Starting as a cowherd, he sought a way to cultivate immortality.

Chen Chi, transformed into a middle-aged cultivator, flew away in his spirit boat for a day and a night before gradually coming to a stop.

He found a remote, desolate mountain, carved out a cave, and prepared to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm within it.

The Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment process requires a large number of spirit stones.

Chen Chi had already found a sum of spirit stones in Wu Changkong's storage ring, and after serving as a steward in the Zhao family for five years, he had enough spirit stones.

He sealed the cave entrance, sat cross-legged inside, and began to breathe in spiritual energy, adjusting himself to his optimal state.

Two days later, Chen Chi took out the jade bottle that Zhao Jingming had given him.

As soon as the bottle was opened, the fragrant aroma of the Foundation Building Pill wafted out.

A hint of anticipation appeared in Chen Chi's eyes.

Despite his mediocre talent and the destiny he possesses, he still needs the help of Foundation Establishment Pills to break through his cultivation level.

Hopefully, this Foundation Establishment Pill will help him break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and achieve success in one fell swoop.

Without further hesitation, Chen Chi put the Foundation Establishment Pill into his mouth.

An explosive surge of spiritual energy instantly swept over his entire body. Chen Chi felt as if his whole body was affected by the effects of the Foundation Establishment Pill, and he began to inhale and exhale spiritual energy, drawing it into his body.

The spiritual energy surged and crashed through his meridians like a tide, and even with Chen Chi's current physique, he could still feel waves of tearing pain.

He gritted his teeth, steadied his mind, and began to try to control this vast spiritual energy in order to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Several days later, Chen Chi's body trembled, and his aura slowly dissipated.

He opened his eyes, a helpless smile on his face.

His first attempt at foundation building ended in failure.

As expected, with his talent, one Foundation Establishment Pill was not enough.

Chen Chi took out spirit stones from his storage ring and began to replenish his spiritual energy.

Two days later, Chen Chi stood up.

He glanced at the stone dust left behind after the spirit stones had been drained, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh softly.

Just one failed attempt at Foundation Establishment depleted all the spirit stones he had accumulated over the years.

Spiritual practice is truly an expensive endeavor.

Chen Chi stood there for a long time, pondering his next move.

"The Qingxuan Sect definitely has Foundation Establishment Pills, and there's also the Lingyun Sect. I wonder how Li Jing is doing there..."

Chen Chi decided that it would be better to go out and gather some information first before making a decision.

He broke open the cave door, set off in his spirit boat, and began his journey.

Finally, Chen Chi arrived at the territory of the Hidden Moon Sect and learned some astonishing news in a mortal city.

The Golden Core Ancestor of the Qingxuan Sect has passed away!

"No wonder..." Chen Chi suddenly realized that all of Qingxuan Sect's previous actions now made sense.

It turns out that without a Golden Core cultivator to lead the sect, the Qingxuan Sect has lost all its confidence!

"If that's the case, I might as well go and seek refuge with the Lingyun Sect," Chen Chi thought to himself.

Lingyun Sect is located in a remote area and dislikes fighting, so its presence in the Eastern Immortal Cultivation Grounds is relatively weak.

However, no one underestimates the strength of Lingyun Sect.

Han Xuanyu, who is in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, alone can put other cultivation forces under great pressure.

Chen Chi made up his mind to join the Lingyun Sect and see if he could get a Foundation Establishment Pill from Han Xuanyu.

……

Inside the Lingyun Gate, Li Jing stood on the open ground, his body resembling a sharp sword.

In just a few years, Li Jing broke through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and now he has reached the fifth level of Qi Refining.

This astonishing rate of progress not only greatly pleased Han Xuanyu, his master, but even Luo Jin, the sect leader who initially disliked him, now regarded Li Jing as the future of Lingyun Sect and focused on cultivating him.

In the blink of an eye, Li Jing's figure disappeared.

When he looked again, he was already in front of his fellow disciple who was at the sixth level of Qi Refining, and he punched his fellow disciple in the chest.

