Myriad Methods Stone Stele Forest, the Holy Land's Finest Legacy Ground

Myriad Methods Stone Stele Forest, the Holy Land's Finest Legacy Ground

At this moment.

As Jiang Li successfully established his foundation, more and more Holy Land Elders gathered around, staring at him as though he were some rare species.

"Establishing one's foundation through enlightenment—I've lived most of my life, yet this is the first time I've seen such an ancient method of Foundation Establishment. It is as though an ancient myth has reappeared. This trip was not in vain."

An elder sighed in awe.

In the direction of Little Jade Peak.

A beautiful mature woman descended barefoot, her narrow phoenix eyes half-lidded and a beauty mark adorning the corner of her eye. Her features bore at least a thirty-percent resemblance to Murong Qing's.

"I rather like this little fellow. Aside from Little Qing, he is the second genius in the Holy Land to achieve Enlightenment Foundation Establishment. If the two are willing, perhaps they could produce a Dao infant with the strongest talent."

Jiang Li was inwardly startled.

No way.

Was she already trying to play matchmaker?

If he remembered correctly, this mature and charming beauty should be Little Jade Peak's peak master, as well as Murong Qing's master. Her name was—Murong Wanhe.

Could they be relatives? Jiang Li secretly wondered.

"A Dao infant... an Innate Dao Embryo Physique born from two geniuses of Enlightenment Foundation Establishment. Naturally close to the Dao and in harmony with the Great Dao, it possesses the potential to become a true immortal. But... that still depends on the fate between the two of them. It cannot be forced."

Zhang Song shook his head.

He left the decision to Jiang Li.

The Innate Dao Embryo Physique might be excellent, but it was not as though Jiang Li lacked the potential to become an immortal himself.

The moment he entered Foundation Establishment, he had forged the strongest Dao foundation. He was not inferior to an Innate Dao Embryo Physique in the slightest.

"Well, little fellow? Would you like to meet my Little Qing? She is a beauty not much inferior to me. Who knew how many Holy Land prodigies wished to taste her fragrance, and since you are both Enlightenment Foundation Establishment cultivators, you can exchange experiences with each other."

Murong Wanhe cocked the back of her hand and pointed at Jiang Li as she recommended her niece.

It was as though she were telling Jiang Li that Murong Qing looked more or less like her.

Jiang Li: A playful big sister? Compared to Murong Qing, Murong Wanhe's personality was somewhat like Li Xi's, except in a narcissistic version.

Zhang Song could not stand it any longer. "My disciple is pure-hearted, thin-skinned, and has little experience talking to girls. Don't try that on him."

Just then.

From afar.

Li Xi's energetic voice carried over.

"Jiang Li, Jiang Li! Over here, over here!"

At the very back of the dense crowd, Li Xi and Murong Qing walked over, waving as they came. Li Xi was like a frolicking newborn fawn, brimming with vitality.

Murong Qing was the complete opposite. Her expression was cool and detached, and the corners of her lips rarely moved, yet the corners of her eyes lifted slightly as she nodded at Jiang Li.

"Oh, all the elders are here too. And Aunt Wanhe... Sister."

Li Xi greeted them one by one.

Then, a pair of adorable dimples appeared on her face as she smiled at Jiang Li. "Jiang Li, this is a bottle of top-grade Essence Nourishing Pills I got from my grandmother. They fortify the foundation and nourish the origin. This is my Foundation Establishment gift for you."

Murong Qing pressed her lips together and offered a pair of bells. "Congratulations on reaching Foundation Establishment. These are Truth Listener Bells. If there is hostility nearby, they will vibrate silently."

At this sight.

Jiang Li was slightly taken aback.

He had not expected the two women to carefully prepare Foundation Establishment gifts for him.

No way.

What was this supposed to mean?

It made him look like he had one foot in two boats.

Please, no.

Jiang Li accepted the two women's gifts despite himself.

He could practically imagine the meaningful looks from the elders behind him.

Murong Wanhe blinked. She first looked at her niece, then at Li Xi, before finally turning her gaze to Jiang Li, a hint of mischief rising in her eyes.

"So, little fellow, you already know my Little Qing. You should have said so earlier. It seems I was being overly sentimental."

After saying that.

Murong Wanhe glanced at Zhang Song again, the corners of her eyes lifting slightly. Her expression seemed to say: This is the pure-hearted male university student you mentioned? Never talked to girls? Thin-skinned?

Zhang Song: ...

Seeing Jiang Li holding one gift in each hand, with the givers being the two brightest pearls in the entire Holy Land, the corner of his mouth twitched.

Disciple, take it easy.

Even if you had one foot in two boats, you should not make it this obvious.

You would provoke public outrage.

Sure enough.

The instant they saw the lively young girl and the cool fairy maiden offer gifts at the same time, waves of uproar broke out across the scene.

Many gossiping gazes secretly drifted over.

