102: Sixth Rank Dao Foundation

"This phenomenon... such strong Sword Intent!" A passing Cultivator in the distance felt that sharp Sword Qi and could not help but feel awe.

"That is not right. This Foundation Establishment phenomenon is more than ten times stronger than when I broke through!" A Foundation Establishment Realm Disciple from the Spirit Herb Hall frowned as he analyzed.

At the center of the Spiritual Qi vortex, Lin Yan sat cross-legged, his body enveloped in a layer of pale green halo.

The Dao Foundation platform had completely solidified, with the phantom of the Azure Blade Willow rooted within it. Its branches extended, creating a subtle connection with Lin Yan's Meridians and Acupoints.

Lin Yan could feel that a mutually beneficial relationship had been established between himself and the Azure Blade Willow.

The Azure Blade Willow could not only communicate with him on a spiritual level but also nourish his Dao Foundation, aiding his Cultivate.

"It is as if it is another life of my own; what a miraculous spirit plant..."

Lin Yan connected his mind to it, feeling the immense vitality and sharp Sword Intent contained within that phantom, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, the phenomenon reached its Peak.

The Dao Foundation platform in Lin Yan's Dantian suddenly erupted with a powerful energy fluctuation. This fluctuation surged into the sky, forming a cyan-green pillar of light that shot straight into the clouds!

Wherever the pillar of light passed, the clouds were scattered, revealing the azure sky.

A circular platform was vaguely visible within the pillar of light.

On the platform was a massive phantom of the Azure Blade Willow. Its willow leaves were like blades, and its branches were like swords, emitting a heart-palpitating pressure.

This scene alarmed all the Cultivators within a radius of dozens of miles. Many Cultivators who were in the middle of Cultivate stopped and looked in shock at the cyan-green pillar of light rising into the sky.

"Is this... a Foundation Establishment phenomenon? And it is so powerful!"

"That platform in the pillar of light... it must be at least a Fourth-Grade Dao Foundation!"

"A Dao Foundation platform and a Lifebound Spirit Plant? Who is breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm here? Why have I never heard of a Disciple with such talent?"

In some unknown Peaks of the Spirit Herb Hall, the older generation of reclusive Cultivators were all shocked.

Powerful Cultivators are very sensitive to the fluctuations of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and the higher-level Cultivators further away also sensed the anomaly.

Under an ancient tree in the Inner Sect, Elder Xuan Mu had a thoughtful look on his face.

"Someone is breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm? In the direction of the Spirit Herb Hall?"

He stood up, and his figure instantly vanished from where he stood.

In Lin Yan's Small Valley, the rapid sound of wind being broken rang out repeatedly.

Figures emitting profound auras stood in the air above the valley.

"Who is breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm here, triggering such a phenomenon?"

The speaker was an old man with white hair and beard, wearing a green robe with mysterious wood grain patterns embroidered on the cuffs; it was Inner Sect Elder Xuan Mu.

Beside him was a woman in a long dress with a profound aura; it was Inner Sect Elder Lianyi.

Besides the Inner Sect Elders, the Hall Masters of the Wood Lineage branches, such as the Spirit Wood Hall and the Spirit Medicine Hall, had also arrived.

"Replying to Elder Xuan Mu, the one in closed-door cultivation breaking through here is Lin Yan, the Disciple of our Spirit Herb Hall Master, Bai He."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the Spirit Herb Hall Grand Elder walking over slowly.

"Elder Ji!" Several Inner Sect Elders and Hall Masters bowed in greeting.

"So that is how it is!" Elder Xuan Mu suddenly realized, the scrutiny in his eyes turning into appreciation: "No wonder he could trigger such a phenomenon; he is indeed Bai He's talented Disciple. Not bad, not bad!"

Elder Lianyi, however, looked thoughtfully at the phenomenon in the sky and said softly: "This phenomenon... is not simple. It is even more magnificent than when my Disciple broke through."

"Could this be, a Sixth-Grade Dao Foundation?"

Everyone turned solemn upon hearing this.

"It is indeed!"

"Look at the willow tree in the phenomenon; it is truly extraordinary!"

"A willow tree? There are several types of Spirit Willow that possess Sword Dao spiritual charm. Which one is this?"

