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238: Perfect Dao Foundation[”Ordinary Cultivators entering this deadly place fear it and see it as an obstacle to cultivation. But little do they know that for my Holy Sect’s ’Blood Prison Underworld Canon,’ this environment is the ultimate crucible!”]

[”Using this ancient altar as a base, setting up the ’Blood Sacrifice Reverse Origin Grand Array’ allows one to forcibly extract the remaining Heaven and Earth Origin of this Secret Realm, and even offers a sliver of a chance to plunder the comprehension of rules left behind by that Venerable Yintian...”]

[”At that time, using massive amounts of Blood Fiend Qi as a guide and the Secret Realm’s Origin as a Foundation, I can forge the legendary—Blood Prison Demonic Foundation!”]

[”This is one of the Perfect Dao Foundations! Once successful, my potential will surpass the previous sages of the Holy Sect, pointing directly toward the Nascent Soul Dao, and even making Soul Transformation achievable!”]

[”In the future, this vast Cultivation World will have a place for me, Standing for Fierce Blood Sun!” Thinking of this exciting prospect, even with Standing for Fierce Blood Sun’s composure, his breathing quickened slightly, and a sickly blush appeared on his face.]

Lin Jingyu read the intelligence word by word, feeling a chill surge from the soles of his feet straight to his crown, as if his entire body had been frozen solid.

What a Standing for Fierce Blood Sun! What a vicious heart! What immense ambition!

He had originally thought the Demonic Cultivators’ goal was to summon a Demon God or transform the land into a Demonic Domain; while evil, it was still within the realm of understanding.

But he never expected Standing for Fierce Blood Sun’s scheme to be so profound and selfish! He not only planned to perform a blood sacrifice on all the Cultivators who entered the Secret Realm, but also to pull the rug out from under the Secret Realm itself, plundering its remaining Origin and the rule comprehension of the Ancient Mighty Figures!

This was no longer simple murder and treasure snatching; it was utter destruction and plunder, solely for the sake of achieving his personal Dao!

According to the hidden records in the supplementary chapters of the Taihao Elixir Canon, the Foundation Establishment realm is the beginning of the Immortal Path, and yet there is a distinction as vast as heaven and earth.

It is divided into Low Grade, Medium Grade, High Grade, Supreme Grade, and the Perfect Dao Foundation, which is Heaven-Defying and only exists in ancient legends.

In the current Cultivation World, resources are scarce and Legacies are broken. Achieving Medium Grade Foundation Establishment is already considered a regional Talent, while High Grade Foundation Establishment is extremely rare, enough to become a core True Disciple of a Major Sect.

As for the Perfect Dao Foundation, it is a supreme Foundation that would make even the Ancient Mighty Figures take notice, determining how far one can travel on the future Dao Path.

If Standing for Fierce Blood Sun truly succeeds in forming this ”Blood Prison Demonic Foundation,” an extremely terrifying figure will rise within the Demonic Path, spelling a catastrophe for the entire Cultivation World.

However, after this chill passed, a bolder, crazier, and more tempting thought began to rapidly sprout and spread in his heart, like a prairie fire.

Seize this Opportunity!

The Secret Realm Origin is one of the purest Origin forces between Heaven and Earth; although its attributes lean toward cold, yin, and deathly stillness, all laws share the same Origin, and its essence is energy of an extremely high level.

If he could use the profound mysteries of the Spirit Refining Art to guide, purify, and transform it, he might be able to turn it into something he could use.

The risk was undoubtedly unimaginably huge!

This was equivalent to snatching food from a tiger’s mouth, attempting to steal the Foundation for achieving the Dao—which was Standing for Fierce Blood Sun’s inevitable goal—from a vicious True Disciple of the Demonic Path who had meticulously planned everything and whose strength far surpassed his own.

If he failed, his fate would definitely be even more tragic than having his body and soul utterly destroyed.

But the rewards were equally unimaginable!

If he succeeded, perhaps... Lin Jingyu would also have the chance to glimpse that legendary Perfect Dao Foundation! This would pave a Heaven-Reaching Great Dao for his path of cultivation!

