txolops Chapter 88 Foundation Establishment Level 9
Chapter 88 Foundation Establishment Level 9
"No rush, no rush, let's check if there's any pitfall in that Heavenly Infant Fruit first..."
You gather your thoughts, silently reflecting in your heart.
The Heavenly Infant Fruit in the hands of True Immortal Biyue originated from the Nine Nether Sect Master.
Does anyone know if this Demonic Lord left any hidden tricks inside the Heavenly Infant Fruit?
Are you planning to wait several decades or even a hundred years to see if True Person Biyue has become a Nascent Soul True Monarch before making any decisions?
[True Master Biyue is already over four hundred years old, and will break through to the Nascent Soul stage within the next few decades at the latest.]
[If one can become a True Monarch, it means that even if there are any hidden tricks within the Heavenly Infant Fruit, they can be dealt with.]
You plan to have Master Biyue test the waters inside the Heavenly Infant Fruit for you first.
"A major upheaval is about to occur in the Taiyuan Domain..."
You steadied yourself, and this thought surfaced in your mind.
Of the millions of cultivators in Azure Moon Immortal City, only a dozen or so True Immortals survived; the rest were all devoured by the True Monarchs of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect...
This matter is bound to cause an unprecedented sensation in the Taiyuan Domain.
[Furthermore, with the True Monarch of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect about to launch a Great Domain War, judging from the current situation, the target of the Great Domain War is clearly the Taiyuan Domain...]
"A sign of chaos in this world..."
You thought to yourself.
The Great Domain War occurs every seven or eight hundred to a thousand years.
[A Foundation Establishment cultivator with a lifespan of over two hundred years has a one in four chance of encountering a Great Domain War; this is not a low-probability event.]
Of course, large-scale wars are both a disaster and an opportunity.
[Especially for independent cultivators without any connections]
During the Great Domain War, in order to encourage the cultivators of its own Great Domain, Taiyuan Palace will inevitably release a large number of high-end resources, including but not limited to Foundation Establishment Pills and Crystal Condensation Pills.
According to past records of the Great Domain Wars, each Great Domain War has given rise to a group of True Persons with independent cultivation backgrounds.
"For me, the Great Domain War will at most make this simulation a little more difficult. When the next simulation comes, I'll have the experience from this one..."
You thought to yourself silently.
......
The battle between the Purple Void True Lord of Taiyuan Palace and the Seven Fiend Demon Lord of the Nine Netherworld Domain was beyond the comprehension of "Little Black".
The main problem is that 'Little Black' can't keep up. When two True Monarchs fight, they can cover tens or hundreds of miles in an instant, and 'Little Black' can't keep up either.
[But you didn't let 'Little Black' return to Maple Mountain immediately.]
Instead, let them wander around outside for a few years.
Although "Little Black" was spying from hundreds of miles away from Biyue Immortal City.
But who knows if the True Lord has any tricks up his sleeve? What if he notices 'Little Black' spying on him and keeps a close watch?
[This possibility is very low. With the True Lord's abilities, if he sensed 'Little Black' spying, he could simply kill it with a flick of his wrist.]
But you still intend to take precautions, since it doesn't require any cost.
......
Two weeks later, Shen Lingxiu hurriedly found you.
"Wang Lang, something terrible has happened..." Shen Lingxiu's face turned pale. "Azure Moon Immortal City..."
As a second-tier array master, Shen Lingxiu also had her own connections, and news of what happened in Biyue Immortal City quickly reached her.
"I just found out too..." you said gravely.
[You are a second-tier alchemist, the president of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce, and the owner of Luofeng Market. Your connections are no less than Shen Lingxiu's. At this time, if you pretend not to know anything, it will seem a bit deliberate.]
"How could the city lord..." Shen Lingxiu's tone was still filled with disbelief.
In her eyes, True Person Biyue was of noble character and would not bow to the sect.
How could such a person do something as worthless as selling out millions of cultivators in the entire city?
Shen Lingxiu felt that some kind of faith she held was collapsing.
"Too naive..." You glanced at Shen Lingxiu, whose expression had turned somber, and sighed inwardly.
To some extent, Shen Lingxiu has not yet been truly beaten down by the cultivation world; the only setback she has encountered is the betrayal by the Lin family.
Moreover, with the help of the contingency plan left by his parents, he quickly overcame this setback.
"If it weren't for Wang Lang... I'm afraid I would have..." Shen Lingxiu finally realized what was happening, her voice revealing a hint of lingering fear.
[If you hadn't invited her to set up the market array, Shen Lingxiu would never have left the Immortal City, and her fate would probably have been the same as that of millions of cultivators in the Immortal City.]
"What a pity about Brother Zhao and the others..."
Sadness immediately appeared on your face.
At the same time, examine yourself to see if you have left any loopholes.
You left the Immortal City more than ten years ahead of schedule, the reason being to start building your own market town.
[During this time, Shen Lingxiu was invited over to set up the protective array for the market.]
Both the motive and the reason are there.
There's not a trace of artifice in it.
Even if Taiyuan Palace investigates afterwards, they won't find anything.
