18: Foundation Building Chapter of the Crimson Sun Glazed Tile Scripture

In the stone chamber, Shen Zongdao sat cross-legged on the bed. Although his body was still weak, his eyes were brighter than ever before.

The chronic illness that had plagued him for decades and led him step by step toward death had actually been eradicated.

He could feel that his nearly dried-up Dantian was slowly regaining vitality, and the cracked Foundation platform also showed signs of healing.

This was nothing short of a gift of rebirth!

"Yuan Mo, tell Old Ancestor, how exactly did this happen?" He raised his head, looking at Shen Yuanmo with burning eyes, and asked solemnly.

Shen Yuanmo did not hide anything; he recounted the truth about the Crimson Sun Art and the fact that he had deduced a brand-new Cultivation Technique, the Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture, in detail once again.

After listening, even though Shen Zongdao had lived for over a hundred years and his Heart-Nature had long been as calm as an ancient well, he could not help but gasp, his face full of shock and horror.

"One hundred and eight errors... three fatal flaws... malicious tampering..."

Shen Zongdao closed his eyes, his face showing extreme pain and anger.

He remembered the scene when he attempted Foundation Establishment—his magic power went berserk, his Meridians were snapped, and that feeling of surviving a narrow escape from death was something he would never forget.

He remembered his father, who also inexplicably suffered Qi Deviation while attempting the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and died with regret.

It turned out that the root of all this lay in this Cultivation Technique that the Shen Family had revered as a treasure!

For generations, their Shen Family had been running wildly on a wrong path leading to a cliff, thinking it was a path to the heavens.

"Deceitful! Utterly deceitful!" Shen Zongdao punched the stone bed, causing a crack in the hard stone.

After venting, he looked at Shen Yuanmo again, his eyes becoming incredibly complex.

There was gratification, gratitude, but more so, an unbelievable feeling as if looking at a monster.

Seeing through the flaws of a Cultivation Technique, deducing a perfect one... such a thing was beyond his comprehension.

"Yuan Mo, this new Cultivation Technique you deduced... may Old Ancestor take a look?" Shen Zongdao's voice carried a hint of cautious anticipation.

"Of course."

Shen Yuanmo did not hesitate, taking a blank Jade Slip from his bosom, imprinting the Qi Refining chapter of the Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture—which he already knew by heart—into it, and handed it to Shen Zongdao.

Shen Zongdao took the Jade Slip and impatiently immersed his Divine Sense into it.

After just a few glances, his breathing became rapid.

He was an expert who cultivated the Crimson Sun Art himself, and no one understood this Cultivation Technique better than him.

Comparing the two now, he immediately saw the profoundness of the Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture.

This new Cultivation Technique not only perfectly repaired all the flaws of the Crimson Sun Art but also underwent a transformative improvement on the original Foundation.

The routes for magic power circulation were more exquisite, the efficiency of absorbing Spiritual Qi was higher, and the quality of the refined magic power was vastly different.

The Crimson Sun Art refined mixed fire, while the Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture refined pure Glazed True Yang!

"Miraculous! Truly miraculous!" Shen Zongdao held the Jade Slip, trembling with excitement.

"The exquisiteness of this Cultivation Technique is enough to rival the core true teachings of those great families in the Immortal Dynasty!"

"Yuan Mo, does this Cultivation Technique have the Foundation Establishment Stage part?" He suddenly raised his head.

This was the issue he cared about most; although his injuries had improved, his Foundation was destroyed, and to recover, or even progress further, he needed the follow-up Cultivation Technique.

"Old Ancestor, this grandson has only just achieved Foundation Establishment, and currently, I have only deduced the Qi Refining chapter." Shen Yuanmo shook his head.

The light in Shen Zongdao's eyes dimmed slightly, but then hope ignited again.

"If you can deduce the Qi Refining chapter, you can definitely deduce the Foundation Establishment chapter! Yuan Mo, this matter concerns the rise and fall of our Shen Family, you..."

"Old Ancestor, rest assured." Shen Yuanmo interrupted him.

"Grandson understands. In fact, I am preparing to go into seclusion to fully deduce the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Technique."

"However, before the seclusion, there is one more thing that requires Old Ancestor's decision." He looked at Shen Zongdao, his expression solemn.

"What is it?"

"How should this Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture be handled?" Shen Yuanmo asked in a deep voice.

"This Cultivation Technique is the Foundation of our Shen Family's rise, but it could also be the source of our annihilation. Once leaked, it will surely bring catastrophic disaster."

