I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 163 Peerless Dao Foundation
Xue Xiang sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed, his breathing gradually becoming steady.

He cleared his mind of distractions and summoned a jade box.

The box was opened, and a perfectly round pill lay quietly inside.

It is pure gold in color, covered with magical patterns, and its luster is layered, like the condensed afterglow of the golden sun.

As soon as the elixir appeared in the world, wisps of fragrance wafted out.

The fragrance is not the scent of ordinary flowers and trees, but rather like the spiritual breath of the beginning of heaven and earth.

Instantly, the grass and leaves in the cave trembled, and the moss in the corner was uprooted and gently arched towards the elixir, as if to worship it.

The fragrance spread along the wind, reaching several miles beyond the cave.

King Chujiang and his entourage heard this from afar, and their expressions changed drastically.

"What flavor makes me feel refreshed and happy?"

"A pill, an unparalleled pill."

"No need to say more, it must be the Innate Foundation Establishment Pill. This guy is about to start."

Wen Xiang was filled with resentment.

"Gentlemen, do not act yet, wait for my instructions."

Wu Meng said urgently, "To prevent this scoundrel from resorting to desperate measures, the restrictions of heaven and earth will reach their limit when the foundation is about to be completed."

At that time, he will lose his ability to move.

In other words, by then, even if he wanted to forcibly destroy the treasure, he wouldn't have the ability.

"Let's choose that time to break through his protective formation."

King Chujiang said loudly, "What Mr. Wu said is very true. Gentlemen, please listen to Mr. Wu's instructions."

If the mission is accomplished, Wei will reward him handsomely.

If I fail, I have nothing more to say.

"promise."

Everyone was visibly awe-inspiring.

Just then, a beam of light emanated from the direction of the cave.

"He swallowed the pill."

Huang Feng exclaimed in surprise and rushed over first.

Everyone chased after them and saw auspicious light swirling inside the cave.

Xue Xiang was surrounded by golden light, and five beams of light also rose from the Five Spirit Land not far away, shooting towards Xue Xiang.

That's because the spiritual veins sensed the medicinal power of the Innate Foundation Establishment Pill, and the spirit of the favorable location was activated.

"As expected of the Innate Foundation Establishment Pill, it's incredibly potent."

"Yes, ordinary pills could never stimulate the spirit of the earth to this extent."

"According to historical records, the foundation-building pills used for foundation building only vary in quality; there are no precedents of failure."

"I want to see what kind of spiritual root this child has, and whether he can achieve a high-grade immortal foundation."

"........."

Amidst the murmurs and whispers, Xue Xiang remained unmoved.

The Innate Foundation Building Pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, and a surge of violent yet clear spiritual energy rushed into the meridians.

His chest suddenly trembled, and nine spots of light on his abdomen connected in a line, like nine stars rapidly rotating, their bright rays intertwining.

Amidst the light, flesh and blood churned, and the skin glowed red from the inside out, followed by blue radiance, white light, golden light, crimson flames, and black luster, layer upon layer, as if five-colored fireworks were blooming on the body.

That force was not smooth, but rather it tore through the meridians like a knife.

His veins felt as if they were being forcibly straightened by iron clamps, and sweat instantly seeped out, which was then evaporated into mist by the intense spiritual energy, swirling around him.

At that moment, the ground beneath their feet trembled violently.

The spirit of the land manifested five true dragons, which coiled around Xue Xiang's body and interacted with the surging internal energy within him.

The cave was suddenly bathed in a dazzling light, its five colors shining brightly.

Xue Xiang sat upright in the center, as if he were the axis of heaven and earth.

Suddenly, the nine light spots on Xue Xiang's abdomen were slowly drawn away by the five true dragons transformed from the spirits of the earth, and like peeling silk from a cocoon, they detached themselves inch by inch from Xue Xiang's body.

Before long, nine beams of light floated in the void, pierced by a single line, and gradually condensed into the shape of a spiritual root.

The spiritual root was mottled with five colors and had a mixed luster.

"Heavens! A mixed five-colored spiritual root, which is actually the worst spiritual root."

"It is truly a wonder of the world that such a spiritual root can be cultivated to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

"No wonder this thief is so determined to find the Innate Foundation Establishment Pill to establish his foundation. Even if he piled up a hundred ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills, it would be difficult to successfully establish his foundation."

"........."

The spirit of the land did not cease to operate because of the ridicule.

