210: Late stage of Foundation Establishment!

After walking out of the palace, Ji Qingshan let out a light breath, his mood considerably relaxed.

Every time he faced the Old Ancestor, he would inexplicably feel nervous and fearful; this was a physiological and psychological repulsion.

Ji Qingshan knew what was going on. He also discovered that a wisp of his thought had been severed, but he dared not speak or even think about it. Being a muddled Emperor was quite good!

As for Mo Yuan, whom he was going to seek, he was a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator and the Grand Supporter of the Imperial Family's Support Hall.

He was a promising talent the Imperial Family had recruited from among Loose Cultivators, nurtured all the way to his current stage after a Restriction was placed on him.

The exceptionally talented Mo Yuan had once killed opponents beyond his stage and suppressed multiple second-tier Yao Beasts.

With this person's help, even if they couldn't defeat the opponent, they could surely retreat safely using the minor universe teleportation talisman given by the Old Ancestor, thereby obtaining more information about the opponent and finding out which Golden Core True Person stood behind him!

Ji Qingshan walked towards the Support Hall on the outskirts of the Imperial City.

This matter was urgent!

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Time passed leisurely, and several months went by in the blink of an eye.

Lu Ming's cultivation also steadily increased.

Every now and then, a wealthy Qi Refining Cultivator would appear in Ink Orchid Market, not only ordering a table of delicacies at the market's largest tavern but also lingering for several days in the Wonderful Sound Pavilion.

Such extravagant behavior naturally attracted the attention of those with ulterior motives.

However, those Cultivators who took action never returned.

At this point, even the most foolish person knew that the other party was not to be trifled with. As time passed, the 'flies' naturally stopped bothering him.

As for these dirty deeds at the Qi Refining level, the high and mighty Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the market wouldn't even cast a glance.

After all, what kind of Cultivator was a Qi Refining Cultivator?

On this day,

deep within Ink Orchid Secluded Valley, Spiritual Qi suddenly surged, and a blood-red light shot into the sky amidst howling winds.

This kind of unusual phenomenon instantly attracted the attention of Cultivators near Ink Orchid Secluded Valley.

They rushed towards the location without a moment's hesitation.

No other reason than that such an anomaly likely indicated the emergence of some Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Just as everyone drew near, a powerful fluctuation swept out in all directions.

Those Cultivators who were at the forefront and had lower cultivation were directly knocked back by this fluctuation, and by the time they fell to the ground, blood was oozing from their seven orifices.

Clearly, their internal organs were shattered, and they were breathing more out than in.

This scene instantly sent shivers down the spines of those Cultivators who were a step slower, causing them to stop in their tracks, not daring to advance.

But faced with an unknown Opportunity, they were reluctant to give up and leave, so they could only stand and gaze.

Inside a cave on the cliff, Lu Ming slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi.

"Late Stage Foundation Establishment!"

The resources gained this time were too abundant. Not only did his main body in Heavenly Star Immortal City break through to Late Stage Foundation Establishment, but his Clone also forcibly ascended to the Late Stage with various resources, even triggering some unusual phenomena.

However, that was as far as it went.

His Artifact Refining and Puppet techniques could not support this Clone in advancing further.

But it wasn't a big problem. When comprehending the Asura Dharma Body, besides the Cultivation Technique itself, there were also various Spells and secret arts.

Among them, what he favored most was a 'Body Outside Incarnation' method called 'Blood God Son' that he found within.

This was a true 'Body Outside Incarnation,' capable of mind-to-mind connection, unlike his corpse-Puppet method which required Divine Sense to control.

"Once things here are settled, I'll return to Heavenly Star Immortal City to create the Blood God Son Incarnation."

However, the primary issue now was to deal with the 'bugs' outside.

His Divine Sense spread out, revealing that his secluded cultivation spot was now completely surrounded by numerous Loose Cultivators.

The cultivation levels of these people varied, with most being in the Mid to Late Stage Qi Refining.

However, above the crowd, two Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators stood in mid-air, looking down towards the cave entrance.

Lu Ming snorted coldly, thinking, what kind of rabble came to join the fun?

But since they came, none of them should leave. His recent expenses for supplies were like flowing water, so this could be considered recouping some of his losses.

He stood up, flicked his sleeve, and the rocks shattered as he floated out into the air.

Outside.

Seeing the celestial anomaly disappear and a person emerge from the cliff face, the Cultivators were all very surprised.

However, seeing him walk in the Void Realm and stand in mid-air, everyone felt apprehension and retreated repeatedly.

Clearly, this was a great Cultivator of the Foundation Establishment Stage!

However, the only two Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the field, relying on their equal cultivation and a subtle intention to join forces, released Spiritual Pressure while their gazes scrutinized Lu Ming.

"Fellow Daoist, did you obtain any treasure inside? Why not take it out and let us appraise it?"

One of the plump Daoists spoke with a gentle smile, but his eyes were filled with greed!

"What treasure?" Lu Ming raised an eyebrow.

He truly didn't know of any treasure. Weren't these people attracted by the commotion of his Breakthrough?

Seeing Lu Ming's puzzled expression, everyone inwardly disbelieved him a thousand times over.

But no one dared to speak up; after all, this was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. If they dared to question him, they would surely die a miserable death.

However, while others didn't dare, these two Foundation Establishment Cultivators were not afraid.

Another burly man respectfully cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, don't tease us. We are not coveting anything, merely curious about what Fellow Daoist has obtained?"

Seeing these two speak with such certainty, Lu Ming also began to doubt.

Could there really be a treasure? Did it just happen to coincide with the commotion from his Breakthrough?

Ah, this... then these people deserve to die even more!

A sinister smile appeared on Lu Ming's lips.

Hehehe, I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise!

After he slaughtered the people before him, he would search their souls to see what treasure had truly emerged!

As the thought flashed, a monstrous killing intent swept in all directions, and a boundless sea of blood surged.

Lu Ming's aura continuously climbed, and the Spiritual Pressure of a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator instantly suppressed everything.

Ah, no, don't you understand the rules!

The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators were bewildered. Wasn't it supposed to be a verbal sparring match, followed by some haggling, and then everyone would discuss a solution?

Why did he flip the table at the slightest disagreement!

But upon feeling the immense pressure, heavy as a mountain, their expressions completely changed.

"Late Stage Foundation Establishment!"

This was their last thought before their consciousness plunged into darkness.

No wonder this person attacked directly; it turned out he wasn't afraid of them at all.

The sea of blood swept through, engulfing all the Cultivators present. No matter how they cried and begged for mercy, it was useless. After all, even the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators had no power to resist and were despairingly dragged into the blood waves, disappearing without a trace.

Lu Ming watched all this with an indifferent gaze. To deal with this group of weaklings, he didn't even move his feet, completely crushing them with just his foundation.

As for how many people died, he didn't care!

Anyone who harbored ill intentions towards him deserved to die!

When the sea of blood subsided, Lu Ming, filled with anticipation, began to search the memories of these Cultivators.

His expression then grew increasingly grim.

It turned out he hadn't guessed wrong; these people had mistakenly taken the anomaly of his Breakthrough for the emergence of a treasure.

And since he came out right after his Breakthrough, these people suspected he had silently taken the treasure.

Understanding the cause of the matter, Lu Ming fell silent.

Why didn't you say so earlier! Why didn't you say so earlier! Why didn't you say so earlier!

Pah! Dying was what they deserved!