Cultivation begins with alchemy and collecting runes.

While Li Xiuyuan was in seclusion, the cultivation world of Chu Kingdom became incredibly lively.

Because the Blazing Fire Sect launched its attack ahead of time, it caught the three demonic sects off guard.

The allied forces of the five sects, led by the Blazing Fire Sect, swept into Qin territory with unstoppable momentum.

Furthermore, with the combined efforts of five Nascent Soul cultivators, they decisively defeated Hangu Pass on the Qin-Chu border.

The five allied forces directly occupied Hangu Pass, threatening the heartland of Qin, and the stalemate between the two countries was declared over.

After this battle, all the cultivators finally came to their senses.

The genius female cultivator from the Blazing Fire Sect, known as Fairy Chi Lian, has successfully formed her core at some unknown time!

Moreover, the ancient cultivation technique she practiced was extremely powerful, allowing her to withstand three opponents of the same level all by herself.

This has significantly widened the gap between the top combat capabilities of the two countries.

After breaching Hangu Pass, not only did the Blazing Fire Sect reap huge profits, but the rogue cultivators who did dirty work with the allied forces also ate their fill.

It is unknown how many Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Essence have been lost outside.

In the second year of Li Xiuyuan's seclusion, the Blazing Fire Sect pressed its advantage, turned its spearhead around, and eradicated the spies of the three sects, namely the Spirit Control Sect, the Demon Flame Sect, and the Joyful Union Sect, who had been lurking in the Chu Kingdom.

Led by the Crimson Fairy, the army slaughtered their way through the Chu Kingdom, leaving it clear of skies and blood flowing for miles, thus improving the cultivation environment of the entire Chu Kingdom.

Just as the five allied forces were preparing to send troops to Qin and reignite the war.

Unexpectedly, the Demon Flame Sect secretly colluded with a third-tier demon from the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains, directly breaking the losing streak and once again stalemate with the Five Sects Allied Forces.

As the battle gradually subsided, many of the new generation of Foundation Establishment cultivators began to show their talent.

Characters like Cui Kuang, the "Killing Swordsman," and Zhong Shenxiu, the "Ice Soul Fairy," etc.

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Inside the cave.

A gentle spring breeze caresses the face, and the dew is crystal clear.

Crimson-gold flames erupted from Li Xiuyuan's body, making his already extraordinary face even more stern and sharp.

Bang bang bang!

Within his dantian, the [Golden Flame Burning Heaven Technique] was activated, finally allowing [Crimson Flame Profound Light] to break through once again.

This supernatural power has finally reached its perfection.

"Finally, the Qi cultivation is complete."

Li Xiuyuan opened his eyes, his heart filled with countless emotions.

He secluded himself to cultivate diligently. Apart from occasionally going to Chunsheng Hall to collect spirit stones and inquire about the recent war situation in Chu, he devoted himself to studying cultivation techniques and honing his magical power in his cave.

After consuming the almost unlimited supply of Yellow Sprout Pills, Li Xiuyuan completed the first three levels of his cultivation technique.

However, Li Xiuyuan was not satisfied. He attempted to use the [Primordial Five Elements Great Method] to further solidify his Golden Flame Burning Heaven Magic Power foundation and incorporate it into the Primordial True Qi.

Reopening new meridians within the body, expanding the Qi Sea to accommodate more spiritual energy, and further refining and purifying the superficial magical power previously absorbed from elixirs.

Continue to comprehend the fire-based Taoist arts with the help of the "Primordial True Meaning".

Finally, today, both fundamental cultivation methods have reached the point of perfect Qi refinement.

"Refine the power of the runes!"

With a thought, the mixed magical power talisman deep within Li Xiuyuan's sea of ​​consciousness transformed into a series of spirit fish that leaped into his sea of ​​consciousness.

The magical power within his body expanded instantly, and his aura surged wildly until it reached the limit of spiritual energy that the two cultivation techniques could contain.

"This is the limit of how much spiritual energy my body can hold."

Li Xiuyuan exhaled a breath of turbid air, feeling the spiritual energy contained in his dantian, and sighed at his life.

This is not the limit of the runes, but the limit of his physical body.

To further expand the spiritual energy capacity of the Qi Sea, one must complete the Foundation Establishment stage.

