Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 629 - 306: Fiercely Battling the True Lord (Part 3)

Chapter 629: Chapter 306: Fiercely Battling the True Lord (Part 3)

"Thank you, Elder, for your kindness!" Xie Lu exclaimed, overwhelmed with excitement.

Her aptitude was not particularly outstanding; having two Foundation Establishment Pills would undoubtedly greatly increase her chances of successfully breaking through Foundation Establishment.

"No need to say more."

Xu Ping waved his hand slightly, his expression gentle, "If you’re ready, you can use the secret chamber in the outer hall for your breakthrough."

"There is a special Spirit Gathering Array here, which will aid in your breakthrough."

"Thank you, Elder! Thank you, Elder!" Xie Lu expressed her gratitude fervently.

Xu Ping nodded and signaled her to step back.

Over the years, Xie Lu had been dedicated and decent, remaining loyal without forming any illicit connections with outsiders, making her deserving of some cultivation.

...

Just as Xu Ping was resisting the heat from True Monarch Chixiao, a more shocking news like a whirlwind swept across the entire Valley of Ten Thousand Demons—Yunqing Zhenren returned heavily injured!

This news was like an explosive bomb, instantly igniting the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

As the recognized number one Nascent Soul seed of the Valley, every move of Yunqing Zhenren has always attracted much attention.

"Did you hear?"

"Yunqing Zhenren was ambushed by people from the Red Gauze Sect!"

"Not only heavily injured, but reportedly his foundation was also damaged!"

"This is terrible; Yunqing Zhenren is our Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ top talent!"

"The Red Gauze Sect is so disgraceful, they dare to target our core disciple!"

...

Such discussions echoed around the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

However, when Xu Ping heard this news, his expression remained normal, without any ripple of emotion.

After all, this matter had nothing to do with him.

In fact, Yunqing Zhenren’s damaged foundation, making it impossible for him to break through to Nascent Soul, was actually a good thing for him.

At least, there won’t be an additional narrow-minded Nascent Soul True Monarch opposing him everywhere in the future.

...

Inside the cave estate of True Monarch Lan Ling at Blue Water Peak

In the center of the cave estate was a white jade bed, atop which lay Yunqing Zhenren, pale as paper, his breath weak.

His eyes were tightly shut, his breath urgent and unstable. Though the wound on his chest had stopped bleeding, there was a peculiar dark red color around the wound, indicating poison intrusion.

What’s even more dreadful is that at his Dantian, strands of black energy continually spread, corroding his Golden Core.

"Red Gauze Sect!"

True Monarch Lan Ling stood by the bed, her beautiful eyes glinting with coldness and anger.

Yunqing Zhenren’s injuries were more severe than imagined.

Not only was his body seriously injured, but crucially, his Golden Core was severely damaged, causing his foundation to be unstable.

However, Yunqing Zhenren, being the Valley’s first Nascent Soul seed and her direct disciple, naturally could not be neglected.

"The injuries are indeed troublesome but can still be treated. However, to repair the foundation without any damage, is truly not easy."

True Monarch Lan Ling sighed lightly, her expression serious, "It seems a trip to the Pill City Alliance is necessary."

The Pill City Alliance, located near the Celestial South Realm of Great Xia Country, is one of the most renowned alchemy organizations, created by several Fourth Rank Pill Masters and Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Only the top Pill Masters from the Pill City Alliance can concoct the sacred healing medicine to repair the Golden Core cultivators’ foundation.

However, this kind of medicine is extremely precious, even with True Monarch Lan Ling’s status, it wouldn’t be easily obtainable.

"But before this, I must find out the internal spy from the Red Sand Sect in the Valley."

True Monarch Lan Ling’s eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, filled with killing intent.

The matter of Yunqing Zhenren embarking on the path of refining the heart was something very few knew about.

However, the Red Sand Sect managed to ambush them precisely, clearly someone leaked the information.

This internal threat is far more terrifying than an external threat and needs to be resolved promptly.

...

In the following year, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons conducted a thorough investigation from top to bottom.

From inner sect disciples to external servants, from ordinary elders to key figures, all were subjected to strict examination.

This investigation yielded quite effective results, uncovering some spies who were bought off and provided external forces with the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ confidential information.

Of course, in this investigation, Xu Ping was naturally not among those scrutinized.

After all, he had slain seven Golden Core elders of the Red Gauze Sect.

Such self-sacrifice wasn’t displayed in such a manner.

Besides, he wasn’t privy to the secrets within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, making the probability of being a spy nearly zero.

Alongside the internal examination, True Monarch Lan Ling reported the matter of True Monarch Chixiao intercepting Xu Ping to the Tu clan royal family on false pretenses.

Although the Tu clan royal family wouldn’t hand down severe punishment to the Red Gauze Sect for this, at least the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons expressed its stance.

...

A year later, in the underground caves of Celestial Cyan Peak.

Xu Ping was diligently practicing the "Cloud Heaven Sword Skill," each strike carried flowing Sword Intent, resembling clouds moving and water flowing, naturally harmonious.

Sword light flickered in the caves, sometimes like a swift shadow, sometimes like a playful dragon, each sword contained profound Sword Dao principles.

The golden Sword Qi formed peculiar light and shadow in the caves, reflecting on Xu Ping’s focused face.

He had long since forgotten the passage of time, immersed entirely in the mysteries of Sword Dao, merging his mind with the sword in his hand, achieving an indescribable harmonious state.

Such intense practice continued for several hours until Xu Ping felt the mana within consumed more than half, then he slowly stopped, the sword light gradually gathered, returning to tranquility.

Xu Ping’s mind moved, and a familiar panel appeared before him:

[Cloud Heaven Sword Skill Great Achievement: 241/1600]

...

"Not bad, not bad, even after reaching great achievement in the Cloud Heaven Sword Skill, the increase in proficiency hasn’t slowed down."

Xu Ping looked at the numbers on the panel, his lips curled up involuntarily.

At this rate, it shouldn’t take long to break through to the Perfection Level of the Sword Skill.

Once he breaks through the Sword Dao realm, the power of his Sword Array might take yet another step forward.

However, whether it can reach the power of a typical Nascent Soul level remains unknown.

Xu Ping calmly analyzed, fearing it’s not so easy to accomplish overnight.

To achieve real Nascent Soul level attack power, at least two or three Sword Techniques need to be cultivated to the Perfection Level.

"Master, you’ve worked hard, please have some tea."

At this moment, accompanied by a flash of crimson spirit light, Water Lake Rat transformed into human form and appeared beside Xu Ping.