Chapter 188

"Fellow Daoist is indeed extraordinary!"

Facing Wang Haichao's praise, Luo Chen's expression did not change.

"A mere trifle, not worth mentioning."

"Fellow Daoist, please take your seat!"

Wang Haichao was not coy, as if the previous scene of confrontation had never happened.

With a wave of his large sleeves, he sat down in the seat reserved for him.

Min Longyu and Li Da also obediently sat on the ground at the long table behind him.

However, before sitting down, Min Longyu looked at Luo Chen with eyes full of shock.

"During the Battle of Xieyue Valley, he was only at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and now he has actually reached Foundation Establishment."

"I thought he was bluffing before, but I didn't expect his strength to be so impressive!"

"Truly, what a fast progression!"

He was not the only one with such thoughts.

Juniors like Nangong Qin and Li Ao, upon seeing Luo Chen easily resolve Wang Haichao's spell, felt a great upheaval in their hearts.

Hearing about it is one thing, but witnessing the power of Foundation Establishment with one's own eyes is another.

If it were them, they would definitely not have been able to block that strike.

Especially since Luo Chen didn't move at all, just a light flick, which made it even more shocking.

At this time, in the main hall.

The cultivators of the Luo Tian Society also felt a chill in their hearts.

Is the President, having just entered Foundation Establishment, already this powerful?

Unlike their shock, Nangong Jin and Li Yixian showed a hint of caution in their eyes.

That seemingly casual flick of Luo Chen's just now contained some kind of mystery.

What kind of spell was that?

Wang Haichao's probing was within expectations.

Whenever there is a Foundation Establishment ceremony or a Nascent Soul ceremony, there will always be someone who comes to challenge.

Not to make others lose face, but just to give both sides a reason to accept that everyone is now a peer cultivator.

Nangong Jin and Luo Chen had an alliance before, so it was naturally not good for him to make a move.

Li Yixian, because of the "Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture," had also made a private deal with Luo Chen.

On this joyous day, it was even less appropriate for her to make a move.

Therefore, this task fell to Wang Haichao.

First, the two had a grudge before, so there was a reasonable excuse.

Second, a simple exchange, and if Luo Chen could take it, they would smile at each other, and the past would not need to be mentioned again.

However, they originally thought Luo Chen would be a bit embarrassed.

That way, he would have to treat the three of them with the respect due to seniors in the future.

But they didn't expect him to be as immovable as a mountain, resolving it with a single flick.

In this way, everyone was truly on equal footing.

Moreover, because of this flick that carried no trace of smoke or fire, people had to look up to him even more.

Facing everyone's thoughts, Luo Chen saw through them like a fire.

But on his face, he did not reveal the slightest emotion.

He nodded to Sima Huiniang, who was standing below.

She clapped her hands, and soon various delicacies and dishes were sent in one after another.

The clinking of glasses began immediately, and the previous tense atmosphere was gone.

Halfway through the banquet.

Luo Chen and the three Foundation Establishment cultivators began to exchange insights on Foundation Establishment.

"For us cultivators, Qi Refining is the foundation, and refining the spirit is the supplement. Therefore, the spiritual energy barrier is what affects Foundation Establishment the most."

"Facing this barrier, people in the world all use spiritual elixirs and medicine, borrowing external forces to break through the realm."

"There is nothing to talk about here; it is just resources."

"And what I want to talk about is the importance of the soul when breaking through to Foundation Establishment."

"Whether it is calmly mobilizing vast spiritual power to impact the dantian, recasting the foundation, or gathering surging spiritual power to turn it into liquid, the soul plays the most important role in all of it."

"If the soul is insufficient, even if one luckily breaks through..."

As Luo Chen spoke eloquently, all the ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators in the hall stopped what they were doing.

They held their breath and focused, their eyes burning.

They put all their attention on Luo Chen.

Every now and then, there would be a deafening word, and they would all silently recite it in their hearts, remembering it firmly.

Even those whose path was cut off, like Ceng Yilong and Granny Yuan, were not distracted at this moment.

Even if they couldn't use these Foundation Establishment insights, they could pass them on to their descendants later.

Among them!

Nangong Qin, Li Ao, Min Longyu, and Li Da, the four outsiders, listened particularly carefully.

They were brought here by their elders today for no other reason than Luo Chen's preaching.

This is a process that any cultivator will carry out after breaking through a realm and holding a ceremony.

They were here to bask in the glory.

The preaching lasted for a full half-hour.

Everyone listened, if not mesmerized, then with full concentration, not daring to miss a single bit.

When Luo Chen finished preaching, light applause came from his side.

Li Yixian's eyes shone with brilliance, and she spoke in a jade-like voice: "Unexpectedly, Fellow Daoist has such deep insights into breaking through to Foundation Establishment! The mysteries within, even after I have been in Foundation Establishment for decades, I have never thought of. It is truly enlightening!"