The five-colored spiritual roots were slowly lifted up by the spirit of the earth and entered Xue Xiang's brow.

Suddenly, the energy of heaven and earth was thrown into chaos, and a fierce wind arose.

It seemed as if countless streams of energy were pouring into Xue Xiang's brow.

Suddenly, a bright light shone from the top of his head, and a lotus pedestal gradually appeared.

The lotus flower had only five petals, its color a plain blue-green, unadorned and simple, like a wildflower that could be seen anywhere.

“Spiritual roots are mostly of lower quality, while the lotus color of the immortal foundation is mostly of higher quality. This thief only produced a single-color lotus, which is the lowest grade.”

"A mixed spiritual root of five colors, it's already good enough to establish a foundation for immortality, what more do you want?"

"What a waste of immortal destiny! A single Innate Foundation Establishment Pill, and this is all we got from the Five Elements Land?"

"........."

The sarcastic remarks were deafening.

"The foundation for immortality has been established, the foundation building is nearing completion, the foundation merging process is about to begin, the restrictions of heaven and earth are about to be lifted, prepare for action."

Wu Meng gave the order in a low voice, then suddenly realized something was wrong, "Where is Prince Puan?"

King Chujiang said, "He said he has other important matters to attend to. Let's ignore him for now. Mr. Wu, you must handle this operation well."

Wu Meng nodded in a low voice, just about to give the order to act.

Suddenly, the spirit of the earth, which had been gradually calming down, surged up again in a frenzy.

The spiritual vein within the cave once again emitted a brilliant five-colored light, and five thick, dragon-like earth spirits surged forth, completely enveloping Xue Xiang.

Everyone's expression changed.

"I knew it wouldn't be that simple."

"How could the power of a Foundation Establishment Pill be so easily depleted?"

"It seems this guy's immortal foundation still needs improvement."

"So what if it's two colors?"

"........."

Amidst the discussions, five true dragons manifested by the spirit of the land roared and coiled, completely igniting the medicinal power of the Innate Foundation Building Pill.

The white lotus platform between Xue Xiang's eyebrows trembled slightly. One of the five petals of the originally plain blue lotus was slowly dyed by white light, with blue and white reflecting each other and the clear light flowing.

"A two-colored lotus platform!"

"It should be over by now."

"A low-grade mixed five-colored spiritual root should have reached its limit to achieve a mid-grade immortal foundation."

"........."

Wu Meng stared intently at the gradually receding spirit of the earth, and was about to give the order to attack when the spirit of the earth in the abyss of earth stirred again. With a whoosh, five true dragons rushed out of the abyss of earth and charged toward Xue Xiang.

"It's endless."

"Why is the medicinal power of this Innate Foundation Establishment Pill so terrifying, frequently triggering the spirit of the earth?"

"This...this means achieving a superior immortal foundation."

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, the third petal on the lotus platform gradually turned black, its dark light receding, becoming as deep and still as an abyss.

"Black...a three-colored lotus platform!"

"It really is a high-grade immortal foundation!"

"The lowest grade of mixed five-colored spiritual roots actually led to the formation of a high-grade immortal foundation."

"It must be coming to an end by now."

"It's not that easy. Look, the spirit of the earth that was calmed down is stirring up trouble again."

"........."

Once, twice, three times, four times, everyone became numb.

The spiritual power of the Innate Foundation Building Pill seemed limitless, as did the spiritual energy of the location.

"This, this mixed five-colored spiritual root seems to have become an advantage."

The long-browed old man, who had remained silent until now, narrowed his eyes slightly. "Ordinary high-grade spiritual roots can at most achieve a high-grade immortal foundation, but to reach a top-grade immortal foundation, the spiritual root needs to contain multiple power attributes."

Originally, mixed spiritual roots, due to their complexity and entanglement of various power attributes, posed a significant hidden danger when attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Now, the Innate Foundation Establishment Pill, combined with the Five Elements Land, has actually given this child's inferior mixed spiritual root a huge advantage.

His mixed spiritual roots contain the power of all five elements.

In my opinion, a once-in-a-century, top-tier immortal foundation is about to be forged.

As soon as the old man with long eyebrows finished speaking, the void trembled violently.

On the lotus platform between Xue Xiang's eyebrows, the fourth petal was suddenly scorched by purple light, bewitching yet solemn, with black, white, blue and purple intermingling, its radiance illuminating the entire abyss of spiritual veins.

