Chapter 132: Foundation Establishment Cultivation, Innate Divine Ability

In the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds, among the newly risen towering immortal mountains.

Lü Yang rode the escape light and landed on the mountain peak with a single step, only to see a vast expanse of spiritual mist before him.

Within the mist, rays of rosy light rose, transforming into a formation spirit.

“Slave pays respects to the True Person.”

The formation spirit appeared as a beautiful woman with an elegant figure and noble demeanor, bowing slightly to Lü Yang with a charming smile, exhaling a warm breath.

Seeing this, Lü Yang's eyes immediately lit up.

Of course, he had no interest in beauty.

What truly interested him was that this formation spirit looked extremely similar to the one on Sacred Fire Cliff, as if they had been carved from the same mold!

“What grade is your formation?”

“Reporting to the True Person.”

Facing Lü Yang’s inquiry, the formation spirit respectfully replied, “Slave was derived from the main formation on Sacred Fire Cliff as a sub-formation, responsible for guarding this immortal mountain for the True Person, controlling the changes of spiritual energy, observing fortune and merit. As for the grade, it should be around fifth grade.”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang was immediately tempted.

Formations were divided into nine grades.

A seventh-grade formation was already the limit of the Qi Refining stage.

Fourth to sixth grade formations were within the scope of Foundation Establishment.

If he could delve deeper into this, it would be of great use to him!

Although he was already a seventh-grade formation master, after stepping into Foundation Establishment, the value of this identity had significantly diminished.

Because for a Foundation Establishment True Person, whether it was alchemy, tool refining, formations, talismans, or any of the myriad arts of cultivation, they would naturally grasp them after reaching Foundation Establishment.

Seventh grade was merely the basic standard for a Foundation Establishment True Person.

So, for Lü Yang, if he could make further progress in formations and become a Foundation Establishment formation master, it would count as gaining another trump card for the future.

“You, come to me tonight.”

“Slave understands.”

After giving instructions to the formation spirit, Lü Yang continued to stroll through the immortal mountain, while the mysterious seal bestowed by True Person Chong Guang on his waist began to glow.

Engraved on the seal was his Dao title: Yuan Tu.

At this moment, as Lü Yang activated the mysterious seal, the surrounding spiritual mist began to surge, and under the formation’s enhancement, it condensed into spiritual bricks, laying them piece by piece.

Before long, the surrounding spiritual mist thinned considerably, settling into a hazy yet still visible state.

And in front of Lü Yang, a grand hall entirely condensed from spiritual energy appeared.

From now on, this would be his place of seclusion!

A cave dwelling formed entirely from spiritual energy—how extravagant was that?

The air itself felt sweet in such a cultivation environment.

Thinking back to the days when he rented a cave dwelling on Mending Heaven Peak, Lü Yang couldn't help but feel emotional.

‘I guess I’ve really made it now.’

With this thought, Lü Yang took out the Myriad Spirit Banner.

In the next moment, the banner fluttered, and the figures of Su Nu and Ancestor Nether Wishper appeared simultaneously.

Especially Ancestor Nether Wishper, who paused slightly upon seeing Lü Yang.

But soon, he reacted, sighing softly, “You’ve reached Foundation Establishment, not bad.”

“Ancestor flatters me.”

Lü Yang cupped his hands, then suddenly said, “Ancestor, now that this disciple has established his Dao foundation and received great rewards from the Sacred Sect, I have been granted permission to open a mountain and build a residence here in the Sea of Clouds.”

“I was thinking, perhaps I could take this opportunity to reopen the Witch Ghost Path.”

As soon as these words fell, Ancestor Nether Wishper was momentarily stunned. “...What?”

Immediately after, his expression twisted visibly, and even his voice began to tremble. “Reopen the Witch Ghost Path, are you not speaking nonsense?”

“Of course not.”

Lü Yang replied cheerfully, “I was originally a disciple of the Witch Ghost Path. Now that I have finally reached Foundation Establishment and have the chance to reopen the sect, how could I not do it?”

Besides, it was just a matter of offering a favor in passing.

Lü Yang highly valued Ancestor Nether Wishper as a quality technical talent, so he naturally didn’t mind providing a bit of emotional satisfaction.

Next, Ancestor Nether Wishper let out a long breath as if he had finally calmed his emotions.

Looking at Lü Yang once more, he suddenly said, “The Dao foundation you’ve established far surpasses that of my Witch Ghost Path. My past experiences in condensing innate divine abilities are useless to you. Everything will have to rely on yourself.”

