On the night of the massacre, I dug up the ancestral tomb.

Chapter 235: The Cold Cry Sword

Foundation Establishment cultivators need to condense 'Human Flower', 'Earth Flower', and 'Heaven Flower'.

Human Flower:

It is formed from the essence, energy, and spirit of the cultivator himself.

With the addition of some rare and precious materials from heaven and earth, it can also be built.

Ground flowers:

Yet it is a fusion of the earth's natural rhythms that gives birth to this flower.

Therefore, it needs to be a spiritual object that is nurtured by drawing power from the earth's veins.

Among them, spiritual objects such as earth rock fungus, rock springs, stalactites, and jade liquid are extremely common.

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Then, one needs wondrous things from heaven and earth to help one integrate with the Dao of heaven and earth, thereby condensing into a flower.

This lays the foundation for carrying the great path in the future.

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Over the years, while consolidating her magical power, Li Yourong has also been searching for spiritual items to advance her cultivation level.

However, such spiritual items are extremely precious. Once they fall into people's hands, they are either used to break through their own level or exchanged for other spiritual items. They are rarely circulated on the market. Even with Li's channels, she was unable to find a suitable spiritual item to break through her level.

She was also anxious about this.

Without a high-quality second-tier spiritual item to break through to the next tier, the foundation will also be affected.

This will leave hidden dangers for her when she condenses into a pill in the future.

If one cannot form a golden core, how can one stay by Jiulang's side?

Who would have thought that her lover had already prepared a breakthrough spiritual item for her when she came to Nanling.

"With this, it shouldn't be difficult for you to condense the 'Earth Flower' and reach the mid-Foundation Establishment stage in a few years," Yang Jiuli said. As he spoke, he flicked his hand, the lid closed, and the jade box gently flew to Li Yourong's side.

"Jiulang, you're so kind!" Li Yourong waved her jade hand and put the jade box into her storage bag.

Immediately, she looked at Yang Jiuli with seductive eyes and reached out her jade-like hand to hold his neck.

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Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

"Jiulang, if you have any needs for medicinal herbs, you may write to me... Now, Yunmeng Lake's channels for medicinal herbs have become even stronger!" Li Yourong and Yang Jiuli had been exchanging ideas for two days before she reluctantly got up to leave Lingxi Peak.

late at night.

Inside the cave, Li Yourong did not forget to give Yang Jiuli some instructions.

Nowadays, thanks to the name of Master Hongyan, the Li family of Yunmeng Lake is thriving.

The channels for cooperation have also been upgraded to a higher level, enabling access to third-tier immortal cities.

Once the subsequent channels are opened up, the efficiency of collecting second-tier spirit essence and various materials will increase accordingly.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli nodded and said that he would definitely send a message if needed.

Only then did Li Yourong leave.

If she didn't have to escort the medicinal herbs, she would have liked to stay a few more days.

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At the summit of Lingxi Peak.

Under the bright moon.

"Sister, it seems that Master Li stayed at Lingxi Peak for two nights..." Ye Zhirou whispered, looking at Ye Xiyu.

Ye Xiyu watched Li Yourong's departing figure in silence, but a hint of loneliness welled up in her beautiful eyes.

"This Mr. Yang is something else. Sister, how are you any worse than him! Humph..." Ye Zhirou said indignantly, pursing her lips.

She was naturally aware that Mr. Yang had refused to take her elder sister as a concubine.

But right now, Master Li has been staying at Lingxi Peak for two nights...

They claimed to have come to learn the art of alchemy.

But who believed it!

A woman's intuition is the most sensitive!

"Zhirou... Mr. Yang has already done us sisters a great favor by protecting us. Please don't make demands."

Ye Xiyu said sternly.

"Oh!" Ye Zhirou pursed her lips.

"Furthermore, do not spread the matter of Master Li. The Master does not like gossipy people," Ye Xiyu warned.

Li Yourong left late at night, clearly not wanting others to see her. Ye Xiyu could guess the reasons behind it.