"Four colors... Top-grade Immortal Foundation!"

"As expected, it has been achieved—a top-grade immortal foundation that appears only once in a century!"

"This is simply a divine embryo formed from mortal bones!"

The gasps of amazement erupted like a torrent, making everyone's eardrums ring.

Amidst this roar, the world suddenly changed.

The once silent void suddenly surged, and countless energies, like rivers and seas overflowing, frantically converged on Xue Xiang.

Waves rose from the lake, the mountains resounded, the wind and clouds churned, and even the hearts of the people were moved by this great power.

Xue Xiang's body trembled slightly in the torrent, his skin shimmering with rune-like patterns, his flesh and bones being reshaped. Every inch of his skin seemed to be melted by fire and forged by divine light.

His breathing became deep and heavy, as if it could move the pulse of the entire world.

The four-colored lotus platform rested firmly between his brows, like a lotus throne beneath a deity, overflowing with boundless radiance.

After a short while, the spirit of the land finally returned to peace.

No chaotic forces flowed out from the Abyss of Earthly Spirits.

But no one breathed a sigh of relief; everyone felt as if a mountain was pressing down on their hearts.

Beneath this eerie calm, an indescribable sense of terror permeated the air.

The mountains and forests were utterly silent; even the sound of the wind seemed to freeze.

Everyone felt a sudden tightness in their chests, a suffocating pain, and even breathing became difficult.

"Could it be..."

A terrifying thought simultaneously surfaced in everyone's mind.

Suddenly, everyone felt a sense of relief, as if the pressure had been abruptly triggered.

In an instant, the Abyss of Earthly Spirits exploded with a deafening roar.

The dormant spirit of the land transformed into five-colored pillars of light, surging and soaring into the sky like five true dragons, roaring and howling. Instead of rushing towards Xue Xiang, they burst out of the cave and soared straight into the heavens, circling and circling between heaven and earth.

In an instant, the spiritual energy of the entire cave was reversed, surging down like a river bursting its banks, vast and mighty.

At the same moment, the energy of heaven and earth was also drawn in and surged forth.

A strong wind arose.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they all retreated, fearing that they would be affected by this aura.

Xue Xiang's entire body erupted with light and flames, and the medicinal power of the Innate Foundation Building Pill exploded completely at this moment.

In an instant, all the vegetation within a hundred miles withered and died, its branches and leaves turned to ash, and the surging vitality transformed into a surging silver wave that swirled and danced in the air.

whoosh,
The five five-colored dragons, which had been circling in the sky for a long time, suddenly turned around and roared down with overwhelming force, rushing straight back into the cave.

In an instant, Xue Xiang's figure was enveloped by a five-colored storm.

"Ahhh!"

King Chujiang shouted loudly.

The old man with long eyebrows shouted loudly.

Wumeng shouted loudly.

Wen Xiang also shouted loudly.

Everyone was shouting.

They were certainly not so excited about Xue Xiang's attempt to reach a higher level of immortal foundation;

It wasn't a roar born of anger;
Rather, it was their state of mind that was influenced by the energy of this world, making them unable to help but shout out.

boom!
The five-colored storm finally dissipated, and within the cave, a brilliant light shone forth.

Xue Xiang's figure reappeared.

The lotus flower between his brows had transformed into five-colored petals, simultaneously radiating five-colored light.

Five colors shimmered, as if the five elements of heaven and earth had gathered together at this moment. Above the lotus, celestial music emanated faintly, overflowing with an indescribable holiness and solemnity.

"Absolute, unparalleled, the foundation of the Dao."

The long-browed old man was in tears, his words incoherent, "It's a legend... no, no... a lie..."

Everyone was speechless, completely stunned.

The wind stopped, the clouds settled, and the mountains murmured softly.

"We can't wait any longer, we absolutely can't wait any longer, we must destroy him, destroy him immediately."

King Chujiang was in a state of madness, no longer possessing his former composure.

If he was confident before, his composure and demeanor had long been shattered by Xue Xiang's series of unexpected changes.

He felt that he had completely lost control of Xue Xiang, and even felt that if he waited a little longer, this guy might ascend to immortality in a hundred days.

"Even a peerless Dao Foundation must go through the process of Foundation Integration before the power of the restriction will descend. Your Highness, please be patient."

Wu Mengqiang composed himself and earnestly advised.

