【 xiào jīn zhī fǎ 】、【 sēn mù zhī fǎ 】、【 hòu tǔ zhī fǎ 】。
【啸金之法】、【森木之法】、【厚土之法】。
【Golden Resonance Technique】、【Misty Wood Technique】、【Solid Earth Technique】.
zhì yú huǒ ……
至于火……
As for fire...
lǐ fán kàn le yī quān ， bǐ jiào le yī fān ， jué de hái bù rú zhí jiē yǐ 【 chì yán zhī fǎ 】 lái de shí jì 。
李凡看了一圈，比较了一番，觉得还不如直接以【赤炎之法】来的实际。
Li Fan looked around and compared the options, deciding that it would be more practical to use the [Crimson Flame Technique] directly.
cǐ shì chì yán dé dào le tiān dì de jiā qiáng ， zhàn lì dà zēng 。
此世赤炎得到了天地的加强，战力大增。
In this world, Crimson Flame had been strengthened by the heavens and earth, significantly boosting its combat power.
zǎo yǐ fēi wú xià ā méng le 。
早已非吴下阿蒙了。
It was no longer what it used to be.
lǐ fán jié dān yǐ tā wèi wǔ xíng fǎ zhī yī ， wán quán kě xíng 。
李凡结丹以她为五行法之一，完全可行。
With her as one of the Five Elements Techniques, Li Fan could definitely incorporate it into her foundation establishment cultivation.
“ cǐ fān yǐ wǔ xíng fǎ wèi jī chǔ ， jiā shàng liǎng zǔ hù xiāng duì lì de fǎ zé chéng jiù jīn dān ， yě shì wǒ yī cì dà dǎn de cháng shì 。”
“此番以五行法为基础，加上两组互相对立的法则成就金丹，也是我一次大胆的尝试。”
"This time, based on the Five Elements Techniques, adding two opposing sets of rules to form a Golden Core—this is a bold attempt."
“ huò xǔ huì yǒu xiē xǔ xiá cī ， bù guò xiǎng yào yī cì jiù jìn shàn jìn měi ， yě bù kě néng 。”
“或许会有些许瑕疵，不过想要一次就尽善尽美，也不可能。”
"Perhaps there will be some flaws, but perfection in one attempt is impossible."
“ dāng chū wǒ huā fèi bǎi shì shí guāng ， fāng cái yǐ 【 hái zhēn 】 zhù jiù wán měi dào jī 。”
“当初我花费百世时光，方才以【还真】筑就完美道基。”
"At first, I spent countless lifetimes to build a perfect Dao Foundation with [Truly Real]."
“ xiǎng yào chéng jiù wán měi jīn dān ， kěn dìng yě bú huì tài qīng sōng jiù shì 。”
“想要成就完美金丹，肯定也不会太轻松就是。”
"Achieving a perfect Golden Core won't be easy either."
“ qiě xiān yī shì 。”
“且先一试。”
"Let's give it a try."
zhè me xiǎng zhe ， lǐ fán huā fèi le gòng jì shí bā wàn gòng xiàn dù ， jiāng sān mén jié dān gǎn wù mǎi xià 。
这么想着，李凡花费了共计十八万贡献度，将三门结丹感悟买下。
With this thought, Li Fan spent 180,000 contribution points and bought the three foundation establishment insights.
chà nà jiān ， sān kē xíng zhuàng gè yì 、 kàn shàng qù yǒu xiē cán quē de jīn dān ， chū xiàn zài lǐ fán shǒu zhōng 。
刹那间，三颗形状各异、看上去有些残缺的金丹，出现在李凡手中。
Instantly, three differently shaped, somewhat fragmented golden cores appeared in his hands.
