Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

In the end, the matter was barely resolved by having Li Feiyu bear the title of "unparalleled comprehension".

Li Feiyu could sense that his master, Chang Hao, hadn't completely dispelled his doubts, let alone truly trusted him. But this was commonplace in the cultivation world; personal connections were kept secret. As long as they didn't do anything to harm Huadaowu, this seemingly rough but actually perceptive master wouldn't delve too deeply. For Li Feiyu, that was enough. He didn't crave any sectarian warmth; what he urgently needed was a relatively safe place with some resources to settle down in so he could quickly advance his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment stage.

The shadow of the demonic invasion hangs like a sword over his head; the seven sects of Yue Kingdom are far from a place of lasting peace. But Foundation Establishment is a hurdle, and the cornerstone of all his subsequent plans; it must be completed here.

Inside the quiet room, Li Feiyu waved his hand to set up a soundproof barrier, his expression turning solemn. Han Yunshu knew he had something important to discuss, so she listened attentively.

"First, let's talk about the Way of 'Life'," Li Feiyu said. "This concept is the core that we all need. Although we have already reached the eleventh level of Qi Refining, we cannot rashly attempt Foundation Establishment."

Han Yunshu nodded: "Brother Li, do you feel that the foundation of our current Everlasting Spring Technique is not yet sufficient to bear the complete image of 'life'?"

"Not bad." Li Feiyu nodded. "Although I once explored a different path and created the 'Longevity Technique' which contained vitality, it originated from a fleeting glimpse of a certain 'divine creation object,' and its theoretical foundation is very different from the cultivation system."

He paused briefly, as if searching for a more fitting description: "The path of cultivation has its own strict and orderly 'shell,' progressing layer by layer. It seems to lead directly to immortality, but it also sets up many invisible barriers. Low-level cultivators are trapped by lifespan, while high-level cultivators are constrained by heavenly tribulations, and even more distant shackles... The source of its power and the logic of its operation are not the same as what I previously comprehended, and it is difficult to directly apply them."

He looked at Han Yunshu with a clear understanding in his eyes: "We need a high-level cultivation technique that is truly rooted in the immortal cultivation system but can touch the essence of 'life', or at least a powerful enough 'introduction' to make up for the deficiencies of the 'Eternal Spring Technique' so that when it is established, its foundation contains pure 'life' vitality."

Han Yunshu frowned: "Such a cultivation technique is probably hard to find. Nascent Soul cultivators may have some hidden away, but it is definitely not something we can access."

"Indeed, readily available cultivation methods are extremely difficult... Hmm?" Li Feiyu suddenly paused, a scene flashing through his mind.

In terms of vitality and quality, isn't the Dew of Creation sufficient?

"You have an idea?" Han Yunshu's eyes lit up with joy.

Li Feiyu nodded, but did not intend to elaborate, only saying, "I will handle this part; it won't take too long."

Han Li is in Huangfeng Valley, but it's difficult to find him at this time. Not only is the journey long, but he also has a certain level of public attention now, so it's impossible for him to leave the sect for so long.

Moreover, taking out the small green bottle to extract the liquid is very risky outside, so it's better to do this inside the Blood Forbidden Zone.

He skipped over this section and moved on to the next more important topic: "Once we successfully establish our foundation using the Dao of 'Life', our next goal is to utilize the aptitude of our Heavenly Spiritual Root and True Spiritual Root to unscrupulously absorb the resources of the Blade Transformation Valley and improve our cultivation as quickly as possible."

Han Yunshu keenly sensed: "Is time so tight? Is something about to happen?"

Li Feiyu nodded frankly: "That's right. After Foundation Establishment, we need to push our cultivation to the mid-stage, or even higher, as soon as possible. Because at that time, we will need to start... planning for Core Formation cultivators."

Even with Han Yunshu's resolute will, his pupils constricted slightly upon hearing this: "Plotting against... a Core Formation cultivator?"

"This is the method for continuing my martial arts path." Li Feiyu's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination. "The 'External Realm' path that I wish to condense is based on the eight principles of 'Heaven and Earth's Oddities and Evennesses, Yin and Yang, Birth and Death.' To achieve this path, I need to use immortal techniques as materials to fill the gaps."

