Half a month later.
The morning mist had yet to disperse when the tranquility of First Saint Sect's North Hall main peak was shattered.
A startling aura of blood and Killing Intent suddenly shot into the sky from a certain cave residence.
The originally azure sky was instantly dyed dark red. Billowing crimson clouds churned like an inverted sea of blood.
Spiritual energy surged backward, and wild winds howled.
North Hall disciples rushed from their residences one after another, staring at the heavenly phenomenon in shock.
"Th-this... is someone undergoing Foundation Establishment?"
"What terrifying momentum! With blood energy this dense, could it be the legendary Earth-Grade Foundation Establishment?"
"It's Senior Brother Shen Yuan! That's where Senior Brother Shen Yuan has been in seclusion!"
A wave of startled cries erupted from the crowd.
Shen Yuan.
The number one figure of the North Hall outer sect, a direct descendant of the Shen Clan, blessed with extraordinary talent.
He had entered seclusion to break through to Foundation Establishment, yet he had caused such an enormous commotion.
"Hahaha!"
An arrogant laugh rang out from the center of the sea of blood, shaking the forest until it trembled.
A figure stepped into the air, bloodlight coiling around his body, his long hair whipping wildly as though a demon god had descended upon the world.
Shen Yuan floated in midair, sensing the powerful strength surging through his body, his eyes brimming with boundless arrogance.
Foundation Establishment was complete—and it was Earth-Grade Foundation Establishment!
Shen Yuan landed.
The bluestone slabs beneath his feet cracked inch by inch, spiderweb-like fissures spreading in every direction.
A strange dark red glow shone from his eyes.
"Congratulations on your Foundation Establishment, Senior Brother!"
A group of disciples who usually clung to the Shen Clan hurriedly surrounded him, their flattery thunderous.