Chapter 225: Foundation Establishment Perfection, Dharma Power Solidification

Several days later.

Clearly, the wedding of Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu was held very smoothly.

Basically, all the guests were joyful, and there was no Cultivator blind enough to dare cause trouble at the wedding.

After all, who would dare to run wild at the wedding banquet of a Golden Core Real Person, unless they had a death wish?

Even if they were extremely jealous of Zhou Sui, they dared not say it to his face and could only grumble in secret.

From then on, the Sect Masters of the three major sects all became Zhou Sui's Dao Companions.

And Zhou Sui effectively became the power-holder of the three major sects, the true supreme ruler.

Of course, for Zhou Sui, it was no big deal.

The storms outside could not affect him.

Now, his most important goal was to improve his cultivation and ascend to the Golden Core Realm.

Apart from his own cultivation, everything else was fake and not worth mentioning.

…………

Five years later.

A quiet room.

Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, circulating the Gu God Scripture; with his body as the center, vast Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi surged over, forming a huge Spirit Qi vortex.

At the same time, the Gu Insects on his body were also breathing in and out Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi, forming small Spirit Qi vortexes of their own.

This Spirit Qi passed through his Spirit Root, entered his body, and then transformed into drops of liquid Dharma Power.

Boom~~~

After circulating for a full one hundred and eight cycles, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, sensing that the Dharma Power within his body had condensed to the extreme; a large amount of liquid Dharma Power flowed in his Dantian Qi Sea, as if forming a small lake.

"Foundation Establishment Perfection."

"Finally ascended to Foundation Establishment Perfection."

"The Gu God Scripture technique has a limit of one thousand drops of Dharma Power; reaching this stage of Foundation Establishment, there is no further room for progress."

Zhou Sui smiled slightly; he had cultivated bitterly for five years, constantly breathing in and out Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi, plus the Dual Cultivation with his Dao Companions, and finally raised the Dharma Power in his body to the extreme, reaching the realm of Foundation Establishment Perfection.

He sensed that the liquid Dharma Power in his body had reached one thousand drops.

It was basically the limit of what his Dantian Qi Sea could contain, and it was impossible to improve any further.

The next step was only to form the Golden Core.

"I am fifty years old now."

"To have cultivated to Foundation Establishment Perfection at only fifty years old."

"Even the cultivation speed of a Heavenly Spirit Root Cultivator is probably about this much."

Zhou Sui was in a very pleasant mood.

He sensed that the drops of liquid Dharma Power in his Dantian Qi Sea seemed to be constantly solidifying, as if they were transitioning from a liquid state to ice cubes.

According to the Golden Core formation experience of the three major sects—Qingmu Sect, Xianxia Sect, and Pill Cauldron Sect—this was clearly of great benefit to forming the Golden Core and was also a good phenomenon.

"This is the benefit of autonomous Foundation Establishment."

"The Dharma Power in my body is purer than those Cultivators who ascended using a Foundation Establishment Pill, without any impurities."

"Other Foundation Establishment Cultivators all need to take Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects to clear the impurities in their bodies before the phenomenon of Dharma Power solidification can occur."

"But I am different; I don't need to take any Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects at all."

"Because the Dharma Power in my body is too pure, it actually began to solidify on its own."

"And by now, the Dharma Power solidification has reached ten percent, and this process is still continuing."

"When the Dharma Power is completely solidified and reaches its limit, that will be the moment to start forming the Golden Core."

Zhou Sui clenched his fist; he felt that forming the Golden Core was imminent.

Of course, this state of Dharma Power solidification is difficult to accelerate.

Only by taking Jiedan Spiritual Objects can this process be accelerated.

But Zhou Sui was not in a hurry, nor would he take Jiedan Spiritual Objects; he wanted his Dharma Power to solidify naturally.

Let nature take its course.

After all, only in this way would his foundation for forming the Golden Core be more perfect, and he would be able to condense a more powerful Golden Core.

Anyway, he was not in a hurry and had plenty of time to wait for the Dharma Power in his Dantian Qi Sea to finish solidifying completely.

He was only fifty years old now.

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he was truly too young.

Thinking of this, Zhou Sui also opened his Virtual Panel.

【Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Late Stage (Progress 99%), Lifespan: 50 (3200) years】

【Aptitude: Five-element Spiritual Root (30%)】

【Sword Dao: Third-tier Low-grade (50%)】

【Rune: Second-tier Mid-grade (70%)】

【Array Formation: Third-tier High-grade (99%)】

【Alchemist: Third-tier Low-grade (60%)】

【Phantom Demon Transformation Art: Major Achievement (25%)】

【Five Elements Alchemy Formula: Grandmaster (25%)】

【Seven Apertures Exquisite Book: Heart Eye Identifying Objects, Heart Eye Insight, Heart Eye Communicating Language (75%)】

【Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (99%), Wind Blade Technique: Proficient, Golden Light Technique: Proficient, Cold Ice Technique: Proficient, Spring Breeze Turns to Rain Technique: Proficient, Lightning Summoning Technique: Proficient...】

【Infatuation Gu: Third-tier High-grade, Clone Gu: Second-tier High-grade, Wine Insect: Second-tier High-grade, Gold-Eating Insect: Second-tier High-grade, Book Gu: Second-tier High-grade, Dream Soul Gu: Third-tier Low-grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Second-tier High-grade, Golden Light Myriad Poison Gu: Second-tier High-grade, Teleportation Gu: Second-tier High-grade, Array Heart Gu: Third-tier High-grade, Object Seeking Gu: Second-tier High-grade.】

"Not bad."

Looking at the data on his Virtual Panel, Zhou Sui felt very satisfied.

Although his progress in other cultivation skills over these five years was not very significant—after all, he had spent most of his time on improving his cultivation base, which was why he had advanced to the Foundation Establishment Perfection realm so quickly.

But it could still be considered some progress.

After all, over the long months and years, even a little bit of progress adds up to a truly astonishing amount of completion.

Crack—

At this moment, Zhou Sui opened the main door, left the quiet room, stretched his back, and breathed in the fresh air outside.

"Husband, has your seclusion ended?"

"Wait, could it be that your cultivation base has reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, Husband?"

At this very moment, Leng Yuexi happened to be passing by the quiet room, and when she sensed the aura leaking from Zhou Sui, she was immediately filled with pleasant surprise; a glimmer of light appeared in her beautiful eyes, and she felt very excited.

Of course, the reason she was able to sense the aura on Zhou Sui was also because Zhou Sui had not activated the Phantom Demon Transformation Art.

Otherwise, Leng Yuexi would not have been able to detect it.

"That's right."

Zhou Sui smiled slightly and admitted it directly.

"That's wonderful."

"Husband is truly a peerless genius."

"You are only fifty years old, yet you are already at Foundation Establishment Perfection."

"Back in the day, it took me until I was eighty to reach this realm."

"I didn't expect that Husband would also begin to form a Golden Core now."

Leng Yuexi was overjoyed and felt immense happiness.

Because once Zhou Sui successfully formed a Golden Core, then Xianxia City would have one more Golden Core Real Person, which would greatly increase the strength of Xianxia City and have huge benefits in all aspects.

"That's still a long way off; it's just the very beginning."

"There is still a long, long way to go before forming a Golden Core."

"After all, forming a Golden Core requires passing three trials, so one must be very cautious."

Zhou Sui waved his hand and said very modestly.

Although his probability of forming a Golden Core was over ninety percent, until he succeeded, anything said was just empty talk.

He would absolutely not lower his guard, lest he capsize in the gutter.

"I don't care."

"Given Husband's natural talent, forming a Golden Core is definitely a sure thing."

Leng Yuexi, however, did not care about that; she felt that her husband was a celestial being descended to the mortal world, and mere Golden Core formation was an easy task for him, not worth mentioning at all.

She hugged Zhou Sui's arm, wishing she could melt her body into his.

"Alright, alright, then I will accept your auspicious words."

Zhou Sui was also very helpless, but he had no intention of stopping Leng Yuexi.

"Husband, why don't we go for a stroll in Xianxia City?"

"It seems you haven't been down the mountain for a long time, Husband."

Leng Yuexi suggested, looking at Zhou Sui with longing in her beautiful eyes.

She also wanted to be like a mortal couple with Zhou Sui, able to stroll comfortably on the streets.

"Alright."

Seeing the longing in Leng Yuexi's eyes, Zhou Sui had no intention of refusing; to be honest, he had indeed stayed on Xianxia Peak for a long time and had basically not gone down the mountain much.

Going to Xianxia City to take a look was not a big deal.

In any case, it was all the territory of the Xianxia Sect.

