[Wind-Calming Pill]

Qi Yun sat cross-legged in a corner of Yin Ruins.

His aura mingled with the pervasive, pure Qi of Earth Sha.

Like an invisible vortex, it greedily absorbs this Creation of heaven and earth.

His "Innate One Qi Heart Method" was already a large-scale, satisfying method, and now, under its full power, it was like a whale swallowing a large gulp.

Under the influence of the Qi of Earth Sha, the previously unopened acupoints within the body are gradually being opened at a speed several times faster than the external environment.

"No wonder the Yin Ruins are so fiercely contested by the four sects, even to the point of fighting each other." Feeling his cultivation level rapidly increasing, Qi Yun was slightly shocked.

"With the help of this [Dao Land], an ordinary Qi Refining Seventh Layer cultivator can reach the next level in two years at most."

That would probably open up all the earthly acupoints in the body.

This saves most of the hard work of searching and refining.

The Qi of Earth Sha emanating from this Earth Temple is not only incredibly pure, but far surpasses that of natural earthly evil burial sites.

It also contains a unique "Daoist charm".

This makes the extraction and refining processes extremely efficient.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a treasure that can enhance the foundation of a sect; its value is immeasurable.

Immersed in the exhilarating feeling of rapid advancement, Qi Yun planned to press on and open up all the remaining acupoints in one go, striving to reach the Qi Refining Eighth Layer as soon as possible.

But just as he was focused on his work...

A soft, calm, yet incredibly clear voice, resounding directly from the depths of his Sea of Consciousness, suddenly appeared:

"Is the Secret Transmission True Cultivator still Qi Yun?"

This sound did not travel through the air, but acted directly on the Divine Soul, appearing in the Sea of Consciousness.

The sudden telepathic transmission startled Qi Yun, instantly pulling him out of his cultivation state. He opened his eyes wide, his sharp gaze sweeping across his surroundings like lightning.

As far as the eye could see, the disciples of the four major sects who were sitting cross-legged and cultivating all had normal expressions and steady breathing.

They were all clearly engrossed in their cultivation, and no one noticed anything amiss.

No one looked at him.

Is it possible to transmit your voice directly into my Sea of Consciousness without alerting anyone?

True Person methods?!

Qi Yun's mind went blank with alarm bells. He calmed himself and cautiously replied:

"May I ask which senior is calling me?"

The voice remained flat and uninteresting, as if stating something trivial:

"My Dharma name is Qian; you may call me Uncle-Master Qian."

True Person Qianxin!

Qi Yun felt a chill run down his spine; he was indeed Foundation Establishment Realm martial uncle.

Upon learning that the person who sent the message was Foundation Establishment True Person, he dared not be negligent and replied respectfully:

"What are your instructions, Martial Uncle Qianxin?"

The voice of True Person Qianxin came calmly and slowly:

"I have a task for you."

Half an hour later, I will join forces with my fellow disciples to temporarily seal off the entire Yin Ruins, isolating it from the outside world.

Qi Yun's heart skipped a beat.

Sealing off the entire Yin Ruins?

This means we'll have to go head-to-head with the Foundation Establishment True Person from the other three sects outside!

When did the Holy Sect become so powerful?

True Person Qianxin continued, "During this period of closure, all you need to do is break into the Earth Temple before you."

Deep within, find the core of the Earth Temple and seize control.

What?

Qi Yun almost thought he had misheard.

Intruding into the Earth Temple?

Seize control?

This was practically snatching food from a tiger's mouth—no, it was tearing into the crotch of four ferocious tigers while they were watching closely!

Leaving aside the unknown dangers inherent in the Earth Temple itself.

If he actually does that, and the news leaks out, Qi Yun will immediately become a thorn in the side of the Yellow Springs Netherworld, the Azure Sect, and the Phoenix Helm Sect.

"Uncle-Master!" Qi Yun refused without hesitation.

"This matter is of utmost importance! My cultivation is too low, I fear I am unfit for such a heavy responsibility!"

He simply couldn't understand it. The Holy Sect's Inner Mansion had many true cultivators, and quite a few of them were at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer.

Why was this seemingly suicidal mission assigned to him?

Could it be that someone is targeting me?

True Person Qianxin seemed unsurprised by his reaction, and explained in a calm voice:

"It's not that the sect has no talent, but rather that this Earth Temple is special."

Its interior is filled with such dense, almost tangible, Qi of Earth Sha that it forms a unique field.

"Within this area, only those at or below the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, and whose internal energy channels are not fully open, can move relatively freely."

Because unopened acupoints will spontaneously resist the influx of Qi of Earth Sha unless they are willing to do so.

"Once all the earthly acupoints in the body are opened, one can reach the ' Hundred Apertures Spirit Connection Open to Spirit' realm of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer."

Being in the core area of Earth Temple is like being in a container that is already full of water, which will be forcibly poured in by the pure and pervasive Qi of Earth Sha.

The final result can only be overload of the acupoints, leading to death by body explosion.

