Chapter 44: Foundation Building Preparation, Complete Body Movement

Chapter 44: Preparation for Foundation Establishment, Complete Movement Technique.

On the Spirit Boat.

Jiang Li sat leaning against the deck, holding a half-scroll of the Cultivation Technique Secret Manual, the “Carefree Wind-Riding Art,” and began to study it.

“Wind is the Qi of heaven and earth, formless and invisible, unrestrained and free. One who pursues the wind must abandon form and self, be uninhibited and carefree, and travel with the wind.”

This movement technique had a profound concept.

It consisted of four stages.

Chasing the wind, merging with the wind, controlling the wind, and becoming the wind.

When Cultivated to Perfection, one could transform into a gentle breeze and travel a thousand miles in an instant.

Whether it was an exaggeration or not, it certainly sounded impressive.

It deeply moved Jiang Li.

“You want to Cultivate this movement technique?”

Murong Qing walked over.

“I’m considering it.”

Jiang Li nodded.

His only concern was one thing.

That was, this movement technique Secret Manual was an Imperial Family Cultivation Technique of the Piaomiao Dynasty, not to be passed on to outsiders.

If he practiced this technique, would it attract the pursuit of the Piaomiao Dynasty?

Based on his experience from reading many web novels in his previous life, once such a secret technique was learned by an outsider, the Imperial Family would inevitably choose to reclaim it, forcing the Cultivator to cripple his Cultivation or be killed on the spot.

He didn’t want to needlessly acquire another enemy.

Jiang Li voiced this concern.

Murong Qing looked at Jiang Li strangely, and Li Xi also had a hesitant expression.

“Jiang Li, we are Disciples of the Huashen Class of Tianxuan Holy Land. If the Piaomiao Dynasty dares to utter a single word of dissent, the Holy Land only needs to cut off their support, and within ten years, this Imperial Dynasty will be annihilated. At that time, let alone a secret technique, even the Imperial Family will be gone.”

“The Cultivation Technique Pavilion might have the complete version.”

Murong Qing said.

The meaning was clear: the Piaomiao Dynasty’s secret technique might just be one of the millions of Cultivation Techniques collected by Tianxuan Holy Land, and perhaps it was even the complete version personally offered by the Piaomiao Dynasty.

Jiang Li was slightly stunned.

He laughed self-deprecatingly.

Having been an undercover agent for so long, accustomed to being a lone wolf, he had forgotten that he was now one of the prospective Saint candidates of Tianxuan Holy Land, with the entire Tianxuan Holy Land backing him.

An Imperial Dynasty that didn’t even have a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator, where would it get the guts to disrespect him?

Even if the Piaomiao Dynasty truly went mad, his Body Refining Cultivation Technique, the “Imperial Extremes World-Shocking Skill,” would come in handy to seize this land.

“I was too cautious.”

With this concern resolved, Jiang Li immediately made a decision.

When he returned to Tianxuan Holy Land, he would go to the Cultivation Technique Pavilion to see if there was a complete version.

Afterward.

Jiang Li took out the second spoils of his trip to Qinghe County.

The Golden Palace, which contained the Power Of Will of incense.

It was a square block, with the approximate outline of Qinghe County carved on its surface.

Jiang Li’s Divine Sense penetrated it and found that only a layer of the Power Of Will of incense remained at the bottom, existing in the form of golden liquid.

After some effort, only two strands of Imperial Dynasty Dragon Qi were condensed.

Adding the ten strands collected from the prayers of the common people by the Body Refining Cultivation Technique, the “Imperial Extremes World-Shocking Skill,” there were a total of twelve strands of Dragon Qi.

He wondered if it would be enough for the Body Refining Cultivation Technique to reach the Minor Achievement Realm.

… …

Tianxuan Holy Land.

Bidding farewell to Murong Qing and Li Xi, Jiang Li took out his Spirit Boat and flew all the way to the Sword Palace on the seventh level of Tianjian Peak.

He skillfully arrived at his Master’s hall.

“Master, I have good news to tell you.”

Jiang Li called out.

In less than a minute.

Zhang Song walked out from inside.

He looked radiant.

“My good Disciple, you’ve returned at just the right time. I also have a surprise for you.”

As he spoke.

Zhang Song, as if presenting a treasure, pulled out a stalk of Azure Flame Ganoderma.

The temperature of the entire room immediately rose.

A scorching sensation filled the air.

“I remember your file stated you have Golden, Fire, and Wood Spiritual Roots, right? I specially used my Karma to exchange for a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object, a Fire Ganoderma, which can elevate your Fire Spiritual Root Aptitude to near Heavenly Spiritual Root level.”

“Moreover, the Fire Ganoderma contains incredibly pure energy. I will personally help you refine it, and your Cultivation will advance by at least two minor Realms, allowing you to reach Qi Refining Level Nine in one leap.”

“How about it, isn’t it a surprise?”

Zhang Song seemed to be waiting for Jiang Li to show a “wow” expression of surprise, however… he saw Jiang Li looking hesitant.

“What’s wrong?” Zhang Song was puzzled and added, “Disciple, what good news were you talking about?”

Jiang Li said strangely, “Master, I’ve advanced to Qi Refining Level Ten.”

“Advanced, huh, Qi Refining Level Eight, not bad… Eh? Wait, wait, Qi Refining Level Ten??? ”

Zhang Song was momentarily stunned.

No.

He remembered that the last time he saw this Disciple, he was only at Qi Refining Level Seven.

