Chapter 353: Switching Cultivation Method, Refining Foundation Establishment Pill Again!

Sumeru Cave Heaven.

Inside the wooden house.

“So this is Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Quanzhen sat cross-legged, his eyes suddenly opening, revealing a black and gold glow.

Behind him, an astonishing vision emerged—a boundless ocean with a Kunpeng transforming between fish and bird, shrouded in a terrifying, domineering aura.

After a long time, the vision faded. Lu Quanzhen stood up, his eyes full of spirit.

Breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, he felt like a great fish leaping out of the sea, transforming into a bird soaring into the sky!

Although Foundation Establishment is just the start of immortal cultivation, he knew he had a long road ahead.

But he believed that one day, he could spread his wings like a Kunpeng and fly thousands of miles!

Knowing his father was waiting outside, Lu Quanzhen didn’t linger. He walked out of the wooden house and bowed to Lu Changsheng outside, saying, “Father.”

“Not bad. My son Quanzhen, you have the potential of a true immortal!”

Lu Changsheng smiled as he looked at his son, who had just successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment but remained calm and composed.

At that moment, Lu Quanzhen had just broken through, and his Qi was not fully controlled yet. Lu Changsheng could sense the domineering and terrifying aura within him.

This domineering and terrifying aura formed a stark contrast with Lu Quanzhen’s elegant and refined appearance.

He took out a bottle of pills from his Storage Ring and tossed it to his son.

“This pill is called the Zifu Pill. It has the effects of cleansing the soul, purifying the body, and strengthening the Divine Sense and physique. It’s a gift from me.”

“Zifu Pill? Strengthening the Divine Sense?”

Lu Quanzhen caught the pill.

For cultivators, the Divine Sense is extremely important.

Whether in cultivation, combat, or other aspects, the Divine Sense plays a significant role!

So he knew that the pill his father gave him was no ordinary item.

“Thank you, Father!”

Lu Quanzhen bowed slightly.

“Once you’ve fully refined the Zifu Pill, I have other gifts for you.”

Lu Changsheng smiled as he spoke.

Then, he patted his son’s shoulder and said, “Let’s go. Although we won’t announce your Foundation Establishment to the public, we still need to inform your mother.”

He didn’t intend to make his son’s Foundation Establishment public.

One reason was that his son had a low-key personality and didn’t like attention.

Another reason was to avoid unnecessary trouble.

After all, Lu Quanzhen was only thirty-three years old.

At this age, achieving Foundation Establishment would make him a genius even among the immortal sects!

In a family power like Bihu Mountain, it was exceptional.

Bihu Mountain had already been in the spotlight for years, so it was better to stay low-key. It was good for both the family and Lu Quanzhen.

“Mm.”

Lu Quanzhen nodded.

Then, he and Lu Changsheng went to visit his mother.

Qu Zhenzhen was very happy to hear that her son had broken through to Foundation Establishment and even thought about holding a banquet.

But Lu Changsheng suggested postponing it and just celebrating within the family for now.

He also asked Qu Zhenzhen not to spread the news of Lu Quanzhen’s Foundation Establishment.

Except for Lu Miaoyun and a few others, h didn’t want the other concubines to know.

Lu Changsheng trusted his early wives and concubines like Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, and Qu henzhen.

But the noble daughters who married in later were not entirely trustworthy.

It wasn’t that they had ill intentions toward Bihu Mountain, but they might pass on some information back to their families or to the outside world.

“Mm-hmm.”

Qu Zhenzhen understood and didn’t mind postponing the banquet, her face full of joy.

After all, her son had become a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

And he was the first Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Lu Family’s second generation, making it a milestone worth celebrating!

Even though she never had a competitive nature, she couldn’t help but feel happy and proud at that moment.

Nightfall.

Lu Changsheng organized a family feast.

Only Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miioge, Lu Yun, Lu Wangshu, and Lu Caizhen, along with the wives and children, were present to celebrate Lu Quanzhen’s Foundation Establishment.

After the simple celebration, Lu Changsheng remembered that the Wanling Bottle at home had condensed another drop of Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew.

He gave this drop of Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew to Qu Zhenzhen’s Auspicious Tree to help her break through to Foundation Establishment!

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide the matter of the Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew from his son, Lu Quanzhen.

He directly informed him of this treasure and advised him to bring back any rare spiritual herbs or seeds he encountered outside.

Then, Lu Changsheng had Ling Zixiao and Sumeru block the spiritual energy and poured the Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew onto the Auspicious Tree.

