12dz Chapter 167 Niu Gao's Foundation Building
Chapter 167 Niu Gao's Foundation Building
Past events resurfaced before my eyes.
"Even though I knew this would happen, how could I not feel sad?"
A faint sadness welled up in Lu Qingyun's eyes as he stared blankly at Li Erniu.
Although Li Erniu's body was just as tender and young as it had been back then, and even the aura within him had faintly reached the half-step Foundation Establishment stage.
But Lu Qingyun knew.
His eyes could no longer be opened.
Even if he opened his eyes, he would no longer be the Li Erniu he once knew, but rather Niu Gao, who had taken over his body as nourishment.
Lu Qingyun took a deep breath, no longer concealing the killing intent in his eyes.
Niu Gao was sent flying backward by Mu Shan's sword. Now that he had a chance to catch his breath, he immediately activated his magic technique in that short time.
He was seen clutching a seal in his hand and speaking into his mouth.
"Take away their glorious body to nourish my withered soul. The cycle of flourishing and decay continues, and all things are renewed. The old skin is shed, but the true spirit remains. I will not die even after countless eons, and will return to the heart of Heaven."
It is the "Record of Withered Glory and Prosperous Gold".
Mu Shan's mockery intensified; he even deliberately paused his movements to allow Niu Gao time to prepare for his incantation.
Niu Gao would naturally not miss such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
next moment.
Niu Gao sneered. His original body, along with the chanting of the incantation, immediately turned into a withered husk, just like the previous Gan Shu.
"Excellent, excellent!"
Mu Shan clapped his hands in satisfaction.
"The way Yunxia Sect manages its subordinates is indeed exquisite and meticulous, enabling a cultivator like Lord Niu to risk his life to cultivate the 'Record of Withering and Flourishing Profound Gold' to the Foundation Establishment stage so that he can use it as material to benefit others."
Although Mu Shan appeared to be offering congratulations.
But Niu Gao knew he was being sarcastic.
They mocked him for his dead end, and mocked him for becoming a fine resource.
Having cultivated the "Record of the Withering and Flourishing Profound Gold" to the Foundation Establishment stage, his body had completely transformed into Profound Gold. He was just waiting for a senior cultivator within the sect to activate the technique so that his body could be used as a lure to bring him back to the sect.
Thus, it transformed into an exceptional treasure for the swordsmith on Sword Peak who refined and tempered his magical sword.
It can be said that his path to enlightenment was abruptly blocked by Mu Shan.
Even if the soul manages to leave the body by chance, from then on, there will be no further progress in the struggle for survival.
Because a part of his true soul had been completely integrated into Li Erniu's body.
Even a Golden Core cultivator might not be able to replenish this part of their true nature.
"You devil, you forced this upon us!"
Niu Gao opened his eyes from Li Erniu's body, feeling the vibrant life force within it, but he looked at Xiang Mushan with hateful eyes.
With the path cut off, how can one not feel hatred!
He wished he could grind Mu Shan to dust and scatter his bones, so that he would never be reincarnated again.
"If it weren't for you, I would have had more time to prepare, to dispel this withering and flourishing magic power, and to cultivate other techniques."
"Refine the Xuanjin of this body into that Sword Sect's cultivation technique, and from then on, completely break free from that True Person's control."
"But now, it's too late!"
Thinking of this, even someone as virtuous as Niu Gao couldn't help but grit his teeth and his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"As the saying goes, the victor is king and the loser is villain. Since you have lost, why don't you accept it gracefully, obediently become a dead soul under my sword, and use this body as my provisions?"
Mu Shan shook his head.
"Such hysteria is incompatible with the unwavering mindset of us cultivators. It seems that even if I, Mu, do not stop you, your path on the Great Dao is not far from its end."
"Glib-tongued."
Niu Gao took a deep breath, his eyes turning sinister.
"Today I will take your life as a sacrifice to my ancient path!"
As he spoke, Niu Gao immediately activated the "Record of Withering and Flourishing Mysterious Gold".
