256Chapter 255 Four years have passed in the blink of an eye and suddenly I asked the name of my friend

Alchemy is complex, and Yu Xian has prepared sixteen sets of fourth-grade superior pill materials.

Therefore, it naturally takes a considerable amount of time.

After one batch is finished, it needs to rest for a while and be fully prepared before another batch can be made.

Yu Xian insisted on ensuring that every batch was of superior quality, or even the finest quality.

As for the exquisite pieces in every furnace…

He can’t do that at his current level.

This is why, even though he was capable of refining fifth-grade pills, he didn’t bother to learn how to do it.

He wants to lay a solid foundation!

He could easily refine all pills of the first, second, third, and fourth tiers into top-grade ones.

The fifth-tier pill was the moment when he truly began to thoroughly learn and comprehend it.

There’s a saying among ordinary people: “Don’t take too big a step, or you’ll tear your balls.”

Yu Xian used to disagree, thinking there was nothing wrong with being brave and diligent.

Now he deeply agrees that if one does not lay a solid foundation, then striving for progress will only be a waste of one’s potential.

Thus, Yu Xian spent a full month refining sixteen fourth-grade superior pills, each with different medicinal effects.

In addition, Yu Xian also kept some high-grade fourth-tier pills that he had obtained from his storage bag and those that were rewards from the sect, all suitable for his own use, totaling twenty-one pills.

Twenty-one fourth-grade superior precious pills are used to stabilize the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection realm.

If other Foundation Establishment cultivators at the Great Perfection stage knew this, they would probably all curse Yu Xian for a shameful waste!

Twenty-one top-grade fourth-rank precious pills!

With so many pills, we can all try to condense our own pills!

But you only used it to solidify your Foundation Establishment Great Perfection?

Why can’t you take seven or eight years, or even more than ten years, to gradually consolidate your strength? Why insist on taking precious pills? What a shameful waste!

But for Yu Xian, apart from the time he spent, all these precious pills were essentially free.

If not now, when?

After arranging the pills, Yu Xian remained calm. With a wave of his hand, he took the first high-grade fourth-rank pill, which was used to solidify the foundation and condense the Qi Sea, and put it directly into his mouth.

Thus, Yu Xian began to swallow and refine them one by one.

Time flies, and nine months have passed in the blink of an eye.

It took Yu Xian nine months to swallow, refine, and absorb all twenty-one precious pills.

His Foundation Establishment Perfection realm was also completely consolidated, saving him several years, or even more than ten years, of arduous cultivation.

At this moment, Yu Xian’s Qi Sea had reached a full fifty zhang, which is half a hundred, seemingly in accordance with the number of the Heavenly Dao.

However, the number of Heaven’s Dao is fifty, but only forty-nine can be used, with one being eliminated. Therefore, Yu Xian’s Qi Sea is clearly just fifty feet long and does not secretly conform to any Dao. There is nothing mysterious about it.

The little elm tree has truly grown into a towering tree, almost exactly the same as the big elm tree in Big Elm Tree Village back then!

Its body shimmered with light, and inscriptions flowed like water across its trunk. Its branches and leaves were lush and verdant, each leaf a manifestation of spiritual energy, and each branch a condensation of magical power.

It seemed to have connected with heaven and earth, and touched a trace of the rules of heaven and earth.

Perhaps one day, Yu Xian will truly comprehend and condense a trace of the rules of heaven and earth into his body, transforming it into a foundation and fusing the elm tree into a true golden elixir of heaven and earth.

After all, he has already achieved the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, so no one knows when that moment will come. Perhaps it will be tomorrow?

“If you cannot comprehend the descent of the rules of heaven and earth within thirty years, then take the Golden Essence Pill. If one pill is not enough, take two. If two pills are not enough, take three!”

Yu Xian slowly exhaled and inhaled. After completely achieving the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, the next step was naturally to condense the core!

The best way to condense the core, just like perfect foundation building, is through the automatic arrival of the rules of heaven and earth, resulting in a natural breakthrough.

However, such an opportunity is something that most Foundation Establishment cultivators at the Great Perfection stage will never get in their lifetime. Ninety-nine point nine percent of Foundation Establishment cultivators who break through to the Golden Core stage do so by taking Golden Essence Pills to condense their core!

