"Relax. Let nature take its course—it's only Foundation Establishment."
Shen Yi comforted Shen Qing, who was soaking in the pool, with a relaxed expression. Though he told him to relax, Shen Yi was somewhat uneasy as well. After all, this was his first disciple's Foundation Establishment, so like Shen Qing, he brought his essence, qi, and spirit to their peak.
Shen Qing nodded. He circulated his cultivation technique, and a purple sun appeared behind him, its radiance blooming and illuminating the entire area. This was precisely the Purple Yang Scripture Shen Yi had chosen for him back then, an ancient mysterious cultivation technique derived from the Vermilion Bird clan.
His body grew scorching hot, boiling the spiritual liquid filling the pool. Rolling vital essence rose up and gathered toward the purple sun above his head. Shen Qing's aura swelled bit by bit, nearing a critical point.
"Break!"
With a loud shout, the purple sun hanging in the air abruptly split into three, spinning continuously above his head. Their powerful suction formed vortexes one after another, constantly drawing the spiritual qi of heaven and earth toward Shen Qing.
"Is this an unparalleled physique?"
Even Shen Yi could not help but marvel. Shen Qing had broken through into the Foundation Establishment Realm in an instant. Rather than triggering a Spiritual Qi Tide, three purple suns had appeared, displaying the progress of his Foundation Establishment.
"Steady your mind. Continue circulating the Sacred Emperor Scripture."
Shen Yi's voice rang out, and calm returned to Shen Qing's slightly excited face. Following Shen Yi's instructions, he began circulating the Sacred Emperor Scripture once more. Shen Yi had brought this cultivation technique back from the Western Sea and taught it to him, originally intending it merely as a reference for his cultivation. Yet unexpectedly, it suited him