Boom!!!
Everyone at the Great Xia Sword Sect watched in shock as the figure inside the Meditation Room absorbed the dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth, visible to the naked eye.
Gradually, the sky above the Great Xia Sword Sect began to shimmer with radiant light.
The misty radiance grew stronger, and colorful clouds swirled and gathered in the sky above the sect, as if amassing some sort of power.
Lu Kangnian, with a smile on his face, watched the scene unfold and murmured softly, "A celestial phenomenon… It seems this kid has made it!"
"With such a vast pubic region successfully establishing a foundation, this kid's starting point is extraordinarily high."
"Given his progress, when he reaches the Golden Elixir Realm one day, the quality of his Golden Elixir will surely be exceptional!"
The cranes within the sect were also drawn to the glow of the dawn light.
Everyone could look up to see the thick clouds flashing with seven colors, beneath which hundreds of cranes circled in the air.
Moreover, cultivators above the Foundation Establishment realm could distinctly feel the spiritual energy within the Great Xia Sword Sect, especially the active thunder element.
Suddenly!
Inside the Meditation Room, Li Guanqi's eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing within them.
"Ha!!!"
Bang!!
A shockwave centered on Li Guanqi suddenly spread out!!
The spiritual energy within the Meditation Room was instantly swept away, and Li Nanting, who had been monitoring the situation, quickly took out a pre-prepared array plate and threw it into the room.
In an instant, the rich spiritual energy filled the Meditation Room, and the dawn light in the sky suddenly intensified!
The radiant light shot down like a pillar of light!
Li Guanqi stood in place, his pure white eyes revealing a piercing gaze.
A powerful aura burst forth from him, carrying with it a faint sense of pressure.
A smile finally appeared on Li Guanqi's face, unable to suppress the excitement within his heart.
At this moment, the Primordial Energy within his body surged, more than doubling from before.
What was once an ethereal sea of qi had now solidified into a vast Ascension Platform, with the Primordial Energy liquefying into even more potent Primordial Force.
Unable to contain his excitement, Li Guanqi drew his sword and threw it into the air.
With a buzz of Divine Sense, the liquefied Primordial Force within him quickly connected with the sword.
The mental resonance was incredibly profound; he could clearly sense the existence of the sword and manipulate it with his Divine Sense.
"So this is why Foundation Establishment cultivators can wield swords through the air."
Li Guanqi also had a mysterious feeling about the misty light in the sky.
He could distinctly feel a rich vitality surging within his body.
Tap!
His feet gently stepped onto the sword, which dipped slightly before stabilizing.
Years of martial practice had given Li Guanqi a stability that others lacked.
Buzz!!
With a thought from Li Guanqi, the flying sword instantly shot out of the Meditation Room and into the sky!
Li Guanqi, emerging from the Meditation Room, was overwhelmed with emotion, his fists clenched tightly!
Li Guanqi flew around Heavenly Pillar Peak on his sword.
Then, the sword soared straight up along the vertical Heavenly Pillar Peak, piercing through the clouds above!!
Hovering above the clouds, Li Guanqi looked at the clouds before him, tinged with gold, and felt a surge of emotion.
Beside him were hundreds of cranes, close enough that he could touch their wings with an outstretched hand.
Through the clouds, Li Guanqi could faintly see the steep peaks and winding rivers within the Great Xia Sword Sect.
Overlooking the land, Li Guanqi finally understood why the Great Xia Sword Sect was known for its eight hundred magnificent peaks and three thousand miles of exquisite rivers.
After a long while, Li Guanqi had not even used up a tenth of his Primordial Force.
By his estimation, with the current total amount of Primordial Energy in his pubic region, he could sustain full-powered sword flight for up to three hours, which was enough to cover six hundred miles!
Sword flight, a thousand miles in a day!
Li Guanqi turned his sword around, his white robe fluttering in the air.
As Primordial Force surged, an invisible barrier formed in front of him, blocking all the wind.
Swoosh!
His return on the sword was dashing, and the flying sword finally hovered below the high platform.
Li Guanqi leaped down and, standing firm, bowed to the Elders and the Sect Master.
"Disciple Li Guanqi of Heavenly Thunder Peak greets the Sect Master and all the Elders."
Lu Kangnian laughed heartily, "Excellent! In just five months and seven days since joining, you've gone from the peak of body tempering to breaking through to Foundation Establishment!"
"Though there were hardships, with the aid of a Spirit Root."
"But… I believe everyone can see that you've been diligently cultivating every day!"
"All disciples of the Great Xia Sword Sect should have this spirit!"
With that, Lu Kangnian's expression turned very serious.
"Do you all think Li Guanqi, as an Inner Disciple, has been living in comfort?"
"Let me tell you, Li Guanqi has undertaken two missions."
"The first time, he eradicated a vengeful spirit as powerful as a second-order ghost, resolving its grievances with a soul-calling curse to send it into reincarnation!"
"The second time, with the cultivation of the tenth layer of Qi Refining, he directly slew a Foundation Establishment rogue cultivator who had caused chaos in a dynasty!"
Hiss!!
Gasps of shock and admiration sounded from the crowd below.
Nearly three thousand disciples of the Great Xia Sword Sect stood below, among them many who had been in the sect for one or two years or even longer and had not yet established their foundation.
Lu Kangnian's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke softly, "Perhaps some will say, Li Guanqi has a good master, possesses exceptional talent."
"But I want to tell you."
"Since joining the sect, Li Guanqi has challenged the Sword Tower sixteen times, cultivated in seclusion at the Ascension Platform seventy-eight times!"
"The number of wooden stakes he has shattered in his courtyard with his punches is thirty-nine!"
"This is why he was able to establish his foundation so quickly!"
Hearing this, all the disciples felt a chill in their hearts.
They couldn't help but admire the upright figure before them, and a flame of unnamed passion ignited within them.
This flame, invisible yet scorching, made them feel uncomfortable all over.
Especially when they remembered their own laziness and negligence, the flame burned even more fiercely.
"The Bridge of Longevity, the path of cultivation, is fraught with thorns."
"Cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you will fall behind. Be diligent!"
As his voice, mixed with Primordial Energy, spread throughout the Great Xia Sword Sect, Lu Kangnian announced, "Today, Li Guanqi of Heavenly Thunder Peak, a new disciple, has established his foundation in just five months."
"He is awarded three bottles of Nourishing Primordial Pills, five hundred merit points as a reward!"
"May all disciples take him as an example, cultivate diligently, and break through soon!"
All disciples bowed and said, "May the sect prosper!"
Then Lu Kangnian whispered, "You, lad, come with me, I have something to tell you."
Li Guanqi quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Sect Master."
Soon, the crowd dispersed, and Li Guanqi followed Lu Kangnian to the main hall on Heavenly Son Peak.
Lu Kangnian sat on the high platform and rubbed his brow, looking at Li Nanting and asking softly, "Have you told him everything?"
Li Nanting bowed and replied, "Not yet, he was about to break through, so I didn't dare say much."
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