UGB Chapter 158: Li Rui builds foundation
Chapter 158: Li Rui builds foundation
When the ground is frozen, the Earthflame Rat's burrowing technique is slightly hindered.
In that instant, a wind blade slashed down from high above, piercing the heart meridian of the Earth Flame Rat.
The second-tier demonic beast was killed in a daze, caught off guard.
After confirming that the Earth Flame Rat's aura had ceased, Yang Jiuli breathed a sigh of relief.
He embraced Li Yourong and landed gracefully, appearing elegant and composed, as if he had everything under control.
From the moment he killed the Azure-Patterned Black Centipede, Yang Jiuli already had a plan.
That is to use oneself as bait to lure the enemy deep into one's territory.
He made meticulous plans for this.
First: He deliberately used the Frostbite Sword Qi to kill the Black Centipede.
In addition, given the traces he left behind after killing Master Ma, Zhang Maoheng and the others would surely notice them and come looking for him.
Second: When Liu Laoliu and others made their move, Yang Jiuli did not immediately activate the 'Previous Life Talisman Seed' but instead used swordsmanship.
This was a deliberate attempt to feign weakness and lull Zhang Maoheng into a false sense of security. Zhang Maoheng did indeed underestimate his opponent, giving Yang Jiuli an opportunity.
Third: He first used the "Heavenly Poison Talisman of Separating Fire" to counter the "Earth Flame Rat", and unknowingly spread the deadly poison.
Although this poison cannot instantly kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it can paralyze their soul and affect their spellcasting.
Only by activating the "Previous Life Talisman Seed" and the "Black Fiend Whirlwind Formation" can the opponent be killed in one fell swoop.
Each of these actions was executed only after Yang Jiuli had made meticulous calculations.
If the 'Black Fiend Whirlwind Formation' is activated from the beginning, it can indeed trap people for a while.
However, a Foundation Establishment cultivator is far from an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator. If he were to fight to the death, he could ignite the "Human Flower" and unleash a secret technique.
That strike was so powerful that even a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator would be alarmed.
Moreover, with the enemy and ally unclear, it's hard to guarantee that Zhang Maoheng doesn't have other trump cards up his sleeve.
Therefore, we cannot give them too many opportunities to make a move.
Only by first feigning weakness to lull the enemy into a false sense of security can such an effect be achieved.
After all, even though Zhang Maoheng possessed the second-tier superior talisman "Golden Light Spear," he only considered using it after several attempts.
These treasures are too precious; they are all life-saving items. Who would use them lightly unless absolutely necessary?
With a flick of his hand, Yang Jiuli sent the second-tier high-grade talisman "Golden Spear" that Zhang Maoheng was still holding flying into his palm.
A single high-grade second-tier talisman is worth far more than several low-grade second-tier talismans.
Zhang Maoheng's storage bag was also photographed in front of him.
Yang Jiuli used his divine sense to probe inside.
However, they discovered that there were several communication talismans inside.
It was clearly a gift from Jin Yaowen, to facilitate communication between the two parties.
Yang Jiuli took it out without damaging it, intending to find a cave to discard it directly.
Thus, Jin Yaowen was unable to find Yang Jiuli using this talisman.
In addition, there were several second-tier low-grade talismans.
Both defensive and offensive types are available.
Three low-grade second-tier spiritual artifacts.
In addition, there is a second-tier high-grade talisman called the "Crimson Thunder Heavenly Gang Talisman".
Several pills.
Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.
In comparison, Zhang Maoheng was not wealthy.
This second-tier high-grade talisman, the "Crimson Thunder Heavenly Gang Talisman," was a gift from Jin Yaowen, given to him to save his life.
Who would have thought that Yang Jiuli's methods were astonishing? Not only did he silently unleash the "Heavenly Poison Talisman of Departing Fire," but he could also summon Yan Jiuming, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, to take action. This meant that Zhang Maoheng, despite possessing a second-tier top-grade talisman, had no chance to use it.
"With these two talismans, I'll have the resources to deal with Foundation Establishment cultivators in the future!" Yang Jiuli murmured.
He accepted the spoils.
Then, he flicked his hand, and a chilling aura swept out, freezing Zhang Maoheng and the Earth Flame Rat's bodies.
At the same time, Yang Jiuli planted "previous life talisman seeds" in both of them and activated Zhang Maoheng's previous life talisman seed to observe his entire life.
