119: bottleneck

After finishing these tasks, Lin Feng began to Cultivate, striving to reach Foundation Establishment Peak as soon as possible, while also researching the Pill Formulas for Foundation Establishment Pill and Golden Core Pill.

At the same time, Lin Feng also started collecting Cultivators' insights and precautions regarding Core Formation. The path to Core Formation was fraught with hardship and danger, but with the help of stillness clarity incense, his confidence doubled. Besides Cultivating daily, Lin Feng immersed himself in the study of Pill Formulas. He carefully read the characteristics and effects of each Medicinal Pill, trying to find the best refining method.

After more than a year of effort, Lin Feng finally thoroughly researched the Pill Formulas for Foundation Establishment Pill and Golden Core Pill. He began to prepare for the Alchemy of these two Medicinal Pills.

First was the Foundation Establishment Pill. Lin Feng had already prepared all the Materials for this Medicinal Pill. Lin Feng did not choose to refine this Medicinal Pill in his rented Immortal Cave, but instead came to the Cloud Hidden City's established Earth Fire Alchemy Chamber. The Earth Fire here was not only stable but also powerful, making it very suitable for refining high-grade Medicinal Pills.

Lin Feng walked into the Alchemy Chamber, where the furnace fire blazed, and the heat was oppressive. He took a deep breath, cast aside all distracting thoughts, and began to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Lin Feng took out the main Spirit Medicine for refining Foundation Establishment Pill—spirit essence fruit, golden core grass, and condensing dew flower—as well as numerous auxiliary Medicinal Materials. He took out the Calm Heart Furnace and placed the Spirit Medicine one by one into the furnace. He quickly formed hand seals, activated his spiritual power, making the furnace fire more vigorous, and fully stimulated the medicinal properties within the Spirit Medicine.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the Alchemy Chamber became increasingly tense. Lin Feng concentrated fully on controlling the furnace fire, fearing even the slightest mistake. Sweat gradually beaded on his forehead, but his gaze became even more resolute.

As time passed, the Spirit Medicine in the furnace gradually melted, forming a viscous medicinal liquid. Seeing this, Lin Feng's heart rejoiced, knowing that the critical moment was approaching. He took a deep breath, his hand seals becoming faster, and at the same time, he activated his spiritual power, raising the temperature of the furnace fire to its extreme.

The medicinal liquid began to boil under the high temperature, emitting bursts of medicinal fragrance. Lin Feng stared intently at the furnace fire, not daring to relax in the slightest. He knew that at this crucial moment, any tiny mistake could lead to Alchemy failure.

Finally, when the medicinal liquid boiled to its extreme, Lin Feng suddenly slapped the furnace lid, sealing the furnace fire. The furnace immediately fell silent, with only the sound of the medicinal liquid slowly solidifying.

Lin Feng secretly prayed, hoping to successfully refine the Foundation Establishment Pill this time. He waited quietly until the medicinal liquid in the furnace completely solidified, forming round Medicinal Pills.

Opening the furnace lid and looking at the Medicinal Pills before him, Lin Feng couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile. This batch yielded five Medicinal Pills. Lin Feng carefully put the Medicinal Pills into the jade bottle he had prepared earlier.

After storing the Medicinal Pills, Lin Feng did not continue refining Medicinal Pills. Instead, he adjusted his mindset, preparing to begin the Alchemy of the Golden Core Pill.

He knew that the difficulty of refining the Golden Core Pill was much greater than that of the Foundation Establishment Pill. Not only were the Materials more precious, but errors were also more likely to occur during the refining process. Therefore, he had to maintain his best state to ensure the success of the Alchemy.

While adjusting his mindset, Lin Feng also began to carefully inspect the Materials required for refining the Golden Core Pill. He had already collected all these Materials, and each one was carefully selected to ensure superior quality. He arranged these Materials one by one in the Alchemy Chamber, preparing for the Alchemy.

