The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

The mere scent of the medicine sent a flood of chaotic thoughts into Zhu Yu's mind, and a dull, throbbing pain shot through his abdomen. He thought to himself, "What would happen if I took this?" He stared at the jade pill in his palm as if he'd seen a ghost.

"How did Senior Brother Xiang improve this Meditation Pill, turning a pill meant to aid cultivation into a 'poisonous pill'?"

No wonder Leung Kwan said it could be used for self-defense...

Zhu Yu shook his head speechlessly, feeling his mind becoming increasingly cluttered and his abdominal pain worsening. He quickly put the pills into the pill bottle, waved his sleeve, and a sudden gust of wind rose, dispelling the medicinal fragrance in the room.

He reached out and took the jade jar containing the meditation liquid, opened the lid, touched the emerald green liquid with his finger to confirm it was non-toxic, then took about a bottle's worth and swallowed it. He then took out a Soul-Dispersing Pill and swallowed it, closed his eyes and focused his mind, and fell into meditation.

Just as he was immersed in his spiritual practice.

The residential area to which Dange belongs.

With a gloomy face, Xiang Sui helped the severely injured and unconscious Liang Kuan back to his home hospital.

Upon entering the room, one sees a young man sitting at the head of the table, dressed in a black brocade robe, who bears a resemblance to Xiang Sui. However, compared to the gentle Xiang Sui, his eyebrows are sharp and his presence is piercing.

"Big brother, when did you get back?"

Upon seeing the young man, Xiang Sui was taken aback for a moment, then his face lit up with joy.

"Just got back."

Xiang Kui's cold expression softened, and his gaze swept over Liang Kuan, whom he was supporting. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said:

"A 'corpse'? Someone actually dares to cultivate this technique! The Crimson Demon's foundation isn't easy to build; judging by his miserable state, he must have been burned alive!"

After saying that, he looked at Xiang Sui, who had a hint of shame in his eyes, and smiled, "Did you have a conflict with the 'Association'?"

"They're deliberately picking a fight!"

Xiang Sui, his face contorted with anger, summoned a servant and instructed him to settle Liang Kuan in. He then sat down next to Xiang Kui and said resentfully, "We were all preparing to disband the Grand Class, yet they still attacked and severely injured Junior Brother Liang. If I hadn't stopped them in time, even the 'Corpse Relic' seed wouldn't have been preserved!"

"They also visited other organizations that teach basic courses, causing quite a stir..."

He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for his elder brother, saying:

"With the 'Academy' being so arrogant, aren't they afraid that Lian Sheng will fail in his Foundation Establishment breakthrough and be purged afterwards?"

Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm is not easy. Even if all conditions are prepared perfectly, it is considered a stroke of luck for one out of ten Qi Refining Perfection Realm cultivators to break through.

Xiang Kui picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then slowly said:

"Because he couldn't wait..."

"Several months ago, a True Person suddenly appeared at Qingping Spirit Ruins and killed several Qi Refining Perfection cultivators with solid foundations who were on the verge of Foundation Establishment. Lian Sheng and others were affected by the aftershocks, and their Dao foundations were almost destroyed and their life roots were shattered..."

At this point, a strange light flashed in his eyes, "Although in the end the sect's Grand Master angrily killed that Qingping Sect Master and bestowed the Spirit Void Origin to help Lian Sheng and others accumulate to perfection, the root of their lifespan is difficult to cure..."

"Is Lian Sheng dying?"

Xiang Sui's eyes lit up immediately.

Xiang Kui put down her teacup and said quietly, "Breakthrough means life, failure means death; there is absolutely no other possibility."

"It would be best if he were dead!"

Xiang Sui said something in a hateful voice, then suddenly thought of something, his expression changed drastically, he looked at Xiang Kui, and stammered:

"Big...Big brother, you..."

Snapped…

Before he could finish speaking, he was slapped on the forehead.

