Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu Chapter 68 – Chapter 68: Chapter 67 We All Have a Bright Future

Chapter 68: Chapter 67 We All Have a Bright Future

After a brief greeting, Chen Qing spoke calmly, “The gathering today is now beginning.”

Xu Yaofeng presented a bag of mid-grade Spirit Stones and placed them in front of Chen Qing, showcasing his Light Gu, which had already advanced to the spiritual item level.

“Please, Senior Taichu, offer some guidance.”

Chen Qing found it interesting after examining it. The growth of the Gu was indeed diverse, especially after reaching the spiritual item level, becoming increasingly aligned with the Dao.

“Meditate on a Yin Mountain.”

Xu Yaofeng was clearly taken aback upon hearing this advice. After thanking Chen Qing, he began to contemplate it himself.

Murong Lang presented his sword Gu, seemingly unsure about the amount of Spirit Stones required for its cultivation, directly offering one hundred twenty mid-grade Spirit Stones, “Now that the sword Gu has reached its Ninth Transformation, please guide me, Senior!”

Chen Qing spoke, “One sword Gu, three Fire Ling scales, seven ounces of Yang Gold.”

The new year had arrived, and everyone seemed to have money.

Hu Yao glanced eagerly at Ji Ru, “Has the shipment arrived?”

Ji Ru smiled, “It has arrived, and here is your payment.”

Ji Ru lifted three large bags of Spirit Stones from beside her seat and placed them next to Hu Yao.

Hu Yao clearly wanted to count them but felt embarrassed to do so during the gathering, so she set them aside.

Chen Qing thought to himself, “This girl, she's like me.”

Remembering something else, Hu Yao hurriedly counted out two hundred mid-grade Spirit Stones and respectfully placed them before Chen Qing.

“My Light Gu is about to undergo Butterfly Transformation. Please advise, Senior.”

Chen Qing examined it closely, “Three strands of Dragon Energy, four Flood Dragon scales.”

Ji Ru revealed her Light Butterfly, “Senior Taichu, my Light Gu successfully transformed into a butterfly.”

Chen Qing replied, “Meteorite from Beyond.”

Seeing no one else seeking guidance, Chen Qing leaned back slightly, “You may begin your discussions.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Ru quickly spoke up, “I heard that Princess Yi'an from Da Yan is soon to marry into the Immortal Court, and there's a chance to hear the Divine Oracle from the Heavenly Venerable.”

Xu Yaofeng glanced at Fu Luo secretly, realizing that such news could easily reach Fu Luo, a person blessed by fortune.

“I heard that the Divine Son of the Immortal Court possesses an Innate Dao Seed, Innate Divine Blood, and Three Yang True Veins, making him almost unbeatable at the same level. Who knows if it's true?”

Ji Ru said, “This Divine Son should have truly reached the pinnacle of the Qi Refining Realm. According to rumors, even during Foundation Establishment, he possesses the power to slay those above his level!”

Chen Qing was secretly astonished. He had witnessed the might of Foundation Establishment. Compared to Qi Refinement, it was entirely a different tier, making him question whether Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement were even the same kind.

Given Tian Qiufeng's performance that day, not to mention Ye Yuntian, even someone like Zhang Yangdao would be obliterated in an instant.

To exaggerate a bit, if Qiufeng fought ten Ye Yuntians, he would still be victorious.

Of course, Qiufeng might be exceptionally powerful even among Foundation Establishments.

A Qi Refinement being capable of slaying a Foundation Establishment member, what kind of monster is that?

Chen Qing evaluated his current strength and, even at the ninth layer of Qi Refinement, admitted he had no right to be arrogant in front of Foundation Establishment.

The aura of Foundation Establishment was overwhelming.

Compared to Qi Refinement, it was like the difference between immortal cultivation and martial arts.

Murong Lang was a bit amazed, “Reversing the orders of Qi Refinement over Foundation Establishment, even in the entire Thunder Pure Land, I'm afraid only one person can accomplish that.”

Hu Yao responded nonchalantly, “No matter how great he is in the Qi Refining Realm, it's useless if he's not in Foundation Establishment.”

Xu Yaofeng shook his head, “Otherwise, why are there so many at the ninth layer of Qi Refinement and so few in Foundation Establishment?”

Hu Yao asked, “Why is that?”

“Isn't it because breaking through from the ninth layer to the tenth layer of Qi Refinement is extremely difficult?”

Xu Yaofeng coughed twice. This Red Lotus was really straightforward, asking questions without understanding, “It has nothing to do with the bottleneck at the ninth layer of Qi Refinement but relates to the Lifebound Gu.”

“The stronger the Lifebound Gu, the stronger the calamity of Foundation Establishment.”

