Fang Hao sat cross-legged in the center of the room, his expression solemn.

He spent an entire day setting up three layers of Restrictions within the room: the outermost was the Four Symbols Guardian Formation, the middle was the Five Elements Isolation Formation, and the innermost was the Space Distortion Formation he had just learned.

Even a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator would have to expend quite some effort to force a Breakthrough.

"That’s about enough." Fang Hao nodded with satisfaction and began arranging his cultivation resources.

Hundreds of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones were arranged around him into a Spirit Gathering Formation, emitting rich Spiritual Qi.

Dozens of bottles of Medicinal Pills were neatly arranged: qi gathering pills to replenish spiritual power, marrow cleansing pills to purify his Physique, and most importantly, seven foundation establishment pills!

Looking at the seven foundation establishment pills shimmering with colorful light, Fang Hao took a deep breath.

For an ordinary Cultivator, one foundation establishment pill is enough for Foundation Establishment.

But with his Seven Spiritual Roots, he absolutely needed seven!

"Let’s begin!" Fang Hao adjusted his breathing and circulated the Myriad Manifestations Heaven Swallowing Art.

Once the Cultivation Technique was activated, the surrounding Spiritual Qi surged in like a tidal wave!

His Seven Spiritual Roots exerted force simultaneously, crazily absorbing the Spiritual Qi and forming a small vortex within his body.

Fang Hao first swallowed a handful of qi gathering pills.

The medicinal power dissolved, his spiritual power surged, and his Meridians began to ache faintly.

He hurriedly guided the spiritual power to circulate through his body, slowly refining it.

After his state stabilized, Fang Hao took out the first foundation establishment pill.

"The first one, Solidify the Root and Cultivate the Origin!" Fang Hao swallowed the Medicinal Pill.

As the foundation establishment pill entered his abdomen, it immediately turned into a warm current that surged throughout his entire body.

The medicinal power was gentle yet persistent, beginning to strengthen his Meridians and stabilize his Dantian.

Fang Hao guided the medicinal power, slowly polishing his Foundation.

This process could not be rushed, much like building a house requires laying a good Foundation first.

Three days later, the medicinal power of the first foundation establishment pill was completely absorbed.

Fang Hao felt his Meridians become tougher, and his Dantian had also expanded slightly.

"The second one, Cleansing Marrow and Cutting Hair!" Fang Hao swallowed the second foundation establishment pill.

The medicinal power of this one was fierce, like a raging fire burning his body!

Fang Hao felt excruciating pain throughout his body, as if every cell was being torn apart and reconstructed!

He gritted his teeth and persisted, circulating his Cultivation Technique to guide the medicinal power to cleanse his Physical Body.

Filth was expelled from his pores, emitting a foul odor.

This was the process of shedding one’s mortal body and exchanging it for a new one; although painful, it was essential.

Another three days passed, and the pain gradually subsided.

Fang Hao felt his body become much lighter, and his sensitivity to Spiritual Qi became sharper.

"The third one, Expanding Meridians and Opening Apertures!" The third foundation establishment pill went down.

The medicinal power surged straight into his Meridians like a dam breaking!

Fang Hao felt as if his Meridians were about to burst, so he hurriedly channeled all his effort into guiding it.

One aperture after another was forced open, and his Meridians continued to expand.

This process was fraught with danger; the slightest mistake could shatter all his Meridians!

Fortunately, Fang Hao’s Foundation was solid, and with such a miraculous Cultivation Technique as the Myriad Manifestations Heaven Swallowing Art, he managed to pass through it without danger.

At this point, Fang Hao’s Meridians were several times wider than those of his peers, and his spiritual power circulated more smoothly.

"The fourth one, Condensing Liquid into Origin!" The fourth foundation establishment pill was consumed.

This Medicinal Pill had a unique power, beginning to compress and liquefy the gaseous spiritual power within his Dantian!

Converting spiritual power into origin is a critical step in Foundation Establishment!

Fang Hao felt as if his Dantian was being struck by a heavy hammer, causing extreme pain.

The gaseous spiritual power resisted the compression, rampaging within his Dantian!

He exerted all his strength to suppress it, guiding the medicinal power to compress the spiritual power bit by bit.

This process was slow and painful, like a tug-of-war taking place within his Dantian.

Five days passed, and Fang Hao finally liquefied more than half of his spiritual power.

A pool of spiritual origin appeared within his Dantian, incomparably pure.

"The fifth one, Condensing Origin and Solidifying the Platform!" The fifth foundation establishment pill was consumed.

The medicinal power surged straight into his Dantian, beginning to condense the Dao Platform!

This is the most core step of Foundation Establishment—building the Dao Foundation and condensing the Dao Platform!

Under the influence of the medicinal power, the spiritual origin began to solidify, gradually forming the prototype of a platform.

But just at this moment, an unexpected change occurred!

His Seven Spiritual Roots suddenly became restless!

Spiritual power of different attributes clashed with each other, and the Dao Platform became extremely unstable, ready to collapse at any moment!

"Not good!" Fang Hao was greatly alarmed.

Foundation Establishment with Seven Spiritual Roots was indeed difficult; it was hard to harmonize spiritual power of different attributes!

