Cultivating Immortality: I Have a High-Martial World

Chapter 78 You said Danfeng was the weakest? You were hiding it too well! (Please continue reading)

Lin Chen held the map in his hand; it was quite heavy and seemed to be made of the hide of some kind of animal.

Unfolding the map, Lin Chen carefully observed it.

There are mountains and water, but the map mainly records the internal structure of the cultivation ruins.

It includes three major cave dwellings, four medicinal valleys, and a main hall.

"Hmm, the map inside the ruins is quite detailed... but the problem is, where exactly are these ruins?"

Lin Chen was speechless.

Knowing the layout inside the ruins is indeed crucial, but not knowing the location of the ruins is useless!

"However, it is highly likely that these relics are located within the territory of Yanlai Kingdom."

Lin Chen thought to himself.

It is not difficult to deduce that the lucky one who entered this site had not yet established his foundation, nor had he sent the letter he wrote.

This suggests that he had just finished exploring the ruins and was most likely not far away.

"Alas, Yanlai Kingdom spans thousands of miles. How can we pinpoint its location with just a few markers on this map?"

"It seems the only option is to take the map back to Earth and seek help from the research institute..."

Lin Chen thought to himself.

Inside the research institute, there are many maps of Yanlai Kingdom, which were collected by Lin Chen from various ancient books and drawn by researchers.

Lin Chen didn't know the exact location of the ruins, but it shouldn't be difficult for the Blue Star research team to pinpoint the location based on clues.

"Yes, we'll just have to wait until we return to Earth to pinpoint the location of this map."

Lin Chen put the map away and then took out a few Foundation Establishment Pills to examine them carefully.

"There are a total of five Foundation Establishment Pills, including one high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. With this, achieving high-grade Foundation Establishment is a sure thing."

Looking at the Foundation Establishment Pill in his hand, Lin Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

Humans are always ambitious.

After obtaining five Foundation Establishment Pills, Lin Chen's ambition swelled even further.

He no longer limited himself to pursuing the highest level of Foundation Establishment, but instead wanted to pursue the legendary perfect Foundation Establishment!

"The Foundation Establishment stage, as the name suggests, is the stage where cultivators lay a solid foundation."

"If one can achieve perfect foundation building, the benefits will be numerous..."

A slight longing rose in Lin Chen's heart.

"Those who cultivate to the lowest level of Foundation Establishment are trapped in the Foundation Establishment stage for life, and it is very difficult for them to become Golden Core cultivators..."

"A mid-grade Foundation Establishment cultivator may have a glimpse into the Core Formation stage, but will most likely only be able to form a pseudo-Core."

"Those who achieve a high-quality Foundation Establishment will have smooth sailing in their future cultivation, and their cultivation will not be affected by the poor quality of their Foundation Establishment."

Lin Chen thought of what he had seen in the book.

"And a perfect Foundation Establisher... is one in a thousand!"

"Achieving perfect foundation building not only makes cultivation during the foundation building period smoother, but also makes one's magical power more profound than others at the same level."

Every cultivator who has reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage yearns to achieve the perfect Foundation Establishment.

But it's too difficult!

The most basic requirement for perfect Foundation Establishment is to take a top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

Alternatively, a sufficient quantity of Foundation Building Pills can be used to compensate and achieve the medicinal effects of a top-grade Foundation Building Pill.

This number could be fifteen or even twenty.

It varies from person to person, so an accurate amount cannot be obtained.

"Now I have five Foundation Establishment Pills, and I can exchange them for another one with sect contribution points. My master may also give me a Foundation Establishment Pill."

Lin Chen calculated that he now had seven in his possession.

In addition, there were dozens of medicinal herbs for refining Foundation Establishment Pills...

Achieving a perfect foundation may be feasible.

"Well, but before that... we still need to cultivate to the point of perfect Qi Refining."

He should reach the pinnacle of Qi cultivation in the next few days.

Lin Chen sorted the supplies he had collected in batches and destroyed some useless items to prevent them from being traced.

Activating the miniature spirit-gathering array, Lin Chen began his cultivation, striving towards the perfection of Qi refining.

One night of practice.

Early the next morning.

