Chapter 218 The Treasure of Yangguan City
Upon hearing Chen Yang's question, Zhu Yuejian couldn't help but pull a long face and said dejectedly, "Chen Yang, you really underestimate me! Do you think I'm the kind of person who reneges on debts? I'm known for my generosity! Look, I've already prepared your things, and you're still slandering me in your heart. It really hurts my feelings!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang beamed with joy and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I was wrong! Besides, I did not slander you. In my heart, you have always been a wise, great, generous, and magnanimous emperor!"
Zhu Yuejian laughed heartily, then flipped his hand and took out a porcelain bottle and a book, handing them to Chen Yang!
Chen Yang found these two items rather strange!
Zhu Yuejian said, "This is a Foundation Establishment Pill, plus a Foundation Establishment cultivation manual! I know you've already reached the Great Perfection of the Golden Body Realm, and these two items might give you a chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm! But before that, I need to tell you something and remind you!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang immediately put away the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique!
Zhu Yuejian's expression turned serious, and he said, "You should know that there are five categories of Foundation Establishment techniques: the Metal Yi Dao Scripture, the Wind and Wood Dao Scripture, the Yin Water Dao Scripture, the Yang Fire Dao Scripture, and the Central Earth Dao Scripture!"
"The book I'm giving you is the Daoist Scripture of the Central Plains, a relatively peaceful and balanced foundation-building cultivation method!"
"But in reality, the foundation-building cultivation method that suits each person is different! If you have the opportunity, you can find some other foundation-building cultivation methods to compare and cultivate, and find the one that suits you best!"
Chen Yang looked at Zhu Yuejian and said, "So, choosing a Foundation Establishment cultivation method is a very important decision?"
Zhu Yuejian nodded: "It's extremely important! Because at this moment, the foundation-building technique you choose will forge your Dao foundation, which also means it will affect the supernatural abilities you cultivate next!"
"Our ultimate goal as cultivators is to become Golden Core Immortals. At this level, the Golden Core is formed using supernatural powers! Therefore, your choice at this moment will determine the future attributes of your Golden Core!"
"Only cultivation techniques that are perfectly suited to your own attributes will allow you to achieve twice the results with half the effort and accelerate your cultivation speed on your future path! However, if you don't have the opportunity to see other foundation-building cultivation techniques, this Central Plains Dao Scripture is also a good choice. It is relatively peaceful and can be considered a moderate option!"
Chen Yang understood and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Zhu Yuejian: "Thank you for your guidance! But how can I know which cultivation method is suitable for me?"
Zhu Yuejian smiled and said, "Actually, it's very easy! Of the five Foundation Establishment techniques, the one that allows you to cultivate spiritual power the fastest and is the easiest to understand is the one that's most suitable for you! After all, only the most suitable one will ensure a smooth path of cultivation from here on out!"
Chen Yang nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and asked, "Is it possible to choose two Foundation Establishment techniques and cultivate in two different directions?"
Zhu Yuejian pointed at Chen Yang with a smile, saying, "You're just too greedy! Of course, your thinking is also quite normal! In fact, I've heard that on the Central Continent, there are indeed exceptionally talented disciples who choose two directions for Foundation Establishment!"
"To be able to perform dual Foundation Establishment requires extremely high skill from the cultivator! Because Foundation Establishment takes about a day, once it is completed, it is impossible to cultivate other Foundation Establishment techniques! Therefore, it requires the cultivator to take two Foundation Establishment Pills on the same day and successfully establish their foundation in both chosen directions simultaneously!"
"Many core disciples of powerful families and forces choose to cultivate two foundations simultaneously! However, this has both advantages and disadvantages: the advantage is that cultivators who have cultivated two foundations are much stronger in subsequent cultivation; but the disadvantage is more obvious—once they choose to cultivate two foundations, each subsequent advancement requires twice the amount of cultivation technique comprehension, spiritual energy, etc., which will seriously slow down their cultivation speed!"
"That's why only scions of wealthy and powerful families choose this path to cultivate dual foundations!"
After hearing this, Chen Yang's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but feel a little expectant!
Zhu Yuejian continued, "Chen Yang, Foundation Establishment cultivators are indeed very strong! Once they successfully establish their foundation, they officially transcend the mortal realm and become extraordinary cultivators! But I must remind you, our entire Southern Region, whether it's the Great Ming Kingdom or the neighboring Great Manchu Kingdom, is under the jurisdiction of the Tianhai Gate Enforcement Envoy!"
"Once you successfully establish your foundation, it will inevitably attract celestial phenomena, which will certainly be sensed by the Enforcement Envoy! The Enforcement Envoy of Tianhai Gate will forcibly take away the cultivator who has successfully established their foundation and send them to Tianhai Gate in Zhongzhou via the teleportation array! In other words, once you successfully establish your foundation, you will no longer be able to stay here! Therefore, before establishing your foundation, you must settle all your affairs!"
Chen Yang immediately asked, "Your Majesty, I have the same question! Why does the Enforcer of Tianhai Gate not allow Foundation Establishment cultivators to move around here? And it seems that those who have successfully established their Foundation Establishment rarely return to the Southern Region?"
