Great Might Within Ten Feet, Majestic Aura in the Longevity Sect

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, the Spiritual Qi in the entire courtyard seemed to boil into Spiritual Qi tide, converging towards Chen Dengming inside the house, making him feel as if he were bathed in spiritual rain and light, ethereal and otherworldly.

In particular, the head, chest, and abdomen areas resembled three halos, filled with intense Spiritual Qi fluctuations.

This state of affairs lasted for a very long time.

The intense spiritual power was transmitted directly through the Formation inside the house. Even though the Formation could not completely weaken or isolate it, it was because the Formation of this house did not have any effect in shielding spiritual power.

Chen Dengming felt that his control over the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi had increased more than tenfold, and was still slowly increasing.

Furthermore, the range of the spiritual power's spread increased by more than ten times.

This feeling is like the number of henchmen in the surrounding air constantly increasing, all calling him boss, waiting to be ordered around at any time, and being extremely respectful.

It seemed as if a mere 'humph' could command a group of underlings to do the work.

This was unthinkable in the past, absolutely unthinkable.

No wonder there's a saying in the Cultivation World that the higher a cultivator's realm, the easier it is to cast low-level Technique Method and the faster they can learn them, mainly because they have a higher level of control over Spiritual Qi energy.

At this time.

Outside Chen Dengming's residence, several fellow Senior Brother living in nearby houses walked out of the courtyard with a puzzled look on their faces. They were surprised and nervous as they looked at the location of Chen Dengming's residence, which was continuously emitting strong spiritual power, and resisted the waves of spiritual power that kept impacting their minds and spirits.

A cultivator with a full beard, suppressing his heart pounding, looked at another cultivator across the hall and asked, "Brother Hu, is any Foundation Establishment Grandmaster Uncle living next door...?"

"Fellow Daoist Chen's surname is Chen."

The cultivator across the hall frowned as he stared at Chen Dengming's residence in response, adding something else.

"Based on our strength, we should call him Senior Brother Chen. This Senior Brother Chen even sent us a gift to pay our respects a month ago, have you forgotten?"

"Yes, yes, I remember now, this Senior Brother Chen really likes to give gifts. So, what is this Senior Brother Chen doing here?"

"Hiss, he's only just entered the sect, has he already offended some senior master?"

Another neighbor stroked his chin, puzzled. "I feel this spiritual power is different. It's very strong, enough to make me unable to resist, but it's still much weaker than the spiritual power of Foundation Establishment cultivator I've felt before. It's like..."

Another person added, "It looks like Foundation Establishment cultivator who hasn't been through the initial breakthrough for long, or even weaker, perhaps just recently."

Before he could finish speaking, the speaker stopped abruptly, exchanged a glance with the other two, and then looked at his fellow disciples emerging from other courtyards further away. A look of bewilderment and astonishment immediately appeared on their faces.

No, no, no way?

"This Senior Brother Chen was already Qi Cultivation Tenth Level cultivator before he entered the sect. It's very, very possible."

"He has Foundation Establishment? No, what kind of Spirit Root does he have?"

In an instant.

Some of the fellow disciples who had come out of the residential area were startled and began to discuss among themselves, unconsciously heading towards the residence where Chen Dengming was.

Some people looked bewildered and shocked, their expressions tinged with disbelief. Their first instinct was to turn around and inform the sect's stewards.

But the next moment, Spiritual Light flashed from the sky, revealing the figures of Foundation Establishment cultivators under the intoxicating sunset glow, rushing in with the sound of wind breaking.

Li Yue and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, who were on the spirit boat just half a day ago, all appeared.

Even the Foundation Establishment cultivator, Daoist Mu, from the Alchemy Chamber arrived. Upon seeing Li Yue and the others, he greeted them with a smile, "Senior Brother Li, you've arrived quite quickly!"

Li Yue stared at the residential buildings below, his expression strange and astonished, so much so that he ignored Mu Daoren's greeting.

Isn't this Chen Ming's house?

The Wood Daoist felt he had met with a snag, which was quite frustrating and somewhat embarrassing.

He immediately sensed the spiritual power emanating from the house ahead, clearly indicating that someone had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment. His expression changed slightly, a mixture of joy and suspicion in his voice.

"A disciple within the sect has actually broken through to the Foundation Establishment? Who is it? That doesn't make sense; currently, no disciple in the sect possesses Foundation Establishment. Could it be Nephew Disciple Yu? She possesses High-grade Spiritual Root, and this fortuitous opportunity was purely by chance?"

