Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

The lingering influence of Taiyue Zhenjun's enlightenment lingered in the skies above Zhongshan for a long time.

The boundless aura of the Earth element slowly receded, eventually returning to the body of Mount Tai.

He stood in the void, his aura as still and undisturbed as water—a unique state of returning to simplicity and authenticity possessed only by a Golden Core True Monarch.

Li Xiaoyao stood behind Yuan Chen Zhenjun, unable to recover his senses for a long time.

Observing the path up close is completely different from observing it from afar.

The imagery of the five supernatural powers manifesting, the mystery of the connection between the metal element and the fruition, the awe-inspiring sight of the final burst of radiant light from the earth element…

Every moment is deeply imprinted in his heart.

"So this is the Golden Elixir. This is the True Monarch."

He muttered to himself.

Yuan Chen Zhenjun glanced at him, smiled slightly, and did not disturb him.

After a long while, Li Xiaoyao took a deep breath, turned around and bowed deeply to Yuan Chen Zhenjun: "Thank you for your protection, senior. I have benefited greatly."

Yuan Chen Zhenjun waved his hand: "It's your own destiny. Go, Mount Tai is waiting for you."

Li Xiaoyao looked up and saw Taiyue Zhenjun waving at him from afar.

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Li Xiaoyao first returned to the Foundation Establishment junior area and found Li Mutian and several nephews.

"Second Uncle!"

Li Xuanzhu was the first to rush forward, her face full of excitement. "What was that just now? It was so shocking! I've never seen anything like it in my life!"

Li Xuanfeng rarely showed such excitement: "Those five divine abilities... each one is stronger than any divine ability we've ever seen!"

Li Xiaoyao smiled and waited for them to finish speaking before saying, "The Dao attainment is over. You can go back now."

Li Mutian was taken aback: "You're not coming with us?"

Li Xiaoyao shook his head: "Senior Taiyue asked me to stay and talk, but it might be a while later."

Li Mutian looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and nodded: "Be careful."

"Don't worry, brother."

Li Xiaoyao watched them board the warship and see it slowly sail into the void before turning around and flying towards the direction where Taiyue Zhenjun was.

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Taiyue Zhenjun stood with his hands behind his back in the void, his earth energy completely concealed, making him look like an ordinary old Taoist priest.

"Senior Taiyue," Li Xiaoyao stepped forward and bowed.

Taiyue Zhenjun turned around, looked at him, and smiled.

"Young friend Shangyuan, have you decided what your next step will be?"

Li Xiaoyao was taken aback, then honestly replied, "This junior plans to go back into seclusion to deduce the clues of the third divine power."

Taiyue Zhenjun nodded, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "Don't rush off. I have something I'd like to ask you about."

Li Xiaoyao looked up.

Taiyue Zhenjun slowly said, "Within the sect, there is a celestial artifact called the [Heavenly Decree Mysterious Heart Mirror]."

The greatest function of this celestial artifact is to form a small tributary of the River of Time. When a user enters it, the artifact will create a separate space within that space.

Li Xiaoyao listened attentively.

"In this space, the celestial artifact will generate a virtual body for you that is exactly the same as your original body, including your divine abilities and techniques, which are identical to your original body. You can deduce, fight, and experiment within it, and whatever damage you suffer will be unrelated to your original body."

"But there's one thing—any experience you gain from it can't be brought back to reality; you can only retain the insights gained."

Li Xiaoyao's pupils contracted slightly.

Isn't this... the legendary holy land of cultivation?

Taiyue Zhenjun continued, "The immortal artifact can accommodate three people at a time, and its usage period is ten years. Inside the immortal artifact, the flow of time is different from that outside—one year outside is equivalent to ten years inside."

"In other words, ten years can feel like a hundred years."

Li Xiaoyao gasped.

century.

A full hundred years of deduction time.

Taiyue Zhenjun looked at him with a profound look in his eyes.

"Each newly promoted True Lord is given one free opportunity by the Immortal Sect to deduce and correct their shortcomings, stabilize their foundation, and deduce a new path. I have just attained Dao and also need to go in."

"My master has a favored direct disciple who has taken up one spot. There is one spot below me."