When Lin Feng felt his state reached its peak, he took a deep breath and began the Alchemy of the Golden Core Pill. He took out the main Spirit Medicines for refining the Golden Core Pill—nine yang flower, dragon blood grass, and purple cloud vine—as well as many other precious auxiliary Medicinal Materials, and placed them one by one into the Calm Heart Furnace. Then, he quickly formed hand seals, activated his spiritual power, causing the furnace fire to burn fiercely.

Lin Feng focused intently on controlling the furnace fire, his eyes revealing determination and concentration. The Medicinal Materials in the furnace gradually melted under the high temperature, emitting bursts of rich medicinal fragrance that filled the entire Alchemy Chamber.

As time passed, more and more sweat beaded on Lin Feng's forehead, but his hands became steadier, and the speed of his hand seals and the force of his spiritual power activation were just right.

The Alchemy of the Golden Core Pill could not tolerate the slightest mistake; a moment of carelessness could lead to complete failure. Lin Feng dared not be negligent in the slightest.

The medicinal liquid in the furnace continuously rolled and condensed, gradually forming round Medicinal Pills. Lin Feng stared intently at the furnace fire, silently praying, hoping to successfully refine the Golden Core Pill this time.

Finally, when the medicinal liquid boiled to its extreme, Lin Feng suddenly slapped the furnace lid, sealing the furnace fire. The furnace immediately fell silent, with only the sound of the Medicinal Pills slowly solidifying. Lin Feng waited quietly, his heart pounding, so nervous he could almost suffocate.

After an unknown period, the Medicinal Pills in the furnace finally solidified completely, emitting a faint glow. Lin Feng opened the furnace lid and looked at the Medicinal Pills before him, a look of disbelief on his face. This batch actually yielded three Medicinal Pills, and their quality was excellent. Lin Feng was overjoyed.

He carefully placed the Golden Core Pills into the jade bottle, then let out a long sigh of relief. The successful Alchemy of these Golden Core Pills meant he was one step closer to Core Formation. With these three Golden Core Pills, his confidence doubled, and he believed he would surely be able to successfully overcome the Heart Demon trial and form his Golden Core.

Lin Feng stored the refined Medicinal Pills, then left the Alchemy Chamber. He walked on the streets of Cloud Hidden City, feeling the Qi of the surrounding Cultivators, his heart filled with ambition.

Lin Feng had now prepared all the Medicinal Pills and stillness clarity incense for Core Formation, and his current Realm only required three to four years of secluded cultivation to reach Foundation Establishment Peak. Lin Feng took out some Golden Core insights and his primary Cultivation Technique, the "Five Elements Yin Yang Star Art," and began to study them carefully.

The path to Core Formation was not just about Medicinal Pills and the improvement of Cultivation; it was also a great test of one's state of mind and will. Lin Feng began to plan his next Cultivation schedule. He decided to first enter secluded cultivation, raise his Cultivation to Foundation Establishment Peak, and then, with the power of the Golden Core Pill and stillness clarity incense, attempt to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm.

Before entering secluded cultivation, Lin Feng made thorough preparations. He fortified his Immortal Cave to be impregnable, ensuring that he would not be disturbed during his seclusion. At the same time, he also prepared a large amount of Cultivation resources and supplies for any unforeseen needs.

The days of secluded cultivation were monotonous and dry, but Lin Feng enjoyed them. Every day, besides Cultivating, he studied Golden Core insights and the "Five Elements Yin Yang Star Art." His Cultivation steadily improved day by day, and gradually, he had already touched the threshold of Foundation Establishment Peak.

However, just as Lin Feng was about to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Peak, he encountered a Bottleneck. No matter how hard he tried, his Cultivation stagnated, as if an invisible barrier was blocking his progress. Lin Feng felt anxious; if he couldn't Breakthrough this Bottleneck, he would be unable to attempt the Golden Core Realm.