Cultivation: I have an omnipotent land

At the summit of Jieyao Peak, a group of Qi Refining disciples gathered.

Although Xiao Ming keeps a low profile and rarely goes out, today is different. It's the day the elders of the Dharma Hall give their monthly lectures, and he can't miss it.

Summoning his flying sword, Xiao Ming flew towards Jieyao Peak.

On a high platform made of white jade, an elder dressed in a black robe with tattoos on his face was preaching.

"The so-called Gu Spirit Technique involves capturing the soul of a demon for one's own use. By severing its form and refining its soul, and imprinting secret patterns onto its flesh and bones, one can create an immortal and indestructible spiritual body..."

The elder on the platform slowly lifted his sleeve, revealing his bare arm. The pattern branded on it lit up slightly and instantly came to life, turning into a firebird that circled around the elder.

"When casting the spell, one can summon the Gu spirit to appear in the world. This spirit is neither a demon nor a spell, but has its own intelligence. It is as easy to control as an arm and its power is unpredictable."

Suddenly, the firebird soared into the sky, letting out a loud cry, and then exploded into countless golden particles of light. Afterward, the firebird pattern reappeared on the elder's arm.

"This is the Gu Spirit Technique, a secret method unique to the Gu Spirit Sect. It's truly amazing." Xiao Ming was mesmerized. If it weren't for the Foundation Establishment stage, he would have regretted not joining Xuan Yuan Peak.

"Do you have any questions?" the elder asked, looking at the disciples below.

"This disciple has a problem." A disciple named Xuan Yuanfeng raised his hand.

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Two hours later, the sermon ended, and the elder's figure on the high platform suddenly disappeared.

The disciples below the stage chatted amongst themselves, seemingly still wanting more.

Xiao Ming sighed inwardly. This Gu Spirit Technique was indeed wondrous, but it wasn't what he wanted. He hoped to hear a lecture on how to establish a foundation next time.

Just as Xiao Ming stood up, preparing to go back, a slender young woman suddenly blocked his way.

The woman was dressed in a light blue robe, her black hair cascading down to her waist, which accentuated her snow-white skin. She had a beautiful face, lips like a touch of cinnabar, and bright, clear eyes that were now gazing at Xiao Ming with a smile.

The woman was so beautiful that he was momentarily stunned when he looked at Xiao Ming.

"You are... Junior Sister Yan!"

"Senior Brother Xiao, it's been a long time." Seeing Xiao Ming's surprised expression, the girl's smile widened, tinged with amusement.

"It's been five years since we last met, Junior Sister Yan has changed quite a bit." Noticing his lapse in composure, Xiao Ming smiled awkwardly.

If Yan Yuxue was just a budding fairy flower before, now she has completely shed her immaturity and fully blossomed with her charm and brilliance.

"Senior Brother Xiao has changed quite a bit too."

Yan Yuxue still remembers Xiao Ming from five years ago, who was just a thin boy, about the same height as her. Now he has become a handsome young man, a full head taller than her.

When I first noticed him, I almost didn't recognize him.

"It's been five years since we last met. Congratulations, Senior Brother Xiao, on breaking through to the ninth level of Qi Refining. You're only one step away from Foundation Establishment."

"Junior Sister Yan is joking. Compared to you, I'm quite slow," Xiao Ming said with a wry smile.

He noticed that Yan Yuxue had also broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Yan Yuxue knew her own limitations. Although her aptitude was average, she had a thousand-year-old demon guiding her, so her cultivation progressed rapidly. And this Senior Brother Xiao's progress was certainly not to be underestimated.

Thinking of this, Yan Yuxue's heart stirred, and she immediately asked.

"Senior Brother Xiao is troubled by the Foundation Establishment Pill. If I told you I have a way to obtain it, would you be interested?"

"really?"

"That's natural." Yan Yuxue smiled confidently.

"Senior Brother Xiao, may I speak to you in private?"

The two flew out of Jieyao Peak and found a secluded, deserted pavilion to sit down. Only then did Xiao Ming ask a question.

"Junior Sister Yan, this place is relatively quiet. Please tell me your method."

"Senior Brother Xiao, you must have already inquired about the methods for obtaining Foundation Establishment Pills within the sect. Getting one is not easy."

"That's natural, but if we don't obtain it from the sect, what other channels are there?"

Xiao Ming knew that the process of refining the Foundation Establishment Pill was complicated and required precious materials. In the Southern Frontier, apart from the three major sects, only a few families of cultivators who had reached the Core Formation stage could do it, but even they could only basically achieve self-sufficiency.

Only the three major sects possess the financial and material resources to ensure a stable output. The Foundation Establishment Pills that occasionally circulate in the market mostly come from the three major sects, and it is normal for them to be several times more expensive than those within the sects.

"Senior Brother Xiao, I wonder if you have ever heard of my background? I come from the Yan family of Tianshui, a family with a history of hundreds of years in the Core Formation and Immortal Cultivation realms." Yan Yuxue introduced the history of her family.

"It's a pity that my great-grandfather passed away 50 years ago. My Yan family declined in strength due to the loss of a Core Formation cultivator, but it is still one of the top Foundation Establishment families. However, for some reason, ten years ago, the Foundation Establishment elders in the family died one after another while they were out, leaving only my grandfather to return seriously injured."

"Shortly after that, the Yan family, Du family, and Qi family, which are subordinate vassal families of my Yan family, launched a joint attack. Although my grandfather was a late Foundation Establishment cultivator, he was seriously injured and unable to have children. He was taken advantage of by that old dog from the Yan family. I was the only one from the entire Yan family who escaped."

As Yan Yuxue spoke, her eyes reddened, and her voice was filled with hatred.

A century-old family of cultivators was wiped out overnight. Xiao Ming couldn't help but sigh after hearing this.

"Junior Sister Yan, please accept my condolences!"

"Senior Brother Xiao, my Yan family has a Foundation Establishment Pill." Yan Yuxue suddenly changed the subject and turned to Xiao Ming.

"Now that I am the only one left in the Yan family, only I know where the Foundation Establishment Pill is hidden. Even if that old dog Yan occupies my Yan family mansion, he will never be able to find it."

"So, Junior Sister Yan, you mean..."

"As long as Senior Brother Xiao helps me destroy the Yan family, I will gladly offer you the Foundation Establishment Pill."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming looked troubled. "Junior Sister Yan, the Yan family you're dealing with has a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"Senior Brother Xiao, there's no need to worry. Although that old dog from the Yan family who was at the Foundation Establishment stage harmed my grandfather, he also took the brunt of his grandfather's desperate attack. Although the Yan family keeps claiming that he's in seclusion, he's probably already dead. Right now, the Yan family only has one Foundation Establishment cultivator, and his cultivation level is only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment."

"Even if it's just the early stage of Foundation Establishment, the two of us alone are no match for them."

"Senior Brother Xiao, you can rest assured about that. Although my younger sister wants revenge, she has not been blinded by hatred. Naturally, she has also invited other fellow disciples in the sect to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"In that case, we can give it a try."

After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Ming finally made up his mind. Although it was somewhat risky, it was indeed the fastest way to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Moreover, with his current strength, although facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator is extremely risky, he is still quite confident in escaping.

Seeing that Xiao Ming had finally agreed, Yan Yuxue breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to him.

"I am deeply grateful for Senior Brother Xiao's help!"

"Junior sister, you're too kind. We're just getting what we need," Xiao Ming waved his hand.

Yan Yuxue smiled and nodded, then handed over a slip of paper.

"Senior Brother Xiao, we can meet here at dawn three days from now."