txolops Chapter 33 Rising to the Peak
Chapter 33 Rising to the Peak
After Xie Duanfeng and Deacon You left, Xiao Huanfeng returned to calm.
But the news of Zhang Tie's successful foundation building spread like wildfire throughout Xiao Huan Peak.
"Have you heard? Some of the rogue cultivators who just entered the Ascension Ceremony two months ago have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage!"
"Impossible! It's only been two months, could he have dual spiritual roots?"
"How is that impossible? He secluded himself on Lingxian Peak for two months and emerged as a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"
"Successfully built up with just one Foundation Establishment Pill! My luck is incredible!"
"Luck? A rogue cultivator who reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining in his early twenties, and you call that luck?"
The discussions rose and fell among the outer disciples of Xiaohuan Peak, and even reached the other two outer peaks.
Some people were envious, some were jealous, and some didn't believe it, but the facts were right in front of them: Zhang Tie had indeed successfully established his foundation.
The other nine cultivators who entered at the same time were the most concerned about this matter, and Yang Ding reacted the most strongly.
Yang Ding not only possesses dual spiritual roots, but also has the backing of the Yang family, which has a Core Formation cultivator. He was nurtured as a seed from a young age, and he was the first person to win a spot in the Spirit Beast Mountain at the Ascension Conference.
Unexpectedly, the first person to achieve Foundation Establishment was actually a rogue cultivator!
"Impossible! He has three spiritual roots and only one Foundation Establishment Pill; his chances of success are less than 50%. How could he possibly have succeeded in Foundation Establishment!"
"Brother, it's absolutely true. The Xie family coveted the Foundation Establishment Pill in Zhang Tie's possession and caused a scene at the Enforcement Hall. Deacon You of the Enforcement Hall personally handled the matter and witnessed that Zhang Tie had already reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment!"
Yang Ding fell silent immediately!
"Don't disturb me for the next six months, I'm going into seclusion!" Yang Ding walked towards Lingxian Peak without looking back.
"Brother, aren't you going to wait for the clan to send another Foundation Establishment Pill?"
"I'm not waiting any longer. If a rogue cultivator with three spiritual roots can succeed with just one Foundation Establishment Pill, why can't I, with two spiritual roots?"
The news of Yang Ding's seclusion also reached the ears of the others. Some sighed that he had been spurred on by Zhang Tie, while others quietly went to Lingxian Peak to try to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage as well!
Zhang Tie was unaware of these matters, and even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared.
After successfully establishing his foundation, it would be inappropriate for him to live on Xiaohuan Peak, where the outer disciples reside.
On the one hand, the spiritual energy in the cave was only at the first level, which could not support his cultivation. On the other hand, there was a rule in the Spirit Beast Mountain that Foundation Establishment cultivators would automatically be promoted to inner disciples and reside in one of the sixteen main peaks.
As for which one to go to, that will have to wait for Sect Leader Qiu Yue to decide!
Just then, a communication talisman descended from the sky and stopped in front of the cave's protective barrier.
Zhang Tie reached out and summoned a communication talisman, which flew in and landed in his palm. The talisman transformed into a line of golden characters: "Zhang Tie, come to the Spirit Beast Hall immediately—Qiu."
The sect leader summons you!
Zhang Tie put all the items in the cave into his storage bag, then turned and left the cave.
Two months later, Zhang Tie stood in front of the Spirit Beast Hall once again.
The doors of the Spirit Beast Hall opened, and a waft of sandalwood incense wafted out. Zhang Tie stepped inside and saw that Sect Leader Qiu Yue was as busy as ever, almost buried behind a pile of jade tubes.
"Zhang Tie greets Senior Brother Sect Leader!" Zhang Tie clasped his hands in a salute.
Qiu Yue raised his head, put down the jade tube in his hand, lingered his gaze on Zhang Tie for a while, and nodded.
"Junior brother, no need for formalities. Early Foundation Establishment stage, solid foundation, not bad. Please have a seat!"
Zhang Tie sat down on the chair next to him.
"I've heard about your Foundation Establishment. The Xie family was indeed wrong, but the Enforcement Hall has handled it impartially, so you don't need to worry about them!"
"The path of cultivation only begins after you have established your foundation. You must guard against arrogance and impatience!"
"Junior brother understands!"
