A different Dao Foundation!
Having successfully acquired the highly spiritual [Wisdom King Visage], Qi Yun did not delay at all.
After leaving Miluoluo Mountain, he traveled without stopping, concealing his whereabouts, and returned directly to his residence in the Inner Mansion.
The entire process was carried out without anyone noticing, a complete deception.
No one knew that during his treacherous journey, he actually managed to retrieve the Foundation Establishment Object that had caused several Qi Refining Great Perfection to fail.
Inside the quiet room, layers of restrictions were unlocked.
Qi Yun a long sigh of relief, his tense mind finally relaxing.
Looking at the deep blue [Wisdom King Visage] mask in his hand, which now possessed a restrained radiance, a warm touch, and contained the pure essence of the Fire Path and the power of Buddhism, a genuine smile appeared on his face.
"The [Great White Molt] of the Metal element, the [Wisdom King Visage] of the Fire element—we're still missing three pieces: Yang, Wood, and Earth." He muttered to himself, his fingertips lightly brushing across the angry lines on the mask, feeling the immense power within.
"We've finally taken another real step closer to the Foundation Establishment Path."
Just as he carefully put away the [Wisdom King Visage] and prepared to rest for a while before visiting the old True Person at the Green Mountain Daoist Temple was about to leave.
On the one hand, I wanted to tell him about my trip, and on the other hand, I wanted to ask him for advice on how to find other Foundation Establishment Object.
The protective barriers around the residence rippled slightly.
Qi Yun scanned the area with his Divine Sense, and his expression shifted slightly.
Two figures were already standing silently outside the courtyard gate.
One of them was thin and frail, wearing an old Daoist robe that had been washed until it turned white; he was none other than the old True Person Deng Yin. The other had a gaunt face and deep eyes; he was the True Person Qianxin.
Two Foundation Establishment True Person arrived together, personally paying their respects!
Qi Yun's gaze immediately sharpened.
Something happened----
I suspect that during my time in [Miluoluo Mountain], the Inner Mansion has experienced quite a few disturbances.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for two True Person to personally come and find a Qi Refining disciple like him.
He quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed. "Disciple Qi Yun greets Master and Martial Uncle Qianxin."
The old True Person nodded slightly and walked naturally into the courtyard with the True Person Qianxin, sitting down on the stone bench.
True Person Qianxin's gaze swept over Qi Yun, carrying a hint of scrutiny.
"I heard you went to [Miluoluo Mountain] a few days ago?" the old True Person spoke first, his tone calm and unreadable. "How was your trip?"
Qi Yun knew there was no point in hiding it from these two, so he smiled frankly and replied in a relaxed tone, "Thank you for your concern, Teacher. The trip went fairly smoothly; I found a little trinket that's barely usable."
He didn't specify what it was, but his attitude indicated that he had gained something.
"Still laughing?" True Person Qianxin shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a complex meaning.
"That thing—you might not need it for a long time."
Qi Yun's smile froze slightly as he keenly sensed the unusual meaning behind True Person Qianxin's words.
He turned his gaze to True Person Qianxin, his expression filled with doubt. "Martial Uncle Qianxin, please enlighten me."
The old True Person and the True Person Qianxin exchanged a glance.
True Person Qianxin took a deep breath, looked at Qi Yun, and slowly announced that the [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law Dao Foundation] had been proven by the Southern Dynasty.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yun was taken aback for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly. He clearly did not immediately grasp what the loss of the "First Attainment" meant.
Hesitantly, he asked, "Could it be that once this Dao Foundation has been proven, no one else can ever prove it again?"
In his view, the Dao Foundation is like a tool.
Does that mean if the first person uses it, then no one else can use it?
"No, that's not it." True Person Qianxin shook his head, knowing that Qi Yun might not fully understand the intricacies, and patiently explained.
"The Dao Foundation is something that anyone can try to verify."
However, if a Dao Foundation has never been successfully proven.
The first cultivator to successfully establish their foundation, that is, the one who achieves the "First Attainment," will have their "Dao Position" permanently half a level higher than other cultivators of the same realm at the moment of their successful Foundation Establishment.
"Dao Position? Half a rank higher?" It would have been better if True Person Qianxin hadn't explained; the explanation only deepened the confusion on Qi Yun's face.
He could barely understand either of the two words separately, but when they were combined, especially the specific meaning of "half a level higher in the Dao Position," it was a completely unfamiliar and vague concept to him.
This seems to touch upon a deeper level of cultivation secrets than ordinary Foundation Establishment knowledge.
He looked at the two solemn-looking True Person.
All that hard work and planning, finally finding and acquiring a suitable Foundation Establishment Object —is it all going to be wasted in the blink of an eye?
"The mysteries within will become clear once you have Foundation Establishment." The old True Person's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
"You only need to know one thing -- there is no merit in obtaining the First Attainment."
"Then they will never be able to reach the Foundation Establishment Late Stage."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yun's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly.
He was completely stunned.
Unbelievable—there's such a saying?!
