Although he had only read through the general outline of the Foundation Establishment Method, Li Xingkong already had a general idea of how much work was involved in the Foundation Establishment stage.
Even with Li Xingkong's current cultivation level, just reading through the cultivation methods and getting to the basics would take years.
The truth of spiritual practice transcends time, and this will gradually become apparent from this moment on.
I've also gone into seclusion during the Qi Refining stage, but the longest I've ever stayed in cultivation is only a few months. I would also take time to relax in between, so it wasn't a true seclusion.
Now that he has seen this Foundation Establishment Method, Li Xingkong has to admit a fact: if he wants to enter the Foundation Establishment stage this time, he must settle down, find a cave to cultivate in seclusion, and honestly go into seclusion for a few years.
The time required for this Foundation Establishment cultivation was far beyond his expectations, which introduced many variables into his plans.
First, before going into seclusion, I need to put in more effort in the construction of the lunar base, and try to leave behind more relevant materials to expand the base's framework again.
Secondly, there's the matter of lunar modification of the Body Tempering Grass. Fortunately, Li Xingkong had already begun modifying a batch of seeds while on Earth Star, but he hadn't personally tested them on the moon. Now that he's going into seclusion, these seeds can only be handed over to others for planting experiments.
However, at this stage of Li Xingkong's cultivation, the Body Tempering Grass is basically useless to him. After all, its main function is to assist in Body Refining, but Li Xingkong has now completed Qi Refining and Body Refining, so the Body Tempering Grass is now just a type of food for him.
Since I'm going to be in seclusion for a long time, I need to make some adjustments to these things.
Moreover, the location for Foundation Establishment cannot be chosen on Moon-Chasing Island. Although Moon-Chasing Island is a ready-made residence, there are many researchers working there every day, and people come and go. Who knows if someone might suddenly break into his place?
While the staff on the moon now know that this is his secluded retreat, Moon-Chasing Island was designed as a space station, which means that the population mobility within it is very high. This group of researchers will not be stationed on the moon for a long time like the group that was modified by Li Xingkong.
New people will always come in, and who knows what might happen?
When it comes to his own cultivation, Li Xingkong usually considers many things, because for him, this is the most important thing.
After pondering for a while, Li Xingkong finally settled on a solution: the Moon-Chasing Island would remain for the researchers, and he would find another place to retreat into seclusion.
Having considered everything before and after this seclusion, Li Xingkong finally came out and began to handle the tasks at hand one by one.
The first thing he did was to find Tang Cheng, since Li Xingkong had only met the others a few times and didn't even know their names.
When Li Xingkong found Tang Cheng, he was fiddling with a square stone, his Explosive Counter Spell flashing and working in his hand.
Seeing Tang Cheng engrossed in his work, Li Xingkong didn't interrupt him. He slowly walked over to Tang Cheng's side, intending to see what he was doing.
Tang Cheng held a carving knife-like tool in his hand, which was actually formed from Explosive Counter Spell magic. He was currently using this carving knife to carve something on the stone in front of him.
Tang Cheng only breathed a sigh of relief when the front of the stone in his hand was covered with inscriptions, and he finally snapped out of his highly focused state.
It was only at this moment that he noticed Li Xingkong's figure.
" Brother Li? When did you get here?"
Tang Cheng quickly got up, and it was this act of burning the record that caused a large cloud of dust to rise up with his movement.
"I just got here, what are you doing?"
Li Xingkong looked at the writing on the stone; it was crooked and illegible, and he couldn't recognize what it was.
"This is the script I designed for the Xi People; isn't this just creating some cultural relics?"
Tang Cheng scratched his head and smiled.
"This artifact of yours is from last week, isn't it?"
Li Xingkong a look, he saw that the artifact was so well-preserved, it looked brand new, as if it had just been made, and indeed it had just been made.
"Haha, the subsequent forgery is another expert's job; I'm just the engraver."
Tang Cheng was a little embarrassed; this was the first time he had ever done something like this involving forgery.
"But it doesn't matter. There are plenty of forgeries in Western history, and nobody's ever seen through them. Besides, we're the only ones who can land on the moon right now, so even if some experts want to question it, they can't get up here."
Li Xingkong thought about it and realized it was true. Anyway, this thing was found on the moon. As for why the year was wrong, well, that's how it is on the moon. Anyone who's capable, come and try.
The power of discourse is like this: when you have the power of discourse, you can give away even a rotten piece of wood as if it were precious soil.
Those who lack a voice, even though there are many stories and legends describing the Xia Dynasty, have not yet gained official trust.
"Yes, learning from the barbarians to subdue them is very much in line with our Divine Land tradition."
Looking at the inscription on the stone, Li Xingkong agreed with this approach.
Although if he were in that situation now, he might use a different, simpler, and more direct method to solve the problem.
"Oh, by the way, I came here for this."
Li Xingkong took out a packet of seeds and tossed it to Tang Cheng.
"These are the seeds that were planted on the moon. Remember to give them to those botanists to try planting. Don't worry if they fail; after all, I haven't really tested them much yet."
" Brother Li, you?"
After receiving the seeds, Tang Cheng nodded first, then seemed to remember something.
Li Xingkong is currently at the base, so why is this scene like he's entrusting his son to a guardian deity?
"That's right, I'm going into seclusion again soon, and this time it will be for quite a while."
Seeing Tang Cheng's confusion, Li Xingkong explained.
"This period of seclusion may last for a year, so in order not to delay our development here, I need to come and prepare in advance."
"Oh... okay, it's alright, Brother Li. Nothing serious will happen to us here. You can focus on your cultivation. When you come out, we'll show you a different world on the moon."
Tang Cheng hesitated for a moment, then his words became resolute.
After all, building the moon is not just for Li Xingkong's cultivation, but also to seek a way out for the future development of Divine Land. Although Li Xingkong is going into seclusion, the construction of the lunar base cannot be stopped.
Moreover, Li Xingkong has already done a significant amount of work to advance the base construction, which is enough for them to carry out subsequent construction within the framework Li Xingkong has created.
"I'll have to wait and see then, but before that, I'd like to prepare some more materials."
Li Xingkong clearly hadn't forgotten what the moon needed most right now, and he wanted to gather as many materials as possible before he went into seclusion.
"Oh, by the way, I've chosen to go into seclusion on the mountain next door this time. Our people should try to avoid coming around here, as I don't know if this cultivation will have any other effects."
Having given all the instructions, Li Xingkong pointed to another hill not far away. This hill was obviously not as high as the one where they were building their base, and on the moon, it looked quite ordinary and unremarkable.
If I had to pinpoint its unique feature, it would be simply its steepness; most people couldn't climb it.
"Don't worry, I'll notify everyone; no one will bother you."
Tang Cheng made a guarantee that he still had a say in matters concerning the moon.