"Wow, don't they normally never even spare other boys a word? Why would they take the initiative to give gifts?"

"Why did both of them give gifts? What exactly is the relationship between those three?"

"For a moment, I don't know which pair to ship."

"Damn it, three people with such high looks and temperament standing together actually looked strangely harmonious."

"Damn it, he really deserved to die."

Jiang Li pretended not to hear them.

Making conversation, he asked, "What made you think of giving me gifts?"

Murong Qing calmly replied, "She suggested it. (I didn't mind either.)"

Li Xi said as though it were only natural, "This is Enlightenment Foundation Establishment. How could such a memorable day be without a Foundation Establishment gift?"

All right, that truly was the style of an energetic young girl.

She was open and generous in everything she did.

"Thank you."

Li Xi gave a light hum.

The corner of Murong Qing's lips also curved into an almost imperceptible arc.

Watching this scene.

The hearts of countless disciples were about to shatter.

The celebration continued until nightfall.

Jiang Li returned to his Cave Residence.

Rarely, he felt somewhat tired—anyone would find it exhausting to have thousands of eyes watching their every move.

And this seemed to have become his daily life.

Jiang Li sincerely asked himself: he was clearly just a little undercover agent, so how had he become an unrivaled prodigy whose fame resounded throughout the entire Heavenly Mystery Holy Land?

At this rate, he would truly become the Holy Lord.

Ten Thousand Demons Sect?

Undercover agent?

Don't associate those with me. That was merely the road I took to get here. I am now the leader of the righteous path.

After quite some time.

Jiang Li suppressed his chaotic thoughts.

He began sensing the changes after achieving Enlightenment Foundation Establishment.

First came his physical body. At the instant of Foundation Establishment, his jade-like bones formed naturally, his meridians widened more than threefold, and his strength surged. Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator did not cultivate the body, their strength after Foundation Establishment would still surpass the peak of Qi Refinement by a considerable margin.

Before Foundation Establishment, he had also cultivated the body-tempering technique, the Emperor's World-Shocking Art, to the beginner stage. His physique was comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator.

After Enlightenment Foundation Establishment, his physical qualities had nearly skyrocketed.

If he faced the Zhou Family Head again, he was confident he could beat the other man to death with his body-tempering technique alone, without even falling into a war of attrition.

Next was Mana.

This was the greatest factor affecting a Foundation Establishment cultivator's strength.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators possessed around ten drops of liquid Mana within their bodies.

Foundation Establishment Middle Stage meant thirty drops.

Yet the moment he entered Foundation Establishment, he possessed thirty drops of liquid Glass-like Mana. The depth of his Mana was comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator.

After reaching the second level of Foundation Establishment, his liquid Mana had reached as many as fifty drops, far surpassing Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivators.

If the Zhou Family Head stood before him, he could wear the man to death with Mana alone.

Moreover.

His Mana was of the highest Glass-like Grade.

One drop of liquid Glass-like Mana was equivalent to more than five drops of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator's Mana.

He did not dare imagine just how greatly his strength would soar if he went all out now.

He could kill Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators, and even against Foundation Establishment Perfection, he might not be without a chance to fight.

Jiang Li was secretly exhilarated.

"Next, it should be time to cultivate the Heavenly Mystery Holy Land's Sect-Protecting Technique."

Jiang Li muttered.

He felt that his future was promising.

He had taken another step closer to killing Myriad Desire Demon Lord in return.

I can kill him in return. This is absolutely not an illusion.

The next day.

When Jiang Li arrived at the Sword Palace, Zhang Song spoke before him. "Come. I'll take you to the Myriad Methods Stone Stele Forest."

Jiang Li was stunned.

"Myriad Methods Stone Stele Forest?"

Among the undercover intelligence he knew, there seemed to be no record of this.

"That's right. This is the Holy Land's finest legacy ground. You know the saying that the Technique Pavilion contains a million techniques, right? Most of them were contributed by the Myriad Methods Stone Stele Forest. Even the Sect-Protecting Technique the Holy Lord promised you came from here. It contains all things under heaven—even the insights of ancient patriarchs, including immortals who ascended to the Immortal Realm, are stored within. If you can comprehend even a tiny fragment, your future will be limitless. You may truly be able to touch the threshold of becoming an immortal."

Zhang Song explained as he led the way.

"Every disciple with the potential to advance into the Nascent Soul Realm gets one chance to enter when they first reach Foundation Establishment. You achieved perfect Foundation Establishment and possess exceptional talent. Entering the Myriad Methods Stone Stele Forest will be like a fish returning to water."

"Of course, you may only choose three Myriad Methods Stone Steles. Any more, and you will be rejected and expelled. I suggest choosing the Talent Monument, the Sword Dao Stele, and the Great Dao Monument."

"The Talent Monument guarantees a reward. As long as you test your talent and Foundation Establishment foundation, you can obtain one."

"As for the Sword Dao Stele..."