He explained in detail: "The image of 'life' evolved from my self-cultivated wood-based cultivation method after I established my foundation. The corresponding image of 'destruction' needs to be taken from the outside—find a Core Formation cultivator whose cultivation method contains the images of 'destruction,' 'slaughter,' and 'despair,' and seize their Golden Core. Then, using the method of 'Myriad Paths of the Forest,' we can simultaneously devour, refine, and harmonize the 'life' foundation we cultivated ourselves and the 'destruction' Golden Core we obtained from the outside, in order to initially complete these two paths."

Han Yunshu listened with a surge of emotion, finally understanding the perilous and domineering nature of Li Feiyu's path of cultivation.

She frowned in thought: "Even if we successfully establish our foundation, fighting against a Core Formation cultivator will still be a near-death experience. Moreover, a Core Formation cultivator who fits the image of 'annihilation' is probably no ordinary person. How do we find them? How do we devise a plan?"

"It's hard to determine the exact target right now. But the direction we're looking for is very clear." Li Feiyu's gaze turned slightly cold. "The cultivation methods of demonic cultivators often follow a ruthless, treacherous, plundering, and destructive path, and there must be some that fit our criteria. Once we reach Foundation Establishment, we can keep an eye out and investigate."

He didn't mention the demonic invasion years later, which belonged to the unspeakable "prophet." Today, he revealed his cultivation method to Han Yunshu in its entirety, firstly to clarify her path forward, and secondly to put pressure on her—to deal with Core Formation cultivators, he alone would hardly succeed; Han Yunshu must grow up quickly and become an indispensable asset.

Therefore, the cultivation level at the early stage of Foundation Establishment is far from sufficient.

In the face of future turmoil, the two of them will need at least the strength of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage to have the resources to take a gamble.

"Once the 'Life' and 'Death' paths are initially refined, my immortal cultivation will temporarily decline due to the absorption and transformation by the 'Myriad Paths of the Forest,' and I may return to the Qi Refining stage." Li Feiyu continued planning, "At that time, I can begin cultivating the next pair of attributes—'Yang' and 'Yin.'"

"I intend to use the 'True Yang Manual' as my foundation. Once mastered, it is blazing and magnificent, enough to embody the image of 'Yang'. However, this manual requires a 'three-Yang body', which I do not possess. I would need to expend a great deal of effort to adjust the technique or find a way to modify my inner world to make it compatible. This is a matter for later consideration."

"As for the target of 'Yin'..." A hint of consideration flashed in Li Feiyu's eyes.

He felt that Wu Chou from the Chaotic Star Sea was the most suitable, and the "Mysterious Yin Scripture" could definitely be considered one of the representatives of Yin. But the problem was that they might not be able to catch Han Li's train to the Chaotic Star Sea, because they needed to obtain the Golden Core of "Extinction" before that, and this process might not be smooth, with too many uncontrollable factors.

Han Yunshu silently digested this massive and astonishing plan. Seizing others' golden cores and refining their foundations—every step was teetering on the edge of a precipice.

But she knew even more clearly that this was the path chosen by Brother Li, and it was also the meaning of her existence.

"I understand." She raised her eyes, her gaze clear and firm. "I will reach Foundation Establishment as soon as possible, and then focus all my energy on cultivation. Whatever Brother Li needs me to do, I will do. Refining pills, healing wounds, assisting in the cultivation of formations, or... I will fight alongside you then."

Looking at the woman in front of him, whom he had personally trained and who was now capable of standing on her own, Li Feiyu felt a complex warmth in her heart.

He nodded: "The first step right now is to settle down here in Huadaowu. Tomorrow, we'll familiarize ourselves with the sect's environment, collect our disciple allowances, and begin cultivating the Golden Light Blade Technique. We need to keep a low profile, but also demonstrate our value when the time is right."

"Yes," Han Yunshu replied.

The plan is set, the road ahead is fraught with danger and unpredictability, yet the goal is clear.

The two said no more and sat down cross-legged in their newly acquired sect cave dwelling, immersing themselves in a new round of cultivation.