Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Rebuilding Meridians, Foundation Establishment Sixth Level
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A rich surge of life essence enveloped Xu Yang, and he felt his meridians being reshaped and broadened in an almost unimaginable way, while his muscles and bones were tempered as if forged by fire, hammering away impurities with every strike.
An hour later.
The impurities in Xu Yang's body had been completely expelled, giving him an otherworldly, elegant aura. His body now seemed like flawless jade, exuding a natural, distinguished brilliance.
Looking inward, he saw his blood flowing like molten gold, filled with a blazing vitality.
This was the Supreme Yang Physique!
According to the system, this physique ranked among the top of the Three Thousand Dao Physiques!
While it might not match the Ancient Sacred Physique, God King Physique, or Immortal Martial Dao Physique in raw combat power, it surpassed them in other, unique ways.
Examining himself, Xu Yang noticed that his once-weakened waist was not only restored but strengthened beyond imagination.
It was now, indeed, the ultimate "iron waist"!
If Qingqing were to try "subduing the master" again, he was sure he'd leave her breathless!
"With my energy surging like a river, if I don't break through now, when will I?"
Xu Yang focused his mind.
His blood and energy surged like a mighty storm, effortlessly absorbing all the spiritual energy from the environment. As one of the rare Supreme Yang Physiques, he could effortlessly purify worldly impurities, transforming ambient energy into the purest form for cultivation, superior even to the best spiritual stones.
Soon enough.
Xu Yang's cultivation started to soar, at a pace that was almost terrifying.
Qi Refinement, Level One!
Qi Refinement, Level Two!
Qi Refinement, Level Three!
…
Foundation Establishment achieved!
Typically, a cultivator attempting to reach Foundation Establishment would need special treasures for even a fifty percent chance of success.
But Xu Yang, relying solely on his Supreme Yang Physique, easily ascended to Foundation Establishment, becoming what mortals would call an immortal.
Of course, Foundation Establishment was trivial compared to his former Nascent Soul level, but as someone just beginning his cultivation, he was thoroughly thrilled.
And the breakthrough didn't stop there.
His blood and energy continued to churn, like molten lava erupting from a volcano, bursting forth with unstoppable force. Under the guidance of his spirit sense, the dense, misty energy compressed within his dantian…
Gush!
Gush!
Streams of liquid spiritual power began to coalesce, transforming into boundless waves within him!
Ten drops, a hundred drops, a thousand… tens of thousands!
Xu Yang's cultivation continued to climb without any restraints, rising at a monstrous speed!
Foundation Establishment, Level One!
Foundation Establishment, Level Two!
Foundation Establishment, Level Three!
…
Only at Foundation Establishment, Level Six did it finally halt.
Xu Yang opened his eyes, which glowed with a precious light, like twin suns revolving endlessly.
"Let me think… in the novel, when the protagonist reached Foundation Establishment, he gathered how many drops of liquid spiritual power?"
"Three hundred, I think. He was called a genius for it. Then what does that make me with tens of thousands of drops?"
"A genius among geniuses?!"
"The protagonist? He's nothing!"
Xu Yang's expression was calm; he no longer feared the protagonist.
What good is a protagonist's halo?
What's so special about luck?
Even if he were a beloved child of destiny, Xu Yang would slap him around if he dared to cross him!
This wasn't arrogance—it was confidence.
After all, he was equipped with his own cheat, so why hold back?
"Still, Foundation Establishment, Level Six might not be entirely safe… I should probably wring a bit more advantage from the heroines."
Regaining his composure, Xu Yang began contemplating how he might leverage his cheat to extract further benefits from the heroines and rapidly advance his cultivation.
In the novel, all seven of his disciples were heroines.
So, all he needed to do was systematically go through each disciple, using their resources to his advantage, and he'd become invincible.
Now, which disciples were still on Purple Cloud Peak?
Xu Yang searched through the scant memories left by his predecessor.
"My first disciple, Yuan Kouxuan, took on a mission from the Mystic Essence Pavilion to eliminate a Flood Python troubling the mortal realm. She left two days ago…"
"My second disciple, Ruan Yuer, went to the Azure Cloud Secret Realm for training; it opens in half a month…"
"My third disciple, Xue Jinli, was ordered to descend from the mountain to recruit talented mortals, as Purple Cloud Peak is short on members…"
"My fifth disciple, Qin Kewan, is lively, loves fun, and has a big appetite. She probably slipped down the mountain to indulge in worldly delicacies and has likely forgotten about her duties!"
"My sixth disciple, Xu Dongying, left to visit her family for six months as she was taken in by the sect at a young age…"
"My seventh disciple, Tu Shan Yaoyao, had to return to her clan to accept a bloodline inheritance, which will take anywhere from a few months to a year!"
"So, besides Situ Qingqing, there's no one else on Purple Cloud Peak?"
Xu Yang frowned, feeling a bit stumped.
Purple Cloud Peak, Peach Blossom Forest
The petals drifted down, filling the air with fragrance, and a small path had formed naturally beneath the trees.
Near a bubbling spring stood a small pavilion.
Inside the pavilion…
Situ Qingqing stared at her reflection in the mirror, dazed. After a long while, a deep blush spread across her delicate cheeks. Suddenly, she covered her flushed face with her hands, muttering shyly, "Did… did I really do that to Master?"
Just saying those words seemed to drain her, and she collapsed onto the vanity, her head resting on her arms, too flustered to lift her head. The images from before replayed in her mind, causing her toes to curl with embarrassment.
She had harbored feelings for her master for a long time, but because of his high cultivation, she had kept them hidden.
But just now, seeing him so weak and helpless…
"Master must hate me now!"
Situ Qingqing felt deeply regretful. How could she have lost control so quickly?
"And I didn't even perform well…"
Recalling her master's furrowed brows, she felt a wave of guilt.
If she had done better, perhaps he would hate her less.
"What can I do to make up for this?"
"First, I absolutely cannot let Senior Sister find out. With her strong sense of justice, if she knew I overstepped, she'd 'cleanse the sect of its evils'… and I can't beat her…"
"But Senior Sister would definitely notice Master's condition, and if she asks him directly, and Master tells her, then there's no way to hide it."
"So, I have to delay her return… Maybe I'll message her to take care of the Mountain Monarch at Fulong Mountain, saying Master needs its inner core."
"Senior Sister has always respected Master and would obey any request from him. She'll definitely fall for it!"
With her plan in mind, Situ Qingqing removed a pristine jade slip from her waist. With a light tap of her finger, it glowed softly, projecting an image into the air…
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