I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Inside the quiet room, Liu Qingxue, dressed in a pure white outfit, sat cross-legged peacefully within the core halo of the spirit-gathering array.

Her face was serene, her eyes were gently closed, and only her long, curled eyelashes occasionally trembled almost imperceptibly.

Beneath the calm exterior lay the final flicker of emotion before the crucial hurdle of the ascent.

On the warm, smooth jade ground in front of her, several jade bottles and boxes were neatly arranged, their inner radiance shining through.

The most eye-catching one was the Foundation Establishment Pill, the size of a dragon's eye, with mysterious pill patterns faintly visible.

Beside it are two bottles of "Guardian Meridian and Tranquilizing Powder" used to protect the meridians and nourish the spirit.

There is also a small box of "Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pills" that can instantly replenish a large amount of pure spiritual energy.

These were all items that Lin Che had carefully prepared for her seclusion, striving to minimize external risks.

She was in no hurry to begin.

Lin Che's meticulous guidance and his own diligent practice over a long period of time had long since become an instinct.

She slowly circulated the Myriad Beasts Technique, guiding the pure ice-attribute spiritual power within her body, like a gentle stream flowing through her limbs and bones, sensing every possible slight obstruction.

His mind calmed down and gradually resonated with the icy spiritual energy that lingered in the surrounding world.

The temperature in the quiet room dropped quietly, and a thin layer of crystal-clear, six-petaled frost flowers condensed on the walls and floor.

Once her vital energy was fully restored and her mind was clear and bright, Liu Qingxue suddenly opened her eyes.

Those eyes were now clear and cold, reflecting no trace of impure thoughts, only the resolute determination to break through the barrier.

She stretched out her slender white fingers, picked up the Foundation Establishment Pill that was crucial to her cultivation path, and put it into her mouth without hesitation.

The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, transforming into a powerful yet gentle torrent imbued with the will to break through barriers, which surged into her dantian and sea of ​​qi, instantly merging with the pure spiritual power of her own perfected qi cultivation.

The once calm and deep dantian suddenly surged like a boiling cauldron, and the spiritual energy began to violently vibrate and compress, launching its first challenge against the invisible yet incredibly solid bottleneck of the Foundation Establishment stage!

"boom!"

A violent tremor and recoil force emanated from the depths of consciousness, the torrent of spiritual energy surged backward, and a sharp, needle-like pain shot through the meridians.

Liu Qingxue groaned, her face slightly pale, but she remained unmoved.

The foundation-building stage cannot be broken in one go.

She had expected this.

With a slight thought, the medicinal power of the Vein Protecting and Tranquilizing Powder dissipated, like a clear spring caressing the burning veins, calming the minor damage.

At the same time, the technique was fully activated, condensing the rebounded spiritual energy and the newly surging medicinal power once again, ready to be unleashed.

Within the dantian, under the dual effects of the cultivation technique and the foundation-building elixir power, the gaseous spiritual energy is continuously purified and compressed, gradually transforming into a more condensed liquid state.

A faint spiritual pressure fluctuation belonging to a higher level of life began to emanate.

Two, three, five... the impact came one after another.

Outside the quiet room, night was deepening.

Lin Che sat cross-legged on the veranda not far away with his eyes closed, his divine sense enveloping the area around the quiet room.

He could clearly discern every surge of spiritual energy in the room, every vibration of the bottleneck barrier, and the subtle fluctuations in Liu Qingxue's aura.

His emotions were also affected, and he remained calm on the surface, except that the fingertips resting on his knees would occasionally curl slightly unconsciously.

Wang Lingsu and Su Wanwan stood further away, holding their breath.

Although they could not perceive the inner mysteries as clearly as Lin Che.

But the increasingly intense chill emanating from the crack in the door, and the occasional wisp of spiritual energy lingering in the air, made them realize that the journey inside would be anything but smooth.

Their hands unconsciously clasped together, their fingertips slightly cool.

The moon hangs high in the sky, its clear light spilling over the shimmering waves of Shattered Star Lake, draping the island in the center of the lake in a silvery veil.

Inside the quiet room, the fine beads of sweat on Liu Qingxue's forehead were instantly frozen into tiny ice crystals by the extremely cold spiritual energy surrounding her.