“ gēn liàn huà tiān dì qí wù yī yàng ， tōng guò shì wù fǎ ， tūn rù fù zhōng ， zài duì qí zhōng yùn hán fǎ zé ， jìn xíng bō lí gǎn wù 。”
“跟炼化天地奇物一样，通过噬物法，吞入腹中，再对其中蕴含法则，进行剥离感悟。”
"Just like refining heavenly treasures, through the devouring technique, swallow them into your abdomen, then peel away and understand the underlying rules."
lǐ fán yě bù yóu yù ， jiāng zhè sān méi jīn dān cán piàn ， yī kǒu tūn xià 。
李凡也不犹豫，将这三枚金丹残片，一口吞下。
Li Fan didn't hesitate. He swallowed the three golden core fragments.
yùn zhuàn shì wù fǎ ， jīn dān cán piàn lái dào dān tián chù ， jiù bèi xī fù dào 【 hái zhēn 】 fù jìn 。
运转噬物法，金丹残片来到丹田处，就被吸附到【还真】附近。
The devouring technique brought the golden core fragments to his dantian, where they were attracted near [Truly Real].
wú shù xī lì zì qí shàng zhàn fàng ， hǎo sì yí gè hēi dòng bān 。
无数吸力自其上绽放，好似一个黑洞般。
Innumerable suction forces emerged from it, like a black hole.
diǎn diǎn jīn guāng zì cán piàn zhōng piāo qǐ ， fēi xiàng hái zhēn 。
点点金光自残片中飘起，飞向还真。
Tiny golden lights floated out of the fragments and flew towards Truly Real.
yì diǎn yī dī de ， duì jīn 、 huǒ 、 tǔ sān fǎ de gǎn wù ， suí zhī fú xiàn zài lǐ fán nǎo hǎi zhōng 。
一点一滴的，对金、火、土三法的感悟，随之浮现在李凡脑海中。
Bit by bit, insights into the Gold, Fire, and Earth Techniques appeared in Li Fan's mind.
hé zì jǐ ěr wén mù dǔ 、 bié rén ěr tí miàn mìng qīn zì jiào shòu dōu bù xiāng tóng 。
和自己耳闻目睹、别人耳提面命亲自教授都不相同。
Different from what he had heard or personally taught to him, this felt like recalling memories that were long forgotten but now resurfaced with deeper understanding.
zhè zhǒng gǎn jué ， jiù xiàng shì shēng lái jiù yǒu què bèi yí wàng de jì yì ， zài chà nà jiān chóng xīn huí xiǎng qǐ lái ， gǎn chù gēng shēn 。
这种感觉，就像是生来就有却被遗忘的记忆，在刹那间重新回想起来，感触更深。
"Surely a good treasure. This contribution spent was worth it."
“ guǒ rán shì hǎo bǎo bèi ， shěng què liǎo wú shù gōng fu ， zhè gòng xiàn dù huā de zhí 。”
“果然是好宝贝，省却了无数功夫，这贡献度花的值。”
"Unfortunately, only ordinary insights are passed down. Even if I can easily form a Golden Core using them, the final outcome will be limited."
“ kě xī liú chuán zài wài de dōu shì xiē xún cháng gǎn wù ， jí shǐ néng kào cǐ qīng yì jié dān ， zuì hòu chéng jiù yě dōu yǒu xiàn 。”
“可惜流传在外的都是些寻常感悟，即使能靠此轻易结丹，最后成就也都有限。”
"If not for my goal of completing the Five Elements Techniques, relying on Black Killer, Secret Storage, Heavenly Saber, and Blue Flame, I wouldn't have destroyed my future like this."
