158: Breakthrough! Foundation Building

After several days of experimentation, Liu Xuan had confirmed that the reason for his increased Cultivation speed was due to the children gradually maturing.

He didn't need to Cultivate every day, yet his Cultivation Realm was slowly improving, and both his Qi Refining and Body Refining Cultivation were advancing simultaneously.

As the children grew older, this bonus speed continued to increase, and once they reached thirteen and began true Cultivation, this speed would surge.

'These little gluttons have eaten so many Spirit Stones; it's finally not in vain. They're starting to be useful!'

'Once these little rascals start Cultivating, I should be able to lie flat and retire!'

Dozens, even hundreds, of children Cultivating and growing together would accumulate a terrifying total. At that point, Liu Xuan's own progress from Cultivation might be overshadowed by this cumulative advancement.

By then, he would only need to occasionally urge the children to Cultivate diligently, freeing up ample time for enjoyment and doting on female Cultivators of various styles... 'Soon!'

'Just a few more years, establish a secure territory for the children to Cultivate in peace, and then I'll lie flat and let the kids support me!'

...Three days later.

Cultivation Chamber.

Liu Xuan had a sudden inspiration, and a feeling of impending Breakthrough surged into his Divine Soul.

His heart pounded violently, the massive thumping sound like a drum. In a trance, his consciousness saw a boundless, colossal creature spanning between heaven and earth.

He couldn't discern its specific form, only a sky-obscuring curtain, but he could sense that it was a Great Yao of the True Immortal Rank.

Physical Body Foundation Establishment had begun!

Liu Xuan took out a pile of blood transformation demon pills he had prepared beforehand and consumed them in handfuls. At the same time, he split a thread of his mind to control the One Yuan Water Dragon Grand Array to conceal his Breakthrough aura.

To be able to multitask and control a Formation during a Breakthrough, only he could likely achieve it.

The Grand Array activated, the underwater Spiritual Vein was stirred, and vast Spiritual Qi poured madly into his body.

Concurrently, the massive amount of blood transformation demon pills he consumed transformed into potent vital Qi and Blood, which was absorbed frenetically.

His heart swelled with the immense vital Qi and Blood, gradually twisting into a spherical shape. Countless new blood vessels were born, extending like tendrils.

The essence blood filling his heart continuously compressed, solidifying from liquid to solid, then collapsing towards the center.

"Ang~"

A Dragon roar echoed from above the Fledgling Eagle Courtyard, and a colossal Water Dragon coiled in the sky, exuding terrifying pressure.

The underwater Spiritual Vein was agitated, and violent Spiritual Qi swirled around the Water Dragon, a barrier enchantment isolating the western side of Lake Heart Island.

"Such terrifying pressure!"

"Liu Xuan's control over the Grand Array has improved again!"

Many Cultivators observed through the Formation barrier, marveling at Liu Xuan's talent in controlling Formations.

Possessing talent in controlling Grand Arrays meant having the opportunity to assist in guarding a territory. One only needed to stay within the Grand Array to Cultivate, without needing to venture out for risks—this was truly wonderful!

Why did someone like Liu Xuan, who sought pleasure, possess talent in everything? Fate was truly unfair!!

Countless Sect Disciples showed envious expressions. Liu Xuan provoked them once every so often, it was simply detestable!

Cultivation Chamber.

Liu Xuan paid no attention to the reactions of the outside world; he was fully immersed in experiencing the Breakthrough process.

As his heart collapsed inward, it transformed into a blood pill. This blood pill connected to his Bloodline across space, completely replacing his heart.

After the blood pill stabilized, the vital Qi and Blood within it flowed back into his body, and Liu Xuan's entire being underwent a monumental transformation.

His bones enlarged, and his overall physique also grew. A layer of jade-like radiance shimmered on the surface of his bones, and all his cells became infinitely more active.

A layer of dark red, fine scale patterns appeared on his skin, and his pupils transformed into fierce vertical slits.

If an outsider were present at this moment, they would likely scream in fright. Although his overall form was still human, the aura emanating from him was even more terrifying than that of a Yao Beast.

