Mortal: I possess a copy of the Jade Manual of the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

clang!

A few breaths later, under the relentless bombardment of the enemy, the Silver Steel Bell finally shrunk under the strain.

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Wang Xuan used all his strength to throw the Water Element Pearl, which was wrapped in venom, at the Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Seeing that Wang Xuan had actually overestimated himself and launched an attack, he realized that Wang Xuan was no match for him.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator sneered, but just to be on the safe side, he also took out a magic weapon to destroy the Water Element Pearl.

Clang!

He held an iron spear-like magical weapon and thrust it into the Water Element Pearl.

boom!

The spiritual energy on the surface of the Water Element Pearl was shaken off, and a dark green, highly poisonous mist instantly spread out.

Upon seeing the poisonous mist, the Liu family Foundation Establishment cultivator immediately halted his attack and prepared to retreat for his life.

But before he could escape, his abdominal wound tore open again. It turned out that when he was emotionally agitated, he was unable to suppress the spiritual energy raging through the wound!

"ah!!"

The poisonous fog hit the person's face and spread to their internal organs through inhalation.

His face was purplish-black, and he collapsed limply to the ground, bleeding from all seven orifices.

Wang Xuan moved his finger to collect the other party's storage bag, glanced at the Water Element Pearl on the ground that was still emitting poisonous gas, and felt a pang of regret.

The cost of killing a wounded cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment was the destruction of the Water Element Pearl and the use of some of that peculiar venom.

Unfortunately, it was too late for him to merge the water elemental pearl, which was infused with venom, with other items using the Jade Sea Technique.

After all, no one knows whether another powerful figure will come here next.

He erased the traces of himself from the discarded water elemental pearl.

After attaching several more concealment talismans to his body, Wang Xuan cautiously left the treasure vault.

Because he did not take the items with the restrictions attached, no one noticed anything unusual when Wang Xuan returned and met with Elder Huang amidst the chaos of war.

"Where have you been, you little rascal? You've got me all worried sick!"

Old Huang transmitted his voice, and one could tell from his tone that the other party was reprimanding him for his risky actions.

Wang Xuan remained silent, pretending to fight the enemy with all his might without making a sound.

He was only at the Qi Refining stage and could not transmit his voice to others; only cultivators with extremely precise control over spiritual energy could do such a thing.

The Foundation Building stage is the threshold at which sound can be transmitted to the ear.

With the Liu family's Four Symbols Formation now broken, and Wang Xuan poisoning a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Liu family's treasure vault, the entire Liu family's resistance was quickly overwhelmed.

The Five Poisons Elder unleashed an unknown secret technique, briefly restoring his vital energy to its full potential, and beheaded the Liu family patriarch.

Thus, it can be declared that Wang Xuan and the other rogue cultivators have won this battle.

The Liu family cultivators were routed and fled in all directions, using any means necessary to escape.

But don't forget that the Five Poisons Elder had anticipated this situation and had already set up a killing formation outside.

You must cut the weeds at the root, otherwise they will grow back in the spring and bring trouble upon yourself.

"The Liu family has been wiped out. You may go and loot them yourselves. The conditions I promised you fellow Daoists still stand."

"I've come here only to obtain the Level 5 Poison Pill from the Liu family's treasure vault; the rest are up to you to distribute among yourselves."

After taking the Liu family patriarch's storage bag into his own pocket, the Five Poisons Elder rushed towards the Liu family's treasure vault.

The other Foundation Establishment cultivators naturally looked down on the storage bags of the lower-level cultivators here.

Qi Qi followed behind the Five Poisons Elder, searching the treasure vault for spoils that suited them.

Old Huang was the same; although he was very curious whether Wang Xuan had gone to the Liu family's treasure vault when he disappeared.

But the most important thing right now is to go to the treasure vault, lest we end up with nothing but scraps.

Wang Xuan looked at the devastation all around him without feeling anything, and followed these fellow Qi cultivators to pick up scraps.

Everything happened so naturally.

……

After the Liu family was destroyed by the Five Poisons Elder and his cultivators.

The remaining family businesses were divided equally among the major Foundation Establishment families in Huazhou.

