Chapter 423: Zhang Da's Letter
At Nanyang Spirit Peak, Li Qing, who had just completed his breakthrough, was in no hurry to leave seclusion.
It was not that he needed to consolidate his realm. This breakthrough into the Foundation Establishment Late Stage had gone smoothly, as naturally as water flowing into a channel. His aura was exceedingly stable, so there was no need for further consolidation.
Seated cross-legged upon the Tranquil Heart Cushion, Li Qing was as steady as an ancient pine, utterly motionless in meditation.
Yet before long, his brow furrowed tightly.
"Hiss!"
A sharp pain surged from between his brows, followed by a wave of dizziness and mental swelling.
Not allowing the pain to continue for long, Li Qing hurriedly took out an ancient bronze bell from his person and activated it with spiritual power.
Ring, ring, ring!
The crisp, pleasant chimes rang out, and the piercing pain in his mind quickly subsided.
"Phew! This Soul Core method is truly difficult to cultivate. No wonder Senior Wu Yuan fell into madness because of it."
That was right. Li Qing had just made his first attempt at cultivating the Soul Core method.
This Core Formation secret art, which he had obtained from Elder Wu Yuan of the Lingyun Sect, was extraordinarily difficult to cultivate. Even Li Qing could not help clicking his tongue in amazement.
"Even the first attempt at cultivation requires enduring such pain to the soul. Without the Soul Nurturing Bell, if this continued over time, I fear I would be unable to avoid falling into a mad state as well."
Li Qing gave a bitter smile as he looked at the Soul Nurturing Bell in his hand, then carefully put it away.
His soul strength had now surpassed that of quite a few ordinary Foundation Establishment