King Chujiang interrupted sharply, "We can't worry about that now! We can't delay any longer! This boy must not be allowed to live!"

"What the Prince says is absolutely right. If such a person were to be born, he would surely bring chaos to the world. If we do not eliminate him today, the consequences will be endless!"

The old man with long eyebrows shouted loudly.

The crowd responded with a resounding roar of agreement.

For the first time, everyone acted instinctively, without considering the pros and cons, and quickly reached a consensus.

It was as if, if Xue Xiang were allowed to grow up unchecked, he would inevitably become a world-destroying demon.

"kill!"

As King Chujiang shouted, dozens of spells and divine powers were unleashed simultaneously, their light, flames, and lightning intertwining to form a massive shockwave that crashed towards Xue Xiang's location.

In an instant, the void trembled.

Suddenly, eight beams of light appeared in front of Xue Xiang, depicting mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes, slowly unfolding like a scroll painting and transforming into a light shield covering the cave.

boom!
As the shockwave struck, the burst of light only trembled slightly before returning to normal.

The mountains and rivers reflect each other, and the eight scenic spots change in turn, as if it were a small world of its own, protecting him completely.

"That is—the Eight Scenic Spots Formation of Mountains and Rivers!"

Someone's pupils constricted sharply, and their voice became hoarse, "It is rumored that this formation cannot be broken without the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator!"

King Chujiang's eyes were bloodshot, and he almost gritted his teeth: "Whatever this broken formation, if we persevere, we will surely break it!"

At his command, everyone once again unleashed their spiritual power, bombarding the enemy relentlessly.

Pillars of light and lightning rained down one after another, yet the light shield remained unmoved, and the array of light remained as stable as ever.

Amidst the deafening roar, Xue Xiang remained remarkably calm.

He slowly took out a thumb-sized golden leaf covered with magical patterns, which was the spiritual seed he had obtained at the auction.

At this time, his unparalleled foundation had been established, though he had not yet merged with the foundation.

All the wonderful uses that the Dao Foundation should have are now available.

At this moment, with a formidable enemy at hand, any improvement in strength, however small, is welcome.

Xue Xiang could no longer restrain himself and decided to refine the literary lineage seed ahead of schedule.

The golden seed was crystal clear and radiant, as if it contained the aura of ancient books.

With a thought, Xue Xiang felt the golden light tremble slightly before entering the five-colored lotus platform between his brows, transforming into a wisp of pure energy that rushed into the Literary Palace.

Boom!

The palace suddenly trembled violently, as if countless scrolls were being turned over in unison.

The literary energy surged like a dragon, surrounding the pure energy, churning, intertwining, and coalescing.

Before long, the literary aura in the Wen Palace disappeared, leaving only a seed the size of a broad bean, lush and green.

Xue Xiang was secretly delighted, knowing that it must be the effect of the Dao Foundation that made his process of refining the Dao Seed of the Literary Lineage so smooth.

With the writing style complete, breaking through the limitations of sentence structure is just one step away.

Xue Xiang raised his hand and took out a cyan crystal core.

A wisp of literary energy emerged from the Dao Seed, bursting forth from the Literary Palace and into the crystal core within the scroll. The crystal core instantly transformed into a clear stream, gushing forth into the Literary Vein Seed.

In an instant, a flash of light appeared in Wen Zhong's eyes.

Xue Xiang was overjoyed and continued refining the crystal core.

Crystal cores are formed from pure spiritual energy and are easily refined.

Xue Xiang didn't diligently refine his skills before, not because he was lazy, but because his path to advancement in literary energy was blocked if he didn't reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

Refining any number of crystal cores has little effect on improving one's literary energy.

Now that the foundation for the peerless Dao has been built, all that remains is to overcome the restrictions of heaven and earth and complete the foundation fusion.

The entire foundation building process was then completely completed.

Although he has not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, it does not prevent him from making great strides in cultivating literary energy.

As the literary seed took root in the literary palace, Xue Xiang's speed in refining crystal cores increased dramatically. Blue, white, black, and purple crystal cores of various kinds continuously transformed into radiant light, trickling into the literary palace.

At first, he refined them one by one.

Later on, he simply refined the whole thing, letting the literary energy surge freely.

The literary tradition has taken root in the literary palace, and its capacity to absorb literary talent has virtually no upper limit.

Nourished by this vast literary energy, the newly sprouted seed of literary cultivation is undergoing visible changes.

