A month later, deep within the dormant Dragon Cave.

Fiery energy swirled within the cave abode, as Chen Sheng sat cross-legged on a green stone futon.

In front of him lay a Tier Two Middle Grade array disc, quietly resting, with spirit patterns faintly visible, emanating a weak spirit light.

Chen Sheng's eyes were tightly shut, and his spiritual sense was introspective.

He scanned every inch of his meridians, bones, and flesh... reflecting upon the minutiae of his own body inside and out.

In his meridians, scarlet mana followed a specific circulation path, slowly operating, and with each cycle, his essence, energy, and spirit grew more condensed.

Finally.

Chen Sheng adjusted his state to its peak.

"Hoo..."

He opened his eyes, his gaze sharp like lightning.

"Go!"

With a light shout, he flicked his wrist, and over a dozen array banners, engraved with scarlet runes, instantly flew from his grasp.

The banners traced precise arcs through the air, as if possessed of spirituality, and accurately pierced into the hidden spirit vein nodes around the dormant Dragon Cave.

In an instant, the runes on the banners suddenly lit up, and dazzling spirit light wove into a net.

Accompanied by a low hum, the entire cave abode seemed to tremble slightly.

A Tier Two Spirit Gathering Array, formed of spirit light, took shape at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At the edge of the array, countless tiny specks of light gathered frantically, like iron filings attracted by a magnet, forming a visible vortex of spiritual energy.

Positioned at the center of the spiritual energy vortex, Chen Sheng felt his countless pores open comfortably, greedily absorbing this unprecedentedly pure spiritual mechanism.

The abundant spiritual energy nourished every meridian, bringing an unparalleled sense of fulfillment.

He displayed an expression of enjoyment, contemplating inwardly:

"Breaking through to Foundation Establishment in such an environment increases the success rate by at least ten percent."

The next moment, a subtle thought crossed Chen Sheng's mind, and spirit light flashed on his palms.

Four items emitting strange waves were delicately supported by his mana, floating steadily around him without interference.

Spirit Rhinoceros Liquid, a spiritual object for cleansing magical power, resembled dewdrops, rolling lightly in the jade bottle, emitting a fresh fragrance.

Ice Heart Marrow, a smooth and translucent crystal, exuding a bone-chilling coldness and a peculiar sense of purity; it also served as a spiritual object for cleansing magical power.

Concentration Flower, with green stems and leaves, a pale golden flower shaped like a Treasure Lotus, could nourish the sea of consciousness and promote divine sense.

The final item was a small Purple Jade Box.

Upon opening, brilliant colored clouds instantly spread out, and a rich medicinal scent along with concentrated spiritual energy waves emanated.

There were four pristine Foundation Establishment Pills!

Scanning the four items before him, Chen Sheng nodded slowly, having already made up his mind:

"The Foundation Establishment Three Gates, each is indispensable!"

"I have reached the Body Refining Fourth Layer, with Qi and Blood as a furnace; the Qi and Blood Barrier can be broken with a flick of the finger, no worry required."

"In terms of mana, I have progressed steadily over the years, meticulously honing it. Although not claiming to be the best foundation, it is certainly not weak."

"Moreover, with the assistance of Spirit Rhinoceros Liquid and Ice Heart Marrow repeatedly cleansing and refining, breaking through the Mana Barrier is not a significant issue."

"Only the Spiritual Sense Barrier, this is the most challenging, marking the gulf between Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment."

"With the Concentration Flower reinforcing my foundation, and supplementing with these four Foundation Establishment Pills, I am bound to succeed!"

Chen Sheng clenched his fists tightly, a touch of determination flashing in his eyes, and he thought to himself:

"With such preparation, if I still cannot ascend to the Upper Realm, it would truly go against the natural order!"

Many thoughts flashed through his mind quickly, leaving no room for hesitation.

Chen Sheng took a deep breath, his resolve firm as a rock, casting aside all distractions, and operated the cultivation technique he had mastered over time to guide the Foundation Establishment Profound Gate.

"Begin!"

...

Time passed silently.

Seven days later.

Chen Sheng remained seated on the futon, his posture unchanged in the slightest.

