Invincible!

Chapter 137 Foundation Building
Li Xian and Nangong Feixu chatted idly for half a day.

This true disciple then recounted some of his experiences during his foundation-building phase.

From breaking through the Heavenly Gate and drawing upon the power of heaven and earth to infuse his body, to forging the foundation of his Dao, each step is described in detail.

However, since everyone's foundation is different, her experience can only be used as a reference.

Half a day later, Li returned to his courtyard.

While coordinating his own strength, he also sensed the Heavenly Gate, adjusting his mental and physical state to prepare for the crucial step of entering the Dao through martial arts.

Just as he went into seclusion to cultivate again, news of his victory in defying the odds and entering the Dao finally spread.

Unlike the last time when Xingtian Palace felt ashamed and deliberately suppressed the buzz, this time, Li Xian killed Yan Shui Rou, a newly promoted Dao Foundation cultivator, in full view of everyone.

There were dozens, even hundreds, of witnesses.

Moreover, these people didn't care about Yan Shui Rou's feelings, and she didn't have any powerful forces behind her to suppress the news, so the news quickly spread throughout the entire inner sect and even the core disciple circle.

In no time, Li Xian's name became known to everyone.

Many core members and true masters have turned their attention to this.

Invitations were also sent by numerous outer sect elders, inner sect elders, and even sect elders.

They might try to build a relationship, become familiar with each other, or give it a try to see if they can be accepted as disciples.

……

"To enter the Dao through rebellion!"

At this moment, Elder Ren Shanhe, who was serving in the Inner Affairs Hall of the Outer Gate, was completely dumbfounded.

As early as when Li Xian broke into the top ten of the list of candidates for entering the Dao, this outer sect elder who had cultivated magical power was already somewhat regretful.

He regretted not listening to Zhong Lingxiu and Shen Chenzhou and investing in Li Xian earlier.

Having ranked among the top ten on the list of candidates for entering the Dao in such a short time, it is not an unrealistic expectation that he will not only forge a superior foundation for the Dao in the future, but also break into the top 360 and win the throne of the true disciple.

His later development proved this to be true.

It quickly jumped from tenth to sixth, and then climbed to the top of the list.

However, he never expected that Li Xian, who had reached the top, still hadn't reached his limit!
He actually managed to defy the odds and enter the Dao, tracing back to the legends?
"Achieving enlightenment through defying the odds! This is a feat that ranks among the best in the sect's history! I... I actually turned down the opportunity to invest in such a prodigy back then..."

For a moment, Ren Shanhe was heartbroken and regretted his actions.

……

In contrast to Ren Shanhe's regret, Yan Yu, who was summoned to Yan Cailian's courtyard again, was filled with uncontrollable fear.

Back then, Li Xian's feat of defying the odds and entering the Dao in the Cloud Mist Swamp was known to Yan Yu, but she did not believe it to be true.

Although she was a member of the Yan family, she had no right to access such confidential information.

but now……

Li Xian killed Yan Shui Rou, who had entered the Dao Realm, in front of dozens or even hundreds of people. This feat spread so widely that she knew about it clearly.

Mr. Li...

Even Dao Foundation cultivators can be killed!
Dao Ji's status is far superior to Yan Yu's, by more than a hundred times!

For a princess like her from the Yan family, if a hundred of them could die in exchange for one Dao Foundation, Yan Cailian would definitely do so without hesitation.

In this situation, not knowing what fate awaited her, her body trembled uncontrollably.

At that moment, Yan Cailian walked over, surrounded by several people.

Yan Zhenxing, the expert from the Yan family who had summoned her, immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Senior Sister."

Yan Cailian nodded.

He glanced at Yan Yu out of the corner of his eye and frowned slightly: "What's she doing here?"

"The feud between our Yan family and Li Xian was caused by her. I'm thinking, should we send her to Li Xian's residence..."

Yan Zhenxing carefully considered his words.

"No need!"

Yan Cailian calmly said, "Back when Yuan Xing failed to kill him and he refused our invitation, we already understood that the grudges between the two sides were difficult to resolve. Sending her over there would only be a loss of face for us and would be of no use."

After hearing this, Yan Zhenxing remained silent for a moment before saying, "Then Mr. Li... I'm afraid he really has risen to the ranks of the Hidden Dragon."

"I know."

Yan Cailian said calmly, "Li Xian is indeed a prodigy! However, I, Yan Cailian, have seen all kinds of storms in my cultivation. Back in the mortal realm, there were three people who were more outstanding than me, but in the end, only I was able to lay the foundation for the Dao and attain immortality. Now, I am the pillar of the Yan family, and everyone respects and honors me. Who among the later generations still remembers the past glory of my three rivals?"

Yan Zhenxing's expression turned slightly solemn upon hearing this.

"The sect has its own rules and regulations. Within the scope of these rules, any disciple can compete to the death. Only those who stand out can write justice! A hundred innate masters are not as good as one Dao-entering master. Similarly, ten thousand Dao-entering masters are not as good as one great power!"

"I understand! As long as it's within the framework they've drawn, the process doesn't matter, and the means don't matter either; they only care about the result."

Yan Zhenxing said.

"good."

Yan Cailian said, "Even if Li Xian is exceptionally talented and can be called a hidden dragon and a rising sun, I achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top a hundred years before him and became a true disciple of the Immortal Sect. How can I be afraid of him?"

She calmly and composedly tilted her head slightly, looking towards the direction of Candlelight Peak: "If I have the advantage of a hundred years, and still end up losing in the contest with such a junior, then it is my own fault. I deserve to be trampled on by Li Xian to climb the ladder of glory and prove my immortality!"