At first, the seed of literary cultivation only grew brighter as literary energy was refined into it.

Gradually, a tender green bud broke through the shell.

As his literary energy continued to be refined, the tender buds transformed into saplings, standing tall and graceful, full of vitality.

"You coward, you coward."

"Did they raid the monster's house?"

"My God, he refined so many crystal cores! This guy, this guy..."

"Mine, mine, it should all have been mine..."

"........."

The group attacking the Eight Views of Mountains and Rivers Formation struggled to break through the formation, their thoughts swirling in a jumble of fragments.

King Chujiang's face was contorted and deformed, his eyes almost spitting fire.

In his view, all of Xue Xiang's resources should belong to him.

The pain in Xue Xiang's heart was indescribable, having so many crystal cores refined by him.

No matter how loudly he roared, he couldn't break through the Eight Views of Mountains and Rivers Formation for a while.

As time passed and strange lights began to flash across the sky, everyone voluntarily ceased their attack.

A powerful aura pressed down on everyone's hearts.

No explanation is needed; everyone knows that this is a divine revelation that is about to unfold.

Xue Xiang is about to join forces.

Everyone who enters the Foundation Establishment stage has gone through this process.

But at that time, the secret of heaven was nothing more than a trivial concept.

But the divine revelation that is about to arrive not only weighs heavily on everyone's mind, but also gathers into the five aggregates.

Once the foundation is established, the cultivator's understanding of various profound mysteries on their future cultivation path will be as if divinely aided.

envy?

No, no one is jealous anymore.

However, everyone's goals have become highly similar.

It wasn't to serve King Chujiang; it was simply because he believed that such an awesome cultivator shouldn't exist in the cultivation world.

If we don't eliminate it before it arises, when will we ever get another chance?

The arrival of this divine secret gave Xue Xiang a premonition.

But he suppressed his emotions and maintained his composure.

His mind was completely absorbed in the literary palace as he refined the last purple crystal core.

Deep within the Wen Palace, a sudden, deafening roar arose, as if the heavens and earth had turned upside down.

The saplings grow taller in the wind, fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

As the sapling swayed, a long-dormant string in Xue Xiang's heart was plucked.

No words are needed, no experience is required.

Xue Xiang knew perfectly well that he had taken another big step closer to the Heavenly Dao of the Cultural Lineage above him.

It seems that as long as he speaks, the Heavenly Dao of Literature will respond.

This state of being has a name in the cultivation of literary talent: the realm of sentences.

Xue Xiang slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear and bright, his heart devoid of sorrow or joy.

Just then, the five-colored celestial secret slowly rushed in.

All of it landed on the five-colored lotus between his eyebrows, and the five-colored lotus slowly emitted its radiance.

Then, it disappeared into his brow.

Xue Xiang's expression changed drastically, and a sharp pain followed.

He remained calm; this was an inevitable path for Heji.

The so-called "merging foundation" refers to the fusion of immortal foundations.

The foundation of immortality is formed outside the body and then merged within it.

This process is not only a fusion of humanity and nature, but also a great opportunity for the all-round improvement of one's physical health.

The differences between Qi Refining cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators in terms of strength, physical resilience, endurance, and the five senses and six consciousnesses all begin at the Foundation Integration stage.

Xue Xiang knew very well that this step was the most dangerous.

As the fusion of foundations is about to be completed, the restrictions of heaven and earth will descend, and his physical body will lose its ability to move.

Although the Eight Scenic Spots Formation is currently impregnable, he still has to be on guard.

He then swept out a pile of spirit stones to reinforce the spiritual energy supply of the Eight Views of Mountains and Rivers Formation.

At the same time, he took out the Yu Hui Yu Long and placed it in front of him.

Having done all that, he began to focus all his efforts on dealing with Heji.

When the Dao foundation enters the body, the physical body seems to be disassembled and reconstructed.

Xue Xiang felt a constant roar within his body, as if his muscles and tendons were being cut back and forth by thousands of sharp blades, or burned by raging fire, a pain mixed with the taste of rebirth.

A faint cracking sound could be heard from within the flesh and blood.

His bones were reshaped between contraction and expansion, and his bone marrow seemed to be washed clean, gleaming with a faint golden light;

The tendons and veins became increasingly strong, like golden threads running through the body;
Suddenly, all five senses became clear: the ears could hear the wind from a hundred feet away, the nose could distinguish the breath of grass and trees, and the light and shadow in the eyes were as clear as glass.