"Fellow Daoist Li is too kind."

Luo Chen cupped his hands to her.

"With your knowledge, these are just my humble opinions."

A flowery sedan chair is carried by people, after all!

However, Wang Haichao's words made Luo Chen pause.

He sat there, a dazed look in his eyes.

"So that's how it is!"

"I bought a Foundation Establishment Pill back then and used it to break through to Foundation Establishment. In the process, I went through all kinds of hardships, and finally, in a daze, I luckily established my foundation."

"Even if I succeeded, I was severely injured."

"If I could have heard these words from Fellow Daoist Luo Chen earlier, perhaps I wouldn't have suffered such heavy injuries."

Luo Chen was slightly stunned.

Beside him, Nangong Jin whispered to Nangong Qin: "Did you write it all down?"

Nangong Qin bit his lip and nodded heavily.

This lecture was even clearer and more detailed than when his father broke through to Foundation Establishment back then.

He even had a feeling!

If he were given a Foundation Establishment Pill now, he would dare to fight for the Foundation Establishment barrier!

Seeing everyone's reaction, Luo Chen realized how much precious content he had just spoken.

He hadn't realized it before.

Like him, using five portions of Foundation Establishment spiritual medicine to charge into the Foundation Establishment realm in one breath is rare in the world of immortal cultivation.

Especially since his soul was strong, except for the first impact, the following four times, every time he endured great pain, and he was constantly feeling the various detailed reactions during the breakthrough.

This kind of feeling, this kind of insight, is something ordinary people cannot accumulate!

Even those who have been in Foundation Establishment for years, like Wang, Li, and Nangong, cannot do it!

When they established their foundations back then, there was also some luck involved.

Asking them to talk about insights, it would be just a few words, so how could they talk about the principles of the Great Dao?

After figuring all this out, Luo Chen couldn't help but smile dumbly.

He had done a good deed today.

Never mind!

His gaze swept over the many ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators below; he didn't know how many people would be able to receive his grace and successfully establish their foundations in the future?

After Luo Chen's preaching, the ceremony continued.

But this time, it was the turn of the other three Foundation Establishment cultivators to return the favor.

"Let me go first!"

Li Yixian smiled gracefully, facing many gazes, and was very generous.

There was no such thing as the rumored elusive, unspeakable personality.

"I thought it was Fellow Daoist Luo throwing a brick to attract jade, but I didn't expect you to throw out a piece of treasure jade directly."

"In this way, it is not good for me to hide my clumsiness."

She looked at Luo Chen, her cherry lips parted slightly.

"I started seeking the Dao at eight, Qi Refining at twelve, went through thirty years of Qi Refining Grand Completion, and now I have been in Foundation Establishment for over eighty years."

"My combat ability may be insufficient."

"But in the way of Huaiyin and the way of Yi Wood, I have gained something. In my opinion, the spiritual power obtained from Yi Wood techniques is characterized by being dense and long-lasting. Therefore, when practicing..."

As Li Yixian spoke, everyone focused their attention.

But most people listened in a fog, unable to grasp the true meaning.

Only Luo Chen listened, his eyes constantly bursting with bright light, and his mind was full of ups and downs.

He was excited!

Li Yixian, what a good woman!

Knowing that he mainly practiced the way of Yi Wood, she was now describing her years of insights.

Even if there was some concealment in some places.

But the part he heard was quite helpful to him.

Luo Chen, who originally felt that the road ahead was unclear, now faintly saw the direction of cultivation!

"So, after Foundation Establishment, it is such a scene, completely different from the Qi Refining period!"

After Li Yixian finished speaking, Luo Chen cast a grateful look at her.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Li!"

Li Yixian nodded with a smile, not refusing this sincere thanks.

Then, it was Nangong Jin and Wang Haichao sharing their cultivation insights after Foundation Establishment.

The two practiced ice and snow methods and water attribute methods respectively.

Although they were different from Luo Chen's main practice, by analogy, Luo Chen also gained a lot.

In this way, the Foundation Establishment ceremony lasted until the evening.

At this time, the celebrations of the many cultivators of the Luo Tian Society outside had ended.

The Huanyu Hall also slowly closed its doors.

All ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators voluntarily left the hall, leaving the space inside for the four Foundation Establishment true cultivators to discuss major events.

After coming out, Sima Huiniang naturally brought people to entertain the guests.

But Nangong Qin thanked her for her kindness and walked straight to Qin Liangchen and his wife.

"Hmm?"

Qin Liangchen frowned, looking at the person coming.

Facing his guard, Nangong Qin gave a wry smile: "The matter back then, each served their own master, I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist."

