Chapter 242

After hearing this, Yu Ke was shocked beyond words.

A true phoenix reborn from fire to protect the path; this was simply "shocking."

He couldn't help but guess that the strange bird on Cai Yingzhao's shoulder might be a true spirit!

The strength of a true spirit is no weaker than a cultivator who has stepped into the Great True Person realm.

If there is a Great True Person sitting in town, a family can rise rapidly, becoming one of the important noble families of the Great Zhou, and even bless future generations for several generations.

The Yu family was like this.

Thinking of this, and remembering his bargaining for the room rental, had he bargained a bit too hard? What if Cai Yingzhao became dissatisfied because of this...

Chen Jingqiu saw Yu Ke's worry from the side and explained:

"Junior Brother Yu, don't be too surprised. Although this matter of true spirit path protection is rare, there are many nuances to it."

Yu Ke was a bit blind; he came from a small family, his status determined his vision, and he couldn't compare to these prosperous cultivation families from thousand-year-old clans.

Chen Jingqiu continued:

"True spirits of the world have cultivated for hundreds or thousands of years, so how could they easily reside under a newborn baby?"

"Isn't it happy to be free and unfettered in the world?"

"Most true spirits protect the path because they are nearing the end of their lives and have no other choice. They cultivate life together with others, which is a gamble. If the chosen person dies halfway, the true spirit will also perish."

Chen Jingqiu said in a deep voice: "If the protected person can soar into the sky, the true spirits can also borrow the momentum to live a second life, but this is going against the heavens, and the constraints and costs are quite heavy."

Wang Yunxi continued with a proud face: "When my cousin was born, four brilliant true spirits descended on the Chen family, willing to serve him as their master, and two of them were in their prime."

"But the ancestor Chen Xiao did not agree, and these true spirits regretfully withdrew."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xie Wanwan's face was full of shock.

Yu Ke, however, looked as usual; after all, he had already experienced Lu Chen's fifty years of realization, his heart as calm as a flat lake when facing big events, not to mention that this matter did not concern him, so his face remained calm.

However, Chen Jingqiu did not want to continue this topic.

He turned to ask Yu Ke:

"Junior Brother Yu, you must also be thinking about how to establish your foundation recently, right?"

Yu Ke nodded and said:

"Yes, I have broken through the Divine Heaven Point, but I really haven't decided on a foundation establishment method."

Chen Jingqiu spoke slowly.

"The path of foundation establishment is divided into nine grades, among which the first to third grades are superior foundation establishment; only by stepping into this rank can one have the qualifications to peek into the mysteries of the Great True Person realm."

This is the iron law of the cultivation world, like a natural chasm lying in the heart of every cultivator.

"Establishing a foundation at the Third Heavenly Ladder, if one falls into the 'middle' or 'lower' three grades, then the path to becoming a Great Cultivator is like looking at flowers in the fog or scooping the moon from the water, distant and hard to find."

"Of course, there are no absolutes in the world; there are always astonishingly talented people who, even with inferior foundation establishment, can go against the current and prove the Great True Person realm."

"True Lord Donghua, that loose cultivator famous throughout the three continents, is one such person."

Mentioning True Lord Donghua, Wang Yunxi couldn't help but nod slightly, light of admiration flashing in her eyes.

The foundation establishment stage is actually a judgment of a cultivator's potential.

It is also a watershed for cultivators.

Even if one possesses three divine anomalies at the Second Heavenly Ladder, it is difficult to create a gap in fighting techniques.

But after stepping into the Third Heavenly Ladder and opening up a grotto-heaven to plant Dao Arts, there is a difference between heaven and earth among cultivators.

That is why the Profound Heaven Sect divides the Second Heavenly Ladder into Inner and Outer Sects.

This is also why the predecessor Yu Ke would take a risk and go all in.

Betting on one wave, seeking superior foundation establishment, is also the lowest threshold for stepping into the Great True Person realm.

He really wanted to progress!

"Those with inferior foundation establishment have relatively ordinary aptitude, and within the sect, resources are limited, so they naturally won't easily pour them into those without hope."

Chen Jingqiu's words revealed the cruel reality of the cultivation world, his tone carrying a bit of coldness.

Survival of the fittest, the cultivation world is also like this.

