Chapter 423 - 226: Opening the Mansion, Sinking Star, and Condensing the Qi Mansion

It must be said that having my elder brother handle things is still reliable; even before Liou Yuan spoke, Liou Zhen had already settled matters.

"I hope the Sect Leader doesn’t cause any trouble."

"Although Wood Spiritual Qi is precious, besides cultivating Foundation Establishment Techniques, it really has no other use."

Liou Yuan still finds Xuanyi’s conduct somewhat unpredictable.

This Hundred Ghosts Asura, who once dominated the Cyan Feather Realm, has a mind full of twists and turns, and no one knows what he’s thinking.

Brotherhood is heartfelt. With one glance, Liou Zhen saw Liou Yuan’s concerns and gently reassured him, "Don’t worry, even if the Sect Leader doesn’t agree, Elder Brother will find another way for you."

"It’s not like there’s only one source of Wood Spiritual Qi in the world."

When Liou Zhen said this, there was strong confidence in his words.

"Yes, indeed, my elder brother is now one of the most prominent figures among the Inner Sect Disciples of the Five Extremes Mountain."

Liou Yuan’s eyes narrowed into a joyful arc, deeply appreciating the advantages of having a strong backing.

Two matters already have a direction.

Liou Zhen did not leave immediately but continued discussing the Chaotic Scene issue.

"There’s been no movement from the Liou Family, and the quieter it is, the more cautiously we must handle it."

"With just two months left until the Chaotic Scene, you shouldn’t leave the sect. I’ll remind the Disciplinary Hall, and I’m confident those elders will understand."

Now everyone in the Inner Sect hierarchy knows there’s a possibility Liou Yuan may become a Foundation Establishment Array Master.

Especially several elders of the Disciplinary Hall value this matter greatly.

Liou Zhen was confident that those elders would agree before he said this.

"Okay!" Liou Yuan didn’t plan to go out anyway, even without Liou Zhen telling him.

He plans to retreat for these two months to see if he can open his Qi Mansion.

Liou Zhen’s willingness to handle matters for him naturally pleased Liou Yuan, and he nodded repeatedly at these words.

Then Liou Yuan began to ask Liou Zhen about the ways to open the Qi Mansion.

Foundation Establishment is no trivial matter; there are no records of its intricacies even in the library. After all, in such a world that values inheritance so heavily, who would pass down Foundation Establishment experience if not master to disciple?

So, Liou Yuan still had a vague understanding of opening the Qi Mansion.

Fortunately, Liou Zhen had established his foundation years ago, and his experience was highly beneficial for Liou Yuan, helping him avoid taking the wrong path.

Faced with Liou Yuan’s inquiries, Liou Zhen naturally held nothing back.

He first succinctly explained the significance of the Foundation Establishment stage.

"The body of a Qi Cultivator is ultimately mortal, with a limit to receiving Spiritual Qi. Upon reaching the Peak of Qi Cultivation, Spiritual Power circulates, and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians are fully connected. Despite this, adding more energy only overflows the filled container, proving futile."

"To advance further on the path of immortality, one must open the mansion and establish a foundation."

"This act of opening the mansion is crucial to Foundation Establishment. It involves using Dharma Compatibility to carve open a spiritual mansion within the body, building the Door of Profound Vagina, to receive the True Essence of the mixed primordial energy. Only thus can one break through the shackles of the physical form, providing a base for progressing on the great path."

Liou Yuan sat across from Liou Zhen, listening intently with a solemn expression.

He is now in the situation Liou Zhen described, where his physical body can no longer accommodate more Spiritual Power.

Although absorbing Geng Metal Spiritual Qi brought changes to the Spiritual Power, these changes remained within the Qi Cultivation Realm.

"The act of opening the mansion is critical and risky. Although it sounds easy to carve a mansion within the body, the force of opening is fierce and explosive. Any mistake could lead to body collapse and the rupture of energy channels."

"To pass this critical barrier safely, one crucial aspect must be observed, and it must not be taken lightly."

At this point, Liou Zhen’s tone paused, looking at Liou Yuan with his faintly golden eyes dyed from practicing the Geng Metal Refining Form Skill.

"That is, the cultivation technique and the five elements of the Star Acupoint for the cultivator opening the mansion."

"For example, the Geng Metal Refining Form Skill you practice has the property of metal for this Foundation Establishment Technique."

"If you choose to open the Qi Mansion near the Liver Mansion, as the liver belongs to wood, metal overcomes wood, the force of opening the mansion will certainly affect your body, leading to the most dreadful outcome."

"If you choose the Kidney Mansion, as the kidney belongs to water, water nurtures metal; even if you can open the Qi Mansion, the quality of the Qi Mansion will be affected."

"Thus, you should know where to choose to open your mansion, correct?"

"The Lung Mansion!" Liou Yuan immediately voiced his choice.

"That’s correct." Liou Zhen gave Liou Yuan an approving look.

"The Geng Metal Refining Form Skill requires the Lung Mansion as a foundation to fully utilize the technique’s properties."

"It also reduces the risk of bodily collapse."

"However, risks remain as the force of opening the mansion is overwhelming. The most prudent approach is to consume a Stabilizing Elixir to stabilize the body, improving the chances of opening the mansion by thirty percent."

"Stabilizing Elixir?" Liou Yuan muttered the name of the Stabilizing Elixir, just as he was about to inquire about its cost.

Liou Zhen reached out his hand, grabbing a jade bottle and, using True Essence, sent it across the air to Liou Yuan.

"I noticed early on your intention to open the mansion. This Stabilizing Elixir I exchanged within the Inner Sect, and I was preoccupied with this, which caused the delay."

Liou Yuan was momentarily stunned, gazing at the jade bottle in his hand, then looking at Liou Zhen’s teasing smile, feeling silently touched in his heart.

The previous elixir to enhance his cultivation was also prepared by Liou Zhen.

This time, the Stabilizing Elixir required for opening the mansion was also prepared in advance by Liou Zhen. This elder brother of his, always looking after him.

Liou Zhen continued, "After opening the mansion, you must not haphazardly direct Spiritual Power into the Qi Mansion. Before the Star Acupoint descends into the Qi Mansion, it’s a bottomless pit where no amount of Spiritual Power will be satiated, and it only goes in without coming out."

"The next phase is the second step of Foundation Establishment, Sinking Star."

"According to the guidance of the cultivation technique, lead the Star Acupoint into the Qi Mansion. Once this is half-achieved, it can be considered Half-Step Foundation Establishment."

"The Sinking Star process takes a long time, a year or two if short, four or five years if long. During this process, Divine Sense grows, and Heart Demons follow, so the entire process must be without any disturbance."

"Any slight misstep could lead to the collapsing of the Divine Soul."

Liou Zhen spoke the last few words with particular seriousness.

"Is it that dangerous?" Liou Yuan gasped, opening his mouth.

He had long heard about the perils of Foundation Establishment, with tales of body and soul collapse, leaving Liou Yuan’s scalp tingling.

Previously believing in his high qualifications, Liou Yuan had a certain dismissiveness towards Foundation Establishment. Now, he had no pride left.

"After the Sinking Star comes the final step of condensing the Qi Mansion."

"This step is actually the easiest. Having passed the most difficult phases of opening the mansion and the Sinking Star, you just need to integrate all your Spiritual Power, blood, and energy with the Star Acupoint inside the Qi Mansion."

"The day all three unify is the day the Qi Mansion condenses, thereby reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm."