NOVPUBChapter 237: Chapter 175: Breakthrough to the Second Layer of Foundation Establishment_2
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“What? Those two Golden Core Cultivators actually came to blows over the Mysterious Moon Order?” Lin Shilu exclaimed.
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Although he had long suspected that the Mysterious Moon Order was no small matter, he had not expected that two Golden Core Cultivators would fight over it. With this development, the Mysterious Moon Order must be extremely important.
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Lin Tianming nodded, recalling the events, and then said,
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“Fifteenth Grandfather, what I’m telling you is absolutely true. I was watching the battle from a distance and also vaguely heard what the Cultivator with the surname Gu said—it was indeed about the Mysterious Moon Order without a doubt!”
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Lin Shilu naturally did not doubt Lin Tianming’s words and immediately said,
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“It seems the Mysterious Moon Order really is extraordinary. The Zhenyang Sect must certainly know the purpose of the token. Even Golden Elixir Experts must take it seriously. Looking at this, the Mysterious Moon Order might soon come into use!”
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Lin Tianming nodded, somewhat excitedly saying,
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“It’s just that we don’t know what level this Secret Realm is or what the entry conditions are!”
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Hearing Lin Tianming’s remark, Lin Shilu recalled the past and then spoke.
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“This old man has consulted many texts before, and it is said that when an ownerless Secret Realm emerges, there will be a preparatory period before it officially opens. During this time, the entry restrictions can be discerned from the token allowing entrance!”
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As soon as his words fell, Lin Tianming eagerly asked,
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“Then by that logic, if even Golden Core Stage Cultivators can enter the Secret Realm, wouldn’t we have slim hope even if we had the token?”
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“Indeed, if truly even Golden Core Cultivators can enter, then those at the Foundation Establishment going in would surely be taking a near-certain death risk!”
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“In that case, we can only hope that the Secret Realm is limited to those in the Foundation Establishment Stage or the Qi Refinement Realm; otherwise, we would have to hand over the Mysterious Moon Order to the Zhenyang Sect in exchange for some cultivation resources.”
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Having said that, even Lin Shilu showed a hint of worry in his voice. After all, even in the lowest Yellow Grade Secret Realm, the treasures within were extraordinary. Having obtained the Mysterious Moon Order, they would not give up on such a rare opportunity unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, they would opt to hand it over to the Zhenyang Sect.
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Hearing Lin Shilu’s explanation, Lin Tianming felt helpless and could only pray for good luck to be able to enter the Secret Realm and explore it.
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Seeing Lin Tianming’s worried expression, Lin Shilu comforted him,
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“Tianming, the matter of the Mysterious Moon Order cannot be forced. If it’s our chance, we won’t give up. If not, it just means we were not fated for it, so there’s no need to overthink it!”
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After nodding, Lin Tianming showed a slight smile and then said,
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“Fifteenth Grandfather, rest assured, Tianming understands. I plan to go into seclusion to cultivate during this period. Please keep an eye on the Mysterious Moon Order in secret. As soon as there is any news, immediately inform me!”
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After chatting idly for a bit longer, Lin Tianming prepared to stand up and take his leave.
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Before leaving, Lin Shilu repeatedly urged, “The matter of the Mysterious Moon Order must not be revealed at all, and don’t try to inquire about it everywhere. It’s easy for people with motives to notice, and if it’s discovered that we own the Mysterious Moon Order, it will definitely provoke other Cultivators to attempt to seize it. If the Zhenyang Sect becomes aware, the trouble will be even greater, and we might not find refuge anywhere in the Wei Kingdom!”
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Fully aware of the importance of this matter, Lin Tianming nodded, promising to keep it to himself. Then he bid farewell to Lin Shilu and returned to his own cultivation room.
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Once inside his cultivation room, he sat down cross-legged, contemplating his cultivation plan going forward.
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After much thought, he decided to enter closed-door cultivation to raise his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment Second Layer. The matter of the Dragon Bone Pill would be set aside for the time being. Currently, he had more than twenty Qiuxing Fruits, so there was no shortage of treasures needed for short-term cultivation.
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Having made up his mind, he began the Grand Circulation, waiting until his condition reached its peak before taking out a Qiuxing Fruit.
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Looking at the Qiuxing Fruit brimming with Spiritual Energy, a sight for sore eyes, Lin Tianming did not hesitate to swallow it whole.
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As the Spirit Fruit entered his mouth, a gentle energy quickly spread out, traveling along his meridians.
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Although this was already the fourth Qiuxing Fruit he had consumed, the tingling sense of satisfaction still brought him immense comfort.
