his cultivation.He viewed martial arts techniques as tools, completely relying on talismans for cultivation. While his inner self remained unaffected under the Buddha's protection, even if he changed...Ji Wu's choice caught Qin Sang off guard, completely disrupting his plans.

Even with the Snow Spirit Lily and Iris in hand, he couldn't rest easy. He couldn't be sure if he could successfully form a nascent core. Qin Sang hadn't personally experienced it yet, but based on the pitiful success rate of countless predecessors, he knew how difficult forming a nascent core was.

He had no idea what to expect and had to make preparations for all possibilities.

The golden pill of the Qiapao Daoist is, as Qin Sang sees it now, the only one within reach.

Opportunity knocks but once.

Before leaving the Stargazing Island, the Serpent Mother explicitly told them that the battles ahead wouldn't be too intense. These people had worked hard and made great contributions. In the future, they could always sense a breakthrough opportunity and use it as an excuse to return to their sect for seclusion, temporarily leaving the chaotic waters around the island. This could also be considered a special reward.

With Jiwu now possessing the Returning Herb, he likely wouldn't stay in the turbulent waters of Ran Island for too long. Qiapao Daoist was eagerly awaiting treatment, so it would be best to send him back as soon as possible.

However, Ji Wu was a solitary person and rarely interacted with outsiders. Besides, with a precious treasure like the Dan of Returning to the Origin on him, he certainly wouldn't dare to publicize his departure. Even if he left, he would do so discreetly and without alarming anyone.

Qin Sang was unable to ascertain his whereabouts.

After sitting in the cave dwelling for a while, Qin Sang suddenly got up, left a letter, and quietly walked out of the cave. After circling around for a long time, he made sure no one was following him before flying out of the Zhen Shui Qian Huan Array.

He is now leaving the chaos of the Luan Island waters, which also comes with a certain risk. After all, Xue Linglian and Dandelion are more tempting than Gui Fu Dan, and he hasn't reached the Jia Dan realm yet, so he can't take them in the short term. It's hard to guarantee that no one will try to take a gamble.

So he acted very cautiously, luckily there were no trackers.

It is likely that others did not expect Qin Sang to leave the chaotic waters of Luan Island at this time.

Flying out of the battle, Qin Sang hid in the shadows, raising his twelve-wanthful vigilance. After flying a distance northeast, he arrived at a desolate small island.

This island is not much larger than the grottoes in the chaotic waters. It's quite unremarkable.

It was the second morning already. The dawn broke over the island, casting its rays on the wild grass, and with a gentle breeze, the blades bent like a golden blanket being swayed by the wind.

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Unfortunately, the spiritual energy in this body of water is weak. Although the scenery is beautiful, it's not suitable for building a cave dwelling.

Unbeknownst to all, Qin Sang surveyed his surroundings and ultimately decided to settle in this cave.

With spiritual protection enveloping him, Qin Sang dove into the water and descended continuously until he reached the bottom. He parted the dense aquatic vegetation and cleared out a cave at the base of the island. He carefully set up large formations and restrictions, ensuring both defense, concealment, and early warning capabilities.

The narrow cave barely had room for a single gathering spirit array.

Qin Sang made a small fortune at Zhentian Peak and didn't hesitate to spend spirit stones. He set up the best gathering spirit array, and the spiritual energy in his cave dwelling quickly became much more concentrated.

After attempting to circulate his cultivation technique for one full cycle, Qin Sang nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he sank his mind into the spiritual space, and actually unsealed the Xu Yuan imprint on the Heart-Eating Worm, opening the seal and exposing it to the outside world. This allowed the aura of the Heart-Eating Worm to spread freely.

This grotto wasn't chosen at random, it was carefully explored by Qin Sang.

If Ji Wu wants to return to Mo Yan Men as quickly as possible, there is a high probability that he will pass through this water area.

A heart-eating worm is equivalent to a slave, and most people find it hard to resist such a strong temptation.