Qiu Yue nodded, took a jade tube from the table, and handed it to Zhang Tie.
"These are the rules for inner disciples of Spirit Beast Mountain. Take a look."
Zhang Tie took the jade tube and probed it with his divine sense.
The jade tube contained little information, but each piece was clear.
Inner disciples of Spirit Beast Mountain can receive thirty spirit stones and one bottle of Condensation Pills suitable for early Foundation Establishment cultivators. They can also choose one of the sixteen main peaks to open a cave dwelling.
However, Foundation Establishment cultivators must complete a sect mission every ten years, otherwise their contribution points will be deducted. At the same time, Foundation Establishment cultivators can freely enter and exit the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion inside the sect. The second floor requires contribution points to exchange for cultivation techniques and spells.
"You are currently in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, so Xiao Huan Peak in the outer sect is not suitable for you to live on. Choose one of the sixteen main peaks," Qiu Yue said.
Zhang Tie thought for a moment, then stood up and clasped his hands in greeting: "Senior Brother Sect Leader, I am new to Spirit Beast Mountain and unfamiliar with the main peak. Please guide me!"
Qiu Yue glanced at Zhang Tie and smiled slightly. This kid knows how to talk.
"The sixteen main peaks each have their own unique characteristics. Although my Spirit Beast Mountain is famous in the cultivation world for its beast taming, it also involves other cultivation arts..."
"Spirit Beast Peak is suitable for cultivators who practice beast taming, Spirit Herb Peak is suitable for cultivators who practice alchemy, and Spirit Weapon Peak is suitable for cultivators who practice weapon crafting... What cultivation method do you practice?"
"Senior Brother Sect Leader, I cultivate the 'Golden Condensation Technique,' an earth-metal attribute cultivation method!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Qiu Yue's eyes: "This technique... I've never heard of it before?"
"I obtained it by chance while I was practicing as a rogue cultivator!" Zhang Tie said without batting an eye.
Qiu Yue didn't ask any further questions. It's not uncommon for a rogue cultivator to accidentally obtain a cultivation technique in the cultivation world.
"Earth and metal elements are unsuitable for both Spirit Beast Peak and Spirit Herb Peak..."
Qiu Yue thought for a moment, scratching his head, when suddenly he seemed to have thought of something and his eyes lit up.
"How about going to Lingxian Peak? Lingxian Peak is responsible for finding spiritual veins and ley lines for the sect. They often deal with those spiritual mines and veins. You can take on a mission to guard a spiritual mine. Those mines are rich in spiritual energy, which is suitable for your cultivation. Moreover, Martial Aunt Han of Lingxian Peak specializes in earth-attribute cultivation techniques. If you're lucky, it's not impossible for Martial Aunt Han to take you as her personal disciple!"
Upon hearing that the earth elemental energy was abundant, Zhang Tie's eyes lit up, and he quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Sect Leader. Then this junior brother will head to Spirit Immortal Peak!"
Qiu Yue nodded, picked up another jade tablet from the table, and handed it to Zhang Tie.
"This is a restriction token for Lingxian Peak. Once you arrive at Lingxian Peak, someone will take you to arrange your cave dwelling!"
Zhang Tie accepted the jade tablet, then rose to take his leave.
Qiu Yue watched Zhang Tie's retreating figure, nodded slightly, and quickly plunged back into his busy work.
Zhang Tie left the Spirit Beast Hall and took a deep breath.
Unexpectedly, Lingxian Peak, which he had visited once, was skilled at finding spiritual energy and veins. However, according to Qiu Yue's introduction, going to Lingxian Peak was indeed a good place for him!
The cultivation of the "Mysterious Earth Condensing Gold Technique" requires absorbing the energy of earth's evil spirits or veins to condense a golden embryo more quickly and enhance one's physical strength.
It can be said that the more earthly evil energy he absorbs, the faster his strength increases!
Once the golden embryo is formed, Zhang Tie can officially begin to cultivate the evil-breaking golden energy within his body as his trump card and killing move!
Once he cultivates the Golden Qi of Destruction, he will not be afraid even if that mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Xie family comes to cause trouble!
The Book of Cause and Effect flashed through my mind.
[Promoted to an inner disciple of Spirit Beast Mountain, and stationed at Spirit Immortal Peak!]
[Causality value +100, current causality value: 210]