[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal":3,"chapter-cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-259":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},741248,979,"Chapter 259 - 7: Disciple’s Foundation Establishment","cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-259",259,"\u003Cp>Jingxin Pavilion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, Zhou Xun was enjoying tea and observing the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Song Yiqing gracefully appeared on the stone steps not far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, Uncle Erniu has sent a letter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was melodious, like the sound of a clear spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been nearly a year since Wang Erniu departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the beast tide, most of Xui Country had fallen, and the once bustling trade caravans had become sparse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the beasts scattered across the land blocking roads, correspondence had become extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We finally received a letter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun accepted the letter, opened it, and read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Erniu recounted his journey back to Red Leaf Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trace of demon beasts was everywhere; the former human gathering places and cities were mostly destroyed, reduced to ruins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surviving humans were less than one in ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, he slew over a hundred demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were Tier One demon beasts; no Tier Two was seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a reflection of the current situation in the western part of Xui Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier Two demon beasts retreated quickly and smartly, returning to Hundred Savage Mountain along their entry route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the numerous Tier One demon beasts, without the guidance of high-tier beasts, they couldn’t find their way back to the mountain and dispersed widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lingered in the region tens of thousands of miles around White Cloud Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most human cultivators fell, leaving Zhou Xun with no method to deal with countless low-tier demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only wait for the next generation of cultivators to grow, or for cultivators from Xui Country Eastern Domain to migrate and gradually clean them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Red Leaf Square is being rebuilt on its original site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family Territory is in a state of ruin, the former Quasi-Third Tier Array was breached, and now only a Tier Two High-Grade Array defends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, thanks to Zhou Xun’s warning when evacuating from White Cloud Immortal City, the Lin Family cultivators suffered little loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their personnel were intact, so rebuilding was naturally swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Anshu even had Wang Erniu convey his gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, another family in Red Leaf Square, the Li Family, was entirely devoured by demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that after this disaster, the Lin Family might actually achieve greater development!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out of disaster comes prosperity,\" aptly describes this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from these, the letter only contained some greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the letter, Zhou Xun wrote a reply, briefly describing his circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he handed it over to Song Yiqing to arrange for it to be sent back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following days returned to tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, three months passed in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhou Xun was an azure-golden pill furnace, with Dragon Spirit Wood Charcoal emitting a bright yellow flame underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spell was cast towards the pill furnace, and the lid automatically opened,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three milky-white pills flew out sequentially, landing in Zhou Xun’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was particularly smooth, with an aura of spirit charm swirling on its surface, appearing extremely transparent and perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Premium Foundation Establishment Pill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun was astonished; he hadn’t expected to refine a Premium Foundation Establishment Pill without using Spirit Medicine Essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed his alchemy skill had improved further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight thought, he elevated the other two pills to the premium level as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he placed each pill into three elixir bottles and stored them in his storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disciple greets Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he exited the cultivation room, a female voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Zhou Xun’s second disciple, Shi Wanying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since returning from White Cloud Immortal City to Wangchuan Lake, Shi Wanying deeply realized the importance of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer lazy in cultivation as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For two full years, besides eating and sleeping, she devoted all her time to cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, three days ago, she reached Peak Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus she came to Lake Heart Island to visit Zhou Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his disciple’s cultivation had reached a level ready to突破 to Foundation Establishment, he immediately began refining Foundation Establishment Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanying’s Water Spiritual Root was twenty-two points. With his full support, reaching Peak Qi Refining at forty-six barely met Zhou Xun’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here... take this Foundation Establishment Pill and keep it well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun took out an extremely delicate pill bottle the size of an inch and handed it to Shi Wanrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanrong bowed in gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you succeed in Foundation Establishment, it will be the best thanks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disciple certainly won’t let Master down!\" Shi Wanying bowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zhou Xun providing numerous insights for breakthroughs, coupled with the Foundation Establishment Pill in her hand, if she couldn’t突破 to Foundation Establishment, she would feel ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay at Lake Heart Island during this period; I will concentrate most of the Spirit Vein’s Spiritual Qi at your seclusion location, and it should quickly reach Tier Two High-Grade Level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After considering for a moment, Zhou Xun instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanying’s eyes were full of gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, to accommodate fellow disciples, Zhou Xun had built several cave mansions on Lake Heart Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanying was now residing in the one that Yuan Pan’er had used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanying had fully studied the Foundation Establishment insights given by Zhou Xun, including the breakthrough process and potential issues, all clearly explained by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had also simulated it in her mind multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was time to突破.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out the jade bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill, pulled the cork, and poured out the pill inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... a Premium Foundation Establishment Pill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanying was startled, followed by deep respect and gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected her master’s skills to have reached such a level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How fortunate she was to have joined Zhou Xun’s tutelage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calming her mind, she swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill and began突破.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingxin Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun drank wine and enjoyed the scenery, while Song Yiqing kept him company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, it had been a month since Shi Wanying entered seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, do you think Wanying will succeed in Foundation Establishment this time?\" Song Yiqing asked with some concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although of different seniority, she and Shi Wanying were similar in age and both from Bright Moon Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly became close friends who talked about everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I have checked, and Wanying’s foundation is solid. Before Foundation Establishment, I have explained all issues clearly, and with that Premium Foundation Establishment Pill, the success rate is as high as seventy percent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She will definitely succeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun reassured her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If with such conditions she still couldn’t succeed, it could only be said that cultivation wasn’t the right path for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several hours had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun set, a captivating scenery unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a remarkable burst of Spiritual Qi emanated from the sky above Shi Wanying’s cave mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing the Spiritual Energy Cluster gathering, Zhou Xun beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There, she’s done it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, among his disciples, someone had finally succeeded in Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, Shi Wanying came to express her gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Brother Jingfeng, Wanying has successfully established her foundation; you can rest assured!’ Zhou Xun thought nostalgically, recalling his old friend as he looked at Shi Wanying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without Master, this disciple would have no achievements today!\" Shi Wanying said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you have established your foundation, it’s an acknowledgment of my teachings. Here, I gift you this flying sword for protection!\" With that, Zhou Xun tapped his storage bag and drew out a Top-Grade Flying Sword artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master has already gifted me so much; how dare I accept more!\" Shi Wanying hurriedly bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, are you going to defy your master?\" Zhou Xun said displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disciple dare not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then accept it!\" As his disciple, a mere Top-Grade Artifact was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Wanying thus stored the artifact in her storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, go and inform Jingsong and the others of your breakthrough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Zhou Xun waved her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disciple takes leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1337,"2026-06-02T11:38:42.696Z",1,"novelbin.me","64530f96ecb197f65cb88852dbe99415bed4116c12a4115f3f397b311ca71b23","cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-260","cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-258",564,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-cover.jpg"]