With Lu Miaoyun’s precedent, he was’t too worried this time.

After watching for a while and seeing no reaction, Lu Quanzhen excused himself and returned to his residence to continue cultivating and consolidating his realm.

He had just broken through, and he hadn’t had time to familiarize himself with his new abilities.

Moreover, after reaching Foundation Establishment, he could comprehend the next part of the Five Elements Kun Peng Technique, the Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique, and didn’t want to waste time.

Lu Changsheng, thinking about his Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, didn’t stay around either.

He asked Lu Miaoyun to watch over Qu Zhnzhen while he returned to Hall of Everlasting Life to try cultivating the manual.

In the Cave Dwelling at Hall of Everlasting Life.

Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged with a solemn expression.

Yin-Yang Dual Qi surrounded him, making him look extraordinary, like a celestial being, sacred and serene, shrouded in a mysterious aura.

After a long time, the Yin-Yang Dual Qi gradually disappeared, and Lu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes.

Just now, he had used the Yin-Yang Dual Qi of his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation as a guide to try cultivating the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra.

The good news was that Yin-Yang Dual Qi belonged to the category of Yin-Yang Qi!

Moreover, his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation was highly compatible with the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra!

The bad news was that although Yin-Yang Dual Qi belonged to Yin-Yang Qi, there was a significant difference between the two.

Relying on the Yin-Yang Dual Qi of his Dao Foundation to switch to the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra was very difficult.

“If my Yin-Yang Dual Qi could absorb the essence of seven or eight more Yin-Yang Spirit Bodies, it might meet the standard of Yin-Yang Qi.”

Lu Changsheng thought about the characteristics of his Dao Foundation.

The Yin-Yang Dual Qi could grow stronger by devouring the essence of Spirit Bodies.

But Spirit Bodies were already rare.

And even fewer had Yin-Yang attributes.

Moreover, these had to be female cultivators who would give their Spirit Body essence to him!

“However, although my Yin-Yang Dual Qi is weak, it can regenerate.”

“In theory, as long as I slowly grind away, constantly consuming Yin-Yang Dual Qi to refine all my Qi into Yin-Yang Qi, I can eventually master the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra.”

Lu Changsheng pondered silently.

If quality couldn’t be achieved, he would rely on quantity!

Once his Yin-Yang Dual Qi was consumed, it would take about ten days to half a month to recover.

Also, he could nourish and grow the Yin-Yang Dual Qi in Lu Miaoge or Ling Zixiao throogh Dual Cultivation.

So as long as he was willing to spend time and didn’t mind the trouble, he could still cultivate this manual.

“This process is indeed troublesome and will delay my cultivation.”

“But once I succeed in switching cultivation methods, I’ll have laid down an unparalleled immortal foundation, and I won’t have to worry about my foundation in the future. I can become an immortal!”

“Besides, the sooner I switch cultivation methods, the better. Even if I don’t switch to the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra now, I’ll have to consider it in the future.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

Although he could continue cultivating the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual for now,

and wait until Golden Core Formation, Nascent Soul, or even Divine Transformation before considering switching cultivation methods,

but switching methods at that time would not only affect his foundation, be less effective, and much more troublesome!

So switching cultivation methods needed to be done as soon as possible!

Moreover, this Yin-Yang Creation Sutra was genuinely suitable for him!

Lu Changsheng felt that it would be difficult to draw another cultivation method as suitable for him in the future!

Even if he did draw one, who knows what harsh conditions the method might have and whether he could cultivate it.

“Refine! It’s just a bit troublesome and time-consuming!”

“Anyway, soon Qingshan and Ping’an will also achieve Foundation Establishment, so I won’t need to spend time on cultivation. I can focus on switching cultivation methods!”

Lu Changsheng made up his mind and walked out of the Cave Dwelling.

Due to the Taiyi Water Generation Technique, he was closely connected to Lu Miaoge..

If he wanted to switch cultivation methods, it would inevitably affect Lu Miaoge’s cultivation!!

Moreover, during the process of switching, he would need Lu Miaoge’s help..

So naturally, he had to inform Lu Miaoge about switching cullivation methods and discuss it with her.

But theoretically, once he switched to the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, the Taiyi Dao Seed in Lu Miaoge’s body would also aavance, bringing many benefits.

“Switching cultivation methods?”

Lu Miaoge was surprised to heer Lu Changsheng’s words.

For a cultivator, the importance of a cultivation method was beyond doubt.