“ ruò fēi wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng yào bǔ quán wǔ xíng zhī fǎ ， zhēn zhèng de yī zhàng nǎi shì mò shā 、 mì cáng 、 tiān shā 、 lán yán sì fǎ ， yě jué duì bú huì rú cǐ zhè bān zì huǐ qián chéng 。”
“若非我只是想要补全五行之法，真正的依仗乃是墨杀、密藏、天煞、蓝炎四法，也绝对不会如此这般自毁前程。”
As time passed, the three golden cores became smaller.
suí zhe shí jiān huǎn huǎn liú shì ， sān méi jīn dān cán piàn yuè lái yuè xiǎo 。
随着时间缓缓流逝，三枚金丹残片越来越小。
Once Li Fan fully absorbed them, his Five Elements Techniques were successfully completed.
dāng tā men wán quán bèi lǐ fán suǒ xī shōu zhī hòu ， lǐ fán de wǔ xíng fǎ ， yě jiù chéng gōng bǔ quán le 。
当它们完全被李凡所吸收之后，李凡的五行法，也就成功补全了。
"Everything is ready. Time to form a Golden Core."
“ wàn shì jù bèi ， kě yǐ jié dān le 。”
“万事俱备，可以结丹了。”
To reduce the difficulty of foundation establishment, Li Fan also bought Earth, Wood, Fire, and Soil attributes from the Heavenly Xuan Mirror as the base for condensing the techniques.
wèi le jiǎn xiǎo jié dān nán dù ， lǐ fán hái zài tiān xuán jìng zhōng gòu mǎi le jīn 、 mù 、 huǒ 、 tǔ shǔ xìng de tiān dì qí wù ， zuò wéi níng fǎ shí de gēn jī 。
为了减小结丹难度，李凡还在天玄镜中购买了金、木、火、土属性的天地奇物，作为凝法时的根基。
Recalling all nine insights in his mind quickly, Li Fan took a deep breath.
jiāng jiǔ zhǒng fǎ zé gǎn wù yī yī zài nǎo hǎi zhōng kuài sù huí xiǎng ， lǐ fán shēn xī yì kǒu qì 。
将九种法则感悟一一在脑海中快速回想，李凡深吸一口气。
He activated the isolation function in the guest courtyard and formally began his foundation establishment cultivation.
qǐ yòng le bié yuàn de bì guān fáng dǎ rǎo gōng néng ， lǐ fán yǎn zhōng jīng guāng yī shǎn ， zhèng shì kāi shǐ le zì jǐ de jié dān 。
启用了别院的闭关防打扰功能，李凡眼中精光一闪，正式开始了自己的结丹。
"Firstly, the boundless power of Secret Storage and Creation."
“ shǒu xiān shì tǐ nèi wú qióng wú jìn de mì cáng zhī lì ， chuàng shēng zhī fǎ 。”
“首先是体内无穷无尽的密藏之力，创生之法。”
"Honk!"
“ hōng ！”
“轰！”
A sound like a volcanic eruption echoed from within as Li Fan fully exerted the Transformation Furnace Technique to activate the infinite, life-giving power of Secret Storage.
páng fó huǒ shān bào fā de shēng yīn zì tǐ nèi yǐn yǐn chuán lái ， lǐ fán quán lì yùn zhuàn zào huà hōng lú gōng ， diào dòng tǐ nèi wú qióng wú jìn 、 shēng jī wú xiàn de mì cáng zhī lì 。
彷佛火山爆发的声音自体内隐隐传来，李凡全力运转造化烘炉功，调动体内无穷无尽、生机无限的密藏之力。
Soon, a faint redness appeared on his face.
hěn kuài ， yī mǒ yān hóng jiù fú xiàn zài lǐ fán liǎn shàng 。
很快，一抹嫣红就浮现在李凡脸上。
This was due to his main body not having practiced the Transformation Furnace Technique before and having a relatively weak constitution. The sudden activation of so much Secret Storage power caused some strain.
què shì yīn wèi běn zūn cǐ qián bìng wèi xiū xíng guò zào huà hōng lú gōng 、 tǐ zhì bǐ jiào chán ruò ， yī xià zi yǐn dòng rú cǐ duō de mì cáng zhī lì ， yǒu xiē chéng shòu bú zhù de yuán gù 。
却是因为本尊此前并未修行过造化烘炉功、体质比较孱弱，一下子引动如此多的密藏之力，有些承受不住的缘故。
However, Li Fan remained calm and fearless.