There would be no accidents at all, and it was very safe.

Whoosh!

Not long after, the figures of Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi flashed, and they immediately arrived at a huge city near the main sect of the Xianxia Sect; it was located on the edge of Shuixing Island and belonged to a coastal city.

Of course, the two naturally used the Phantom Demon Transformation Art to change their appearances, turning into the likeness of ordinary people.

Otherwise, if Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi appeared in Xianxia City in their true forms, it would certainly cause a stir among the disciples of the three major sects including the Xianxia Sect, and a large number of disciples would surely swarm over.

That would go against their original intention.

"Hmm, Xianxia City has actually become this big?"

After entering Xianxia City, Zhou Sui looked around and discovered that compared to five years ago, the area of Xianxia City seemed to have expanded more than tenfold, with streets extending in all directions.

Building after building rose from the ground.

A large number of Cultivators also appeared on the streets, bustling and extremely prosperous and lively.

Some carried long swords on their backs, some had gourds hanging from their waists, and others rode giant beasts.

In short, all kinds of Cultivators were there; it was truly everything one could expect to find.

This scene was as if he had returned to the Miyun City of the past.

Of course, the Cultivators in Xianxia City were far, far stronger than the Cultivators in the Miyun City of the past.

Cultivators at the Qi Refining Late Stage were everywhere, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators could also be seen occasionally.

This seemed to be the true city of Cultivators.

"Of course."

"Five years ago, after you and Sister Lin wiped out the ten Golden Core Real Persons from the Yu Family who came to invade, there were basically no forces in the nearby sea area that could contend with us."

"Those Golden Core families, having lost their Golden Core Real Persons, are all cowering within their own islands; they don't dare to come out at all, for fear of suffering our retaliation."

"It is precisely because of this that Xianxia City has experienced rapid development over these past five years."

"The population has reached as many as 500,000, and it is still constantly increasing."

"A large number of Cultivators have also brought about a large number of business opportunities, as well as a large amount of cultivation resources."

"It can be said that Xianxia City has already become the largest trading city in this sea region."

Leng Yuexi said with great pride.

After all, she had witnessed with her own eyes Xianxia City grow from nothing to a city with a population of 500,000.

This was already an astonishing development.

Because these were 500,000 Cultivators, not 500,000 mortals.

The two could not be mentioned in the same breath at all.

It can be said that Xianxia City has already become the largest source of wealth for the three major sects.

Every year, they can obtain a continuous stream of resources and Spirit Stones from Xianxia City.

Moreover, the wealth currently earned by the Xianxia Sect is even greater than what it used to be back on Xianxia Island.

Because the resources in this sea region are truly too abundant.

Not only are there all kinds of Monster Beast materials and various Monster Cores, but a large amount of Spirit Medicine, Spirit Material, and so on are also grown here.

Spirit Medicine that could not be found on Xianxia Island can be seen everywhere in this sea region.

It is precisely because of this that the strength of the Xianxia Sect has also greatly increased during this period, and quite a few Foundation Establishment Elders have been born.

"What about the others? Where did they go?"

Zhou Sui inquired about the whereabouts of his other Dao Companions.

"Sister Shen is staying on Huoxing Island; she is currently obsessed with Alchemy and hasn't left the alchemy room for several days."

"As for Sister Lin, she is still in closed-door cultivation, seemingly constantly honing her Golden Core Dharma Power in preparation for Nascent Soul formation."

"Sister Ji has remained inside the Xianxia Sect; she is now the Peak Master of Jian Feng and should be guiding Disciples in practicing Sword Dao. She is already at the Second-tier High-grade realm, so guiding Disciples is more than enough for her."

"What about Sister Xia? She is still staying at Array Peak researching Array Formation knowledge. Recently, she seems to have had profound insights into Array Formations, and during this time, she has even helped the Xianxia Sect build quite a few Second-tier Arrays."

"The only one left is Sister Mu. She is now the most formidable Talisman Master in our Xianxia Sect and has even opened a talisman shop in Xianxia City, specifically selling talismans refined by our Xianxia Sect. The talismans she refines are widely acclaimed, so she should be selling talismans inside Xianxia City right now."

Leng Yuexi briefly described the recent situation of the sisters.

"Mm."

Hearing this, Zhou Sui felt very satisfied. This was the stable, everyday life of immortal cultivation; it was nothing like the time spent in Miyun City, where one was practically walking on thin ice, terrified of being killed by other Cultivators at any moment.