Once this thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

His heart pounded violently, and blood rushed faster through his veins. An indescribable mix of excitement and determination filled his entire body. Danger and Opportunity existing side-by-side has always been the iron rule of the Cultivation World.

This Secret Realm trip was fraught with complications, but perhaps, in the darkness, his greatest Opportunity lay right here.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, and his eyes regained their calm sharpness. This matter was fraught with a thousand difficulties and ten thousand dangers; he must plan carefully before acting and absolutely could not afford the slightest mistake.

First, he needed to unify the opinions within the team, making sure that Core Fighting Forces like Feng Xixi and Xu Li realized the seriousness of the situation and were willing to cooperate.

He stepped out of the Temporary Stone Chamber. Outside, Feng Xixi, Qin Yue, Xu Li, Xu Shousheng, and the others had already finished adjusting their breathing and were discussing something in low voices, the atmosphere heavy.

Zhao Mang, Gu Yue, Shui Sheng, and the others were also gathered nearby, their Qi having recovered significantly.

Seeing Lin Jingyu emerge, everyone’s gaze focused on him in unison.

Feng Xixi spoke sincerely: ”Jingyu, your Medicinal Pills truly have extraordinary curative effects. Our strength has mostly recovered.”

Everyone was filled with gratitude toward Lin Jingyu, thankful for the life-saving grace and the healing grace.

Lin Jingyu scanned the group, nodded, and spoke with a serious tone: ”Just now, I carefully sorted through the memory fragments obtained from the Remnant Soul of that Demonic Cultivator Leader, and I discovered a shocking secret.”

He deliberately concealed the most critical parts of the intelligence panel and Standing for Fierce Blood Sun’s true purpose, only emphasizing the cruelty and urgency of the blood sacrifice. This wasn’t lying, merely holding back information.

”That Standing for Fierce Blood Sun doesn’t care about summoning any Demon God at all. His real goal is to blood sacrifice everyone who entered the Secret Realm!

Including us, and also... those Demonic Cultivators under his command!”

Lin Jingyu’s voice carried a hint of coldness.

”He used the promise of promotion to Inner Sect Disciple as bait, driving those Demonic Cultivators to repair and activate the altar. In reality, he is preparing a grand blood sacrifice ritual for himself.

Once the altar is fully activated, every living being in the Secret Realm will become fuel for his cultivation of Evil Arts!”

”What?”

”He won’t even spare his own people?”

”What a malicious heart!”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression changed, and gasps of cold air rose one after another.

Especially Cultivators who had surrendered, like Ouyang Ming, they turned pale and trembled all over. They had held onto a sliver of hope, but now they realized they were already fish on someone else’s cutting board.

”We must stop him! Otherwise, everyone will die!”

Zhao Mang, who had the most explosive temper, roared upon hearing this, his hair and beard bristling, and his Blood Qi surging around him.

Vice President Gu Yue frowned tightly, his face showing deeper worry:

”If that is truly the case, the area around the altar must be a Dragon’s Pool and a Tiger’s Den, heavily guarded. Standing for Fierce Blood Sun’s own strength is unfathomable; he has likely already stepped half a foot into the Foundation Establishment realm. A frontal assault... would be as difficult as ascending to heaven!”

Shopkeeper Shui Sheng also nodded in agreement: ”Fellow Daoist Gu Yue is absolutely right. They are numerous and we are few; they are rested and we are weary. The chances of victory in a head-on conflict are slim.”

Lin Jingyu took a deep breath and said solemnly: ”Seniors are absolutely right. A frontal assault would indeed be like striking a rock with an egg. But we are not without Opportunity.”

He looked sharply toward the direction of the altar and continued:

”Standing for Fierce Blood Sun intends to perform a blood sacrifice, and Demonic Cultivators are included in it. This means the Demonic Cultivators are not a monolith; they are also pawns who have been deceived and utilized. Perhaps... we can exploit this point to create chaos and act according to the situation.

Standing for Fierce Blood Sun, for the sake of the blood sacrifice, will inevitably need to concentrate his energy to control the altar at a crucial moment. That will be our Opportunity!”