bù guò ， lǐ fán xīn rú zhǐ shuǐ ， bìng méi yǒu bàn diǎn jù pà 。
不过，李凡心如止水，并没有半点惧怕。
The sensation of being devoured by black particles resurfaced in his mind.
zhī qián fēn shēn bèi hēi sè kē lì tūn shì de gǎn shòu zài dù fú xiàn nǎo hǎi 。
之前分身被黑色颗粒吞噬的感受再度浮现脑海。
A force that annihilated everything surged from Truly Real, instantly spreading throughout his body to neutralize the vibrant Secret Storage power.
zì hái zhēn zhōng ， yī gǔ mǒ shā yī qiè de huà xū zhī lì dǒu rán chū xiàn ， chà nà jiān yóu biàn quán shēn ， jiāng péng bó de mì cáng zhī lì dǐ xiāo 。
自还真中，一股抹杀一切的化虚之力陡然出现，刹那间游遍全身，将蓬勃的密藏之力抵消。
Creation and Annihilation, two opposing forces, complemented each other while intertwining within him.
chuàng shēng 、 huà xū ， liǎng gǔ xiāng hù duì lì de lì liàng ， xiāng shēng xiāng kè 、 bǐ cǐ jiū chán 。
创生、化虚，两股相互对立的力量，相生相克、彼此纠缠。
As they collided inside Li Fan, they gradually merged into a spiral that circled through his body before entering Truly Real.
zài lǐ fán tǐ nèi xiāng hù pèng zhuàng de tóng shí ， zhú jiàn jiāo zhī zài yì qǐ 。
在李凡体内相互碰撞的同时，逐渐交织在一起。
"These two techniques have reached equilibrium. Let's try the next step."
wǎn ruò yī dào luó xuán ， zài tǐ nèi yóu dàng yī quān hòu ， zhù rù hái zhēn zhī zhōng 。
宛若一道螺旋，在体内游荡一圈后，注入还真之中。
Li Fan remained unperturbed. Half of Truly Real suddenly transformed into Heavenly Saber intent.
“ cǐ liǎng fǎ yǐ dá chéng píng héng ， kě yǐ cháng shì xià yī bù le 。”
“此两法已达成平衡，可以尝试下一步了。”
This appearance of Heavenly Saber intent wasn't just based on Zhang Haobo’s 12th incarnation’s foundation establishment treasure but also incorporated new insights from his current life after witnessing a fragment of Heavenly Saber.
lǐ fán xīn zhōng wú xǐ wú yōu ， hái zhēn yí bàn dǒu rán biàn huàn chéng tiān shā jiàn yì mú yàng 。
李凡心中无喜无忧，还真一半陡然变幻成天煞剑意模样。
It now carried more twisted and insane connotations.
zhè cì chū xiàn de tiān shā jiàn yì ， bù jǐn jǐn zhǐ shì cān kǎo dì shí èr shì zhāng hào bō de zhù jī qí wù 。
这次出现的天煞剑意，不仅仅只是参考第十二世张浩波的筑基奇物。
BlackMalevolent Qi or Deadly Aurasurged from the Heavenly Saber intent, spreading towards his dantian.
gèng shì jiā rù le lǐ fán cǐ shì zài mù dǔ tiān shā cán jiàn hòu ， quán xīn de gǎn wù zài nèi 。
更是加入了李凡此世在目睹天煞残剑后，全新的感悟在内。
The gathered spirit energy in the dantian instantly became chaotic.
yù fā duō le xiē niǔ qū 、 fēng kuáng de yì wèi 。
愈发多了些扭曲、疯狂的意味。
As the blackness spread, it showed signs of chaos and loss of control.
