Chapter 77: Chapter 76: Wasn’t Pill Peak Supposed to Be the Weakest? You’ve Really Been Hiding Your Strength!

Lin Chen held the map in his hand, it felt heavy, seeming to be made from the hide of some animal.

Unfolding the map, Lin Chen examined it carefully.

There were mountains and rivers, but the map mainly recorded the internal structure of the cultivation ruins.

This included three major caves, four Medicine Valleys, and a main hall.

“Hmm, the map of the interior of the ruins is quite detailed… but the problem is, where are these darn ruins?”

Lin Chen was somewhat speechless.

Knowing the arrangement within the ruins was indeed crucial, but it was useless if the location of the ruins was unknown!

“However, these ruins are very likely within the borders of Yanlai Country.”

Lin Chen thought to himself.

This was not difficult to deduce; the lucky explorer who entered these ruins had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the letter he wrote had not been sent out.

This indicated he had just finished exploring the ruins not long ago and was probably not far away.

“Sigh, but Yanlai Country spans thousands of miles; how can one pinpoint the location with only a few signs on the map?”

“It seems I can only take the map back to Blue Star and seek the assistance of the research institute…”

Lin Chen mused silently.

In the research institute, there were many maps of Yanlai Country, drawn by researchers based on ancient books collected by Lin Chen.

Lin Chen did not know the exact location of these ruins, but the research team at Blue Star should not find it difficult to pin down this location through clues.

“Hmm, just wait until I return to Blue Star this time, then I can pinpoint the location on this map.”

Lin Chen carefully put the map away and took out a few Foundation Establishment Pills to scrutinize.

“A total of five Foundation Establishment Pills, with one being an Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, thus achieving Upper Grade Foundation Establishment is a certainty.”

Looking at the Foundation Establishment Pills in his hand, Lin Chen was thoughtful.

People always have ambitions.

After obtaining five Foundation Establishment Pills, Lin Chen’s ambition inflated further.

He was no longer confined to pursuing Upper Grade Foundation Establishment, but aspired to achieve the legendary Perfect Foundation Establishment!

“Foundation Establishment Stage, as the name implies… is naturally the stage where a cultivator lays a solid foundation.”

“If one can achieve Perfect Foundation Establishment, the benefits are immense…”

A slight longing arose in Lin Chen’s heart.

“Lower Grade Foundation Establishment Cultivators are trapped in the Foundation Establishment Stage for life and find it difficult to form a Golden Core…”

“Middle Grade Foundation Establishment Cultivators have hopes of peeking into the Core Formation Stage, but most likely only manage to form a Fake Pill.”

“Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Cultivators enjoy smooth progress in their future cultivation, unhindered by the quality issues of their foundation.”

Lin Chen thought of what he had read in books.

“And Perfect Foundation Establishment Cultivators… are one in a thousand!”

“Achieving Perfect Foundation Establishment not only makes the cultivation during the Foundation Establishment Stage smoother but also grants magical power far deeper than that of others at the same level.”

Qi Refining Perfect Cultivators all yearn to achieve Perfect Foundation Establishment.

But, it’s too difficult!

The fundamental requirement for Perfect Foundation Establishment is to consume an Ultimate Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

Alternatively, use a sufficient number of Foundation Establishment Pills to compensate, achieving the efficacy of an Ultimate Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

This number might be fifteen or even twenty.

It varies from person to person, making it impossible to get an exact number.

“Currently, I already have five Foundation Establishment Pills in hand, Sect Contribution Points can be exchanged for another one, and my master might also support me with a Foundation Establishment Pill.”

Lin Chen calculated, thus he would have seven in total.

Plus the dozens of batches of ingredients to refine Foundation Establishment Pills…

Achieving Perfect Foundation Establishment might be feasible.

“Hmm, but before that… I need to first cultivate to Qi Refining Perfection.”

He thought he would reach Qi Refining Perfection in the next few days.

Lin Chen organized this batch of material gains in batches and destroyed some useless items to prevent being tracked.

Activating a miniature Spirit Gathering Array, Lin Chen began cultivating, rushing toward Qi Refining Perfection.

An entire night of cultivation.

The next morning.

Lin Chen looked at the ground covered with spirit stone powder, feeling a bit of a headache.