A disciple standing nearby couldn't help but remind him, "Deacon Mu, the residential area ahead is for men."

Master Mu was taken aback. "That's strange. None of the male Nephew Disciple in our sect who broke through from the Qi Cultivation Tenth Level to the Foundation Establishment stage possessed High-grade Spiritual Root. Could it be that someone got lucky?"

Another disciple said, "Steward Mu, that residence... it seems to be Senior Brother Chen's residence."

Master Mu frowned. "Tell me the name. Which Senior Brother Chen?"

"Senior Brother Chen Ming."

"What's Chen?"

The wooden Daoist was stunned. His ears seemed to be ringing and strange noises were coming from inside. His head was buzzing, and his face turned as blue as a hen incubating its eggs.

He suddenly remembered the Nephew Disciple Chen he had reprimanded that morning—wasn't his name Chen Ming, that unambitious Nephew Disciple didn't even try to seize such a great opportunity as the Foundation Establishment...

At this moment, even Li Yue and the other Foundation Establishment in the air fell silent after confirming the identities of the disciples residing in the house ahead.

The two Foundation Establishment cultivators looked at each other in bewilderment.

One of them forced a smile, glanced at Li Yue beside him, and said, "It seems that Senior Brother Li has a discerning eye for talent. This Nephew Disciple you helped today has actually reached the Foundation Establishment so quickly. He's really quite lucky."

As he finished speaking, perhaps recalling the hardships he had endured to obtain the Foundation Establishment, the cultivator's tone became somewhat sour.

"It seems we've gained another Junior Brother Chen in the future," another Foundation Establishment cultivator remarked.

"Yes, we have another Junior Brother. It seems I'll have to tighten the screws on Wu Yongwang Wu Family's side even more."

I never expected Gao Hu to be so fast. His background will likely be investigated by the sect again."

Li Yue remained expressionless, but his mind was racing.

Before the Foundation Establishment, no one paid any attention to it.

After the Foundation Establishment, everyone around was astonished.

Inside the room, Chen Dengming was completely unaware of the situation outside.

This was only the fifth attempt at breaking through, and there was no guarantee that it would be successful.

He had even prepared himself for failure.

This time, however, he succeeded in breaking through in one go, proving that life's twists and turns are truly unpredictable.

At this moment, the Spiritual Qi tide gradually weakened.

The spiritual power emanating from Chen Dengming gradually began to recede, and the three wheel-like beams of spiritual light emanating from his head, chest, and abdomen all disappeared.

However, the Spiritual Qi in his Dantian, which had once been like wisps of mist, had mostly condensed into a liquid state resembling molten gold.

This was clearly spiritual energy, the power that distinguished between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators.

In the Cultivation World, the reason why it is difficult to defeat an enemy by crossing a major realm is that after crossing a major realm, one's power will undergo a qualitative change.

Among Innate Martial Artist, some with extremely rich combat experience may even have the opportunity to kill low-level Qi Cultivation Cultivator when they are off guard.

Therefore, it would be much more difficult for Qi Cultivation Tenth Level cultivator to kill Foundation Establishment cultivator, more than ten times more difficult.

It's not that there's absolutely no chance, but rather that the chances are extremely slim.

Half an hour later.

The restless Spiritual Qi inside the room gradually calmed down. Chen Dengming remained in the quiet room, not going anywhere, and continued to carefully sense the many subtle changes in his body and mind.

The surging spiritual energy in his Dantian, in particular, invigorated him.

People say that after the initial excitement subsides, things quickly become dull and tasteless.

However, after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, he felt that his excitement had lasted for far too long.

It felt like my adrenaline was constantly pumping, making me feel very excited, unable to sleep, and not feeling tired at all.

"This shouldn't be called excitement, but rather a normal physiological phenomenon after Foundation Establishment. Yes, calm down, oh no, I don't need to be calm, nor do I need to be excited. I'll just let nature take its course."

"The Detailed Explanation of Foundation Establishment states that after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, one's Qi is so abundant that one no longer craves food, and one's spirit is so vigorous that one no longer desires sleep."

With abundant energy and vitality, one can eat and sleep less, thus maintaining long-term Grain Avoidance.

Hmm. That's very similar to my current state. I'm not tired even when I'm not sleeping, and I'm not hungry even when I'm not eating. The author of this book wasn't lying to me.

Chen Dengming walked to the mirror and checked his hair and teeth.

Detailed Explanation of Foundation Establishment: After Foundation Establishment, hair will turn black again and lost teeth will grow back.

But now his hair isn't white, and his teeth are fine, so I couldn't notice anything unusual. His teeth even seemed whiter, almost dazzlingly so.