The repeated attacks not only greatly depleted his spiritual energy, but also severely tested his will and mind.

The bottleneck in the foundation-building process that stood in front of us was already covered with cracks and was about to collapse, yet it still stubbornly existed.

She knew that she had reached the most crucial point.

The spiritual energy within his body was almost completely liquefied under repeated tempering, and its purity and condensation far exceeded that of the past.

This final "window paper" requires an unwavering will and a single, concentrated strike.

Without further hesitation, she swallowed all the herbs in the small box.

The gentle, pure spiritual energy quickly replenished some of her energy, invigorating her spirits.

Immediately, she gathered all her thoughts and intentions.

All the accumulated experience from years of arduous cultivation, the yearning for the path ahead, the earnest expectations of family and Daoist partners, and even the awe-inspiring clarity bestowed by the Ice Spirit Root, were condensed into the nearly formed liquid Dao Foundation Core in the dantian.

"break!"

Thoughts are like swords, silent yet stern!

The ultimate impact, which gathered all the essence of energy, willpower and spiritual power, crashed fiercely into the invisible barrier that was full of cracks!

"Snap—!"

Deep within my soul, a clear sound, like the shattering of glass or jade, seemed to resonate.

The barrier that blocked the way was breached in an instant!

In an instant, a storm brewed both inside and outside the quiet room.

A massive amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, drawn by the newly formed Dao foundation, converged wildly, forming a small, visible vortex of spiritual energy above the meditation room, rushing in with a whooshing sound.

Within Liu Qingxue's dantian, the liquid spiritual energy core suddenly stabilized and solidified, emitting spiritual energy fluctuations that were several times purer and more powerful than those of a Qi Refining stage cultivator.

It slowly rotates on its own, absorbing and refining the spiritual energy from the outside world.

Foundation construction successful!

More significant changes then emerged.

An overwhelming, icy spiritual pressure emanated from her body, instantly thickening the frost in the quiet room several times over, and causing the moisture in the air to condense into tiny ice crystals.

Her already aloof temperament was now enhanced with the majesty and sternness unique to Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Her skin shimmered with a jade-like, icy luster, and her eyes sparkled like tiny, cold stars as they opened and closed.

Outdoors, Lin Che's tense nerves finally relaxed.

For cultivators to break through to the next level, they must do so in one go. The more times they attempt to break through, the greater the wear and tear on their will and the more potential problems they will face later.

Liu Qingxue's ability to seize the moment at the crucial moment demonstrates her solid foundation and resilient character.

Wang Lingsu and Su Wanwan also sensed that completely different, stable and powerful spiritual pressure, and unanimously turned their questioning gazes to Lin Che.

Lin Che met their gazes, a relaxed and gratified smile finally appearing on his lips, and nodded slightly.

"Qingxue, you succeeded."

Upon hearing this, the two of them instantly broke into relieved and joyful smiles.

"Very good!"

"As expected of Qingxue!"

……

However, once the foundation is laid, it still needs to be stabilized.

The foundation of one's Dao is like a newly cast vessel, which needs to be repeatedly refined with spiritual power to become solid and indestructible.

Liu Qingxue suppressed her immense joy at successfully breaking through the barrier and immediately sank back into deep meditation.

Guiding the newly formed and powerful foundational true essence, it washes and expands the meridians throughout the body like a tide, stabilizes the dantian platform, and begins to attempt to construct a more complex and efficient spiritual energy circulation.

This consolidation process lasted for several more hours.

As dawn breaks and the first rays of sunlight pierce through the misty lake, gently illuminating the island in the center of the lake.

The door to the quiet room, which had been tightly closed for a day and a night, finally opened slowly inward with a faint scraping sound.

Liu Qingxue stepped out.

He was still dressed in a simple white outfit, his posture upright like a pine tree in the snow.

But his entire aura had been completely transformed.

The spiritual pressure of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is harmonious and restrained, yet clearly perceptible. An invisible, cold spiritual domain seems to naturally form around them, instantly clearing the mind of anyone who gets close.

Her eyes became increasingly clear and deep, and in the flow of her gaze, a sense of power, completely different from before, was hidden within her calm demeanor.

