dkrc Chapter 219 - 167: Finally, Foundation Establishment (Part 2)
Chapter 219 - 167: Finally, Foundation Establishment (Part 2)
Orange-red flames blasted the black daggers. In moments, they let out a mournful wail—the sound of the Demonic Dao methods within them being purged. Fang Qingyuan was unconcerned.
A moment later, the flames turned golden-yellow. The black daggers finally melted down, coalescing into a fist-sized liquid mass that landed on a recessed platform.
Seeing this, Fang Qingyuan didn’t have the Three-legged Golden Crow Illusion Beast stop. Instead, he had it intensify the flames. But no matter how hard the beast worked, the liquid mass showed no further changes.
Looking at the golden-yellow flames, Fang Qingyuan understood. ’The flame’s temperature isn’t high enough.’ He summoned the playful Fish Dragon and motioned for the little guy to go help.
The Fish Dragon instantly understood. It spat a mouthful of pure Wood Spiritual Power in front of the Three-legged Golden Crow’s flames, and the pillar of fire immediately turned pure white.
Wood feeds fire. With the Wood Spirit Fish Dragon’s help, the liquid mass finally began to change. But after it had shrunk significantly, it once again, just like before, became completely unaffected by the pure white flames.
Seeing this, Fang Qingyuan knew this was the highest temperature the two Illusion Beasts could achieve together. To reach an even higher temperature, he would need the Five Elements Rotation to induce a qualitative change.
Finally, the five Illusion Beasts took their positions. Starting with the Earth Spirit Illusion Beast, streams of Spiritual Power with different properties flowed through the generation cycle: Earth to Metal, Metal to Water, Water to Wood, and Wood to Fire, ultimately converging within the Three-legged Golden Crow.
The color of the flames spat out by the Three-legged Golden Crow Illusion Beast also evolved, shifting from pure white to bluish-white, then pure blue, blue-black, and finally, to a pure black flame.
Scorched relentlessly by the pure black flames, the impurities within the liquid mass were continuously burned away. The unknown liquid shrank again and again, until it was reduced to a single, tiny droplet, at which point it stabilized.
To be cautious, Fang Qingyuan let it burn for a while longer. Only when he saw that the five Illusion Beasts were on the verge of collapsing did he have them stop.
Ignoring the boisterous Fish Dragon, Fang Qingyuan approached the final droplet of liquid and examined it closely.
Even though it was no longer being scorched by the flames, the droplet hadn’t solidified into metal. Instead, it quivered slightly as a Five-Colored Light swirled upon its surface. Most of the time, this luster remained contained, but occasionally, rings of the Five-Colored Light would extend a few inches from its surface before retracting. The cycle repeated endlessly, as if it were breathing.
As Fang Qingyuan looked at the object, he found that no matter how he viewed it, it looked exactly like a plump drop of blood—the only thing off was the color.
Fang Qingyuan was rather surprised. ’How did it end up like this?’ He drew the object that resembled a Blood Pearl into his hand, wanting to investigate it with his Divine Sense. But as soon as the Five-Colored Blood Pearl touched his soul, it released an alluring fragrance that made his very soul ache with hunger.
’What is this thing...?’
’What’s happening?’ Fang Qingyuan felt an intense craving welling up from the depths of his soul. It took immense willpower to put the Blood Pearl away before he immediately returned to his physical body.
Shielded by the Immortal Mansion, Fang Qingyuan was now able to think calmly. He discovered, however, that the craving had already taken root in his heart. Even now, he was still savoring the memory of that feeling.
It was an object that felt as if it could perfect his very foundation. It was the natural craving of an acquired being for a naturally formed Spiritual Object; as if consuming it would allow him to leap the Dragon Gate.
’This is too uncanny.’ Fang Qingyuan had never encountered such an astonishing spiritual material. Even the Tier Three Upper Grade Fish Dragon from back then had only made his Wood Spirit Dragon Form restless. It was nothing compared to this Blood Pearl.
’Is this my Foundation Establishment Opportunity?’
Fang Qingyuan felt that it would be no exaggeration to say this object could serve as a Foundation Establishment Opportunity for any Cultivator.
Fang Qingyuan contemplated silently in the Quiet Chamber, ’What exactly is this thing? Should I consume it?’
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In the Tier Three Upper Grade Spiritual Land, the Spiritual Qi was exceptionally abundant. After being converted and gathered by the Array, dense streams of pure Earth Spiritual Power surged into Fang Qingyuan’s body.
Fang Qingyuan stared somewhat blankly at the various Elixir Pills before him.
There were Foundation Establishment Pills, Qi Nourishing Pills, Qi Blood Pills, and Grain Avoidance Pills. In addition, there were emergency elixirs in case Foundation Establishment failed: Healing Pills, Strengthening Foundation and Nourishing Essence Pills, and Muscle Regeneration Bone Healing Pills. Every kind of Elixir Pill he could possibly need was there.
Fang Qingyuan took another careful inventory. He then pulled out a pile of Magical Artifacts and spiritual materials from his storage bag, arranging them in a specific pattern. Only then did he let out a heavy sigh.
Seven Glazed Perpetual Lamps were arranged before Fang Qingyuan in the formation of the Big Dipper. The Mermaid Shark Fat inside them emitted a cloying scent.
Mermaid Shark Fat was a Tier Three Lower Grade Spiritual Material. The fat alone had cost Fang Qingyuan over thirty Top-grade Spirit Stones. It had the effects of providing a Clear Heart and Bright Eyes, as well as extending one’s lifespan. Fang Qingyuan wasn’t concerned with the Clear Heart and Bright Eyes effect; he was mainly interested in the latter benefit.
Besides the seven oil lamps, Fang Qingyuan began to draw an Array on the ground using a sticky mixture of Earth Dragon Cake, Qingxu Wood, and Five-Colored Water.
When he had finished, Fang Qingyuan sat down again and pointed at the nearest lamp. It lit up and began to draw upon the Mermaid Shark Fat within its basin. Instantly, an indescribable sensation washed over him, which he found immensely pleasant.
The entire Array setup had cost Fang Qingyuan some sixty Top-grade Spirit Stones. This Array wasn’t for breaking through to Foundation Establishment. Instead, it was designed to better awaken his natal aspect, and to ensure he could awaken the specific one he had set his sights on.