Qin Sang had considered setting ambushes in other locations, even thinking about luring Ji Wu near the Mo Yan Gate. However, his cultivation was inferior to Ji Wu's, and Ji Wu possessed a flying artifact far superior to You Luo Yun. Even at full speed, he couldn't catch up to Ji Wu.

Secondly, he was afraid that if he attracted the attention of Master Qiu Pao, he would be in trouble.

After careful consideration, Qin Sang chose to open his cave here, waiting for Ji Wu while refining the elixir obtained from Jun Yi's body, so as not to delay his cultivation progress.

This way, even if the assassination of Ji Wu fails, he can still raise his cultivation to the False Core Realm at the fastest speed and proceed with the next step of the plan for recovery.

The grotto was hidden underwater, with a spirit formation carefully prepared by Qin Sang. Even if cultivators passed by here, they wouldn't have thought that anyone would build a grotto in such a desolate place.

Only those who can detect the Heartworm Gu could find Qin Sang's trace.

All of the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Gui Yin Sect have been eradicated. Qin Sang was no longer afraid of provoking enemies he couldn't handle. If any remaining remnants of the Gui Yin Sect were foolish enough to come looking for trouble, he would welcome them with open arms.

Having prepared himself, Qin Sang put aside his distractions, took out the elixir from his pouch, and entered a state of deep meditation.

With each pill refined, Qin Sang's aura also steadily increased. He was already very close to the False Dan Realm, and with the help of these pills, his cultivation level improved at an even faster rate.

The cave dwelling was desolate, with no sense of day or night.

In the dim cave, one could faintly see the edges left by sword qi slashing against the walls. Inside this rough stone chamber, Qin Sang sat cross-legged on a cold stone, still as a statue except when his spirit stones ran out of energy and he needed to replenish them. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation.

After an unknown amount of time, a soft sigh suddenly echoed through the cave dwelling.

This light sigh held no regret, but rather a sense of relief, and even a touch of concealed joy.

Qin Sang straightened her body and stretched lazily. She woke up leisurely, looking down at her own body with bright eyes that flickered with a strange light.

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Finally, the foundation is complete, entering the stage of fake elixir!

The cultivation has reached a standstill, with no further progress possible. All that remains is to form the Golden Core.

However, Qin Sang could feel that his breath was still a bit impetuous. It would be best to settle down for a while before trying again.

What's a shame is that the damage to the foundation is still there, but it's not too bad. Compared to the exhilaration of breaking through the realm of the False Dan, it's nothing.

Qin Sang sat on the ground in a nonchalant posture, his palms resting on his cheeks, savoring this rare sense of contentment. Lighthearted moments are always fleeting, and the road ahead is still fraught with thorns.

Looking back on past years.

From the moment I came into this world, to establishing a foundation and beyond.

Since its founding, it has been over seventy years. In these seventy years, I have not dared to relax for a moment, having gone through several dangerous situations and spared no effort to seize every opportunity.

Morning Smoke Fairy, Heavenly Corpse Cave, Hanging Skull Pass, Ancient Immortal Battlefield, Endless Valley, Turbulent Island Waters, Pointing Heaven Peak...

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Fleeting fragments flicker through my mind.

No joy, no sorrow, only remembrance.

After all, I haven't disappointed time, nor myself. I've successfully reached this point.

The road ahead is uncertain.

At least, looking back on the past, I can proudly say — no regrets.

"Phew!"

Lost in thought for a full hour, Qin Sang withdrew his wandering mind. He let out a long sigh, calmed himself, and his eyes gleamed with sharpness.

After a quick calculation, it has been almost a month since he set up his cave here.

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Over the past month, Qin Sang had felt several times as cultivators flew over his head, but none were Ji Wu.

The restrictions on the cave dwelling remained untouched, and Ji Wu was nowhere to be seen. It was unclear whether he had never left the turbulent waters of Randao Island or had taken another path altogether.

Qin Sang had never sealed the Heart-Eating Worm, but Ji Wu didn't take the bait. The repeatedly tested bait failed!

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