The process of taking Foundation Building Pills to achieve the Great Perfection of Qi Condensation is similar to that of taking Qi Building Pills to build a foundation.

Therefore, Yu Xian naturally dared not hope that he could make the rules of heaven and earth descend automatically and achieve the opportunity to condense the core.

So, thirty years is the time limit he set for himself.

Within thirty years, he will strive to cultivate himself and attempt to influence the rules of heaven and earth.

But if thirty years is still not enough, when he reaches the age of sixty, he will definitely try to obtain the Golden Essence Pill and take it to condense the pill!

Only when cultivation reaches this stage can one truly embark on the journey of enduring time, which cannot be shortened by elixirs or fortunate encounters!

Yu Xian’s gaze was calm, and after breathing in and out for a while, he dispersed the spiritual energy around him.

He is now at his peak condition.

“One year to learn new spells, one year to take elixirs to strengthen the body and nourish the source.”

Yu Xian stood up and muttered to himself, “I still have a year or two left. I should master the magic I’ve learned.”

The peaceful time is short-lived. Two years have passed, and it is estimated that in another year or two, the sect will issue another mission.

Therefore, I cannot be idle.

Now that Yu Xian has reached the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, the Spirit Stones used in the Martial Arts Hall Trial simply cannot withstand his Great Five Elements Handprint, Mysterious Heaven Spirit Slaying Technique, Thunder Fusion Method, Vine Great Technique, Blood Linglong and other spells.

To avoid causing a commotion, he had no choice but to venture out into the vast Little Kunlun Mountains to find a secluded place to meditate.

Stepping out of the courtyard, Yu Xian headed straight down the mountain.

As Yu Xian walked down the mountain, he felt increasingly uncomfortable.

Because all kinds of eyes were gathered around him, as if he were a rare treasure, countless people were pointing and whispering about him.

“Oh? Yu Xian!”

“Is he Yu Xian? That ruthless man who killed six Foundation Establishment Grand Perfection evil cultivators in a row?”

“Him? You really can’t tell. Look at him, he has delicate features, a handsome face, and a kind expression. How could he kill six evil cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage…”

“Handsome and refined? You have a good eye for judging people. I think you’re not as good-looking as me.”

“Pah, shameless…”

“By the way, it’s rumored that the sect leader of the Alchemy Sect wanted to take him as his personal disciple, but he refused!”

“He even refused to be accepted as a disciple by the Grand Elder of Yanwu Peak.”

“Is this person so arrogant? He refused to become a disciple of two Golden Core elders? Does he only agree to become a disciple of a Nascent Soul Grand Elder?”

“Hey, you’re wrong about that. It’s said that the Second Elder of the Supreme Court once hinted to him that his extra request was to become the Second Elder of the Supreme Court’s disciple. As long as he did so, the Second Elder of the Supreme Court would definitely accept him. But guess what this guy asked for?”

“What did you want?”

“He actually asked for a sixth-tier spirit beast pill, tsk tsk, this guy must have something wrong with his head…”

“this……”

“Yu Xian…he is Yu Xian…”

“Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators are beneath his notice? What is he trying to do? Doesn’t he know how important it is to have a master to guide, care for, and teach him on the path of cultivation?”

“Who knows? Maybe they really don’t need a master, hehehe…”

…

Although the words were spoken softly, they did not escape Yu Xian’s keen ears.

Yu Xian didn’t care about their envy, jealousy, or sarcastic remarks.

As Yu Xian listened to them say that they looked down on Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators, and refused to accept him as a disciple, he thought they were arrogant, ignorant, and foolish. He sighed inwardly.

How could he not know how much easier his future path would be if he had a Golden Core cultivator, or even a Nascent Soul cultivator, as his master? How much effort would he save? How many benefits would he gain?

But… but if one day he meets his master, how should he face him?

How can I bring up the fact that I’ve taken on a new master during the time I was separated from him?

He was afraid; he was afraid that Xiao Wusheng would hear him call someone else “master.”

Although he knew that Xiao Wusheng would not blame him.

But he was still afraid.

