Ling Pengliang Breaks Through to Foundation Establishment

On the other side.

After leaving Zhu Wen's courtyard, Ling Ruxian went straight to the top of Lingxiao Mountain and stopped outside the middle of the three cave cave abode, the one called "Great Fortune Cave Residence."

There were two other people outside the Great Fortune Cave Residence.

These two individuals are Ling Yunhong, the Clan Head of the Ling Clan clan, and Ling Pengxing, the Supreme Elder of the Ling Clan.

The two of them were sitting cross-legged on the ground, closing their eyes and regulating their breathing.

When Ling Ruxian into this place, the two were also startled and opened their eyes.

"Eleventh Uncle, what is Zhu Wen seeking?"

Ling Pengxing, standing to the side, also looked at Ling Ruxian, who had just reached the top of the mountain, with a curious gaze.

Previously, when Zhu Wen had not yet triggered the illusionary clouds created by the Bewildering Formation, Ling Ruxian was also here, but he left briefly because of Zhu Wen's matter.

That's why Ling Yunhong asked this question at this moment.

"As before, Zhu Wen triggered the Bewildering Formation trapped him this time because he had drawn the Spirit Talisman Cave my Ling Clan had commissioned him to draw this month."

"In addition, Zhu Wen also increased the success rate of drawing Fireball Talisman to as high as 50%."

"Considering that the Lineage already had the intention of training this person to make talismans, I, in the name of the Lineage Lineage, gave Zhu Wen one hundred blank First Rank Middle Grade talisman Talisman Paper free of charge, so that he could try to draw Tier 1 Middle Grade Spirit Talisman."

"And he was given substantial rewards to incentivize him to draw Tier 1 Middle Grade Spirit Talisman," Ling Ruxian said with a smile.

"I do know a thing or two about Zhu Wen. He has been a member of the clan for more than ten years, and for the first ten years he only made blank Talisman Paper for my Ling Clan."

"Until last year, during the Demon Beast Uprising, the Lineage suffered a significant shortage of Spirit Talisman Cave due to the invasion of too many Demon Beast into the territory. It was then that Peng Yun and others stationed at the Lineage entrusted him with the important task of drawing Spirit Talisman Cave for the Ling Clan."

"In just one year, this person's success rate in drawing Fireball Talisman has increased from 30% to 50%. Even with the help of the insights left by the Spirit Talisman Cave Talisman Crafter in the Ling Clan's talisman lineage, it is clear that this person's talisman-making talent is quite good, and he can be considered a talent."

"Cultivating such talent is indeed a feasible approach."

"However, Eleventh Uncle, Zhu Wen is an outsider, Non-Self member of the Ling Clan clan. More importantly, he was brought back to the Ling Clan Lineage by us. He may seem honest now, but he probably harbors some resentment towards the Ling Clan."

"If this person weren't still somewhat useful and could generate considerable profits for the Lineage, it would be safer to kill him."

"However, given the current situation, it's better to treat this as one of our own. It's worthwhile for the Lineage to nurture this talent."

"Otherwise, if other unforeseen events occur in the future, this person might also turn against my Ling Clan family and wreak havoc on our Ling Clan." Upon hearing this news, Ling Yunhong's expression changed immediately, and he said in a deep voice.

"Yun Hong, do you mean to make Zhu Wen Ling Clan son-in-law?" Ling Ruxian hearing this, his expression brightening slightly as he spoke.

"Indeed, although Zhu Wen used to be involved in ambush and assassination, he has now mastered the art of talisman making, so he can be considered a talent."

"Judging from the current situation, it is estimated that Zhu Wen will have no problem reaching the First Rank Middle Grade. Such a talent can be considered a good match. My Ling Clan female cultivators will not suffer if they marry him."

"Peng Liang is still on his way to Foundation Establishment, and the clan affairs are temporarily being handled by you, Eleventh Uncle. So I can only trouble you to arrange for the female cultivators in the clan who are of suitable age and have not yet married to have more contact with Zhu Wen, and see if Zhu Wen will be interested in any of the female cultivators in the clan."

"If this matter succeeds, Zhu Wen, who has entered the land of gentle pleasures, should also settle down. If the Lineage provides him with more benefits, with the combined power of beauty and profit, it will probably be only a matter of time before he is subdued," Ling Yunhong said with a smile.

