Refining Ruins Cauldron

If Gu Qingyun hadn't intervened in time, and even managed to kill the giant bear, he might have truly been defeated.

It's even possible that being forced to re-explode the unhealed foundation of the injury could lead to a relapse of the old wound.

"It's good that you're alright..."

Nalan Feixue had just regained some strength and was about to treat Gu Qingyun's injuries when the latter fainted.

He had only managed to stay alive because the situation was not yet safe.

Now that the spirit beasts have retreated and the crisis has eased, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, but his body could no longer hold on.

Nalan Feixue's expression changed slightly, and she quickly transferred some spiritual energy to Gu Qingyun.

Gentle spiritual energy flowed slowly along Gu Qingyun's meridians, protecting his heart and gradually suppressing several disordered energies.

After making sure nothing went wrong, Nalan Feixue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking around, this place is not safe to stay any longer; we must move immediately!

The battle just now was too intense.

The giant bear's carcass is still here, and the stench of blood will eventually attract other mythical beasts.

Moreover, the two spirit beasts that escaped mentioned "that person" before they left.

Regardless of who that person is, staying in the same place is a path to death.

……

A hidden cave.

Gu Qingyun slowly woke up, and everything around her gradually became clear.

"here it is……"

The makeshift bed made of dry grass beneath him was simple, but it was better than nothing.

The cave was extremely simple, but it was clean, suggesting it had been tidied up briefly.

A candle was placed on the ground not far away, its faint light illuminating the cave, and the sound of dripping water could be heard from time to time.

The cave walls were damp, and clear water dripped slowly from the cracks in the rocks.

The faint sounds of wind and beast roars could be heard outside, but they were not clearly heard due to the array at the cave entrance.

Finding such a cave in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range must have taken quite a bit of effort.

Gu Qingyun suddenly sat up, wincing in pain, and a feeling of weakness immediately washed over him.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly, realizing his condition was truly dire.

Fortunately, he took a few healing pills before falling into a coma, otherwise the situation would only be worse now.

The slightest movement caused a tearing pain in my chest and back.

The meridians also felt as if they had been burned, and were slightly swollen.

His spiritual consciousness was completely empty, as if a section of it had been forcibly hollowed out.

"Where is Peak Master Nalan?"

Gu Qingyun surveyed his surroundings, then lay down again. His current physical body couldn't withstand any more exertion, so he could only slowly circulate his cultivation technique to recover little by little.

Nalan Feixue is powerful, and although she is facing three spirit beasts at the same time, she should not suffer too serious injuries.

On the contrary, it is the most miraculous thing that I was able to survive.

Even Gu Qingyun wasn't confident that he could survive against so many Golden Core spirit beasts.

If given the chance again, he would definitely choose to flee without hesitation.

It's not worth fighting these beasts.

Especially in a place like the Beast Mountain Range, killing one beast doesn't necessarily mean victory.

It will likely only lead to more trouble.

"woke up?"

Just then, Nalan Feixue's voice came from the cave entrance.

She had been protecting the area to make sure there were no other spirit beasts around before turning back.

The Beast Mountain Range is unlike any other place; one must proceed with extreme caution.

When Nalan Feixue entered the cave, she was still holding the spirit sword in her hand.

Clearly, even now, she hasn't completely let her guard down.

Gu Qingyun was startled and struggled to get up, but Nalan Feixue pressed him back down.

"You should just lie down and recover first, given your current condition."

Nalan Feixue's flawless face now appeared somewhat pale.

Clearly, the battle had also taken a toll on her.

There were several torn marks on the edge of her sleeves, and a faint trace of blood stained her shoulder.

Although it wasn't obvious, it was enough to show that the battle just now was not easy.

"I have already helped you take care of your health. Now focus on recovery, and it shouldn't take long."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyun suddenly understood.

He said that he was able to wake up so quickly because it was all thanks to Peak Master Nalan.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, it would be strange if Gu Qingyun didn't wake up in ten days or half a month.

He said no more, grabbed a pill and put it in his mouth.

With the help of his own cultivation techniques, he quickly restored his internal condition.

One pill after another dissolved, their medicinal power rapidly refined by the "Circulation and Refining Qi Technique".

The previously disordered spiritual energy within his body gradually returned to stability.

Half an hour later, Gu Qingyun had recovered to about 70%.

Although not at his peak, he was at least not as weak as before and had a way to protect himself.

