Cultivation begins with alchemy and collecting runes.

Back in his cave, Li Xiuyuan took out the secret technique that Xiao Huo had given him and began to examine it.

The first thing you notice is the large characters in the Five Elements section: 【混元五行大法】.

"The Primordial Dao, the Five Elements True Method, and the Myriad Transformations Technique."

"By using the Primordial True Meaning to govern the Five Elements Spiritual Energy, one can control all kinds of spells and magical artifacts to empower oneself."

The following is a detailed description and commentary: "This is the general outline of the great divine power of the Hunyuan Five Elements Immortal Sect - the Hunyuan Five Elements World-Destroying Divine Light. It requires refining Hunyuan spiritual energy to govern the Five Elements Immortal Foundation in order to transform all spells into Five Elements spiritual energy and essence. It also contains the wonderful method of forming the elixir."

Li Xiuyuan was increasingly alarmed as he looked at it; this was hardly some kind of spiritual plant secret technique.

This spell is divided into three levels: upper, middle, and lower, with three types in each level, totaling forty-five spells.

Once one has mastered all the Five Elements magic techniques, one can integrate and apply them to create all sorts of profound mysteries.

The path of spiritual plants is merely one part of it, and it is more of a secret cultivation method than a true cultivation technique.

It was more like the fundamental law of a sect's inheritance and establishment. The text was concise and profound, with every word a gem. Even a brief glance at it gave rise to countless thoughts in Li Xiuyuan's mind, and he suddenly felt that the path to immortality was clear.

For example, Li Xiuyuan is skilled in fire magic. If he could thoroughly understand the upper, middle and lower level magic among them...

Then one can comprehend top-tier spells such as the Crimson Flame Divine Sword, the Golden Crow Chasing the Sun, and the Great Sun Emperor.

If these top-tier spells are combined, then the nine spells will be fully mastered.

Then one can comprehend the corresponding minor supernatural power, but the fire-type supernatural power that different cultivators comprehend is not entirely the same.

However, these spells only exert power comparable to those at the Foundation Establishment stage during the Qi Refining stage.

According to the general outline, if one cultivates a foundation for immortality, then one can easily master these low-level spells without any obstacles.

Li Xiuyuan hurriedly pulled out the map Xiao Huo had given him and examined it carefully.

After a long pause, Li Xiuyuan said with a sense of loss, "The ancient Xiao family is actually located beyond the vast sea of ​​Beiluzhou."

"How could a disciple from such a family of cultivators come to cultivate in the northern kingdoms? I truly cannot fathom it."

Li Xiuyuan shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions, and focused intently on comprehending the fire-based spells recorded in the [Primordial Five Elements Great Law].

He planned to study the secret techniques of spiritual plants after he established his foundation and gained a lifespan with a fixed limit, so that he wouldn't have to worry about protecting himself.

Right now, it's more important to hone your magical abilities and prepare for foundation building.

After saying that, Li Xiuyuan began to comprehend fire-based magic.

He was born with a fire-type spiritual root, which made his comprehension quite smooth.

In just one month, he mastered the Fire Control Technique, Fire Manipulation Technique, Fire Ignition Technique, and three levels of Qi Refining Techniques: Upper, Middle, and Lower.

Then, following the secret method of the "Hun Yuan Five Elements Method", a unique set of top-grade spells was constructed.

【Three Yangs Burning Flame】This technique is a top-tier first-order spell with three major transformations: Golden Yang, Azure Yang, and Rosy Yang.

It is also a manifestation of the third-level fire temperature, making alchemy, weapon forging, and even combat and training people a piece of cake.

These three yang flames correspond precisely to the rosy fire controlled by the fire control technique, the blue flames controlled by the fire management technique, and the golden flames drawn in by the fire ignition technique.

When the three are combined, they become the Three Yangs Burning Flame, which has the power to burn metal and stone, and also carries the power of a foundation-building divine ability.

As for the Fire Escape Technique, Fire Avoidance Technique, and Fire Refining Technique, when these three techniques are combined, they form the [Golden Flame Escape Technique].

Li Xiuyuan can use this method to move freely through flames and even control the flames to transform them into a golden sword.

Any cultivator who attempts to block the golden sword will be burned by the fierce fire. This escape technique is extremely fast, but of course, it also consumes a great deal of energy.

Fireball, Fire Serpent, and Fire Crow spells can be transformed into the supreme spell [Primordial Yang Fire Phoenix].

