The Gap Between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment
Just as Bai Zhenzhen was fiercely fighting with many Qi Refining experts, Zhang Yu also planted the Heavenly Spiritual Root he had obtained into his dantian, initiating the fusion of the Spirit Root and his physical body.
The Heavenly Spiritual Root that Zhang Yu chose to use for Foundation Establishment this time was the Qi Sea Spiritual Root.
Fu Ji said, "Different Spirit Root produce vastly different effects after Foundation Establishment."
"Using Battle Spirit Root for Foundation Establishment will result in a more rapid increase in combat power after Foundation Establishment, but in the long run, it's not as promising as Cultivation Spirit Root."
"But once you complete your Foundation Establishment, you'll need to engage in combat, and some purely Cultivation Spirit Root... won't be suitable for your current situation."
"After much consideration, I've decided that this Qi Sea Spiritual Root is the most suitable for you."
Zhang Yu agreed with Fu Ji's suggestion.
The Qi Sea Spiritual Root is nicknamed the Wall-Penetrating King" because its greatest advantage is its wide coverage area. It can penetrate various walls, buildings, mud, sand, and rocks to collect Spiritual Energy over a large area.
It can both enhance the efficiency of his future magical cultivation and improve his magical recovery effect in battle.
Using the Qi Sea Spiritual Root to Foundation Establishment can be said to combine the improvement of cultivation potential and combat power.
As Zhang Yu guided the Qi Sea Spiritual Root Spirit Root his dantian, it seemed to take root and sprout, extending crystalline roots that penetrated the surrounding magical power.
In an instant, Spiritual Energy energy surged from all around, flowing into Zhang Yu's dantian along with his Breath Circulation.
As Zhang Yu continuously poured his magical power into his Qi Sea Spiritual Root, the Spirit Root seemed to be stimulated in some way, continuing to take root and sprout, spreading throughout the entire dantian.
When Zhang Yu injected 60 units of his mana into his Spirit Root, the Spirit Root underwent a qualitative change, with crystalline tendrils spreading and growing along the meridians.
The entire Qi Sea Spiritual Root, originating from Zhang Yu's Dantian, gradually merged with the meridians throughout his body, becoming a part of Zhang Yu's body and his new organ.
Boom!
As his Spirit Root gradually merged, more and more Spiritual Energy surged in, and Zhang Yu could feel that the range of Spiritual Energy he could absorb was also expanding.
It gradually expanded from the initial 50 meters to 60 meters.
80 meters...
100 meters!
At this moment, Zhang Yu felt as if he had become a giant funnel between heaven and earth, frantically devouring the Spiritual Energy within a hundred meters.
"After becoming a part of my body... is this the true power of the Qi Sea Spiritual Root?"
At the same time, as the Qi Sea Spiritual Root took root and sprouted completely in his Dantian, the tendrils of the Spirit Root merged with the meridians around his body, and Zhang Yu felt that with every breath he took, every pore of his body was Breath Circulation in the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth.
The speed at which Spiritual Energy and magical power circulated in the meridians also increased several times over.
If we were to say that the flow of magical power in the meridians was like a car driving on a mountain road...
From this moment on, Zhang Yu once again circulated his magical power through his meridians, much like a car driving on a highway.
The efficiency of mana Breath Circulation, circulation speed, mobilization scale, and output scale all surged at this moment.
With this crazy increase in magical power efficiency, Zhang Yu's Immortal Dao cultivation also underwent a qualitative change.
A sudden realization flashed through Zhang Yu's mind. "Magic power... is like the driving force of the Immortal Dao."
"As the efficiency of this power source increased dramatically, the operation of all my Cultivation Method, as well as the Cultivation Method they brought, were all improved."
"It's like putting an engine on a regular bicycle..."
As Spiritual Energy energy surged in, Zhang Yu's mana, which had just been depleted from fusing with the Spirit Root, began to recover rapidly.
Even after the mana was restored to 100 units, the refining of mana did not stop.
Boom!
In an instant, the original limit was broken, and Zhang Yu's magic power directly broke through to 100.1, and then continued to increase wildly upwards.
Clearly, with the fusion of Spirit Root, Zhang Yu's upper limit of magical power was also broken.
This surge in magical power only slowed down after reaching 180, eventually stopping at 198.4.
