The night grew late.
Indoors.
Li Chang’an slowly opened his eyes, a trace of joy flashing in their depths.
’Qi Refining Fifth Layer!’
This breakthrough was quite smooth.
It was a natural progression.
He had been at the Qi Refining Fourth Layer for a long ti, building a profound foundation. He only needed one final push.
Switching his Cultivation Technique had provided the opportunity to break through.
’After switching to the Cyan Wood Technique, my efficiency at absorbing Spiritual Power is far greater than before.’
Li Chang’an pondered.
Now, he didn’t lack cultivation resources, had a superior Spiritual Land for cultivation, and had even switched to a better Cultivation Technique.
’All my other problems are solved. Only my Spiritual Root is a bit weak, but cultivating to Foundation Establishnt shouldn’t be an issue.’
Li Chang’an thought to himself.
Although breaking through to Foundation Establishnt was difficult with a Low Grade Spirit Root, it wasn’t impossible.
’If I get the chance, I should get my hands on a few more Foundation Establishnt Pills.’
By taking a Foundation Establishnt Pill, even if the breakthrough failed, a Cultivator wouldn’t suffer a backlash.
Therefore, with enough Foundation Establishnt Pills, if one attempt failed, you could just try again.
Sooner or later, one attempt would succeed!
’However, Qinghe Marketplace is just a small place. It’s very difficult to obtain Foundation Establishnt Pills and various Foundation Establishnt Spiritual Objects here.’
Li Chang’an thought to himself.
’Ultimately, I’ll still have to go to Yellow Crane Immortal City.’
A mont later.
He made a decision.
After breaking through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, he would leave Qinghe Marketplace and head to the Immortal City to seek his chance at Foundation Establishnt.
’Before then, I need to save up more Spirit Stones and do my best to acquire a Body Refining Technique.’
Li Chang’an mulled it over for a mont and confird his goals.
Saving Spirit Stones was for buying Foundation Establishnt Pills.
Body Refinent was for his vitality.
To break through to Foundation Establishnt, one needed to overco the three barriers of "Essence," "Qi," and "Divine."
The Divine Barrier refers to one’s Spiritual Power.
And Li Chang’an’s Spiritual Power far exceeded that of Cultivators at the sa stage, so this barrier wouldn’t be much of a problem.
The Qi Barrier represents Magical Power.
’The Magical Power from the Cyan Wood Technique is extrely potent. It shouldn’t hold back when I try for Foundation Establishnt.’
Li Chang’an was fairly satisfied with his Magical Power.
Only the Essence Barrier made him a little unsure.
’The essence of one’s flesh and blood begins to wane after the age of sixty. Thus, it’s best to reach Foundation Establishnt before then, unless one has practiced a Body Refining Technique to firmly lock in their vitality.’
At his current cultivation speed, he was certain he could reach the Qi Refining Ninth Layer before he turned sixty.
Even without Body Refinent, he would still et the conditions to attempt Foundation Establishnt.
But he felt it wasn’t safe enough.
’With Body Refinent, my vitality will be more vigorous, making it easier to break through to Foundation Establishnt.’
Li Chang’an mused.
In the coming days, he had to pay more attention to news about Body Refining Techniques.
At this mont, a golden light flashed before his eyes, and the contents of the Divination appeared.
[Divination has been refreshed]
[Today’s Divination · Auspicious]
[The Cao Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor breaks through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishnt, raids overnight, and battles the Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor. The Marketplace falls into chaos. You take advantage of the chaos to eliminate Zheng Jinbao and obtain the wealth he has accumulated over many years.]
’A Foundation Establishnt Ancestor is attacking?’
Li Chang’an’s heart jumped in shock.
His expression turned grave as he read the Divination’s contents carefully several tis.
’The conflict between the three great families has finally spilled over into the Marketplace, and it’s happening so fast.’
Li Chang’an’s heart grew heavy.
A battle between Foundation Establishnt cultivators!
If two Middle Stage Foundation Establishnt Ancestors were to fight inside the Marketplace, who knows how many deaths and injuries would result.
After all, to those at Foundation Establishnt, everyone below was an ant.
A Foundation Establishnt Ancestor could kill a Late Stage of Qi Refining expert with a single, casual blast of Magical Power.
’In such a dangerous situation, how can the Divination be ’Auspicious’? Could it be that the two Foundation Establishnt Ancestors will fight outside the Marketplace?’
