Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1245 - 816: Foundation Establishment (Part 2)
Yu Qingyi cultivated the "Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill," demanding that each cell in her body soak up wood attribute Spiritual Energy, followed by reshaping her physique using the Spiritual Energy from numerous Spirit Fruits.
While this method varies a bit from forging a Golden Body, it provides tremendous aid in building a Golden Body.
Consequently, she finished the initial phase within a single year.
With the flow of time, a haze of Spiritual Energy gathered near Yu Qingyi, subtly creating a light mist.
Through his Spiritual Sense, Yang Zhenshan observed fine threads of Spiritual Power linking Yu Qingyi to the ancient parasol tree, as the immense vitality and Spiritual Power from the old tree gradually streamed into her form.
Actually, the level of this ancient parasol tree isn't modest. Ignoring its age, it would only qualify as a First-rank Spiritual Wood.
Yet, having matured over ten thousand years, this ancient parasol tree's excellence has far exceeded a mere First-rank Spiritual Wood.
The vitality and Spiritual Power held within a tree of ten thousand years truly defies comprehension.
An ancient tree like this can certainly meet Yu Qingyi’s demands.
Days went by, and Yang Zhenshan chose not to head back to the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, opting instead to stay silently in the parasol forest.
His wait wasn't prolonged; on the tenth day of Yu Qingyi’s Spirit Base Casting, a thick explosion of wood attribute Spiritual Energy burst forth abruptly, accompanied by a rush of potent vitality rising from Yu Qingyi’s body.
Right after, lush wood attribute True Yuan seeped out from Yu Qingyi’s form.
Upon witnessing this, Yang Zhenshan’s gaze brightened.
"Succeeded!"
This showed that Yu Qingyi had accomplished the vital move of forming the Spirit Base, needing only one more step to achieve a full breakthrough.
Yu Qingyi remained unconscious, so Yang Zhenshan turned his attention to the ancient parasol tree.
By now, the parasol tree had changed noticeably, its once vibrant green foliage displaying spots of yellow.
Nevertheless, this ancient parasol tree avoided withering and retained plentiful vitality.
"Worthy indeed of a ten-thousand-year-old tree; it's incredible it survived!" Yang Zhenshan thought admiringly.
Absorbing Spiritual Objects for Spirit Base Casting basically means consuming the Spiritual Energy inside them. After the Spiritual Energy gets drawn out, the Spiritual Object loses its purpose.
Despite helping Yu Qingyi finish the Spirit Base Casting, this ancient parasol tree didn't dry up, merely showing some yellow leaves; from its look, recovery shouldn't take much time.
Yang Zhenshan rubbed his beard while gazing at the lofty trees in the parasol forest.
Thanks to these ancient trees, those practicing wood attribute Cultivation Techniques in the Spirit Source Land won't fret over finding Spiritual Objects for their advancements anymore.
Additionally, the leaves and bark from these ancient trees can craft talisman paper, offering value that surpasses those Spiritual Fruit Trees by a wide margin.
Yang Zhenshan lingered for roughly two hours more before Yu Qingyi gradually opened her eyes.
"Husband!" Her smile bloomed, her glowing face causing Yang Zhenshan’s Heart Spirit to quiver.
"How are you feeling?" Yang Zhenshan inquired, full of worry.
"I made it; now I just have to temper my body!" Yu Qingyi replied.
Yang Zhenshan extended his hand to gently check Yu Qingyi, feeling assured upon confirming her safety.
"Ah, that's wonderful!"
He had been truly anxious for Yu Qingyi, particularly after Zhou Tianci’s recent death from a failed breakthrough.
Having wrapped up the Spirit Base Casting, Yu Qingyi’s following phase was to mold the Golden Body.
Yu Qingyi shared a few brief words with Yang Zhenshan prior to heading back to the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau for further cultivation.
Although molding the Golden Body skips the need for secluded retreat, it demands complete focus, barring any interference from external affairs.
Yang Zhenshan hadn't begun his Foundation Establishment yet and continued staying close to Yu Qingyi.
This lasted until four months had elapsed.
Suddenly, a wave of splendid Spiritual Energy surged up from the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, verdant Spiritual Energy rising skyward like a massive tree, clearly spreading over the whole Spirit Source Land.
Grand auras unfolded, while wisps of vibrant wood attribute Spiritual Energy filled the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau; the Spiritual Fruit Trees and Spiritual Medicine there rustled faintly, as though rejoicing.