"If this matter does not succeed, the Lineage will not need to cultivate this person too much in the future. Just provide resources so that he can master Tier 1 Middle Grade Spirit Talisman. Do not let him master First-Tier Superior-Grade Spirit Talisman Cave with greater power, so as to avoid accidents."

Half a month ago, Ling Pengliang, the current Great Elder of the Lineage, broke through to the Qi Refining Consummation Realm by relying on the five bottles of Nether Dark Ice Spirit Water that Ling Pengyun had sold to him at a low price.

He then asked Ling Yunhong for a bottle of Small Hundred Spirits Water and a Meridian Protecting Pill, and entered Ling Yunhong's Great Fortune Cave Residence, which was equipped with Second Rank Low Grade Spirit Gathering Formation, to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Meanwhile, Ling Yunhong and Ling Pengxing, both Foundation Establishment, were sitting cross-legged outside the Great Fortune Cave Residence at this time, also to protect Ling Pengliang, who was breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The affairs that Ling Pengliang, the acting Great Elder, was supposed to manage were temporarily handed over to the previous Great Elder Ling Ruxian, who had retired to the second line.

This is precisely why Ling Ru went to hand over the Spirit Talisman Cave business to Zhu Wen Ling Ruxian.

As for matters of love and affection, which are difficult to control, Ling Yunhong was not confident that the Ling Clan had a female cultivator who could bewitch Zhu Wen and make him marry into the Ling Clan.

Ling Pengxing, who was not good at handling such matters, did not speak and simply listened quietly.

"Arranging for the female cultivators in the clan to contact Zhu Wen is a minor matter, nothing to worry about," Ling Ruxian. Then, he thought of something, his expression brightened, and he asked.

"Yun Hong, since you have the idea of making Zhu Wen your son-in- Ling Clan, have you ever considered bringing those rootless, wandering male and female Rogue Cultivator from the outside world into our Ling Clan Ling Clan as sons-in-law or wives/concubines?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yunhong said with a hint of helplessness.

"I have naturally thought about this matter. There are not many Qi Training Stage members in the Lineage now, but the Foundation Establishment combat strength is enough to rival that of ordinary old Foundation Establishment Family. In this situation, if we want to increase the number of cultivators in the clan in a short period of time, the only way is the method you mentioned, Eleventh Uncle."

"Given the difficult situation of Rogue Cultivator in the Cultivation World, I'm afraid that as long as the Lineage announces that Outer Dao sons-in-law or wives and concubines, many male and female Rogue Cultivator will flock to them."

"At that time, the place will be a mixed bag, with all sorts of people, and the clan will not have any special auxiliary formations for questioning the heart."

"When we recruit sons-in-law or wives and concubines, we can only rely on our experience to make a judgment. If we make a mistake and recruit a few sons-in-law or wives and concubines who are wicked or inhuman, it will not only be bad for the clan members, but also a bad thing for the Lineage."

Ling Ruxian already had a plan to deal with this. "About ten days ago, Yun Qian led a caravan to deliver spiritual items to Lineage- owned shop in Cloudwater County Cloudwater Market Town County. On their way back to the Lineage, they were ambushed by a group of Evil Cultivator cultivators."

"Yun Qian and his group were all quite skilled, and they were equipped with good spiritual items. They killed nearly half of the Evil Cultivator were trying to ambush them. Among the spoils of war that Yun Qian and his group obtained was a first-grade First Rank Middle Grade technique inheritance."

"The inheritance records several formations, including the method of setting up a First Rank Middle Grade Illusion Array called the Shadowless Illusory Movement Grand Formation."

"While this formation is not as effective as auxiliary formations like the Heart Questioning Grand Formation in interrogating cultivators, it can still conjure up images of debauchery and sensual pleasures, and can be used to test the character of others."

"With the help of the swarm of Rainbow Cloud Spirit Butterfly that the clan keeps in captivity and can cast illusions, even an ordinary Qi Training Seventh Layer cultivator would probably be trapped in the illusion."

"The Lineage can use Illusion Array and spirit butterflies to test the character of those rogue Rogue Cultivator who intend to join the Ling Clan Ling Clan sons-in-law or wives."

