124: Exit

Heavenly Star Immortal City.

Outside the Foundation Establishment Immortal Cave.

Two hours had passed since the last Foundation Establishment phenomenon disappeared, and everyone didn't consider that one the last.

Initially, when everyone saw the Foundation Establishment phenomenon, they were excited and thrilled.

Later, after seeing it many times, they became numb and indifferent.

Now, some even set up gambling tables on the spot, predicting how many phenomena would appear in total.

Believe it or not, quite a few Cultivators participated.

"Why is there no movement? Did he Breakthrough successfully or fail?"

A Cultivator yawned.

"I don't care if he succeeds or not, I just want the phenomenon to appear one more time!"

"Fellow Daoist, what do you mean by that?"

"I bet all my assets on nineteen phenomena appearing; I'm still one short!"

"Heh, that's a future Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator. Aren't you afraid of being held accountable later if you use him as a stake?"

"Hmph, the premise is that he can Breakthrough first! Besides, I'm not the only one doing this, and the bet was set up by Manager Wang of the Immortal City, so what's there to be afraid of?"

Speak of the devil, and he appears.

"Everyone move aside, what are you doing blocking here? Don't you need to Cultivate!"

Manager Wang, dressed in a cyan silk robe, walked leisurely with his hands behind his back, humming a tune, appearing to be in a good mood.

"No movement for so long, he's probably already dead inside!"

He had been here for many years, and he was already used to such things.

Only one in a hundred Cultivators successfully Breakthrough; most end in failure.

Among them, those who could survive the backlash of a failed Breakthrough were even rarer.

After all, not everyone had the substantial resources to purchase Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items.

So, he just needed to wait until the Immortal Cave's lease expired, then he could go in and collect the body for the Fellow Daoist.

As for the other party's inheritance?

If someone claimed it, there was no need to say more, but if no one claimed it, he could only accept it with a smile.

This was also the part he looked forward to the most in his daily life!

Moreover, he had come to understand that this person had a shaky Foundation and was nearing the sixty-year Qi and blood limit; otherwise, how could there be someone who underwent Foundation Establishment more than ten times in this world?

What's more, this person was a well-known local wealthy man in the Immortal City.

He knew that the other party not only had countless Spirit Stones but also a Spiritual Artifact Pill Furnace!

This was like not doing business for a year, but doing business once could feed him for ten years.

Thinking of this, a greedy glint flashed in Wang Heng's eyes.

As for Zhou Yang, who was guarding the entrance, would he claim the inheritance?

Wang Heng sneered inwardly, completely unconcerned about this.

A mere Qi Refining Middle Stage Cultivator, he had countless ways to deal with him!

He slowly approached the Immortal Cave where Lu Ming was undergoing his Breakthrough and stopped.

"The Immortal Cave still has a few days until its lease expires, and there's no rush for this little time, or how about..."

Wang Heng muttered to himself, his gaze flickering slightly.

Zhou Yang, who was guarding the Immortal Cave, saw Manager Wang about to use his token to open the Immortal Cave's Restriction.

His expression changed.

He quickly went up to stop him.

"Manager Wang, what is the meaning of this! The Immortal Cave's time isn't up yet!"

Wang Heng was blocked and somewhat annoyed; he let out a displeased snort.

"What can be done in this short time? Going in now might still save him; if you delay, can you take responsibility!"

Wang Heng spoke with righteous indignation, leaving Zhou Yang speechless.

He wasn't sure if Senior had successfully Broken Through, and if it was indeed due to a failed Breakthrough, it would be appropriate to go in and save him first.

But what if Senior was at a critical moment in his Breakthrough?

If he was disturbed, leading to failure, the sin would be immense!

"Hmph, move aside!"

Seeing Zhou Yang still blocking the Immortal Cave, Wang Heng became impatient.

He was eager to go in and retrieve his Storage Pouch!

He immediately intended to use his magic power to push Zhou Yang away.

Boom!

Just then.

The heavy stone door of the Immortal Cave burst open, and from within walked out a middle-aged man dressed in a cyan Daoist robe with a wisp of goatee on his chin.

This person had an ethereal demeanor, his skin glowed with a jade-like luster, and a powerful pressure emanated from his body.

This sudden commotion caused the noisy environment to instantly fall silent, and the Cultivators present all looked at Lu Ming.

Facing everyone's gaze, Lu Ming's expression remained unchanged.

He took a step, as if there was an invisible staircase in the Void Realm, supporting him as he walked step by step into mid-air.

Standing in mid-air, Lu Ming looked down at Manager Wang with indifference.

"Manager Wang, you seem to have broken the rules."

"Foundation... Foundation Establishment!"

Manager Wang felt the subtle pressure bearing down on him, his Face twitched, and his body trembled.

He was incredibly shocked, his inner feelings complex and hard to describe.

This person really did Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!!

But facts spoke louder than words; no matter how unbelievable, envious, jealous, or even unwilling he was in his heart.

However, facing the oppressive presence of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he could only humbly bow and show a fawning expression.

"Junior... Junior congratulates Senior on his successful Foundation Establishment!"

Although he tried hard to appear respectful, his voice was still somewhat weak.

Whoosh!

It seemed Manager Wang's words became the fuse; as soon as he finished speaking, the Cultivators below erupted into a clamor.

He really did successfully Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!

Everyone's expressions varied: disbelief, envy, respect.

But unlike before, no one dared to show jealousy or dissatisfaction, at least not openly!

Then, a chorus of congratulations sounded in unison.

"Congratulations, Senior, on establishing your Immortal Foundation! May your future Immortal Dao be everlasting, and the Great Dao be within reach!"

Lu Ming smiled faintly at this scene but had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with this group of people.

His Divine Sense was frighteningly strong now, giving him a clear understanding of every blade of grass, every move in the outside world.

No matter how respectful these people appeared now, Lu Ming had seen their true Faces clearly before he came out.

Perhaps some Foundation Establishment Cultivators, after Breakthrough, would be in a pleasant mood and bestow some Spirit Stones.

But Lu Ming would not repay evil with good; if others cursed him behind his back, and he still gave them money, Lu Ming would never do such a foolish thing, otherwise, he would truly become a 'big fool'!

His gaze turned to Zhou Yang.

This young man had been grinning foolishly ever since he came out.

Originally, Lu Ming hadn't planned to come out of seclusion so early, but seeing Manager Wang about to make things difficult for Zhou Yang, he abandoned the idea of continuing his seclusion.

Lu Ming beckoned, and Zhou Yang floated into the air, landing beside him.

The sudden sensation of weightlessness made Zhou Yang's Face panic, but to avoid losing Face for Senior, he could only feign composure, which made Lu Ming want to laugh a little.

And the Cultivators below, watching this scene, were very envious.

This little Cultivator who had guarded the Immortal Cave from beginning to end was now truly soaring to success.

They also wanted to volunteer themselves to become Senior's attendants or maids, but unfortunately, Senior's temperament was somewhat aloof and he was unwilling to bother with them.

Lu Ming ignored the crowd, and even overlooked Manager Wang, who was about to speak but hesitated.

'You brought this upon yourself, so don't blame me.'

Lu Ming gave Manager Wang a meaningful look, then transformed into a streak of light with Zhou Yang and vanished.

Manager Wang's hair stood on end from Lu Ming's gaze.

It wasn't until Lu Ming disappeared from sight that he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The oppressive feeling of the Foundation Establishment Stage was truly too strong.

He took out a Jade Slip and reported what had happened here.

Of course, he omitted his greedy desire for the other party's wealth and his intention to open the Immortal Cave's Restriction ahead of time.