Chapter 256: Zhenghao Wants to Form a Core

"Is it perhaps because of that powerful female cultivator?" Li Fan asked.

"No, that's not it. Those are two different matters; she is still a reasonable person," Shen Yuzi said, shaking his head. "In fact, she herself personally transmitted this Secret Art of Re-establishing the Dao."

"Oh? Then why?" Li Fan asked, a little curious.

Shen Yuzi chuckled and did not answer directly. Instead, he said in a faint voice, "If every cultivator knew they could become ingredients for high-level cultivators at any time... Wouldn't the world fall into chaos? Those powerful figures certainly don't wish to see that."

Li Fan remained silent.

"However, there are no restrictions on using this secret art. You can rest assured, young friend." Shen Yuzi then disconnected the communication.

Shaking his head and suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Li Fan began to study the Re-establishing the Dao technique.

A long time later, Li Fan couldn't help but praise inwardly, "This Chen Shimei is truly a genius. It uses objects as metaphors for people, integrates them with emotion, and empowers them with the might of the technique..."

After memorizing all the intricacies of the method, Li Fan did not rush to cultivate it himself. Instead, he began observing Ye Feipeng again.

Li Fan was very clear about Ye Feipeng's movements. He absolutely had no opportunity to access the Secret Art of Re-establishing the Dao. So, how did his dual Foundation Establishment form? And what was the difference between his dual Foundation Establishment and one formed by the Re-establishing the Dao technique?

After observing for a long time, Li Fan had a vague realization. As the saying goes, "All changes adhere to the same underlying principle." The principles of both were actually the same.

Let's use the previous analogy of taking concubines. If Chen Shimei's Re-establishing the Dao technique was about painstakingly convincing the wife to allow him to take concubines, then Ye Feipeng was naturally someone capable of building a harem. The wife, who was the cornerstone of the harem, would not only not obstruct him, but would even secretly lend a helping hand.

"What a truly excellent physique!" After understanding this crucial point, Li Fan's gaze towards the little fatty changed again.

"You truly bring me more and more surprises. I wonder what changes will occur after he wakes up. I have a faint feeling that there's another underlying reason for the Congyun Sea's desperate gamble."

Redirecting his attention, Li Fan began cultivating the Re-establishing the Dao technique. For him, it was akin to the mistress of the harem being a beautiful woman skilled in transformation, capable of assuming the appearance of any other woman. This saved him the trouble of constant conflict between new and old foundation establishments. He simply needed to re-establish the foundation and invite Huan Zhen to manifest again.

A month later, the secret art was successfully cultivated. Li Fan inspected his body and found that the white jade light mass in his Dantian, representing Huan Zhen, seemed to have perfectly split into two masses. However, their essence was still one; with a shift of Li Fan's thought, they could instantly merge back into a single entity.

Delighted, Li Fan quietly left Myriad Immortals Island and went to a remote, deserted spot on the seabed. He began to test the results of his cultivation.

"Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, Dao Xuan Sword!" Huan Zhen simultaneously transformed into two different wondrous objects. It was incredibly smooth, without any obstruction.

"Azure Sea Pearl, Dao Xuan Sword!" Within the deep blue light, a broken iron sword concealed its killing intent, ready to strike.

"Excellent!" Li Fan's eyes lit up. "This surprise attack technique is truly ingenious!"

His thoughts then shifted. "What if it transforms into two identical ones?"

Instantly, two identical Azure Sea Pearls appeared in Li Fan's Dantian. However, to Li Fan's slight disappointment, the Azure Sea Pearls inexplicably merged back into one the moment they formed. And their power showed no change whatsoever.

"It can only increase quantity, but not enhance quality, it seems... While a bit regrettable, it's still quite good. When in the Myriad Immortals Alliance, I can consistently maintain the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart state. And when fighting, I can simultaneously use the power of two different Foundation Establishment wondrous objects."

After experimenting for a while and becoming familiar with the rapid transformations of the two Foundation Establishment wondrous objects, Li Fan contentedly returned to the Sky-Profound Mirror.

"According to the secret art's description, after establishing a dual Foundation Establishment, the difficulty of building another new foundation will double. Indeed, I also feel that dual Foundation Establishment is already my limit for now. I wonder if there will be an opportunity to increase it in the future. Even so, dual Foundation Establishment is greatly beneficial to me."

"One foreseeable benefit is that it will be much easier when I condense my Golden Core using the four methods: Heavenly Fiend, Vast Sea, Ink Kill, and Blue Flame. The speed requirement for Huan Zhen to switch forms has nearly been halved."

"There are still 6 years until the Crimson Flame Burning Sea descends. This world has many variables, so to be safe, I should leave the Congyun Sea in advance. Once anchored for 26 years, I can then head to Shilun Province. Hmm, I'll find an excuse to bring He Zhenghao along..."

As fate would have it, just as Li Fan was thinking of Fellow Daoist He, He Zhenghao sent him a message.

Upon seeing it, Li Fan was immediately somewhat surprised. For over a year, He Xinxin had been wandering around various parts of the Congyun Sea, accompanied by He Zhenghao.

Not long ago, Heng Ruoshui finally issued an ultimatum, telling her to return home quickly. Although He Xinxin was reluctant, she had already enjoyed herself. Her father was also no longer in mortal danger. Daring not to defy her mother's command, the young girl tearfully bid farewell to her father. After agreeing to visit often in the future and seeing his daughter off, He Zhenghao's long-lost fighting spirit was reignited. It was as if he had returned to his younger days, filled with motivation for cultivation.

With a daughter, he had no regrets; his emotional knots were completely untied. He Zhenghao's cultivation speed was truly astounding, progressing by leaps and bounds. Before long, he had already broken through his bottleneck and was about to condense his Golden Core.

The reason for his message this time was that he wished to go out to observe cultivation laws and condense his Golden Core, and he invited Li Fan to accompany him as a safeguard.

Li Fan naturally agreed. After meeting at the Dharma Transmission Plaza, they traveled through a teleportation array to Spirit Dragon Island in the northwestern sea region of the Congyun Sea. From there, they flew continuously westward.

"Three thousand li west from here, there's a natural wonder," He Zhenghao explained. "The Three Submarine Faults. Over a length of just a few hundred li, the seabed forms three major faults like steep stairs. Between each layer, there's a drop of four to five thousand meters. Between the faults, the seabed has numerous mountains uplifted due to intense telluric forces. Their shapes are strange and continuous. They are even more magnificent and spectacular than mountains and rivers on land. I am cultivating the 'Mountain and River Hidden Dragon Art,' and I intend to observe this unique landscape here. I will use the Law of Telluric Veins, the Law of Mountains and Rivers, and the Law of Hidden Abyss to condense my Golden Core!" He Zhenghao, facing Li Fan, naturally held nothing back. He revealed his Golden Core condensation plan completely.

Li Fan looked at him, seeing him full of heroic spirit and vigor. There was an indescribable confidence in his brows. He was like a completely different person from his previous timid and hesitant self.

"It seems that for middle-aged and elderly men, having an understanding daughter is truly quite important," Li Fan thought to himself. Yet, he clicked his tongue in admiration, saying, "Fellow Daoist's ambition is truly extraordinary, condensing a Golden Core with three methods. I believe there are very few people in the entire Congyun Sea who can compare to you, Fellow Daoist. I'll wish you success in advance!"