At the same time, grayish grime kept seeping from his skin pores, accumulating into a thin layer in front of him in a short while.

That was the sediment of the old mortal body, rejected by the newborn body.

Xue Xiang was immersed in the pain and pleasure of his physical reconstruction when he suddenly heard a piercing shout, "Hey, you surnamed Han, do you still want your lover?!"

Xue Xiang's heart skipped a beat, and he abruptly looked up.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw two people carrying a woman in a yellow dress, speeding towards them from the southeast horizon.

The woman in the yellow dress wore a white veil, her figure was graceful, her waist was slender, and her clothes clung to her body, outlining her curvaceous figure.

Even in the midst of her struggles, her full, voluptuous figure and delicate skin exuded a dazzling beauty.

Xue Xiang's head buzzed.

With just one glance, he recognized that it was indeed Princess Yong.

Xue Xiang's energy flowed out of control instantly, his brow throbbed with pain, and two streams of blood flowed from his nostrils.

King Chujiang was overjoyed and excitedly patted Wei Ruyi on the shoulder. At the time, when Wei Ruyi whispered in his ear, he did not believe it.

He never expected that Wei Ruyi's seemingly impossible solution would have such a miraculous effect at this moment.

Wei Ruyi felt no joy; instead, she felt an intense, unyielding resentment.

Previously, he had only speculated that "Han the Traitor" and Princess Yong had a secret affair.

At that time, he was trapped by Han and his men.

He witnessed firsthand how the traitor Han invited Princess Yong to a high place to speak.

Princess Yong left immediately.

In Wei Ruyi's memory, the Princess Consort of Yong was an extremely traditional woman.

After the death of Prince Yong, Princess Yong, to avoid gossip, became a Taoist nun who practiced Buddhism while keeping her hair intact.

At the time, he felt that the fact that Princess Yong went to the summons of "Han the Traitor" was not that they were just casual acquaintances.

At this moment, he had captured Princess Yong, but had not yet uttered any threats.

Han was thrown into a panic—confirming his suspicions.
At this moment, his heart was filled with a mixture of bitterness and burning hatred.

The beauty he had been longing for for years was snatched away by someone else.

Those plump, long legs, that seductive charm—I'd never tasted them myself, yet that scoundrel Han got them first!

Wei Ruyi gritted her teeth and roared angrily, "You traitor Han! If you don't come out now, I'll make this vile woman look bad in public!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly ripped the yellow skirt apart, the fabric flying to reveal a section of her fair and plump thigh.

Her curves were rounded, and her skin was as white as snow, captivating everyone present.

Xue Xiang's chest was filled with rage, his breathing became increasingly disordered, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"What a despicable person, taking advantage of the situation to do this shameful thing."

"Are you even human? It's rare for a junior Qi Refining cultivator to enter and establish their foundation here. What's it to you?"

"Tsk tsk, a group of Core Formation experts making things difficult for a junior like this, people will laugh their heads off if word gets out."

"........."

The murmurs of discussion came from all directions, shaking the surrounding area.

King Chujiang, Wumeng, and the others' expressions changed drastically, only then realizing with shock that the aura of powerful figures had filled the surroundings without them noticing.

In an instant, everyone realized that these people must have been attracted by Xue Xiang's unparalleled foundation.

After all, the extraordinary phenomena that occurred when the peerless Dao Foundation was born were truly spectacular.

Seeing that he had incurred the wrath of the masses, Wei Ruyi was not afraid at all. Instead, he laughed wildly and his voice was like tearing silk: "I am the Prince of Puan. This woman is a member of my family. She is not a virtuous woman and was seduced by this scoundrel!"
If I, the Prince, do not avenge this humiliation, how can I be considered a human being?

Moreover, this thief has built an unparalleled foundation, seized the wonders of creation, exhausted the fortune of all cultivators in the world, and his domineering nature is on full display.

Gentlemen, I ask you, should this thief be killed?

His voice was amplified by spiritual power, resounding loudly among the mountains and valleys.

After a brief silence, Siye...

Suddenly, a voice rang out, "He deserves to die! Stealing a beautiful woman is not a crime, but he actually dared to form an unparalleled Dao Foundation. How much fortune in the world is enough for this thief to seize?"