"Among the disciples in the sect who meet the criteria and are currently in the Yin Ruins, I have already investigated them. Your cultivation foundation is the most solid, and your temperament and methods are also of the Higher Vehicle."

Furthermore, he was chosen by Senior Brother Deng.

Therefore, this task is best suited for you.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun fell silent.

You know I'm one of Blood Demon True Person's men, yet you still gave me this mission.

What, you two have a grudge?

Seemingly sensing Qi Yun's resistance, True Person Qianxin chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I won't let you work for nothing."

Have you heard of the Wind-Calming Pill?

Upon hearing the words "Wind-Calming Pill," Qi Yun's tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed, and a terrifying glint flashed in his eyes.

Wind-Calming Pill!

Even with Qi Yun's calm and collected nature, a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes at this moment.

The Wind-Calming Pill is a renowned item that any cultivator with even a modicum of knowledge and aspiration to embark on the path of Foundation Establishment has heard of and deeply desires!

This is no ordinary elixir; it is a one-time-use magic Law Treasure that only True Lord- level being can refine!

This treasure has only one function.

That is when a cultivator is breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, and enduring the onslaught of the Xun Wind, which is powerful enough to scatter the soul and disintegrate the Dao Foundation.

Weakening the power of the Xun wind greatly increases the success rate of Foundation Establishment!

Even more miraculously, even if one fails to Foundation Establishment, this pill can protect their Dao Foundation from disintegration.

This leaves cultivators with another chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment, preventing their Dao Path enlightenment from being severed and their souls from being consumed by death.

It could be said that this Wind-Calming Pill is even more precious than a suitable Foundation Establishment item!

Because the Foundation Establishment materials are crucial to the quality of one 'Dao Foundation, while the Wind-Calming Pill is an unparalleled treasure that can save one's life and continue one's Dao at critical moments.

This item can only be refined by True Lord; the materials are hard to find, and the refining process is difficult.

Even the legitimate son of True Person might not be able to obtain a single pill.

With such a divine object as a reward, Qi Yun could not help but be tempted.

These few square meters served as a crucial insurance for his future path of Foundation Establishment.

The euphoria of high returns had barely begun to wash over him when reason quickly suppressed it.

"No, that's not right— the Holy Sect isn't a philanthropist. If they can offer a reward like the Wind-Calming Pill, then the danger of seizing the Earth Temple's core is probably far beyond my imagination!"

Qi Yun's mind raced, and his initial enthusiasm quickly cooled.

They fell silent again, weighing their options, and did not immediately agree.

On the other side of his Sea of Consciousness, True Person Qianxin sensed Qi Yun's hesitation and couldn't help but click his tongue in frustration.

This kid is far too cautious and prudent!

How could someone remain calm and weigh the pros and cons when faced with such a tempting pill as the Wind-Calming Pill?

With such a temperament, how could his cultivation level have improved so quickly? It's truly a contradiction.

Or is it that this child truly possesses extraordinary talent?

Seeing that Qi Yun was still weighing the risks and benefits despite the lure of profit, True Person Qianxin knew that he had to resort to drastic measures.

He shook his head helplessly, then threw out his last, and equally powerful, card that was enough to crush any hesitation Qi Yun might have:

"Besides the Wind-Calming Pill— " True Person Qianxin's voice carried a hint of elation.

Your Foundation Establishment Method -

"Even the Holy Sect is included!"

Boom!

These words were like the last straw, completely breaking the balance in Qi Yun's heart!

The "Innate One-Heart Art" is currently in his possession.

You can only cultivate up to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

The methods for Foundation Establishment later on are not something that just anyone can easily obtain.

It's not even possible to buy or exchange them using Sacred Yuan.

It is a treasure that only true members of the Holy Ancestor's Holy Sect can obtain.

Right now, this opportunity is right in front of him.

"I, Qi Yun, am willing to die for the Holy Sect! I will certainly live up to the high expectations of my uncle and the sect!!"

Almost the instant that True Person Qianxin finished speaking, Qi Yun's previously hesitant and resistant thoughts instantly became resolute and righteous, and he readily agreed!

His tone was so sincere, and his attitude so resolute, a stark contrast to his earlier evasiveness!

On the other side of the Sea of Consciousness, True Person Qianxin remained silent for a moment.

Then, a barely perceptible hint of speechlessness and sigh appeared in that calm voice:

"Good.

Truly worthy of being a disciple of my Holy Sect —that shamelessness, that adaptability, hmm, very good.

Since you've agreed, then get ready; the ban is about to begin.

The situation inside the Earth Temple is unknown; everything depends on you.

After giving his final words, True Person Qianxin's divine sense receded like a tide, leaving behind Qi Yun, whose heart was surging yet extremely solemn.

Qi Yun a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and nervousness.

His gaze fell upon the distant Yin Ruins crevice that resembled the gaping maw of a ferocious beast, and the faint outline of the Earth Temple that appeared within it.