“The Foundation Establishment calamity is an internal tribulation, related only to oneself, not the external world.”

Hu Yao said, “Ah? Then I won't raise the Light Gu to Butterfly Transformation before Foundation Establishment.”

Xu Yaofeng waved his hand, “It's useless. The peculiar nature of the Light Gu determines that its Foundation Establishment calamity will be extremely challenging.”

“According to the Jiguang Sect, the Foundation Establishment tribulation of the Light Gu far surpasses that of the spiritual item Gu.”

“And based on my own experience, it should be close to the King Grade Gu's Foundation Establishment tribulation.”

“Similar to figures like the Immortal Court Divine Son, at least a King Grade Gu foundation is needed, so he must have the ability to reverse the orders of Foundation Establishment to be eligible to overcome the Foundation Establishment calamity.”

Hu Yao looked at Xu Yaofeng in confusion, “So, how did you achieve Foundation Establishment?”

“Is it true that you say the Divine Sons and Goddesses aren't your match?”

Xu Yaofeng didn't speak, clearly confirming it.

Chen Qing found it rather surprising that someone like Yao Feng, who didn't seem to come from a good background, possessed such strength. Impressive!

Murong Lang, Ji Ru, and Hu Yao all looked at him, and Xu Yaofeng awkwardly said, “Well, my talent in the Dao of the Blade is a tiny bit good, so I was lucky to pass.”

Chen Qing was secretly pondering, thinking that Yao Feng's “tiny bit” was perhaps an enormous bit.

Hu Yao and Murong Lang fell into contemplative silence.

They were both preparing to use the Light Gu for Foundation Establishment, but upon hearing of its difficulties, they realized how challenging it was.

Now, they started considering how they could possess strength comparable to the Divine Sons and Goddesses.

Chen Qing sighed lightly in his heart, realizing he still had a long road ahead.

Hu Yao and Murong Lang thought for a long time, eventually focusing their attention on Chen Qing, but didn't dare look too much, only sneaking a glance.

Ji Ru then remarked, “The Divine Son of the Immortal Court differs from you. Although he has a vast number of Gu insects to support him, aside from the Lifebound Gu he needs for Foundation Establishment, the qualities of his other Gu insects aren't very high.”

“Most of the Divine Son's Gu insects in the Immortal Court are low-level Butterflies, barely reaching Ninth Transformation.”

“And the Ninth Transformation after the Gu insect becomes a butterfly will have a qualitative change!”

Xu Yaofeng spoke, “Is it because even when all the materials are adequate, time is still required to test?”

Ji Ru nodded, “Exactly.”

Upon realizing Chen Qing's authority, the first thing Xu Yaofeng thought of was the issue of time.

Senior Taichu's greatest strength wasn't merely allowing them to know the materials needed for the Gu insect's advancement; more importantly, Senior Taichu could save them a massive amount of time.

That was the critical point!

For instance, someone like the Immortal Court Divine Son, with that status, certainly lacks no materials.

However, even when all materials are present, advancing a Gu insect from low-level to Butterfly and then to high-level Butterfly still requires years.

But for them, they only need one-tenth of the cost to elevate a Gu insect to Butterfly Ninth Transformation in a short period!

Murong Lang finally felt slightly reassured, realizing he had Senior Taichu's guidance, no need to rush.

Hu Yao cautiously observed Chen Qing's reaction, only to discover Chen Qing remained unmoved.

It made sense; for Senior Taichu, nurturing a few talents comparable to the Divine Sons and Goddesses was nothing.

Perhaps Senior Taichu had already cultivated many personally.

Just sitting there, Senior Taichu gave people a sense of reassurance.

Completely at ease.

At this moment, Chen Qing was contemplating how to achieve Foundation Establishment. His Light Gu was evidently not an ordinary Light Gu; he had chosen the most unique one.

Its lengthy life span surpassed that of all same-quality Gu insects he had ever seen!

Their Light Gu was only near the difficulty of a King Grade Gu Foundation Establishment. This one of his surely wouldn't be lower than that difficulty.

Could it be that he needed the strength to reverse Foundation Establishment before achieving it?

What nonsense!

If you want to establish your Foundation, you must have the power to defeat Foundation Establishment.

The problem arose: without Foundation Establishment, how does one possess the power of Foundation Establishment?

Could he give up the Light Gu Foundation Establishment and use the Snake Gu instead?

Impossible!

Using the Snake Gu for Foundation Establishment would be cutting off his future!

The Light Gu Foundation Establishment is the path to a bright future.

Catching a glimpse of the Spirit Stones in front of him, he felt as though there was hope once again.

Foundation Establishment, let's think about it later. For now, breaking through to the sixth layer of Qi Refinement seems more reliable.

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