Translator: CinderTL
[Cultivators refine essence, transform it into Qi, and return to truth, unifying the physical body to accommodate the Vitality of heaven and earth, thus laying the foundation for the Great Dao.]
Xu Sanyan finally understood that martial arts and cultivation were interconnected. However, mundane cultivation methods reached their limit at the stage of returning to truth, commonly known as the Celestial Being realm.
On the other hand, cultivation methods could continue further upward, absorbing the Qi of heaven and earth, refining it into personal spiritual power, and constructing the Dao Foundation, also known as Foundation Establishment.
This process involves refining essence, Inner Qi, becoming a Celestial Being, and establishing the Dao Foundation.
Continuing to read further,
[Those who establish their Dao Foundation using the "Supreme Truth and Absolute Stillness Sutra" can be divided into three grades. The lower grade uses mundane items to construct the Dao Foundation. Gathering thirty-two hearts of pure innocence and refining them into a Blood Demon Dao Foundation through secret methods can transform into a Blood Demon body, possessing great strength and adept at combat. However, this path is exhausting, halting at Foundation Establishment, with a twisted mind and a penchant for killing.]
Xu Sanyan's eye twitched—constructing a Dao Foundation with human hearts?
Good heavens!
The Blood Demon Dao Foundation is powerful and can transform into a Blood Demon body, but cultivation ends at Foundation Establishment with side effects. Xu Sanyan would never choose this path.
[The middle grade uses spiritual items to construct the Dao Foundation, gathering Blood Fish Seeds, Azure Vine Grass, Water from the Celestial River, and other eleven spiritual items. Through secret methods, a Muddy Water Dao Foundation can be constructed, transforming into a Muddy Water body. Although its power is inferior and cultivation is slow, it is relatively peaceful and less prone to injury.]
The Muddy Water Dao Foundation is passable, with no side effects and room for further advancement. It is worth considering.
[The upper grade uses rare items from heaven and earth to construct the Dao Foundation. Any one of these rare items can be used, and the Dao Foundation varies depending on the chosen item, refined through secret methods and integrated into the Dao Foundation. However, such rare items are hard to come by and should be chosen with caution.]
"Rare items from heaven and earth…"
Xu Sanyan pondered deeply; he had never heard of such things, but they must be incredibly precious.
Continuing to read further, the subsequent pages contained cultivation methods and secret techniques for constructing the Dao Foundation.
This cultivation method ends at the Peak Stage of Foundation Establishment, with no further advancement techniques. It seems he would have to find his own path later.
But he need not worry about that yet; he had just reached the Peak Stage of Qi Refinement, still a long way from Foundation Establishment.
Xu Sanyan's thoughts stirred, and he opened his status panel to check,
[Xu Sanyan]
[Age: 17/82]
[Realm: Qi Refinement]
[Cultivation Method: "Supreme Truth and Absolute Stillness Sutra" (Not yet initiated)]
[Spells: None]
[Techniques: Perfect Circle Stance (Peak Stage). Three Tigers Subduing the Dragon Saber (Mid Stage). Horse Appraisal Technique (Mid Stage). Excavator Maintenance & Repair (Initial Stage)…]
[Vitality: 1]
The cultivation method is fine!
Xu Sanyan was thrilled; he could finally cultivate!
Moreover, his lifespan had increased by one year, likely due to the precious medicine.
Turning to Ma Tianqing, he hesitated whether to kill him, as Xu Sanyan desired the technique to control the monster.
The monster's immense strength had left a deep impression on him, and he coveted it greatly. If he could obtain it, it would be a significant asset for his protection.
However, it involved some risk; no one knew if Ma Tianqing could use that technique again.
After much deliberation, Xu Sanyan decided it was worth a try. After all, no matter how formidable Ma Tianqing was, he was just an eleven-year-old child. With some strategy, he should be able to coax it out of him.
Moreover, Ma Tianqing had just experienced the pain of losing his family, the darkest moment of his life. His heart must be restless. If Xu Sanyan could be the ray of light piercing his heart…
Besides, he had never revealed his face. As long as he was careful not to be exposed by others, it should be feasible.