After the overwhelming surge of magical power within his body, which exceeded all limits, Zhang Yu's Dao Heart also began to stir.
So Zhang Yu visualized the Remnant Ox in his mind and began to circulate his inner energy.
It's not the Qi Refining Period's "Remnant Ox Abandoning Self Heart Sutra," but rather the Foundation Establishment Realm's "Remnant Ox Abandoning Self Heart Sutra" authorized by Deng Bingding this time.
Roar!
The image of the Remnant Ox in his mind seemed to roar to the sky, while the surrounding mud churned and surged, as if it had transformed into pairs of black hands trying to drag it into the depths of the quagmire.
However, the Remnant Ox had grown larger, its body bearing various wounds such as knife wounds, sword wounds, and burns, yet it exuded a sense of holiness and emitted a faint white light.
The white, Remnant Ox appeared even more proud and unyielding amidst the rolling black mud.
Dao Heart Level 10 (100.0%) → Level 11 (0.1%)
After his magical power and Dao Heart broke through one after another, Zhang Yu could feel his physical body stirring with desire.
His muscles writhed, and his surging magical power was transformed into Longevity Magical Power. He began to cultivate the Boundless Spring Autumn Zen in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
His body, like parched land, frantically absorbed the nourishment of the Longevity Magical Power, and then broke through the limits, raising his Physical Strength to level 10.01.
Dao Heart Level 11 (0.1%)
Mana 198.4
Physical Strength: Level 10.01
Feeling the surging power within his body, Zhang Yu understood at this moment that he had truly stepped into the Foundation Establishment Realm.
From this moment on, his Dao Heart, magical power, and physical body could continue to improve.
The maximum Dao Heart Level is Level 20, the maximum level for Mana is 1000, and the maximum level for Physical Strength is Level 20.
However, Zhang Yu did not continue to cultivate his Dao Heart, magical power, or Physical Strength, because these were difficult to improve significantly in a short period of time.
At this moment, he urgently needs to improve his combat power, and the best way is...
Zhang Yu looked at the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force on his phone.
This was the last Foundation Establishment Cultivation Method Deng Bingding gave him, besides the Remnant Ox Abandoning Self Heart Sutra" and the Boundless Spring Autumn Zen," and it was also known as a pre- Military-grade Cultivation Method.
Combat Cultivation Method - Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force Level 0 (0/1) After switching Feather Scroll to Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force, Zhang Yu also began to cultivate this Cultivation Method that can only be practiced by those in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
"Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force... Foundation Establishment Cultivation Method created by the creator of Limitless Cloud Hand."
"Like the Limitless Cloud Hand, it doesn't emphasize moves; it only involves three moves, which makes it convenient for me to practice."
As Zhang Yu finished practicing the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force for the first time, countless images flashed through his mind, and he finally grasped the essence of this Cultivation Method.
Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force Level 1 (0/10)
"This Cultivation Method and the Limitless Cloud Hand are completely from the same lineage..."
"This is practically Cultivation Method chosen just for me. Did Deng Bingding do this on purpose?"
When Zhang Yu cultivated the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force to level 5, Zhang Yu could feel that the power of this Military-grade Cultivation Method had surpassed any of his actual combat martial arts.
But Zhang Yu had already lost the will to continue his cultivation.
After all, the longer he cultivates, the greater the danger to Bai Zhenzhen becomes.
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Zhang Yu then moved swiftly, rushing towards the battlefield where Bai Zhenzhen was.
Zhang Yu just arrived at the battlefield when he witnessed Bai Zhenzhen being captured by Zhou Yang.
Although he didn't recognize Zhou Yang after his appearance and physique changed, it didn't stop a strong killing intent from welling up in Zhang Yu's heart.
198.4 units of mana roared wildly within his body, transforming into streams of milky-white, Formless Cloud Gang that surged forth.
Zhang Yu did not use the newly cultivated Nine Heavens Cloud Void Force, after all, this was his current hidden killing move. At this moment, he only used the Limitless Cloud Hand.
When Zhang Yu used the Limitless Cloud Hand, his Gang Qi could only cover an area of a few meters.
At this moment, having merged with his Qi Sea Spiritual Root and entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, Zhang Yu's upper limit of mana, mana allocation efficiency, and output efficiency all far exceeded the Qi Refining Limit.
