Nourished by the powerful Spirit Energy of the Five-Element Ascension Soup, the spirit lake in Liu Changxu's dantian expanded at a speed visible to the naked eye. The lifelike red lotus slowly grew along with it, a truly wondrous sight.
However, the magic power cultivated through the Red Lotus Heaven-Burning Scripture was exceptionally pure and profound, so advancing required an enormous amount of Spirit Energy. In short, while others could advance to the Foundation Establishment late stage with one bottle of Five-Element Ascension Soup, Liu Changxu needed at least three. This was also an important reason cultivators who practiced Heaven-Tier cultivation methods could challenge opponents above their level. Liu Changxu believed that once he reached the Foundation Establishment late stage, he would have the strength to challenge an ordinary Golden Core early stage cultivator. Though he might not win, he would at least be able to escape with his life.
Seeing that one bottle of Five-Element Ascension Soup was insufficient, Liu Changxu drank another three bottles in succession.
Finally, under the powerful effects of four bottles of Five-Element Ascension Soup, the bottleneck barring him from the Foundation Establishment late stage broke open. The spiritual energy on Hundred Blossoms Mountain once again surged madly toward the Purple Cloud Pavilion before funneling into Liu Changxu's body.
At that moment, the Azure Spirit Lake in Liu Changxu's dantian was no longer calm. Spirit Energy surged like a tide, churning and rolling! The red lotus in the lake swayed ceaselessly with the waves!
The spirit lake continued to expand, and the red lotus kept sprouting new leaves. Soon, two more lotus buds appeared, then slowly blossomed under the Spirit Energy's stimulation.
After successfully advancing, Liu Changxu once again felt power surging through him and could barely resist letting out a long, resounding cry. But