Chapter 258: Zheng Hao Aims to Form a Nascent Soul
"Could it be because of that powerful female cultivator?" Li Fan asked.
"No, it's not related. Everything has its own reasons, and she is reasonable," replied the Oracle Zi. "Moreover, she personally spread the [Reestablish Dao] technique."
"Oh? Why is that?" Li Fan was curious.
The Oracle Zi chuckled, not giving a direct answer. Instead, he said in a mysterious tone, "If every cultivator knows that they could potentially become ingredients for higher-level cultivators at any time..."
"The world would be in chaos."
"Those big shots don't want to see that."
Li Fan remained silent.
"However, there are no restrictions on using this technique. Young friend can rest assured," the Oracle Zi said before ending the communication.
Shaking his head and suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Li Fan began studying the [Reestablish Dao] technique.
After a long time, Li Fan couldn't help but praise internally, "This Chenshi Mei is truly a gifted individual."
"Using objects as metaphors, integrating emotions, and imposing laws..."
After thoroughly memorizing the intricacies of the technique, Li Fan didn't rush to cultivate it on himself. Instead, he once again observed Ye Feipeng.
Li Fan was well aware of Ye Feipeng's movements.
He had absolutely no chance to learn the [Reestablish Dao] technique.
So, how did he form the dual Dao foundations? And how did it differ from the dual Dao foundations formed through [Reestablish Dao]?
After observing for a long time, Li Fan seemed to have gained some insight.
The principle behind both methods was essentially the same.
To use the previous analogy of taking a concubine, if Chenshi Mei's [Reestablish Dao] method was like carefully convincing the wife to accept a concubine, then Ye Feipeng was someone naturally suited to having a harem.
As the master of the harem, the main wife not only wouldn't obstruct but might even secretly assist.
"Truly a good constitution!" After understanding this connection, Li Fan looked at the chubby fellow with a different perspective.
"You continue to bring me more surprises."
"I wonder what changes will occur when you wake up."
"I have a vague feeling that the desperate move in the Sea of Clouds is likely hiding another reason."
Withdrawing his attention, Li Fan began practicing [Reestablish Dao].
In his case, it was equivalent to the master of the harem being a charming maid proficient in the art of transformation, capable of changing into the appearance of any other woman.
This avoided the trouble of constant clashes between new and old Dao foundations.
He only needed to reestablish the foundation and then summon [Still True].
...
One month later.
The technique was successful.
Li Fan checked his inner world and found that in his dantian, the white jade radiance representing [Still True] seemed to have been perfectly divided into two.
But in essence, they were still one entity. With a thought, Li Fan could instantly merge them back into one.
Delighted, Li Fan quietly left the Wanxian Island and arrived at a remote, uninhabited underwater location.
He decided to test this new gain.
"Seven-Aperture Ingenious Heart, Dao Mystical Sword!"
[Still True] transformed into two different peculiar objects simultaneously.
It was smooth and unobstructed, with no signs of blockage.
"Cang Hai Bead, Dao Mystical Sword!"
In the deep blue light, a damaged iron sword hidden with killing intent was ready to strike.
"Good!" Li Fan's eyes lit up. "This sneak attack is quite clever!"
His thoughts shifted.
"What if they become two identical ones?"
In an instant, two completely identical Cang Hai Beads appeared in Li Fan's dantian.
However, to Li Fan's regret, just as the Cang Hai Beads took shape, they mysteriously merged back into one.
And the power showed no change.
"Can it only increase in quantity and not enhance the quality..."
"Although it's a bit regrettable, it's still quite good."
"When I was in the Wanxian League, I often maintained the Seven-Aperture Ingenious Heart state."
"When facing enemies, I can simultaneously use the power of two different foundational artifacts."
After experimenting for a while and becoming familiar with the rapid transformation of the two foundational artifacts, Li Fan returned to the Tianxuan Mirror satisfied.
"According to the secret technique's instructions, after opening dual foundational paths, the difficulty of establishing new foundations will increase exponentially."
"Indeed, I feel that dual foundational paths are already my limit."
"I wonder if there will be opportunities for expansion in the future."
"Even so, having dual foundational paths is greatly beneficial to me."
"One foreseeable advantage is that when refining the Golden Cores with the techniques of Heavenly Slaughter, Vast Sea, Ink Kill, and Azure Flame, it will be much easier. The speed requirement for switching forms with [Still True] is almost halved."
"There are still six years left until the arrival of the Crimson Flame Engulfs the Sea."
"There are many variables in this world, so for safety, I should leave the Sea of Clouds in advance."
"Anchoring for 26 years, I can then proceed to Stone Edge Province."
"Well, find an excuse to bring Zheng Hao along..."
As luck would have it, just as Li Fan was thinking about Daoist He, a message came from Zheng Hao.
Upon seeing it, Li Fan was pleasantly surprised.
For over a year, He Xinxin had been wandering around various places in the Sea of Clouds under the company of Zheng Hao.
Not long ago, Heng Ruoshui finally issued a final ultimatum, asking her to return home quickly.
Although He Xinxin was reluctant to part ways, she had played enough. Her father was no longer in life-threatening danger.
Not daring to disobey the order of the great lady, the young girl tearfully bid farewell to her father.
After sending off his daughter and promising frequent visits in the future, Zheng Hao ignited the long-lost fighting spirit within him.
It was as if he had returned to his youthful days, full of motivation for cultivation.
With no regrets and resolving past issues, Zheng Hao's cultivation speed was truly astounding.
Not long after, he had already broken through bottlenecks and was about to condense the Golden Core.
Sending a message now, it was about his intention to go out and [Peek into Dao] to form the Golden Core. He asked Li Fan to accompany him.
Li Fan naturally had no reason to refuse.
After the two met at the Transmission Array Square, they used the teleportation array to arrive at the Spirit Dragon Island in the northwest of the Sea of Clouds.
Then, they flew west.
"Three thousand miles west of here, there's a spectacular phenomenon."
"The Three Underwater Faults."
"On a length of only a few hundred miles, the seabed resembles steep stairs, forming three major fault lines."
"Between each layer, there is a drop of four to five thousand meters."
"Due to the violent geological activity between the faults, many mountain ranges have risen on the seabed."
"The bizarre shapes are continuous."
"It's more magnificent than the mountains and rivers on land."
"I'm cultivating the technique 'Concealed Dragon Arts in Mountains and Rivers,' and I want to observe this strange scenery."
"By combining the methods of geological veins, mountains and rivers, and concealed abyss, I will form the Golden Core using all three techniques!"
Facing Li Fan, Zheng Hao did not hide anything and laid out his plans for forming the Golden Core.
Li Fan looked at him, and he could see the self-confidence in Zheng Hao's eyebrows.
It was an indescribable self-assurance.
It was like two completely different people compared to the obedient image from before.
"It seems that for middle-aged men, having a sensible daughter is really important."
Li Fan thought to himself.
However, he praised with a click of his tongue, "Daoist friend, your plan is truly extraordinary, forming the Golden Core with three techniques."
"I think there are not many in this entire Sea of Clouds who can compare with you."
"I wish Daoist friend success in advance!"
(End of this chapter)