Chapter 027: The Seven-Step Venomous Python Grenade!
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Inside the Heaven-Grade Spirit Chamber, a figure sat cross-legged at the center. With every breath, dense spiritual energy surged around him.
Spirit stones piled as high as mountains shattered at astonishing speed, transforming into spiritual energy that spiraled endlessly throughout the chamber.
“With this body, I would probably be considered to possess top-tier cultivation talent even in the modern era.”
Liang Chuan slowly opened his eyes, unable to keep the thought from surfacing in his mind.
One might think that his current aptitude was mediocre by the standards of this age.
But in the modern era, possessing such extraordinary talent was a rarity—something found in perhaps one person among ten million.
As the times advanced, the spiritual energy had grown increasingly thin, and most people’s aptitude had deteriorated accordingly.
Although pills such as Marrow-Cleansing Pills could improve one’s talent, that was ultimately an approach available only to the wealthy.
For most people, reaching the late Foundation Establishment stage was already an impressive achievement. Those who managed to form their cores could even take up executive positions in major corporations.
Yet he had arrived here only a few days ago, and he had already reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.
That was right. Two days earlier, he had already broken through the middle Foundation Establishment stage.
Over the past few days, he had been using spiritual power to expand the meridians within his body while consolidating his cultivation.
Liang Chuan rose to his feet and slowly clenched his fist, feeling the power coursing through his body.
“So this is the late Foundation Establishment stage!” Liang Chuan stared at his fist and muttered to himself. “In my previous life, I nearly worked myself to death just to reach the middle stage. It seems that both the modern and ancient eras have their own advantages.”
Without the Meridian-Protecting Pills, there was no way he could have consolidated his cultivation in such a short time.
After collecting the unused spirit stones from the floor, he pushed open the chamber door.
The instant Liang Chuan stepped outside, Peng Shan sensed that his master’s cultivation had grown even deeper. He hurriedly clasped his hands and bowed.
“Congratulations, Sect Master, on advancing your cultivation!”
Liang Chuan’s growing strength was also good news for them. The stronger he became, the safer their sect would be.
Only when Liang Chuan reached the Core Formation stage would they truly possess the foundation needed to establish themselves.
Liang Chuan nodded and said calmly, “Has anything happened recently?”
“Reporting to the Sect Master, Fourth Senior Sister came to see you yesterday. She said to notify her once you emerged from seclusion.”
“Then go and ask her to come see me. I’ll wait for her in the main hall.”
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After saying that, Liang Chuan turned and headed toward the main hall.
He was the Sect Master, after all. If he continued behaving like an idle layabout, who knew how much Liu Ruyan would complain about him behind his back?
Before long, Liu Ruyan entered the main hall with a smile.
“Senior Brother, have you broken through?”
“Mm.” Liang Chuan sat down, took an unhurried sip of tea, and smiled. “I’m now at the late Foundation Establishment stage. By the way, what did you want to see me about?”
“Senior Brother, I don’t even know whether you’re the Sect Master or I am. I thought you weren’t going to manage anything at all.” Liu Ruyan’s tone carried a hint of reproach, though she sounded almost as if she were acting spoiled.
“Haha.” Liang Chuan awkwardly rubbed the back of his head.
After all, he knew very little about the affairs of the sect, and he had no time to concern himself with its trivial matters.
“Forget it.” Seeing his expression, Liu Ruyan pursed her lips, then once again broke into an excited smile. “Our sect now has eight more disciples who have reached Foundation Establishment!”
There were eight Foundation Establishment disciples. If they were nurtured properly and all reached the late stage, the sect would be comparable to the Blood Moon Sect at its peak.
Besides, only a few days had passed, yet so many people had already broken through. With quite a number of other disciples preparing to advance as well, the sect would surely become even stronger.
“Very good.” Liang Chuan could not help smiling. This was considerably more than he had expected.
After all, in the modern era, because of differences in constitution and other factors, even those who used top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills had only a thirty percent chance of succeeding. They had to attempt the process repeatedly.
Now that the sect had gained eight Foundation Establishment disciples, there was far more they could accomplish.
“Senior Brother, should we summon all the disciples?” Liu Ruyan sat down on a stool beside him with familiar ease, tilting her head as she awaited his opinion.
“Why?” Liang Chuan did not immediately understand her intention.
“Think about it, Senior Brother. You are the Sect Master, and you have now reached the late Foundation Establishment stage. This is not only your good fortune but the good fortune of the entire sect. Besides, we now have eight more Foundation Establishment disciples. It is time to tell everyone the news.”
Liu Ruyan understood very well that, despite the sect’s rapid development, some of the disciples were still uneasy.
Their enemies were no longer limited to the missing and silent Sect Master of the Blood Moon Sect. They had also offended the Sun Ascension Sect.
“That sounds fine. Go and summon all the disciples.”
With Liang Chuan’s permission, Liu Ruyan hurried away and gathered everyone in the main hall.
Once they had all arrived, several disciples at the front immediately knelt and kowtowed before Liang Chuan, before he could even speak.
“Thank you, Sect Master, for granting us Foundation Establishment Pills and allowing us to attain the Foundation Establishment stage!”
Their eyes burned with fervor. Without the opportunity Liang Chuan had given them, reaching Foundation Establishment in this lifetime would have been unimaginably difficult.
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The other disciples also turned their fervent gazes toward Liang Chuan.
Cultivation was pursued for the sake of strength. Liang Chuan had given them the opportunity to extend their lifespans. Although the road of cultivation remained long and arduous, at least they now had a chance to glimpse immortality.
As long as sufficient resources were provided, they might even be willing to give their lives for Liang Chuan.
“Rise.” Liang Chuan raised a hand. “So long as all of you obey my commands, there will naturally be more resources and opportunities waiting for you.”
After giving them a few simple reminders to cultivate diligently, he dismissed the assembly and returned to his cave residence.
He opened the cabinet beside him. Inside were all kinds of miscellaneous objects.
At the sight of them, Liang Chuan’s eyes began to shine.
“Xin Xin has brought back quite a few good things lately.”
Thinking of his daughter, Liang Chuan’s face softened into a loving smile.
During this period, Liang Xin had sent him five pistols, along with a large collection of industrial books, including even the principles behind steam engines.
“With these, constructing a modernized sect should be just around the corner!”
Looking at the objects in the cabinet, Liang Chuan’s mood grew even brighter.
Buzz—
At that moment, another disturbance came from within the black wooden box.
Liang Chuan immediately opened the cabinet. When he saw what lay inside, his eyes nearly bulged from their sockets.
“Xin Xin actually managed to get me this?!”
Inside was an astonishing third-tier Piercing Thunder: the Seven-Step Venomous Python Grenade!
“Holy flying hell!”
Liang Chuan was so excited that he could not stop himself from shouting.
This meant that even a Core Formation expert could be killed upon encountering it. It could even pose a threat to Nascent Soul cultivators!
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