Li Chang’an pondered for a mont and felt that must be the case.
Otherwise, how could he possibly have a chance to eliminate Zheng Jinbao?
’I can’t let my guard down. I have to prepare for the worst.’
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Chang’an imdiately began to prepare.
A mont later.
He stealthily moved away from the Marketplace, cast the Little Five Elents Escape Technique, and burrowed deep into the earth.
He went straight down, entering an extrely deep region underground.
’Hiding here should be safe. Unless my luck is absolutely terrible, I won’t get caught in the crossfire.’
Li Chang’an cald his heart and mind, concealing his entire aura.
He waited silently beneath the thick, yellow earth, just like a stone.
He had left several Puppets in the Marketplace.
One of them was his body double, another was watching Zheng Jinbao, and the rest were responsible for observing the overall situation in the Marketplace.
Ti slowly passed.
About half an hour later.
On the distant horizon, a streak of light suddenly shot across the sky.
Imdiately after, ca a wild laugh.
"Hahaha, Zheng the Ghost, co on out and catch up with this old man!"
The voice was like a thunderclap, exploding in the silent night sky.
In an instant, the entire Marketplace was startled awake.
"What’s happening?"
"Zheng the Ghost, is he talking about the Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor?"
Countless people woke from their sleep, their faces filled with terror.
What kind of person would dare to call the Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor "Zheng the Ghost"?
Thinking of the conflict between the three great families, everyone felt a sense of dread.
"Could it be that the Foundation Establishnt Ancestors from the Cao and Wu Families have co to attack?"
Soon, an extrely tyrannical aura appeared just outside the Marketplace.
The newcor was a middle-aged man with a square face, brimming with vigorous vitality and an overwhelming aura. It was none other than the Cao Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor.
Cao Zhengxiong!
"Zheng the Ghost, have you finally died of old age? Why won’t you co out and see this old man?"
He let out a thunderous roar.
The sound made countless people dizzy, their vision blurring.
Furthermore, the terrifying pressure of a Middle Stage of Foundation Establishnt expert was released without reservation, suffocating the many Cultivators in the Marketplace.
Just then, a cold snort echoed through the night.
"Hmph!"
Everyone felt the pressure on them lighten.
The next mont, an old man in a white robe with white hair and a white beard rose into the air, facing Cao Zhengxiong from a distance.
The aura he emitted had also reached the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishnt.
It was the Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor.
Zheng Yuandao!
"Zheng the Ghost, this old man knew you weren’t dead!"
Cao Zhengxiong laughed loudly.
Zheng Yuandao’s expression was grave, his aged eyes fixed on Cao Zhengxiong.
"You’ve actually advanced to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishnt?"
"That’s right!"
Cao Zhengxiong’s aura was tyrannical, and he made no effort to restrain it.
"Back then, you relied on your higher Cultivation to bully this old man repeatedly, even blocking the way outside the Cao Clan Territory! If it weren’t for the protection of our Array, I’m afraid you would have killed long ago!"
Cao Zhengxiong’s voice bood like a great bell as he spoke of the past.
Now, he was triumphant and his heart was filled with satisfaction.
"Zheng the Ghost, back then, did you ever imagine this day would co?"
Hearing this, Zheng Yuandao’s expression remained unchanged, but a trace of worry rose in his heart.
His sun was setting.
But Cao Zhengxiong was in his pri, with at least a hundred years left to live!
"Did you co here today just to show off your Cultivation?"
Zheng Yuandao asked nonchalantly.
Seeing his calm and composed appearance, the many Zheng Family disciples below relaxed slightly.
The many Loose Cultivators also breathed a sigh of relief.
From the looks of it, the Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishnt Ancestor didn’t seem to be at a disadvantage.
But Cao Zhengxiong suddenly sneered.
"Zheng the Ghost, you don’t have much lifespan left, why bother putting up a strong front? As you are now, how many years do you have left? How many more tis can you cast your Magic?"
"Hmph, we’ll know after a fight!"
Zheng Yuandao’s aura surged, and he actually initiated the battle.
His aura was powerful and majestic.
He showed no sign of weakness at all!
"Good, good, good! This old man had the sa idea!"
Cao Zhengxiong showed no fear, his will to fight soaring.
The two transford into streaks of light, instantly moving far away from the Marketplace.
Before long, from far away under the night sky, ca earth-shattering rumbles.
The battle of Foundation Establishnt had begun!
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