If conditions allowed, all cultivators would choose their main cultivation method before Foundation Establishment or Golden Core Formation!

She knew that Lu Changsheng’s cultivation method, the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture, was Top-Tier and extraordinary.

Now, everything was fine. Why did Lu Changsheng suddenly say he wanted to switch cultivation methods?

However, she knew that Lu Changsheng understood this better than she did, so she didn’t question the reasons.

“Alright. There’s nothing much going on at home right now. If you want to switch cultivation methods, just do it with peace of mind.”

“It won’t affect or delay anything on my end. I’ll have some time to keep an eye on things at home.”

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful face waa serene and gentle as she spoke.

She had switched cultivation methods twice during Qi Refining.

She knew that the higher the realm, the more troublesome it was to switch cultivation methods.

And once the power conversion reached a certain level, it would affect combat strength.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng smiled at his wife’s gentle and supportive attitude.

Then he explained his situation, saying his cultivation method was very troublesome and required Yin-Yang Dual Qi as a guide.

So, for a long time, he wouldn’t be able to use Yin-Yang Dual Qi to nourish Lu Miaoge’s Dao Foundation ann dao seed, and he would need Lu Miaoge’s help to nourish tte Yin-Yang Dual Qi with the vital energy of all things.

Lu Miaoge naturally had no obbections and fully supported Lu Changsheng.

After discussing the matter of switching cultivation methods with his wife and spending some intimate time together, Lu Changsheng began his main task—preparing to refine pills.

He was going to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill!

The family had already gathered the auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill years ago.

Now that they had the Celestial Spirit Fruit as the main ingredient, they could finally start refining a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills.

With this batch of Foundation Establishment Pills, Lu Changsheng could help Xia Zhiyue and Li Xingruo achieve Foundation Establishment.

One of them had the Nurturing Spirit Body, and the other was a second-rank pill refiner.

If they broke through to Foundation Establishment, it would be greatly beneficial to the family.

Especially Xia Zhiyue, who had given birth to four children—three with Middle-Tier Spirit Roots and one with High-Tier Spirit Roots!

If she broke through to Foundation Establishment, the effects of the Nurturing Spirit Body would likely advance further!

Lu Changsheng left the Cave Dwelling and went to the Lu Family Mansion, where he learned that his wife, Qu Zhenzhen, hadn’t been able to break through to Foundation Establishment yet and was still lacking a bit.

He didn’t mind.

Previously, Lu Miaoyun had successfully cutivated the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique and directly broke through to the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

Qu Zhenzhen cultivated the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique but only broke through to the eighth layer of Qi Refining.

Moreover, Lu Miaoyun had been cultivatin with the Lingming Treasure Tree for more than ten years, so she had some foundation. That’s why she could break through to Foundation Establishment with just one drop of Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew.

Qu Zhenzhen had only recently cultivated the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, so it was normal that she couldn’t break through to Foundation Establishment yet.

After comforting his delicate wife, Lu Changsheng went to Lake Heart Island to start refining pills.

At the same time.

In a secluded chamber.

“The effects of the Zifu Pill…”

Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes and exhaled, his eyes full of shock.

He knew that the Zifu Pill his father had given him was extraordinary.

But he hadn’t expected the effects to be so astonishing!

If it weren’t for his unique body and soul and the Soul Nourishing Jade, he felt he might not have been able to withstand the pill’s power.

However, under the burning effect of the Zifu Pill, his body and soul were significantly enhanced.

Especially his Divine Sense!

He found that his Divine Sense had almost doubled!

This increase was terrifying!

And to think that the bottle of Purple Mansion Pills contained ten pills, and he had only taken one!

“Phew…”

Lu Quanzhen recalled the Dragon Scale Fruit, Five Elements Fruit, and Heavenly Restoration Pill given by his uncle earlier.

Now, having just broken through to Foundation Establishment, his father gave him such a precious pill.

He felt his efforts were nothing compared to these treasures.

But he wasn’t a pedantic person. He didn’t think he was wasting these resources.

Instead, he would work even harder to prove himself worthy of these things and not disappoint his uncle and father!

Once his body had stabilized, Lu Quanzhen took another Zifu Pill and began refining it!

A month later.

In the simple and spacious pill refining room.

“Huff, huff, huff—”

Lu Changsheng focused intently on the Purple Cloud alchemy furnace in front of him, his hands constantly forming seals as he controlled the earth fire with the Fire Control Technique.