Zhu Yuejian smiled wryly and shook his head: "You're right! I don't know the specific reason either, after all, very few seniors can return! The Su family's ancestor was already extremely rare! That was because the Su family's immortal senior was too powerful, almost reaching the Golden Core realm in a short time. It's likely the sect made an exception for her, allowing her to return to the Su family and resolve her inner demons!"
Chen Yang nodded: "Thank you for informing me, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Yuejian said, "Alright, that's all I wanted to say!"
Chen Yang was taken aback, then quickly said, "Wait! Your Majesty, have you forgotten something important? What about the 30? 30 spirit stones!"
Zhu Yuejian burst into laughter, walked over, and patted Chen Yang on the shoulder: "Look how anxious you are! I knew you were a money-grubber, but I didn't expect you to be this greedy! Don't worry, of course I wouldn't cheat you out of 30 spirit stones! But... I really don't have any on hand!"
Chen Yang was stunned and looked at Zhu Yuejian speechlessly!
Zhu Yuejian quickly added, "Don't worry, I'm not lying to you this time! Although I don't have it on hand, the 30 spirit stones are currently in Yangguan City!"
Chen Yang asked curiously, "Yangguan City?"
Zhu Yuejian nodded: "That's right! Yangguan City is located on the border and was previously under the control of our Great Ming Kingdom! There is a defensive array outside Yangguan City. Three years ago, I transported 30 spirit stones to Yangguan City so that we could activate the defensive array at any time to resist the invasion of the Great Man Kingdom's cavalry and cultivators!"
"Unexpectedly, a while ago, something unexpected happened in Yangguan City. The formation didn't even have time to activate before Yangguan City fell and was controlled by the Great Man Kingdom! So the 30 spirit stones haven't been used and have been stored in a secret warehouse, guarded by my people! If you want them, go to Yangguan City to get them! I'll give you a token and find someone to guide you. You'll get them when you get there!"
Chen Yang gave Zhu Yuejian a speechless look: "I knew you weren't going to be so kind as to give it to me directly! But as long as you don't lie to me, I'm happy to make the trip!"
Zhu Yuejian immediately patted his chest and said, "What are you saying! I am the current emperor, and my word is law. How could I possibly lie to you? Here's what I'll do: I'll send three eunuchs with you to Yangguan City to retrieve the spirit stones!"
Chen Yang sighed helplessly and nodded, "Alright then! Besides, sending three palace maids is better than sending three eunuchs to follow me!"
Zhu Yuejian gave him a speechless look: "You wish! The palace maids in my palace are all carefully selected, how could I just give them to you? Besides, even the maids don't know the location of the spirit stones! These three people used to be stationed in Yangguan City, they know the place very well, you should take them with you!"
Chen Yang nodded helplessly.
He thought for a moment and said to Zhu Yuejian, "Your Majesty, you should also be going into seclusion to take Foundation Establishment Pills to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, right?"
Zhu Yuejian sighed slightly and nodded, saying, "Indeed, if I become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I will still have a chance to meet the Enforcer and reverse the decline of the Great Ming Kingdom. If I fail, the Prime Minister's Mansion will eventually bring devastation to the Great Ming Kingdom."
Chen Yang offered a suggestion: "Your Majesty, when you take the Foundation Establishment Pill, you can combine it with Polygonatum water that is over fifty years old. Taking the Foundation Establishment Pill with Polygonatum decoction might have a better effect."
After all, the Foundation Building Pill is of inferior quality and its effects are somewhat poor. With the addition of Polygonatum Decoction to supplement its medicinal power, it can indeed enhance the effects.
However, Chen Yang didn't explain much. Moreover, his alchemy skills were only at the beginner level, and he hadn't spent any spirit stones to improve them.
Late at night, two carriages quietly departed from the back gate of the palace, quickly leaving the capital in the darkness and speeding towards the border between the Great Manchu Kingdom and the Great Ming Kingdom.
Not long after Chen Yang's carriage left.
Suddenly, a troop of elite knights galloped out from the capital!
These knights were riding not ordinary horses, but monstrous wolf riders!
One hundred and seven wolf riders, with their four hooves moving, led the heavily armored knights above them, galloping swiftly like phantoms.
Anyone who stood in their way was trampled into the mud by the iron hooves of the wolf riders!
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way! It's the Prime Minister's Wolf Cavalry!"
"My God! I've never seen a wolf cavalry battalion mobilize at once before! One hundred and eight wolf riders, that's terrifying!"
"I wonder what kind of mission the Prime Minister's residence is going to carry out this time. It's terrifying."
"The Wolf Cavalry is one of the eight major guard battalions of the Prime Minister's residence. They are swift as the wind and strike with lightning speed. This time, they are definitely on their way to hunt down someone. So, really, don't become enemies of the Prime Minister's residence!"
"Rumble..."
In the blink of an eye, 107 wolf rider guards, their blades flashing coldly, vanished into the distance!