Scourge Messenger

Chapter 396 Yan Qing's Foundation Building
Three days later, at the Thieves' House, everyone gathered in the hall.

When Yan Qing took out the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill, Yao Shiyuan, Shang Xinlei, and Ying Rushi all clearly felt their blood, qi, and soul surging, their desire clearly expressed from their toes to the tips of their hair. If their hands and feet were tied up, they would probably wriggle over to fight for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Besides the miraculous power of the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill itself, it is also because they have all taken the third stage of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend cultivation, and their blood, qi, and soul have expanded to the limit of mortals, like ice water at the zero-degree threshold. Taking another step will be a complete transformation!

Seeing that Yan Qing was still examining the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill, Shang Xinlei couldn't help but say, "Are you going to eat it or not? If not, I'm going back!"

"What's the rush?" Yan Qing said leisurely. "I'm doing this for your own good. After all, this may be the only time in your lives that you can see a legendary Foundation Establishment Pill. It's such a sight to behold."

It is indeed very beautiful. The legendary Foundation Building Pill is constantly emitting a hazy orange-flame-like aura, which is obviously not an ordinary product.

However, Yan Qing was deliberately stalling for time because the feeling of being attracted and drawn in by his qi, blood, and spirit was truly wonderful. His body and mind seemed to melt like ice cream, just like someone who had been on a diet for a year was given a bowl of braised pork rice topped with broth.

It would be torture if he couldn't eat, but since he was already planning to eat, Yan Qing naturally wanted to enjoy it a little longer. Yes, he was that kind of strange person. In the past, when he planned to go out for a nice meal on Saturdays and Sundays, he would deliberately do strenuous physical exercise to make himself tired and hungry, just to increase his happiness while eating. And the happiest moment was when he saw the waiter serving the food in the restaurant. Even though he hadn't eaten yet, the fantasy of delicious food had already filled his hungry soul.

However, Yan Qing's self-centered actions clearly angered everyone. Suddenly, Yao Shiyuan snatched the Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill away. Everyone stared at her in surprise, but made no move. Yao Shiyuan held the pill to her nose, took a deep breath, and then forcefully handed it back, her eyes practically spitting fire: "Eat it quickly, or I won't be able to resist next time!"

"I want to smell it too!" Shang Xinlei grabbed the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill and took a deep breath, then her legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground. She looked at Yan Qing pitifully: "Can I lick it? Just one bite! I just want to taste it!"

The pharmacist decisively snatched the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill and handed it to Ying Rushi, saying, "It's your turn."

Ying Rushi instinctively wanted to refuse, but looking at the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill right in front of her, she couldn't help but reach out and place it on it, gently fanning the scent towards her nose. Instantly, she felt lightheaded and decisively turned her head: "This will do."

The pharmacist looked at Yan Qing and said, "Open your mouth."

"I can do it myself..."

"Open your mouth!"

Yan Qing's mouth gaped open as the Pharmacist Yuan directly shoved the Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill into his mouth. Ignoring the sensation of the Pharmacist Yuan's fingertips, the pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, its potent medicinal power coursing through his entire body. He immediately sat cross-legged, attempting to mobilize his qi, blood, and soul through willpower…

It can't be done!
With blood and energy flowing like a dragon, spirit and soul like a tiger, willpower is swept up by instinct at this moment, going with the flow to welcome the transformation of life!

A thunderous roar echoed in his mind. At this moment, Yan Qing gained the ability of internal vision and could clearly see that his qi, blood, and soul were beginning to merge within his body, like dragons and tigers fighting and tearing each other apart!
Dragon and Tiger Meet!

During this stage, the bunny girl will form a pink auspicious cloud. There is nothing above the cloud, but Yan Qing sees himself forming a rock-like gray mist cloud. Flowers, plants and trees grow and wither rapidly on it, and life and death cycle endlessly. And within the gray mist cloud, there are bursts of swords cutting through gold and jade, as well as the thunderous sounds of fists and feet.

Yan Qing suddenly had a realization: this was the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend pills he had taken, as well as his life experience accumulated over the years.

At this moment, Tiangang's "Merge of Creation," Disha's "Communication with the Netherworld," and his messenger's resume merged, forming the rudimentary form of his Dao Foundation. No wonder he was dissatisfied with Tiangang and Disha's Dao Foundation being inferior; because they had nothing, the Dao Foundation could only absorb the player's resume, naturally resulting in the lowest potential Dao Foundation.

Just then, above the gray mist and dark clouds, milky white and deep black appeared. The black and white, like two fish chasing and merging, formed a pattern known to everyone: the Tai Chi Yin-Yang symbol!

But Yan Qing was very clear that the Tai Chi yin-yang fish here did not represent harmony, but chaos where yin and yang were combined into one, the ultimate chaos and destruction!
Natural disasters and karma! Soon, the gray mist and dark clouds became more and more solid, while the flowers, plants and trees on the Yin-Yang fish began to fight fiercely for survival. Before long, four distinct areas appeared: the shore of red spider lilies blooming on the sword and skull, the towering tree with countless vines entwined on one side and withered on the other, the blue rose blooming alone in the deep darkness, and the sea of ​​violets that almost overflowed and melted across the mountains and fields.

