"Foundation Patriarch?"

It was Lin Heng's first time hearing such a description.

"That's right."

The Black Bear Spirit said, "Precisely because of the presence of the Foundation, even though the cultivation realm is filled with conflicts and grievances, they won't push things to the extreme."

"As the saying goes, leave a line in what you do, for future encounters!"

Lin Heng mused, murmuring, "So, that's why the Buddhist Sect, despite reaching its current height, still doesn't dare to annihilate Daoist disciples completely?"

"Is everything due to the intimidating presence of the Foundation?"

"Exactly!"

The Black Bear Spirit said, "Although the Buddhist Sect is currently in the limelight, Daoism has a long history and has produced countless formidable individuals."

"Despite some being lost to the river of time."

"However, among the Five Great Holy Lands today, which household doesn't have a Foundation Level patriarch sitting in command?"

"Even if Shushan Sect, Quanzhen Sect, and Laojun Mountain have fallen from being Holy Lands, there's still a possibility of having a Foundation presence!"

"These Foundations have Heaven-Reaching cultivation and still harbor delusions of ascending, but once they're forced into the world, they can't seal themselves again."

"Imagine, a ruthless practitioner who can't ascend and whose life is nearing its end, forced by the enemy to await death."

"What would he do?"

"It would certainly be, a fight to the death!"

The Black Bear Spirit paused, visibly uneasy, evidently having witnessed such battles involving those beings.

"So that's it."

After hearing this, Lin Heng was filled with reflections.

The conversation with the Black Bear Spirit resolved many doubts in his heart.

At the same time, Lin Heng gained a rough understanding of the term Foundation.

Simply put, this is analogous to each sect's 'harmonizing' weapon, typically unused.

But when pushed to the brink.

Once these Foundations are completely deprived of peace.

At that time, no room for negotiation remains...

"By the way, in the Buddhist Sect, such beings aren't few, right?"

"Aren't you afraid of overturning while sneaking and pilfering from the Buddhist Sect?"

Lin Heng said with a smile.

"Not afraid."

The Black Bear Spirit, with a carefree expression, grinned:

"I am quite prudent, sneaking into temples, always stealing things without killing anyone."

"Those Foundations cherish their lives, they wouldn't come out for such trivial matters."

"Even if the monks asked the Foundation to act over these things, the Foundation would deal with them first."

Lin Heng curiously asked, "Why, apart from the Foundation, aren't there Grandmaster Level experts in the Buddhist Sect to deal with you?"

The Black Bear Spirit replied, "There are, but, I don't just casually dare to steal, I wait for the right opportunity!"

"Oh?"

Lin Heng was intrigued, "What kind of opportunity?"

The Black Bear Spirit smiled and said, "Boss, you should know Jinshan Temple's Leifeng Pagoda, right?"

Lin Heng was taken aback, "The one that suppresses the White Snake?"

"Correct!"

The Black Bear Spirit chuckled, "The White Snake has a little sister named Cyan Snake, and their sisterly bond is incredibly deep. Every so often, Cyan Snake storms Leifeng Pagoda, and her skills are formidable. Whenever she appears, powerful figures in Jinshan Temple must be on high alert."

"During this time, sneaking in is of course very safe."

Lin Heng's mouth twitched; this Black Bear Spirit looks honest and straightforward, but has too many ideas!

In the following time, Lin Heng learned from the Black Bear Spirit many things he previously didn't know.

He truly gained a comprehensive understanding of the cultivation aspects of this world.

In the evening.

Lin Heng arranged the Black Bear Spirit's primary duties for the future.

That is guarding the Spirit Medicine Garden!

The Heavenly and Earthly Treasures in the Spirit Medicine Garden are extremely precious, some of which may have already become extinct in the human world.

Both the Black Bear Spirit and the Locust Tree King came to White Cliff Mountain.

Simply because they perceived the aura of these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures!

Had they not arrived to find Lin Heng refining the Peerless Spirit Pill, they might have considered attacking the Spirit Medicine Garden directly.

According to the Black Bear Spirit.

Many powerful demons and monsters exist in this world.

Even those at Grandmaster Realm covet the Spirit Medicine Garden.

Let alone other demons and monsters.

Thus, guarding the Spirit Medicine Garden has become a crucial task!

"Remember, in this place, you cannot sneak and steal."

"If one day you are discovered, and something is missing from the Spirit Medicine Garden, don't blame me for being unkind."

Although the Black Bear Spirit has become a Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, its scheming nature forces Lin Heng to give strict warnings and admonishments.

To this, the Black Bear Spirit, though full of helplessness, had no choice but to obediently accept the orders:

"Boss, rest assured. Though I love stealing, my favorite targets are temple items."

"Besides, you are my most revered person!"

"My admiration for you is like a raging river..."

"Alright, enough flattery."

Lin Heng interrupted its bootlicking with disdain, then continued in a slightly softer tone:

"I am not a stingy person."

"To prevent you from consuming these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures is because their effectiveness after being refined into elixirs is far superior."

"Since you have joined me, you will not be shortchanged."

"Perform well, and in the future, there will be elixirs for you to enjoy!"

Lin Heng said magnanimously.

The Black Bear Spirit was instantly moved to tears, prostrating deeply before Lin Heng.

"Boss, you can absolutely rely on me."

"From now on, I would go through mountains of swords and seas of flames without batting an eye."

"If you tell me to go east and I dare go west, then I'm no good!"

"Um..." Lin Heng saw the Black Bear Spirit's tearful and sincere aura and finally understood why bosses in the secular world love promising the moon to their employees.

Joking.

Even a Demon King is fooled by such promises.

Not to mention ordinary people?

"Alright, once again, do well."

Lin Heng patted the Black Bear Spirit's head with appreciation, then turned and walked back to the Ancestral Hall.

The moon was bright and stars were sparse.

The Black Bear Spirit began its diligent first night of garden-guarding duties.

And Lin Heng, feeling content, consumed a Ninth Grade Spirit Pill.

At that moment, Lin Heng felt as if he had entered a world filled with Spiritual Qi.

Spiritual Qi was endless, awaiting his absorption, awaiting his exploration.

Every inch of his skin, every blood vessel, every pore, was undergoing a profound transformation.

...

...

Meanwhile, the Four Great Vajra Monks had entered Chang City.

Their deeds along the way are known by not only the general populace.

Many demons are also watching closely.

Upon learning that these four were soon headed to White Cliff Mountain.

Many demons who loathe Vajra Monks intensely also rushed over upon hearing the news.

Of course, they dared not approach, merely watching from afar outside White Cliff Mountain.

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