This was partly due to the potent medicinal properties of the pills themselves, and also because Nalan Feixue had preemptively cleansed his meridians.

Otherwise, he could never have recovered so quickly on his own.

To his surprise, he discovered that his spiritual power had actually increased slightly after this incident.

Don't underestimate this small amount; the improvement is enormous.

Now that I have reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, the next step is perfection.

With the accumulation of mixed spiritual roots, his combat power will be much stronger than that of cultivators of the same realm.

Gu Qingyun had noticed this a long time ago.

The pressure of life and death, though dangerous, is also the best way to bring out one's potential.

In that battle just now, he had pushed almost all of his abilities to their limits.

He used every aspect of spiritual power, spiritual awareness, movement techniques, talismans, and protective spiritual artifacts to their fullest potential.

Now that I've recovered, it's as if some blockages in my body have been cleared away.

"Thank you so much, Peak Master, for saving my life."

Gu Qingyun stood up, cupped his hands in thanks, and said.

Although he didn't know what happened after he fell into a coma, he knew that without Nalan Feixue, he would have become prey for wild beasts, let alone encountered any other spirit beasts.

Nalan Feixue simply waved her hand and didn't say anything more.

After all, Gu Qingyun saved him first.

Without his restraint, and without that Nascent Soul Jade Talisman, the outcome would have been unpredictable.

Between the two, things could no longer be explained by a simple thank you.

"Peak Master, your injuries..."

Gu Qingyun hesitated, but still asked.

Nalan Feixue's injuries had not yet healed when she followed him into the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, which was inherently an adventure.

They had only just entered the mountains when they encountered an ambush by spirit beasts, putting them in grave danger.

It hasn't been an easy journey.

"fine."

Nalan Feixue said calmly, paused for a moment, and then continued.

How long will it take you to recover?

"At least one day."

Gu Qingyun's expression was quite solemn.

This is already the fastest speed; the depletion in his body is far too severe.

Relying solely on elixirs is insufficient; it must be supplemented with cultivation to avoid sowing the seeds of future disaster.

Especially when one's spiritual consciousness is depleted, one should not be hasty.

If one forcibly overdraws their energy, at best they will suffer from splitting headaches, and at worst they will damage the foundation of their spirit and soul.

After saying that, he entered a meditative state again, focusing intently on recovering as quickly as possible.

Nalan Feixue did not stop her, but instead found a place not far from the cave entrance, cleaned it up, and sat down on the ground.

The position she was sitting in was just right to block the view of the cave entrance.

She can detect any spirit beasts approaching immediately.

The cave was small; the two of them could even hear each other breathing.

The candlelight flickered slightly, casting the shadows of the two people onto the stone wall, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

But clearly, now is not the time to worry about these things...

In the blink of an eye, a day has passed.

Gu Qingyun's injuries had completely healed. He suddenly opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

My body is full of power and spiritual awareness, and I feel refreshed and invigorated.

Compared to before, Gu Qingyun could clearly feel that his physical body was much lighter now.

This is not simply a recovery from injury, but a transformation after experiencing the pressure of life and death.

He had previously pushed himself to the limit in a fierce battle against a giant bear and a wolf.

His spiritual energy was depleted, his spiritual consciousness was exhausted, his meridians were trembling, and his physical body was injured.

But now that I've recovered, it's as if some of the minor blockages in my body have been completely cleared away.

Let alone Foundation Establishment cultivators, even if he encountered an ordinary early-stage Golden Core cultivator, he might not be unable to hold his own.

Of course, this maneuvering is not a direct confrontation.

Instead, they rely on talismans, spiritual awareness, movement techniques, and numerous trump cards to preserve their lives in a short period of time and even find opportunities to fight back.

"Could this be the enlightenment gained after a life-or-death struggle?"

Gu Qingyun was overjoyed.

This breakthrough and subsequent rebirth has yielded far greater rewards than usual cultivation.

It's not just about cultivation level; it also increases one's proficiency and control over one's own methods.

It's far more complex than simply one plus one equals two; the gains far exceed expectations.

In particular, after the collision with the giant bear, Gu Qingyun could clearly sense that his spiritual sense had not only been greatly enhanced, but had also become more refined.

If the previous spiritual consciousness was like a scattered cloud of mist, then now it is like a compressed needle.

It is sharper and more focused.

Now he's in no way inferior to some mid-stage Golden Core cultivators!