I Became A Cannon Fodder In A Female Protagonist Cultivation Novel Chapter 4 Breakthrough The Foundation Establishment Stage So Easily?
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Lu Yifang remained silent, yet his response implicitly confirmed Fang Jinyu's suspicions.
Only a cultivator at the Core Formation stage could command the infamous Chen Baxing to obey. Furthermore, this individual had managed to secure a promise from an alchemist of high standing within the immortal world, who was at the Foundation Establishment stage.
The sole Core Formation stage cultivator who sought entry into the Lingdu Secret Realm was none other than Su Yier's master!
Fang Jinyu hadn't anticipated that even after a month of diligently cleaning feces, he still couldn't escape this particular individual's notice.
A sudden premonition of his imminent demise washed over Fang Jinyu.
"Do cannon fodder truly have no human rights?" Fang Jinyu mused to himself.
"Damn you!"
Nevertheless, fueled by a powerful will to survive, an idea sparked in Fang Jinyu's mind within the next second.
Fang Jinyu declared, "Five days is insufficient. I require ten days. If I continue to refuse, you have no recourse. Once I have entered the Lingdu Secret Realm, I will naturally break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. It's merely a matter of time. Subsequently, as long as I avoid causing trouble and dedicate myself to closed-door cultivation year-round, even a great Core Formation stage cultivator will be powerless against me."
It was a rule established by a Grandmaster at the Nascent Soul stage within the Tianling Sect: Core Formation stage cultivators were forbidden from attacking Foundation Establishment stage cultivators belonging to the same sect.
Legend had it that a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator from the Tianling Sect had once incurred the deep wrath of a Core Formation stage cultivator, yet that Foundation Establishment cultivator somehow managed to survive.
Fang Jinyu was attempting to buy himself precious time.
"That's out of the question..." Lu Shaojun began to object, but Lu Yifang cut him off, stating, "Ten days. Very well, it is agreed. I shall visit you in ten days."
In reality, the Core Formation stage cultivator's objective was merely to obtain the opportunity to enter the Lingdu Secret Realm from Fang Jinyu before its opening; the timeline was flexible, within half a year.
Eager to leave a favorable impression upon the esteemed Core Formation stage cultivator, they had pressed Fang Jinyu for a swift resolution, thus fabricating a sense of urgency regarding their limited time.
Following this, Lu Yifang prepared to depart.
"I will not see you out."
Receiving no warmth from their presence, Fang Jinyu responded with characteristic indifference.
Lu Shaojun appeared incensed and seemed on the verge of speaking, but Lu Yifang gently pulled him away.
As the two figures receded from view, Fang Jinyu suppressed the urge to report their transgressions. He then reactivated the restrictive enchantment, turning his attention to rectifying his cultivation errors.
"If I can achieve Foundation Establishment without relying on a Foundation Establishment Elixir, then all these impending dangers can be easily navigated..."
After all, Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were not permitted entry into the Lingdu Secret Realm.
He could leverage this opportunity to negotiate with the Tianling Sect Leader for the continuation of the Storm Raging Technique.
The Storm Raging Technique was a high-tier cultivation method, encompassing wind, fire, and lightning attributes. Had Fang Jinyu's parents not made the ultimate sacrifice for the sect, the former Fang Jinyu would never have obtained the Qi Condensation portion of this technique.
Cultivation techniques were broadly categorized into high-tier and low-tier. The majority of cultivators practiced low-tier methods, with some fortunate rogue cultivators only knowing rudimentary Qi Condensation chants.
A full night had elapsed, yet Fang Jinyu's cultivation base remained unchanged.
This was to be expected, as Fang Jinyu had encountered a bottleneck.
However, after identifying and correcting several of his mistakes, he could distinctly feel a smoother circulation of his inner Qi.
Fang Jinyu also began to grasp the proper utilization of his transmigator status.
"The more I engage in high-tier endeavors, the greater the assistance I will receive upon refinement."
The benefits derived from cleaning feces were, by all accounts, negligible.
It was, after all, merely manual labor.
Through repeated application of spells, Fang Jinyu's spellcasting speed had seen an improvement.
The sole advantage gained from cleaning feces was an enhanced tolerance for stench, an ability he had refined over tenfold.
Yet, all the accrued benefits from his heightened stench tolerance paled in comparison to the "Comprehension +1" he had achieved today.
Consequently, Fang Jinyu resumed his cultivation practices the following day.
[Another day of cultivation yields no tangible progress.]
