Chapter 385

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    Chapter 385

    A year earlier, Su Hao had already modified Yashan's cultivation aptitude so that it met the recruitment standards of Yunzhong Wangyue Valley. He then summoned him to Annan Hengzhou and assigned him a mountain of study material on Runes and Alchemy.

    Since then, Yashan had finally settled down.

    He no longer wandered around causing trouble...

    Nor did he accidentally stumble into immortal sects anymore.

    Today...

    He had successfully passed Yunzhong Wangyue Valley's disciple selection and officially entered the sect.


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    For Yashan, returning to Boss Wei's side was an immense joy.

    First...

    It was safe.

    He no longer had to worry about inexplicably being hunted down everywhere he went.

    Second...

    He finally felt like he belonged somewhere again.

    Whenever he wasn't following Boss Wei's instructions, he always felt as though something important was missing from his life.

    Third...

    While Boss Wei had continued advancing at an unbelievable pace, Yashan had remained standing still, living off the accomplishments of the past.

    If he didn't begin cultivating soon...

    How could he ever help Boss Wei?

    Yashan didn't want to be left too far behind.


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    For Su Hao...

    Yashan's return would save him considerable time.

    Anything that wasn't of the highest priority could simply be delegated to him.

    Having worked together for so many years...

    Su Hao trusted Yashan completely.


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    However...

    Su Hao wasn't heading out today to meet Yashan.

    That could wait until Yashan officially became a disciple.

    Instead...

    He went looking for Feng Ling.


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    When Su Hao arrived at his former residence, Feng Ling sensed him approaching and walked out to greet him.

    "Feng Wei?"

    "What brings you here today?"

    Su Hao smiled.

    "Master, how has your cultivation been recently?"

    Feng Ling's face immediately brightened.

    "Very smooth."

    "The Spiritual Qi in your former cave dwelling is far denser than anywhere else in the sect."

    "Even Spirit Stones can't compare."


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    Su Hao nodded.

    "Master."

    "It's already been three years."

    "It's time for me to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

    Feng Ling wasn't surprised.

    She had expected this day to come.

    Nevertheless, she still asked seriously,

    "Are you certain?"

    Su Hao nodded.

    "Completely."

    "However, I do have one question."

    "The core structure diagram you gave me for Foundation Establishment..."

    "...shares remarkable similarities with the internal structure of wind-attributed Artifacts."

    "Once the Foundation Core is completed, my Spiritual Power should gradually transform into Wind Spiritual Power."

    "Will that affect my ability to use Techniques of other attributes?"


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    Feng Ling looked rather surprised.

    "This is actually the first time I've heard someone compare the Foundation Core to the structure of an Artifact."

    She thought for a moment before continuing.

    "The attribute issue you mentioned does exist."

    "Once disciples of the Feng Lineage establish their Foundation..."

    "Their Spiritual Power permanently becomes wind-attributed."

    "It cannot be changed."

    "Although you'll still be able to use Techniques of other attributes..."

    "...their power will decrease considerably."

    "On the other hand..."

    "Wind-attributed Techniques become far stronger."

    "Our Feng Lineage's cultivation method is among the finest in the cultivation world."

    "So there's no need to worry."


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    Su Hao shook his head.

    "I'm not worried."

    "I simply wanted confirmation."


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    Having obtained the answer he needed...

    Su Hao bid Feng Ling farewell and returned directly to his laboratory.

    Today...

    He would officially break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.


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    From Feng Ling's explanation...

    Su Hao had already understood the purpose of the Foundation Core.

    That only increased his confidence.

    Back inside the laboratory...

    He formed several hand seals.

    The defensive Formation Array immediately activated.

    A massive barrier completely sealed the laboratory.

    No one would be able to disturb him.

    Breaking through Foundation Establishment allowed no room for mistakes.


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    Su Hao took out the Senior Brother Token.

    After pouring Spiritual Power into it...

    A brilliant golden light blossomed outward.

    A spherical barrier enveloped him.

    Immediately...

    The Spiritual Power inside his body became noticeably more active.


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    He sat down cross-legged.

    Swallowed the Continuation Pill.

    Adjusted his breathing.

    Cleared every distracting thought.

    Soon...

    He entered deep meditation.


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    With the combined assistance of the Senior Brother Token and the Continuation Pill...

    Mobilizing Spiritual Power became exceptionally easy.

    The first strand of Spiritual Power slowly separated from the circulation pathway.

    It traveled toward his heart.

    There...

    It formed the first component of the Foundation Core.

    The second strand followed...

    Connecting to the first.

    Then the third.

    The fourth.

    The fifth.

    And finally...

    The sixth.

