It was now time to collect his battle spoils which he had earned by his blood.The Gaint Claw lion body parts and it's claw and teeth can be sold,but that was for long term benefits.He was already skeptical of getting scammed by a trickster.
But first ,he needed to get washed up.Turning his back and running in a direction for ten minutes before coming across a lake.
The lake was not polluted in any way.The crystal clear water was slightly flowing,shining in the rays of sunlight.Zuigao then put down his clothes which were still tattered and began to bath at the lake.Presently,he still had his 8 year old like body but now it had now transformed into a 14 year old.His jet black hair fluttered in the wind and flowed like a waterfall in the embrace of the lake's crystal like water.His snow white skin being washed by the water.
His hair were unique as they were not entangled in between in anyway.He had dark eyes like the void and deep eye bags and now he had a haggard expression.He had suffered some sufficient wounds and they little polluted the water and little bit dyed it red.He had a total of four wounds plus his ears were now damaged.He would not hear well anymore.
The thing about the first stage was that you would use any sort of martial art as you have not establish a dantian.
After bathing for a good time.He picked up bandages to cover all his wounds and now weared a complete silky white exquisite robe.
Before coming to the lake to bath,he had taken a good amount of supplies from the caravans storage.He took two robes,both were silky robes of exquisite quality,one being white while the other being grey.Had taken a good number of swords and daggers along with some more food and water.
He stood up,wearing his elegant white robe with long sleeves.
He was now analyzing what to do and what doing is essential while running towards the ruins of the caravan.
Two new problems had presented themselves to him.First was the fact that the lion was not alone and had it's own family somewhere deep into the dense areas of the forest since normally lions lived in packs.
These types of lions had sensitive sense of smell and Zuigao was bathed in blood and had touched and kicked the lions and even ripped apart it's claws and tooth for long term benefits.The lions family have the chance of finding him that's the main reason why he bathed in the lake in the first place.
Though the first one was not that lethal as Zuigao was now preparing to as quickly as possible to reach the 2nd stage.
Without the power of martial arts he was at constant danger and concern.
The second one was more lethal and unpleasant the relatives,family members and the association behind the guards and the other humans would obviously check on them.An experienced Cultivater at the second stage may concule that a demonic cultivater may have intervened in this battle and is worst case can be the culprit behind the devilish act and use investigative arts to check the area and found traves and follow them around and since this was a forest,the possibility of coming armed with weapons and cultivater with high cultivation is almost guaranteed and it would doom for Zuigao this way.
He didn't have any sort of concealment methods...for now. Zuigao had now thrown dirt at the bloody areas of the ground picked up all the bodies, and thrown them into the caravan in an orderly mansion with a white piece of cloth covering all of them.
He had found two new problems. The first one is less lethal, and his life can't be on the line as the first stage, t; this is not very smart.
There is a natural phenomenon that when any beasts is on a higher stage or have advanced to a higher stage, their intelligence will receive a quality change and give them more intelligence by a small margin.
Now all that he had to do was done and he went running to his house, and also breaking the dry wood for the campfire he would need as rain was starting.
A few tens of minutes later, Zuigao had reached his cave. He had decided to cultivate in seclusion until his ears were healed. Going outside while having hearing issues was dangerous.
After a week and a half, he had reached the 5th realm, the Blood Tempering Realm. The Foundation Establishment Stage consists of a total of 9 realms:
1: Beginning Realm
2: Strengthening Realm
3: Founding Realm
4: Flesh Body Realm
5: Blood Tempering Realm
6: Lasting Realm
7: Beyond Mortal Body Realm
8: Leizu Realm
9: Internal Organs Realm
The first three realms focus on strengthening one's body and endurance.
While the 4th,5th,6th,7th, and 8th realms were all about more endurance, stamina, and strength.
The 9th realm was the strengthening of one's internal organs, as the name suggests.
"That old hag I killed last must be a crippled cultivator of Emotion Path. Thus, I keep thinking about this strangely. His purpose can be to turn me on a new leaf as she must have misjudged my character in only one aspect. My backstory...nice try she did"
"Anyway, I am about to reach the peak of the Blood tempering realm. My hearing problem is gone, and my strength has increased several times more. Hopefully, nothing goes wrong"
He said internally.
While hundreds of thousands of miles away was a new empire's land.
Certainly, here's the revised text:
In a distant land, a new empire had risen, known as the great Tunyue Empire, governed by the royal family Tunyue Clan. In the Peach Tree Pavilion, even at midnight, a purplish-blue glow illuminated the entire pavilion in a majestic manner. A man in an exquisite red robe made his way to an old man who stood in a close-legged stance at the center of the pavilion.
The old man had a long beard and equally long white hair, and he wore a robe that resembled a night sky filled with stars. The pavilion's night sky itself was filled with stars.
Breaking the silence, the man in the red robe spoke in a regal tone, "StarFall Master Qunli Tianyu, as the representative of the Great Tunyue Empire, Tunyue Clan, Venerable Tunyue Wunling, and on behalf of the clan leader and myself, I extend our congratulations on your advancement and reaching the peak of the 6th Stage Secret realm of Power."
In a calm voice, the old man replied, "Your congratulations are warmly received, but I am more intrigued by the new talents of this generation. That Shifting Wind lone cultivator, Tao Li, is a remarkable talent... and let's not forget the intriguing Charming Princess Qun Qiu from one of the main clans under your leadership, the Qun clan."
"Sure, here is a clearer version of the text:
"Senior does care about the world. We are worried because of the new upcoming 100-year prodigy event. Last time, our empire was almost in second place and–" Before he could finish his words, he got interrupted by Qunli Tianyu.
Ok....Then may I be excused?"
"Yeah junior brat, you are excused!"
Venerable Wunling just went, elegantly as ever.
"Humph!!. These old parasites should have heard this and now are going to report to the clan. I hate these self-righteous parasitic bastards!"
Then the man calmed down and spoke, "I wonder if he can even reach the 100-year prodigy event?... HAHAHA, I shall wait for him. Through with my calculations, he will be alone one"
After that, the man had now eyes that looked of hope...