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Feeling this special energy, he wasted no time, fully operating his cultivation technique to refine it—turning the energy within the Qiuxing Fruit into gentle Spiritual Power, which ultimately converged in his Seven Sea Dantian.
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Time flew by, and thus a year passed.
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Inside Lin Tianming’s cultivation room, he sat on the ground, his breathing steady and calm.
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Sensing the state of his entire body, Lin Tianming looked into his Seven Sea Dantian, where the abundant Spiritual Power was almost becoming liquid. The Spiritual Power within his Dantian was on the verge of overflowing.
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His face was calm, and a trace of resolute determination shone from his eyes.
For the past year, he had ingested a Qiuxing Fruit every month to cultivate, spending the remaining time meditating or crafting elixirs for the Luoyun Pavilion.
Throughout this time, he had remained in the market district to cultivate, never venturing beyond his own doorsteps, embodying the essence of ascetic practice.
In the past six months, he had several times forcefully suppressed his cultivation level. After half a year of tempering and settling, feeling that he could no longer hold back, he decided to break through in one fell swoop.
Having made up his mind, he retrieved another Qiuxing Fruit and, without any hesitation, swallowed it in one gulp.
As the Spirit Fruit dissolved in his mouth, he familiarly circulated his cultivation technique to refine it, and streams of gentle Spiritual Power flowed into his Qi Sea Dantian.
Feeling that gentle Spiritual Power, he repeatedly washed against the barriers of the Foundation Establishment Second Layer.
Time slowly passed, and three days later, the potency of the Qiuxing Fruit was dwindling, soon to be exhausted.
Lin Tianming’s eyes reflected unwavering determination as he gathered the Spiritual Power he had refined over the past few days, preparing for the final assault.
Feeling the vast Spiritual Power, Lin Tianming took a deep breath and directed the flood of power straight into the pinnacle of his Qi Sea Dantian.
A sharp pain surged, Lin Tianming’s complexion turned pale, and soon, beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead and evaporated upon hitting the bluestone floor.
He endured the pain, controlling the now-liquid Spiritual Power as it bombarded the barriers.
After who knows how many assaults, suddenly a warm current burst forth, and his Qi Sea Dantian began to expand once more.
At the same time, the originally liquid Spiritual Power flowed into the expanded Qi Sea Dantian, swiftly becoming even more viscous.
Not only that, but as the barriers were breached, a torrent of energy surged within his body, cleansing his flesh.
A foul smell permeated, and his body oozed a stinky black muck, evidently cleansing his body again with the aid of the Spiritual Power combined with the medicinal properties within him.
Lin Tianming did not dare to delay, swiftly circulating his cultivation technique through a Grand Circulation, finally exhaling a long breath when his True Yuan flowed through his veins to his entire body.
At this moment, feeling the vigorous Spiritual Power in his body, clearly thicker and more substantial than before, and containing even greater energy, he was filled with emotion.
Having successfully broken through to the second layer of Foundation Establishment, Lin Tianming’s complexion became rosy, his heart brimming with excitement.
It had been nearly three years since he entered the Foundation Establishment Stage, and with the aid of over ten Qiuxing Fruits, he had successfully broken through to the second layer at this moment.
Over these years, his cultivation journey was fraught with difficulty. Before breaking through the early stages, he had to rely solely on meditation for cultivation advancement, which was extremely slow. However, this laid a solid foundation for him, and with the aid of the Qiuxing Fruits, he was able to make a breakthrough.
Regathering his thoughts, Lin Tianming did not immediately rise but continued cultivating to consolidate his position, ensuring he would not suffer a setback from an unstable realm post-breakthrough.
He circulated his cultivation technique through a Grand Circulation, rapidly redistributing the Spiritual Power throughout his body.
Half a month swiftly elapsed…
In the cultivation room, Lin Tianming, who sat cross-legged on the floor, opened his tightly closed eyes, and a flash of light shot from the corners of his eyes.
Lin Tianming stood up, feeling the vigorous Spiritual Power within his body circulating with exceptional smoothness, and even his slightest movements contained immense energy.
He clenched his fist, and his body crackled with several snapping sounds, Lin Tianming’s face brimming with joy.
After a month of confinement to solidify his practice, his cultivation was now stable at the second layer of Foundation Establishment, and it was very solid.
“Huff, huff…” he exhaled deeply.
Seeing the foul-smelling black muck on his body, he then made a Single-handed Seal, casting a Five Elements Spell, conjuring a sphere of rainwater to comfortably bathe himself, then changed into a clean set of green robes.
Feeling refreshed, he next cast a fireball, which quickly dried the rainwater on the ground with its intense heat.
After completing these tasks, he tidied up the disordered cultivation room before stepping out.
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