Chapter 697: Hou Tu Becomes a Saint

  Back at Chong Xiao Peak, Fang Li didn't go to pay his respects to Xuan Mozi, but instead returned directly to the mountain cave that belonged to him. After activating the Ling Spirit Array, Fang Li began to meditate with his eyes closed, casting aside all distracting thoughts.

  This time in seclusion, Fang Li plans to thoroughly open up the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and cultivate the Wu Xiang Jue to the second stage. With the experience of having previously opened up the Ren and Du meridians, Fang Li is even more composed this time. However, considering that he has injuries on his body, he does not dare to immediately take the Pei Yuan Dan, lest it be too stimulating and harm his foundation.

  Ten days later, Fang Li took three more Revitalizing Blood Pills and finally recovered from his injuries by more than half. The remaining few meridians were also nourished for ten days, barely able to withstand the medicinal power of the Pei Yuan Dan. Without any hesitation, Fang Li began taking the Pei Yuan Dan, going all out with a fierce attack.

  They say that in the mountains, time stands still, and cultivation is like a white horse passing through a gap, ten days, twenty days, thirty days, and before you know it, another month has passed.

  The cave where Fang Li was closed suddenly let out a loud roar, triggering a whirlwind, but fortunately the noise wasn't too big and didn't alarm anyone else.

  Although a month's time is not long, many changes have taken place on Fang Li's body, especially his eyes, like stars in the dark night, deep and shining.

  "It's also thanks to Master Xuan Yun's generous gift, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to unblock the remaining six meridians in just one month." Fang Li muttered to himself, a cold glint flashing across his eyes.

  After a month of cultivation, Fang Li finally cultivated the Wu Xiang Jue to the second level, and his true energy could flow freely in the eight extraordinary meridians. If not for being injured by Xuan Xianzi a month ago, which made his meridians much weaker, Fang Li might not have been able to open up his meridians like this.

  He slightly stretched his muscles and bones, and Fang Li didn't hesitate at all, starting to try to cultivate. He wanted to see for himself how much faster he could absorb spiritual energy after opening up the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

  In an instant, the spiritual energy in the cave suddenly surged up, like a violent storm, and rushed towards Fang Li's brow point. Fang Li's brow point was like a bottomless pit, absorbing as much spiritual energy as came, unknowingly forming a spiritual vortex around him. The meridians in Fang Li's body relaxed and opened up, almost completely filled with spiritual energy. Then he circulated and refined it, transforming all the spiritual energy into his own true energy, guiding it into his dantian.

  Fang Li's dantian was like a large water tank, with the true energy inside gradually increasing. Although it wasn't much compared to the entire tank, it was more than twice as much as before. At this rate of growth, it was estimated that in just a few months, he would be able to completely fill his dantian and reach the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining. Then, all he needed to do was compress and refine the true energy, and he would be able to break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining.

  If all these true energies are refined into true yuan, then it is the foundation building period.

  Of course, qualitative change is not the same as quantitative change, and it's not just a matter of accumulation. To say nothing of condensing true energy into true yuan, even if it's just breaking through from sixfold refinement to sevenfold refinement and letting the quality of true energy improve by one small step, you need to have some insight into the natural world. Essence, energy, and spirit - none can be lacking.

  "Fang Li, come out quickly and follow me to see your master's ancestor."

  Fang Li was still in seclusion, cultivating, when he suddenly heard a call from outside the cave. He immediately stopped his cultivation, opened his eyes, and felt a bit annoyed. If Fang Li had been interrupted at the moment of breakthrough, not only would all his previous efforts be wasted, but there was also the danger of going mad.

  Although so, Fang Li did not dare to slack off, tidied up his clothes and immediately went out of the cave. He could hear that person's voice. It was exactly his nominal master - Xuan Mozi.

  "See the master." Fang Li had just left the cave when he saw the majestic figure of Xuan Mozi, and immediately flew to his front to pay respects. However, this respectful attitude was partly true and partly false, but it was unknown.

  Xuanmozi originally intended to respond casually, but after investigating Fang Li's cultivation, he suddenly let out a soft "hmm" and said, "It's been several months since we last met, and your cultivation has increased significantly. I suppose it won't be long before you reach the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining."

  Although Fang Li's cultivation of the Wuxiang Jue made it difficult for others to detect his progress, he couldn't escape the eyes of a Golden Dan period cultivator. Seeing him say this, Fang Li didn't hide anything and directly said: "The spiritual energy on Chongxiao Peak is dense, so my disciple's cultivation can grow to this extent, and my disciple also took a few Yuan Yuan Dan."

  "Pei Yuandan? So that's how it is." After saying this, Xuanmozi didn't speak again. He was just slightly surprised, and as for Fang Li's cultivation situation, he didn't have the mood to ask about it. To put it bluntly, the reason he accepted Fang Li as a disciple was only because of the order from Donghai Elder.

  Fang Li followed behind Xuan Mozi and re-entered the magnificent golden palace. At the same time, he secretly wondered in his heart what Dong Hai Lao had called him over for this time. However, with the new disciple conference about to begin, it should have something to do with that.

  Fang Li had just entered the grand hall when he saw Donghai Elder sitting in the central hall. Compared to last time, his face was much rosier.

  "Having met Master Zu, I don't know what instructions Master Zu has summoned me for?" Fang Li respectfully stepped forward to pay his respects.

