Shi Jian Returns, Preparations Before Core Formation!

Hongtian City, the main peak of the ancestral home of the Sun Clan.

Inside the cave abode.

As soon as Shi Jian landed, he sent out two telepathic messages...

Before long, Sun Bo'an and Sun Mao, one old and one young, rushed over.

As soon as the two stepped into the cave abode, they were intimidated by Shi Jian's enormous body and terrifying aura, with his dark gray fur and light blue arcs of electricity.

And that oppressive feeling, originating from their bloodline, made their legs go weak.

"Welcome back in triumph, Ancestor!"

Sun Mao knelt and bowed in welcome, his voice filled with excitement. Although Sun Bo'an remained somewhat composed, the trembling in his fingers betrayed his inner elation.

Shi Jian didn't waste any words and opened his mouth wide.

Splash!

Piles of Spirit Plant, spiritual ores, and Demon Beast materials poured out!

The cave abode floor was instantly filled with multicolored spiritual light, illuminating the dim cave abode and causing countless treasures to tumble on the ground.

Sun Mao and Sun Bo'an stared wide-eyed, their breaths catching in their throats.

Most of the treasures are second-tier, and there are even a few third-tier spiritual items. This wealth could probably buy the entire Sun Clan!

"Don't just stand there, remember this."

Shi Jian lay prone on the stone couch, his tone even more authoritative than before:

"The first thing."

"We will implant these Thick Earth Essence and Spirit-Nurturing Stone into the main peak's Spirit Vein nodes, and in the coming years, the entire clan will dedicate its efforts to nurturing the Spirit Vein."

"I hope that the Spirit Vein can be upgraded in the next few years. If the concentration of Spiritual Qi cannot be increased, I will hold you accountable."

Shi Jian's tone was noticeably more violent than before, clearly carrying a warning tone.

Sun Mao understood immediately and Fate Dao, "I obey the Ancestor's decree!"

"With such a treasure, Mao will surely advance his Spirit Vein within the next few years, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to the Ancestor until his dying breath!"

"The second thing."

Shi Jian stretched out his thick claws, pulled out a large pile of second-tier Spirit Plant and Demon Beast materials, and pushed them in front of Sun Bo'an.

This batch of spiritual items wasn't particularly valuable to him.

"Take these things, distribute them through clandestine channels, exchange them all for Spirit Stone, and then buy a Foundation Establishment Pill from the black market or a major merchant guild."

"Any excess Spirit Stone should be invested into the Spirit Vein Spirit Vein to promote its advancement and growth."

Shi Jian turned to look at Sun Mao.

"Sun Mao, you have now broken through to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. Once you obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill, go into seclusion. I hope you will not disappoint me."

"The Sun Clan currently only has one Foundation Establishment, which is far from sufficient."

Upon hearing this, Sun Mao trembled.

"The Ancestor's kindness is like giving me a second life! Sun Mao would gladly die for him!"

Shi Jian ignored his declaration of loyalty and continued making arrangements.

"The third thing."

"Spread those thunder-type ores into the Thunder Fruit Courtyard and the Thunder Pool on the back mountain to expand the scale of the Thunder Pool and enhance its cultural significance."

"I want to completely transform the entire main peak into the prototype of a true Blessed Land of thunder."

"If you don't have enough formations, buy them; if you don't have enough Spirit Stone, sell materials. I only care about the results. I hope you will do your utmost. Do you understand?"

"Understood! We will certainly live up to our Ancestor's expectations!"

The two men accepted the order and withdrew, their steps hurried and full of energy.

Driven by massive resources, the entire Sun Clan family machine is about to begin operating at full speed, with everything revolving around the patriarch!

The cave abode became quiet.

Shi Jian closed his eyes, and in his soul, the phantom of the Purple Firmament Lightning Spirit appeared.

"Silly bear, you've got quite a lot of money at home."

"You're planning to turn this whole mountain into an impregnable fortress? Your ambition is truly grand, and your methods are certainly brilliant."

Purple Firmament's voice carried a hint of teasing, but also revealed anticipation.

Shi Jian examined the Demon Core internally.

Within the space inside his abdomen, the wisp of Violet Firmament Golden Lightning Qi was quietly suspended in his Dantian.

The domineering aura of destruction was firmly locked in the jade box, while on the other side, the New Wood Myriad Splendors Qi exuded vibrant vitality.

The two strands of Heaven and Earth Qi were his biggest trump card for this trip.

"The environment is well-arranged, and resources are in place."

"Then, it's time to prepare for the Core Formation."

After saying that, Shi Jian lay down on the wide stone bed and scanned the space in his abdomen with his Divine Sense.

Piles of Spirit Stone, pills, and Law Artifact artifacts were neatly arranged, and two strands of Heaven and Earth Qi were sealed in a jade box; these were his true resources.

What was just distributed to the Sun Clan consisted mostly of miscellaneous items.

The quantity was large, but the quality was somewhat lacking.

Purple Firmament sneered at Shi Jian's actions:

"Silly Bear, you gave all that junk to those humans outside, but kept these obscure gadgets for yourself."

"What, you're really afraid those two-legged sheep who till the land for you will rebel?"

Shi Jian didn't even lift his eyelids, his tone indifferent.

There's a saying among Human Race: "Those Non-Self of our kind will surely have different hearts."

"The Sun Clan is now supporting me because they need a powerful demon at the Foundation Establishment Realm, and because my years of hard work have changed the attitude of the Sun Clan family members towards me."

"But people's hearts are unpredictable, so we must be wary."

"In the future, when I am ready to Core Formation, that will also be the time when I am at my weakest."

"At that time, who can guarantee that Sun Clan's cronies won't have ulterior motives? People die for wealth, birds die for food."

"The three perspectives on Core Formation are difficult to overcome."

"The Sun Clan might not betray me because they need me, fear me, and also harbor some feelings for me..."

"But in the cultivation world, those who turn against each other are commonplace!"

"Aren't there countless cases of fathers and sons turning against each other, husbands and wives becoming enemies, and brothers killing each other?"

"I am ultimately a demon; humans and demons are destined to different paths."

"A small favor can be a great debt, but a large one can breed resentment; even a small favor can turn into a great enmity. It's always best to prevent things from escalating."

Hearing this, Purple Firmament remained silent for a moment, then muttered something:

"You scheming people, your hearts are all dirty."

"Seriously, with such a wicked heart, how could you still cultivate the Dao of Lightning? You've truly committed a sin."