He hurriedly swallowed the sixth foundation establishment pill: "The sixth one, Harmonizing Yin and Yang!"

The medicinal power dissolved, like a spring breeze bringing rain, slowly calming the restlessness of his Spiritual Roots.

The seven types of spiritual power gradually harmonized, and the Dao Platform stabilized once more.

Fang Hao seized the opportunity and exerted all his strength to condense the Dao Platform.

The Dao Platform slowly took shape, emitting a nine-colored radiance!

"A Ninth-Grade Dao Platform!" Fang Hao was wild with joy.

Dao Platforms are divided into nine grades, with the ninth grade being the highest and the first grade the lowest.

He had not expected that he would be able to condense the highest quality Dao Platform!

But just at this moment, the final hurdle arrived—the Heart Demon Tribulation!

Countless illusions emerged: his parents’ expectations, the mockery of his fellow disciples, the threats from Bao Zhijian, the affection of Liang Ling... All sorts of obsessions came one after another, shaking his Dao Heart!

"Break!" Fang Hao firmly guarded his true heart and circulated the Heart-Questioning Mirror.

The mirror’s light shone, and the illusions shattered one after another!

But the final Heart Demon was extremely powerful—it was actually another "Fang Hao"!

"Give up!" the Heart Demon sneered, "Seven Spiritual Roots have no future! Even if you succeed in Foundation Establishment, you can’t compare to a Single Spiritual Root! Why struggle so bitterly?"

Fang Hao’s Dao Heart trembled slightly, and he almost wavered.

But then he firmly stated: "My Dao, only I myself know! Although Seven Spiritual Roots are difficult, they have infinite potential! Today, I will surely succeed in Foundation Establishment!"

With his Dao Heart firm, the Heart Demon dissipated!

At this point, the Dao Platform was ninety percent condensed, but the final step was extremely difficult.

The seven types of spiritual power were hard to fuse perfectly, and the Dao Platform was always just a fraction away from Perfection.

"The seventh one, Perfecting the Dao Foundation!" Fang Hao swallowed the last foundation establishment pill!

A massive amount of medicinal power erupted, making the final sprint!

Under the influence of the medicinal power, the seven types of spiritual power finally fused perfectly, and the Dao Platform was completely formed!

"The Dao Foundation is built, success!" Fang Hao shouted, and the Ninth-Grade Dao Platform within his Dantian shone with great light!

The moment the Dao Platform took shape, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged in crazily!

Like a great whale drinking water, Fang Hao crazily absorbed the Spiritual Qi, consolidating his Realm.

This process lasted for an entire day!

When the Spiritual Qi gradually calmed down, Fang Hao’s cultivation had already stabilized at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage!

"I succeeded!" Fang Hao opened his eyes, and light shot from them.

Feeling the massive spiritual power within his body and the stable Dao Platform, Fang Hao was ecstatic.

So many hardships, so many obstacles, and today he had finally succeeded in Foundation Establishment!

And it was the most perfect Ninth-Grade Dao Platform!

Although he was only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, his spiritual power was so abundant that it was comparable to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!

"Is this the power of Foundation Establishment?" Fang Hao clenched his fists, feeling his entire body filled with strength.

He tried casting a Spell, and its power had greatly increased!

Especially the Earth Core Flame Fire, which he could control more freely, and its power had increased several times over!

"Finally... I have embarked on the true path of immortal cultivation!" Fang Hao looked up at the ceiling of the cave, his heart surging with emotion.

From a Servant Disciple to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he had walked this path for too long.

But it was all worth it!

After adjusting his breathing and stabilizing, Fang Hao removed the Restriction and walked out of the room.

Outside the room, in the courtyard, Liang Ling, Lin Wan, Li Xuan, and Zhu Pang were all waiting.

Seeing him come out, they all stepped forward.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Ning, on your successful Foundation Establishment!" everyone congratulated him in unison.

Fang Hao smiled and returned the gesture: "Thank you all, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, for acting as Protectors."

Liang Ling looked him over carefully, a flash of surprise in her eyes: "A Ninth-Grade Dao Platform?"

Fang Hao nodded: "Just luck."

Liang Ling rarely showed a look of approval: "Very good! As expected of..."

She did not finish her sentence, but the appreciation in her eyes was obvious.

Lin Wan giggled: "Junior Brother Ning is now a true Foundation Establishment Cultivator! You must treat us!"

Li Xuan and Zhu Pang also chimed in: "That’s right! You must treat us!"

Fang Hao was in a great mood: "Definitely! Definitely!"

While they were laughing and talking, Fang Hao noticed a cold gaze from afar—Bao Zhijian was staring at him coldly, his eyes full of jealousy and hatred.

Fang Hao looked back calmly, no longer afraid.

Now that he had succeeded in Foundation Establishment and possessed a Ninth-Grade Dao Platform, even if he couldn’t defeat Bao Zhijian, he had the power to protect himself.

The path of immortal cultivation is a new Realm with every step.

After Foundation Establishment comes Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Void Refining, Body Integration, Mahayana, and Undergoing Tribulation to Ascension to the Immortal Realm; the path of immortal cultivation is long indeed.