One breath later.
Yang Jiuli opened his eyes, and Zhang Maoheng's entire life was now under his control.
"Even after the battle at Yunmeng Lake, the Jinxia Sect is still up to no good and continues to obstruct Li Hongtai from forming his core!" Yang Jiuli murmured.
This is exactly the information he wants to obtain.
That's why he activated the Past Life Talisman immediately to observe Zhang Maoheng's life and look for clues.
This time, Jin Yaowen not only intends to cut off the Li family's Black Wind Mountain source of income, but is also planning to unite with other immortal sects to prevent Li Hongtai from forming his core. As for the specific details, Jin Yaowen did not inform Zhang Maoheng. The reason for revealing this information is...
This was also to win over Zhang Maoheng and make him work wholeheartedly for them.
Otherwise, Jin Yaowen would never have said a word about such a thing.
"The Golden Cloud Sect, in alliance with other immortal sects... is clearly planning a final, desperate gamble!" Yang Jiuli murmured.
"Therefore, the Black Wind Mountains are just a small battlefield and will not receive much attention."
He breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Without the arrival of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator or a Core Formation cultivator, he could focus on preparing for Foundation Establishment.
"Next, it's time to find a cave to refine the 'Mysterious Fiend Soul-Strengthening Pill'!"
Yang Jiuli's eyes flickered, and he cast the spell "Azure Yuan Cover" to carry Li Yourong into the dark river and leave the cave.
As for Liu Laoliu and Liu Gexian.
Their storage bags were carried by two minks.
His body was burned to ashes.
There are many underground caves below.
For safety's sake, Yang Jiuli fled a hundred miles toward the Black Wind Mountains before finding a cave.
With a flick of his hand, a table flew out of his storage bag, where he set up the alchemy furnace.
They took out various medicinal herbs.
The main ingredients are "Heavenly Black Water" and "Yin Sha Xuan Ling Fruit"...
Since the 'Yin Sha Xuan Ling Fruit' was still a bit lacking in perfection, Yang Jiuli added a few more second-tier spiritual herbs.
The 'Mysterious Yin Grass' and 'Cold Fiend Dew' obtained from Kuang Liming can both be used as adjuvant ingredients in the 'Heavenly Fiend Soul Strengthening Pill' to compensate for the deficiencies of the 'Yin Fiend Mysterious Spirit Fruit'.
Of course, changing the prescription also requires powerful alchemy skills.
Otherwise, for an ordinary person, a change in even one ingredient would be enough to affect the chances of successfully forming the elixir.
However, Yang Jiuli was a third-level alchemist in his previous life, and he was already close to becoming a fourth-level alchemist.
He was experienced and had long been familiar with various refining methods and changes in medicinal properties, so he was not worried.
Afterwards, Yang Jiuli began refining pills.
……
Night had fallen.
Black Wind Mine.
A spaceship was slowly approaching from a distance.
Beside the spaceship, Li Chengfeng rode a Purple Winged Eagle to escort it.
At the head of the spaceship deck, a young man in brocade robes was looking coldly at Black Wind Valley ahead.
The man in brocade robes was Li Rui, a direct descendant of the Li family.
Now that he has entered the Foundation Establishment stage, a transcendent aura naturally emanates from his gaze.
For Li Rui's foundation building.
Few people in the entire Li family know about this.
This is because he established his foundation in the 'Azure Flame Immortal City' under the Azure Flame Immortal Sect, and it has been more than three months since then.
His personal visit to Black Wind Mountain is clearly intended to establish his authority and pave the way for his future control of the Li family.
At this moment, people were still attacking the formation in the valley.
Li Rui's gaze was icy cold. With a command, he directly activated the attack restriction "Golden Rainbow Arrow Rain" on the second-tier spaceship.
In an instant, golden light burst forth from the spaceship, transforming into an array plate suspended high in the sky.
The sky was filled with golden rainbows, like a rain of arrows, which rushed towards the Qi Refining rogue cultivators.
In the blink of an eye, several rogue cultivators had their bodies pierced through.
"Oh no, it's the Li family coming to their aid!"
"That's a second-tier spaceship..."
"Retreat...retreat quickly!"
"Lord Zhang! Where is Lord Zhang?!"
The sounds continued from all around the valley.
