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The materials from the Ironclad Mountain Beast were indeed rare and exceptional. Logically, they hadn't reached the point where Xunuo would abandon the superior Spirit Land for them. However, after spending considerable time in the Chaotic Valley among true masters of artifact refining, Xunuo understood that the materials from the Ironclad Mountain Beast could be used to forge artifacts with a unique function: they could sense treasures, which made them immensely valuable.
According to Wang Lizun and Huang Lunxiong's plans, even if the three of them occupied Lake Heart Island, most of the Demon Beast Materials would belong to them. Therefore, when Xunuo made this request, Wang Lizun's expression darkened. Yet, after witnessing Xunuo's recent spells, he felt a deep sense of caution towards him. The atmosphere grew tense.
At that moment, Huang Lunxiong spoke up first: "Lu Daoyou has aspirations to refine artifacts; I am willing to support you and will not take any of the Demon Beast Materials."
Xiang Youhe chimed in with a smile, "If we can obtain a cave on Lake Heart Island, we will be satisfied. I also wish Lu Daoyou great success in refining your artifact."
Seeing everyone express their stance, Wang Lizun's face turned green with anger. Although his cultivation was slightly higher than that of Xunuo and Huang Lunxiong, he could not suppress anyone's magical power. With a cold snort, he stomped away.
Xunuo chuckled as he collected the corpse of the Ironclad Mountain Beast. He cupped his hands in thanks and stepped onto the waves to leave.
Upon reaching the lakeshore, in a hollow between two mountains, Xunuo set up an Illusion Array to shield his Divine Sense and opened a cave for temporary accommodation. This location was surrounded by forests, allowing for an easy escape if necessary, which was one reason Xunuo chose it.
During this hunt for the demon beast, the Yimu Qinglei Method displayed its formidable power, leaving Xunuo greatly satisfied with this Thunder Law. In the following days, he focused on cultivating the Yimu Qinglei Method.
There was another matter that Xunuo had not anticipated. The spells he showcased while slaying the Ironclad Mountain Beast were all quite advanced. These spells would never fall into the hands of Loose Cultivators; for instance, the Yimu Qinglei Method was definitely a technique prized by Cultivation Families. This solidified the notion that Xunuo hailed from a Cultivation Family, reducing suspicion from others.
Xunuo cultivated here for some time and occasionally interacted with other cultivators. Only Huang Lunxiong visited frequently, engaging in discussions and sparring sessions. Over time, Xunuo began to sense that Huang Lunxiong had ulterior motives since he often asked Xunuo to spar using Thunder Law.
Sure enough, one day two months later, after discussing philosophical matters with Xunuo for a while, Huang Lunxiong said, "Lu Daoyou must have obtained powerful Refining Materials from the Ironclad Mountain Beast in preparation for forging an artifact after reaching Foundation Establishment Stage. May I ask if Lu Daoyou has found a good method for foundation establishment?"
Xunuo felt a wave of frustration wash over him upon hearing this. He shook his head and said, "I have some confidence in reaching Eleven Layers Peak, but I have no idea how to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage."
At this point, Xunuo suddenly looked up at Huang Lunxiong and continued, "Could it be that you, Huang, have a method for establishing a foundation?"
Huang Lunxiong smiled mysteriously. "Lu, coming from a cultivation family, must have heard of the Foundation Pill, or perhaps even seen one."
Xunuo knew he couldn't afford to lie about this matter. If he carelessly admitted it and others probed further, he would have no way to explain himself. He quickly shook his head and said, "I've only heard of such elixirs; I've never seen one. You think too highly of me, Huang."
Huang Lunxiong nodded. "Indeed, even among cultivation families, such elixirs are rarely seen in a hundred years."
Seeing that Huang had led the conversation in this direction, Xunuo understood there was more to come. He smiled and waited for him to unveil the mystery. Noticing Xunuo's silence as he listened intently, Huang Lunxiong proceeded to share the next piece of information.
Historically, Loose Cultivators established their foundations through two methods. One was the Mixed Dan method, which involved a Loose Cultivator from the Great Liang Kingdom combining the powers of several pills to create the effect of a Foundation Pill and successfully advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage. However, this method was fraught with danger; success was exceedingly rare.
The other method was obtaining a Foundation Pill directly. Cultivation Sects and their cultivators often relied on Spiritual Veins and the power of pill stones for rapid advancement, but this left them with a hollow foundation. Thus, even if they consumed a Foundation Pill, it might not guarantee success in advancing.
In contrast, any Loose Cultivator who obtained a Foundation Pill would surely advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage. This was entirely due to their deep-rooted magical power cultivated over time—solid as a hundred-foot-high platform. The downside was that their initial advancement was slow, causing them to miss their prime cultivation years; thus, after reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, further breakthroughs became difficult.
Upon hearing this, Xunuo felt a stir in his heart. He knew his situation best. Although he was a Loose Cultivator, the spiritual pills he had consumed up to now were likely not fewer than those of disciples from Cultivation Sects. Xunuo didn't know if he would ever obtain a Foundation Pill in the future, but he needed to prepare for it. He should refine his magical power now so that when he finally got a Foundation Pill, it wouldn't be in vain.
Next, Huang Lunxiong addressed the crux of the issue: where to obtain the Foundation Pill. One way for Loose Cultivators to acquire a Foundation Pill was through theft—not robbing Cultivation Sects, as that would be tantamount to seeking death—but rather raiding Cultivation Families.
Cultivation Families affiliated with Cultivation Sects occasionally received Foundation Pills as rewards from them. Once the Cultivation Sect bestowed these pills, they wouldn't concern themselves with whether they were consumed by family members or given away or exchanged. Some powerful Loose Cultivators would take the risk and make an attempt to seize such items from Cultivation Families since there remained a glimmer of hope in snatching them away.
Huang Lunxiong found Xunuo today, but it was another method among Loose Cultivators to obtain the Foundation Pill: exploring the Ancient Cultivation Cave. This approach is extremely risky, yet somewhat feasible. The primary prerequisite for this method is to locate the Ancient Cultivation Cave.
The Ancient Cultivation Cave that Huang Lunxiong was planning to explore was discovered by him and another Loose Cultivator during their journey for experience. This cave is not remote; rather, it is situated near a Mortal Town. Due to the rules of the cultivation world, which separate immortals from mortals, this Ancient Cultivation Cave has remained undiscovered by other Cultivators.
The Ancient Cultivation Cave is about a hundred miles from the Mortal Town, nestled within a dense forest shrouded in Yin Qi. This forest is referred to as the Ghost Mist Forest by the townsfolk. Inside, the ghostly mist swirls and chills to the bone, with strange trees and branches growing throughout. Anyone who enters may be overwhelmed by the Yin Qi and transformed into a blackened corpse. As a result, the Mortal Town has issued an edict prohibiting anyone from approaching the Ghost Mist Forest.
Huang Lunxiong and another individual named Qiu Chengyu, an Eleventh Layer Cultivator, stumbled upon this information. Upon hearing it, they sensed something unusual. Thus, the two ventured into the Ghost Mist Forest together. Qiu Chengyu possesses considerable knowledge of formations. As soon as they entered the Ghost Mist Forest, he realized that this area was arranged according to a Nine Palace layout, essentially functioning as a quasi-magic artifact level formation. Within the Ghost Mist Forest stand nine towering ancient trees, each occupying one of the nine palaces.
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