Upon returning home, Lu Fan immediately set to work reactivating all the shut-down arrays in his estate, restoring the protective and cultivation-enhancing barriers he had carefully set up. These arrays were crucial for both security and cultivation efficiency, and he meticulously checked each one to ensure it was functioning optimally.
Once satisfied, he spent some cherished time with his wives, sharing stories of his adventures and taking a moment to unwind after the intense trials he had faced. But his mind was never far from his cultivation goals, and soon he was ready to dive into his next experiment: harnessing the Giant Lion Blood Stone.
In his secluded workshop, Lu Fan carefully set up his equipment for a magnetic resonance experiment with the Lion Blood Stone. He adjusted the magnet settings and prepared to study the stone's natural Qi patterns. As he began the experiment, he observed that the blood stone emitted unique energy waves, which manifested intricate patterns in the magnetic field. These patterns revealed a power similar to the aura of a lion, and Lu Fan meticulously recorded them, realizing that this was the key to unlocking the stone's true potential.
Encouraged by his findings, he proceeded to convert all his remaining lion blood resources into Lion Blood Stones, utilizing a refinement process that harnessed the magnetic resonance technique he had just discovered. This process took several days, but in the end, he had created a large number of potent Lion Blood Stones, each pulsating with the rich Qi and life essence of a lion.
With his resources now in place, Lu Fan turned his focus to the spiritual spring on his estate. He decided it was time to upgrade the spiritual spring array, expanding its size and increasing its power. After making precise adjustments, the array's intensity surged, enhancing the spring's output to match that of a Level 2 spiritual vein. The effect was remarkable—the spiritual spring now produced vast amounts of spiritual water, brimming with potent Qi. Lu Fan collected as much of the spiritual water as he could, storing it for future use.
To further enhance his cultivation setup, he arranged an array using the newly refined Lion Blood Stones around the spiritual spring pond. The stones amplified the potency of the spring, creating a dense Qi field that radiated strength and vitality. He then removed the pedestal at the center of the pond and replaced it with a broad, comfortable bed. Who said cultivation required rigid postures? Lu Fan intended to cultivate in a more relaxed manner, allowing himself comfort as he aimed for a breakthrough.
With everything ready, he lay on the bed and began his breakthrough into the Foundation Building realm. Drawing on the power of the Giant Lion Blood Stone, and supported by the Lion Blood Stone array around him, he directed his Qi into a focused, intense cultivation cycle. The Lion Blood Stones emitted a fierce, primal energy that he channeled through his meridians, feeling it infuse his body with strength and vitality.
As he cultivated, the spiritual energy in the room thickened, and a crimson aura began to radiate around him. Over the following days, the blood Qi generated by the array didn't dissipate as usual. Instead, it condensed into a dense, swirling blood cloud that encircled Lu Fan, filling the air with a potent, almost tangible energy. The blood Qi resonated with the rhythm of his heartbeat, merging with his internal energy and concentrating within his heart.
Gradually, he felt the refined blood Qi strengthen his heart, each pulse growing steadier and more powerful. This new energy flowed through his veins, enriching his blood and fortifying his body to a level he hadn't previously experienced. His muscles, bones, and organs absorbed the blood Qi, transforming them with the resilience and power associated with a lion's vitality.
After a few days of intensive cultivation, the blood Qi in his body reached saturation. The excess energy naturally began to concentrate in his heart, compressing and refining itself further. His heart pulsed with a high-grade, concentrated blood essence, imbuing his entire circulatory system with strength. Finally, as the energy reached a peak, it manifested in a unique phenomenon—a faint lion tattoo emerged on the left side of his chest, symbolizing his successful entry into the Foundation Building Body Tempering realm. The tattoo was a sign of the immense blood power he now wielded, a mark of strength akin to that of a lion.
Having achieved his breakthrough, Lu Fan remained in the array for several more days to stabilize his newfound power. The dense blood Qi, amplified by the array and the Lion Blood Stones, continued to circulate through his body, further fortifying his physical strength and resilience. Each breath he took was rich with spiritual energy, every heartbeat resonating with the powerful vitality that now defined his being.
The breakthrough had not only enhanced his body but also provided him with a clear sense of his future potential. He could feel the lion's essence within him—a primal power that gave him boundless strength, speed, and resilience. His body was now fundamentally different, strengthened to endure the trials ahead, and his lion tattoo was a reminder of the fierce energy he had channeled to reach this realm.