[After three years of seclusion, Li Dalong suddenly had a realization, successfully establishing his foundation and advancing to the early stage of foundation building!]
[Your descendant has broken through to the foundation-building stage and gained +100 incense!]
"Hahaha, ancestors, this stupid descendant Li Dalong has finally made the breakthrough!"
In the secret room, Li Dalong, now 51 years old and showing strands of white hair before his seclusion, emerged with rejuvenated black hair and softened wrinkles. He appeared as a determined middle-aged man in his thirties, with a fairer and rosier complexion than before his retreat. Standing alongside his son Li Yaozu, they could almost be mistaken for brothers.
[Li Dalong]
[Realm: Early stage of foundation building]
[Techniques: Qi absorption, basic swordsmanship, dragon walking]
[Traits: hardworking, wild boar killer, forest hunter]
Breaking through to the foundation-building stage marked a profound transformation in life.
The so-called 'hundred days of foundation building' was a process of purification, cleansing the body of impurities, and creating optimal conditions for future advancement.
Every impurity in his limbs, bones, internal organs, and meridians had been purged.
Even his spiritual roots had strengthened significantly during these three years, now comprising three elements—gold, fire, and earth—each surpassing a quality level of 60.
The strength of foundation building is also due to this kind of thing, breaking through the limitations of the mortal body.
The foundation-building stage bestowed cultivators with enhanced abilities: increased spiritual energy, 'insight' to perceive others' spiritual strength, and an expanded 'spiritual consciousness' capable of sensing surroundings in all directions without blind spots. They could even perceive minute details through sight and smell.
The fire core within their Dantian was the key for condensing spiritual energy into a core, crucial for future breakthroughs into the Golden Core stage!
This is also the reason why the cultivators from the Hu and Wang families were so disdainful towards the Qi Refining Stage cultivators from the Li family when they entered the Li family territory.
Because the two are basically two-dimensional existence.
This is also the reason why they fled without hesitation upon encountering the Violet Tempest Python and the War Puppet— They could sense the overwhelming power of these two.
"At last, our Li family has a true foundation-building cultivator."
Li Wei gave Li Dalong a shot of 'love from the ancestors' without hesitation.
The reason why Li Dalong is said to be the true foundation-building cultivator of the Li family is because Xu Cuihua doesn't count due to her specialization as a beast master, particularly after forming a contract with the Sky Moon Fox.
With Li Dalong's breakthrough, everyone in the Li family gathered together again to celebrate Li Dalong!
However, their celebration is not open to the public and only they know it.
After all, Only hidden strength is the real trump card.
"Thank you, ancestor, for your help all these years. Otherwise, I would not be able to break through the foundation building because of my stupidity and my lack of aptitude. The gift from ancestor is always helping me."
Thank you again.
Finally, after the worship, Xu Cuihua beamed with joy as she looked at her husband. Over time, her appearance had grown more refined and noble since her contract with the Sky Moon Fox. It was hard to believe she was once a simple farm girl. "Husband, this is wonderful news. The Li family will be even stronger now that you've broken through."
"Wife, you..."
Li Dalong looked at his wife in confusion, "Your strength..."
He also knew about Xu Cuihua's contract with the Sky Moon Fox, but now he truly felt his wife's strength.
"I am a beastmaster," Xu Cuihua revealed slowly, recounting her experiences during Li Dalong's seclusion. She had chosen not to reveal her path to foundation building, knowing that each cultivator's path was unique.
As Li Dalong grasped the significance of beast-mastering skills, he finally understood it and sighed in awe. "So that's how it is. The beast-mastering skills passed down by our ancestors are truly extraordinary."
Reflecting on his increasingly beautiful wife, Li Dalong's face reddened slightly. "Wife, let's retire to our chambers and talk further."
Inside their room,
"... "
Meanwhile, observing from the screen, Li Wei's expression darkened. Quickly changing his perspective, he muttered through gritted teeth, "If you two show off your affection in front of me again, I'll bury you separately—one in the South Pole and the other in the North Pole!"
After composing himself, Li Wei returned to examining the game screen, checking the values and data displayed on the right side.
[Incense: 5121]
"Finally enough."
He grinned wide. Throughout the Li family's development, he had kept a close watch on the incense value.
The scene shifted to the cellar behind the Li family's ancestral hall, revealing a colossal mecha standing tall.
He clicked on the war puppet icon.
Finally, the awaited box appeared on the screen.
[Activating the war puppet's operating system requires 5,000 incense points.]
[Detected that you already have enough incense.]
[Would you like to contact it immediately? You will gain control of the mecha and enter combat mode!]
He has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
By controlling the mecha, he will be able to experience the game from a first-person perspective while battling alongside his clanmates.
He clicked excitedly -
[Yes!]