The Immortal Cultivation World of Male Inferiority and Female Supremacy-Chapter 153. Sudden Foundation Establishment

After memorizing the Heaven and Earth Qiankun Technique, Fang Zhou activated the Wise Time.

A sense of emptiness surged in his heart, his mind went blank, his emotions reduced to the minimum, and he felt as if he was floating on clouds.

How he wished he could stay like this forever.

Such thoughts appeared unknowingly in his mind, but fortunately, Fang Zhou remembered the important matters and slowly recalled the Heaven and Earth Qiankun Technique he had just memorized.

The technique, which originally seemed as inscrutable as the heavens, finally appeared as simple as basic arithmetic.

Having understood the technique, the next step in cultivation became straightforward. Although his enlightenment was poor, in terms of studying methodologies, Fang Zhou was adept.

His thoughts quickly immersed themselves in cultivation, completely indifferent to the outside world.

He once again entered a state of enlightenment.

Not knowing how long had passed, Fang Zhou was awakened by a pang of swelling pain, pulling him out of the enlightenment state.

The swelling pain came from his entire body, inside out, hurting all over.

Fang Zhou immediately realized that it was caused by the excessive absorption of spiritual energy.

Ling Xiaoyue had said that to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, one must accumulate a vast amount of spiritual energy until the body couldn’t hold it anymore and it overflowed.

Enduring the pain, Fang Zhou opened the system and saw the Heaven and Earth Qiankun Technique listed under the techniques tab.

He had learned this amazing technique using Wise Time.

After understanding the Heaven and Earth Qiankun Technique, Fang Zhou realized that this technique included stages from Qi Refinement to Ascension, essentially a complete cultivation guide "From Beginner to Ascension" for cultivators.

Fang Zhou had currently mastered the Qi Refinement Chapter; the speed and amount of refining spiritual energy were comparable to New Moon Qi.

Using the Qi Refinement Chapter of the Heaven and Earth Qiankun Technique, Fang Zhou simultaneously employed New Moon Qi. The combination produced a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts, filling his body to the brim.

He had now reached the critical point of Qi Refining Realm and had to begin the breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Realm; excess spiritual energy could harm his body.

But Ling Xiaoyue hadn’t explained how to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The Heaven and Earth Qiankun Technique contained the method for Foundation Establishment, but Fang Zhou had only learned the Qi Refinement Chapter; the Foundation Establishment Chapter remained unlearned, and Wise Time had entered a cooldown, requiring a month before it could be used again.

Without the enhancement from Wise Time, he couldn’t understand it on his own.

Fang Zhou hadn’t expected to get stuck at this awkward stage.

Enduring the pain, he summoned the Xuanyuan Sword and headed straight for Yujian Peak.

At Yujian Peak, Fang Zhou quickly found Yu Qing, and casually asked her for the detailed process of Foundation Establishment.

Yu Qing was somewhat curious about why Fang Zhou needed it but didn’t think much.

All sects had their own methods for Foundation Establishment. Although they were mostly similar, there were still some unknown tips and experiences that could increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment.

Although it wasn’t confidential, it couldn’t be casually given to others. Fortunately, as a True Disciple, Yu Qing had the privilege to immediately write down a very detailed Foundation Establishment process for Fang Zhou, including the problems and solutions she encountered during her own Foundation Establishment.

After writing it down, Yu Qing smiled and asked Fang Zhou, "Taoist Fang, are you preparing to establish your Foundation soon?"

Fang Zhou laughed heartily, "Not so soon, just trying to get familiar and be mentally prepared."

Getting the Foundation Establishment process, Fang Zhou felt relieved, bid farewell to Yu Qing, and quickly left Yujian Peak.

Watching his departing figure, Yu Qing felt puzzled.

Returning to Moon Viewing Peak, instead of going back to the bamboo house beside the waterfall, Fang Zhou chose a secluded place on Moon Viewing Peak, ensuring he wouldn’t be easily found.

Then he picked up the gourd and released Cheng Xing directly.

Cheng Xing, suddenly released, looked bewildered, holding a brush she had been using to draw manga, and suddenly found herself outside.

Fang Zhou placed his hands on Cheng Xing’s shoulders, looking seriously at her, "Cheng Xing, I have an extremely important task for you."

Although confused, seeing Fang Zhou’s seriousness, Cheng Xing became serious as well, "Sir, tell me!"

"I’m about to establish my Foundation, I need you to protect me. Use your thousand-mile eyes and sharp-hearing ear to monitor the surroundings. If anyone approaches, wake me up."

Fang Zhou had carefully thought about entrusting this task to Cheng Xing.

With Ling Xiaoyue absent, Cheng Xing was his closest ally among the gourd siblings, having the highest intimacy and favorability towards him.

He hadn’t considered entering the gourd himself, where it was safer, but the instability of the third sibling inside made it risky; nobody knew if she would act irrationally.

Hence, releasing Cheng Xing was the best option, as the chance of her harming him was minimal, constrained by the Heart Demon Oath. If something happened to Fang Zhou, the gourd siblings would suffer as well, making Cheng Xing the most suitable choice.

Though Yu Qing was also an option, with their acquaintance being too short, Fang Zhou couldn’t afford to take the risk.

After hearing Fang Zhou’s words, Cheng Xing’s eyes widened in surprise, "Now? Just like this?"

"That’s right!"

Fang Zhou embraced Cheng Xing, whispering in her ear, "I can only rely on you now. Can I trust you?"

Cheng Xing’s face flushed, turning red up to her ears.

She gritted her teeth and hugged Fang Zhou tightly, "Trust me."

Fang Zhou felt relieved; for safety, he even used the beauty tactic. Second sibling, don’t mess up this time.

They felt each other’s bodies briefly before reluctantly letting go.

Without further delay or hesitation, Fang Zhou sat cross-legged, memorized the Foundation Establishment process written by Yu Qing to ensure no omissions, and began the process.

Cheng Xing quietly stepped aside, first using her thousand-mile eyes and sharp-hearing ear to observe the surroundings of Moon Viewing Peak, ensuring no one approached.

Fang Zhou had told her that this place was within the Heavenly Sword Sect, a renowned sect known for Demon Extermination. Cheng Xing had heard of it at Lanruo Temple.

The Heavenly Sword Sect was a prestigious righteous sect, specializing in demon extermination. Cheng Xing, being a demon herself, wouldn’t want to be discovered here.

After a while, Cheng Xing noticed the spiritual energy rapidly gathering towards Fang Zhou, realizing he had started the Foundation Establishment.

Though technically a demon at the Foundation Establishment Realm like the Tree Demon, her level was superficial, and her combat power was low.

Demons and humans had different methods for Foundation Establishment. Demons relied on instinct and surviving the challenge, while humans used intricate techniques, making the process dangerous. Any slight mistake could cause failure, especially external interference, making the protector’s role crucial, requiring someone close.

Cheng Xing didn’t expect Fang Zhou to choose her as the protector, feeling a hint of joy.

She walked over slowly, squatting beside Fang Zhou and staring at his side profile without moving.

"We should be enemies, yet I can’t bring myself to hate you."