Sect Leader! Please strengthen our Dao Sect!

Shenshan Waterfall, like a stunning rainbow, streaks into the depths of the mountains.

At that moment, he felt an immense sense of joy, as if the vastness of the world allowed him to roam freely.

"His Qi Sea is already open, and he already possesses such power even before undergoing tribulation! This is the difference between immortals and mortals!"

For Shen Shanshui, reaching the pinnacle of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment was just one step away from truly understanding the immense gap between these realms.

Having found a quiet place, Shen Shanshui finally stopped.

Dark clouds gathered, and thunderous liquid surged.

The surrounding mountains and forests were completely silent. The overwhelming power of the heavens made the creatures in the mountains unable to breathe and they could only prostrate themselves in worship.

Within Qingyang County, two streaks of light flew swiftly towards them.

Shen Shanshui's divine sense was now capable of covering hundreds of miles, so he naturally sensed the arrival of the uninvited guest and couldn't help but frown slightly.

However, the two auras did not get too close, stopping a hundred miles away.

"There's no spiritual radiance here; could it be the Foundation Establishment stage for humans?"

"Our Qingyang County has no major sects or factions, so where did such a person come from?"

The man who spoke was dressed in official robes and was the magistrate of Qingyang County. The middle-aged man with a sword beside him was the lieutenant of Qingyang County. Both of them were at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Humanity Foundation?"

The county magistrate frowned and said in a low voice, "It's not advisable to act under the calamity clouds. If we allow this person to successfully overcome the tribulation, even with the combined strength of the two of us, we may not be able to take him down easily."

"Do not act rashly; we do not yet know whether they are friend or foe. Qingyang County has enjoyed peace for a hundred years. Now, the secret realm is about to open, attracting many cultivators."

"It's quite fortunate that a Foundation Establishment cultivator has arrived at this time." The county magistrate stroked his beard, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"They might just be a wandering cultivator passing through. With such a powerful dragon pressing in, it's fine if they leave after completing their tribulation, or if they intend to stay and establish their own sect. But if..."

The county constable with his sword still frowned. He was in charge of maintaining order in the area, and if anything went wrong, he would be held accountable by his superiors.

"No need to worry, let's wait and see."

……

"They must be monks from the government office."

Shen Shanshui withdrew her gaze from the distance. The two auras seemed to have no hostility; they were merely observing from afar.

He took a deep breath, and the Qi and Daoist energy that had been blocked within his body poured out.

Boom!

The lightning tribulation arrived in an instant, and a thunderbolt several meters wide engulfed Shen Shanshui in a moment.

The pain was excruciating, and the oppressive force of the Heavenly Dao was like a surging tide, but Shen Shanshui forcibly endured it without uttering a sound.

After years of being shackled, Shen Shanshui had long since reached his limit.

The road to heaven is teeming with competition, why shouldn't he be allowed a place?!

One, two...

Nine bolts of lightning turned all the vegetation within a radius of several miles into ashes.

Amidst the scorched earth, Shen Shanshui exuded a powerful aura. Centered on him, the vegetation that had been reduced to ashes was sprouting and growing rapidly.

In just a few breaths, the surrounding area was even more vibrant than before!

"Phew~"

Exhale stale air and enter the body with fresh air.

He quickly circulated the Heavenly One Immortal Technique, and the Qi Sea in his body moved spontaneously.

Humanitarian foundation established! Success!

"It's done."

Shen Shanshui was overwhelmed with emotion. Shedding his mortal body and embarking on the path of immortality, he felt as if he had become lighter.

The Foundation Establishment Tribulation was simpler than he had imagined.

Of course, this is also thanks to Shen Shanshui's years of honing his skills in the Perfect Realm. Now that the opportunity has arrived, it is a natural outcome.

At the dantian, the newly opened sea of ​​qi is like an inexhaustible spring of spiritual energy, constantly radiating boundless energy to nourish itself.

It was an indescribable sense of power, almost maddening.

Just as Shen Shanshui felt himself losing his composure, his expression suddenly turned cold.

A wisp of black energy flowed from Shen Shanshui's dantian to his fingertips.

"Robbery energy!"

Looking at the menacing black energy swirling around his fingertips, Shen Shanshui couldn't help but frown.

Practice truly reveals the truth. I never imagined that the most dangerous thing about the Foundation Establishment Tribulation was not the heavenly lightning, but the tribulation energy that entered my body.

