Becoming a leader of the immortal path begins with sowing the seeds of inner demons.

Lu Ming exited the Heart Demon Record and sat in the cave, gazing around in a daze.

Only after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage did he feel he could truly see the world clearly.

The four walls were no longer ordinary walls, but rather a dense, impenetrable spiritual energy that formed various shapes according to his will.

But with a thought, a completely different scene appeared before him.

A handsome young man sat cross-legged on a futon with his eyes closed; insects sang loudly on blades of grass; earthworms burrowed in the soil; trees sprouted new branches; dewdrops fell... all the sounds and sights formed a complete picture in his perception.

This vibrant and ever-changing scene even gave Lu Ming the illusion that he had the world under his control.

But soon, he suppressed that "arrogant" thought, calmed his mind, and silently felt the changes in his body.

When he was practicing Qi cultivation, he could only fight by relying on the true Qi stored in his three dantian.

Although the three dantians are connected and the breath flows continuously, it will eventually come to an end, and the power of true qi is also limited.

The most direct qualitative change in Foundation Establishment is that after spiritual energy enters the body, it will automatically be refined into true qi.

Moreover, he no longer needs to practice breathing exercises and refining as he did when cultivating Qi.

Every acupoint in his body was opened up, as naturally as breathing, continuously transforming spiritual energy into true qi.

Most importantly, divine consciousness emerged in his mind.

It is no longer a fleeting sensation that can only cover the area around the body, but a truly tangible and intangible perception that can capture every rustle of grass within a radius of several miles.

According to the books he had read, this should be a change brought about by the abdication of the conscious spirit and the establishment of the primordial spirit in the Purple Palace.

Foundation building is divided into three levels. The first level is enlightenment, which requires opening up all the acupoints in the body and connecting with heaven and earth.

Next comes the foundation laying, which involves integrating the three dantians into one unit using a "bridge" similar to the spine.

Finally, one must calm the mind, nurture true qi in the dantian, ascend to the Yellow Court, condense the heart's blood, and ultimately ascend to the Purple Palace, where one can commune with the spirit and give birth to the primordial spirit from the conscious spirit.

Feng Zai was originally a cultivator who had reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. Now that his injuries have been fully recovered and his cultivation technique has been completed, he has returned to his former level of cultivation, which has saved Lu Ming a lot of hard work.

Thinking of this, Lu Ming smiled with satisfaction.

I didn't waste my investment in Feng Zai. Not only did I maintain my image as a genius disciple, but I also reaped a lot of benefits.

He not only improved his self-defense capabilities as he wished, but also gained the talent of telepathy.

According to the clues in the Heart Demon Record, Heart Connection refers to Lu Ming's ability to freely transfer the memories and insights between several Heart Demon hosts.

However, Lu Ming plans to find someone to test the specific effects.

He had already planned for the two extra seeds of inner demons. One would be given to a cultivation seed... preferably from another sect, so that he could control more cultivation techniques and secrets in the cultivation world.

Another one was given to the test subject so that he could try out various hypotheses on it.

But where should I look for it...?

"boom!"

Two water dragons flew out from the river, just as Chen Mo had demonstrated that day, vying for the dragon pearl, and finally exploded and fell back into the river.

Lu Ming withdrew his hand and said to Chen Mo, who looked slightly surprised, "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother."

Chen Mo withdrew his gaze, stared at Lu Ming for a long time, and then said softly, "Master is right."

Your talent is truly extraordinary.

"Isn't this the Taiyin Xuan Shui Jing?"

"Senior brother has excellent eyesight." Lu Ming said without changing his expression, "I am also very grateful for the classics recommended by senior brother, which enabled me to fully understand the principle of Yin giving rise to Yang."

If there are any errors or omissions, please feel free to point them out, Senior Brother.

Chen Mo did not speak. After closing his eyes for a moment, he raised his hand and pointed, and two dragons reappeared in the water.

Lu Ming was dumbfounded.