At this moment, the way he looked at Xiang Mushan was completely like that of a dead man.
As the saying goes, every sip and every bite is ordained by fate.
Mu Shan did indeed block his path, making it impossible for him to advance any further, and even leaving this secret realm would pose an enormous risk.
They were enslaved by that Sword Peak Master.
But at this moment, he was invincible in this secret realm.
Because the "Record of Withered Glory and Profound Gold" is a superior cultivation method used by the Sword Sect in the past, it has one major characteristic.
It means only cultivating the body, not the mind.
Normal cultivators cultivate both body and soul, with their soul intact. Therefore, they must endure the inner tribulation of the three tribulations of foundation building.
However, at the crucial hurdle of Foundation Establishment, cultivators of the "Record of the Mysterious Gold of Withering and Flourishing" pushed their physical abilities to the extreme, merging a portion of their divine soul into their physical body. By sacrificing future potential, they completely dissolved the inner demon tribulation.
This kind of foundation building is insignificant even within the Foundation Building realm; it can only serve as resources for others.
But after all, he is still at the Foundation Establishment stage.
Even if it's only half a step into Foundation Establishment, it's still Qi Refining.
Foundation building and Qi cultivation are a piece of cake, aren't they?
Immediately, Niu Gao activated the [Withering and Flourishing Seed].
This supernatural power originally had no ability to harm people. It could imprint his magical power into another person's body and, during the Qi Refining stage, combine it with the third supernatural power [Prosperity and Decline Technique] to use it as resources, just like Li Erniu's possession.
However, upon reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, they undergo a sudden transformation, becoming able to imprint their mark instantly, transforming the cultivator's essence and spirit into their own sustenance.
It allows one's magical power and spiritual consciousness to recover rapidly.
Although the souls of those at the same Foundation Establishment stage are mostly extremely stable, their essence is also contained within their bodies.
The "withering and flourishing seeds" have no effect on them.
But when it comes to bullying someone like Mu Shan, who is only at the lower level of Qi cultivation, it's a piece of cake.
As he unleashed his supernatural power, Niu Gao smiled coldly: "Mu Shan, I only regret that I didn't completely help the Cui family kill you back then, which has allowed you to ruin my path today and almost take my life."
"However, your carelessness and arrogance are your biggest mistakes. Now that I have broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I will make you, under the devouring influence of this Dharma Seed, weaken your spirit and exhaust your body, turning you into nothing more than a human skin before you die!"
The pale gold and emerald green mark of the Dharma seed had already arrived.
"Since I already knew you were cultivating the Sword Sect's technique, the 'Record of Withering and Flourishing Gold,' let me show you why I allowed you to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."
Mu Shan smiled and looked at Niu Gao, as if he were a clown jumping around.
"Is it because I didn't know this cultivation method didn't require overcoming inner demons?"
Mu Shan's smile widened as he said to Niu Gao, "It's only because your breakthrough transformed your Xuanjin into something truly useful to me."
"It's just because even after your breakthrough, you still treat me like a clown jumping around on beams!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Niu Gao sensed something was wrong.
next moment.
Suddenly, the Heavenly Slaughter Sword in Mu Shan's hand was drawn, and streaks of dark killing intent enveloped Mu Shan.
The cold, sharp edge revealed a black light, easily shattering the magic seed that Niu Gao had unleashed with all his might.
There wasn't even the slightest obstruction during that time.
The situation suddenly reversed.
Two jet-black magical wings suddenly rose up behind Mu Shan.
His aura also changed completely.
It was indeed Foundation Establishment!
"How is that possible? How could you also be at the Foundation Establishment stage?!"
Niu Gao's face turned ashen, and he pointed at Mu Shan in disbelief, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.
"The Seven Desires and Delusions Sutra you cultivate clearly doesn't possess such power. No, what about your inner demon tribulation? Have you been concealing your cultivation all along? Didn't even those True Immortals discover it?"