[Comprehension from refinement +1]
The previous night, his limited insight only allowed for minor adjustments to his cultivation. However, the specific cultivation method for the storm raging technique, perceived as "Understanding +1", reappeared in his mind.
Fang Jinyu rectified a segment overnight, leading to a noticeably smoother flow of his inner Qi. What was once like sand trickling through a desert was now cascading like a waterfall.
On the third day, another instance of "Understanding +1" manifested.
Fang Jinyu was ecstatic with this progress. Adjustments made overnight had propelled his inner Qi to a point where he could unleash spells with ease, and even techniques he had previously mastered saw significant enhancements.
Should someone like Lu Shaojun dare to attack him again, Fang Jinyu was now confident he could eliminate him with a single counter-offensive. Such an attack would be swift enough that even other cultivators at the ninth level of the Qi Condensation stage would be powerless to intervene.
Fang Jinyu was now capable of delivering attacks akin to those of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.
Fang Jinyu had effectively reached a 'half-step' into the Foundation Establishment stage!
Regrettably, the fourth day brought no further advancements he had hoped for in his cultivation.
[Today, you shall sublimate your inner self with Blossom Dew.]
[Refined Appearance +1]
While a bottle of Blossom Dew cost twenty spirit stones, its effects were not fleeting. With conservative use, it could last approximately two years.
"What good is being handsome?"
Fang Jinyu couldn't help but utter the thought with a hint of self-mockery.
Among all the potential refinements, enhancing his appearance was the last thing Fang Jinyu desired. Even if he wasn't conventionally attractive, his looks held no importance to him.
After all, he was a cultivator; why should his appearance matter?
In his belief system, cultivation was paramount.
Fortunately, the very next day, he was granted the boon he most desired: "Understanding +1".
Fang Jinyu finally shattered the bottleneck as his Qi Condensation cultivation method unfolded in his mind, and his storm raging technique underwent evolution. His inner Qi, which had previously plateaued, began to exhibit new changes.
Simultaneously, Fang Jinyu recognized this as his golden opportunity to break through. He knew with certainty that consuming a Foundation Establishment Elixir would propel him into the Foundation Establishment stage.
However, he found himself without such an elixir.
Consequently, Fang Jinyu had no choice but to rely on spells to gradually enhance his inner Qi and spiritual energy.
[Today's cultivation yields a modest gain.]
[Refined Inner Qi +1]
"My inner Qi has been refined?"
Fang Jinyu was taken aback. Immediately, he felt a surge of inner Qi, as if he had just consumed a top-tier elixir.
He promptly resumed circulating his cultivation technique.
His inner Qi, in turn, grew stronger, aiding him in shedding his mortal form – symbolized by shaving his hair – and purifying his bone marrow.
The entire process felt like a spiritual rebirth.
Upon completion, Fang Jinyu found his lifespan had been extended well beyond its previous limit.
[Foundation Establishment Stage, Lifespan: 200 years]
A smile graced Fang Jinyu's lips.
His strategy was proving successful. Rather than relying on a Foundation Establishment Elixir to force a breakthrough, he could achieve it by fully comprehending his cultivated techniques and rectifying any flaws in his practice. Subsequently, he could naturally accumulate his inner Qi and break through!
Fang Jinyu immediately employed the storm raging technique to stabilize the ceaseless flow of inner Qi within his body.
There was no need for Fang Jinyu to further bolster his cultivation, as this breakthrough had occurred without the aid of elixirs.
After becoming accustomed to the inner Qi of the Foundation Establishment stage, Fang Jinyu opened his eyes. He promptly departed his immortal abode, setting his course for Mount Tianling, the seat of the Tianling Sect Leader.
Fang Jinyu also came into possession of a talisman tool.
It was an immortal tool, considered inferior to spirit tools. While not exceptionally potent, it was far more manageable for cultivators in the Qi Condensation stage.
Fang Jinyu intended to relinquish the source of his constant peril. Furthermore, he was prepared to lodge a formal complaint upon his audience with the Tianling Sect Leader!
Fang Jinyu would certainly refrain from filing a complaint against Su Yier's master. After all, he possessed no concrete proof of Su Yier's master issuing death threats, and furthermore, Su Yier's master was a cultivator of the Core Formation stage. Instead, his complaint would be directed at Chen Baxing, Lu Shaojun, and Lu Yifang!
Fang Jinyu exercised extreme caution around any alchemist, understanding their formidable influence and connections, particularly those who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Such cultivators could even enlist the aid of a Nascent Soul stage expert.
Yet, the Tianling Sect demonstrated a willingness to provoke an alchemist!