An innocent man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime; everyone present understood this principle.

Shen Zongdao's expression also became serious. He pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over Shen Qiming and the few Elders present.

"Hear my order!" His voice regained some of the majesty of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"First, from today on, Shen Yuanmo is the Grand Elder of our Shen Family, with the same status as me. His orders are as if I were there in person; no one in the clan may disobey!"

"Second, the Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture is classified as the Family's highest secret. Regarding today's events, if anyone present leaks even half a word, they will be killed without mercy! This Cultivation Technique is temporarily only allowed to be cultivated by core Family members, namely the 'Qi' generation Elders and the core disciples of Yuan Mo's generation. All practitioners must take a Heart Demon oath!"

"Third, abolish the old Crimson Sun Art. All clan members are to switch to the new technique. Elder Qifa is responsible for prioritizing the supply of all Medicinal Pills in the clan's inventory to those switching techniques to prevent any mishaps."

Order after order was issued methodically.

"We obey the Old Ancestor's decree!" Shen Qiming and the Elders bowed in unison.

They had no dissatisfaction in their hearts; the ability Shen Yuanmo had displayed had completely convinced them.

Giving him a status equal to the Old Ancestor was only right.

"You all may go. Yuan Mo, you stay." After arranging everything, Shen Zongdao waved his hand wearily.

After everyone retreated, only the grandfather and grandson were left in the stone chamber.

"Yuan Mo." Shen Zongdao looked at him.

"Deducing a Cultivation Technique consumes a lot of mental energy. Are you confident?"

"I am." Shen Yuanmo answered crisply.

"Good." Shen Zongdao nodded. He took out an ancient wooden box from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Shen Yuanmo.

"This is a piece of 'Soul-Nurturing Wood' that I accidentally obtained when I was traveling years ago. It has a miraculous effect on nourishing Divine Sense. Take it with you when you go into seclusion; it might help you."

Shen Yuanmo took the wooden box and opened it. A cool sensation went straight into his mind, refreshing him.

"Thank you, Old Ancestor."

"Between us grandfather and grandson, there is no need for such formalities." Shen Zongdao smiled, then urged him again.

"Be careful with the City Lord's Mansion. I have dealt with Zhao Wuji before; he is narrow-minded and vengeful. Having been forced back by your blood fiend pearl today, he will definitely harbor hatred and will not let it go easily."

"Grandson understands." Shen Yuanmo put away the Soul-Nurturing Wood.

"If they don't move, fine. If they dare to move, grandson will let them know that the current Shen Family is not a soft persimmon that anyone can pinch."

His tone was calm, but it exuded powerful self-confidence.

Shen Zongdao looked at his reborn descendant and closed his eyes with gratification.

Leaving the Forbidden Ground in the back mountain, Shen Yuanmo did not return to his residence but went straight to the Family's Scripture Pavilion.

He wanted to open up a brand-new path to the heavens here, for himself and for the entire Family.

He sat cross-legged, placed the piece of Soul-Nurturing Wood in front of him, and closed his eyes.

In his Sea of Consciousness, the two talents, [Insight into Origin] and [Perfect Deduction], were quietly operating.

His mind sank into a mysterious and profound Realm.

Countless runes and images regarding human Meridians, Dantian, Qi Sea, and Spiritual Qi circulation flashed through his mind.

Using the incomplete Foundation Establishment chapter of the Crimson Sun Art as a blueprint, he began a vast deduction.

Breaking through fallacies, correcting routes, filling gaps, sublimating the true meaning...

This process was dull and difficult. Every deduction was like performing billions of calculations, and the consumption of Divine Sense was enormous.

Fortunately, with the cool sensation emitted by the Soul-Nurturing Wood constantly nourishing his depleted Divine Sense, he was able to maintain this state for a long time.

One day... two days...

Family affairs were handled methodically by Shen Qiming and the Elders.

Taking over the Lin Family's industries, appeasing the clan members, distributing new Cultivation Techniques and Medicinal Pills... the entire Shen Family was immersed in an oppressive yet hopeful atmosphere.

The seventh day.

In the Scripture Pavilion, Shen Yuanmo, who had been sitting still, suddenly trembled slightly.

His tightly closed eyes suddenly opened!

Two brilliant flashes of light flickered in his eyes and disappeared.

He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air. The turbid air actually condensed into a faint phantom of a flame in the air, which did not dissipate for a long time.

He spread his hand, and a new Jade Slip appeared in his palm.

The Foundation Establishment chapter of the Crimson Sun Glazed Scripture was complete!