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Chapter 319: The Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment
Chapter 319: The Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment
In a small courtyard, a pristine talisman hovered outside an array, trembling incessantly.
Lu Chen, sensing the disturbance outside, swept his spiritual sense over it, using his spiritual power to draw the talisman to him.
A familiar voice emanated from the talisman.
"Friend Lu, it's me. I, along with Friend Zhou, have found the Third-grade Spirit-gathering Elixir on that nameless island. As we were on our way back, we sensed an abnormality in the spiritual power in a certain area of the sea, so we changed course."
"Eventually, we discovered a massive water barrier in the sea, within which seems to lie a hidden realm. Thus, I specially invite you to join us in exploring this hidden realm."
"Friend Lu, opportunities like this are rare and must not be missed."
Finally, Shi Zhong added sincerely.
He wasn't concerned that Lu Chen's presence would affect his harvest.
News of the hidden realm's appearance had spread far and wide among the cultivators in the boundless sea. As time passed, more and more Foundation Establishment cultivators would become aware of it, and with Lu Chen's similar status and their existing relationship, their chances of obtaining the opportunities within the hidden realm would only increase if they joined forces.
"What a pity, my sincere intentions have been misplaced."
Lu Chen sighed, then fell into contemplation before politely declining.
"I apologize, Friend Shi, but I currently have no intention of exploring this hidden realm. If you plan to come, please contact me at any time, and I will join you both."
Regarding this hidden realm that had suddenly appeared in the boundless sea, Lu Chen felt no yearning for the impossible.
With the presence of the glowing orb, he didn't need to fight tooth and nail for opportunities like other cultivators, risking life and limb.
"Once my strength increases further, and I can ascertain that there are no significant threats within the hidden realm, then I might consider paying it a visit."
Lu Chen thought to himself.
News of the emergence of a massive hidden realm in the boundless sea spread like wildfire. The next day, Song Yu paid a visit to seek guidance.
"Uncle Lu, have you heard about the appearance of a hidden realm in the outer sea?"
As soon as he entered Lu Chen's courtyard, Song Yu asked eagerly.
"I've heard something about it. So, you want to get a piece of the pie?"
"Yes, that is my intention."
The elegant cultivator admitted frankly.
Hearing that Lu Chen had only heard rumors, he quickly took out a second-grade Water Mirror Talisman from his storage bag.
"Uncle, this talisman imprints some scenes related to the hidden realm. Please take a look."
Infusing a thread of spiritual power into the Water Mirror Talisman, clear images of the hidden realm appeared before Lu Chen.
A towering water wall, its height immeasurable, loomed before him. On the wall danced countless illusory flood dragons and giant beasts. Within, one could vaguely make out an island and the palace upon it.
Outside the water wall, hundreds, if not thousands, of tiny black dots, like ants, were visible. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be cultivators flying back and forth.
"So many people, including Foundation Establishment cultivators from the island and powerful cultivators from elsewhere who have heard the news. What makes you think the Song family can compete with all of them for this opportunity?"
The archipelago where Kongming Island was located was known for its bitter cold and sparse spiritual energy, and news rarely reached there. Still, there were no fewer than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, and with the attraction of the hidden realm, one could only imagine how many cultivators had gathered from other places.
Song Yu smiled awkwardly.
The Song family's Kongming Island would likely be among the weakest in terms of strength if it weren't for Lu Chen, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from a major sect, residing there. Indeed, they had little confidence in competing with other cultivators and forces.
"But such an opportunity that comes only once in a century... it would be a shame to let it slip by just like that."
He couldn't help but say to Lu Chen.
"I'm not stopping you from seeking opportunities in that hidden realm. I just hope you'll be a little more patient."
"Yes, Master Lu is absolutely right."
Song Yu nodded heavily, acknowledging Lu Chen's words.
However, the thought of the secret realm possibly being broken into at any moment, and the opportunities and treasures within being swept away by other cultivators, clawed at his heart.
After bidding Lu Chen farewell, Song Yu left, his steps faltering as he hesitated and second-guessed himself.
Seeing this, Lu Chen shook his head helplessly and continued his inspection of the spirit fields, examining the cultivation of the spirit herbs.
Heavy Peace Island.
"Heaven bless the Ning family! Heaven bless the Ning family!!!"
In a luxurious hall, the eagle-faced Ning Deshan couldn't help but sigh as he looked up to the sky.
At his feet, the curvaceous Madame Ning lay prostrate, revealing her perfect curves.
"Congratulations, Ancestor! The Ning family finally has a chance to defy the heavens and change our fate!"
She lifted her head slightly, her breath as fragrant as orchids, and said softly.
"Indeed, the appearance of the secret realm means an opportunity to reshuffle the deck. If we seize this chance, we can sweep away our decline and restore the Ning family's glory."
The eagle-clawed old man kneaded Madame Ning's snow-white chin with his hand and said firmly.
Recently, the Ning family had been facing a string of bad luck.
After obtaining the elusive Wuxiang algae and secretly planting it in the waters where they raised their spirit fish, they had thought they could stealthily lure the spirit fish into their territory without anyone knowing.
However, they ended up empty-handed, and instead of causing trouble for the Song family of Kongming Island, a large amount of Wuxiang algae mysteriously appeared on Heavy Peace Island, driving away most of their spirit fish to reproduce elsewhere.
Moreover, the incident with the invasive evil insects had dealt another heavy blow to the Ning family due to delayed information and insufficient preparation, resulting in the deaths of many Ning family cultivators.
These two successive events had further destabilized the already shaky Ning family.
Nevertheless, there was now a chance to turn their situation around.
If they ventured deep into the newly discovered secret realm and fought for their lives to obtain the opportunities and treasures within, they might be able to reverse their misfortunes and be reborn.
"Who knows, we might even find treasures that can extend our lifespan!"
Ning Deshan, whose life was nearing its end, thought optimistically.
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"I, Lu Chen, have reached this point today entirely through my own hard work and diligent cultivation."
"Water Glow Grass, grant me your power!"
Lu Chen reached out and touched the surface of a white glob of light, commanding in a low voice.
As he finished speaking, the glob of light transformed into countless tiny specks of light that surged into his body.
A robust and pure stream of spiritual power spontaneously formed within his meridians.
A small vortex of spiritual energy quietly formed around him, drawing in the abundant spiritual energy in the courtyard and funneling it into the vortex.
Lu Chen circulated the Grand Five Elements Art, controlling the spiritual power and channeling it all into his dantian.
The vast spiritual power condensed into a droplet of concentrated spiritual liquid, slowly dripping into the depths of his dantian.
He continued to touch the white globes of light, one after another, as they merged into his body, bestowing upon him cultivation, talismans, and pill rewards.
After nearly a year, the Water Glow Grass he had planted finally reached maturity.
Drop by drop, the spiritual liquid entered Lu Chen's dantian, causing it to swell. Finally, with a soft sound, his dantian suddenly expanded several times over, and his spiritual sense soared into the sky before returning to his body in an instant.
"Foundation Establishment's middle stage."
Lu Chen murmured to himself as he felt the surging spiritual power within his body.
(End of Chapter)
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