Ling Yunhong's expression lit up immediately upon hearing this, and he inquired, "Does your Lineage possess any of the spiritual materials needed to refine the Shadowless Illusionary Movement Array?"

"Yes, some time ago, when the Lineage was collecting some auxiliary array materials needed for the two cave abode of Peng Yun and Peng Xing, they also collected some rare array refining materials in the meantime, including several materials for refining the Shadowless Illusionary Movement Array."

"As long as the spiritual materials for refining the Shadowless Illusory Movement Grand Formation and the method for refining this array are handed over to Yunxi, given Yunxi's expertise in array formations, it probably won't be long before it is refined," Ling Ruxian replied.

Ling Yunxi is the Fifth Elder of the Ling Clan and also the strongest Array Formation Master in the Ling Clan. The quality of her arrays reached the First-Tier Superior-Grade grade a few years ago, and she can easily refine First Rank Middle Grade arrays.

"Eleventh Uncle, you have dedicated your life to the Lineage and were the Great Elder of the previous generation of the Ling Clan. I will not hide it from you. During the Demon Beast Uprising, Peng Yun discovered a spirit pool that could produce Dark Ice Spirit Water. However, the spirit pool is located in the territory of the Tiger's Roar Liu Clan. Now Yunxi is stationed in that place."

"It would be best if we didn't go looking for Yunxi, so as not to increase the risk of exposing the spirit pool where Yunxi is stationed."

"Eleventh Uncle, the Spirit Pool is of great benefit to the Lineage. Please keep this a secret."

"I remember that Peng Lin was stationed with me and the rest of our clansmen during the West Yang Market Town of the Demon Beast Uprising. She also crafted array plates and array flags for First Rank Middle Grade array. Let this Shadowless Illusionary Movement Array be set up by this child."

"Once this formation is successfully completed, the process of recruiting sons-in-law and wives/concubines can also begin. At that time, Eleventh Uncle, please call me and Peng Xing to prevent those rogue Rogue Cultivator from causing trouble," Ling Yunhong said.

Ling Ruxian hearing this.

He hadn't expected such fortuitous opportunity within his clan.

The Spirit Pool can produce spiritual water, which can be considered a gold mine. As long as it is properly maintained, it can be inexhaustible.

At the same time, he felt a warmth in his heart.

The matter of Lingtan is of great importance. Moreover, Lingtan is located within the territory of the Tiger's Roar Liu Clan. The fact that Ling Yunhong could tell him, who had already retired to the second line, such an important matter shows that Ling Yunhong trusts him.

"I understand the importance of the Spirit Pool to the Lineage. Please rest assured, I will take the matter of the Spirit Pool to my grave," Ling Ruxian said solemnly.

"Eleventh Uncle, you're exaggerating," Ling Yunhong said.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, and Ling Ruxian, like Ling Yunhong and Ling Pengxing, also sat cross-legged outside Great Fortune Cave Residence, protecting Ling Pengliang was in seclusion inside Great Fortune Cave Residence.

About a month later, a massive surge of spiritual energy erupted within the Great Fortune Cave Residence.

This fluctuation of spiritual energy was the result of Ling Pengliang, who was in seclusion inside the Great Fortune Cave Residence, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, condensing the Liquid Spiritual Power characteristic of Foundation Establishment Cultivator to trigger the infusion of Qi Infusion.

However, this Qi Infusion only lasted for about two days before it abruptly stopped.

Ling Pengliang had been in seclusion for a month and a half, also emerged from Great Fortune Cave Residence, covered in blood and looking extremely weak.

"Eleventh Great Grandfather, Third Grandfather, Third Brother, I failed to break through." Ling Pengliang said helplessly to Ling Yunhong and Ling Ruxian, who had been guarding the cave abode for him recently.

Ling Yunhong didn't care that Ling Pengliang hadn't broken through to the Foundation Establishment; in fact, the outcome was something he had already anticipated.

Ling Pengliang's aptitude was mediocre, and the combination of the Small Hundred Spirits Water and the Meridian Protecting Pill only provided a 10% boost to his Foundation Establishment, so it was normal that he failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment.

He stepped forward, patted Ling Pengliang on the shoulder, and offered words of comfort.