The rogue cultivators retreated in panic.
However, Li Chengfeng had already led several Qi Refining cultivators, riding Purple Winged Eagles, to attack from the left and right sides of the spaceship.
They threw out talismans or cast spells to kill the panicked, retreating rogue cultivators one by one.
In the blink of an eye, nine of those rogue cultivators perished.
A few people escaped.
Unexpectedly, golden light burst forth beneath Li Rui's feet, and his body, like a startled rainbow, streaked across the void, while simultaneously making a hand gesture.
Behind him, the Foundation Establishment phenomenon, "Golden Lotus Mystic Light," manifested.
It was a golden lotus blooming in the sky.
The golden lotus rotated, with countless mysterious lights flowing within. These lights flew out from the lotus and transformed into golden blades of light, like a meteor shower, instantly killing the fleeing rogue cultivators.
"It's Young Master Li Rui..."
"That's a Foundation Establishment phenomenon... Young Master Li Rui has achieved Foundation Establishment!"
"Haha, may the heavens bless the Li family..." Many Qi Refining cultivators of the Li family shouted in Black Wind Mine Valley.
"Li Rui... has reached the Foundation Establishment stage!" Li Wannian murmured to himself as he looked at Li Rui, whose temperament was extraordinary and whose moves were as swift as lightning.
His grandson, Li Feiyu, also built a foundation.
However, Li Feiyu's foundation was shallow, and he dared not come here to provide assistance rashly.
Li Rui, however, was different.
Having just established his foundation, he already possesses a mid-grade second-tier warship.
He must have quite a few second-tier talismans, enough to save his life even if he encounters a seasoned Foundation Establishment cultivator.
This is what one's background is.
Therefore, when Li Wannian saw Li Rui, he felt inexplicably sad.
That was a sigh for his grandson.
He knew that his grandson, Li Feiyu, would be overshadowed by the younger generation from now on!
Under Li Rui's leadership, most of the rogue cultivators who attacked the Black Wind Mountain mine were killed, with only a few escaping.
Afterwards, Li Chengfeng led his men to search for Li Yourong and Yang Jiuli.
It was already late at night.
Li Rui stood proudly atop the mountain, overlooking all directions.
In the early stages of Foundation Establishment, one's divine sense can be released and cover an area of ten thousand meters.
Li Chengfeng returned to report.
"How is it?" Li Rui's face was cold and stern, and he turned his head to look at Li Chengfeng.
"I led my men to search the area within a hundred miles, but we couldn't find any trace of Sister Rong or Master Yang," Li Chengfeng said.
He kept his head down.
I felt lost and uneasy.
The loss of two top-tier first-level alchemists from the Li family would undoubtedly be a huge blow.
"Leave a group of people behind to continue the search," Li Rui said.
"Yes!" Li Chengfeng nodded.
Subsequently, Li Rui boarded the spaceship and left with a group of wounded soldiers.
Throughout, he remained completely calm, seemingly unconcerned about the lives and deaths of Li Yourong and Yang Jiuli.
……
late at night.
Two hundred miles outside Blackwind City.
In an unnamed underground cave.
Before Yang Jiuli, the second-grade top-quality 'Purple Gold Cloud Pattern' alchemy furnace seemed to be churning with waves.
A rich, fragrant aroma filled the air.
Finally, the sound of the waves grew louder and louder, becoming vast and mighty.
A rich medicinal aroma, like a gust of wind, burst forth from the two fire holes on either side of the alchemy furnace.
call!
The wind surged forth, condensing above the alchemy furnace and transforming into a black sea of energy.
There are ripples in the water.
There was also a biting wind, howling and whistling through the air.
Above the black mist, purple mist rose and transformed into an auspicious cloud.
This is an unusual phenomenon indicating the completion of the elixir.
It is a second-tier elixir formula.
As this strange phenomenon occurred, a black light shield appeared above the cave.
However, Yang Jiuli had set up an array to conceal his presence.
After three breaths, the alchemy furnace stopped spewing out alchemical energy.
The sound of the tides also diminished, leaving only the rich fragrance of cinnamon spreading out.
Xiao Bing and the two ferrets came to the stove and greedily devoured the fragrant aroma of the elixir.
This medicinal fragrance, even a single breath of it can enlighten one's mind and soul, surpassing even the effects of a top-grade first-level elixir.