Living in fear almost every day—such a life was simply not meant for humans.

Of course, even the current Xianxia City probably wasn't much different from Miyun City.

The reason for such a change was purely because his own strength had become stronger.

His cultivation level had not only risen to Foundation Establishment Perfection, but even his body was comparable to a Golden Core Body Cultivator.

Even if he encountered a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator, he could defeat them.

In this way, the factors that could threaten him were greatly reduced, so naturally, there was no need to live in fear like in the past; this was also the driving force for him to constantly improve his cultivation.

It was not just to extend his lifespan, but even more so to live safely and live comfortably.

Next, Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi went shopping in Xianxia City.

They went to buy street snacks.

They also tried on some new clothes and shoes.

They even went to look at the stalls set up by Loose Cultivators to see if there was a chance to pick up a bargain.

They spent an entire afternoon shopping.

Zhou Sui had not enjoyed such a leisurely shopping trip for a long time; it felt as if he had returned to his previous life.

He felt that his mind had become much calmer.

"Hm?!"

In the evening, as the sun was about to set, Zhou Sui intended to return to Xianxia Peak, but suddenly, he felt a palpitation, and his eyes could not help but reveal a trace of Cold Glow.

"What's wrong? Husband?"

Leng Yuexi immediately saw the expression on her husband's face and could not help but ask.

"Oh no, Ziyan is in danger."

"A Golden Core Cultivator is planning to abduct her."

Zhou Sui clenched his fists, his expression very grave. He sensed that the clone he had left on Mu Ziyan had also taken action, blocking the other party's sudden attack, which was how she had been saved.

What?!

Hearing this, Leng Yuexi was also startled. This was Xianxia City; which Golden Core Cultivator would dare to run wild here, and even act in broad daylight?

Swoosh!

However, Zhou Sui said nothing; he activated the Teleportation Gu and instantly arrived by Mu Ziyan's side.

…………

Time moves back slightly.

A young man wearing luxurious clothes with a pale complexion appeared in Xianxia City, accompanied by two Golden Core Early Stage guards, their bodies permeated with terrifying auras.

He was called Shangguan Xu, a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator.

If it were only that, it would be one thing, but his father was a Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Wuji Alliance, named Shangguan Qing.

Relying on his father's name, he acted completely lawlessly in this sea region.

No matter where he went, he would be treated as an honored guest.

This person was greedy for wealth and lustful; he was a standard playboy, and his notoriety had long since spread throughout the Wuji Alliance.

But due to his own cultivation level, and the fact that his father was a Nascent Soul Ancestor, most people could only endure it.

"Tsk tsk, is this Xianxia City?"

"After developing for a mere ten years, it has actually reached this scale."

"It seems the Cultivators here have a knack for gathering wealth."

A trace of greed appeared in Shangguan Xu's eyes as he looked at the bustling shops and the endless stream of Cultivators around him; in his eyes, this city was a big fat sheep.

Before coming to Xianxia City, he had investigated everything about this place.

Xianxia City was controlled by three foreign Golden Core sects that had only joined the Wuji Alliance in the last ten years.

It could be said that there was no Nascent Soul Ancestor backing them.

At the same time, they were also his favorite targets for extortion.

Although his father was a Nascent Soul Ancestor, he was also the eighteenth son of Ancestor Shangguan, and he had at least one or two hundred siblings.

If he wanted to obtain resources, he still needed a few little tricks.

Therefore, forces that were this wealthy yet had no background were his favorite targets for extortion.

As long as he succeeded once, he wouldn't need to worry about cultivation resources for the next few decades.

Even if he failed, it didn't matter to him; in any case, relying on his father's status as a Nascent Soul Ancestor, no one dared to do anything to him.

It was precisely because of this that he had been running rampant in the Wuji Alliance for over three hundred years, committing all kinds of evil, yet he remained as lively as ever.

"Young Master, I heard that Xianxia City is controlled by three female Golden Core Cultivators."

"Their temperament, appearance, and figures are all superb; they are known as the Xianxia City Three Beauties, and their fame for beauty is widespread."

"If Young Master could take these three female Golden Core Cultivators as concubines, I'm afraid this city would be yours for the taking."

A guard beside him said fawningly; he was a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator named Zhang Wen, a subordinate of the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing, assigned to Shangguan Xu's side to be responsible for protecting him.