Therefore, this admonition is given.

"Don't worry, sister, I certainly won't speak recklessly and offend the master!"

Ye Zhirou said, "I'm just upset for my sister. You're almost thirty, but the master still treats you so badly..."

"You silly girl, you're probably worried about me, aren't you?" Ye Xiyu said. "Why do you keep calling me 'sir'?"

"Ah..." Ye Zhirou covered her mouth and said, "Sister, it's late, I'll go and rest now!"

After saying that, she rode the wind and flew towards her courtyard.

"Put more effort into cultivation. If you don't establish your foundation, how can you stay by your side, Master?" Ye Xiyu advised.

"I know!" Ye Zhirou said.

Seeing her younger sister's playful demeanor, Ye Xiyu couldn't help but smile.

Then, she looked in the direction Li Yourong had left.

"The master's comings and goings are all Foundation Establishment cultivators... It seems I also need to improve my strength as soon as possible!" Ye Xiyu murmured.

At the young age of 29, she had already become a top-tier alchemist of the first rank.

He was only one step away from becoming a second-tier alchemist.

All the cultivators of Nanling knew that she was a genius alchemist.

Little did they know, her cultivation was also far beyond that of ordinary people.

However, her father's death made Ye Xiyu realize that the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind.

Therefore, she deliberately slowed down her cultivation speed and chose the path of alchemy, where she began to distinguish herself.

After all, someone who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage will become a thorn in the side of others.

Although alchemists hold a prestigious position, their lifespans are too short to pose a significant threat.

On the contrary, it can provide elixirs for the family and strengthen the clan.

At the same time, demonstrating a talent for alchemy can also attract the old man's attention.

In this way, she can protect herself.

Now that Ye Cangliu has passed away, she no longer needs to hide her talents.

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In the following days, Yang Jiuli received letters from Li Feiyu, Tang Yifan, Lu Wenzheng, and Huang Cheng.

They were all inquiring about the "Shadow Blade Alliance" and mentioning some of their own recent situations.

After Tang Yifan entered the Foundation Establishment stage, he began to focus on cultivation, saying that he wanted to glimpse the path to immortality.

It seemed that the profound methods of Foundation Establishment cultivators had broadened his horizons and aroused his desire to cultivate.

Lu Wenzheng remained the same as always, working diligently at Yunmeng Lake.

However, because Lu Wenqing achieved foundation building, his treatment at Yunmeng Lake also improved.

When I am away from home, my old friends will always call me Master Lu.

Huang Cheng, on the other hand, felt hopeless about advancing to the second-tier alchemist level, so he started to get married and have children, intending to train his successors.

Yang Jiuli replied to everyone, mentioning some of his recent situation and reassuring them that there was no need to worry.

As for Huang Cheng, he was given encouragement, and it was mentioned that nurturing future generations was also a good option...

After replying to these friends, Yang Jiuli announced that he would go into seclusion and no longer receive visitors.

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Three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside Yang Jiuli's cave.

At this moment, Yang Jiuli stood in front of the purple-gold cloud-patterned incense burner.

"A second-tier, top-grade spirit sword... complete!"

But then Yang Jiuli flicked his hand, and a gleaming sword flew out of the Purple Gold Alchemy Furnace.

"You shall be named 'Hanming'!" Yang Jiuli murmured to himself, gently stroking the sword.

It took him three months.

It was made by incorporating the bone structure of a near-third-tier "Ice Spirit Sparrow" with the essence of cold jade gold.

These materials were what he had Qin Zhixue collect in the past, originally intended to forge a near-third-tier cold-attribute sword.

Unfortunately, such materials are extremely scarce, so as a second choice, this second-tier top-grade spirit sword was forged.

With this sword in hand, its cold light gleams.

Yang Jiuli flicked his finger, and a strong wind howled, which sounded like birds chirping.

Because the sword contained the bone and blood of a near-third-tier 'Ice Spirit Sparrow',

The resulting spirit sword possessed an extra layer of spirituality, making it far more powerful than ordinary second-tier top-grade spirit weapons.