In the blink of an eye, the Formless Cloud Gang had already enveloped the battlefield within a radius of tens of meters, like a thick fog rising up.
Zhou Yang was slightly taken aback when he heard the voice coming from the thick fog. The next moment, he saw the other party arriving on the sea of clouds.
At the same time, the Formless Cloud Gang from all around had unknowingly attacked, like undercurrents in the sea, wrapping around Zhou Yang's hands and feet, restricting his movements.
Boom!
Zhang Yu gently struck Zhou Yang with his palm.
Zhou Yang instinctively accepted the palm strike, unleashing the Zhou Family's Frost Heaven Freezing Qi Field. Waves of palm force, carrying resentment and chilling cold, hurtled towards Zhang Yu.
The two palms collided with a soft bang, but Zhou Yang's expression suddenly changed drastically. He felt that the opponent's palm seemed unassuming, but only when they actually made contact did he realize how fierce the Formless Cloud Gang contained within it was.
If the freezing energy he unleashed with his palm strike was a babbling brook, then the Gang Qi from his opponent's palm strike was like Yangtze River river.
The Formless Cloud Gang tore through the frozen air with overwhelming force, pouring into Zhou Yang's body, exploding his meridians, and shattering his bones...
With a series of loud bangs, Zhou Yang's right arm shattered into a cloud of Blood Mist.
After being severely injured by a palm strike, Zhou Yang collapsed to the ground, his mind reeling. "Foundation... Foundation Establishment! This is the level of mana output that only the Foundation Establishment Realm can achieve!"
Zhang Yu ignored him as if he didn't exist, silently walked to Bai Zhenzhen's side, and pulled her into his arms.
Seeing Bai Zhenzhen's pale face and injuries, Zhang Yu said, "I'm sorry I'm late."
Bai Zhenzhen smiled slightly and said, "Isn't this just in time?"
From the moment Zhang Yu entered the arena to the moment he severely injured Zhou Yang and picked up Bai Zhenzhen, the entire process took only a few seconds.
In those few seconds, the numerous Qi Refining experts around them did not stop their actions, but rushed into the thick fog with a whoosh, heading towards the direction where Bai Zhenzhen was in their memories.
Facing the siege of more than ten peak Qi Refining Peak, Zhang Yu held Bai Zhenzhen with one arm, slightly channeled his energy into his other palm, and then unleashed a palm strike from a distance.
If Zhang Yu had simply used a basic attack on Zhou Yang to save Bai Zhenzhen in order to act quickly, then...
At this moment, Zhang Yu combined the power techniques of the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand and the Dragon Elephant Mountain Shattering Palm into a single palm strike.
Although both of these techniques were only Qi Refining Period Martial Arts, under the enhancement of Zhang Yu's Foundation Establishment power and Martial Dao Sacred Embryo, they unleashed an unprecedentedly fierce palm force.
Everyone felt a series of crackling sounds in the air, followed by what sounded like the roar of a dragon and an elephant.
Roar!
Ye Mantian felt as if a Giant Dragon was roaring and crashing towards him from the sea of clouds. He unleashed all his strength and raised both palms, but they were still easily destroyed. With a bang, he was sent flying and crashed into a small building.
Ye Mantian managed to stand up, but suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood. He felt as if his internal organs were ruptured and his bones were broken. He collapsed to his knees with a thud.
When he looked up, he saw that the once incredibly thick clouds and mist had dispersed with the strong winds from the explosion, revealing a scene that looked like it had just experienced a massive explosion.
And none of the many experts who had just fought bravely were still standing.
Some crashed into the shattered walls, with only part of their bodies visible.
Some lay on the ground covered in blood, unconscious.
Others were reduced to severed limbs and fragments, their bodies no longer intact.
Looking at Zhang Yu standing in the center of the battlefield, one arm around Bai Zhenzhen, Ye Mantian thought bitterly, "Foundation Establishment..."
At the same time, streams of divine Divine Power descended from the sky, and Wang Yin's remotely activated Surgery Talisman began to treat Red River, Ye Mantian, and others.
Even as they felt their injuries rapidly healing, Red River and Ye Mantian felt a chill in their hearts, daring not to move an inch, much less to reveal any fighting spirit or hostility.
Because they read the same message in Zhang Yu's cold gaze.
Whoever moves, dies.
(End of this chapter)