  Donghai Elder gazed at Fang Li for a moment, and his eyes flashed with insight. "I didn't expect that in just two months, you've already opened up the Eight Extraordinary Meridians," he said. "If you can also connect your four limbs and hundred joints, your chances of successfully building your foundation will increase by 20-30%." Donghai Elder nodded his head in approval, a look of satisfaction on his face.

  The probability of penetrating all the meridians in the body to achieve foundation building! Fang Li had never heard of it before, and he was suddenly excited: "I hope Master will enlighten me, what methods can improve the success rate of foundation building?" However, as soon as he opened his mouth, Fang Li regretted it a bit. In terms of cultivation, he should have asked his master first, but now he had directly asked his master's master, which was somewhat overstepping.

  Fang Li took a surreptitious glance at Xuan Mozi, seeing that he didn't seem to have any dissatisfaction, and his heart finally felt slightly at ease. After entering the sect, one truly had to be careful everywhere.

  The old man of the Cave of the Sea sank into thought for a moment, and suddenly a yellowed book appeared in his hand. He smiled and said: "This book is called 'Detailed Explanation of Building Foundation', which I obtained when I was young. There are many methods to improve the success rate of building foundation inside. Originally, I planned to give it to you later, but since you've already asked, I'll give it to you now."

  Fang Li was taken aback, not expecting that Donghai Elder would bestow upon him an ancient book, and one related to cultivation at that! Looking at its thick appearance, it must contain many methods for increasing the chances of building a foundation. If this were in Yan City, it would be considered a secret worth hiding. Used properly, it could even increase the number of foundation-building cultivators in his family.

  However, compared to Fang Li's excitement, Xuan Mozi only slightly raised an eyebrow and then ignored him. After all, he was already a Golden Dan period cultivator, so naturally he wouldn't take notice of things related to building the foundation. He just found it strange that Dong Hai Elder doted on Fang Li so much.

  "Thank you, Master!" Fang Li calmly accepted the detailed explanation of the foundation, but his heart was bursting with excitement. If he could bring this back to the Fang family, it would undoubtedly bring great prosperity to the Fang family.

  The old man of the Donghai nodded, his slightly chubby face looking kind and amiable. "I suppose you know why I've summoned you this time. The new disciple conference is about to take place, you should make some preparations."

  "Fang Li cupped his hands and said: 'Master, rest assured that I will not tarnish the reputation of Chongxiao Peak.'"

  "That's good, but... what ranking we get in the trial isn't very important, what's important is... the opportunity to enter the Sword Tomb. I hope you can help me take something out." As he spoke, Donghai Lao's voice became slightly heavier, and a sharp glint shot out from his eyes.

  Looking at the inexplicable expression of Donghai Lao, Fang Li was slightly stunned and felt very suspicious. Why did Donghai Lao care so much about the Sword Tomb? Was it just because there were spiritual artifacts inside? Spiritual artifacts were indeed attractive, high-quality spiritual artifacts that even Nascent Soul cultivators took seriously. However, if Donghai Lao wanted to obtain the spiritual artifacts inside, why didn't he go in and take them himself?

  Perhaps seeing Fang Li's doubts, the old man of Dong Hai suddenly spoke up: "I suppose you're not clear about the matter of Jian Zhong, I'll explain it to you. Outside Jian Zhong there is a very powerful rule restriction, only allowing cultivators under 25 years old to enter, and each person only has one chance to enter, if they try to go in again, they will be blocked by the restriction."

  "Rule prohibition?" Fang Li furrowed his brow, as a formation master, he had some understanding of rule prohibitions, which were different from formation prohibitions. It was a powerful cultivator directly altering the trajectory of the Tao around them to form it. Those who possessed this ability must have a deep understanding of the "Tao".

  "Why not just break the seal directly?" Fang Li asked, in his understanding, although the rules of prohibition and array prohibition are far apart, they can also be broken with great external force. With the existence of these poly-yuan elders in Xuan Yang Sword Sect, can't you even break a small seal?

  The old man of the Cave Sea shook his head, "The Sword Mausoleum was established by the first generation of the sect master, who dares to break it? Moreover, even if it can be broken, no one has that ability. The first generation of the sect master is a feather transformation period cultivator, although he has no hope of becoming an immortal, but he is still the top pure being in Zhongzhou, and the rules and restrictions he personally set up are not so easy to break."

  "Yuè Huà Period Master!" Fang Li's eyes widened, he now understood the levels of a Cultivator, from low to high: Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Fetal Spirit, and Yuè Huà. After passing the Yuè Huà period, one would ascend to become an immortal. He couldn't believe that the first generation Sect Master of Xuanyang Sword Sect was actually a Yuè Huà Period Cultivator, it was truly too shocking.

  The old man of the Donghai nodded and said with a hint of pride, "In those days, our Xuan Yang Sword Sect was also one of the top sects in Zhongzhou. If it weren't for the unfortunate death of our first sect master, we wouldn't have fallen to this state today."

  He paused for a moment, and then Donghai Laozhang continued: "This time I want you to help me get something related to the first generation of the sect master. If we can get it, even if it's just a fetal immortal period cultivator, I'll be able to hold my own against one or two of them. In that case, you will have made a contribution to the sect."

  As he said this, the old man's eyes suddenly stared at Fang Li, revealing a strong desire. Fang Li felt a sudden jolt in his heart.

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