Xiang Kui glared at him and said irritably, "Shut your stinking mouth. Your elder brother has the protection of the ancestral decree. How could a mere pseudo-Foundation Establishment cultivator residing in someone else's spiritual ruins possibly harm me?"

He paused, then shook his head and sighed:

"But it was indeed dangerous; I almost lost my life..."

Xiang Sui carefully sensed Xiang Kui's aura, confirming that it was indeed not weak, and breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing what he said, he jumped to his feet, his voice excited:

"Brother, did you come back this time to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage?"

If his elder brother could break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, his Xiang family would have two Foundation Establishment Realm experts. With such a status, he wouldn't be able to roam freely in the Yinming Cave, but few would dare to provoke him.

"We still need to accumulate more experience."

Xiang Kui shook her head, interrupting his reverie. Then, she looked towards the door, narrowed her eyes, and murmured softly, "Whether they can replenish their last bit of foundation depends on how well they achieve Foundation Establishment..."

The battle at Qingping Lingxu is currently extremely tense.

He was able to return to the sect only after asking a senior with a good relationship with the Xiang family for help. His purpose, of course, was not to rest, but to snatch some leftovers.

"Huh?" Xiang Sui didn't quite understand, but thinking that breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage would definitely require a lot of resources, he quickly asked, "Big brother, do you need my help?"

"Zhu Yu, who is collaborating with me, has mastered the basic visualization techniques, and his teaching ability far surpasses that of others. If you need him, we can easily snatch a piece of the pie from the 'Academy'."

"Has the basic visualization been completed?"

Xiang Kui looked surprised and asked doubtfully, "I remember you mentioned in your last letter that this Zhu Yu is a newly initiated disciple?"

"It's him." Xiang Sui nodded and said, "Although Junior Brother Zhu's aptitude is average, his comprehension is exceptional."

"Not bad, he's a talented person."

Xiang Kui smiled and nodded, "You should befriend this person; he might be a great help on your path to Foundation Establishment in the future."

He paused, then shook his head and said:

"As for giving lectures, there's no need. Let's not provoke that guy whose lifespan is about to run out. We'll deal with everything after he breaks through..."

Xiang Sui nodded.

"By the way, this is a high-grade wood-type magic seed that I obtained after killing a Qingping Sect cultivator. It is beneficial for alchemy and will not affect your future foundation building. Focus on refining it these days."

Xiang Kui waved her hand across the table, and a jade bottle appeared. Inside, a small figure with its limbs curled up floated in the liquid.

"A superior Dharma seed!"

Xiang Sui's eyes lit up. He looked down and examined the area.

The little figure's features were no different from a human's, but its exposed skin was marked with tree ring-like patterns, and it wore a grass-green pigtail.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. Remember not to provoke anyone from the 'Society' these days..."

Seeing his joyful expression, Xiang Kui stood up, gave him a few words of advice, took a step, and his body suddenly turned into a stream of light and disappeared.

I watched my elder brother leave.

Xiang then beckoned to his servants, gave them a few instructions, and, with a joyful expression, took the jade bottle containing the seed of magic and turned to walk towards the alchemy chamber.

The waning moon sets, and the full moon rises.

The next day.

A sudden connection, ten times stronger than before, jolted Zhu Yu awake from his cultivation. He sensed the connection and his eyes lit up with joy.

"Xiaoyu has broken through..."

Just then, a thick, dark red streak of light, mixed with a hint of blue, flew into the room through the window and landed on Zhu Yu's shoulder, manifesting as a praying mantis about the size of a puppy, its body carved from dark red jade.

Its sickle-shaped forelimbs gleam with a captivating sharpness.

Zhu Yu gently lifted it into his palm, sensing the powerful energy contained within its small body, and stared intently at it.

[Target: Xiaoyu]

[Race: Mutant Jade Mantis]

[Tier 1, Medium Grade: 28%]

[Talented Spell: Spirit Severing]

Status: Healthy.