CHAPTER 347: CHAPTER 347: NIAN CHUAN FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT

Within the Water and Wood Cave Heaven, the development of the medicine field was done by Lu Yuanshan alongside She Qingqing and Li Weixiao.

The three wielded spiritual hoes, enthusiastically working to cultivate the land.

Given the abundant Water and Wood Spiritual Qi within the Cave Heaven, after the medicine field was developed, there was no need for She Qingqing or Li Weixiao to employ the Spirit Gathering Rain Technique to irrigate the field and create nutrients for the soil.

The land, already nourished by the spiritual qi of water and wood, was endowed with excellent nutrients.

Therefore, as long as the medicine field area was developed, planting could commence.

Transplanting spirit medicine from the medicinal garden into the Water and Wood Cave Heaven took the trio a full two days, and the process went relatively smoothly.

The spirit plants, including the Spiritual Peach Tree and the Cyan Plum Spirit Tree, were uniformly transplanted into the Cave Heaven.

Going forward, She Qingqing and Li Weixiao would also move here to reside.

Speaking of this, Lu Yuanshan was very meticulous, personally ensuring the entire medicinal garden, including its houses, was moved here — every blade of grass and piece of wood underwent a complete relocation.

Henceforth, the spirit medicine and spirit plants already planted in the Cave Heaven would require She Qingqing to spend time caring for them.

This posed a challenge for She Qingqing.

After assisting She Qingqing with the relocation of the spirit medicine, Lu Yuanshan carried a Qi Combination Elixir into his Cultivation Cave Mansion to begin consuming the elixir to breach his bottleneck and advance his cultivation level.

Lu Yuanshan’s current cultivation had reached Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment, a breakthrough made not long ago.

With a clear mind, he sat cross-legged entering a cultivation state, slowly refining the Qi Combination Elixir, which lasted three to four days.

The two Qi Combination Elixirs significantly aided Lu Yuanshan.

This allowed him to break through two realms in one go, stepping into Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment, achieving Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Meanwhile, not only did Lu Yuanshan see significant amplification in his cultivation.

Lu Zhiwei and Lu Changfeng similarly benefited considerably after refining the Qi Combination Elixir.

Lu Zhiwei advanced from Third-Layer Foundation Establishment to late-stage Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment, almost showing signs of entering Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment.

Lu Changfeng advanced from Second-Layer Foundation Establishment to Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment.

Overall, all three increased their cultivation by more than two layers.

If not for the limited quantity of Qi Combination Elixir, consuming more than four could generate elixir toxins in the body, endangering cultivators’ lives.

Otherwise, just by consuming the Qi Combination Elixir, one could easily attain Great Perfection in Foundation Establishment, reaching the level of being prepared for Crystallization.

As for Cyan Mountain Sect, they currently have two Five Elements Crystals, obtained by Lu Yuanshan in collaboration with Bai Yuji, Liu Hanyan, and Yang Zhengyuan during treasure exploration.

With the elevation in cultivation among Lu Yuanshan and the others, the sect’s strength had been further solidified.

In the coming days, the Water and Wood Cave Heaven as a cultivation treasure site gradually opened for sect disciples.

Those able to enter for cultivation are disciples with Water and Wood as their main spirit roots.

Once inside, the cultivation amplification they could achieve was approximately forty percent, which was quite remarkable.

Notably, Zhang Nianchuan recently experienced significant elevation in cultivation.

The results were entirely due to the elixir treasures he obtained.

From his previous Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, Zhang Nianchuan achieved a breakthrough to Great Perfection in Qi Cultivation, laying a solid foundation for Foundation Establishment, ready for the next step.

Upon learning about Zhang Nianchuan’s cultivation enhancement and readiness for Foundation Establishment, Lu Yuanshan immediately summoned Zhang Nianchuan, contemplating seeking a Foundation Establishment Pill for him.

Cyan Mountain Sect, with each new Foundation Establishment Cultivator born, would be better positioned to combat Hengyue Sect and fend off external enemies after the Sect Establishment Order’s protection period expires.

"Nianchuan, your cultivation advancement over the years has been evident to all; you yourself have worked hard and contributed much to the sect."

"This time, breaking through to Great Perfection in Qi Cultivation so quickly, you truly did well!"

"I will do my best to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill for your Foundation Establishment!"

"You needn’t worry about the Foundation Establishment Pill."

"The sect has already gathered the main ingredients for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, and with She Qingqing’s improvement in alchemy mastery, it wouldn’t take more than a year or two for Cyan Mountain Sect to produce its own Foundation Establishment Pill!"

In this meeting, Lu Yuanshan became rather chatty, his face filled with smiles, holding high regard for Zhang Nianchuan’s future prospects.

Among the disciples of Cyan Mountain Sect, the highest cultivation level currently belonged to Zhang Nianchuan.

Next was Song Minghui, whose cultivation had reached Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation, soon capable of achieving Foundation Establishment.

"Thank you, Sect Leader."

Listening to Lu Yuanshan’s chatter warmed Zhang Nianchuan’s heart, revealing a hint of resolute determination on his face.

However, Zhang Nianchuan’s next words surprised Lu Yuanshan, almost making him think he misheard.

"Sect Leader, regarding Foundation Establishment, I have my own thoughts."

"I plan to enter secluded cultivation for Foundation Establishment within the next few days."

Zhang Nianchuan’s tone was calm, as though discussing a trivial matter.

"You plan to establish your Foundation within the next few days?"

Lu Yuanshan’s gaze sharpened, intending to persuade him against it, but the words remained unsaid.

"Nianchuan, Foundation Establishment is no trivial matter; have you thought this through?"

If a Qi Cultivator attempted Foundation Establishment without a Foundation Establishment Pill, they faced significant peril.

Failure in Foundation Establishment would inevitably result in ruptured meridians and a tragic demise.

Throughout history, thousands of Qi Cultivators halted at the threshold of Foundation Establishment.

The advent of the Foundation Establishment Pill sought to mitigate these dangers and improve the success rate of establishing a Foundation.

With such promising prospects, Nianchuan could easily wait a year or two for the sect’s own Foundation Establishment Pill to ensure a secure Foundation establishment without haste.

"Sect Leader, I’ve considered thoroughly."

In response to Lu Yuanshan’s inquiry, Zhang Nianchuan answered with solemnity, "Sect Leader, please permit my decision."

Upon hearing these words, Lu Yuanshan pondered deeply.

Foregoing a Foundation Establishment Pill posed a formidable risk for Foundation Establishment, possibly prematurely ending his path of cultivation.

However, it wasn’t impossible for one to succeed in Foundation Establishment without a pill.

The True Essence condensed by a cultivator who succeeds without a Foundation Establishment Pill is richer and more potent compared to those relying on external means like consuming a Foundation Establishment Pill for success.

Such cultivators wield greater strength within the same tier.

Lu Yuanshan certainly understood these pros and cons.

Yet, Zhang Nianchuan opted to forgo the pill and take this risk, prompting Lu Yuanshan to ask.

"Nianchuan, have you encountered some difficulty requiring urgent growth in strength?"

Upon contemplation, this seemed likely.

Seemingly confirming Lu Yuanshan’s speculation, Zhang Nianchuan quietly nodded without elaborating.

Seeing this, Lu Yuanshan refrained from further questioning.

He gave Zhang Nianchuan a deep look, then retrieved a note from his storage bag, handing it to Zhang Nianchuan.