Wind-Calming Pill, Foundation Establishment Method

He accepted this immense wealth with Qi Yun!

Half a day later, while the disciples of the four sects outside the Earth Temple were still diligently absorbing the Qi of Earth Sha and opening up their internal acupoints,...

A sudden change occurred!

The entire Teapot Valley Yin Ruins suddenly trembled violently!

This commotion didn't originate from underground; rather, it was as if this entire world itself was being forcibly imprisoned from within by some invisible force!

A powerful pressure swept across the entire Dao Land.

Buzz!

A hazy yet incredibly thick dark gray light curtain, visible to the naked eye, seeped out from the void, like an inverted giant bowl, instantly enveloping the entire Teapot Valley Yin Ruins, along with all the cultivators and the fissures in the Earth Temple within!

Above the light screen, countless twisted and ferocious talismans flowed endlessly, emanating a sealing and isolating power that made one's Divine Soul tremble!

In an instant, the connection between the inside and outside of the Yin Ruins was completely severed!

All communication talismans failed, and even Divine Sense sense was violently repelled by the dark gray light screen!

"What happened?!"

"Sealing! It's a sealing formation!"

"Who did this?!"

Inside the Yin Ruins, all the disciples of the four sects who were cultivating were startled. They all stood up and looked at the giant light screen that had suddenly appeared in the sky with surprise and uncertainty, their faces full of bewilderment.

Outside the Yin Ruins, the massive temporary market instantly erupted into chaos!

All the monks who were craning their necks to watch or waiting to qualify witnessed this earth-shattering scene.

"Banned! The pot has been sealed!"

"Are the four major sects going to monopolize the Earth Temple?!"

"Why should I? How can you be so domineering!"

Exclamations, guesses, and angry curses rose up like a tidal wave.

The entire outer area was in complete chaos.

At the same time, the camps of the four major sects stationed outside the Teapot Valley instantly unleashed several powerful and unparalleled Foundation Establishment pressures!

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Seven or eight dazzling Flowing Light, each a different color, shot up from the camps of the four major sects like meteors, hovering outside the dark gray light curtain.

It is none other than the Foundation Establishment True Person stationed here!

The True Person from Yellow Springs Netherworld, Azure Sect, and Phoenix Helm all had solemn expressions, their eyes sharp as knives, and their Divine Sense swept across the huge sealing light curtain like a storm.

They are trying to find its root cause and a solution.

"What a bizarre seal! It can form instantly, isolating both the inside and outside!"

"The energy source seems to be inside the Yin Ruins? Was it a pre-arranged trap?"

"Who on earth did this?!"

The several True Person exchanged glances, each seeing surprise and a hint of seriousness in the other's eyes.

The ban appeared too suddenly, and the method used was extremely clever.

They were all completely baffled.

Just as everyone was conducting their investigation with all their might.

A black-robed True Person with a sinister face and a chilling aura stared at the distorted ghostly script flowing on the light screen, growing more and more terrified with each glance!

"This... this sealing rune... how... how does it resemble my sect's Ghost Gate Pass Sealing Great Art?"

This thought was like ice water poured over his head, instantly chilling him to the bone!

Is someone deliberately trying to smear us?

No, we can't let the world find out.

With a furrowed brow, the black- True Person master immediately tried to divert the trouble elsewhere.

But as soon as he looked up, the light struck the person opposite him, a Spirit Stabilization and calm Holy Sect True Person with a faint smile on his lips.

It was none other than True Person Qianxin, who had previously communicated with Qi Gou telepathically!

At this moment, True Person Qianxin was "focused" on "studying" the light screen, and seemingly casually glanced at the still not completely concealed shock and guilt on the face of the True Person Yellow Springs Netherworld.

Broken!

The True Person of the Yellow Springs Netherworld felt a chill run down his spine, realizing something was amiss.

Before Shi could preemptively confuse the audience, True Person Qianxin clapped his hands and laughed, his voice clear and bright, carrying a deliberately exaggerated sense of "surprise":

"Hey? Fellow Daoists, look!"

This forbidden technique seals off the Teapot Valley Yin Ruins -

"The more I look at it, the more familiar it seems~"

Shi deliberately dragged out the last syllable, but the light, like a nail, was firmly locked onto the Yellow Springs Netherworld True Person whose face instantly turned incredibly ugly.

These words came as a bolt from the blue!

Swish!

The auras of the several True Person from the Azure Sect and Phoenix Helm instantly sharpened, focusing intently on the True Person from the Yellow Springs Netherworld.

An extremely oppressive and suspicious atmosphere filled the air.

The scene instantly shifted from a joint investigation.

It turned into a three-on-one interrogation!

The True Person of the Yellow Springs Netherworld turned pale and then red, opened his mouth but felt his throat was dry, and for a moment he did not know how to defend himself.

True Person Qianxin's casual remark has put the entire world of the Yellow Springs Netherworld on a hot plate!

Oh shit!

I've been fooled again!