"Indeed, he is not a human being. A top-grade immortal foundation has not been heard of for a hundred years, and an unparalleled Dao foundation is an ancient myth. This is a traitor who will destroy the world and should be killed."

"If the foundation of an unparalleled Daoist path does not perish, it will be intolerable to Heaven."

"........."

In an instant, it seemed as if all the mountains and valleys were ready to be killed.

King Chujiang roared to the heavens, his voice like thunder: "Fellow Daoists, I am King Chujiang, Wei Zixi! This villain first humiliated my family, then defied the heavens to build an unparalleled foundation for his Dao, and later seized all the fortune of the world!"

If he were released into the world, he would surely become a great scourge to the world.

"If you gentlemen truly wish to bring blessings to all living beings, you should join hands with me to break this formation and rid the world of this great calamity!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the mountains echoed, and a glimmer of light flashed in the distant sky.

Powerful auras converged from all directions like flowing clouds.

The powerful figures who had previously been observing from the shadows were finally stirred by King Chujiang's words and their own fears, and they all revealed themselves.

"To rid the world of this scourge!"

"It's time to join in this grand undertaking!"

The calls continued incessantly, and dozens of figures flew into the cave.

Following this, dozens of extremely sharp magical attacks merged into the wave of attacks.

In an instant, darkness fell and the situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

The Eight Views of Mountains and Rivers Formation, which was originally as immovable as a rock, was now being impacted by the layers of attacks. Its light flickered and its illusory image trembled, like a lamp in a storm, which might be extinguished at any moment.

In the midst of the battle, Xue Xiang's knees pounded the ground, blood streaming from his mouth and nose.

The pain of losing his life had already driven him to the brink of madness, and the appearance of Princess Yong threw him into chaos, causing his vital energy to surge backward.

The five-colored lotus platform between his brows should have been safely absorbed into his body to solidify his immortal foundation.

But at that moment, as if pushed away, it reappeared from between his eyebrows, teetering on the verge of collapse, as if it might shatter at any moment.

He wanted to clear his mind, but his past experiences shaped his personality, making it impossible for him to turn a blind eye to the humiliation suffered by Princess Yong.

Just as the Eight Views of Mountains and Rivers Formation was on the verge of collapse and Xue Xiang's energy was completely disrupted, a voice suddenly broke through the air. "This is just a puppet, lifelike but not real, my lord, do not worry."

The heavy burden on Xue Xiang's heart was lifted, the gloom seemed to be blown away by the wind, and his eyes suddenly became clear.

His state of mind returned to stability.

The five-colored lotus platform between his brows trembled violently, then transformed into a stream of light and disappeared back into his body.

As his Dao Foundation sank into his Spirit Platform, his body shone brightly, and the path of Foundation Integration finally returned to the right track.

Almost simultaneously, more than ten streaks of light shot through the air, heading straight for the direction from which the sound came.

Wei Ruyi's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He was not angry that his trick had been exposed, but that the Princess Consort of Yong dared to speak out for this in front of everyone.

King Chujiang grunted, but didn't utter a curse.

At first, Wei Ruyi said that Princess Yong had a grudge against Han, but he didn't believe it.

After all, he had paid a lot of attention to this young woman. How could the former number one beauty of Jiangzuo, a person as pure and aloof as an immortal, be so despicable?

At that moment, Princess Yong's voice came, leaving him no choice but to believe it.

He has dispatched his strongest force, including the long-browed old man, determined to capture Princess Yong and coerce the Han traitor.

In a mountain hollow, the wind blew through the forest like snow.

Princess Yong stood still, her clothes unmoved, yet her heart was as calm as a still lake.

To her left and right stood three Core Formation cultivators, their faces filled with panic.

"Your Highness! Why are you speaking? Wei Ruyi is a wolf in sheep's clothing, and the King of Chujiang is plotting something even more sinister. The pursuers will surely arrive. We must leave with us at once!"

Princess Yong's most trusted confidant, Old Song, was so anxious that his tone changed.

Princess Yong shook her head, "I have received such a great favor from him, it is already an insurmountable burden."

To be ungrateful and not repay kindness is worse than being a beast.

As she spoke, she took out the dragon staff and handed it to Elder Song: "The three of you should leave quickly. Once I reveal my identity, even King Chujiang will not dare to harm me."

After saying that, she vanished in a flash.