It had only been a little over twenty days, how could he be at Qi Refining Level Ten already?

And what the hell was Qi Refining Level Ten?

Even if one reached Qi Refining Perfection, shouldn’t it be Qi Refining Level Nine Peak?

What kind of Realm was Level Ten?

“Is that the good news you mentioned?”

Zhang Song was momentarily doubting life.

He felt dizzy.

This was no longer a surprise; this was a shock.

Jiang Li nodded.

“Yes.”

“How did you Breakthrough?”

“It’s like this, when I went down the mountain this time…”

Jiang Li briefly explained his trip to Qinghe County to encircle and suppress the Zhou Family, and how the Cultivation Technique reward was replaced by the Karma bestowed upon him by heaven and earth for his actions, which then caused his Cultivation to skyrocket to Qi Refining Level Ten.

Zhang Song became increasingly confused as he listened.

It could be like this?

Slaying demons and devils would bring down Karma?

Was there such a good thing?

If that were the case, wouldn’t the high-level law enforcers of the Law Enforcement Hall advance a minor Realm every day?

Zhang Song opened his Divine Sense and probed into Jiang Li’s body.

A mysteriously increased Cultivation, whether good or bad, no one knew.

He had to check.

To prevent it from being some forbidden Spell that came at the cost of life force.

However…

After some investigation, he found nothing amiss. Instead, he discovered that the magical power in Jiang Li’s Dantian was seven-colored.

“Glazed-level magical power!?”

Zhang Song’s expression was shocked again.

He felt like he was about to lose his composure as a Master.

This was a quality of magical power that even most Prodigies of the Huashen Class couldn’t achieve.

His Disciple, was he a Prodigy?

Zhang Song withdrew his Divine Sense, his mind still immersed in the shock and daze.

“Master, how is it? Is there any precedent in the Cultivation World for this Qi Refining Level Ten Realm?”

Jiang Li asked.

Zhang Song regained his senses and shook his head, “I have never heard of the concept of Qi Refining Level Ten in the Cultivation World, but there’s no need to worry. Both your Physical Body and magical power are fine. This is an astonishing stroke of luck unique to you.”

“With your current Qi Refining Level Ten Realm and Glazed-level magical power, once you achieve Foundation Establishment, it will undoubtedly be extraordinary. Your Foundation will be far more profound than that of normal Foundation Establishment Cultivators. I think you can start preparing for Foundation Establishment.”

Hearing this.

Jiang Li’s eyes lit up.

Foundation Establishment, this was the first major Realm of the Immortal Path. Once successful, he would be promoted from the Outer Sect to the Inner Sect, obtain the Tianxuan Holy Land’s sect-protecting Cultivation Technique, and his strength would skyrocket significantly.

Then, dealing with the Zhou Family Patriarch, a Golden Core Stage Middle Stage Cultivator, he could kill him with one sword strike.

“Don’t rush. The Foundation Establishment process requires the Cultivator’s spirit, Qi, and Divine Qi to be in their optimal state, and it also requires Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects to assist you in successfully condensing Qi into liquid in one go. This Fire Ganoderma can be used to refine into a Medicinal Pill. Don’t go down the mountain in the next few days.”

“Oh right, the Holy Land is holding a Flying Sword Competition these days. All Disciples can participate. You can join in, relax a bit, and don’t be constantly tense.”

Jiang Li noted it down.

The smile on his face grew wider.

He only needed to wait a few more days, and he would officially become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

This was truly wonderful.

As for the Flying Sword Competition, no one would go.

… …

Coming out of the Sword Palace, Jiang Li did not return to his Immortal Cave but went to the Cultivation Technique Pavilion.

He could take advantage of these few days to try Cultivating this movement technique Secret Manual.

Cultivation Technique Pavilion.

The Elder at the registration desk smiled kindly when he saw Jiang Li arrive, “Come to choose a Cultivation Technique or a Spell? What type do you want? I can recommend some to you.”

Jiang Li took out his half-scroll Secret Manual.

“Carefree Wind-Riding Art? I seem to have some impression of it. It’s the Piaomiao Imperial Family’s secret technique, isn’t it? You’re quite good at choosing. This secret technique is among the top-tier of all movement technique Secret Manuals. It is said that the Old Ancestor of the Piaomiao Imperial Family obtained it from a Secret Realm, and the name Piaomiao Dynasty was also derived from this secret technique.”

As he spoke.

The registration Elder came to an area and took down a unique copy.

Jiang Li watched.

That area was the Divine Ability section.

This movement technique belonged to the Divine Ability category?

Jiang Li was a little surprised.

Only Cultivators above the Golden Core Stage were qualified to Cultivate Divine Abilities.

“Here, this is the complete version of the “Carefree Wind-Riding Art.” Back then, the Piaomiao Old Ancestor personally offered it to us, just to gain the protection of our Holy Land. But I still have to remind you, this secret technique is somewhere between a Divine Ability. It relies purely on Comprehension Ability and insight, with no quick method to achieve it. The difficulty of Cultivating it is even greater than the Dragon Slaying Sword. But if it’s you, I think you can still create a miracle.”

Jiang Li took it.

He thought to himself: Had his Genius persona become too deeply ingrained? Even for a movement technique Secret Manual that was somewhere between a Divine Ability, people believed he could Master it.

However, the System itself was a cheat, so mastering it seemed normal.

He just hoped it wouldn’t cause any more trouble for him.

He just wanted to lie low and steadily reach the day of Foundation Establishment