Chapter 383

Chapter 383 Breakthrough, Foundation Establishment Stage!

“Young Master Lu, I’ve made up my mind. After listening to your explanation of the path to immortality, I’m quite interested in practicing the art of cultivation.”

Lin Zhirui stood by the spiritual field for a long time before returning to the courtyard and speaking to Lu Qing.

“The art of cultivation…”

Lu Qing, unsurprised, smiled and nodded. “That’s easy. Once you’ve completely transformed your zhenqi into spiritual energy, I can teach you a technique for cultivating the art of cultivation.”

“Young Master Lu, is this really possible?”

Although he had a premonition, Lin Zhirui was still overjoyed when Lu Qing actually said it.

He even felt a little uneasy.

After all, that was the art of cultivating immortality, a technique coveted by even the most elite sects in Zhongzhou.

And yet Lu Qing offered to teach it to him so readily.

“It’s just the basics of cultivating immortality. Your Excellency Zhirui, there’s no need to be so polite. The path of cultivation is long, and sometimes mutual support is needed to go further.

The Qi Refining Stage is only the beginning of the path to immortality; the years of cultivation ahead are still long.”

Lu Qing’s profound words plunged Lin Zhirui into deep thought.

…

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another month had passed.

During this month, the fifth Heavenly Dao Sound, which Lu Qing had longed for, had not yet emanated.

He could clearly sense that the laws of heaven and earth had evolved to a limit half a month earlier.

Yet, it had not immediately triggered the Fifth Heavenly Dao Sound, ushering in the next stage of evolution.

Instead, it remained dormant, as if something was brewing.

This made Lu Qing realize that this Fifth Heavenly Dao Sound must be extraordinary.

Once it sounded, the world would likely undergo profound changes.

It was just unknown how long this incubation would take before the transformation took place.

However, the absence of the Heavenly Dao Sound did not affect Lu Qing’s progress in cultivation.

After more than a month of refinement, his accumulation had finally reached its limit, reaching the point where he was once again forced to break through.

So he took some time off and returned to the Jade Transformation Cavern to prepare for a retreat.

Within the Jade Transformation Cavern, over two months later, the spiritual energy that Lu Qing had depleted the previous time had long since refilled.

It was even more dense, almost reaching the point of atomization.

Seeing this, Lu Qing was delighted.

His accumulation was immense; the spiritual energy required for a breakthrough would surely be staggering.

The spiritual energy gathered in the village alone would likely be insufficient.

That was why he had chosen to reach the Jade Transformation Cavern for his breakthrough.

Sure enough, the spiritual energy was even richer than he had expected, and should be enough to support his breakthrough.

Sitting in the quiet room, Lu Qing fully activated the cavern’s formation, confirming that everything was working.

With a subtle shift of thought, he relaxed his mind, no longer suppressing the urge to break through.

The next moment, spiritual energy surged within the quiet room, and Lu Qing’s body underwent an immediate transformation.

Lu Qing pursued the path of physical cultivation. Breakthroughs in physical cultivation begin with the body itself.

Under his influence, his already exceptionally strong body began to undergo a deeper transformation.

The bone marrow, muscles, blood vessels, meridians, acupoints… all became more vibrant and energetic.

These transformations required a powerful source of spiritual energy.

Lu Qing’s body transformed into a bottomless pit, continuously absorbing the spiritual energy within the cavern. This energy was then refined and purified by his natal magic weapon, the Five Elements Gourd, to power his breakthrough.

Fortunately, over the past two months, the Jade Transformation Cavern had accumulated a sufficient amount of spiritual energy.

Furthermore, the operation of the great formation was continuously gathering spiritual energy from the outside world.

Otherwise, the energy needed for Lu Qing’s breakthrough would be insufficient.

Lu Qing sank into the deepest level of meditation, and the “flame” within the Lihuo Cauldron closely observed his breakthrough.

It watched with awe as Lu Qing continuously devoured the spiritual energy within the Jade Transformation Cavern, which had almost condensed into mist.

It was just a breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Back in the Lihuo Sect, it had seen this countless times.

But it had never seen anyone’s breakthrough require the absorption of so much spiritual energy.

This movement, minus the lack of a heavenly tribulation, was almost comparable to a breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage.

Yan couldn’t help but feel anticipation.

Lu Qing’s foundation was truly immense.

By the time he reached the Qi Refining stage, his physical form had already reached a state of radiant light, comparable to that of a physical cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage.

His strength rivaled that of a cultivator who had reached Perfect Foundation Establishment.

After this breakthrough, what level of strength would he reach?

Within the Jade Cavern, sunlight was invisible.

Only the luminescent walls illuminated everything.

Of course, this didn’t faze “Yan.”

As an artifact spirit, it wouldn’t be so easily deceived.

Its grasp of timing was impeccable.

Lu Qing’s breakthrough lasted three days and three nights.

On the morning of the fourth day, his body suddenly shook, scattering the thinning spiritual energy around him. The entire cavern trembled slightly.

A powerful aura emanated from him,

like an ancient behemoth, terrifying and unnatural.

Lu Qing opened his eyes, a look of delight.

His breakthrough had been remarkably smooth. Although it was a breakthrough to a greater realm, it hadn’t triggered the heavenly tribulation he had experienced when he had previously entered the Innate Realm.

There were no difficulties or setbacks along the way; everything flowed naturally, and the breakthrough was achieved spontaneously.

This is the benefit of a strong foundation and deep accumulation.

Those cultivators who face desperate and life-threatening challenges to break through to a new realm

often do so because they haven’t accumulated enough experience and haven’t honed their foundations firmly enough.

This is why they encounter so many obstacles and find it so difficult to break through.

“Is this the Foundation Establishment Realm?”

In the Jade Cave, Lu Qing extended his hand, observing the glow on his skin and feeling the immense power within him, a puzzled expression on his face.

He could sense that his body was several times stronger than before the breakthrough.

The spiritual energy within his dantian surged likewise.

Even the soul talisman in his brow acupoint had been significantly strengthened.

Now, if he were to face the gray-robed old monk again, he would likely crush him to smithereens with his physical strength alone, without resorting to any other means.

“Congratulations, young master, on your successful breakthrough. Entering the Foundation Establishment Stage at such a young age is a rare feat, even in the ancient era of immortal cultivation.”

Yan’s phantom immediately appeared beside Lu Qing, congratulating him.

“You’ve only just reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. The path of cultivation is endless, and the Foundation Establishment Stage is merely the starting point. I’m still a long way from reaching that point.” Lu Qing shook his head.

Yan remained silent.

Indeed, the Foundation Establishment Stage is only the beginning of cultivation.

In the ancient era of immortal cultivation, even those in major sects wouldn’t necessarily be able to enter the inner gate.

But Lu Qing was different.

Although he had only just broken through, judging by the aura he exuded,

Yan estimated that he could now rival even a Jindan-level cultivator.

“Senior Yan, how long did it take me to break through?” Lu Qing asked.

“Exactly three days.”

“Three days? That’s longer than I expected,” Lu Qing said, a little surprised.

“Young Master has accumulated a lot of experience, so it will naturally take

him longer to break through.” “You’ve been out for so long, let’s go back first.”

Although Lu Qing wanted to test how much his strength had increased,

the Jade Cave was a bit small and he couldn’t use his full strength.

He had also promised Xiaoyan that he wouldn’t be out for too long.

It wouldn’t be too late to slowly test it after returning to the village.

Moreover, after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, his training plan would also have to change, and he had to plan it carefully.

(End of this chapter)