Cultivation: Starting with a Dual Cultivation Technique at the Immortal Rank

53: Chapter 53 Foundation Building Success Known Throughout the WorldLi Yifei toyed with the Jade Slip in his hand, but his gaze drifted further away. He instructed, ”This list is only the first step. Within the Sect, resources are limited.”

”Outside the Sect, in the vast Cultivation World, there are still large tracts of ’fertile soil’ waiting for us to develop.”

”Xue’er, continue to utilize the strength of those affiliated Families to expand our reach to all the markets and towns within the Qingyun Sect’s sphere of influence. Start gathering information on female Loose Cultivators who are unaffiliated but have outstanding talent.”

”The base of Loose Cultivators is massive; there must be many uncut gems hidden among them, just lacking an opportunity. This data collection will take time, so we should start as early as possible.”

”Yes, Husband!” Murong Xue’s eyes lit up, immediately understanding Li Yifei’s meaning.

Just as the two were discussing their future plans, a powerful surge of Spiritual Qi suddenly erupted from the secluded cultivation area at the back of Yifei Peak, soaring into the sky!

Boom!

The Spiritual Qi above the entire Yifei Peak seemed to be drawn by some invisible force, frantically converging toward the Quiet Room where Qin Mengyao was in seclusion, forming a visible Spiritual Qi vortex!

This was... a sign of Foundation Establishment! Moreover, it was a Foundation Establishment with an incredibly solid Foundation, triggering a phenomenon of heaven and earth!

”It has begun.” Li Yifei stood up, gazing at the spectacular sight, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

He thought to himself, ”Mengyao’s Breakthrough comes at the perfect time. Once she succeeds, such a commotion will serve as the best ’advertisement’ for my conquest of those gifted daughters in the Inner Sect.”

”A bitter Cultivator who failed twice and was judged by everyone to have a bleak future can soar to the sky here at my Yifei Peak. What could be more persuasive than this?”

This Foundation Establishment phenomenon triggered by Qin Mengyao lasted for three full days and nights.

The massive Spiritual Qi vortex above Yifei Peak drew the attention of almost everyone in the Qingyun Sect.

Three days later, when the Spiritual Qi vortex had completely poured into the Quiet Room, a powerful and fresh Foundation Establishment Stage pressure swept out in all directions! Subsequently, all the phenomena dissipated, and Yifei Peak returned to tranquility.

It’s a success!

The stone door of the Quiet Room slowly opened, and a brand-new figure appeared at the entrance.

Qin Mengyao was still dressed in that simple and elegant moon-white gown, but her entire temperament had undergone a world-shaking transformation.

The fatigue and bitterness once held between her brows had vanished, replaced by a confidence and radiance stemming from a leap in her level of life.

Her skin was as white and translucent as jade, seemingly shimmering with a faint treasure-like luster. Her clear eyes were now as bright as stars, filled with joy and vitality.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw Li Yifei, who had been waiting outside for a long time.

”Husband!”

Qin Mengyao could no longer restrain the wild joy and excitement in her heart. She gave a cheer and, like a young swallow returning to the woods, lunged into Li Yifei’s embrace, holding him tightly.

”I did it! Husband, I really did it! I’ve become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!” She buried her face deep in his chest, her voice trembling slightly with excitement, as warm tears soaked his lapel.

”I saw it, and I felt it too.” Li Yifei held her back tightly, stroking her smooth long hair, his heart also filled with a sense of accomplishment. ”Congratulations, Mengyao. From today on, you are a true person of the Immortal Dao, with a Lifespan of five hundred years. The world is vast, and you are free to roam.”

”No...” Qin Mengyao looked up at him with tearful eyes, her gaze filled with inseparable attachment and deep affection.

”All of this was given to me by Husband. Without Husband, I might have already had my path severed during the third failure, turning into a handful of yellow earth. It was Husband who gave me new life, gave me the Great Dao, and gave me a home...”

Saying this, she could no longer control her emotions. She stood on her tiptoes and pressed her soft lips against Li Yifei’s.

This kiss carried no trace of lust, only the purest and most fervent gratitude and love.

After a long time, their lips parted. Qin Mengyao’s face was flushed, yet she still boldly hooked her arms around Li Yifei’s neck, hanging onto him like a child asking for candy, and cooed in a happy, nasal tone, ”Husband, I don’t care. From today on, I want you to stay with me for three days! Put aside all Cultivation and Alchemy!”

Looking at the woman in his arms, who had transformed from a cold and resilient bitter Cultivator into a happy little woman who knew how to act spoiled and be dependent.

Li Yifei laughed heartily and dotingly pinched her nose. ”Alright, whatever you say! For these three days, I belong only to you.”

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Meanwhile, Qin Mengyao’s successful Foundation Establishment was like a giant boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up massive waves throughout the Qingyun Sect.

In the Outer Sect Disciple area, countless Disciples gathered in front of the Mission Hall, buzzing with discussion.

”Have you heard? Senior Sister Qin Mengyao from the Inner Sect’s Talisman Courtyard has successfully established her Foundation! Just yesterday!”

”How is that possible! Hasn’t she already failed twice? The Sect Elders all asserted she had no hope of Foundation Establishment in this life!”

”It’s absolutely true! The phenomenon above Yifei Peak lasted for three days and nights. Several Senior Sisters from the Inner Sect went to see it and confirmed she was breaking through. The commotion was enormous!”

”Heavens! How... how was this achieved? Could it be that Senior Brother Li of Yifei Peak... acted again?”

”Who else could it be but him! Have you forgotten Senior Sister Su Yanran? And those ten Junior Sisters who just entered the Sect and broke through so rapidly! Yifei Peak isn’t just a mountain peak; it’s an immortal mountain that can turn stone into gold!”

”I regret it so much! When Senior Brother Li was recruiting Concubines, why did I hold back because of that ridiculous bit of pride! Now Senior Sister Qin has reached the heavens in a single bound, while we’re still fighting tooth and nail for a few Spirit Stones!”

In the Inner Sect, and even within the circles of Core Disciples, the discussion was on a much deeper level.

Inside an elegant teahouse, several Core Disciples sat facing each other with solemn expressions.

”What do you all think of the Qin Mengyao matter?” A young man in brocade robes spoke first.

”What is there to think?” another female Cultivator with a cold and beautiful appearance snorted.

”That Li Yifei is no longer someone we can see through. We all know Qin Mengyao’s situation.”

”Two failures, a damaged Dao Heart—her Foundation was bound to be deficient. To not only succeed in Foundation Establishment under such circumstances but also trigger a phenomenon of heaven and earth, this is definitely not something a common foundation establishment pill could achieve!”

”Indeed,” a mature-looking Cultivator nodded in agreement. ”The only explanation is that Li Yifei’s Dual Cultivation Technique is already powerful enough to compensate for Foundation deficiencies and reshape another’s potential! He is Changing fate against the Heavens!”

”Hiss...” Everyone present couldn’t help but gasp.

Changing fate against the Heavens! The weight of these words was immense!

”Murong Xue’s choice, looking at it now, was incredibly wise.” For the first time, a trace of complex emotion flickered in the cold female Cultivator’s eyes—envy and regret.

”We are still scheming for our families, for resources, and for that distant Great Dao, yet she has already climbed onto a giant vessel to the heavens. She has stepped ahead of all of us.”

Throughout the entire Qingyun Sect, from the Outer Sect to the Core, countless female Disciples felt unprecedented waves of emotion in their hearts at this moment.