hēi sè shā qì zì tiān shā jiàn yì shàng yǒng dòng ， bù duàn cháo zhe dān tián zhōu wéi kuò sàn 。
黑色煞气自天煞剑意上涌动，不断朝着丹田周围扩散。
Whispers filled Li Fan's ears, even his long-versed mind couldn't help feeling agitated.
dān tián zhī zhōng jù jí de líng qì ， qǐng kè jiān wěn luàn qǐ lái 。
丹田之中聚集的灵气，顷刻间紊乱起来。
Dark eyes revealed a hint of madness.
bìng qiě suí zhe shā qì de màn yán ， yǒu zhe bào luàn shī kòng de qū xiàng 。
并且随着煞气的蔓延，有着暴乱失控的趋向。
Just then, Blue Flame Phantom Spirit emerged from hisSea of Knowledge or Chamber of Insightand transformed into a stream of blue flames, cleansing his body.
nán nán xì yǔ shà shí jiān zài lǐ fán ěr biān xiǎng qǐ ， jí biàn yǐ lǐ fán lún huí xǔ jiǔ de xīn xìng ， cǐ kè jìng rán yě bù shòu kòng zhì de xīn fán yì luàn qǐ lái 。
喃喃细语霎时间在李凡耳边响起，即便以李凡轮回许久的心性，此刻竟然也不受控制的心烦意乱起来。
The agitation and distortion were quickly suppressed.
qī hēi de yǎn móu zhōng ， yī sī fēng kuáng zhú jiàn yǒng xiàn 。
漆黑的眼眸中，一丝疯狂逐渐涌现。
Heavenly Saber intent seemed to sense something, its body trembling in dissatisfaction.
jiù zài zhè shí ， lán yán huàn líng zì shí hǎi zhōng chū dòng ， huà zuò rú tóng xī shuǐ bān de juān juān lán yàn ， dàng dí quán shēn 。
就在这时，蓝炎幻灵自识海中出动，化作如同溪水般的涓涓蓝焰，荡涤全身。
But the Blue Flame stream had already entered the dantian, enveloping Heavenly Saber intent.
zào dòng 、 niǔ qū qǐng kè bèi zhèn yā xià qù 。
躁动、扭曲顷刻被镇压下去。
No matter how the blackMalevolent Qi or Deadly Aurastruggled, it couldn't break through the Blue Flame's seal.
tiān shā jiàn yì sì hū gǎn shòu dào le shén me ， shēn qū wēi wēi chàn dòng ， sì hū shí fēn bù mǎn 。
天煞剑意似乎感受到了什么，身躯微微颤动，似乎十分不满。
Without Heavenly Saber intent’s influence, the distortion in Li Fan's eyes slowly disappeared.
dàn lán yán xī liú cǐ shí yǐ jīng lái dào dān tián nèi ， jiāng tiān shā jiàn yì bāo guǒ qǐ lái 。
但蓝炎溪流此时已经来到丹田内，将天煞剑意包裹起来。
"Heavenly Saber is indeed formidable. Even a brief observation of its essence caused some uncontrollable signs."
rèn píng hēi sè shā qì zěn me bēn zǒu chōng jī ， yě wú fǎ tū pò lán yán de fēng suǒ 。
任凭黑色煞气怎么奔走冲击，也无法突破蓝炎的封锁。
"Fortunately, with my rational Blue Flame aiding me, I successfully avoided disaster."
méi yǒu tiān shā jiàn yì de yǐng xiǎng ， lǐ fán yǎn zhōng de niǔ qū yě màn màn xiāo shī 。
没有天煞剑意的影响，李凡眼中的扭曲也慢慢消失。
"Heavenly Saber and Blue Flame have reached equilibrium."
“ tiān shā jiàn ， guǒ rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。 jí biàn shì wǒ cháo zhe tā běn tǐ de fāng xiàng guān mó le yī sī ， jiù yǒu xiē kòng zhì bú zhù de jì xiàng 。”
“天煞剑，果然非同小可。即便是我朝着它本体的方向观摩了一丝，就有些控制不住的迹象。”
"As the four fundamental forces are ready, it’s time for the Five Elements Techniques."
