Longevity with My Offspring

Shen Wang muttered, then shook his head.

The reason for his rapid progress was actually due to the benefits he gained from dual cultivation with that woman back then.

Now that his Qi Cultivation stage is gradually catching up, this advantage will likely start to diminish.

The purple Vigorous Qi finished condensing, nine more than the Black Dragon Force, partially lurking in his limbs and the rest condensing in his chest, forming a dragon pattern, resembling the patterns of a magical artifact.

In reality, his physical body is already advancing towards a stronger Dharma Body; once the dragon patterns cover his entire body, his flesh will become like a magical artifact, able to catch a magical artifact barehanded without any issue.

This step requires at least five dragon patterns, necessitating the condensation of fifty-four strands of Purple Dragon Force to achieve Perfection in the Purple Dragon Force.

"Luckily, I purchased the first two layers back then, enough for me to continue cultivating for a while."

Shen Wang estimated that when his Purple Dragon Force reaches Perfection, combined with Foundation Establishment Cultivation, it will be sufficient to deal with those attacking the array outside.

With a breakthrough in the Body Refinement realm, Shen Wang's Spiritual Power continued to transform, though it had not yet broken through at that moment.

He wasn't in a rush; even if he didn't break through, once the system rewards reached their limit, he'd naturally break through.

Two days passed, and Shen Wang's Spiritual Power had transformed by nearly ninety percent, feeling like there was only a paper-thin bottleneck left, easily punctured to surpass the Qi Cultivation Stage.

However, Shen Wang found that his deliberate attempts to break through were unsuccessful, so he simply calmed his mind and did what needed to be done.

As he prepared for a breakthrough, Profound Thunder Zhenren returned somewhat dismayed to the Yun Family of Yunzhou.

He had abandoned monitoring the array breaking as he didn't know how long it would take to deplete the array's power, so he left a Communication Talisman and returned to the family, feeling defeated.

Upon reaching the family at the Wind and Thunder Mountain Range, he saw a pillar of cyan Spiritual Light soaring into the sky from the family's Alchemy Pavilion.

"Has the medicine been completed?"

Profound Thunder Zhenren hurried over to see several elders of the family smiling as they congratulated the Ninth Elder of the Alchemy Pavilion.

"Congratulations to the Ninth Elder for refining a Top-grade Dharma Pill."

"The Ninth Elder's alchemy skills are becoming more refined. With the assistance of this elixir, Ling Shu will soon be able to heal completely and form a Ninth Grade Golden Core."

The Ninth Elder, a middle-aged man in a white robe, humbly replied to the congratulations, "Being able to refine a Top-grade Dharma Pill mainly relied on the Ancestral Blood; it's fortunate that the family's prepared materials weren't wasted this time."

"Not at all; you're the only one in the family who can maximize the value of various materials."

The Great Elder smiled, "Years ago, the family used its full strength to cultivate you, the Medicine King, ensuring that the Yun Family never lacked elixirs. Now, nurturing Ling Shu will surely advance the family further."

"It's too early to say that; let's wait until she forms the Core first."

An elder who didn't hold too much hope spoke; he was a practical person who didn't want the disappointment that comes from having too high expectations.

"Hmph, it's not a matter of forming the Core now, but whether she can form a Ninth Grade Golden Core. Simply forming the Core is not a big challenge for Ling Shu."

Profound Thunder Zhenren retorted as he landed, disagreeing with the Fourth Elder.

The Fourth Elder laughed, "Don't force what's impossible; there's no need to bite off more than you can chew."

"A small mistake now and every step thereafter will be flawed. If not perfect now, the unstable foundation will cost even more in the long run."

Profound Thunder Zhenren sneered.

"What, do you mean the current cost isn't high?"

The Fourth Elder mocked, "We've spent the family's accumulated resources over many years. None of us here could have managed it; is the cost still small?"