"Senior sister is exquisite and insightful, with a keen eye for detail."

……

Time passes.

For a long time, Li Xian's reputation was the hottest topic among the inner sect members.

However, the buzz didn't last long among the core disciples.

They have a broader vision and a more sophisticated perspective.

Furthermore, they have easier access to top geniuses. However, even their enduring popularity within the inner sect has brought Li Xian some benefits.

The most recent competition was the year-end mini-competition, where he won with almost no difficulty.

All the disciples whose turn it was immediately chose to concede defeat.

Li Xian, of course, would not kill these ordinary disciples.

In the end, he only showed his face, and he had already obtained a Heavenly Enlightenment Pill.

but……

He did not intend to take it immediately.

Upon learning that a celestial vessel would soon pass through the Great Zhou, he even had Xiang Yangsheng deliver the Heavenly Enlightenment Pill to Zhong Lingxiu.

The favors owed to Zhou Juechen and Guangyuan Sword Saint have been repaid.

However, Zhong Lingxiu's favor remains unresolved.

This Heavenly Enlightenment Pill is the best one out there.

After giving away the Heavenly Enlightenment Pill, Li Xian also focused his attention on himself.

After another two weeks of reflection, he has completely sorted out his own cultivation system.

……

On this day, Li Xian did not alert anyone, nor did he inform anyone beforehand.

The process of forging the foundation of his Dao flowed through his mind...

When the Heavenly Gate became clearer than ever before, his spirit, will, and beliefs all coalesced, transforming into a majestic figure that stood before the Heavenly Gate.

As the figure formed from his spirit, will, and beliefs unleashed its supernatural powers, it fully combined the Chaos Refining Qi Technique, Devouring Qi Refining Technique, and Limitless Qi Refining Technique into one, transforming it into Hunyuan, and unleashed it, causing the entire Heavenly Gate to tremble violently.

but……

Despite the attack, the Heavenly Gate remained unopened.

"interesting."

Li Xian remained calm, showing no sign of panic.

What the Heavenly Gate suppresses is never the barrier between the Innate Realm and the Foundation Realm, but rather the determination of cultivators to leap over the Dragon Gate and transcend the mortal realm to become saints!
It's the idea and concept of transcending oneself and breaking free from constraints.

And this idea...

He never lacks anything.

"I have seen through the scenery of the nine realms of martial arts, and I have even stood at the very peak of all innate martial artists in the nine directions of the Great Luo Immortal Sect, the three thousand vassal states, and the one hundred and eight thousand domains. But... the wonder and splendor of the world are far more than this!"

Li Xian's calm demeanor seemed to stir up endless storms.

The phantom formed from his own will, with thunderous force and scorching flames, struck the heavenly gate once more.

"Beyond the Innate Realm, there is the Path to Enlightenment; beyond the Path to Immortality, there is the Ascension to Immortality. Now that I have come to this world, I shall burn with all my talents and abilities, and with great perseverance, great faith, and great determination, rise up and conquer the world! I will overcome all obstacles and be invincible!"

"Boom!"

The Heavenly Gate trembled!

Countless streams of light emanated from the Heavenly Gate.

That symbolizes the shattering of an old idea and the birth of a new belief!

As countless streams of light scattered, Li Xian's spiritual body stepped forward once more, crashing heavily into the Heavenly Gate, blasting open a crack from the endless light!
"The world of martial arts is too small to contain the magnificent and turbulent life I have lived!"

"Boom!"

The moment the crack widened, the enormous and sturdy Heavenly Gate finally shattered, exploding into a myriad of streaks of light.

As the light scattered, the cultivator's thoughts, spirit, and perception completely permeated the external world, merging with the vast and boundless天地 (heaven and earth).

At the very moment the two merge, it's like two rivers that never flow into each other suddenly connecting.

The continuous flow of primordial energy from the outside world, as if the Milky Way had been overturned, frantically poured into this body that had not yet been filled with the power of heaven and earth.

This is……

Infuse your body with vital energy!

Moreover, it is an unprecedentedly massive infusion of vital energy!
This is unparalleled profound knowledge!
The stronger the foundation, the more vital energy is drawn in, and the stronger the Dao foundation will be after the energy is poured in!

The instant this infusion of vital energy began, Li Xian had already activated the Chaotic Heavenly Demon Body.

The sword intent he had comprehended was like a chaotic demon god, freely manipulating the power of heaven and earth pouring down, constantly washing over and shaping his body.

His body crumbled inch by inch under the onslaught of the primordial energy of heaven and earth, blood gushing out, turning him into a blood-soaked figure.

However, because his body is integrated with heaven and earth, and he possesses a broad mind and boundless spirit, he can manipulate this power to cleanse and reshape his body in an incomparably transcendent state, building a foundation that far surpasses what ordinary people can possess.

To some extent...

This is practically equivalent to life transformation!
Although it still maintains a carbon-based life form, it has already evolved and surpassed the limits of carbon-based life!

This transformation process lasted for more than an hour.

at last……

When this transformation reached a certain extreme, his body became almost in harmony with the outside world.

Like a dried-up river that, after being inundated by the waters of another river, finally has the same amount of water as it.

His harmony with heaven and earth allows him to easily manipulate the forces of heaven and earth with a single thought, and to replenish his true energy and blood from the outside world when they are greatly depleted.

Living on wind and dew, breathing clouds and exhaling mist, nothing could be more fitting.

"The Primordial Dao Foundation is complete!"

(End of this chapter)