After this news spread, the cultivation community in Huazhou only expressed a slight sentiment and did not make any further comments.

The rise and fall of a Foundation Establishment family is like a stone falling into a lake; after the ripples subside, the lake returns to calm.

……

Tainan Valley.

Old Huang and his fellow Foundation Establishment friends spent a few days together.

After the news of the Liu family's destruction subsided, they each went back to their respective seclusion.

Everyone gained a lot from this battle, but they will need to go into seclusion to digest what they have learned.

The third floor of Dan Pavilion.

"You little rascal, you really like taking risks, daring to escape my sight!"

"Do you know that if you had been in danger back then, I wouldn't have been able to help you at all!" Old Huang said to Wang Xuan with a look of disappointment.

Wang Xuan stood aside humbly accepting the criticism, nodding earnestly in response to Huang Lao's teachings from time to time.

"Fortunately, you're not seriously injured. Although your injury is a bit severe, you'll recover after a few days of rest. You've had a good trip, haven't you?" Old Huang looked at Wang Xuan with a teasing tone.

Wang Xuan chuckled twice and said, "Please don't tease me, old man. How could my meager gains compare to those of a Foundation Establishment cultivator like you? It's nothing, nothing at all!"

Elder Huang didn't delve too deeply into the matter, and said in a deep voice, "After this operation, I obtained some pills to enhance my cultivation, and I'm preparing to go into seclusion to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

"Knowing you don't want to be confined to my small place, here are some pills and a few books on alchemy. Combined with what you've gained this time, it should be enough to support your cultivation during the Qi Refining stage."

Wang Xuan looked surprised: "You're actually going to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage! Well then, I'd like to congratulate you in advance on your successful breakthrough!"

Old Huang gave a faint "hmm," gave Wang Xuan a few final instructions, and then began his secluded cultivation.

The silver bell was not taken back; it was tacitly given to Wang Xuan.

After leaving Huang Lao's alchemy room, Wang Xuan also prepared to go into seclusion to improve his cultivation.

Only after actually fighting against a Foundation Establishment cultivator did he realize how weak he was.

Although it was killed by the powerful venom, it was ultimately just an external object and not worthy of serious consideration.

"I'll try my best to raise my cultivation to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining before the Ascension Ceremony begins, and also take stock of my gains this time!"

......

Time flies.

Nearly three years have passed since the Liu family of Lihua Prefecture was destroyed.

During this period of cultivation, with the help of the pills provided by Elder Huang and what he obtained from the Liu family, Wang Xuan directly raised his cultivation level to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining, reaching the Great Perfection of Qi Refining!

The Heavenly Flower Water Scripture has also broken through to the third level, and the quality and quantity of spiritual power have increased by more than 30%!

At this moment, Wang Xuan's cultivation level was nearly twice as high as that of other cultivators of the same level!

Although he is still not as good as the injured Foundation Establishment cultivator he encountered at the Liu family, the gap is no longer so insurmountable.

After this year, Wang Xuan will officially turn eighteen.

"Time flies! In the blink of an eye, not only has your cultivation reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, but Elder Huang, you've also broken through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage!"

Standing beside Elder Huang, Wang Xuan, at eighteen years old, exuded a more mature aura and appearance. Coupled with his handsome face, he was sure to attract the hearts of countless female cultivators.

Old Huang stroked his beard, a smile spreading across his face.

After this period of seclusion, his cultivation level finally broke through another level, and his mentality became much more peaceful.

"Hahaha, compared to your growth, my little breakthrough is nothing."

With the Ascension Ceremony approaching, people from the seven major sects have all arrived at Tai Nan Valley. I don't think I can keep you here any longer.

"With your talent, you're more than qualified to enter one of the seven major sects. You must cultivate diligently in the future, and don't forget this old man once you've achieved something."

Wang Xuan smiled without saying a word. It had been four years since he left Shenshou Valley. He wondered what Han would think of him now that he had the chance to see him again.

Thinking of the shocked look on the dark-skinned boy's face, Wang Xuan felt a sense of anticipation.

"Of course. Although you are not my master, you are more than a master to me. How could I, Wang Xuan, not repay such a great kindness?"