Just as the two were about to quarrel, a stern voice interrupted, "Enough, since it's already decided to do so, don't waste words before the results are out."

A dignified man in a silver robe appeared, and everyone greeted him respectfully.

This was Yun Lei, the clan leader of the Yun Family, his status slightly higher than everyone present.

Yun Lei addressed his Ninth Elder, "The elixir is ready, give it to Ling Shu, and tell her not to feel too pressured. A normal breakthrough is enough. If successful, the position of the family's tenth elder will be hers."

"Yes, Clan Leader."

The Ninth Elder nodded.

Yun Lei glanced at Profound Thunder Zhenren, "Your branch managed to nurture a genius like Ling Shu and, in theory, deserves a reward. But you've been too extreme, severely straining the family this time. There will be no rewards or punishments; take heed and avoid causing major trouble in the future."

His reprimand made Profound Thunder Zhenren shiver slightly, and he hurriedly replied, "Yes, Clan Leader, I will be careful."

"Everyone disperse and continue advancing the matters of the Celestial Commerce Association; the resistance from the sect has been mostly resolved."

Yun Lei brought good news.

The elders all showed joy. The association is the best means to gather and earn resources through peaceful means, and everyone wanted a share, this was no exception for them.

"Clan Leader, how much profit will we get this time?"

The Great Elder curiously asked.

"We get thirty percent, the sect fifty percent, and the Long Family and Hong Family ten percent each."

Yun Lei said, seeing everyone delighted, he added, "The net gain will definitely be less than thirty percent; we must thank those who supported our Yun Family."

Everyone understood that obtaining thirty percent still required a price, but it was already commendable for the Yun Family to secure a significant portion second only to the sect.

"Make sure to compensate the Paper Kite from the branch and don't be too greedy, or it will dishearten other clan members."

Yun Lei added another comment.

Yun Xuanting could only nod awkwardly, "I will keep that in mind."

Ending the meeting, Profound Thunder Zhenren breathed a sigh of relief.

This time, the family had handled the matter of Ling Shu, leaving them with nothing further to do.

However, he hadn't informed Yun Conghui to stop attacking the array.

In his view, someone as weak as Shen Wang doesn't deserve the treasure, and it should eventually belong to him.

At that time, he would see what treasure it really was.

Profound Thunder Zhenren's greed meant Shen Wang didn't notice any changes outside; only in his Dantian space did Spiritual Power continue to gather, and after transforming to the Ninth Layer and Nine, the final paper-thin bottleneck was successfully pierced.

Rumble!

Shen Wang's body trembled as the Spiritual Power within his Dantian surged violently, as if it were burning, and indeed it was burning.

With wood aiding the fire, the burning Spiritual Power roamed chaotically, showing signs of going berserk and reducing him to ashes.

A jolt went through him, mobilizing all his Intention to control the frenzied Spiritual Power, suppressing it within his Dantian space.

Shen Wang felt as if he was about to explode but could only grit his teeth and endure.

Fortunately, he cultivated the Contemplation Method, his Intention concentrated as he controlled the boiling Spiritual Power.

The latter continued to burn and, after reaching a certain limit, successfully transformed into drops of magma-like liquid energy, falling like rain into the Dantian.

The entire Dantian space's Spiritual Power frantically contracted, shrinking a hundredfold, drastically reducing the pressure in Shen Wang's Dantian, akin to forming a low-lying area needing a replenish of Spiritual Power.

Shen Wang hurriedly took out Spirit Crystals to absorb their pure Spiritual Power, replenishing the consumption brought about by the transformation.

As more transformed Spiritual Power accumulated, Shen Wang's entire body relaxed, and a portion of the transformed Spiritual Essence began to circulate, bringing a wave of comfort that made him feel ecstatic.

Shen Wang knew he had successfully established his foundation, and it was a Celestial Rank Foundation Establishment, with his Spiritual Power condensing a hundredfold, surpassing those cultivators who relied on external aids for foundation establishment.