As she flew away, she changed into a plain white dress, removed her gold jewelry, loosened her elaborate hair, and let her black hair dance in the wind.

With a gentle pinch of her jade fingers, the protective jade pendant shattered instantly, and auspicious light spilled from her sleeves, swirling around her body and protecting her like a rosy cloud.

She had only run a hundred feet when the old man with long eyebrows led his men to attack. Seeing that she was heading in the direction of the cave, they were all secretly shocked.

"You don't need to do anything, I'll go see Wei Zixi myself."

Princess Yong's pretty face was filled with murderous intent, and her aura was imposing.

The old man with long eyebrows was wary of her status and dared not force her, so he led his men to stay close to her.

Ten breaths later, Princess Yong arrived at the cave entrance.

Even in her rough clothes and disheveled hair, her stunning beauty could not be concealed.

When she appeared, everyone was astonished.

Wei Ruyi's expression was complicated, and she hesitated to speak. Chu Jiangwang's eyes flashed with deep amazement before he was about to speak and persuade Princess Yong to let Xue Xiang surrender.

Princess Yong spoke first, and then she said loudly, "Zhou Ping from Jiangzuo has come to thank my lord for his great kindness."

She bowed gracefully to Xue Xiang, saying, "My lord, your ability to achieve such unparalleled mastery is truly due to your accumulated virtue and good deeds, which Heaven has blessed you with. May you have abundant blessings and prosperity in the rest of your life, and may your descendants be numerous... Take good care of yourself."

Upon hearing this, everyone knew things were going badly.

King Chujiang shouted sternly, "Seize this woman!"

Princess Yong referred to herself as "Zhou Ping of Jiangzuo," clearly intending to conceal her royal identity.

King Chujiang was happy to go along with it and pretended not to know him.

As soon as he finished speaking, several figures rushed towards Zhou Ping.

A violent aura began to emanate from Xue Xiang's body once again.

boom! boom!
Several Core Formation experts who rushed towards Zhou Ping were all repelled by her protective light shield.

"The Supreme Protective Jade Pendant, an item belonging to the late emperor!"

King Chujiang was shocked. "You, you actually dared to crush the gift given to you by the late emperor. How dare you!"

Zhou Ping didn't even look at him. With a light flick of her wrist, she put a black pill into her mouth.

"The Deadly Pill! She... she's going to commit suicide."

"Stop her."

King Chujiang cried out urgently.

However, no matter what kind of attack waves they launched, they could not break through Zhou Ping's protective light shield.

She knew it perfectly well.

If she remains silent, Xue Xiang will be deceived by the puppet, his energy will be disrupted, and he will surely fail in his Foundation Establishment stage.

If she speaks out, she will inevitably be arrested.

Rather than falling into the hands of these people and becoming a tool to make things difficult for Xue Xiang, it's better to say goodbye to him with dignity.

The Absolute Pill was originally intended to deal with Wei Ruyi.

If the situation turns against her, she will take the medicine to avoid further humiliation.

At that moment, as the pill entered her mouth, the immense pressure that had been building up in her heart instantly dissipated.

A smile involuntarily appeared on her lips, her aura rapidly weakened, and her strength vanished quickly.

With her last bit of strength, she glanced back at Xue Xiang one last time before collapsing softly to the ground.

The noise around me suddenly disappeared, and all that remained between heaven and earth was a vast expanse of white.

She felt as if she had returned to Zhaoyewu, strolling slowly on Suiyang Lake, and climbing to the lakeside pavilion amidst the snow and ice.

The lake was wide and open, the snow was melting, and in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, she held a book in her arms and listened quietly to the sound of the snow melting.

In my ears, I seemed to hear the sound of a court reading: "On the third day of the third month, I was studying at Zhaoyewu. When I returned home after school, I sailed on Suiyang Lake. It snowed heavily for three days, and all sounds of people and birds on the lake ceased."

I rowed a small boat, alone with a single oar, to the pavilion in the middle of the lake to watch the snow.

The rime ice was thick, and the sky, clouds, mountains, and water were all white. On the lake, the only shadows were a trace of the long dike, a dot of the pavilion in the middle of the lake, a speck of my boat, and a grain of sand of a person in the boat…

The sound was warm and powerful, harmonizing with the gentle ripples of the lake.

Her lips twitched slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately she remained silent.

Only tears remained, sliding down from the corners of her eyes and dissolving into the void of wind and snow.

(End of this chapter)