Wild Dogs

The materials are ready; now we can try foundation building.

Yang Fan arrived at the back mountain and released the puppet and Xiao Hei, instructing them to patrol.

He remained vigilant, then sighed.

To be honest, if it weren't for the many marks that Xue Ming left on him...

Yang Fan could have easily found a more distant and safer place to build his foundation.

But there's no way around it now. If we go too far, Xue Ming will definitely notice something is wrong.

Once they discover that he has concealed his cultivation level, they probably won't give him a chance to explain and will kill him on the spot.

Therefore, Yang Fan could only choose to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage here.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Fan arranged all the materials.

Following Zhou Peng's instructions, he set up a large formation and then began to attempt foundation building.

The so-called foundation building is to introduce the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the body to build a foundation.

The process is not complicated, but it is quite difficult.

In addition to having sufficient spiritual energy, one also needs enough Foundation Establishment Pills.

Yang Fan took out all the Foundation Establishment Pills he had refined.

Then he took a deep breath and, following the instructions in the cultivation method, immediately began to attempt foundation building.

Normally speaking, with his hidden spiritual roots of the five elements, he wouldn't be qualified to establish his foundation.

However, thanks to the help of the small cauldron, his spiritual root and aptitude were not too bad.

After consuming the Foundation Establishment Pill, Yang Fan attempted to refine it.

A moment later, a rich medicinal power emanated from the Foundation Building Pill.

The medicinal power surged into his limbs and bones.

The reason why the Foundation Building Pill can help people establish their foundation is because it contains a great deal of essence.

Yang Fan was full of confidence this time.

In order to successfully establish his foundation, he patiently searched for medicinal herbs in the Blood Cave for a long time.

Including the medicinal herbs he later bought in the market, he refined several Foundation Building Pills.

Even if this attempt fails, he still has enough Foundation Establishment Pills to continue his attempt.

As the Foundation Establishment Pill took full effect, Yang Fan continued to circulate his cultivation technique, attempting to establish his foundation.

Just as he was about to successfully establish his foundation, the medicinal power within his body seemed to lose its support.

The medicine's effects suddenly dissipated.

A moment later, Yang Fan slowly opened his eyes.

It's clear that this foundation-building attempt failed.

His spiritual roots were too weak, and even with the help of the small cauldron, the chances of him successfully establishing his foundation were extremely slim.

"Come on, I don't believe it!"

Yang Fan clenched his fist, picked up another Foundation Establishment Pill, and swallowed it.

He then followed the same method and continued to try to build his foundation.

This time, however, he still failed to establish his foundation even after the effects of the Foundation Establishment Pill wore off.

Then, Yang Fan took another Foundation Establishment Pill.

Zhou Peng, who was standing to the side, grimaced as he watched this scene.

Yang Fan is being far too extravagant.

For an ordinary Qi Refining stage disciple, obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Even if they fail to establish their foundation, they still have to find ways to accumulate merit points to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills.

Often, Qi Refining stage disciples without powerful backers need to make many attempts before they can successfully establish their foundation.

But it's rare to see someone like Yang Fan who tries one after another after failing at first.

After swallowing five Foundation Establishment Pills in succession, Yang Fan finally succeeded in establishing his foundation.

As the foundation was established, an aura surged from Yang Fan's body.

A moment later, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged toward Yang Fan at an accelerated pace.

Yang Fan slowly opened his eyes and looked around excitedly.

At this moment, he finally felt the changes brought about by Foundation Establishment.

The world that had previously appeared murky to him was now crystal clear.

Looking around, he could clearly see the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

These spiritual energies drifted between heaven and earth, seemingly within reach.

Yang Fan didn't even need to actively breathe in the spiritual energy; it began to approach him on its own.

This is the benefit of foundation building.

Cultivators in the Qi Refining stage need to actively attract spiritual energy.

If they don't actively attract or absorb spiritual energy, it simply won't come near.

The foundation they can build is different.

After successfully establishing the foundation, one will have a solid base within their body.

The surrounding spiritual energy will naturally be drawn to this cultivator, and may even actively approach him.

This is the benefit of foundation building.

Even without actively cultivating, the amount of spiritual energy one can absorb while lying in bed each day is far greater than what one can absorb by focusing on breathing exercises during the Qi Refining stage.

Besides the changes in his breathing of spiritual energy, his five senses improved significantly after he reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

First is eyesight.

Looking around, he could now clearly see all the details that he couldn't see before.

Even the chirping of insects and birds around him could be heard in perfect detail.

More importantly, it's not just the five senses that are enhanced after the foundation is established.

His physical condition also underwent a qualitative leap.

Yang Fan was certain that even without using any secret techniques or spiritual energy, he could succeed.

His physical strength alone is enough to kill cultivators below the fifth or sixth level of the Qi Refining stage.

This improvement in his strength greatly excited him.

Yang Fan even had a misconception.

If he were to fight Xue Ming right now, he might be able to defeat him.

However, after his impulsive act, Yang Fan gradually calmed down.

Although he had a good plan, he wasn't stupid.

He understood that he was just a novice who had just established his foundation.

It's simply impossible for them to be enemies with a Core Formation stage expert.

Zhou Peng clearly noticed Yang Fan's excitement and hurriedly spoke to him.

"Master, although you have successfully established your foundation, you must not act impulsively."

"Even a Core Formation cultivator's little finger is enough to instantly kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Although Zhou Peng exaggerated a bit, Yang Fan knew the truth.

He, a disciple in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, went to find Xue Ming, a cultivator in the middle stage of Core Formation.

It's no different from courting death.

"Don't worry, I won't act impulsively. Let's stick to the original plan."

However, despite saying this, Yang Fan was even more confident in his next move because of his successful Foundation Establishment.

"By the way, have you figured out how to use poison to deal with Blood Demon?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Peng chuckled awkwardly, speechless for a moment.

After a long pause, Yang Fan shook his head.

"Alright, since you don't have any ideas, then forget it."

Just then, Zhou Peng suddenly had an idea.

"Master, I've actually had an idea in my mind, but I'm just too afraid to put it into practice."

"Oh, so tell me what your thoughts are?"

Yang Fan became interested and hurriedly asked Zhou Peng.

"That's right, Master. I know of a very potent poison."

"Although this poison is not colorless and odorless, its preparation method is extremely unique, and it may be able to be used to deal with Blood Demon."

"Tell me quickly, what method?"

Yang Fan asked hurriedly.

"This poison can be divided into two parts."

"Each part is non-toxic, but when the two parts are combined, they become toxic."

"At that time, I think, since that Blood Meditation has targeted you, Master."

"Master, you can take some of the poison yourself first."

"Then we'll find a way to put another part of the poison into Xue Ming's body."

"In this way, if Xue Ming wants to use you, Master, to refine pills..."

"As long as he absorbs what's inside you too."

"At that time, these two substances will mix in his body and become a truly deadly poison."