"But I heard they already have Dao Companions."

Another Golden Core guard said; his name was Li Hu, and he was also a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator.

"They have Dao Companions? Wouldn't that be even better?"

"What I like most are those female Cultivators who have Dao Companions; I don't like the ones without them at all."

Shangguan Xu's eyes lit up instantly, and he felt very excited.

He had also inherited the personality of his father, the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing, which was being lecherous without restraint.

The number of female Cultivators he had snatched away alone exceeded one hundred.

The male Cultivators whose Dao Companions were snatched away by him all dared to be angry but dared not speak; after all, with a Nascent Soul Ancestor backing him, who dared to say anything more?

"Young Master, I'm afraid this matter needs to be considered carefully."

"After all, they are female Golden Core Cultivators, and their power is not to be underestimated."

The guard Li Hu advised.

He didn't care about the thoughts of those female Golden Core Cultivators; he was only afraid that his own Young Master would be harmed.

After all, if the female Golden Core Cultivators were truly enraged and fought to the death, it was possible that the Young Master would be killed.

Although some people would be wary of a Nascent Soul Ancestor, there were also those who would not be.

In this vast sea, anything could happen.

"Rest assured, this kind of thing is just like Alchemy; it requires preparation in advance."

"Without absolute certainty, how could I rashly make a move?"

Shangguan Xu smiled slightly.

Although he was a playboy, that didn't mean he was an idiot.

If the other party was truly someone not to be trifled with, he wouldn't be stubborn enough to charge in and throw his life away for nothing.

"Young Master, look at that Talisman shop."

"The proprietress inside also seems to be a stunning beauty."

Just at this moment, the guard Zhang Wen called out excitedly, looking at a huge Talisman shop in the distance.

Inside, there happened to be a stunning woman patrolling the shop.

And this stunning woman was none other than Mu Ziyan.

She was wearing a long purple dress that outlined her exquisite and curvaceous figure; her skin was as white as snow, and her beauty was moving.

Especially after a long period of cultivation, her face radiated a hint of charming allure, making her look just like a ripe peach.

Yet her face was also incomparably pure, and a pair of watery, large eyes seemed to be able to speak.

A woman who combined such purity and allure was simply a rare treasure in this world.

It wasn't just the guard Zhang Wen; the men around them could almost not take their eyes off her.

"A rare treasure, truly a rare treasure."

"I, Shangguan Xu, have played with so many women, but this woman can be called number one."

"I must have her, I must have her."

"Zhang Wen, go for me and snatch this woman away."

"I want to see her sleeping in my bed tonight."

Shangguan Xu's eyes instantly turned scorching hot, as if they were spitting fire; he couldn't wait to snatch this woman into his hands immediately.

He hadn't been this excited for a long time.

Although he didn't know what kind of background this woman had, it didn't matter.

In any case, it couldn't possibly compare to his father, the Nascent Soul Ancestor.

Over so many years, any woman he wanted to get, even if it was on the street, he would snatch away just like that.

If anyone dared to stop him, he would beat them to death on the spot.

"Yes, Young Master."

Hearing these words, the guard Zhang Wen flashed his figure like a ghost, and a terrifying Golden Core Domain instantly enveloped this talisman shop, rendering the bodies of all Cultivators inside the shop unable to move.

Everyone was terrified, as if they had encountered an ancient ferocious beast, having no idea what had happened.

At this moment, the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth in this area seemed to have stopped circulating.

But this is a Golden Core Cultivator; to other Cultivators, they are simply like immortals or gods, impossible to resist.

What?!

Mu Ziyan naturally sensed this power too, and she was stunned; she was merely patrolling inside the shop to see how the talisman sales were going.

But who could have imagined that she would encounter such a disaster, that a Golden Core Cultivator would actually make a move against her.

It was truly an unprovoked calamity.

However, at this moment, she also calmed down.

Even if the enemy is a Golden Core Real Person, she still has the trump card her husband left for her.

In an instant, a clone of Zhou Sui sensed that Mu Ziyan was in danger and immediately appeared, transforming into the appearance of a strange Golden Core Cultivator.

"Seeking death."

The clone Zhou Sui had a cold expression, looking at the attacking guard Zhang Wen as if looking at a dead man, releasing the aura of dragon might from his body and suddenly punching out to kill him.