Li Changāan pondered.
His Spiritual Power was already far greater than that of other Cultivators at his level, even exceeding the limits of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. Otherwise, he never would have been able to create Tier Two High-quality Talismans.
āCould I reach another level if I consume this precious Soul Nourishing Flower?ā
He couldnāt help but feel a little expectant, but he didnāt consume it immediately.
Haaa...
Li Changāan took several deep breaths, slowly adjusting his condition.
To ensure a flawless attempt,
he even used several Treasures designed to induce a state of Calm Heart and Peaceful Mind, suppressing all emotional fluctuations.
After meditating for about a quarter of an hour,
he swallowed the Soul Nourishing Flower in a single gulp, without a hint of hesitation.
The next moment,
a cooling sensation shot straight to his mind.
Li Changāanās eyes were half-closed, his heart as still as water. He calmed his mind and slowly guided the flowerās medicinal power.
His Spiritual Power began to expand, gradually forming a vortex.
During this process,
Li Changāan unknowingly entered a profound state, losing all awareness of himself and the world around him, remaining completely still.
It was as if his spirit were roaming beyond the heavens, and he lost all track of time.
An unknown amount of time passed.
It felt like millennia, yet also like a single moment.
Within his mind, beneath the vortex of Spiritual Power, a single, shimmering silver drop of liquid suddenly appeared.
Had any outsider known of this, they would have cried out in shock.
From ethereal to corporeal!
This was a sign of Foundation Establishment!
Just as oneās Magical Power transitions from a gaseous to a liquid state during Foundation Establishment, the Spiritual Power of a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator undergoes a similar transformation.
From this point on,
Spiritual Power could be called Divine Sense.
This transformation typically occurs during the process of Foundation Establishment.
However, Li Changāan was exceptionally unique. Aided by a rare Treasure like the Soul Nourishing Flower, he had actually taken this step ahead of schedule.
A moment later, it was all over.
He withdrew from that profound state of oneness with the world and slowly opened his eyes, a flash of joy in their depths.
āDivine Sense Foundation Establishment!ā
Li Changāan was overjoyed as he felt the changes within his Sea of Consciousness.
He never would have imagined
that he could actually break through this barrier ahead of time!
He was now practically halfway to becoming a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse!
In the future,
when he attempted his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment,
he would no longer have to worry about the Divine Barrier. He could focus all his energy on the first two!
āThis is what a deep foundation can do!ā
A smile spread across Li Changāanās face. He was in high spirits.
He had often heard that the deeper oneās foundation before Foundation Establishment, the easier the breakthrough to Foundation Establishment would be.
His own foundation was so profound that it had caused him to clear one of the barriers ahead of schedule.
āWith my current foundation, I have a great chance of reaching Foundation Establishment even without a Foundation Establishment Pill!ā
Li Changāanās assessment of himself was extremely accurate.
He had heard Zheng Qingqing describe the entire process, and he had also read numerous accounts and insights about breaking through to Foundation Establishment. He was no longer the ignorant, low-level Loose Cultivator he once was.
āWith my physique, the Physical Body Barrier wonāt be difficult either. The only thing I need to worry about is the Magic Power Barrier.ā
At this thought,
Li Changāan took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing his joy.
Because he had once again sensed an opportunity to break through.
"Xiaohai, continue to act as my Protector!"
After giving the command,
Li Changāan took out the Spiritual Eye and placed it in front of him.
In addition, he crushed a large number of Spirit Stones and used an Array to temporarily lock in the Spiritual Qi, causing the concentration of Spiritual Power in the room to reach an astonishing level.
Once all this was done,
he sat down cross-legged once more, closing his eyes to achieve a Calm Heart and Peaceful Mind.
He had felt the breakthrough coming for several months, and now, he could no longer suppress it.
WHOOSH... WHOOSH...
As he operated his Cultivation Technique, the Spiritual Power in the room surged toward him frantically, nearly forming a small Spiritual Power vortex.
Dahuang stood by, looking nervous. It continuously crushed more Spirit Stones to maintain the concentration of Spiritual Power in the room.
Time passed slowly.
Outside, the sky had already begun to lighten.
Just then,
an indescribably profound aura emanated from Li Changāan.
He opened his eyes, his face alight with joy.
"Iāve reached the Qi Refining Eighth Layer!"