Yet the aura he emitted was entirely different from seven days prior, as if he had undergone a transformative metamorphosis.

Just as he anticipated.

The abundant Qi and Blood contained in the Body Refining Fourth Layer surged like a torrent, washing through his body.

To ordinary cultivators, the formidable Qi and Blood Barrier, in the face of such power, was like paper, easily broken through.

Immediately after.

He ingested the Spirit Rhinoceros Liquid and Ice Heart Marrow one after the other.

The two spiritual objects, upon entering his stomach, instantly transformed into two distinct currents: one as gentle as water, the other icy like a spring.

Under his guidance, they flowed through the meridians, meticulously cleansing the impurities in his mana.

After two cycles, the mana transformed from a rushing stream into a gentle lake, with impurities completely washed away.

During the impact on the Mana Barrier, resistance sharply reduced, and the barrier, under the continuous impact of boundless pure mana, collapsed in less than a day.

The final Spiritual Sense Barrier.

In the sea of consciousness, the power contained in the Concentration Flower exploded fully, its pale golden radiance like a warm sun, continuously nourishing and strengthening the spiritual sense.

When the medicinal power of the Concentration Flower gradually faded, and the invisible boundary remained difficult to cross, Chen Sheng, without hesitation, swallowed the first Foundation Establishment Pill!

The pill dissolved instantly upon entering his stomach, transforming into a vast wave of power, which, with an unstoppable force, instantly broke through the invisible barrier.

His spiritual sense solidified in an instant, achieving a qualitative leap.

Transforming into divine sense!

With that, the Foundation Establishment Three Gates were completely breached!

The Spirit Gathering Grand Array above the cave abode grew increasingly brilliant, the array operating at its peak.

The rich accumulated spiritual energy within the cave abode seemed to find an outlet, forming a massive funnel-shaped vortex above Chen Sheng's head.

Pure liquid spiritual energy poured down relentlessly through the Baihui Acupoint atop his head, like a roaring river, flooding into his body.

Under the precise control of his newly formed divine sense, this spiritual energy was refined one by one, then began compressing within the Dantian...

Ultimately forming into drops of rounded, crimson-hued liquid mana.

Each condensation of liquid mana brought about a foundational change in Chen Sheng's aura, becoming increasingly profound and vast.

In the previously spacious Dantian like a sea of energy, at its center, a vortex of mana was slowly forming and spinning, stable and resilient.

This was the hallmark of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

At this moment, the unique mana pressure of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator permeated from Chen Sheng's body, making the air in the entire cave abode seem heavier.

Finally.

Chen Sheng slowly opened his eyes, divine light flowing in his pupils, the illusion of virtual space glowing—a significant manifestation of newborn divine sense.

His face broke into a sincere smile:

"Forty-five years old, finally achieving Foundation Establishment!"

Chen Sheng reached out to retrieve the Purple Box and stowed away the remaining three Foundation Establishment Pills, knowing that they could always come in handy in the future.

Then his heart spirit delved into the Dantian for a meticulous introspection.

The newly formed mana vortex was slowly spinning, with drops of crimson liquid mana suspended within, exuding abundant pure energy.

Silently counting, he noted a total of twenty drops!

Each drop was equivalent to the total mana of a Qi Cultivation Perfection Cultivator.

A mere thought from Chen Sheng, and he easily guided a wisp of liquid mana within, sketched a miniature mana loop with a flick of his finger.

"Puff!"

With a light sound, a three-inch pale golden flame leaped out from his fingertip, suspended securely.

This flame, though small and exquisite in appearance, exuded an extremely violent aura.

The power it contained was on par with what he previously needed full force to unleash using the "Yin Yang Fire Lotus" technique!

Calmly, Chen Sheng snapped his fingers, and the flame at his fingertip vanished like an illusion, leaving no trace behind.

Inwardly, he couldn't help but sigh:

"Even a casual strike from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator carries such might, the gap between this realm is indeed so vast, like clouds apart from mud."

"No wonder people say that Foundation Establishment cultivators kill Qi Cultivation like cutting grass."

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