Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

"It's alright." Master Qingru nodded slightly, her voice cool and clear.

Master Honglie laughed heartily, his voice booming like a bell: "Young man, you do know proper etiquette."

Master Jiaheng merely glanced at it indifferently, without uttering a word.

Xiao Xiting stroked his beard, looked at Li Xiaoyao, and his smile held a deeper meaning: "Speaking of which, you and I are somewhat destined to meet."

"I have a grandson named Xiao Chulan, whom I'm sure you're familiar with, young friend Li?"

Li Xiaoyao's heart skipped a beat! Xiao Chulan!

That mysterious and unpredictable genius from the Xiao family who came as an inspector of the Immortal Sect to secretly investigate the Holy Land! He was actually an elder of that Senior Xiao!

He quickly cupped his hands again: "So you are Fellow Daoist Chu Lan's elder! I was rude! I benefited greatly from Fellow Daoist Chu Lan's guidance back then."

He answered respectfully, but inside he was in turmoil, with countless thoughts racing through his mind: We're doomed!

Could it be that Xiao Chulan discovered some secret about me and reported it to the family patriarch?

What does this Master Xiting want with me?

Did they try to seize my Four Symbols Immortal Foundation? Or did they covet my rare Earth-grade Four Spiritual Roots aptitude and want to refine me into a human pill? Or perhaps they simply want to find a suitable body to possess?

With Master Zifu's abilities, my cultivation level is so low that I can't even muster the thought of resistance! Barbie Q is done for; this time, I'm really finished!

His mind raced, and although he tried his best to remain calm, how could he possibly hide it from the mental perception of the four Purple Mansion True Persons?

The four were taken aback at first, then looked at each other and burst into laughter in unison.

Hong Lie Zhenren, in particular, was laughing the most heartily.

Xiao Xiting shook his head and chuckled, saying gently, "Young friend Li, please don't let your imagination run wild and scare yourself. I invited you here with no ill intentions."

"On the contrary, there is indeed something I need to ask of you, young friend, and if it succeeds, it will be an immense opportunity for you!"

"I just wonder... does my young friend have the courage to accept this challenge?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoyao's initial surprise subsided, but his vigilance remained.

He took a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming sharp and firm, and said loudly, "Senior, please don't make fun of this junior."

"The path of cultivation is inherently about defying fate, fighting against heaven, fighting against others, and fighting against oneself."

"If what you're referring to, senior, is truly a tremendous opportunity that benefits one's spiritual path and is safe for one's life, then this junior... will have the immense courage to fight for it!"

These words were forceful and neither arrogant nor humble; they expressed a willingness to take risks while implicitly acknowledging that there was no danger to one's life.

"good!"

Master Honglie cheered and clapped his large, fan-like hand.

"That's exactly what I like! You've got guts!"

"Don't worry, kid. Although this is quite risky, since the four of us old guys have come to you, we'll naturally cover for you and ensure your safety!"

Master Jiaheng nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Li Xiaoyao's character and stance.

Xiao Xiting's smile widened, and he praised, "Excellent! As expected of someone I've chosen. Decisive and straightforward."

"In that case, I will explain it to you plainly."

His expression turned serious, and he asked solemnly, "Is the cultivation technique you mainly practice the 'Four Symbols Heavenly Will True Scripture' that you exchanged at Chuixing Post Station?"

Li Xiaoyao was shocked again. The other party even knew this? It seemed that he had almost no secrets from these masters.

He readily admitted, "The senior's insight is truly remarkable, and I admire him greatly; this is the very essence of the sutra."

"Then that's it."

A glint of light flashed in Xiao Xiting's eyes.

"Your destiny, and even the glimmer of hope for countless beings in this world, all depend on this scripture, and on you!"

He stopped beating around the bush and cut straight to the point: "As you've probably noticed, this world is undergoing a dramatic transformation."

"The Heavenly Dao has awakened and desires to advance, but due to the loss of resources, the deficiency of the Five Elements, and the incompleteness of the Four Symbols, the path to advancement is almost cut off, and we are trapped here instead."

Li Xiaoyao listened silently, and based on what he had seen and heard before, he had already vaguely guessed some of the truth.

"Now, it is up to you to mend the heavens!"

Xiao Xiting's tone was resolute.

"Later, you must keep your mind focused and fully activate the 'Four Symbols Heavenly Will True Scripture'."

"Using the four immortal foundations you have already forged as a starting point, evolve and deduce the fifth attribute—the central Earth immortal foundation!"

"You don't need to search for any rare and wondrous items; we will naturally lend a hand when the time comes!"

"Once the prototype of your fifth Immortal Foundation, the [Yellow Emperor's Chapter on Carrying All Things], is formed, we will join forces to use a secret method to empower you and elevate your cultivation realm, directly pointing you to the perfection of Foundation Establishment!"

"You don't need to worry about damaging your foundation or leaving hidden dangers. We have our own methods to ensure that your foundation remains intact, and may even become more refined!"

Li Xiaoyao was stunned. Forging the fifth Immortal Foundation? Forcibly advancing to the peak of Foundation Establishment? This was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of!

But he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch, especially not help from the Purple Mansion Immortal.

Sure enough, Xiao Xiting changed the subject: "At that time, there is only one thing you need to do."

"That means using that newly forged earth-attribute immortal foundation as the core, immediately and on the spot, attempting to break through to the Purple Mansion realm!"

"What?!"

Even though Li Xiaoyao was somewhat prepared, he was still shocked by these words and his scalp tingled.

The attempt to break through to the Purple Mansion realm after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage? That is an insurmountable chasm that countless cultivators have wasted their entire lives, even to the point of their souls being scattered!

Don't panic.

Xiao Xiting raised his hand and pressed down, a peaceful force calming Li Xiaoyao's agitated mind.

"Let me finish. Ordinary cultivators need to pass three tests to break through to the Purple Mansion: the first is to push the Immortal Foundation into the Ascending Sun, which means to activate the Immortal Foundation Source and impact the Purple Mansion Gate."

"The second is to break through the obscurity of the inner landscape and clearly see one's true nature within the chaotic inner landscape."

"The third is to cross the boundless illusions, to contain supernatural powers without revealing them, and to undergo countless trials of inner demons and illusions, to condense the embryonic form of one's innate supernatural powers and to hold them back without releasing them."

"Once all three trials are passed, the gate to the grotto-heaven opens, and the Purple Palace is formed. These three trials are all perilous, and only one in ten survives."

"But for you right now, none of these three hurdles are a problem!"

Xiao Xiting's tone carried a sense of certainty and conviction.

"Therefore, the Heavenly Dao of this realm is currently extremely eager to advance, but it lacks the crucial resources of the Four Symbols Laws and the experience of its rank."

"And you, as a pioneer who has been rooted in this world for decades, have improved and governed the local environment, transformed evil energy into spiritual energy, and have been tainted by the merits of this world, and are regarded as one of our own by the Heavenly Dao."

"What do you think will happen when you try to break through to the Purple Mansion?"

A sudden inspiration struck Li Xiaoyao, and he blurted out, "Heaven will help me?!"

"good!"

Xiao Xiting clapped his hands.

"Your breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm is a timely boon for the Heavenly Dao, which is eager to complete its laws and advance its rank!"

"It will surely bestow its favor and assistance upon you!"

"At that time, your immortal foundation will automatically advance through the challenges, driven by the will of Heaven!"

"The Ascension, the Inner Realm, the Illusion—with the entire plane's Little Celestial Lord overseeing everything for you, it's practically a natural progression!"

"You could say that the moment you begin your breakthrough, barring any major unforeseen circumstances, your Purple Mansion will be complete!"