An hour later.

The Fledgling Eagle Courtyard's aura became calm.

Physical Body Foundation Establishment.

It was a success!

Liu Xuan's body returned to its original state. He sat cross-legged, Cultivating and meticulously experiencing the terrifying power within his body.

The Legacy of the subsequent Cultivation Technique content for the Kunpeng Swallowing Heaven Body Refining Method arrived within his Divine Soul, countless profound memories impacting his consciousness.

"I will be in seclusion for a few days; remember, do not disturb me!"

He transmitted an order outside the door, then concentrated his consciousness, fully digesting the Cultivation Technique Legacy...

Seven days later.

Liu Xuan opened his eyes, and a wave of pressure spread through the room, then was retracted by him.

"Am I... still human now?"

His Divine Sense looked at the 'blood pill' in his chest, and he couldn't help but ask.

Second-order Yao Beasts possess Yao Pills, which are their core of power. This kind of Yao Pill is merely an energy core, equivalent to a Cultivator's Dantian dao foundation.

'Mine is different; mine is a blood pill!'

'Foundation Establishment Body Cultivators are all like this; there's nothing to be surprised about!'

'Does it matter if I'm human? Not at all!'

Liu Xuan shook his head, casting away the distracting thoughts in his mind.

According to the Cultivation Technique's description, this blood pill was not ordinary; it was comparable to the inner core of a top-tier Bloodline Foundation Establishment Yao Beast. He could now, with just his Physical Body, contend with an ordinary Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Bloodline Yao Beast.

Cross-Realm combat, something ordinary Cultivators strive their entire lives to achieve, he could do right after his Breakthrough.

Liu Xuan had no concept of exactly how strong he was, but ordinary Early Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators should not be his match.

"Strong!"

The superiority of an Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique gradually manifested with each Realm, completely overwhelming ordinary Cultivators.

He extended a finger, vital Qi and Blood circulated, and dark red scales appeared on his finger.

With a thought, the heavenly origin sword flew out from within his body. He controlled the heavenly origin sword to tap on his finger, producing a series of clinking sounds like metal striking metal.

'Even at its current level, the heavenly origin sword can't break through my skin's defense?'

Liu Xuan suppressed the circulation of vital Qi and Blood, the scale patterns on his finger disappeared, then the heavenly origin sword sliced across, and a section of his fingertip was cut off.

"Hiss~"

A little painful!

He immediately released the vital Qi and Blood suppression, then controlled a trace of essence blood energy to gather at his finger.

Moments later, the severed finger was restored as new, without even a trace of a wound.

Limb Rebirth!

After breaking through to Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator, this was the most basic ability.

His vitality was terrifying. Foundation Establishment Body Cultivators were known for their formidable combat strength and disregard for their lives. Liu Xuan, with nowhere to vent his boundless energy, truly felt like finding a Foundation Establishment Cultivator or Yao Beast for a fight.

Liu Xuan captured the severed fingertip in his hand and noticed that there was no bleeding at the wound; instead, it had healed, looking like an artistic carving of jade.

He clenched his palm, and the severed finger suddenly burst open, turning into a mist of blood, then merging back into his body.

Taking a step, Liu Xuan appeared outside the Cultivation Chamber. It was deep night, with the bright moon hanging high in the sky and reflected in the lake.

Soaring into the air above Lake Heart Island, overlooking the entire White Crane Lake, Liu Xuan felt as if the world was within his grasp, a sense of ethereal transcendence and detached independence.

'Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator!'

'Throughout the thousands of miles of Red Pine Sect territory, only True Person Xiao poses a threat to me.'

'Doing whatever I want is just around the corner!'

"Calm down! Calm down! Calm down!"

"It's just a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator; the true cultivation path has just begun. Don't get carried away!"

Liu Xuan quickly suppressed his emotions, reminding himself.

There were many powerful experts in the Immortal Cultivation world; there was always a higher mountain. Being low-key and enduring was the Righteous Path!