He was afraid that Xiao Wusheng would be upset.

It’s like the pain a father feels when he hears his child calling someone else “Dad.”

This is why he rejected Hongshao, Li Cexuan, Fu Ning’an, and Li Shengjiang.

A ridiculous reason, but one that I will definitely stick to.

He only had one master.

Amidst the murmurs of conversation, Yu Xian left the inner gate and arrived at the foot of the outer mountain.

Of the hundreds of thousands of Qi Condensation disciples in the outer sect, many had heard of Yu Xian’s name, but few had actually seen him in person.

Therefore, there was only greeting and no criticism of the Foundation Establishment senior brother along the way.

Even if they did, they wouldn’t dare to say it in front of Yu Xian; they would only mutter it to themselves.

Yu Xian leisurely left the outer gate and went straight down the mountain. He then cast a spell and used the Cloud Soaring Technique to ride the clouds towards the deep mountains.

This time, I need to learn several spells and master them all. Even if I can’t be an expert, I need to be completely proficient so that I can use them quickly in battle.

In the vast mountain range, Yu Xian flew for a day, searching in several places, and finally found a valley with rugged rocks.

There are few plants and trees here, the air is cold, the wind howls, and beasts and birds rarely come here, making it a good place to practice magic.

Satisfied, Yu Xian entered the valley and raised his hand to summon the Eight Clouds Sky-Sealing Array. Clouds and mist swirled and churned, making it impossible to see anything within hundreds of feet.

However, Yu Xian is now at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, so this third-tier Eight Clouds Forbidden Sky Array is clearly too weak for him.

After practicing these spells, I might be able to buy a fourth-tier illusion array to block aura-type formations.

There was no need to think too much about it. Yu Xian’s thoughts only flashed by for a moment before disappearing without a trace. He simply sat cross-legged and raised his hands to form a hand seal.

Although he had cultivated the Xuan Tian Zhan Ling Technique to the second level, Zhan Yue, its specific power and casting time still needed to be adjusted.

Therefore, the first spell to be practiced was the Mysterious Heaven Spirit Slaying Technique!

The valley was shrouded in mist, obscuring everything, yet every few hours a loud roar would resound, echoing for miles around.

Fortunately, the place was cold and there were hardly any wild animals or birds, so there was no panic or running around.

And so, the sun rose and set, clouds and rain swirled, snowflakes fell and the sun shone; before we knew it, two years had passed.

On this day, the clouds and mist in the valley suddenly dispersed, and the valley became clear again. However, the entire valley was in a mess and looked terrible.

The surrounding rock walls were even worse, with various large pits, handprints, huge cracks, holes about a foot wide, and countless fragments that had peeled away layers of rock!

The ground was also full of potholes and huge rocks everywhere, remnants of the explosion.

There was only one spot, within a ten-zhang radius, that remained flat and exactly the same as it had been a year and a half ago.

Yu Xian sat cross-legged there, his expression calm. He raised his hand and put away the Eight Clouds Forbidden Void Array, muttering to himself, “That’s about enough. The Profound Heaven Spirit Slaying Technique and the Great Five Elements Hand Seal will require Xue Linglong to slowly comprehend for at least several years, or even more than ten years, if she wants to advance to the next level. The Thunder Fusion Technique can be fused to the third level, but it requires a full hundred breaths, which is too long. Unless the opponent is unable to move, it cannot be used lightly, otherwise it will harm oneself.”

“As for the Vine Technique, the tenth vine is a long way off. It seems that nine vines is the limit for the Foundation Establishment stage.”

As Yu Xian spoke, he stood up, shook his head and smiled, “Perhaps I’m too stupid, thinking I’ve only reached my limit. In the hands of a true genius, these spells would surely be even more advanced.”

“I need to go back. Four years of leisure have probably exceeded that time. The sect is probably looking for me.”

At this point, Yu Xian stamped his foot, and clouds rose from beneath his feet, soaring into the sky and heading straight for the distant Haotian Sect.

Two years of cultivation, refining medicine and taking pills, and two years of studying magic to enhance offensive capabilities.

Four years have passed in the blink of an eye. It is true that once you embark on the path of cultivation, you lose track of time.

