Chapter 336: 211 Foundation Building Fourth Level_3

Chapter 336: Chapter 211 Foundation Building Fourth Level_3

“If you form a team and go to the outer periphery, it won’t really serve the purpose of training, and going to the inner area is too dangerous.”

Thinking about the embarrassing and difficult situation when battling the three Qilin beasts, Lin Tianming couldn’t help but shudder with fear, and he immediately continued:

“If you really want to train, you can consider the remote branches of the Luoyun Mountain Range, where not many cultivators have set foot. You might encounter some treasures that no one has discovered.”

“What’s more important is that the strength of the Demonic Beasts is not high, only one or two at most are Second Order Middle Stage Demonic Beasts, and most are First Order Late Stage or Second Order Initial Stage. If you form a team, you should be able to deal with a Second Order Initial Stage Demonic Beast.”

“Yes, Yueyatou, Tianming is right, going to the inner parts of the Luoyun Mountain Range is too dangerous, those branches are very good!” Lin Shigong echoed.

“Got it, we’ll go to those branches. I have quite a few Second Order talismans, and countless First Order ones. Together with third sister and Tianhu and them, handling a Second Order Initial Stage Demonic Beast shouldn’t be a big problem.”

“It’s good that you understand, don’t be rash and reckless, and be as careful as possible!” Lin Shigong cautioned.

Seeing Grandpa had spoken, Lin Tianming didn’t say more. He had already heard that Lin Tianhu was very talented, shining among the Tian Clan Members, his cultivation having reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining Stage, and he had rich experience in fighting, no less skilled than Lin Tianfeng.

Such a fierce person, whose cultivation speed was second only to Lin Tianming, even the historically advantaged Lin Tianyue felt inferior; his strength was unmatched among his peers.

With him participating in the training, the clan members involved should not be in great danger.

Thinking of this, Lin Tianming changed the topic, and started discussing the way of Alchemy Dao with Grandfather.

After more than a decade, Lin Shigong had immersed himself in Alchemy Dao, and his success rate in refining lower grade Second Order elixirs had become very high. With an increasing number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the family, there was a large consumption of elixirs, plus the need to train the young clan members in alchemy, cumbersome clan duties seriously hindered his own cultivation.

However, he didn’t care about this. He was very clear that breaking through Foundation Establishment had been extremely difficult for him, his potential almost exhausted, and the hope for advancing to the Golden Core Stage was too slim. He might as well devote himself to studying alchemy and do his best for the family.

Lin Tianming also tried to persuade him, saying he was still young, and with some Heaven-Defying Treasures, it wasn’t impossible to have a breakthrough.

However, Grandfather was not swayed at all, so there was nothing he could do.

Lin Shigong chuckled, temporarily sidestepping the subject and finally lightened the heavy atmosphere.

An hour later, Lin Tianming and his grandfather left the cave dwelling to busy themselves with their own affairs.

After leaving his mother’s cave dwelling, he walked on the Bluestone Plaza atop the main peak.

Just before reaching his own cave dwelling courtyard, he bumped into Lin Tianfeng and Lin Tianhong.

Seeing Lin Tianming, faces of Lin Tianfeng and the others lit up with joy, and they hurriedly walked up to greet him. “Tianming, you’re out of seclusion?”

“Big brother, congratulations on your successful Foundation Establishment!” Lin Tianming cupped his fist and smiled.

Lin Tianfeng forced a smile and then said, “Sixth brother, there’s no need to be so formal, you’re already at the Third Level of Foundation Establishment, the difference in our cultivation is growing bigger and bigger!”

“Yeah… Sixth brother is getting stronger and stronger, and our gap is widening. I’m afraid that gap will only grow more, and we might never catch up!” Lin Tianhong chimed in.

Seeing what they said, Lin Tianming felt a bit helpless but could only comfort them with a few words.

“You both are overthinking it. As cultivation progresses toward the later stages, breakthroughs become increasingly difficult. It took me five years to break through a single realm, and the intervals following will be even longer. Without the aid of treasures, it could take ten years to break through a single level.”

“Once you enter the Foundation Establishment Stage, the initial cultivation shouldn’t be hard, and you will soon catch up to me!”

Lin Tianming’s comforting words helped firm their resolve, and a glimmer of hope sparked in their hearts.

Afterward, Lin Tianfeng invited Lin Tianming and himself to his cave dwelling for a small gathering, to which both readily agreed.

Soon, the three of them arrived at a courtyard, not far from Lin Tianming’s dwelling within the same area.

With Lin Tianfeng’s successful foundation building, the Tian branch welcomed its second Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and the empty courtyard gradually gained an occupant.

Sitting in the courtyard, the three brothers had tea and chatted leisurely, enjoying their rare moments of relaxation.

Soon, Lin Xingzhi and Lin Xingcheng also rushed over. Seeing Lin Tianming, Lin Xingzhi excitedly said, “Tianming, I thought you hadn’t left seclusion. It’s great we’ve met today, we must have a proper gathering.”

Lin Tianming laughed. He had only come out of seclusion today, and only Grandfather and a few others from his mother’s side were aware. Lin Tianfeng had merely come across him by chance, so it was normal for them to be unaware.

However, upon hearing about their foundation building, he was also ecstatic, having intended to congratulate them in person, he didn’t expect to encounter them here.

His thoughts returning, he laughed and replied, “Congratulations to the two Elder Uncles on your breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, the family has gained a few more pillars.”

“Haha… pillars, I dare not claim to be. It was just luck, but we have all benefited from your light these years. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for us to achieve Foundation Establishment in this lifetime,” Lin Xingcheng sincerely said.

No sooner had he finished speaking, Lin Xingzhi also reflected, “Indeed… without the White Jade Grass Tianming obtained from the Secret Realm, it would have been a tough call whether we could have established a foundation at all!”

Gathering together brought the atmosphere to a high point.

The five enjoyed drinks while chatting and sharing cultivation insights, each gaining a lot from the exchange.

The spirited gathering continued late into the night, and only then did everyone rise to say their farewells and leave.

Ling Tianming walked alongside them on the Bluestone path, with Lin Xingcheng and Lin Xingzhi heading to the Xing Clan Members’ courtyard area, while Lin Tianhong, yet to establish a foundation, lived in his father’s courtyard.

Lin Xingzhi and the other invited Lin Tianming to get together another day, and he generously accepted the invitation before saying goodbye to them all and returning to his dwelling.

Sitting on the meditation cushion in his secret chamber, he brought his hands together and smoothly ran his Cultivation Technique through a Grand Circulation, and began his cultivation.