Beside him, Li Xingruo, with her clear and elegant face and dressed in a pale yellow dress, watched Lu Changsheng refine pills with focused eyes.

Even just observing the process of refining the Foundation Establishment Pill was greatly beneficial to her.

Time passed bit by bit, and no one knew how long it had been.

Li Xingruo saw the spiritual energy inside the furnace begin to spread, and wisps of medicinal fragrance wafted out. She immediately held her breath and focused, looking at Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng’s hands kept forming seals, sending one technique after another into the furnace before he spoke in a deep voice, “Open!”

“Buzz!”

The furnace lid suddenly opened, and a wave of heat surged forth, filling the room with brilliant light.

“How did the pills turn out?”

Li Xingruo looked at the furnace, her face showing a bit of nervousness.

She knew that Lu Changsheng’s pill refining skills were excellent, and he was a Top-Tier second-rank pill refiner.

But when it came to rare pills like the Foundation Establishment Pill, only the alchemists of the four great immortal sects, Danxia Mountain, or the three great immortal cities could say they were familiar with refining them.

“Collect.”

Lu Changsheng took the three Foundation Establishment Pills from the misty heat.

“Haha, not bad. This time there are two Top-Tier pills and one High-Tier pill.”

Looking at the three pills in his hand, glowing with a lustrous sheen, Lu Changsheng chuckled.

“Three pills, with two Top-Tier and one High-Tier Foundation Establishment Pill!”

Li Xingruo exclaimed in admiration, her clear eyes filled with awe and admiration.

As a second-rank pill refiner, she knew how valuable it was to produce three pills, especially with two Top-Tier and one High-Tier Foundation Establishment Pill.

Even the pill refining elders of the four great immortal sects might not be able to refine Foundation Establishment Pills to this level!

“Xingruo, keep this Foundation Establishment Pill. Focus on preparing for Foundation Establishment in the coming days and try to break through as soon as possible.”

Lu Changsheng handed one of the Top-Tier Foundation Establishment Pills to Li Xingruo.

She had already reached the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

But without a Foundation Establishment Pill, she didn’t dare to attempt Foundation Establishment.

After all, achieving Foundation Establishment was risky.

Having a Foundation Establishment Pill didn’t guarantee success.

So, some people, even with the resources, wouldn’t take the risk.

“Husband…”

Li Xingruo was stunned, full of emotion.

Although she had expected Lu Changsheng to give her a Foundation Establishment Pill,

seeing the pill in front of her, she still found it hard to believe.

“Take it. No need to be polite with your husband.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, then asked if she had any questions or didn’t understand anything from observing the pill refining process.

In the past, Lu Changsheng would divide his attention to make talismans while refining pills and guide Li Xingruo at the same time.

But the Foundation Establishment Pill was difficult to refine, and he couldn’t afford to make mistakes, so he didn’t dare to divide his attention too much.

“Husband…”

Li Xingruo immediately voiced the questions she had during the observation, and Lu Changsheng answered them one by one.

After resolving Li Xingruo’s doubts, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion and handed a Foundation Establishment Pill to Xia Zhiyue.

He instructed her to focus on cultivation and achieve Foundation Establishment as soon as possible.

“Husband…”

Xia Zhiyue felt like she was dreaming when she saw the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Her younger brother, with a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root, was a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect and had been cultivating to the ninth layer of Qi Refining for years.

But all these years, he had been struggling to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Even now, he still hadn’t accumulated enough contributions for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Yet, after being married to Lu Changsheng for thirty years, aside from giving birth to four children, she had learned a weaving skill and spent her days making robes for the children. She felt she hadn’t contributed much.

But now, Lu Changsheng was giving her such a precious Foundation Establishment Pill and asking her to attempt Foundation Establishment!

“Focus on cultivating and try to achieve Foundation Establishment soon.”

Lu Changsheng gently brushed her hair and spoke softly.

In the early years, Lu Changsheng was simply attracted to Xia Zhiyue’s appearance.

But after so many years together, they had developed feelings for each other, and with four children, there was quite a bit of affection between them.

Moreover, in the thirty years since their marriage, Xia Zhiyue had occasionally sent some of her salary to her brother, Xia Zhaoyang, but had never caused any trouble in other areas.

And her younger brother, Xia Zhaoyang, was a decent person who had never caused trouble and even helped take care of the children at the Azure Cloud Sect. Lu Changsheng didn’t mind these small matters.