The Fire Crow Technique, which imitates the Qi Refining spell, is merely a Qi Refining demon beast, while the Yuan Yang Fire Phoenix is ​​a divine bird that commands all fires under heaven and is descended from the bloodline of the Great Sun Golden Crow.

The nine perfect spells merged and evolved into a minor fire-based supernatural power.

【Heavenly True Fire Bell】

This is both a method of alchemy and a minor supernatural power.

By condensing the Heavenly Gang True Fire, the essence of a fire-type bird was forged, creating the [Great Sun Fire Phoenix], which then devoured the essences of other fire-type birds to continuously grow stronger.

Once the Great Sun Fire Phoenix has fully matured, the [Heavenly Gang True Fire Bell] will be complete.

This item can be used for alchemy and qi refinement, and can also release Heavenly Gang True Fire to burn and defend against enemies.

If one has second-tier refining materials with the corresponding attributes, one can completely refine this divine ability into a secret method for controlling magical artifacts.

When a cultivator condenses three Great Sun Fire Phoenixes, it symbolizes that their cultivation has reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and at this time, a Heavenly Gang True Fire will also be generated.

When the Great Sun Fire Phoenix reaches nine, it is considered to be in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and it can condense three Heavenly Gang True Fires. Reaching the number three-nine signifies the late-Foundation Establishment stage.

When a cultivator condenses eighty-one Great Sun Fire Phoenixes, the leading fire phoenix will undergo a transformation.

Thus, the eighty-one Heavenly Gang True Fires were refined to give birth to the Golden Crow True Fire, which is a symbol of the completion of the foundation building of the cultivation technique.

As for the subsequent stages of Core Formation, that's beyond Li Xiuyuan's current ability to observe.

"This set of magical abilities is truly dazzling and infinitely wonderful. It not only encompasses alchemy, qi refining and cultivation, but also the construction of a complete magical system. I really don't know what kind of genius cultivator created it."

"This set of supernatural powers is truly remarkable. However, it requires Heavenly Gang True Fire as its raw material for cultivation. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators would fight tooth and nail for such a treasure."

"Fortunately, I have the status of an inner disciple of the Blazing Fire Sect, which I can buy by spending more spirit stones."

"Just tell Chunsheng to collect the bird spirits."

……

Six months later.

Li Xiuyuan slowly finished his practice, his mind calming down within the control panel.

[Immortal Lord: Li Xiuyuan]

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 9, 99/100]

[Technique: Golden Flame Heaven-Burning Technique, Advanced Level, 97/100]

[Spells: Fire Control (Perfect), Fire Manipulation (Perfect), Fire Drawing (Perfect), Fire Escape (Perfect), Fire Avoidance (Perfect), Fire Refining (Perfect), Fireball (Perfect), Fire Serpent (Perfect), Fire Crow (Perfect), Fire Sword (Perfect), Fire Shield (Perfect)]

He looked at the mountain of mixed mana runes in his sea of ​​consciousness and a smile appeared on his lips.

Li Xiuyuan picked up the letter beside him and read it repeatedly.

"Junior Brother Li, I was overjoyed to receive news that you were attempting Foundation Establishment. I know your heart for seeking the Dao is as firm as a rock, so I will not offer too much advice. I am on the front lines, and even if I wanted to help, I am powerless to do so. I only have a few spirit stones to offer as assistance. The path to immortality is vast and uncertain. I hope you will take care, Junior Brother."

After reading it, Li Xiuyuan felt a mix of emotions, but in the end, he felt only gratitude.

After decades of cultivating immortality, he once again felt the warmth of humanity.

In addition, Du Wuxin mentioned that not long ago, the sect announced the formation of a five-sect coalition army, intending to counterattack the Qin Kingdom.

The letter mentioned that the war situation was complicated and complex at the time. In addition to the letter, Du Wuxin also gave three thousand spirit stones.

The letter repeatedly urged Li Xiuyuan not to force himself to build a foundation in order to avoid being summoned to war.

In order to avoid ruining the path to immortality, he even solemnly stated that he should make full preparations before establishing his foundation.

The image of that wise and patient elder came to mind.

"The situation has suddenly changed. It seems I need to quickly break through to the Qi Refining Perfection stage, and then try to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage!"

Li Xiuyuan knew that this battle would completely change the landscape of the cultivation world in Chu. In order to survive in this chaotic situation and seek a higher path to immortality, he had to possess great strength.

Now, the only option is to build a foundation!