When besieging Xieyue Valley, it was Nangong Qin who led the family cultivators to set an ambush to intercept Qin Liangchen's reinforcements.

As a result, Qin Liangchen released the killing move of the Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion, causing them heavy losses.

This matter once caused a great uproar.

The Nangong family, eager to gain a foothold in Dahefang, even issued a kill order.

But later, the Luo Tian Society was established, considering the backer Miao Wen behind it.

The Nangong family voluntarily revoked the kill order.

At this moment, facing Nangong Qin's late apology, Qin Liangchen was embarrassed instead.

He thought he was coming to say harsh words, but he didn't expect it to be an apology.

He, a rough man, didn't know how to respond, but Murong Qinglian, who had reached the realm of perfection in dealing with people, was very good at it.

With a slight smile, Murong Qinglian said: "Fellow Daoist also said, each served their own master, no one can be blamed. Besides, back then, you didn't attack suddenly, but chose to have a fair fight with my husband at the beginning."

The inside story of that battle was unknown to outsiders.

But they knew it very well.

Nangong Qin did have some gentlemanly style back then, choosing to fight Qin Liangchen one-on-one despite having set an ambush in advance.

I don't know if I should say he was young and vigorous, burdened by fame.

Or should I say he was indeed different from ordinary loose cultivators, acting uprightly.

Seeing Murong Qinglian say this, Nangong Qin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"That's how it is said, but letting Fellow Daoist Qin lose an arm is indeed our fault."

"Now that our two families are connected, such past events are like a bone in the throat, standing between you and me, which is really not good."

"The day before yesterday, I luckily obtained a piece of Lotus-Born Seven-Aperture Root."

When the name Lotus-Born Seven-Aperture Root came out of his mouth, Qin Liangchen's expression shook violently.

Even Murong Qinglian's face trembled slightly.

"Although there is only one piece, it cannot reshape the body. But Fellow Daoist Qin only lost one arm."

"If used for nourishment, it might be able to reshape the apertures, so it won't hinder the Great Dao from now on."

After speaking, he flipped his wrist, and a palm-sized lotus root appeared in his hand.

The root had seven holes and was as white as jade.

There were even wisps of spiritual energy, like lotus silk, circulating in the seven apertures.

"I am willing to give this to Fellow Daoist Qin, so that all previous suspicions can be abandoned, and we can be friends forever!"

Facing Nangong Qin's sincere gaze, Qin Liangchen hesitated.

"Then thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

Murong Qinglian took the lotus root from his hand with lightning speed.

Then she looked back at Qin Liangchen, her eyes full of excitement, expectation, and even pleading.

"Husband, let the past be blown away by the wind!"

Seeing this.

Qin Liangchen sighed and jumped over Murong Qinglian.

He cupped his hands to Nangong Qin.

"The matter back then, I was also too ruthless."

"Now that you give me face, how can I be arrogant."

"If I have free time, I will go to the Nangong family to burn incense for the fellow daoists who died at my hands, to express my apology."

This was to "plead guilty."

Nangong Qin also breathed a sigh of relief; this was something his father had specifically arranged for him before he came.

They all knew that Qin Liangchen and his wife had a close relationship with Luo Chen, and were friends who came out of the same small courtyard.

Now the Nangong family and the Luo Tian Society are allied.

But their affairs with Qin Liangchen were stuck there.

It was fine for a short time, but in the long run, it might be a hidden disaster.

Now that it can be solved with Tier 3 spiritual materials.

It is a good thing no matter what.

Really counting it, if Qin Liangchen goes to burn incense for the dead cultivators, it is also bowing to the Nangong family.

They got face, and the past can be let go.

And Qin Liangchen got the Lotus-Born Seven-Aperture Root, which can reshape the apertures, getting the substance.

Both sides gained what they wanted most.

After saying some polite words, Nangong Qin slowly returned to the small building where the guests stayed.

When entering the building, he nodded to Li Ao.

The two were old rivals, and they had fought no less than five times on the discussion platform.

He won three, and Li Ao won two.

After entering, Nangong Qin was slightly stunned.

The two ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators from the Dajiang Gang, one was muttering, and the other was pacing back and forth.

"The soul actually has such a wonderful use, if it is used to gather ghosts..."

Nangong Qin frowned; this person's name was Li Da.

His body was full of ghostly energy, not like a righteous cultivator.

What he said was even more incoherent.

And Min Longyu was sitting restlessly, his face changing, not knowing what he was thinking.

"What a strange pair of people."

After Nangong Qin complained internally, he was too lazy to pay attention to the two and sat down by himself.

Drinking tea, his mind was filled with the scene of Luo Chen's preaching earlier.

"Foundation Establishment, Foundation Establishment..."

End of chapter