The divine aura emanating from the twin dragons born this time is exactly the same as when he was practicing his cultivation technique!

You can learn it in one glance?

What kind of monsters are these cultivators from the Nine Provinces?!

Chen Mo focused intently on directing the water dragon to swirl in the air for a long time before it dissipated. When he looked at Lu Ming again, his eyes held a hint of appreciation.

"The technique is complete and without any flaws. Master has truly taken on a good disciple."

What is the name of the cultivation technique?

"The True Secrets of Shaoyang Cave".

"A good name," Chen Mo praised softly. "It reveals the changes of Yin and Yang, and embodies the true self."

Would you be willing to put this technique into the sect's scripture library?

Don't worry, the sect will definitely give you appropriate compensation.

Lu Ming's eyes lit up, and he nodded curiously.

The techniques were of little use to him; he relied on his inner demons, not on cultivation.

If possible, he would like to exchange for some magical treasures and pills that can protect him and save his life. If that's not too bad, he would also like to exchange for some cultivation techniques that he has never seen before.

Once we find a host with higher comprehension, we can throw everything at them and maybe get an even better one.

Seeing this, Chen Mo waved his hand, and the two immediately appeared in a wide square.

In the very center of the square stands a magnificent hall built against the mountain, bearing the plaque "Hall of Merit".

The area in front of the hall was crowded with people, and at a glance, there were no cultivators below the Foundation Establishment level.

"Senior Brother, where is this?" Lu Ming looked around curiously.

"The front mountain of Yuhua Sect," Chen Mo explained as they walked. "You were in the back mountain before."

Because it is a quiet and secluded place, free from trivial matters, newly initiated Qi Refining disciples and cultivators in seclusion all reside there.

This is where most disciples practice their daily cultivation.

You possess exceptional talent and are already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, so you no longer need to temper your character in the back mountain like ordinary disciples.

I'll take you to the Hall of Merit to exchange for cultivation techniques first, and then I'll arrange a new cave dwelling for you.

Logically speaking, after you have established your foundation, you should choose a peak to study on.

But Master said he would teach you personally, and he has been in seclusion for the past few days, so you should stay by my side for now.

"It's a good opportunity to familiarize myself with the sect's affairs first."

"Sect affairs?" Lu Ming turned his head and asked curiously, "Which peak are you on, Senior Brother?"

"Zhilu Peak".

"Law...the way of law?" Lu Ming asked tentatively.

If it is truly as he thought, then the Jade Flower Sect's foundation is far deeper than he imagined.

"No." Chen Mo shook his head. "The Law Enforcement Peak does not teach disciples. It is in charge of the laws and regulations within a thousand miles of Yuhua Prefecture."

Sometimes I also have to help the Qingxia Sect with some things.

Lu Ming nodded as if he understood, and was about to ask again when the two of them had already entered the main hall.

Upon seeing Chen Mo, the disciples bowed respectfully and made way for him in the crowded throng.

The two walked smoothly to the counter. Chen Mo nodded to the disciple who was bowing and said, "The Shaoyang Cave True Technique is a cultivation method that can be practiced to the Nascent Soul stage. It is derived from the Taiyin Profound Water Scripture."

I've checked it; there are no drawbacks.

The Golden Core disciple showed no surprise, extending his hand as he exclaimed, "Congratulations, Senior Brother, on comprehending another new technique."

"It wasn't me, it was him." Chen Mo took a step back, letting Lu Ming step forward onto the stage.

The Golden Core disciple was stunned for a moment. "A Foundation Establishment disciple?"

Nascent Soul cultivation technique?

He had spent many years in the Jade Flower Sect and never imagined that these two words could be combined.

If Chen Mo hadn't personally brought the group, he would have definitely mistaken Lu Ming for a mischievous disciple trying to cheat for merit points.

Seeing the dumbfounded Golden Core disciples, Lu Ming smiled politely and, prompted by Chen Mo, handed over his identity jade token.

"Thank you for your trouble, senior brother."

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