It was only a second-grade top-quality spiritual weapon because the material of the Cold Jade Golden Essence did not reach the quasi-third rank.

In the future, all that is needed is to find near-Tier 3 materials to reforge it, and it will be upgraded.

A precious sword is in hand.

Yang Jiuli dripped his blood, causing the creature to recognize him as its master.

Immediately, the 'Cold Cry Sword' emitted a buzzing sound, appearing quite excited.

Yang Jiuli flicked his hand, and the stone door of the cave opened.

Then, with a swift movement, he took off like a streak of lightning, wielding his longsword.

The man and his sword moved like a rainbow, instantly piercing through a nine-foot-high boulder outside the cave, sending ice and stones flying everywhere.

At the same time, his body soared upwards, leaping three zhang into the air, and then he swung his sword down.

"Snowflake Sword Technique, Seventh Form: Sword Flowers Fall Like Rain..."

But then, a chilling aura whistled from the sword, transforming into countless sword flowers that shot downwards.

Clang!

Sword flowers rained down.

Each flower, accompanied by a biting cold wind, contains an extremely terrifying power.

With a single sword strike, the artificial hill in front of the cave was shattered.

The pebbles were frozen by the cold air, turning into countless ice stones that covered the ground.

Next, Yang Jiuli began to perform the Thirteen Sword Techniques.

Suddenly, a cold wind rose in the training ground in front of the cave, and the wind of swords howled.

A series of chilling sword energies roared out, piercing through metal and stone, leaving deep pits more than two inches deep in the ground and rocks.

"Not bad, as expected of a second-tier top-grade spirit sword. The power of my swordsmanship now far surpasses what it used to be!" Yang Jiuli sheathed his sword.

"Next, it's time to go to that ancient ruin!"

Then, he suddenly closed his eyes a meter away and took a deep breath.

The bones in his face crackled and popped.

His features began to subtly change.

After a dozen or so breaths, Yang Jiuli was like a completely different person.

This is a middle-aged man with a chiseled face and sharp features.

His gaze was deep and sharp as a sword, with a cold glint in his eyes, and a layer of frost appeared between his brows.

An extremely powerful, chilling aura emanated from him, its intensity far surpassing that of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Surprisingly, Yang Jiuli had used the "Transformation Technique" to change his appearance.

At the same time, he no longer concealed the aura of his "Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique".

The powerful, chilling true energy spread out.

Now, he has opened two Qi Palaces with the "Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique".

The sheer power of the cold, malevolent energy stored within his body far surpasses that of a typical mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

If one were to wield the 'Frosty Cry Sword' and unleash their full power, their combat strength would likely rival that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After doing all this, Yang Jiuli summoned Xiao Bing, then disappeared underground from the spot and vanished into Lingxi Peak.

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One hour later.

Yang Jiuli and Xiao Bing went to the cold cave in that frigid ley line to cultivate.

In recent years, Yang Jiuli has been refining the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array" and has rarely come here.

Xiao Bing, however, would come here alone to consume the extreme cold spiritual energy and consolidate her cultivation.

Now, its body is filled with a powerful, chilling demonic energy, reaching the peak of the early second stage.

It's only a step away from the mid-stage of the second tier.

If it can find second-tier cold-attribute spiritual items such as "Earth-Derived Cold Milk" and "Earth Rock Spiritual Liquid", it can easily break through to the next tier.

As for Yang Jiuli, he has already opened two Qi Palaces, "Jiang Palace" and "Hegu".

Now, the Cold Fiend True Qi within his body is also incredibly powerful. He only needs to accumulate a little more before he can open up his third Qi Palace.

If that were the case, the sheer power of his inner energy would rival that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

However, to open the third Qi Palace, one also needs a second-tier cold-attribute spiritual object.

Otherwise, it will take a lot of effort to break through that constraint.

Yang Jiuli came here to consolidate his cultivation and then make further plans.

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