After much thought, Xu Sanyan placed the acquired cultivation method and spirit stones in front of Ma Tianqing and sat quietly, waiting for him to wake up.
The sky gradually darkened.
"Cough cough…"
Ma Tianqing slowly opened his eyes, showing a moment of confusion before remembering what had happened. He sat up abruptly, looking at the other person in the room.
"Who are you?" Ma Tianqing's voice was filled with vigilance.
Xu Sanyan glanced at him sideways and said indifferently, "The one who saved your life."
Hearing this, Ma Tianqing relaxed slightly and looked around, "Where is this?"
"Dafeng Town," Xu Sanyan replied.
"Thank you, brother, for saving my life."
Ma Tianqing clasped his fists in a gesture of gratitude, then suddenly remembered something and felt his chest, his face turning pale, "Oh no!"
"Huh… Are you looking for that cultivation method?" Xu Sanyan asked.
"Yes, exactly."
"It's at your feet," Xu Sanyan pointed. In the darkness, Ma Tianqing hadn't noticed it.
Ma Tianqing picked it up and checked it. Seeing it was intact, he sighed in relief, feeling even more grateful to Xu Sanyan. This person clearly knew what it was but left it untouched, truly a man of honor.
Then, thinking of his family's extermination, his face turned sorrowful, and tears rolled down his cheeks, "Brother, are there any survivors from my Ma family?"
"Yes."
"Yes?" Ma Tianqing was excited, "Is my third uncle still alive?"
"No," Xu Sanyan shook his head.
"Then who?" Ma Tianqing asked anxiously.
"You."
"Me?" Ma Tianqing was stunned.
"The Ma family was exterminated. If I hadn't arrived in time, you would have died too."
Xu Sanyan looked at him coldly, "Now, the vast Ma family is left with only you as the sole survivor. If you don't want to seek revenge, then hide here and cry, see if you can cry your enemies to death. If you don't want to live…"
Xu Sanyan "clang" drew his long saber and casually stuck it into the ground, "Use this saber to end your life. Remember to greet Master Ma for me when you see him in the underworld, as a repayment for his great kindness in the past."
Ma Tianqing listened to Xu Sanyan's harsh words without a hint of temper. He wiped his tears with his sleeve, "You're right. I must avenge my Ma family!"
Thinking of his hatred, Ma Tianqing gritted his teeth, wishing he could devour his enemies alive.
His family had protected him with their lives, along with this cultivation method in his chest. He didn't know if it was worth it; for his life, the entire Ma family had perished.
Then, he looked at Xu Sanyan with gratitude, "Brother, you saved my life. Please accept my bow!"
Ma Tianqing knelt to kowtow.
Xu Sanyan stepped forward to stop him, "No need. Master Ma saved my life in the past, and now I've saved yours. We're even."
Ma Tianqing now realized that this person had a connection with his grandfather.
"May I ask for your honorable name, brother?"
"Xu Dong," Xu Sanyan casually made up a name.
"Brother Xu, no matter what, I will remember your life-saving kindness and repay you in the future!" With that, he turned to leave.
Ma Tianqing's eyes were bloodshot, blinded by hatred.
Xu Sanyan couldn't let him leave like this, so he quickly asked, "Where are you going?"
"To seek revenge!" Ma Tianqing stopped.
"Do you know who your enemies are?" Xu Sanyan asked.
"Yes, my fourth uncle told me, it's the Jin family and two groups of bandits."
"With just you alone, how can you defeat them?" Xu Sanyan pulled him back.
"Brother Xu, you don't know, the leaders of those two groups of bandits have already been killed by me. Only the Jin family remains. Even if I have to sacrifice my life, I will exterminate the Jin family!" Ma Tianqing said fiercely.
"Huh, do you think the Jin family is the main culprit?" Xu Sanyan sneered.
The Jin family was indeed the main culprit, but he couldn't let Ma Tianqing take revenge so easily, so he had to fabricate another enemy.
(End of the Chapter)
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