“Innate divine ability?”

Lü Yang’s eyes lit up, knowing that the emotional value he provided had paid off.

Clearly, Ancestor Nether Wishper was about to share some closely guarded secrets.

“Ancestor, please enlighten me,” Lü Yang immediately cupped his hands.

Seeing this, Ancestor Nether Wishper began to explain, “Innate divine ability is unique to Foundation Establishment True Persons.”

“Divine abilities borrow the mighty power of heaven and earth.”

“Whether they are lower, middle, upper, or great divine abilities, their essence lies in borrowing the power of heaven and earth. They are external forces and not your own power.”

“However, innate divine abilities are different. They belong entirely to yourself.”

“This is because innate divine abilities are derived from the fusion of a Foundation Establishment True Person’s soul with their Dao foundation, like the blending of yin and yang, eventually giving birth to these divine methods.”

“For Foundation Establishment True Persons, great divine abilities have become common tools in combat.

Innate divine abilities are the true trump cards hidden at the bottom of the chest.

They concern one's Dao foundation and future Dao path, so they are not easily shown to others.

When they are displayed, it is often at moments that determine life and death.”

“The cultivation of Foundation Establishment Realm is the same.”

At this point, Ancestor Nether Wishper's eyes shifted slightly. “You have already seen it yourself.

A Foundation Establishment True Person’s 【Dao Path】 requires the gathering of four great medicines from the Heavenly Gang and Earth Fiend.”

“These medicines are taken from the Ten Heavenly Gang and Twelve Earth Fiend.”

“On the other hand, they are manifestations of the imagery of heaven and earth, and thus can also be called 【Innate Divine Abilities】, each with its own wonders.”

“The so-called Dao Path is actually the method by which a Foundation Establishment True Person uses their innate divine ability to accommodate four types of innate divine abilities, nourishing the innate with the four talents, and finally supporting the soul in pursuit of the Golden Position.

Although the manifestations differ among various Dao lineages, they all ultimately lead to the same goal.”

What did it mean to have an elder at home like a treasure?

Ancestor Nether Wishper, a once-peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, imparted all his knowledge without reservation, almost instantly allowing Lü Yang to clearly see the path of Foundation Establishment cultivation.

No wonder the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】 had cleared the 【Divine Abilities】 section.

So, in the eyes of the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】, only innate divine abilities and innate talents were worthy of being recorded at his current stage?

“In that case, Ancestor, how should one condense an innate divine ability?”

“To refine an innate divine ability, the first prerequisite is a perfected Dao foundation,” Ancestor Nether Wishper glanced at Lü Yang with emotion. “You have already achieved that.”

“Next, it’s simply a matter of merging your soul with your Dao foundation.”

“This tests your comprehension. Some people get stuck at this stage until the end of their lifespan with nothing to show for it, while others achieve great success in just a few decades.”

“Comprehension…”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang immediately frowned, not because he lacked confidence in his comprehension, but because his comprehension might not be easily applicable in this regard.

“Ancestor, is there no way you could comprehend it on my behalf?”

Hearing this, Ancestor Nether Wishper immediately showed a speechless expression. “Of course not.”

As expected, it was not something easily worked around.

“If you can obtain a treasure that calculates heavenly secrets to assist you, it could also improve your chances of success.” Ancestor Nether Wishper added at the right moment.

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang immediately felt reassured.

“By my calculations, thirty years from now, the old ancestor of the Yun family will reincarnate in the Law Refinement Secret Realm, and the treasure of heavenly secrets that belongs to me should rightfully be returned by then!”

With this thought, Lü Yang immediately stood up with a flick of his sleeve.

Coincidentally, he also had a matter to resolve in the Law Refinement Secret Realm.

In Lü Yang’s hand, a jade box appeared, inside of which lay a completely black demonic insect with a single golden line running from head to tail along its back.

The Qi-Devouring Insect King!

All the offspring of this extraterrestrial species had been completely exterminated by Clear Snow True Lord, leaving only this main body alive, which had been gifted to Lü Yang by True Person Chong Guang.

To cultivate it anew, allowing it to reach a level where it could threaten even Foundation Establishment True Persons, it would undoubtedly require a vast amount of blood offerings.

Looking across the world, what place could meet this condition?

“Undoubtedly, the Law Refinement Secret Realm.”

“A hundred and forty million living beings with abundant blood energy should be enough to let the Qi-Devouring Insect feast to its heart’s content.”