Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

Sunset Glow Realm, Qixia Peak.

The door to the secluded meditation room behind Chengxia Hall opened.

There were no unusual phenomena, no rosy clouds soaring into the sky.

Li Xiaoyao simply stepped out as if he were going for a casual stroll, stood under the eaves, and looked up at the sky.

The sunset glow on the horizon was beautiful. A gentle breeze was blowing.

The Four Seasons Mirror in his sleeve was slightly warm, and the illusory image of the Immortal Foundation of [Yexiaowei] beside his dantian slowly swirled.

Compared to three years ago, this curtain of light has solidified by three-tenths, and the colorful streamers at the edges are no longer restless, but instead undulate gently with a certain rhythm.

He spent three years developing his first innate divine ability, [Imperial Cloud Heaven], from its initial form to a minor completion, barely advancing it to 30%.

The progress isn't particularly fast, but it's not particularly slow either.

Because this is an empty certificate.

There were no predecessors to ask, and no classic texts to copy.

Every step is like the first stroke on paper.

Li Xiaoyao was very content.

Three days ago, the True Man Chisong of the Artifact Hall sent a message: all three spiritual artifacts have been completed.

Li Xiaoyao immediately set off, his physical body traversing the void, and once again arrived at Chuixing Post Station for ultra-long-distance teleportation.

In a side hall of the main hall, the True Man Chisong was already waiting.

This Purple Mansion True Person, who specializes in customizing high-level spiritual artifacts, has had a few strands of white hair at his temples after three years!

It seems that he has really spent a lot of effort on these three "Rainbow Cloud Daoist" spiritual artifacts.

"Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, please."

Without any further pleasantries, Master Chishong waved his sleeve, and three objects enveloped in sealed spiritual light floated in mid-air.

He first took the first group on the left.

The light dissipated, revealing a fist-sized, pure gold, perfectly round pearl with flowing light seemingly rotating inside.

The surface of the pearl is covered with natural patterns as fine as hair. If you look closely, those patterns seem to be slowly flowing and changing, as if the clouds in the sky are gathered into a ball.

"This bead is named [Flowing Scenery]."

Master Chishong spoke calmly, yet couldn't hide his smugness.

"The category of attack and conquest is 'the path of rosy clouds and flowing arrows'."

It took me nine months and three batches of raw materials to complete this.

He pointed with his finger, and the pearl rang softly before bursting forth.

The crimson gold pearl instantly dispersed into over a hundred thin, almost transparent streams of light, spreading throughout the entire side hall, yet hovering in the air like the hair of a celestial maiden, light, supple, and omnipresent.

"It can gather or disperse. When gathered, it is like the first arrow at dawn, piercing through a third-tier top-grade shield in one strike."

When dispersed, it resembles countless strands of rosy clouds, covering a hundred feet, specifically effective against opponents who are fast and small. And…”

Master Chisong paused for a moment, "This pearl is naturally compatible with the true meaning of the speed of light of your [Yuxia Heaven]."

"By using the power of the Radiant Light, you can increase your speed by another 30%."

Li Xiaoyao didn't speak, he just reached out his hand.

The suspended wisps of rosy clouds seemed to sense his Daoist aura, and like weary birds returning to their forests, they gathered in his palm and reformed into a warm, golden pearl.

"Flowing Scenery".

He whispered the name.

What is meant by "fleeting scenery"?

"The fleeting beauty of light is ever-changing."

Master Chishong smiled, "I searched through two hundred years of ancient books before finding half of the prototype of this radiant rune in a tattered ancient weapon-refining record."

The rest, I just figured out on my own.

Li Xiaoyao accepted it solemnly and bowed respectfully.

The second burst of light dissipated, revealing a ribbon about three fingers wide and seven feet long, its entire surface displaying a soft, dawn-like luster.

The ribbon was as thin as a cicada's wing and as light as nothing, yet it was embroidered with layers of cloud patterns using extremely fine silver threads—no, not embroidered, but patterns formed by the natural solidification of runes.

"【Qixia Robe】. Defensive type, a curtain of rosy clouds."

Master Chishong's tone was noticeably more wistful: "This piece took me a year and a half to make."

He raised his hand, and the ribbons flew up automatically, wrapping around his arm like flowing water, then dissolving—forming a very thin, soft, almost transparent rosy light curtain that covered his entire body.

Above the light screen, the cloud-patterned runes began to flow, and the color of the light screen changed accordingly: sometimes pale gold, sometimes light purple, and sometimes blending into the background light, becoming almost invisible.

"This item has three transformations."

Master Chishong demonstrates, "First, [Hidden Clouds]."

The rosy light is most adept at changing its appearance; this silk can automatically adjust to the color of the ambient light, concealing its presence in the void, mountains, forests, and deserts. Those below the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm are unlikely to find it without deliberate investigation.

As the light screen shifts, the color deepens, changing from thin to thick.

Secondly, [Zhangxia].

They transformed into a curtain of rosy light, bracing themselves against a direct attack.

I have tried it; the third-grade top-quality Gengjin sword energy can only withstand seven breaths.

If you enhance your defense with the Rainbow Cloud Divine Power, it will increase even further.

As the light screen rotated again, layers upon layers of illusory images suddenly appeared at the edges, like the reflection of rosy clouds in water, endless and overlapping.

Thirdly, [Illusory Clouds].

This was added by me.

Master Chishong rarely showed a hint of pride.

"A curtain-like magical artifact is too wasteful to only defend and not attack."

This brocade can create illusions of light and shadow to confuse the opponent's perception, while the true body can teleport short distances between the illusions.