“This is only the Qi Refining Peak, and one day of cultivation already required ten spirit stones… what about reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage?”

Lin Chen estimated that his consumption in cultivation was probably no less than that of a cultivator in the Late Period of Foundation Establishment.

Fortunately, with the resources from Blue Star backing him, he didn’t have to worry about resources for cultivation.

Closing the shop, Lin Chen went to the Sect Hall.

“Elder Liu, I’m here to submit a sect mission…” Lin Chen cupped his hands slightly.

After accepting dozens of medicinal herbs and verifying the proofs of eliminating a Tribulation Cultivator, Elder Liu nodded:

“Not bad, your senior brother told me before… the sect contribution for this elimination of the Tribulation Cultivator is all credited to your account.”

“Two missions, totaling three hundred and seventy sect contribution points.”

Lin Chen was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, feeling touched in his heart.

Obviously, his senior brother knew he urgently needed Foundation Establishment Pills, which was why he did this.

After completing the handover of the mission, Lin Chen’s sect contribution just met the requirement to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

So he said:

“Elder Liu, I would like to exchange for another Foundation Establishment Pill…”

“Hmm?”

Hearing this, Elder Liu squinted his eyes, sized up Lin Chen, and exclaimed:

“Good boy, you’ve actually reached the Late Period of Qi Refining… and your aura is internally restrained and full, with a solid foundation.”

“Are you preparing for Foundation Establishment?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen scratched his head and nodded to admit it.

Elder Liu handed over a Foundation Establishment Pill and deducted the sect contribution.

Before leaving, he gave a meaningful reminder:

“Lin Chen, make sure to visit your master often… that old fellow might still have some treasures hidden.”

“He will surely do his best to assist you with Foundation Establishment!”

Lin Chen cupped his hands and said, “Thank you for Elder Liu’s advice.”

…

Leaving the Sect Hall, Lin Chen returned to the Pill Peak.

Han Jihai was still busy in the Spirit Field, and Lin Chen went up to lend a hand.

After being busy all morning, Han Jihai chuckled and said:

“Chen’Er, stay for a simple meal at the Pill Peak, I happen to have something for you…”

At the dining table, Lin Chen savored the delicious spiritual food.

Han Jihai watched him with a smile, speaking softly:

“Chen’Er, you’ve reached the Late Period of Qi Refining… it’s time to consider Foundation Establishment, isn’t it?”

Lin Chen looked up, swallowed his food, and said:

“I have exchanged two Foundation Establishment Pills within the sect.”

But Han Jihai shook his head, saying:

“Although your aptitude is outstanding, two Foundation Establishment Pills are still too few.”

“If you wish to achieve Upper Grade Foundation Establishment, you also need an Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pill…”

Saying that, Han Jihai took out a jade box as if it were a treasure.

Upon opening the jade box, it contained two smooth and transparent Foundation Establishment Pills, and most importantly—

The two Foundation Establishment Pills, both bore Pill Patterns!

Lin Chen revealed a look of astonishment.

Han Jihai said:

“I’ve spent so many years at the Pill Peak, and the number of Foundation Establishment Pills I’ve refined is at least a hundred. Among them, Lower Grade and Middle Grade Foundation Establishment Pills are in abundance… I occasionally have a flash of inspiration and create an Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.”

“Over the years, I’ve only obtained these two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pills… you can use them for your Foundation Establishment…”

“Master…” Lin Chen was about to express his gratitude.

But Han Jihai waved a hand to interrupt him:

“Alright, don’t get sentimental! Take the Foundation Establishment Pills and leave quickly, any later and I might regret it…”

Han Jihai’s hand was trembling, clearly very reluctant.

The value of these two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pills was likely around several thousand spirit stones!

Lin Chen’s expression changed upon hearing this, he quickly took the two Foundation Establishment Pills, stepped on the Purple Jade Gourd, and returned to the Marketplace at the foot of the mountain.

In Lin’s Small Pavilion, he placed the eight Foundation Establishment Pills he obtained together.

Among them were three Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pills.

“Tsk tsk, a full three Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pills, greatly increasing the confidence of achieving Perfect Foundation Establishment!”

While excited, Lin Chen also harbored doubts.

“So, where’s the weak point of the Pill Peak? My master has been keeping a low profile…”

“Just how many secrets is he hiding from me?”

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