Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2319 - 1628: Foundation Establishment

Disciples like Li Chenyang and Zhang Que, who are full of energy, find their minds clearer and thoughts sharper in the breeze.

If any experienced cultivators were present, they would discover that the pill Li Zhirui crushed was actually a top-grade elixir of Loose Immortal Grade!

Then they would exclaim over the wastage, as such a method barely utilizes even one percent of the pill’s effectiveness, almost completely wasting it.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Although the disciples were unaware of the pill’s value, they felt the benefits firsthand and sincerely expressed their gratitude.

"Just this once, it won’t happen again!" Li Zhirui said casually before beginning the day’s lecture.

Previously, he had been teaching basic body forging and basic breathing methods; starting today, he would explain the basic visualization technique.

"Visualization methods can not only calm one’s mind but also guard the Sea of Consciousness and Spiritual Soul, aiding in overcoming the Heart Demon Tribulation in the future. Thus, visualization methods are very important!"

"Today, I will teach you a small part of the ’Shangqing Contemplation Method’, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Star Palace Technique."

Don’t underestimate this small part; it suffices not only for those who have yet to start cultivation or just begun but even for Mahayana cultivators!

It could be further divided, but Li Zhirui finds it troublesome and thus doesn’t bother.

Moreover, the content he is explaining will take quite a long time to cover, and they will need to gradually master it in their long years of cultivation.

Above this is the One Hundred and Eight Heavenly Gang Earthly Fiend Star Palace Techniques, and beyond that, one can modify or create personal observation methods based on one’s situation.

By that time, one’s cultivation and realm will be quite advanced, and it will be time to forge one’s unique path of cultivation.

Perhaps due to the pill’s effect, all disciples listened very carefully today, with much less confusion and bewilderment on their faces.

Although it has many benefits, Li Zhirui has no intention of continuing to use such methods.

It’s not that he feels it’s wasteful; to him, crafting a top-grade elixir of Loose Immortal Grade is not difficult with a bit of effort.

Rather, it’s that such an approach feels like forcing progress, which isn’t necessarily a good thing.

"When cultivating visualization, you can look up at the sky at night to find the thirty-six Heavenly Gang Stars near the Big Dipper. Feel with your heart which star seems brightest, as it will be easier to visualize."

Finally, Li Zhirui taught them a clever entry method.

...

Days rise and moon sets, spring departs and autumn comes.

Soon, several years have passed.

The batch of disciples admitted years ago has all become Qi Cultivation Practitioners.

Among them, the outstanding ones are close to breaking through and becoming Foundation Establishment disciples!

Li Chenyang, who is the reincarnation of a Golden Immortal, is naturally among them.

If not for his stable temperament and desire to further solidify his foundations, he would have succeeded in breaking through by now.

...

One day, the breeze was gentle and the sky clear.

On Qingmiao Peak, it was rare to see many disciples gathered together.

"Do you think he will succeed in breaking through?" a disciple whispered.

"According to the seniors, breaking through to Foundation Establishment is not difficult. His performance over the years has been consistently excellent, so there should be no problem!"

"It’s quite strange; why would someone with such aptitude become a servant disciple?"

This question puzzled many disciples in their hearts.

Looking at the situation over the years, Hu Yuan’s cultivation speed was among the top tier, consistently leading in cultivation realm among peers.

Although he was somewhat indifferent, not liking social interactions and preferring solitude, he wasn’t coldly unapproachable.

If someone asked him for advice during breaks, he would methodically and precisely explain.

Yet such an outstanding peer had fallen to the status of servant disciple during the entry test!

What happened in between; is there some hidden secret?

It’s because it involves the sect, making it hard to speak directly. Otherwise, their discussions would be more intense.

Boom!

As everyone discussed, a strong wind suddenly gusted from Hu Yuan’s residence, stirring up dust, causing everyone to fall silent.

"Is this a successful breakthrough?"

After a while, the dust settled, but Hu Yuan still didn’t emerge from the room, leaving the disciples looking at each other.

"Looks like we ought to start calling him Brother Hu," a disciple suddenly remarked.

Someone hesitated: "But he’s still a servant disciple..."

Although everyone seemed to belong to the same generational level, servant disciples were nevertheless lower in status.

"Sect Rule No. 291: A servant disciple who breaks through to Foundation Establishment within five years automatically becomes an Outer Sect Disciple!"

"It’s a convention passed down by the seniors; before a True Disciple appears in this generation, the first to pass through the Immortal Ascension Array becomes the chief disciple. Otherwise, we all need to call him Brother Hu! Despite him being a servant disciple!"

They had a significant difference in cultivation realm, which would result in generational differences externally, necessitating an uncle-type honorific!

But within the sect rules, the generational rank remains unchanged, regardless of cultivation disparities.

Of course, if there are enormous gaps like Loose Immortal and Golden Core among peers, out of respect, they won’t be called Seniors, though no longer just Brother.

The words turned the disciple’s face red with shame, prompting him to leave while covering his face.

"Fellow seniors and juniors, we should work hard on our cultivation to break through to Foundation Establishment early!"

After speaking, the person hurriedly left with invigorated steps.

The numerous spectating disciples, seeming stimulated by Hu Yuan’s breakthrough, hardened their resolve to cultivate even more diligently, aiming for early breakthroughs.

After all, no one wants to fall too far behind their peers, especially when this one started as a servant disciple!

In Tao Spirit Realm, a Great Thousand World of high grade, even with poor aptitude, one could break through to Foundation Establishment with diligent practice.

The disciples who join Tongtian Sect mostly possess at least three Spiritual Roots, making Foundation Establishment Realm naturally not an insurmountable barrier.

After Hu Yuan’s breakthrough, he didn’t appear outwardly, partly to consolidate his realm and cultivation swiftly, and also to take advantage of the momentum, directly advancing with cultivation techniques.

This approach is undoubtedly correct, saving him a bit of time.

...

"Who would have thought he’d be the first to break through to Foundation Establishment."

A few days later, when Li Zhirui, having changed his appearance, lectured the disciples, he immediately noticed Hu Yuan, already in Foundation Establishment.

He hadn’t anticipated Hu Yuan’s first breakthrough.

Previously, Li Zhirui thought contenders for this title included Li Chenyang, Zhang Que, Yun Ruoxue, and several other well-performing disciples.

Yet improbably, it was Hu Yuan, whom he hadn’t even included as a candidate.

Moreover, judging by his steady and solid aura, this breakthrough was orthodox, no risky measures, proceeding steadily.

Though briefly surprised, Li Zhirui’s prepared gifts hadn’t changed due to personnel changes.

"You, as the first disciple of this era to break through to Foundation Establishment, this top-grade Third Level Spiritual Object serves as my congratulatory gift."

Saying this, he handed a jade box to Hu Yuan.

Fortunately, when preparing Spiritual Objects, he included those of varying attributes like Yin Yang, Five Elements, Wind, and Thunder.

Now, he only needs to give Hu Yuan the Wind Attribute Spirit Object in accordance with his cultivation.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Hu Yuan hurriedly stood up to show his respect, never expecting to receive a top-grade Third Level Spiritual Object.

Moreover, he faintly sensed this object was highly compatible with himself.