Everyone began to discuss it.

At this moment, Elder Xuan Mu spoke up: "If this old man is not mistaken, this should be the Azure Blade Willow!"

"It is actually the long-lost Azure Blade Willow?"

"Three years ago, the Azure Blade Fairy's Dao field appeared, and no one knew who obtained the Opportunity." Elder Xuan Mu laughed: "Haha, now it seems that this lucky little guy obtained that Opportunity."

"Although the Azure Blade Fairy left behind an Opportunity, it should not be enough to allow him to build a Sixth-Grade Dao Foundation, right?" someone asked.

"You all know the difficulty of building a Sixth-Grade Dao Foundation when breaking through at the Refining Qi Realm!"

"Comprehending Sword Intent at the Refining Qi Realm!"

A Hall Master said thoughtfully: "I heard that a few days ago, someone in the Outer Sect area displayed Sword Intent. I thought it was some Elder, but now it seems it was actually this child's doing!"

"Breaking the limit at the Refining Qi Realm, it is absolutely impossible to achieve this solely with the Azure Blade Fairy's legacy."

"That is natural, but do not forget, this youngster is Bai He's Personal Disciple."

"That makes sense. This kid not only has the Opportunity, but his own Aptitude is also very excellent; otherwise, he would not have caught Bai He's eye."

Everyone added a sentence or two, piecing the story together more or less.

"Regardless, our Wood Lineage has produced a top-tier Genius." A glint flashed in Elder Xuan Mu's eyes: "He is stronger than I was back then."

"A Sixth-Grade Dao Foundation, truly rare!"

Everyone praised him endlessly.

At this moment, a Hall Master asked: "Do you think this child can compete with those few in the Pavilion?"

Upon hearing this, everyone first showed a thoughtful expression, then slowly shook their heads.

"Although this Lin Yan is a Genius, he still cannot compare to the Disciples in the Pavilion."

"Yes, those few are more than just Geniuses; they are simply Prodigies!"

"Hahaha, no need to compare with those few; being able to compare with the other four lineages is enough. It counts as bringing honor to our Wood Lineage."

"Speaking of which, where is your Hall Master Bai?" the Spirit Wood Hall Master asked.

"Replying to Hall Master Lin, my Hall Master went on a long journey to train two years ago and has not returned yet," the Grand Elder replied.

The people present were higher than him in both cultivation and status, which put him under a lot of pressure.

He also did not expect Lin Yan to cause such a huge commotion.

He originally thought it would be at most a Fifth-Grade Dao Foundation, but he did not expect it to be a Sixth-Grade Dao Foundation! It was simply shocking.

The Spirit Wood Hall Master understood: "That guy is quite carefree; it is truly enviable."

"Alright, I have things to do, so I will take my leave first." The Spirit Wood Hall Master paused, then turned to the Grand Elder and said: "When Junior Nephew Lin finishes his closed-door cultivation, tell him to come to my Spirit Wood Hall to sit for a while when he has time. Come to think of it, he and I both have the surname Lin; we are family."

"Junior Nephew Lin has completed his Foundation Establishment, but he still needs to stabilize his Realm; it is estimated that he will need to stay in closed-door cultivation for a few more days. Fellow Hall Masters, Junior Sister Lianyi, let us return first." Elder Xuan Mu cupped his hands toward the group.

Soon, everyone bid farewell one after another.

The Grand Elder bowed to each of them: "Respectfully sending off the Elders and Hall Masters."

Under the Azure Blade Willow, Lin Yan had already completed the most difficult steps of Foundation Establishment and had entered the stage of regulating his breath.

He naturally sensed the commotion outside, but he did not get distracted; instead, he focused his attention on himself.

The Spiritual Qi in his Dantian was more than ten times stronger than before the Breakthrough.

The nearly tangible Sixth-Grade Dao Foundation was not only the foundation of his Dao but also a source of power, causing the strength of his Dantian Spiritual Qi to increase significantly.

A Cultivator's Dao Foundation not only determines the upper limit of their cultivation but also influences the strength a Cultivator can unleash.

After the Breakthrough, his actual combat strength had increased by more than a hundred times.