131: The players are shocked by the protagonist, but isn’t the protagonist also shocked by the players?

Yan Xiao was very surprised as he felt the surrounding Spiritual Qi fluctuations and the constantly changing Aura of the players.

The players were extremely shocked and found it unbelievable that Yan Xiao could reverse his fate from a good-for-nothing to a Genius, and even escape from the hands of a Golden Core expert.

But for Yan Xiao, wasn't he equally shocked when he looked at the players?

He stared at one of the Purple Qi Guild members. That member was clearly self-taught and didn't know how to conceal his Aura. Coupled with the simple Immortal Cave, his Aura during cultivation was “generously” revealed.

Thus, Yan Xiao watched with his own eyes as, in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, that person jumped from Qi Refining Third Level to Qi Refining Seventh Level.

Are you kidding me?

Yan Xiao was completely stunned.

After meeting his teacher, his cultivation speed was also extremely fast, reaching Battle Master, which is the Mortal Foundation level, in less than half a month.

But he knew clearly that this was because, although he couldn't advance an inch during his previous cultivation, his body had been tempered. Coupled with the various Medicinal Pills his teacher refined for him, and the unique nature of Battle Qi cultivation (constant combat), he was able to make such rapid progress.

But these people in front of him were completely unreasonable, casually rushing up the Realms.

If it were just one person like this, it would be fine, but all the players present were like this!

Especially that Crimson Purple, who just dispersed her Cultivation Technique, and the next moment returned to Qi Refining Ninth Level, completely dumbfounding Yan Xiao.

One must know that a normal Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator who disperses their Cultivation Technique to recultivate, especially with a Fifth-Grade Golden Core Method, would probably need ten years to return to their Peak.

“These are Extraterrestrial Demons.”

An aged voice sounded in his mind, also with a sigh: “In my era, Extraterrestrial Demons were merely legends, never truly appearing. But now, it seems Extraterrestrial Demons have become mainstream. When you were tempering yourself, my Soul Sense swept over the area, and there were vast swathes of Extraterrestrial Demons.”

Yan Xiao was still somewhat puzzled: “Teacher, what exactly are these Extraterrestrial Demons?”

“Extraterrestrial Demons are visitors from beyond the heavens. They were forcibly pulled to this world from another by a mighty power. If that were all, it would be fine, but Extraterrestrial Demons possess a talent that shocks everyone: exchanging Lifespan for cultivation. They can squeeze their own Lifespan, as if time acceleration is happening on them, which accelerates the flow of surrounding Spiritual Qi, and also accelerates the consumption of surrounding Formations. Everything else will also be consumed accordingly, but no matter what, the final result is what you see: they can greatly improve their cultivation in an instant.”

Yan Xiao suddenly understood: “So that's it. No wonder these people have such confidence in their brows. For Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, being able to exchange Lifespan for cultivation is indeed an extraordinary talent, enough to let them roam freely.”

The soul body chuckled: “However, that's as far as it goes. The path of cultivation has no room for mediocrity. Too many people on this path eventually exhaust their Lifespan without making any progress. The Extraterrestrial Demons' actions are merely bringing forward that despair of a depleted Lifespan.”

“Furthermore, due to their talent, Extraterrestrial Demons will waste their Lifespan when their Cultivation Technique is inferior or resources are insufficient. In the end, let alone Golden Core, they won't even achieve Immortal Foundation.”

“Therefore, many Sects are keen to recruit Extraterrestrial Demons as Disciples and Elders, and they are not overly wary of them.”

Yan Xiao mused: “So, Teacher, we provide the Golden Core Method, and can even provide Medicinal Pills, and also guide them to search for resources, all to make them stronger as quickly as possible?”

The soul body's tone was full of praise: “Exactly. You have offended the Murong Family and are targeted by the Empress. It would take too long for you to cultivate to a level where you can contend with them. But these Extraterrestrial Demons are different. Their upper limit is definitely not as high as yours, but in the short term, their cultivation speed will be much more terrifying than yours.”

Yan Xiao completely understood: “Each takes what they need, mutual aid and mutual benefit. When I am weak, they will help me resist powerful enemies. Then, after I cultivate to the strongest, I will naturally protect them or their descendants. Of course, the premise is that they are truly willing to mutually aid and benefit…”

...After Yan Xiao escaped, he disappeared without a trace. Although the players in the Xuanhuan World were somewhat unwilling, they gradually stopped paying attention to this matter.

Because the Green Emerald Mountains had been thoroughly disturbed by the Empress, and later new parts of the Immortal Cave fell, more treasures appeared, triggering a new wave of competition.

The Great Love Alliance actively prepared for the establishment of their Sect, even releasing news of possessing the Golden Core Method, which attracted the attention of countless players.

At the same time, the various prizes for the Golden Core Tomb event were distributed. Although challenges, including the identity of the tomb owner, had not yet been completed by anyone, the players all knew that this server-wide event was essentially over.

In these few days of players freely exploring, Crimson Purple and other players were still in seclusion for their Breakthrough.

Most people stopped after reaching the Peak of Qi Refining, only Crimson Purple, who possessed Immortal Qi, was seeking Immortal Foundation, which consumed the most time.

On this day, purple Qi swirled in the Immortal Cave, and a violent Aura gradually rose.

Yan Xiao and the others outside the Immortal Cave all raised their heads and looked towards the Immortal Cave.

They saw the sky turning purple, and purple clouds spreading in all directions from the Immortal Cave as its center, quickly extending several hundred meters without stopping. Faint roars of lions could be heard within the purple clouds. If viewed from a different angle, one might even think those purple clouds were purple lions.

At the same time, the entire Immortal Cave trembled violently, and a powerful Aura continuously emanated from within. The surrounding Yao Beasts and Demonic Beasts all retreated, not daring to approach.

“Did it succeed or fail?”

Some players were curious, unable to understand the situation.

A Breakthrough to Immortal Foundation, whether successful or failed, would cause a phenomenon. Typically, the phenomenon for success is grander, and for failure, smaller.

However, different Immortal Foundation Methods would cause different phenomena, and the Fifth-Grade Golden Core Method was even beyond the common knowledge of these players. They found it difficult to judge whether the current phenomenon was a success or a failure.

Suddenly, the purple Qi in the sky became even denser, spreading several miles outwards in one go. A giant translucent purple lion slowly emerged, opening its eyes and staring at the Immortal Cave, as if ready to devour someone.

The players of the Purple Qi Guild all shivered, somewhat confused.

The next moment, the purple lion roared, leaped from the horizon, transforming into a surging purple tide that poured into the Immortal Cave. With a thunderous sound, purple clouds surged forth, spreading another few miles.

All the players stared at the Immortal Cave, their eyes filled with excitement.

As expected, the next moment, a woman in a purple robe stepped out of the air. Her face was somewhat heroic and beautiful, with a lion-like regal Aura between her brows. Purple Qi surged in her hand, then quickly retracted into her body. A translucent lion king could vaguely be seen floating on her body, also retracting into her body.

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Crimson Purple, on achieving Immortal Foundation.”

Yan Xiao looked at her and smiled softly.

With an Immortal Foundation, the Purple Qi Sect could now be officially established.