Upon seeing Lin Che, who immediately came to greet her, the icy coldness between her brows and eyes, typical of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, instantly melted away, and a gentle yet genuine smile, warm and comforting, appeared on her lips.

"My husband, I succeeded."

Lin Che walked up to her, his gaze lingering on her face and body for a moment, confirming that her breathing was stable and she was in good spirits. His eyes were filled with undisguised satisfaction and appreciation.

He reached out and gently took her cool but firm hand in his.

"Thank you for your hard work." All the words in the world were ultimately condensed into these three weighty words.

Wang Lingsu and Su Wanwan quickly stepped forward, their faces beaming with joy as they offered their congratulations: "Congratulations, Qingxue! You've successfully completed the Foundation Establishment stage; the Great Dao is within your grasp!"

Liu Qingxue nodded to them, feeling an unprecedented surge of power within her body, a clearer perception of heaven and earth, and more precise control over herself, her heart also filled with excitement.

From then on, she truly embarked on a solid path to immortality, and was able to share more burdens and protect more for the Lin family and for those she cherished.

The Lin family has now gained another Foundation Establishment cultivator!

……

The children naturally knew about their mother's important foundation-building ceremony.

At this moment, at the end of the corridor connecting the backyard and the quiet room area, several small heads are peeking out from behind the carved railing.

A pair of bright, clear eyes looked in this direction with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

"Look! Mother is out!" Lin Xuanjing inherited his mother's good eyesight and was the first to spot the familiar white figure in the distance.

Lin Xuanfeng, unable to contain himself any longer, whispered, "My aunt must have successfully established her foundation, right? Can we go over now?"

Lin Xuanyu, who bears a striking resemblance to Liu Qingxue and possesses a similar aloof demeanor, now showed a rare expression of tension and anticipation on her usually expressionless face.

Without saying a word, he reached out and grabbed his second brother Lin Xuanjing's sleeve, then jogged over there.

"Hey, don't pull me! I can walk by myself!"

Lin Xuanjing complained, but his steps didn't slow down at all.

The remaining children, including Lin Xuanqi and Lin Xuanqing, exchanged glances and, unable to contain their curiosity and concern, followed suit.

Although Father had previously instructed them to finish their studies and not to approach or disturb them, Mother has now come out. Should we go and see if everything is alright?

Seeing a group of little ones running over, Liu Qingxue, who had just experienced an important transformation in her life, was in a great mood.

Looking at the pure concern and curiosity in the children's eyes, she rarely and truly relaxed her brows and eyes, revealing a gentle and bright smile.

Lin Xuanjing and Lin Xuanyu, who knew her best, exchanged a glance and felt reassured.

"Mother, you've successfully established your foundation, haven't you?" Lin Xuanyu looked up at her with her small face, her voice soft but filled with certainty.

"That's wonderful! Congratulations, Mother!"

The children immediately jumped for joy, chattering excitedly.

Liu Qingxue smiled, and with a slight thought, gently brushed a cool spiritual pressure belonging to a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet without any oppressive feeling, over each child.

They sensed a clear, different, stronger, and more reassuring aura.

Bright smiles lit up the faces of every child, who gathered around to offer their congratulations in their own way.

In the joyful atmosphere, Liu Qingxue suddenly remembered something.

The gentle smile on her face remained, but her gaze shifted slightly towards the children, and her tone returned to its usual coolness, carrying just the right amount of seriousness:

"I seem to recall that today's homework and yesterday's review assignments haven't been checked yet. Have you all... finished them?"

Upon hearing this, the smiles on the children's faces froze instantly, and they exchanged glances.

One by one, they took off with their short legs, running faster than they had come, heading towards the school, leaving behind only a trail of footsteps fading into the distance and faint murmurs.

The once lively "small congratulatory group" scattered like birds and beasts in an instant.

The people in the corridor were stunned at first when they saw this vivid scene, but then smiles involuntarily returned to their faces.

Wang Lingsu covered her lips with her sleeve, while Su Wanwan smiled with her eyes crinkling.

Lin Che shook his head and chuckled.

In Liu Qingxue's eyes, that faint smile was tinged with maternal warmth and a hint of slyness.