Lin Chen looked at the spirit stone dust all over the ground and felt a headache coming on.

"This is only at the peak of Qi Refining, and he already needs ten spirit stones a day to cultivate... What will it be like when he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage?"

Lin Chen estimated that the energy expenditure of his cultivation was probably no less than that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Fortunately, he has the resources of Earth to support him, so he doesn't have to worry about cultivation resources.

After closing the shop, Lin Chen went to the sect's main hall.

"Elder Liu, I've come to submit a sect mission..." Lin Chen cupped his hands in greeting.

After receiving the dozens of medicinal herbs and verifying the credentials for eliminating the raiding cultivators, Elder Liu nodded and said:

"That's right, your senior brother told me before... all the sect contributions from this raid will be credited to your account."

"Two tasks, a total of 370 sect contribution points."

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then felt a little touched.

It must be because his senior brother knew that he urgently needed the Foundation Establishment Pill that he did this.

After handing over the mission, Lin Chen's sect contribution points were just enough to meet the requirements for exchanging Foundation Establishment Pills.

So he said:

"Elder Liu, I'd like to exchange for another Foundation Establishment Pill..."

"Um?"

Elder Liu squinted after hearing this, scrutinized Lin Chen, and then exclaimed in surprise:

"Good lad, he's actually reached the late stage of Qi Refining... and his aura is restrained yet full, with a solid foundation."

"Is this preparation for Foundation Establishment?"

After hearing this, Lin Chen scratched his head and nodded in agreement.

Elder Liu handed over a Foundation Establishment Pill and crossed out the sect contribution.

Before leaving, he gave a meaningful reminder:

"Lin Chen, kid, go visit your master more often... that old man might have some treasures."

"He will do his best to help you with the Foundation Establishment process!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Liu."

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After leaving the sect's main hall, Lin Chen returned to Dan Peak.

Han Jihai was still busy in the spirit field, and Lin Chen went up to lend a hand.

After a busy morning, Han Jihai smiled and said:

"Chen'er, why don't you stay at Danfeng for a simple meal? I happen to have something for you..."

At the dinner table, Lin Chen enjoyed the delicious spiritual food.

Han Jihai looked at him with a smile and said softly:

"Chen'er, you've reached the late stage of Qi Refining... Shouldn't you be considering Foundation Establishment?"

Lin Chen raised his head, swallowed his food, and said:

"Disciple has already exchanged two Foundation Establishment Pills within the sect."

But Han Jihai shook his head and said:

"Although you have good aptitude, two Foundation Establishment Pills are still a bit too few."

"To achieve a high-grade Foundation Establishment, you will need another high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill..."

After saying that, Han Jihai took out a jade box as if it were a precious treasure.

Upon opening the jade box, one finds two perfectly round and translucent Foundation Establishment Pills inside, and most importantly—

Both Foundation Establishment Pills developed pill patterns!

Lin Chen looked surprised.

But then Han Jihai said:

"In all the years I've been at Danfeng, I've refined at least a hundred Foundation Establishment Pills. Among them, there are quite a few low-grade and mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pills... and occasionally, when inspiration strikes, I've even managed to produce a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill."

"After all these years, I've only managed to obtain these two high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills... You can use them to establish your foundation..."

"Master..." Lin Chen was about to express his gratitude.

But Han Jihai waved his hand to interrupt:

"Alright, enough with the sentimentality! Take the Foundation Establishment Pill and get out of here. If you're any slower, I'm afraid I'll regret it..."

Han Jihai's hands were trembling, clearly showing his extreme reluctance.

These two high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills are probably worth several thousand spirit stones!

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's expression changed. He quickly took the two Foundation Establishment Pills, stepped onto the purple jade gourd, and returned to the market town at the foot of the mountain.

In the Lin family's small pavilion, he put the eight Foundation Establishment Pills he had obtained together.

Among them are three superior Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Tsk tsk, three high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills! The chances of achieving perfect Foundation Establishment have greatly increased!"

While Lin Chen was excited, he also had some doubts.

"What happened to the saying that Danfeng was the weakest? Master was hiding his strength and biding his time..."

"How many secrets are still being kept from me?"

(End of this chapter)