If there is no aptitude, one is just a consumable for the Profound Heaven Sect.

Back then, True Lord Donghua was a cultivator who took a full fifty years to barely establish his foundation, and it was the lowest ninth-grade foundation establishment; within the three continents, no sect was willing to accept this disciple with no potential.

"Who could have expected that fifty years later, True Lord Donghua would emerge like a dragon from the abyss, and within a hundred years, he would break through the barriers of life and death one after another."

"With a hand of 'Great Yizhou Heaven Star Sword', he swept across the three continents and became the number one loose cultivator of the three continents."

This experience of True Lord Donghua inspired countless chore disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect.

How many frustrated people took him as an example.

Chen Jingqiu smiled: "However, in the three continents, there are countless cultivators, numbering in the hundreds of millions, and only one True Lord Donghua emerged."

"Moreover, the world only knows that True Lord Donghua was like a dragon in water after a hundred years, but they don't know that he took the risk to enter the Yaochi and obtained a great opportunity, which is why he had the fame that shook the three continents later."

This was a secret that Yu Ke had not heard of.

Although Yaochi is a "hidden immortal land," it had long been classified as a forbidden land on the continent.

Besides Yaochi, there are also the Longyuan, Heavenly Emperor Dao Field, and Guixu, which have existed on the continent for who knows how long—all hidden immortal lands.

These are ruins that have existed since ancient times, and even Great True Person with heaven-reaching cultivation only dare to explore their periphery.

For them, Outer Sect disciples who are still at the Second Heavenly Ladder realm, even just approaching the periphery of these ruins would probably lead to being turned into ashes easily.

There is great terror and great despair within.

However, crisis and opportunity coexist; this is the unchanging law of the cultivation world.

Those cultivators who dare to challenge taboos and go deep into the ruins.

Those who obtain destiny can gain earth-shattering creation, thereby leaping over the dragon gate and becoming a legend of the cultivation world.

Unexpected!

True Lord Donghua only rose after entering Yaochi.

Chen Jingqiu sighed lightly:

"The path of cultivation is like sailing against the current; if you don't advance, you retreat. There are few latecomers in this world who can step by step climb to the peak."

"Most people gradually become mediocre on this path and disappear into the crowd."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Everyone fell into a brief silence, as if led by some emotion.

After hearing this, Yu Ke thought of Lu Yu and Lu Chen in the simulation.

If they were born in this world.

Such a great era of cultivation.

With such a vast world, a man should naturally roam freely.

Just as Lu Yu said when he ascended to the heavenly ladder.

Yu Ke couldn't help but say: "Walk the heavenly path, sing while walking!"

Hearing this, Chen Jingqiu praised:

"Walk the heavenly path, sing while walking!"

"Junior Brother Yu, that's well said; it's a pity there's no wine here; hearing these words, one should drink a big cup."

Yu Ke reacted and just smiled.

The four continued to discuss many things to pay attention to regarding foundation establishment.

For example, the day of foundation establishment not only requires choosing an auspicious day but also paying attention to the changes in the five-element weather of the day.

"Forced foundation establishment, at best, breaks all meridians and turns one into a useless person; at worst, the spirit dissipates, and one is doomed forever."

Chen Jingqiu then explained in detail the pills needed for foundation establishment, as well as how to plant Dao Arts after foundation establishment; every step is crucial and cannot be missed.

Yu Ke and Xie Wanwan were fully focused, fearing they would miss half of the essence.

Unknowingly!

The sun was in the sky, four great suns hanging high at the top.

A morning's time passed quietly.

Yu Ke gained a lot, and he pondered that if his predecessor had had such an opportunity to listen to this conversation during foundation establishment, perhaps he wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state.

Now, Yu Ke cherished this rare opportunity even more and hurriedly raised the doubts in his cultivation one by one.

Chen Jingqiu had no impatience, and even the subtle points were explained in detail, without any sign of annoyance.

Wang Yunxi, watching her cousin explain so tirelessly, couldn't help but pout her small mouth.

She thought to herself, when had her cousin ever been so enthusiastic?

Back then, when she asked her cousin about foundation establishment, her cousin just coldly replied with two words:

"Busy!"

Now this look.

Who exactly is your good cousin!!

(End of chapter)