So earlier, he had asked Lu Miaoyun to send three thousnd Spirit Stones to Xia Zhiyue so she could send them to her brother as support for his Foundation Establishment.

“Thank you, Husband.”

Xia Zhiyue’s eyes reddened as she expressed her gratitude.

In response, Lu Changsheng knew what to do, comforting her and making her feel deeply grateful.

Afterward, he and Xia Zhiyue checked on their children.

Especially their son, Lu Xingchen.

This son had a Third-Tier Spirit Root.

But Lu Changsheng hadn’t let him test his Spirit Root and publicly claimed it was a Fifth-Tier Spirit Root.

Because Bihu Mountain had grown over the years, they had attracted many guest disciples.

Among these people, there were certainly some spies from other family powers.

So, when it came to his children, Lu Changsheng had always been cautious to avoid drawing attention.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk… Let’s sell this ordinary Foundation Establishment Pill to Qingzhu Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Top-Tier Foundation Establishment Pill in his hand, planning to give it to his son, Lu Ping’an, and sell the previous Foundation Establishment Pill to Qingzhu Mountain.

After all, it’s normal for a husband and father to be a bit biased.

Beast Taming Xu Family.

In a magnificent hall.

“Lu Qingshan, disciple of Immortal Tian Yuan from the Golden Sun Sect, from Qingzhu Mountain, son of Lu Changsheng of Bihu Mountain…”

An old man, tall and imposing, with a dignified face and a youthful appearance despite his white hair, looked at the information in his hand.

He looked at the middle-aged man below him, his voice carrying natural authority and immense pressure as he said, “This Lu Changsheng of Bihu Mountain, is he the one who practiced the Dual Cultivation Method with his wife and suppressed Jinlong Ridge back then?”

“Yes, Ancestor. He is the one!”

The middle-aged man replied.

“Interesting… This Lu Changsheng not only had fortuitous encounters and rose to his current position in just a few decades, but he also has such an extraordinary son!”

The third ancestor of the Xu Family narrowed his eyes sharply.

He had noticed Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge because of the Jinllng Ridge incident years ago and had put them on his kill list.

He had planned to eliminate them if he ever encountered them in the future.

Unexpectedly, while investigating the Xu Family’s Purple Secrets Realm, he had accidentally uncovered this information.

This Lu Changsheng of Bihu Mountain had such a talented son.

According to the information, this Lu Qingshan was a genius in Sword Dao. As long as he didn’t die young, he was highly likely to achieve Golden Core Formation and was considered a Golden Core seed of the Golden Sun Sect!

This was remarkable!

You see, all family powers faced a common problem!

The lack of successors!

But the fact that Lu Changsheng and his wife from Bihu Mountain, in their prime, had such a talented son with the potential for Golden Core Formation was like having their ancestral tombs blessed with gold!

If this Lu Qingshan really achieved Golden Core Formation in the future, Bihu Mountain would likely rise and become a significant threat to the Xu Family.

But even though he knew this, there was nothing he could do now.

As a Golden Core seed of the Golden Sun Sect, Lu Qingshan was not someone the Xu Family dared to provoke.

And with Lu Qingshan around, if he wanted to attack Bihu Mountain and kill Lu Changsheng and his wife, he would have to think twice.

After all, if he moved against Bihu Mountain and killed Lu Changsheng and his wife, he would be making a deadly enemy of Lu Qingshan!

“Besides Lu Qingshan, are there any other suspects in the Purple Secrets Realm incident?”

The Xu Family’s third ancestor put the matter of Bihu Mountain aside and continued to inquire.

It had been over half a year, and the Xu Family still hadn’t figured out which power was targeting them.

If this continued, he wouldn’t be able to face the ancestor.

After all, the family’s ancestor had come out of seclusion for this matter, ready to settle the score and restore their reputation.

But now, they still couldn’t find out who did it.

“Ancestor, besides Lu Qingshan, the other suspects are all rogue cultivators, but we can’t find any information on them.”

The middle-aged man smiled bitterly.

Over a thousand people had entered the Purple Secrets Realm, and hundreds had come out.

Aside from the disciples of the immortal sects and family cultivators, most were rogue cultivators.

These people were impossible to investigate!

“Useless!”

The third ancestor of the Xu Family stood up, his tall frame like a lion, exuding majesty and dominance as he spoke with authority, “Keep investigating! This matter must be resolved!”

“Yes.”

The middle-aged man knew that this matter was unlikely to have a resolution, but he had no choice but to accept the order.