Then he remembered something and immediately looked at his little brother.

It turned out to be quite good, still majestic and imposing, like a lion on the vast plains of Brocade Workshop, strong, powerful, and domineering.

This is certainly not self-praise; it's Xu Wei once praised him for.

The "Hidden Horse Yin Appearance" and other astonishing special conditions mentioned in the Detailed Explanation of Foundation Establishment appear not to exist.

Or rather, it didn't happen to him, but only to some people who are inherently insecure and timid.

Chen Dengming then changed his clothes and carefully examined his body.

He felt as if his body was constantly soaking in a hot spring, feeling very fulfilled and satisfied.

The surrounding Spiritual Qi continuously enters the body, providing a constant source of energy.

This state is similar to Blood Sha Qi nourish the five internal organs, only more intense, more comprehensive, and more gentle.

Clearly, after reaching the Foundation Establishment, subtle changes occurred in his physical functions and his absorption of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

The benefits to the body after Foundation Establishment are not yet fully realized; they are a gradual process, not something that happens overnight.

The transformation of Spiritual Qi into spiritual essence is also a gradual and natural process.

He focused his mind and examined the panel again.

He had already observed it once before; after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, his Lifespan Limit only increased by sixty-five years. There was still some lifespan that hadn't been credited yet, but he estimated that it would gradually be credited over time.

"Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator [Chen Dengming]"

Lifespan: 84/238/504

Spirit Root: Metal, Wood (Superior Grade 0/100)

Martial Arts: <Chen Family Martial Arts General Outline> (Great Perfection)

Daoist Techniques: <Gu Refining Chapter> (Master 77/100), <Three Yuan Spirit Gathering Technique> (Perfect), <Chen Family Daoist Magic Chapter> (Master 13/100), <Life-Damaging Seedling Pulling Technique> (Level 1 78/100), <Water Yin Wood Lush Poison Gu Art> (Beginner 42/100), <Dragon Coiling Bone Forging Art> (Beginner 79/100)

Sure enough, his Lifespan Limit had only increased by 65 years; his original Lifespan Limit was 502.

However, now, just a short time has passed, and another two years have passed, so his Lifespan Limit has increased to 504.

The benefits derived from Foundation Establishment continue and have not yet ended.

Even so, his Lifespan Limit has now officially exceeded five hundred years.

Once his remaining lifespan is fully realized, he will have at least three hundred more years to live. If I were to whisper that he has a chance of achieving the Golden Core stage, no one would disagree.

Based on reasonable deductions from the Detailed Explanation of Foundation Establishment, Lifespan Limit should increase by at least one hundred years after breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment.

Ordinary Qi cultivators, unless they practice a Cultivation Method that prolongs life or use special Secret Method to extend their lives, generally have a lifespan of around eighty to one hundred and thirty years.

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, one's lifespan increases by another hundred years, which is why people say that Foundation Establishment cultivators live for two hundred years.

It's not that Foundation Establishment cultivators directly gain two hundred years of lifespan; in reality, they only gain about a hundred years, meaning they can live to be around two hundred years old.

Therefore, with this successful Foundation Establishment, Chen Dengming not only experienced a leap in strength, but also gained at least a hundred years of lifespan, which is the most exciting thing, as nothing is more precious than longevity.

However, by now, the main cultivation Cultivation Method, the Three Yuan Spirit Gathering Technique, has reached its peak.

This Cultivation Method is not only a mainland import, but it also requires practicing in various awkward postures, and it becomes impossible to continue practicing after reaching the Foundation Establishment.

"Now that I've reached the Foundation Establishment, my most pressing goal has been achieved. It's time to choose a good Foundation Establishment Cultivation Method to continue my practice."

Having improved his strength and now being part of a sect, Chen Dengming was still full of hope for the future.

He put his clothes back on, changed into the robes of the Evergreen Sect disciple, and left the room.

The Little Array Spirit's shadow flashed at the doorway, circled the corridor, and then pretended to float back. Seeing Chen Dengming emerge, it stammered nervously, "Fellow Daoist, you've broken through again?"

Chen Dengming rolled his eyes. "If you want to peek, then peek boldly. What's the point of hiding? I just broke through again, not yet again."

What are you doing, sneaking around like that?

Seeing the Little Array Spirit's hesitant manner, Chen Dengming smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry, I've finished my business for now, and I won't forget the nourishing medicine I promised to get for you."

"No, no, fellow Daoist, there are many people outside right now."