Compared to wasting time searching for a suitable place on the way here, the return trip will be much faster.

Yu Xian rode the clouds and soared into the sky. In just three hours, he arrived at the mountain gate, descended from the clouds, and stepped into the Haotian Sect.

Two years have passed since he returned, but Haotian Sect remains unchanged. The hundreds of thousands of Qi Condensation disciples outside are still busy, while the Foundation Establishment disciples in the inner sect are also becoming more active.

As Yu Xian made his way to the inner sect, listening to the conversations around him, he learned that a major event was about to happen in the sect during the two years he had been away.

The Grand Competition for Foundation Establishment Disciples of the Haotian Sect’s Inner Path!

The sect needs to select ten Foundation Establishment disciples to help them condense their core!

It will be held just one year from now!

I never expected that such a grand event would be held in the Haotian Sect after I had been gone for two years!

Once this grand competition is announced, hundreds of Foundation Establishment disciples in the inner sect, as long as they have ambition, even those in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, will be tempted!

Everyone wants to break into the top ten!

“The Inner Sect Foundation Establishment Competition… to help with Core Formation?”

Yu Xian remained expressionless as he made his way towards the inner gate, while secretly pondering to himself.

Although I have only been at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment for four years and it is still too early to reach the Core Formation stage, since the sect is giving me their full support, it will definitely be much easier than if I were to cultivate on my own!

Resources that Foundation Establishment disciples are completely ineligible to enjoy will be allocated to them at that time!

This is a very important opportunity!

join!

Yu Xian made up his mind after only a brief consideration.

Why not participate? You absolutely must participate!

“Go quickly and see! There’s a fight going on in the Martial Arts Hall!”

“A duel? That’s rare, we should go and see.”

“Who and who?”

“I don’t know. I heard he’s a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator named Zheng Huo who joined the sect a year and a half ago. I don’t know him.”

As Yu Xian stepped into the inner gate, his ears twitched slightly as he suddenly heard a soft conversation.

In the distance, several early Foundation Establishment cultivators were seen hurrying towards the Martial Arts Peak.

“Zheng Huo?”

Even after more than a decade, when Yu Xian heard that name again, he instantly thought of that middle-aged cultivator, the one he had come to recognize as a friend!

Zheng Huo!

Is it just a coincidence of names? After all, Zheng Huo is indeed a very common name.

He and Zheng Huo parted ways near Medicine King Valley, and Zheng Huo returned to his small market town.

He then went to the White Cloud Sect to find his master.

Although I said I would definitely visit him when we parted, I have never had a moment of peace over the years, so I have not gone to look for him.

Now, we’re hearing that name again?

With a slight thought, Yu Xian turned around and followed the Foundation Establishment cultivators at a distance of more than twenty feet, listening to their conversation as he headed towards the Martial Arts Hall.

Go and see. If it’s not Zheng Huo, then there’s nothing to worry about.

If it really is Zheng Huo, then it would be a joyous occasion to see a good friend again after so many years!

“It is said that his opponent is Yang Song.”

“It’s actually Yang Song? Tsk tsk, Zheng Huo is probably doomed to lose.”

Why?

“You don’t know, but I heard from the rumors that this Yang Song is Yang Xiaolin’s older brother! So even though his own aptitude is not good, he has received a lot of help from Yang Xiaolin over the years, which is why he was able to break through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.”

“You mean, Yang Xiaolin, the fourth Holy Son?”

“good.”

“Tsk tsk, Zheng Huo has really hit a wall.”

“Not necessarily. I reckon Zheng Huo’s strength must be considerable to have dared to accept the challenge. Yang Song is just relying on his brother’s good fortune, while he himself is a good-for-nothing. I think he’s the one who’s going to lose.”

“You’re too young. So what if you’re a piece of trash? If they activate a fifth-tier magic weapon or use a fifth-tier magic weapon for defense, what can you fight them with? They could kill you by pelting you with spirit stones.”

“Hmph, let’s wait and see!”

The voices of the four people could be heard intermittently from more than twenty feet away.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xian roughly understood everything, so he stopped listening and suddenly sped up, quickly passing the four people and heading straight for the Martial Arts Peak.