Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

"The highest goodness is like water, benefiting all things without contention; the firmest becomes the softest, breaking through a thousand feet without leaving a trace. Nine tribulations cycle, one tribulation one abyss, with the sword overcoming the tribulation..."

In Ji Yuan's mind, he recalled the general outline of the "Canglan Nine Tribulations Sword Manual," and the Spiritual Qi within him circulated endlessly along his meridians.

He spread his Divine Sense, clearly sensing that within the surface of Cloud Rain Marsh, there seemed to be threads of Water Transport rising, finally condensing beside him, and being absorbed into his body by the circulating Spiritual Qi.

After wandering through his meridians, it settled into his Dantian.

Condensing Water Transport into a Flying Sword.

According to the Cultivation Technique, if one were to battle near water, this Flying Sword could even draw upon the Water Transport of heaven and earth to suppress it. The more sword embryos of the Nine Tribulations Sword, the stronger the Water Transport it could draw.

This Cultivation Technique is truly mystical, and who knows who exactly created it.

Ji Yuan contemplated as he continually absorbed the Water Transport from Cloud Rain Marsh.

Guiding it to converge in the Dantian, forming the sword embryo of the Flying Sword.

Initially, this Water Transport was invisible to the eye, but later, as more and more Water Transport was drawn, it became a visible water-blue color.

The Array protects the island.

Ji Yuan remained motionless.

So it continued for a full day, until Ji Yuan felt he could no longer absorb even a thread of Water Transport, and he stopped the operation of the Cultivation Technique, looking internally at his Dantian.

A water-blue Flying Sword was hovering above his Dantian, emanating a water-blue divine light, rotating slowly.

"Out!"

With a single thought, the sword embryo of this Lifebound Flying Sword emerged from his Dantian, floating before him.

Even without being activated, Ji Yuan could already feel the terrifying power emanating from this sword embryo; the sharpness was unmistakable, exactly as described!

Thinking it over, he was ultimately unwilling to use his Purple Lightning Flying Sword for experimentation.

Instead, he rummaged through his Storage Bag to find a shield of top-grade Magical Artifact level.

"Slash!"

Ji Yuan made a slicing motion with his hand, and the sword embryo of the Flying Sword slashed down accordingly.

The blade cut through the center of the shield; it wasn't as smooth as cutting tofu, but it was not far off.

With no resistance, the top-grade Magical Artifact was split in two in the blink of an eye, divided right down the middle.

"If cutting a top-grade Magical Artifact is so easy, then what about a supreme Magical Artifact, or even... a Spiritual Artifact?"

Reluctant to try, Ji Yuan could only wait for a real battle in the future, hoping this sword embryo would not disappoint him.

Moreover, compared to the large refined Flying Sword like the Purple Lightning Flying Sword,

The sword embryo born in the Dantian, sourced from the same Cultivation Technique as Ji Yuan, was evidently more adept and fluent in operation, moving with one's thoughts.

Not only that, but its power also seemed significantly greater.

Ji Yuan estimated that it could possibly meet the standard of a mid-grade Spiritual Artifact, or perhaps even a top-grade Spiritual Artifact!

Of course, this Lifebound Flying Sword's sword embryo naturally had its weaknesses, as it was merely a sword embryo, not a complete Flying Sword.

Thus, in terms of the sword's resilience, it was considerably lacking.

It was extremely easy to be destroyed... and once the sword embryo was destroyed, recreating it would be a million times more difficult, and there's a great probability that it wouldn't be able to be reformed at all.

When it came time to forge a Lifebound Magical Treasure at the Golden Core Stage,

Ordinarily, those cultivating this "Sword Manual" have nine Lifebound Flying Swords, but if you have only eight... the Sword Array you deploy will be incomplete.

Your strength will naturally be a notch below others.

Therefore, in Li Gang's "Sword Scripture Insights," it is repeatedly mentioned.

During the Foundation Establishment Stage, unless absolutely necessary, it is not recommended to use the sword embryo against opponents, and even if it comes to this, the Flying Sword must be immediately retracted into the Dantian after killing to avoid destruction.

If spotted, the opponent might use some Talisman Treasure... which would be dangerous.

Carefully playing with the sword embryo of the Flying Sword, Ji Yuan then returned it into his Dantian for careful nurturing.

According to the Cultivation Technique, only two sword embryos are needed in the early Foundation Establishment to break through to the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment. Now that Ji Yuan has nurtured the first one, it means he's already halfway through the early Foundation Establishment path.

The remaining time just needs to absorb Spiritual Qi to fill the Dantian.

"Looking at it this way... cultivating at the Foundation Establishment Stage isn't so difficult."

But then he thought, besides the insights from the predecessors given by Li Gang, having personal guidance from a Golden Core Zhenren is not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator would receive.

The path of cultivation experienced a small breakthrough.

Ji Yuan felt delighted, immediately jumping off the cliff and then... slaughtering pigs and fish, having a hearty feast.

Looking at the Quenching Acupoint Pearl in his hand, Ji Yuan had some ideas.

As an Alchemist... if the Quenching Acupoint Pearl is ground into powder and integrated into an Elixir... although its power would definitely be reduced.

It would still have some effect.

Moreover, it could conceal its presence from the Isle Master Tie Chui.

After years of interaction, Ji Yuan naturally trusts Tie Chui, who is much like Elder Xu and worthy of trust.

Frankly, if he were given this "Elixir" that assists in Body Foundation Establishment, he would never divulge it.

Being idle, Ji Yuan decided to proceed with this task, and as for what Elixir to integrate this Quenching Acupoint Pearl into, he had an idea.

Qi Blood Pill.

A healing Qi Blood Pill, whose main ingredient is already Blood Essence that can enhance Qi and Blood, now integrating this Quenching Acupoint Pearl that enhances physique...