"Other True Lords have contacted me, wanting this spot, but I turned them all down."

He looked at Li Xiaoyao and smiled slightly:

"I intend to take you there; would you be willing?"

Li Xiaoyao was stunned on the spot.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses, his voice trembling slightly: "Senior... what merit do I have..."

Taiyue Zhenjun waved his hand: "No need for such talk. As your senior, this is all I can do. How much you gain depends on your own talent and ability."

Looking at him, Li Xiaoyao felt an indescribable gratitude welling up in his heart.

This old man was not related to him by blood, but because they were both practitioners of the same spiritual path, he took such good care of him.

From gifting him the Flowing Cloud Silk, to imparting the Dao's essence, to inviting him to witness the ceremony of proving the Dao, and now to giving up the spot for the Immortal Artifact...

How can he repay this kindness?

Li Xiaoyao took a deep breath, took a step back, straightened his clothes, and then solemnly knelt down to perform a grand salute.

"I will always remember your great kindness, senior."

Taiyue Zhenjun did not dodge, but accepted the bow calmly, and then reached out to help him up.

Get up.

He patted Li Xiaoyao on the shoulder, his eyes filled with relief, "There's no need for this between us. If you can forge your own path in the future, that will be the best way to repay me."

Li Xiaoyao nodded emphatically.

Taiyue Zhenjun added, "Before entering the Immortal Artifact, there's one more thing I need to remind you. The Immortal Sect has various pills and rare treasures that can enhance comprehension abilities. You can exchange some with your contribution points. Every bit of preparation brings its own reward."

Li Xiaoyao's heart skipped a beat, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

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Three days later, at the headquarters of the Azure Sky Immortal Sect.

Li Xiaoyao followed behind Taiyue Zhenjun, passing through layers of restrictions, and arrived before a magnificent palace. Above the palace gate hung a plaque with three large ancient seal characters—

"The Astronomical Observatory".

The palace doors slowly opened, and a mysterious and profound aura rushed out.

That aura seemed to carry the vicissitudes of time, yet also seemed to transcend time itself.

Li Xiaoyao took a deep breath and stepped inside.

Inside the hall, a huge jade mirror hangs in mid-air, its entire surface crystal clear and emitting a faint glow.

On the surface of the treasure mirror, there was a faint shimmering light, like a miniature river flowing slowly.

That is the [Heavenly Decree Mysterious Heart Mirror].

Two people were already standing beneath the treasure mirror.

One was a tall, upright young Taoist priest, exuding a sharp aura, clearly a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator. Upon seeing True Lord Taiyue, he bowed slightly: "Uncle-Master Taiyue."

Taiyue Zhenjun nodded and said to Li Xiaoyao, "This is a disciple of my master, whose Daoist name is Jiyun."

Master Jiyun nodded slightly to Li Xiaoyao as a gesture of greeting.

The other one is the Golden Core True Lord in charge of this place, whose Taoist name is [Master of Ceremonies].

He saw True Lord Taiyue and smiled slightly, "Fellow Daoist Taiyue, you're in such a hurry to come in after just attaining enlightenment?"

Taiyue Zhenjun smiled wryly: "The newly promoted Golden Core cultivator's foundation is not yet stable, how dare we delay?"

The master of ceremonies nodded and looked at Master Jiyun and Li Xiaoyao.

"Do you understand the rules? It's a ten-year period, with a hundred years within that. Once the time limit is up, the immortal artifact will be delivered to you."

The two responded in unison.

The Master of Ceremonies pointed his finger, and the Heavenly Decree Mysterious Heart Mirror shone brightly, a gate of light slowly unfolding beneath it.

"Go in."

Master Jiyun stepped in first and disappeared into the gate of light.

Taiyue Zhenjun looked at Li Xiaoyao and smiled slightly: "Let's go, together."

Li Xiaoyao took a deep breath and stepped into the portal side by side with him.

A flash of light, and both figures vanished simultaneously.

The master of ceremonies stood with his hands behind his back, watching the slowly closing gate of light, and murmured to himself:

"That kid Taiyue is quite thoughtful."