The Little Array Spirit stammered, "I'm afraid, and I don't dare disturb you, so I'll just... stay by the door."

"Many people?"

Chen Dengming was taken aback, but then immediately realized that the commotion of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment had probably alerted many of his fellow disciples.

The Little Array Spirit was always timid and fearful. Apart from Chen Dengming, it didn't trust anyone. When it sensed the presence of so many people surrounding it, it was naturally terrified.

"I misunderstood you. Come, snuggle into my arms. I'm stronger now, and I can protect you even better."

Chen Dengming walked over and beckoned to the Little Array Spirit.

The pitiful Little Array Spirit instantly transformed into a smiling face, and in a flash, it shrank into the array plate in Chen Dengming's arms.

As Chen Dengming straightened his clothes, he Open Door and walked out of the house to communicate with the Little Array Spirit.

When did these people appear?

"Yes, about half an hour ago, there were four very strong auras... even stronger than you are now, fellow Daoist."

Good heavens, so many people waited for him outside for half an hour?

And judging from appearances, there are four more Foundation Establishment cultivators from within the sect?

Chen Dengming's heart skipped a beat; he had never received such treatment before.

He stopped abruptly just before reaching the courtyard gate, rubbed his face, and took out the Zhao Guang Fan Ling Jing to check his appearance before feeling relieved.

He broke through directly, something he hadn't expected. The power of his Foundation Establishment was unleashed, and one can imagine how shocked his fellow disciples were.

"Was this the rare time I went out in a high-profile manner?"

Chen Dengming put away the Zhao Guang Fan Ling Jing and made a self-deprecating remark.

He used to be overly cautious, like a pig fearing to become famous, but now that he has truly broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he has gradually become more at ease.

It's rare for us to be high-profile, so let's be high-profile this once in a while.

"Squeak--"

He Open Door, stepping out with his left foot first.

"Hey, the door's open."

"Master Chen... Martial Uncle Chen is out."

"You're a clever kid, you know to call me 'Uncle-Master'. I almost called you the wrong way, luckily I managed to stop myself."

"Congratulations to Martial Uncle Chen on breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, becoming the tenth Foundation Establishment cultivator of our Evergreen Sect."

Outside the door, eager, curious, awe-inspiring, doubtful, and scrutinizing gazes all converged on Chen Dengming as he stepped out of the courtyard. Only then did they notice the spiritual aura emanating from him, which was different from that of Qi Cultivation Cultivator, and congratulations surged forth like a tide.

"Haha, Junior Brother Chen, we really didn't expect that you would give us all such a big surprise after only two months of training!"

In mid-air, several figures descended and attacked. Li Yue laughed loudly and was the first to clasp his hands in congratulations.

"Deacon Li!"

Chen Dengming immediately smiled and greeted Li Yue with a fist and palm salute, saying, "Thank you for your congratulations, Deacon Li. I also want to thank you for helping me out of that predicament this morning."

"Haha, Junior Brother Chen, today it wasn't Senior Brother Li who came to your rescue, but you who came to your own."

At this moment, another Foundation Establishment cultivator with a goatee burst into laughter.

As he spoke, the wooden Daoist, whose face was not looking too good behind the group, was so embarrassed that he almost poked his toes through the soles of his shoes. His throat was gurgling as if he had a few walnuts stuck in it. Finally, he let out the first "Hey," strode out, and, with his face flushed, clasped his hands in a fist and smiled at Chen Dengming.

"Junior Brother Chen, I was wrong before, and my words were rather inappropriate. I hope Junior Brother won't take offense. Today, Junior Brother break through to the Foundation Establishment, I'd like to present Junior Brother with a congratulatory gift."

"Why!?"

Before Mu Daoren could finish speaking, Chen Dengming suddenly frowned and raised his hand to stop him.

This scene immediately tightened the previously relaxed atmosphere.

The wooden Daoist's expression also stiffened.

But the next moment, Chen Dengming smiled and took out a medicine bottle from his pocket, stopping him, "Steward Mu, you gave your Junior Brother a congratulatory gift ahead of time today, do you still remember this bottle of Zhuang Shen Dan?"

"I was only able to break through thanks to this bottle of Zhuang Shen Dan from you, Steward. There's no need for you to send any more gifts, Steward."

"Ah, this..." Master Mu froze on the spot, his hand holding the gift hanging in the air, his eyes darting around, his face even more embarrassed.

He recalled that he had indeed offered his blessings before, but were those sarcastic remarks at the time no different from his current predicament?

Was Junior Brother Chen insulting him, or had he already forgiven him?