“ bù guò hǎo zài wǒ yǒu jué duì lǐ zhì de lán yán xiāng zhù ， chéng gōng huà xiǎn wéi yí 。”
“不过好在我有绝对理智的蓝炎相助，成功化险为夷。”
Swallowing the prepared treasures from the four attributes, Truly Real transformed into a form resembling the Pearl of the Sea.
“ tiān shā 、 lán yán yě yǐ jīng dá chéng píng héng 。”
“天煞、蓝炎也已经达成平衡。”
The five elements' powers converged in his dantian at once.
“ zuò wéi jī chǔ de sì dà zhī lì yǐ jīng jiù xù ， jiē xià lái ， jiù shì wǔ xíng zhī fǎ le 。”
“作为基础的四大之力已经就绪，接下来，就是五行之法了。”
This was an immense force that made Li Fan's dantian seem like it might burst.
yī kǒu jiāng miàn qián tí qián zhǔn bèi sì shǔ xìng tiān dì qí wù tūn rù fù zhōng ， hái zhēn zài cì biàn huàn chéng cāng hǎi zhū mú yàng 。
一口将面前提前准备四属性天地奇物吞入腹中，还真再次变幻成沧海珠模样。
His body began to swell slightly.
jīn mù shuǐ huǒ tǔ ， wǔ zhǒng shǔ xìng de lì liàng shà shí jiān gòng tóng huì jù zài dān tián zhī zhōng 。
金木水火土，五种属性的力量霎时间共同汇聚在丹田之中。
Focusing his mind, he prepared for failure if Truly Real failed.
zhè shì yī gǔ jí qí páng dà de lì liàng ， ràng lǐ fán de dān tián ， dōu yǐn yǐn yǒu le bèi chēng bào de jì xiàng 。
这是一股极其庞大的力量，让李凡的丹田，都隐隐有了被撑爆的迹象。
Concentrating all his remaining energy, Li Fan tried to maintain the balance of internal forces.
lǐ fán de shēn qū ， jìng rán yě màn màn biàn dé yǒu xiē péng zhàng qǐ lái 。
李凡的身躯，竟然也慢慢变得有些膨胀起来。
However, as the Five Elements powers complemented each other and entered the dantian, they didn't dissipate but grew larger over time.
xīn zhōng yī chén ， fēn chū yī sī jīng lì ， suí shí zhǔn bèi shī bài hòu hái zhēn 。
心中一沉，分出一丝精力，随时准备失败后还真。
"Still a bit too勉强 (qiǎng miǎn) -勉强 means "to勉强" which can be translated as "勉强" meaning reluctantly or half-heartedly.."
lǐ fán jí zhōng qí yú de quán bù jīng shén ， jìn lì tiáo kòng zhe tǐ nèi lì liàng de píng héng 。
李凡集中其余的全部精神，尽力调控着体内力量的平衡。
Li Fan sighed inwardly.
dàn wǔ xíng zhī lì xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng ， zài jìn rù dān tián zhī hòu ， bù jǐn méi yǒu xiāo sàn de jì xiàng 。
但五行之力相辅相成，在进入丹田之后，不仅没有消散的迹象。
"Could it be that I'm failing?"
fǎn ér suí zhe shí jiān de liú shì ， bǐ cǐ jiāo róng zhōng ， yuè fā páng dà qǐ lái 。
反而随着时间的流逝，彼此交融中，越发庞大起来。
Just when he thought so, perhaps due to the chaos of this external force, the spiral of creation and annihilation, along with the rationality and distortion of Heavenly Saber intent, simultaneously attacked the Five Elements powers.
“ hái shì yǒu xiē miǎn qiǎng le 。”
“还是有些勉强了。”
It was like a massive explosion in his dantian.
lǐ fán xīn zhōng àn tàn yī shēng 。
李凡心中暗叹一声。
"Poof!"
