Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

Mount Tianque's Sun Gazing Peak was the mountain peak with the highest concentration of elite disciples in the Foundation Establishment stage.

This peak was majestic and imposing, possessing many scenic spots. Although dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators had established their abodes here, it was impossible to tell from the outside. The abodes were also quite far apart, so they did not interfere with each other.

On the sun-facing side of the mountain, near the peak, there was a perilous cliff. A cave abode was situated in the center, shielded by several ancient pine trees extending from the cliff face. Several prominent boulders were scattered around, and the area was shrouded in dense clouds and mist. Without someone to guide the way, it would be difficult for outsiders to find this place.

Song Yuanzhen, who had hastily returned from Jade Firmament Immortal City, circled around Sun Gazing Peak for several weeks, bypassed several cave abodes, and silently flew to the bottom of the cliff.

He sighed softly, gently knocked on the door of the cave abode, and said in a low voice, "Senior Brother Guo, it's me."

After a moment, the stone door of the cave abode rumbled open, revealing an entrance about ten feet in diameter.

Song Yuanzhen stepped inside, and the stone door closed on its own.

"I'm in the cultivation room, come straight over," a hoarse and deep voice came from the end of the tunnel.

This cave abode was personally opened up by Guo Yuanmeng. Always flamboyant, he built this cave abode extremely oppressively. A long tunnel penetrated deep into the mountainside, with only four stone rooms built at the innermost end: one for cultivation, one for living, one for storage, and one for guests, although few people came, mainly for Song Yuanzhen's use.

Under the dim jade light, Song Yuanzhen walked step by step through the passage, turning into a stone room about ten feet in diameter at the end.

The light in the stone room was even dimmer, with only a few faint rays. Guo Yuanmeng sat on a bamboo futon in the center, his eyes showing exhaustion in the dim light.

"What's the situation outside? Has the Abyss of Heavenly Demons attacked again?" Guo Yuanmeng asked absentmindedly, his eyes somewhat dazed, as if he had encountered some confusion.

"No, since the end of the Battle of Cluster Mountain, Flowing Cloud City has been peaceful. With one Nascent Soul cultivator dead and one injured, I'm afraid the Abyss of Heavenly Demons can't bear such losses either."

Song Yuanzhen said casually, choosing a futon next to Guo Yuanmeng to sit down. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Still pondering that Metal Supplementation Secret Technique?"

Guo Yuanmeng hummed and said, "Master said that the reason I have been unable to break through to False Core is because my cultivation method was improper in the beginning, damaging my Metal Spiritual Root, resulting in disharmony. Only by completing the foundation can I hope to form a core. I've tried and tried, and all kinds of methods have been used, but to no effect. I should still listen to Master and comprehend this secret technique. I will naturally see the light and be proud!"

However, he obviously lacked confidence in what he said. The eight words "see the light and be proud" were said weakly, showing a serious lack of confidence.

This was not surprising. He had obtained this Metal Supplementation Secret Technique thirty years ago and had been comprehending it ever since, but with no progress. Anyone would lack confidence.

Song Yuanzhen had always felt that when Jie Tianwei had Guo Yuanmeng learn this Metal Supplementation Secret Technique, it was not because he thought this method was really useful, but because he was really disappointed in him, so he simply gave him a illusory hope so that he would not become depressed.

If a spiritual root is damaged, there may be miraculous pills and medicines that can repair it, but it has not been heard that it can be completely supplemented by a cultivation method. If there really was such a cultivation method, it would probably have spread throughout the cultivation world long ago, and would not be piled up in the secret room with the immeasurable books collected by the Xuan Tian Sect to gather dust.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Senior Brother Guo, you still have a lot of lifespan left. There is actually no need to cultivate in seclusion like this. It is better to go out and gain experience, or to make connections, or to suddenly have an epiphany. You may not be able to break through one day."

Guo Yuanmeng was silent for a few breaths, then shook his head firmly: "I will not leave Mount Tianque! Either I will advance to the False Core stage and go to the Palm Xuan Hall in glory, or I will die here silently and be buried with this cave abode!"

Song Yuanzhen said anxiously: "Senior Brother Guo, why do you have to be so stubborn. Times have changed, and people have changed. We must also change with them. Back then, Zhou Yuming was also the head disciple and took the Elephant Sky Number One waist tag. In the end, didn't he also go out to lie dormant and wait for the opportunity?

"You are not leaving the mountain gate to avoid anything, but to seek opportunities, to break through to the False Core. This is the foundation of a cultivator and should not be changed because of anyone's opinion! If you break through the realm in the future, when you return to the mountain gate, everyone will only be envious. Where would they dare to laugh at you! If you can't break through, what's the difference between being in this mountain and being outside!"

Guo Yuanmeng stood up with a whoosh and said loudly: "Junior Brother Song, I understand the truth you said, but I, Guo Yuanmeng, am the former head disciple of the sect master, and I will never leave the mountain gate in disgrace and hide on my own. I will break through to the False Core here and let those who look down on me know that no matter how lonely Guo Yuanmeng is, he is not someone they can laugh at!"

Song Yuanzhen sighed softly and remained silent for a long time.

Guo Yuanmeng looked at him and sneered: "If you want to leave, just leave. You don't have to worry about me!"

After saying that, he sat down with a thud and closed his eyes, ignoring him.

Song Yuanzhen smiled bitterly: "Senior Brother Guo, if I wanted to leave, why would I wait until today! You, do you really want to break through so much?"

Guo Yuanmeng didn't speak.

"I, I, I here——"

"If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you being so hesitant!"

A look of determination flashed in Song Yuanzhen's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Have you heard of the Yuanli Pill?"

"Yuanli Pill?" A look of doubt appeared on Guo Yuanmeng's face. "I seem to have heard Master say that it is a miraculous pill that can adjust the proportion of spiritual roots?"

"That's right. It has this effect, but after taking it, the possibility of spiritual roots being damaged and dying is even greater, um, several times greater!"

"Do you have this pill?"

Song Yuanzhen was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Yes!"

"You went out this time to find this pill?"

"Yes."

"Good! Junior Brother Song, after so many years, you are the only one who has been with me and has not alienated me because of Master's death! In this huge Xuan Tian Sect, you are the only one who can be called a brother!" Guo Yuanmeng stood up and said excitedly.

"Senior Brother Guo, once this pill is taken, it will be a narrow escape from death!" A complex expression appeared in Song Yuanzhen's eyes.

Guo Yuanmeng laughed loudly: "Back then, Zhang Yuanjing even dared to take the Golden Scale Fruit. Am I, Guo Yuanmeng, afraid of a Yuanli Pill! You just bring it here. If I even frown, you don't even have to say anything, I will just roll down the mountain in disgrace!"

Song Yuanzhen took out the jade bottle containing the Yuanli Pill, held it in his hand, trembled twice, but was still hesitant.

Guo Yuanmeng reached out and snatched it directly, and said seriously: "Junior Brother Song, this pill is not common. I heard that several of the required medicinal materials are very difficult to find, and the refining is especially difficult, and few cultivators are willing to swallow it, so few alchemists refine it. I didn't expect you to get it. It's really hard for you! I, Guo Yuanmeng, will never forget this kindness and affection!"

Song Yuanzhen shook his head: "Whether it is a blessing or a disaster is still unknown, so why talk about kindness! I only hope that Senior Brother will not blame me!"

Guo Yuanmeng stared at the jade bottle, a look of ferocity on his face: "This is my path, Guo Yuanmeng. No matter what the outcome, it is my fate, and I don't blame anyone!"