Yan Qing suddenly opened his eyes. He had unknowingly floated into the air, supported by gray mist and dark clouds. Beside him were skull-shaped spider lilies, withered and flourishing towering trees, deep blue roses, and overflowing violets.

He sat amidst the flowers, plants, and trees, yet he possessed none of the approachable nature of an enlightened master. Instead, he sent chills down the spines of the thieving women, as if they were witnessing a mountain collapse, a tsunami, an earth dragon turning over, or a volcanic eruption... This seemingly tranquil inner landscape of the Daoist foundation harbored a destructive aura capable of engulfing everything!

Suddenly, Yan Qing couldn't help but raise his right hand, pointing to the boundless sky obscured by the hall. At the same time, the gray mist and dark clouds rapidly merged into Yan Qing's body. Yan Qing clearly felt that every hair and every cell in his body, from his blood vessels to his bones, from his meridians to his internal organs, was undergoing a transformation. The change reflected in the numerical values ​​was that his qi, blood, spirit, and agility were rapidly increasing!

Yan Qing knew he had completed his fourth job advancement and had a vague sense of his class's characteristics, but he would have to check the game console later to find out exactly what class it was. However, judging from the growth rate of his Qi, Blood, and Spirit, he felt that his class was definitely not bad, certainly above the rare class level!
The foundation is laid, the profession is determined, only the final step remains—

As the particles in front of us suddenly floated at an extremely slow speed, the world turned black and white. Yaoshiyuan, Shangxinlei, and Yingrushi all became illusory and lost all color at this moment. Even Yanqing was no exception, but the gray mist and clouds and the four-colored flowers and plants under his seat appeared to be shining brightly here.

It wasn't that there was no color or sound, but the colors were so vibrant that only black and white remained; the sounds were so loud that nothing could be heard. Yan Qing could vaguely see with her eyes closed, but couldn't describe it; she could vaguely hear, but couldn't repeat it.

What cannot be seen is called "barbaric"; what cannot be heard is called "inaudible".

Is this... the Great Dao?

Yan Qing had suspected this when the Bunny Girl was building her foundation, and now, having experienced it firsthand, he was completely certain. The final step in foundation building is to personally experience the erosion of the Great Dao under the protection of the Dao Foundation! But it is also the most dangerous moment, because the three great calamities will descend at this time: thunder, wind, and yin fire. Yan Qing must find the color that best suits him before the Dao Foundation is destroyed!
however……

Yan Qing looked up and saw seven great suns and a sky full of tribulation clouds appear in the black and white world. The closed thief hall was also swept by howling winds. It was the worst situation that the three calamities had come at once. Even if he took the Foundation Establishment Pill, he would still be at risk of dying!

The intense Yin Fire burned the gray mist and dark clouds, making them grow stronger and stronger; the thunderbolts struck Yan Qing's head and split into four branches, which were absorbed by the four phases of the Dao Foundation's flowers and grasses; the wind erosion could only blow Yan Qing's hair, making Yan Qing feel as refreshed as if he were enjoying the coolness of summer!
Something's not right. Is this the Three Calamities? It's more like three big gift packages.

Or is it that the three calamities, including the inner demon calamity, make the person undergoing the calamity feel good?
Master Suolong didn't mention that the Bunny Girl Warrior also had a difficult time during her tribulation... Was it because of her family of thieves, or was there something special about her Dao foundation?

Many thoughts raced through Yan Qing's mind, but now was not the time to investigate. He suddenly realized something: the calamity had no effect on him now, and his Dao foundation would not be damaged. Wouldn't he be able to continuously accept the erosion of the Great Dao?

of course not.

In just a short while, Yan Qing felt that he could see more colors and hear clearer sounds. If he were to truly cherish this realization, he would probably be completely assimilated by this world! The legendary Foundation Establishment Pill only guarantees his successful Foundation Establishment; it doesn't guarantee he won't become a brain-dead idiot!
Moreover, it's not necessarily better to stay longer. Supernatural abilities and Dao foundations attract each other, and it's precisely because of this innate compatibility that they are called Dao foundation supernatural abilities. As for how to grasp the most suitable supernatural ability for oneself, the answer is simply to wait—to wait for the perfect, naturally formed color of one's Dao foundation before it is worn away by the Three Calamities!

Yan Qing suddenly opened her eyes.

It's now!

He stretched out his left hand, caught a ray of eerie yellow light in the gap between black and white, then lowered his arm and pointed it towards the earth.

The next second, he returned to the real Thieves' Hall, landing slowly under the weight of the gray mist and ghostly clouds. In his left hand, he held a piece of yellow paper with three words written on it:
[Death and life together]!
The yellow paper burned with green flames and the smoke dissipated. The bandages on Yan Qing's face had been removed and were now hanging around his neck, revealing a face with a faint smile. Four heavy earrings were now attached to his ears, tightly gripping his earlobes.

Four stages of foundation building, finally complete!
(End of this chapter)