While it may not be as powerful as a dedicated spatial teleportation artifact, its element of surprise is sufficient.

Looking at the light and airy ribbon, Li Xiaoyao suddenly remembered the "Flowing Clouds Ribbon" that Senior Canxia had given him.

The Flowing Cloud Silk is a fourth-grade superior item, and the Rainbow Cloud style is primarily defensive, but also capable of offense.

But that was the way of his predecessors, not his.

And this [Qixia Robe]—

"Its runes were deduced from the Daoist essence of your [Yuxia Tian]."

Master Chishong put away his smile and said seriously, "The Flowing Cloud Silk is engraved with the glow of Master Canxia from eight hundred years ago."

This inscription is the radiant glow of you, the Supreme Immortal of the Upper Realm.

"This place is unique."

The third burst of light was a pair of boots.

To be precise, it was a pair of cloud-walking boots, entirely silver-white, with flowing cloud patterns embroidered on the boot shafts and faintly visible fine spatial runes on the soles.

"【Treading on the Clouds】. Auxiliary type, using the light of the clouds to escape."

Master Chishong did not demonstrate this time, but only gave a brief introduction.

"This item was specially crafted for those who flee into the vast void and are pursued in the void."

By infusing it with the power of the radiant light, one can use the path of the radiant light to make short "jumps" in the void, with a maximum of about three thousand miles in one go.

If using ordinary escape techniques, it can save 30% of mana consumption.

He paused, then added, "I read your mission report from the Realm Ruins, where you wrote about being chased by the Pale Death Tide the whole way."

"Therefore, this shoe has an additional simplified rune of the [Time-Fixing Pearl]."

While not as powerful as a fourth-tier Stabilizing Crystal, it can help you maintain 30% of your perception in chaotic places like Boundary Ruins and Void Rifts.

Three magical artifacts.

【Liujing】is the sharp edge, 【Qixia Pei】is the shield, and 【Niexia Lu】is the foot.

Li Xiaoyao put the three artifacts into his sleeve one by one, without saying much in thanks, but simply bowed deeply to Master Chishong.

Master Chishong stepped aside half an inch, refusing the full courtesy, but not completely avoiding it either.

"If you, fellow Daoist, go even further in the path of Rainbow Clouds in the future..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "I remember there was a guy named Chisong in the Weapon Hall who forged three worthless things for you."

That's enough.

……

The third day after returning to the Realm of Sunset.

Li Xiaoyao is currently on the back mountain of Chengxia Palace, trying to integrate the [Treading Clouds Shoes] with his own escape light.

With a burst of light, he was already three hundred feet away, about 20% faster than before, and his mana consumption was indeed less.

He landed on an old pine branch, and just as he was about to try again, the Purple Mansion Mission Token at his waist suddenly became slightly warm.

There is a new message.

He thought it was a supplementary explanation from Master Shuyu or Master Chisong regarding the maintenance of spiritual artifacts.

Click to open.

A somewhat unfamiliar male voice, gentle yet polite, rang out:

"Greetings, fellow Daoist Shangyuan. I am Baichuan, a newly promoted Purple Mansion Daoist, belonging to the lineage of the Fushui School."

Three years ago, a fellow Daoist invited me to explore the Boundary Ruins together. At that time, my Dao foundation was not yet stable, and I dared not venture into dangerous places, so I declined.

I have always kept this matter in mind and feel deeply apologetic.

Li Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow slightly.

Master Baichuan.

Of the three newly promoted Purple Mansions that year, Xuan Ge declined, Shu Yu went with him, and Bai Chuan used the excuse of going into seclusion to reflect.

Three years later, this person suddenly contacted him. What was the reason?

The message continues:

"Recently, I and several fellow Daoists went to the place where we jumped through the void about forty-seven times in the southwest direction of the desolate corridor."

They discovered a small world that had not yet been officially marked by the Immortal Sect, nor had it been touched by any other forces.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the Heavenly Dao is active in this realm, with abundant spiritual energy, and its native cultivation civilization appears to be primarily based on the Fire Dao, with some branching Fire-attribute lineages also existing.

"Among our group, I am skilled in the Water element, another fellow Daoist cultivates the Cold Qi, and another fellow Daoist cultivates the Earth element."

None of the three are of the fire element. If they forcibly attempt to conquer and expand their territory, they will likely be at a disadvantage against the native fire-elemental cultivators of this realm, making their efforts counterproductive.

"I have heard that the Dao of Rainbow Clouds that you have attained is a new lineage of emptiness, and that you yourself are proficient in fire-related arts."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Shangyuan would be interested in..."

The message paused, and the gentle voice took on a more solemn tone:

"Would you like to join us in this realm, and together conquer and expand it?"

"Spoils of war and merits will be distributed according to the established practices of the Immortal Sect."

If you, fellow Daoist, come, you will become the fourth core member and will receive one-quarter of the authority.

The message lingered there, its echoes fading into the distance.

Li Xiaoyao stood on a pine branch, the mountain breeze ruffling his clothes.

He did not reply immediately.

He simply looked down at the three brand-new magical artifacts in his sleeve that had not yet seen blood in actual combat.

【Flowing Scenery】.

【Qixia Pei】.

【蹑霞履】

Then I looked up and gazed at the sky to the west of Luoxiajie.

There, the twilight glow descends like a curtain, drawing the last rays of sunlight back to the earth.

It will rise again tomorrow.

And the new dawn should shine upon the new battlefield.

He pointed his fingers like a sword and engraved a brief reply on the token:

"When do we set off?"