"The Primordial Five Elements Great Technique can build a Five Elements Immortal Foundation. I can first use the fire technique to build the foundation, and after that, I can continuously collect the purest Five Elements spiritual objects. Then I can divide my Qi Sea into five parts and rebuild the foundation five times in a row, and finally cultivate the Primordial Immortal Foundation."

"As the general outline states, the Primordial True Meaning governs all laws and weapons, and intimidates the world. At that time, one will be invincible among those of the same level, and fighting against those of higher levels will be commonplace."

Li Xiuyuan brushed the dust off his body, got up, and left the pass.

Stepping out of the cave, I found the market unusually deserted.

Although the situation on the front lines is tense, many personnel have been transferred away.

However, the vast number of cultivation sites and resources vacated in the Qin Kingdom awaited division, and many people headed to the Qin battlefield hoping to get a share of the spoils.

Whoosh!

Li Xiuyuan reached out and took a communication talisman. After listening to a few words, he frowned and said, "Can the imperial edict be suppressed for another ten years? Now we owe Senior Brother Du another favor."

Li Xiuyuan said in a low voice.

When a demon beast breaks through the Qi Refining stage, it will develop some intelligence; when its cultivation reaches the second level, the demon beast's intelligence will undergo a qualitative change.

Some high-level bloodline monsters can communicate, cooperate, and even set traps to feign death and escape...

Core Formation stage demonic beasts are even more intelligent, their minds being no different from those of cultivators...

Third-tier demonic beasts are known as demon kings, capable of ruling over mountains and rivers, and commanding countless second-tier and first-tier demonic beast armies.

It is said that the third-tier demon king that the Demon Flame Sect allied with was as strong as a late-stage Core Formation cultivator. It actually resisted the five-sect alliance army and even led a counterattack on the alliance army's position.

"With the situation in such turmoil, laying a solid foundation is of utmost importance."

With that thought in mind, Li Xiuyuan arrived at the area in the inner city where cave dwellings were rented.

The spiritual energy here is so dense that it almost condenses into droplets, making it a top-grade second-tier spiritual vein.

The Blazing Fire Sect built a top-grade array here, and then used the array to construct cave dwellings.

In front of the many cave dwellings stands a grand hall called "Wenxin".

Li Xiuyuan stepped forward, and suddenly a disciple on duty greeted him: "Greetings, Senior Brother..."

"You really don't know any better. This is Li Xiuyuan, the alchemist of Chunsheng Hall, and also a steward of the alchemy hall."

Before the disciple on duty could finish speaking, a disciple at the seventh level of Qi Refining stepped forward and pushed past him: "Senior Brother Li, are you here to rent a cave dwelling?"

"Hmm, not bad. I'd like to rent a Tier 2 top-grade cave dwelling. Do I qualify?"

Li Xiuyuan took out his family's identity token. He recognized the person; he seemed to be the eldest son of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, surnamed Zhu.

The fact that they could be retained in the rear during wartime to do some logistical work naturally indicates that they had connections.

"Of course I'm qualified. Senior brother, is your seclusion this time for...?" Junior Brother Zhu asked respectfully.

"Indeed, after years of seclusion, I have gained some insights, and this trip is precisely for the purpose of Foundation Establishment."

Li Xiuyuan naturally didn't hide anything, and he wasn't afraid of bad people causing trouble on his own turf.

"Then I, junior brother, wish senior brother swift success and the attainment of immortality!"

Junior Brother Zhu quickly completed the formalities and handed a token to Li Xiuyuan: "There are still three vacant second-tier top-grade cave dwellings: A1, B2, and C3. Senior Brother Li, you can choose one."

Li Xiuyuan nodded: "Let's go with Class A."

He immediately tossed down five hundred spirit stones, agreed to a five-year lease, took the token, and walked out of the Wenxin Hall.

"Senior Brother Zhu, thank you for reminding me earlier, otherwise I would have almost offended an important person."

"I heard that this person was personally promoted by Du Zhenchuan, and he has remained unknown all this time, while many of his classmates have already made a name for themselves on the battlefield. I never imagined that he had been accumulating experience for so many years, all for the sake of Foundation Establishment."

The junior brother next to him said with a face full of envy.

"After all, he is a top-grade alchemist, and he has the backing of a direct descendant of a master alchemist."

Senior Brother Zhu smiled and said, "Recently, many senior brothers and sisters on the battlefield have successfully established their foundations by obtaining Foundation Establishment Pills or Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects. Once they establish their foundations, they can enjoy a lifespan of 280 years. It's truly enviable."