"Failure to break through to Foundation Establishment is a minor matter. Don't forget your heart in seeking the Dao. After all, the Small Hundred Spirits Water and the Meridian Protecting Pill can only increase your chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment by 10%. It's quite normal to fail."

"You failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment. How severe was the damage to your meridians?"

Ling Pengliang said thankfully, "With the Meridian Protecting Pill protecting my meridians, the damage isn't serious. I estimate I'll recover in a year or two."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yunhong waved his hand and took out a bottle of Spring Return Pill that he had prepared beforehand from his Storage Bag, handing it to Ling Pengliang.

"This is a second-tier Healing Treasure Pill, the Spring Return Pill. Take it quickly so that your meridians can recover faster."

Ling Pengliang saw the Spring Return Pill handed to him by Ling Yunhong, he felt even more ashamed of the expectations his Lineage had for him.

After all, both the Meridian Protecting Pill and the Hundred Spirits Water were quite valuable, yet they were wasted because of his failed breakthrough.

"Third Grandfather, I..."

Seeing Ling Pengliang's expression, Ling Yunhong guessed what he was thinking and comforted him.

"Don't worry too much, Peng Liang. If the injury to your meridians is not healed in time, it may damage your foundation. With the help of this Spring Return Pill, you can recover faster."

"You are not very old, and you still have at least twenty years before you reach the end of your Foundation Establishment period."

"The Qi Infusion set you off for Foundation Establishment lasted for two days, which means you are about to succeed in your Foundation Establishment attempt, but your luck is not good."

"Furthermore, although you did not succeed in your Foundation Establishment this time, you have gained some experience, which will increase your success rate when you Foundation Establishment a second time."

"Once the Lineage finances improve, I will take the initiative to find you a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object to assist you in your Foundation Establishment."

"My Ling Clan has not encountered any difficulties or troubles. We also have four Foundation Establishment warriors, which is enough to rival established Foundation Establishment Family. You don't need to be in such a hurry."

"Next time, just make the most of the Foundation Establishment opportunity; there's no need to put too much pressure on yourself."

"Once the injury to his meridians has healed, he should leave seclusion as soon as possible, take over from the Eleventh Uncle, and regain control of the clan's affairs."

Currently, only Ling Pengliang of the Ling Clan has reached the Qi Training Completion before the optimal Foundation Establishment age.

There are not many talented members of the Ru, Yun, and Xiao clans. Those who have reached the Qi Training Completion are all too old to be suitable for Foundation Establishment.

Although many of the younger Peng and Cheng generations are exceptionally talented, they are still quite young and their cultivation levels are relatively low.

Ling Pengliang can be considered the leader among the current Qi Training Stage clan members of the Peng and Cheng generations.

Therefore, Ling Yunhong decided to give Ling Pengliang another chance to Foundation Establishment.

After all, if the Ling Clan were to obtain Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, only Ling Pengliang would be suitable.

Upon hearing Ling Pengliang a warmth in his heart, and at the same time, he was full of confidence in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm for the second time in the future.

If it weren't for the short-lived effects of the Pulse Meridian Protecting Pill and the Hundred Spirits Water he had taken, he would definitely have been able to successfully Foundation Establishment.

In the future, as long as he has another bottle of Small Hundred Spirits Water and Meridian Protecting Pill to help him with the second Foundation Establishment, although he is not 100% sure he can enter the Foundation Establishment, he is still 50% sure.

After accepting the Spring Return Pill from Ling Yunhong, he thanked him and left the mountaintop alone, heading towards his courtyard halfway up the mountain.

Meanwhile, Ling Yunhong, Ling Ruxian, and Ling Pengxing, who were still on the mountaintop, chatted for a few minutes before saying goodbye and leaving.

Ling Yunhong entered the Great Fortune Cave Residence where Ling Pengliang for cultivation.

Ling Pengxing then entered the Starry Sky Cave Residence.

As for the elderly Ling Ruxian, he returned to the General Affairs Hall Affairs Hall to quickly organize the affairs he had handled in the past few months and prepare to hand them over to Ling Pengliang, whose injuries were recovering.

Dear readers, it's not that I'm suppressing the number of Foundation Establishment in the Ling Clan, it's just that directly writing that Ling Pengliang successfully Foundation Establishment would feel a bit fake.