“ nán bù chéng ， yào shī bài le ma ？”
“难不成，要失败了嘛？”
The intense impact made Li Fan spit out blood.
jiù dāng lǐ fán zhè me rèn wéi de shí hòu 。
就当李凡这么认为的时候。
But his face showed no fear as he noticed a large vortex appearing amidst the explosion's aftermath within Truly Real’s glowing cloud.
huò xǔ shì zhè gǔ wài lái zhī lì de sì yì wàng wéi ， yǐn qǐ le xiān qián liǎng duì lì liàng de bù mǎn 。
或许是这股外来之力的肆意妄为，引起了先前两对力量的不满。
All the Five Elements powers, spirals, and sword flames were swallowed into the vortex.
nà chuàng shēng yǔ huà xū de luó xuán ， lǐ zhì yǔ niǔ qū de jiàn yàn ， gòng tóng cháo zhe wǔ xíng zhī lì fā dòng le gōng jī 。
那创生与化虚的螺旋，理智与扭曲的剑焰，共同朝着五行之力发动了攻击。
They mixed but remained distinct in it.
páng fó zài dān tián zhōng chǎn shēng le yī cháng jù dà de bào zhà 。
彷佛在丹田中产生了一场巨大的爆炸。
At the deepest part of the vortex, a chaotic "Golden Core" slowly formed.
【Golden Resonance Technique】、【Misty Wood Technique】、【Solid Earth Technique】.
As for fire...
Li Fan looked around and compared the options, deciding that it would be more practical to use the [Crimson Flame Technique] directly.
In this world, Crimson Flame had been strengthened by the heavens and earth, significantly boosting its combat power.
It was no longer what it used to be.
With her as one of the Five Elements Techniques, Li Fan could definitely incorporate it into her foundation establishment cultivation.
"This time, based on the Five Elements Techniques, adding two opposing sets of rules to form a Golden Core—this is a bold attempt."
"Perhaps there will be some flaws, but perfection in one attempt is impossible."
"At first, I spent countless lifetimes to build a perfect Dao Foundation with [Truly Real]."
"Achieving a perfect Golden Core won't be easy either."
"Let's give it a try."
With this thought, Li Fan spent 180,000 contribution points and bought the three foundation establishment insights.
Instantly, three differently shaped, somewhat fragmented golden cores appeared in his hands.
"Just like refining heavenly treasures, through the devouring technique, swallow them into your abdomen, then peel away and understand the underlying rules."
Li Fan didn't hesitate. He swallowed the three golden core fragments.
The devouring technique brought the golden core fragments to his dantian, where they were attracted near [Truly Real].
Innumerable suction forces emerged from it, like a black hole.
Tiny golden lights floated out of the fragments and flew towards Truly Real.
Bit by bit, insights into the Gold, Fire, and Earth Techniques appeared in Li Fan's mind.
Different from what he had heard or personally taught to him, this felt like recalling memories that were long forgotten but now resurfaced with deeper understanding.
"Surely a good treasure. This contribution spent was worth it."
"Unfortunately, only ordinary insights are passed down. Even if I can easily form a Golden Core using them, the final outcome will be limited."
"If not for my goal of completing the Five Elements Techniques, relying on Black Killer, Secret Storage, Heavenly Saber, and Blue Flame, I wouldn't have destroyed my future like this."
As time passed, the three golden cores became smaller.
Once Li Fan fully absorbed them, his Five Elements Techniques were successfully completed.
"Everything is ready. Time to form a Golden Core."
To reduce the difficulty of foundation establishment, Li Fan also bought Earth, Wood, Fire, and Soil attributes from the Heavenly Xuan Mirror as the base for condensing the techniques.
Recalling all nine insights in his mind quickly, Li Fan took a deep breath.
He activated the isolation function in the guest courtyard and formally began his foundation establishment cultivation.