    Throughout the entire process...

    Su Hao remained completely focused.

    Foundation Establishment allowed no mistakes.

    A single error could cause Spiritual Power backlash, damaging the meridians.

    Not only would the breakthrough fail...

    Future attempts would become far more difficult.

    For that reason...

    Most cultivators waited until they were absolutely certain before attempting Foundation Establishment.

    Even if it meant delaying the breakthrough by several years.


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    For Su Hao...

    Things were naturally different.

    With Little Light's computational assistance...

    Combined with his overwhelmingly powerful mental strength...

    Constructing the Foundation Core presented virtually no difficulty.


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    The six structures linked together.

    Forming a perfect hexagon.

    As his heart continued beating...

    The Foundation Core resonated with every heartbeat.

    Gradually...

    It seemed almost alive.


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    "The first step..."

    "Foundation Core construction..."

    "Complete."

    Only then did Su Hao finally relax slightly.

    The first step had always been the most dangerous.

    Everything afterward became considerably easier.


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    "The second step..."

    "Connect the circulating Spiritual Power."


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    Every major meridian supplied two streams of Spiritual Power.

    Twenty-four streams in total.

    Each connected perfectly to the six sections of the Foundation Core.

    Creating one complete circulation system.

    For ordinary cultivators...

    This required painstaking precision.

    For Su Hao...

    It was effortless.


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    "The third step..."

    "Activate the Foundation Core."


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    Following the rhythm of his heartbeat...

    He continuously guided Spiritual Power through the completed structure.

    Thump.

    Thump.

    Thump.

    After countless heartbeats...

    The Foundation Core suddenly ignited.

    A faint green radiance emerged.

    The glow penetrated flesh and bone...

    Illuminating his entire chest.


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    "Foundation Establishment..."

    "First Layer."

    "Foundation Core Stabilization."


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    Even then...

    Su Hao did not immediately stop cultivating.

    Instead...

    He continued stabilizing the newly formed Foundation Core until every trace of instability disappeared.


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    Only afterward did he begin examining the changes.

    Everything matched his previous deductions.

    The Foundation Core acted like the heart of Spiritual Power.

    Once more than five layers of Spiritual Power accumulated...

    The excess naturally compressed toward the Foundation Core.

    From that point onward...

    It became the true center of a cultivator's Spiritual Power.

    Secondly...

    Every strand of Spiritual Power circulating throughout the body now had to pass through the Foundation Core.

    During each circulation...

    Its quality was continuously refined.

    The Foundation Core functioned almost like a purifier...

    Or perhaps...

    A Spiritual Power engine.


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    Su Hao also discovered another advantage.

    The Foundation Core greatly increased his body's ability to regulate Spiritual Power.

    Or rather...

    It made Spiritual Power itself more orderly.

    As a result...

    The burden placed upon his body decreased substantially.


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    "That means..."

    "I can perform large-scale Spiritual Power conversion again."

    For Su Hao...

    Who constantly consumed enormous amounts of Spiritual Power for research and Formation Arrays...

    This was excellent news.

    Previously...

    He had always needed to carefully ration his Spiritual Power.

    A single large Formation Array could nearly empty his reserves.

    Now...

    That problem had largely disappeared.


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    "Strictly speaking..."

    "I've only reached the First Layer of Foundation Establishment."

    "The Foundation Core has merely stabilized."

    "But..."

    "There is absolutely no possibility of my Spiritual Power losing control."

    "I can begin preparing for the Second Layer—Spirit Pool Elevation immediately."


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    Su Hao slowly opened his eyes.

    Instead of putting away the Senior Brother Token...

    He placed one hand upon the floor.

    Diamond Armor spread across the ground.

    Soon...

    A Spiritual Qi Gathering Rune took shape.

    He infused a small amount of Spiritual Power.

    The Rune activated instantly.

    Immediately...

    The Spiritual Qi concentration throughout the laboratory surged dramatically.

    It became the location with the highest concentration of Spiritual Qi in the entire sect.


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    Su Hao closed his eyes and quietly sensed the surrounding Spiritual Qi.

    Satisfied...

    He nodded.

    "With this cultivation speed..."

    "What would normally require at least five years of accumulation..."

    "I only need a little over three months."

    "That's acceptable."

    "But..."

    "It would be even better if it were faster."

    Thinking about having to remain seated in meditation for another three months...

    Su Hao couldn't help rubbing his backside.

    He suddenly wondered...

    Those immortal cultivators who could meditate in seclusion for a hundred years...

    Didn't their butts hurt?
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    Cultivators rarely get sick. What can a butt ache do to them? The more spiritual energy they have, the more it strengthens the body.
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