txolops Chapter 56 Choosing a Cultivation Technique! An audience with Li Huayuan!
Chapter 56 Choosing a Cultivation Technique! An audience with Li Huayuan!
The moment this drop of liquid true essence appeared, it seemed to generate some kind of gravitational force. The surrounding raging mist-like true essence, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, frantically converged, compressed, and transformed towards this point!
More and more of the misty true essence transformed into liquid, starting with just one drop, then several drops, then a dozen drops... Finally, a small pool of slowly rotating, pale red liquid true essence with an inner spiritual light formed in the center of the Qi Sea!
Although its volume is much smaller than the previous mist-like true essence, the pure energy and essence it contains have undergone earth-shattering changes!
"Click..."
It was as if a soft sound, like some kind of shackle being broken, came from deep within my body.
Lin Chuan shuddered, his bones emitting a series of soft popping sounds, and some grayish-black impurities seeped from his skin, which were then dispersed by the pale golden spiritual light flowing across his body.
A surge of spiritual energy, far more refined, substantial, and condensed than that of a Qi Refining stage cultivator, emanated uncontrollably from his body, only to be quickly contained by him.
Foundation building complete!
Lin Chuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze bright and radiant.
The previous pain and exhaustion vanished, replaced by a feeling of rebirth—a sense of ease and power.
Upon internal observation, the liquid true essence within the dantian, though still shallow, was as stable as a rock, slowly circulating and continuously absorbing external spiritual energy to replenish and strengthen itself.
"Finally... I've reached Foundation Establishment!"
Even with Lin Chuan's composure, he couldn't help but feel his heart surging with emotion at this moment, his whisper filled with barely suppressed excitement and joy.
Successfully establishing one's foundation means that one's lifespan increases to two hundred years, and that the nature of one's true essence undergoes a qualitative change, enabling one to cultivate more powerful spells.
Only then can one truly be considered to have entered the inner sanctum of the path of cultivation, transcending the lowest level of "mortals" and possessing the basic qualifications to pursue immortality.
Feeling the liquid true essence flowing through his body and his divine sense, which was several times stronger than before, Lin Chuan spent some time adapting to and stabilizing this new realm.
He carefully examined himself and confirmed that his foundation was solid and there was no sign of weakness. The medicinal power of the three Foundation Building Pills had been completely absorbed and transformed, leaving no hidden dangers.
After the initial joy, a practical problem arose—the cultivation method.
The "Fire Separation Technique" I practiced before was only a basic technique, which could only be cultivated to the Qi Refining stage. Now that I have successfully established my foundation, I must switch to a higher-level technique to continue improving my cultivation.
Although the "Mysterious Fire Technique" bestowed by the Lin family patriarch was a high-level technique, sufficient to sustain one until the late stage of Core Formation, Lin Chuan frowned slightly after reading its contents.
"The 'Mysterious Fire Technique' is of decent quality, and its accompanying spells are also practical, but... it is ultimately just an ordinary high-level technique."
Cultivation speed, mana purity, assistance in breaking through bottlenecks, and future development potential... are all only average.
Lin Chuan pondered, "My goal is far more than just Core Formation?"
Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation... and even higher levels are the goals to pursue. The higher the starting point, the smoother and farther the subsequent path will be.
He knew the importance of cultivation techniques to cultivators; a top-tier cultivation technique often meant stronger combat power among those of the same level.
Faster cultivation speed, a more solid foundation, and greater potential for advancement.
As a Core Formation cultivator and an elder of Huangfeng Valley, Li Huayuan's main cultivation method must be extraordinary, and the cultivation manuals he collects are far superior to those of the Lin family.
"It seems I need to formally pay my respects to Master Li Huayuan," Lin Chuan thought to himself.
As previously agreed.
Once he successfully establishes his foundation, he can formally become Li Huayuan's disciple.
At that time, not only will the master-disciple relationship be finalized, but they will also be able to ask their master for guidance on the path of cultivation after Foundation Establishment, and may even receive a higher-level cultivation technique that is more suitable for them.
His current cave dwelling is still in Xuankun Mountain, but now that he has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, according to the sect rules, he can apply to the sect to open an independent cave dwelling.
Without further hesitation, Lin Chuan stood up and changed into a clean blue robe. "This is where dreams begin, and where dreams come true." (Cola Novels)
Furthermore, he packed everything up and put it into his storage bag, then pushed open the stone door of the quiet room and removed the restrictions outside the courtyard.
After doing all this, Lin Chuan piloted his flying magical artifact, transforming into a streak of crimson light, and sped off towards the southwest of Yellow Maple Valley.
Green Wave Cave was the very cave that his master, Li Huayuan, had told him about.
When Lin Chuan set off, it was still dark.
When the sky begins to lighten.
He had already seen Li Huayuan's cave.
The mountains before us are verdant and clear.
At the foot of the mountain, there is a huge waterfall.
Li Huayuan's cave dwelling is hidden behind this waterfall.
Lin Chuan landed on the ground.
A sound transmission talisman appeared at my fingertips.
"Disciple Lin Chuan has now successfully established his foundation and has come to pay his respects to Master!"
Lin Chuan recorded a voice and sent the transmission talisman into the giant waterfall.
And just then...
The divination results have been updated.
Golden lettering appeared in mid-air before my eyes.
Today's divination result: Very auspicious.
[The divination reads: You visited Li Huayuan and, because of your breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage, you were accepted as a personal disciple instead of a nominal one. Li Huayuan decided to reward you for helping him win the bet.]
"It seems everything will go smoothly!"
Lin Chuan felt at ease.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. In the original story, although Han Li handed over many spiritual herbs, he ultimately failed to let Li Huayuan win the bet.
This time is different.
Li Huayuan won three Invisible Needle Talisman Treasures and a Blood Thread Dragon Inner Core.
He must be happy.
Even if his master's wife hadn't suffered any mishaps while practicing the cultivation technique and hadn't needed those spiritual herbs to save her life, Li Huayuan wouldn't have been stingy in rewarding her with a scroll of cultivation techniques.
Just as Lin Chuan was pondering this.
Suddenly, a large hole appeared out of thin air in the water curtain, and a thin, scholarly man in his thirties flew out of it.
Upon seeing Lin Chuan, this person immediately greeted him with great enthusiasm:
"Are you Junior Brother Lin Chuan? I am Yu Kun, the eldest disciple of our master. You can just call me Senior Brother Yu!"
After the scholar finished speaking, he gracefully floated down to Lin Chuan's side.
She looked at Lin Chuan with a big smile.
"Greetings, Senior Brother!" Lin Chuan greeted him.
Senior Brother Yu Kun's smile deepened, and he said in an extremely friendly tone:
"Don't call me Senior Brother, it's too formal! Just call me Senior Brother Yu."
I've heard about Junior Brother Lin from Master long ago. It's truly remarkable that he participated in the Crimson Trial and returned with such a great victory!
Yu Kun praised repeatedly.
"Moreover, the Foundation Establishment Pills were only distributed three months ago, and Junior Brother has already successfully established his foundation. It seems that his talent is quite good!" Yu Kun said with a smile.
He was very talkative and outgoing.
"It was all just luck!"
Lin Chuan responded to each of his words.
"Oh right, Master is still waiting for you in the cave, Junior Brother! Let's not keep him waiting any longer, let's go into Green Wave Cave first!"
Yu Kun seemed to have just remembered this, slapped the back of his head, and then said with a grin.
Lin Chuan's lips twitched slightly upon seeing the other party's reaction.
But he maintained a respectful demeanor, gave an affirmative answer, and flew into the water curtain together...