"Firstly, the boundless power of Secret Storage and Creation."
"Honk!"
A sound like a volcanic eruption echoed from within as Li Fan fully exerted the Transformation Furnace Technique to activate the infinite, life-giving power of Secret Storage.
Soon, a faint redness appeared on his face.
This was due to his main body not having practiced the Transformation Furnace Technique before and having a relatively weak constitution. The sudden activation of so much Secret Storage power caused some strain.
However, Li Fan remained calm and fearless.
The sensation of being devoured by black particles resurfaced in his mind.
A force that annihilated everything surged from Truly Real, instantly spreading throughout his body to neutralize the vibrant Secret Storage power.
Creation and Annihilation, two opposing forces, complemented each other while intertwining within him.
As they collided inside Li Fan, they gradually merged into a spiral that circled through his body before entering Truly Real.
"These two techniques have reached equilibrium. Let's try the next step."
Li Fan remained unperturbed. Half of Truly Real suddenly transformed into Heavenly Saber intent.
This appearance of Heavenly Saber intent wasn't just based on Zhang Haobo’s 12th incarnation’s foundation establishment treasure but also incorporated new insights from his current life after witnessing a fragment of Heavenly Saber.
It now carried more twisted and insane connotations.
BlackMalevolent Qi or Deadly Aurasurged from the Heavenly Saber intent, spreading towards his dantian.
The gathered spirit energy in the dantian instantly became chaotic.
As the blackness spread, it showed signs of chaos and loss of control.
Whispers filled Li Fan's ears, even his long-versed mind couldn't help feeling agitated.
Dark eyes revealed a hint of madness.
Just then, Blue Flame Phantom Spirit emerged from hisSea of Knowledge or Chamber of Insightand transformed into a stream of blue flames, cleansing his body.
The agitation and distortion were quickly suppressed.
Heavenly Saber intent seemed to sense something, its body trembling in dissatisfaction.
But the Blue Flame stream had already entered the dantian, enveloping Heavenly Saber intent.
No matter how the blackMalevolent Qi or Deadly Aurastruggled, it couldn't break through the Blue Flame's seal.
Without Heavenly Saber intent’s influence, the distortion in Li Fan's eyes slowly disappeared.
"Heavenly Saber is indeed formidable. Even a brief observation of its essence caused some uncontrollable signs."
"Fortunately, with my rational Blue Flame aiding me, I successfully avoided disaster."
"Heavenly Saber and Blue Flame have reached equilibrium."
"As the four fundamental forces are ready, it’s time for the Five Elements Techniques."
Swallowing the prepared treasures from the four attributes, Truly Real transformed into a form resembling the Pearl of the Sea.
The five elements' powers converged in his dantian at once.
This was an immense force that made Li Fan's dantian seem like it might burst.
His body began to swell slightly.
Focusing his mind, he prepared for failure if Truly Real failed.
Concentrating all his remaining energy, Li Fan tried to maintain the balance of internal forces.
However, as the Five Elements powers complemented each other and entered the dantian, they didn't dissipate but grew larger over time.
"Still a bit too勉强 (qiǎng miǎn) -勉强 means "to勉强" which can be translated as "勉强" meaning reluctantly or half-heartedly.."
Li Fan sighed inwardly.
"Could it be that I'm failing?"
Just when he thought so, perhaps due to the chaos of this external force, the spiral of creation and annihilation, along with the rationality and distortion of Heavenly Saber intent, simultaneously attacked the Five Elements powers.
It was like a massive explosion in his dantian.
"Poof!"
The intense impact made Li Fan spit out blood.
But his face showed no fear as he noticed a large vortex appearing amidst the explosion's aftermath within Truly Real’s glowing cloud.
All the Five Elements powers, spirals, and sword flames were swallowed into the vortex.
They mixed but remained distinct in it.
At the deepest part of the vortex, a chaotic "Golden Core" slowly formed.