This means that if he continues to try to prove the [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law Dao Foundation] which has already been First Attainment by others, then his Dao Path, starting from the Foundation Establishment, will have an end in sight—he will forever stop at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!
A chill crept up my spine.
Black Mountain True Person's move to undermine his opponent's foundation was undeniably ruthless!
"Then, teacher, do you mean—" Qi Yun quickly suppressed the shock in his heart and looked intently at the old True Person.
Things have come to this point, and the two True Person have come to his door in person, not just to tell him this bad news, but surely they have a plan in place.
"The [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law Dao Foundation] is hopeless, but within the sect, there is still a Foundation Establishment method, whose [First Attainment] achievement is also elusive, and no one has been able to reach it to this day." The old True Person's turbid gaze fell on Qi Yun as he slowly spoke.
"Does the teacher mean that I should give up [Primordial Heaven] and instead try to prove that Dao Foundation?" Qi Yun frowned, feeling little joy.
To be treasured by a sect and to First Attainment to this day, it's obvious even to a fool that its difficulty far surpasses that of the [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law].
"Hmm." The old True Person nodded slightly, his gaunt face expressionless, but his tone carried a subtle hint of gravity.
"However, that Dao Foundation is more ancient and more profound and obscure than the [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law Dao Foundation], and it is also very difficult to prove."
You need to be mentally prepared.
For a Foundation Establishment True Person with extensive knowledge and profound cultivation to describe it as "even more difficult," and to specifically emphasize "mental preparation," one can imagine how challenging this Dao Foundation is.
It is probably not something that can be overcome simply by accumulating resources or having exceptional talent.
This inevitably involves unimaginable risks and challenges.
A brief silence fell over the courtyard, broken only by the rustling of leaves in the breeze.
Qi Yun could feel the complex look in True Person Qianxin's eyes from the side.
After a moment of silence, Qi Yun took a deep breath, his eyes regaining their resolve.
Since the road ahead is blocked, even if the road ahead is fraught with danger, he must still venture forth.
He raised his head, looked calmly at the old True Person, and asked the crucial question, "In that case, please enlighten me, Master."
Which one is that Dao Foundation?
The old True Person slowly raised his eyes, his profound gaze seemingly piercing through Qi Yun, looking towards some ethereal yet incredibly weighty existence.
His voice was deep, and he uttered each word clearly. "The superior Dao Foundation Dao Foundation of [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law Dao Foundation]----"
He paused, as if the name itself contained an immense weight.
"[The Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation]."
The moment the name was uttered, True Person Qianxin almost subconsciously shook his head slightly and let out a barely audible sigh.
Even though Qi Yun was somewhat prepared, his heart still sank uncontrollably the moment he heard the name!
As if the Unseen some unseen force of cause and effect, his body became heavy.
After a brief silence, Qi Yun asked in a deep voice, "Master, if I truly wish to attain the [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation], then what about my previous [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law]?"
Are the carefully prepared Foundation Establishment Object, such as the [Great White Molt] and this [Wisdom King Visage], now useless?
"Should we discard everything and find a new Foundation Establishment material to match this new Dao Foundation?"
This is the most crucial question!
Foundation Establishment Object are extremely difficult to find; he had spent a great deal of effort to obtain these few.
If all of this is rendered useless, the cost would be far too high, almost equivalent to all previous efforts being wasted.
However, the old True Person's answer was completely unexpected.
The old True Person slowly shook his head, his gaunt face expressionless. "No need."
He paused, then uttered words that almost made Qi Yun unable to believe his ears. "The Holy Sect has already prepared all the necessary Foundation Establishment materials required for the [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation]."
The old True Person calmly looked at Qi Yun and declared clearly, word by word. "Your Foundation Establishment Object, the Holy Sect, is all yours!"
"What?!"
Even with Qi Yun's usually calm and collected demeanor, he couldn't help but look astonished at this moment, his pupils suddenly dilating!
Holy Sect, all included?!
Just moments ago, the [Primordial Heaven Ultimate Law Dao Foundation] was shrouded in gloom due to the loss of the "First Attainment," and the Dao Path to enlightenment seemed blocked. But now, such an incredible windfall has fallen into his lap?
It not only points to a more powerful higher-level Dao Foundation.
Even the most troublesome Foundation Establishment Object, which require desperate collection, are handled entirely by the sect?
The surge of ecstasy and disbelief almost overwhelmed his reason.
The gloom that had been lingering in my heart seemed to have been instantly dispelled by the four golden characters "Holy Sect Takes All the Revenue".
It was as if a broad and prosperous road, paved with beautiful brocade, had unfolded before my eyes!
Forcing himself to calm down, Qi Yun took a few deep breaths, suppressing his elation.
What followed was deep hesitation and vigilance.
There is no such thing as a free lunch, especially in the Wuji Sacred Sect.
The Holy Sect's kindness would not come out of thin air, much less be so generously bestowed upon a mere Qi Refining disciple like him.
This sudden "all-inclusive" offer has benefits that are so enormous they're almost suffocating.
But precisely because of this, the price it represents is probably unimaginably heavy.