Upon hearing this, Shen Lingxiu also looked sorrowful.
Most of her friends are also in the Immortal City.
......
[In the eighty-third year, you are ninety-nine years old]
The news of Azure Moon Immortal City spread throughout the Taiyuan Domain, causing countless cultivators to live in fear and unease.
Soon, Taiyuan Palace issued a notice stating that it would definitely demand an explanation from the Nine Nether Domain, while also reassuring various forces that there was no need to worry about this happening again, as Taiyuan Palace and sect cultivators would be patrolling the area.
[In the eighty-fourth year, you will be one hundred years old]
A cultivator from a sect came to visit.
"My name is Wu Ming, a cultivator from the Taiyuan Palace."
Wu Ming said with a smile.
He had a refined demeanor and a clean-cut appearance, making him impossible to dislike.
"So it was a high-ranking cultivator from Taiyuan Palace!"
With a solemn expression, you welcomed Wu Ming into the cave.
You weren't particularly surprised by the visit of this Taiyuan Palace cultivator.
The matter of Master Biyue has had a huge impact, and Taiyuan Palace will definitely conduct a thorough investigation afterward.
[You were stationed in Biyue Immortal City for decades. Although you have left, you are still on the Taiyuan Palace's investigation list.]
[You're just speculating that Taiyuan Palace doesn't suspect you at all. If they really did, they wouldn't have waited until now to come and investigate.]
"Master Wang, I have come to inquire why you left the Immortal City in the first place..."
Wu Mingyu asked in a gentle tone.
You immediately gave the reason you had prepared beforehand.
"I truly didn't expect the City Lord... that Azure Moon Demoness would do this..." Your expression was quite somber.
[There was no indication that she condemned or distanced herself from Biyue Zhenren.]
Instead, he looked disheartened.
Seeing this, Wu Ming nodded secretly.
Before coming here, he conducted extensive research on you and concluded that you had no problems.
Your behavior at this moment is perfectly reasonable.
[After all, given Biyue Zhenren's past character, no one expected her to do such a thing. You've been stationed in the Immortal City for decades; you must have received some kindness from Biyue Zhenren.]
At this point, immediately showing an attitude of drawing a clear line is certainly not a problem, but it will make Wu Ming realize your cold-heartedness.
"I just came to ask."
After asking a few questions, Wu Ming got up to leave.
"Fellow Daoist Wu..." You followed him, handing him several bottles of pills. "Fallen Maple Mountain is a small place; this is just a small token of my appreciation."
"Oh, Master Wang, why bother..." Although Wu Ming's tone was one of refusal, he still put away the bottles of pills, patting his chest and saying, "Master Wang, don't worry, I'm just here for a routine inquiry, there won't be any problems."
Wu Ming revealed some inside information to you.
You watched Wu Ming leave.
Even in the cultivation world, interpersonal relationships are still important. By giving someone a pill, you are essentially establishing a connection. If you need something from the Taiyuan Palace in the future, you won't be unable to find someone to introduce you.
A few bottles of pills are nothing to you.
.....
In the eighty-fifth year, at the age of one hundred and one, you learn of the deaths of your eldest and second eldest brothers.
Under your protection, our parents, elder brothers, and others all lived past one hundred years old, which is considered longevity. They lived much more comfortably than ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivators.
[In the eighty-sixth year, you are one hundred and two years old]
[We finally know the outcome of the battle between the Purple Void True Lord and the Seven Fiends True Lord.]
[The battle between the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs ended with True Monarch Zixu gaining the upper hand, while True Monarch Qisha retreated to the Nine Nether Realm.]
[In the eighty-seventh year, you are one hundred and three years old]
[You have noticed the changes in the Taiyuan Domain. The Taiyuan Palace has begun to conscript cultivators from its sects to go to the border and confront the Nine Nether Domain.]
As for Master Biyue? Her whereabouts remain unknown.
[In the eighty-eighth year, you are one hundred and four years old]
After wandering outside for several years, the Dark Eagle has finally returned to Maple Leaf Mountain with your approval.
[In the eighty-ninth year, you are 105 years old]
[The Dark Eagle has reached the peak of the mid-stage of Tier 2]
[You are preparing for the Dark Demon Eagle's breakthrough.]
[You're 106 years old now, in your 90th year]
[The Dark Eagle has advanced to the late stage of Tier 2]
[From this point on, this Earth-grade bloodline demon beast had reached the peak of maturity.]
[In the ninety-first year, you are one hundred and seven years old]
[You've learned that on the front lines bordering the Nine Nether Domain, cultivators from both domains have already begun fighting.]
[In the ninety-second year, you are 108 years old]
You vaguely sense that you are approaching the peak of the eighth level of Foundation Establishment.
[In the ninety-third year, you are one hundred and nine years old, and have cultivated to the peak of the eighth level of Foundation Establishment.]
You are beginning to prepare for a breakthrough.
[You are 94 years old, you are 110 years old, and you have entered the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.]
[The ninth level of Foundation Establishment, also known as the Perfection of Foundation Establishment, means that you are qualified to attempt the Core Formation stage.]