The senior brother's expression changed drastically, and he used the same movement technique to try to dodge Li Jing's punch.

However, Li Jing followed closely behind, and his mastery of movement techniques was even better than his senior brother's.

"Junior brother, I admit defeat!" the senior brother shouted.

Li Jing's fist stopped in front of his senior brother, and the spiritual energy on his fist disappeared.

The senior brother wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Phew, junior brother, your progress is truly astonishing."

Last month, when we competed, you still couldn't catch me.

Li Jing withdrew his fist and smiled slightly.

"Thanks to my senior brother for helping me practice my movement techniques."

The senior brother waved his hand, a hint of envy in his gaze as he looked at Li Jing.

"This has nothing to do with me; it's simply because you have exceptional talent that you've achieved this level."

I need to talk to the Grand Elder. I'm no longer going to accompany you in your cultivation. Watching you improve so rapidly every day is torture..."

After his senior brother left, Li Jing shook his head.

He was about to practice his movement techniques a few more times when Han Xuanyu appeared in front of him.

"Master," Li Jing immediately bowed.

Han Xuanyu nodded, looked at Li Jing, and his eyes were full of admiration.

"Not bad, not bad. With such a cultivation speed, I have a worthy successor."

Han Xuanyu also admonished Li Jing to guard against arrogance and impetuosity and to diligently cultivate himself.

Li Jing nodded respectfully in agreement.

Han Xuanyu gazed into the distance and slowly spoke:

"Tomorrow, I will go into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Golden Core realm."

"I vow not to leave this seclusion until I achieve the Golden Elixir."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was startled.

He had also heard a little about the passing of the Golden Core Ancestor of the Qingxuan Sect.

If Master can successfully break through to the Golden Core Realm, then Lingyun Sect will become the new overlord of the entire Eastern Land.

Then he will be able to bring Uncle Chen to Lingyun Sect, so he won't have to show his true face every day.

"If you have any questions about your cultivation while I am in seclusion, you can consult the sect leader and other elders," Han Xuanyu instructed.

"Please rest assured, Master, your disciple will definitely cultivate diligently!"

Han Xuanyu nodded.

He had great confidence in this disciple.

A talisman appeared in Han Xuanyu's hand, and he said calmly:

"This is a second-tier protective talisman, capable of blocking a full-force attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

This amulet can be used three times; keep it for self-defense.

Li Jing felt a warmth in his heart, thanked Han Xuanyu, and accepted the protective talisman.

"Don't let it interfere with your spiritual practice..."

Before he finished speaking, Han Xuanyu had already disappeared.

Li Jing examined the protective talisman in his hand, put it into his storage ring, and began practicing his movement techniques again.

……

A few days later, Chen Chi arrived at Lingyun Sect's territory.

In a city where mortals and cultivators coexisted, he used the alias Chen Danqing and displayed his skill in drawing talismans, attracting the attention of the Lingyun Sect.

Not long after, Elder Wang from the Lingyun Sect's Talisman Hall came to Chen Chi's door, inviting him to join the Lingyun Sect.

Chen Chi reluctantly followed Elder Wang to the Talisman Hall and officially became a talisman master of the Lingyun Sect.

According to the rules of the Talisman Hall, every new talisman master must demonstrate their talisman-drawing skills when they join.

To intimidate the other talisman masters, Chen Chi exerted a little effort and drew several first-tier talismans in a short time, leaving everyone present dumbfounded.

"Fellow Daoist Danqing's talisman-drawing skills are superb; he is likely to be promoted to a second-tier talisman master," Elder Wang praised.

Chen Chi chuckled and said to the other talisman masters:

"I look forward to working with you all in the Talisman Hall from now on, and I hope you will all give me your guidance."

The other talisman masters had mixed feelings in their eyes, a mixture of awe and envy.

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

They stepped forward one by one and started talking to Chen Chi, their expressions no longer as indifferent as before.

Chen Chi's smile remained unchanged, but a hint of sarcasm seemed to linger at the corners of his mouth.