The dispersal of Spiritual Energy persisted for fifteen minutes before pulling back into Yu Qingyi’s body swiftly, like a sudden breeze.
Yu Qingyi was seated in a crossed-legged position inside the pavilion, dense Spiritual Energy wrapping around her in misty form.
Spiritual Qi turning into mist happens solely during a martial artist’s advance to the Golden Body Realm.
Post-breakthrough, not even a Martial God could produce such a spectacle.
This serves as a special boon following a martial artist’s successful breakthrough.
Molding the Golden Body means fusing these Spiritual Energy mists into the martial artist’s body to nurture the organs, boost the Innate Yuan Qi, and thus prolong life by three full cycles.
Yang Zhenshan observed the spectacle with great happiness, his lips curving into an almost uncontrollable wide smile.
By now, Yu Qingyi had basically finished her breakthrough.
"Congratulations, Master, on your breakthrough!"
As soon as Yu Qingyi roused, Red Cloud and Qingxia promptly offered their felicitations.
"Thanks for all your hard work!" Yu Qingyi turned to Yang Zhenshan, her bright eyes sparkling with happiness.
At this moment, Yu Qingyi appeared slightly altered; her looks stayed unchanged, yet she radiated a pure, earthy vibe, like being wrapped in soft, natural tenderness.
Her loving look caused Yang Zhenshan to sense his heart softening completely.
"Hahaha, excellent, excellent~~" Yang Zhenshan felt immense joy.
Yu Qingyi’s successful breakthrough brought huge delight, and Yang Zhenshan planned to gather all for a feast, but she held him back.
Since Yu Qingyi had to steady her cultivation and everyone was occupied, Yang Zhenshan let go of the big celebration plan.
Now that Yu Qingyi had advanced, Foundation Establishment awaited Yang Zhenshan.
Following more than ten days of calming his heart and spirit, Yang Zhenshan positioned himself cross-legged in the pavilion by the lake, retrieved a Fasting Pill, ingested it, and silently tuned his Essence Qi, Spirit, and Mind.
The Foundation Establishment for Immortal Cultivators differs completely from a martial artist’s Golden Body molding; it takes shorter duration and simpler steps, just involving the Dantian’s rupture, synchronization with the Divine Soul, and firming the Dao Base.
The whole procedure demands about three months, called the hundred-day Foundation Establishment.
Still, Immortal Cultivator Foundation Establishment covers three elements: Mana, physique, and Divine Soul, all of which need to fulfill the criteria for any hope of succeeding.
Foundation Establishment marks the initial barrier on the Immortal Path!
Surpassing it means leaving mortality behind!
Yang Zhenshan’s thoughts slowly calmed to serenity, silently running the "Qingmu Longevity Scripture," which cloaked his body in a sheen of bluish-green light.
He remained seated like that for more than half a month, sensing that his Essence Qi, Spirit, and Mind had hit their utmost, unable to advance further.
"It’s time!"
Without delay, Yang Zhenshan fetched the porcelain vial holding a superior-grade Foundation Establishment Pill and consumed the pill that shone with cyan light.
Upon the Foundation Establishment Pill reaching his belly, Yang Zhenshan promptly started the "Qingmu Longevity Scripture."
Instantly, the enormous medicinal efficacy burst out.
Unlike ordinary elixirs for training, this Foundation Establishment Pill aids in breakthroughs.
Its focus is on the fierce medicinal strength, which smashes through every obstacle and shatters all bonds.
The once-steady Mana cloud in the Dantian grew chaotic upon taking in the Foundation Establishment Pill’s energy.
The vast Mana started battering the rigid Dantian from the Qi Refinement Stage. Breaking free from the Dantian’s limits and widening it to a superior stage allows for a more expansive Dao Base.
The Foundation Establishment Pill’s force hammered at the Dantian, while spiritual energy from the surroundings appeared drawn in, steadily gathering toward Yang Zhenshan and gradually shaping a Spiritual Energy Vortex.
Pain!
It was like his Dantian might burst apart, the sharp agony eliciting a suppressed grunt.
Yang Zhenshan bore the torment, working hard to direct the Mana in his Dantian to strike the barriers over and over.
The ordeal resembled piercing his heart and lungs with unbearable agony, but Yang Zhenshan knew deeply this was an essential phase; failing to push through might mean giving up cultivation forever.
Luckily, Yang Zhenshan’s determination stood rock-solid, and the harsh pain failed to unsettle his Heart Spirit.