If Shen Shanshui hadn't been a Foundation Establishment cultivator with an impenetrable Qi Sea, he would have been silently swallowed by this wisp of calamity energy.

No wonder those low-level spiritual beings who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage in the mortal realm cannot go far on the path to immortality.

As long as one undergoes tribulation, the tribulation energy will enter the body. How can a low-level spiritual being suppress the tribulation energy of the Heavenly Dao? Unknowingly, it will pollute the path to immortality.

[Congratulations, Sect Leader, on your successful Foundation Establishment!]

[Reward: Divine Power - Great Evolution Sword Technique]

[Rewards: "Master of Alchemy's Notes" and "Master of Formation's Notes"]

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your successful tribulation. You have now embarked on the path of immortality."

A congratulatory message arrived.

Shen Shanshui cupped his hands in greeting from afar and said, "Thank you both for protecting me. I hope we can meet again someday."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Shanshui vanished.

In just a few breaths, two figures descended from the sky.

"Hiding its head and showing its tail!"

The county constable snorted coldly, feeling extremely displeased.

The county magistrate standing to the side smiled and waved his hand, saying:

"Hehe... Judging from his figure, this person should be quite young. Such a person didn't have any other protectors when he was undergoing his tribulation."

"He must be a prodigy among the rogue cultivators; it's not surprising that he's wary of others."

"Today we have formed a good connection. If you ever open a temple in my Qingyang County, we will have the opportunity to make your acquaintance."

……

"The sun is almost setting. Senior brother, why aren't you back yet?"

"Won't undergoing tribulation be very dangerous? Even Master isn't at the Foundation Establishment stage."

Shen Lingxi, with her hands supporting her head, remained seated at the entrance of the temple, gazing into the distance, almost turning into a stone gazing at her brother.

"With me taking action, how could I possibly fail?"

Just as Shen Lingxi was lost in thought, that gentle and familiar voice rang in her ears.

"Senior brother!"

Shen Lingxi had no idea how her senior brother had suddenly appeared beside her, but upon seeing that he had returned safely, she excitedly rushed into his arms.

This time, Shen Shanshui did not resist, but gently hugged Shen Lingxi, feeling quite happy as well.

"Hey..."

Shen Shanshui magically pulled a candied hawthorn from his robe. After completing his breakthrough, he made a special trip to the county town to buy some food to celebrate.

"Candied hawthorn berries!"

Shen Lingxi took the candied hawthorn with delight, took a small bite, and her eyes crinkled into crescent moons from the sweetness. However, she quickly shrank back from the sourness.

"Senior brother...hehe...you're the best to Lingxi."

Shen Lingxi's mouth was stuffed full.

The little girl is easily satisfied; as long as her senior brother is around and there's good food, she'll be happy.

As the sun set, Shen Shanshui smiled, gazing intently at the afterglow of the sunset on the horizon.

While eating her candied hawthorn, Shen Lingxi cautiously observed Shen Shanshui, quietly leaning her head closer.

"Senior brother... Master will be very happy to know that you have made a breakthrough."

"Um."

Shen Shanshui smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Shen Lingxi.

But then they found the girl stubbornly biting into the candied hawthorn, her eyes already brimming with tears.

The little girl is very clever. Since her master left, she has never shown any sadness in front of Shen Shanshui. In fact, she has become more carefree than ever before.

She clung to Shen Shanshui so much because she had lost her master and only Shen Shanshui remained.

Now that her senior brother has broken through, this fulfilled Master's greatest wish before his death. Shen Lingxi finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"Let's light incense for our master together and tell him this good news."

"it is good."

……「」

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, Shen Shanshui secluded himself for three months.

While consolidating his realm, he has already mastered the "Great Evolution Sword Technique" rewarded by the system to the basic level.

However, compared to that supernatural power, Shen Shanshui actually spent more time on those two notebooks.

Most cultivators have some knowledge of alchemy and formations. When venturing out into the world, these two skills are the best choice for earning resources and ensuring survival.

Unfortunately, Tianyi had no relevant lineage, so they were so poor that they were practically urinating blood.

The sect leader is the backbone of the immortal sect. In the early stages of the sect's development, the path is long and arduous.

Task issued: Fight on, Sect Leader!

Requirements: Establish a sect, set up one Spirit Gathering Array, and refine one hundred batches of Qi Refining Pills for the immortal sect.

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