I didn't see that at all, not even in that attitude.

As he was pondering this in his heart, Chen Dengming was already smiling and exchanging pleasantries with Li Yue and the others, his attitude friendly, his words humble, and his demeanor neither arrogant nor impatient.

Despite breaking through to the Nephew Disciple Foundation Establishment and becoming one of the Foundation Establishment Junior Brother, he didn't become arrogant in his speech. He was very easy to get along with and gave the Foundation Establishment cultivators plenty of face.

Otherwise, if someone calls you "Nephew Disciple" in the morning and "Junior Brother" in the evening, it's really awkward.

The atmosphere quickly became polite and harmonious thanks to Chen Dengming's skillful maneuvering.

Finally, the other two Foundation Establishment inside the sect were also alarmed and rushed over. Despite their shock, they immediately offered their congratulations and even presented gifts.

In the end, the crowd dispersed, leaving only Li Yue behind. His expression was somewhat complicated and doubtful. He communicated with Chen Dengming telepathically for a moment, and then rode away on his Escape Light.

After Li Yue left, Chen Dengming glanced at the now quiet and peaceful surroundings, frowned, and turned to enter the courtyard.

Li Yue the words Li Yue had just spoken to him.

"The Evergreen Sect Master Evergreen Daoist Qiu Feng, is temporarily not in the sect, and the deputy sect leader Liang Yunsheng, has also gone to the Longevity Sect. Currently, it is Senior Brother Li Yue and Hu Li are temporarily managing the sect's affairs."

"This Senior Brother Li seems to be doing quite well among the nine Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Evergreen Sect."

"However, according to him, although I have advanced to the Foundation Establishment, since neither the sect leader nor the deputy sect leader is in the sect, no one has the authority to adjust or upgrade my status, cave abode, or treatment for the time being."

Therefore, we still have to wait for one of the main and deputy leaders to return before we can receive the appropriate treatment.

"It doesn't matter if I receive this treatment a little later, as long as I'm not sent to the Battlefield to fight to the death, it's all fine."

Starting tomorrow, I will first go to the Dharma Transmission Hall to choose a Foundation Establishment Cultivation Method to learn.

These are turbulent times, and neither the sect leader nor the deputy leader is in the sect, which was rare in the past.

After listening to Li Yue's explanation and encouragement, Chen Dengming was no longer in a hurry.

Besides, he was the one they arranged to be there.

However, during this exchange, Li Yue didn't mention Gao Hu's past at all, as if it had never happened.

This amused Chen Dengming.

Since the other party didn't mention it, he pretended not to know and simply kept the kindness in his heart.

As for Li Yue's arrangements and instructions, we should accept them patiently for now.

Perhaps this is also a form of observation and testing; who knows?

Three days later.

Outside Changle Workshop, in a lush and dense forest, a startling roar suddenly erupted, causing many birds in the forest to take flight.

Exclamations of surprise, accompanied by the booming sounds of Law Technique clashing with Law Artifact, echoed through the mountains and forests, never ceasing.

"Black Cloud Leopard, a Black Cloud Leopard at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Level! Every part of it is a treasure!"

"Let's join forces! We must join forces! Otherwise, we won't be able to take down this beast, and people will die!"

"Wait, look at this leopard! There are words on it that say 'Even leopards need to know their owners'? This... this is actually a domesticated Demon Beast?"

"Roar!!"

"Ah! Cousin, hurry! My cousin has been carried away by this beast! Don't worry about anything else!"

"Kill! -- Hold back!"

"Quickly, second brother, get your crossbow and aim it at this beast!"

A series of exclamations, tinged with excitement and tension, quickly echoed through the forest, while the roars of the beasts sounded even more ferocious.

Just then, a beam of light streaked across the distance.

Chen Dengming, who was carrying food to feed the Black Cloud Leopard, suddenly changed his expression amidst the Escape Light, his body enveloped in a burst of sword light.

Transforming into a swift blade of light, it swept forward at unparalleled speed. Just as it was about to reach hundreds of feet away from the forest, a cold snort accompanied by astonishing spiritual power swept across and covered the forest below like autumn leaves being swept away by the wind.

"Stop!"

Within the mountains and forests, all the cultivators, including the Black Cloud Leopard, shuddered in unison, overwhelmed by the powerful spiritual force. They felt as if the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi had suddenly become sluggish and uncontrollable.

Amplified spiritual power!

Foundation Establishment cultivator!

The cultivator who had just deciphered the writing on the Black Cloud Leopard was immediately horrified. Could it be such a coincidence?

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