Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 51 Foundation Building

Xu Xiaoxiao benefited greatly from this exchange meeting. As soon as she returned to Chongyang Peak, she went straight to the old stone house on the back mountain. After reviewing all the wonderful and thrilling moments of the exchange meeting, she decided to adjust her cultivation method based on what she had learned from this battle.

At dawn, before the first light of day appeared, the valley was shrouded in thick, milky mist. Xu Xiaoxiao stood in front of the stone house, her face up, eyes closed, concentrating on her breathing exercises.

She cleared her mind of distractions, and the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be drawn in, seeping into her body in wisps. At first, it was slow, but as she circulated her spiritual power to guide it, the energy flow gradually became surging, rushing and flowing through her meridians.

During this time, when the spiritual energy occasionally became stagnant, she would rely on her understanding of the precise control of spiritual power she gained during her battle with Su Miaoyin to subtly adjust the energy with a few hand gestures, thus taming and restoring the spiritual energy to its proper place.

As the sun rose higher and the heat became unbearable, Xu Xiaoxiao, undeterred by the heat, practiced her swordplay in the courtyard.

Sword shadows danced like silver snakes, each swing imbued with spiritual energy, creating a whistling wind. The swordsman precisely controlled the output of spiritual energy with each strike, simulating the rhythm of attack and defense in combat.

When she was deeply engrossed in her practice, she summoned her spiritual power to transform into the phantom of her opponent. She would launch sudden attacks with sharp sword moves or sneak attacks with strange spiritual power. She dodged and weaved, countering each move as it came, her clothes soaked with sweat, but she never stopped.

In the afternoon, Xu Xiaoxiao went to the meditation room to study ancient books. The stone table was piled with yellowed scrolls. She turned the pages one by one, and when she came across exquisite techniques and key points of spirit arrays, she would ponder them carefully. She would trace the patterns with her fingers and silently recite incantations, integrating theory with practice.

When lost in thought, I would pick up a pen and write down my thoughts, the pages shimmering with a faint spiritual light, recording the sparks of our intellectual collisions.

As the sun set and its afterglow spilled into the valley, Xu Xiaoxiao, still not resting, went to sit cross-legged by the waterfall on the mountainside and began her daily practice.

Seeing how diligently she cultivated, her master Li Changchun and her two senior brothers silently observed her every move without disturbing her.

The waterfall cascaded down like a ribbon, creating a thousand waves. The powerful spray of water impacted her body, which she used to temper her physique. She gritted her teeth, circulated her spiritual energy to resist the external force, and let the water splash against her skin, causing her pain.

After adapting, try to absorb the powerful water energy contained in the waterfall and integrate it into your own spiritual energy system to expand the upper limit of spiritual energy capacity.

In the dead of night, when all was quiet and the bright moon hung high, Xu Xiaoxiao had Chu Yi and Chu Er light spiritual incense and set up an array for cultivation in the stone house.

The fragrant aroma helped her calm her mind, while the array patterns shimmered, accelerating the gathering of spiritual energy.

She immersed herself in it, relying on the accumulation of spiritual power during the day to break through the bottleneck of spiritual power. The spiritual power vortex in her body spun at high speed, wave after wave impacting the meridian barrier.

When she suffered a backlash from her spiritual energy, her face turned pale, but she quickly swallowed some pills and used a method to stabilize her spiritual energy. After recovering, she resumed her cultivation.

Day after day, this rigorous schedule and diverse training methods helped her grow rapidly and steadily advance towards a higher realm.

Three years is but a fleeting moment for cultivators. Xu Xiaoxiao advanced two levels from the eleventh level of Qi Refining, heading straight for Foundation Establishment.

Xu Xiaoxiao was in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. In the small stone chamber, spiritual energy, like tangible clouds, enveloped her layer by layer.

At first, absorbing spiritual energy went smoothly, and the spiritual power in the body steadily increased. However, as the critical point approached, danger suddenly appeared.

The spiritual energy surged like a wild horse, rampaging through her meridians. Her face turned deathly pale, cold sweat poured down her back, and her body trembled uncontrollably. Through gritted teeth, she groaned in pain, "This spiritual power... how can it be so violent!"

Jiang Jingzhi, who was guarding outside, noticed something amiss and became extremely anxious. He raised his hand and channeled a burst of spiritual energy into the stone door's barrier, forcibly breaking through the door to enter.

Seeing Xu Xiaoxiao suffering, he quickly stepped forward, placed his hands on her back, and slowly channeled his powerful spiritual energy into her, saying in a deep voice, "Xiaoxiao, calm your mind, follow the guidance of my spiritual energy, and don't let the spiritual energy get out of control!"

Mu Zhusheng arrived shortly after, and with a light tap of his fingertip, several warm jade slips flew out, hovering in mid-air, their light shimmering. Runes flowed on them, transforming into spiritual patterns that entered Xu Xiaoxiao's body, helping to regulate the chaotic spiritual energy. He said urgently, "Junior Sister, these spiritual patterns can temporarily suppress the raging spiritual power. Grit your teeth and hold on, your senior brother will lend you a hand!"

Xu Xiaoxiao clenched her fists, suppressing the pain, and focused her mind as instructed.

With the help of his two senior brothers, the spiritual energy in his body was somewhat tamed, but in an instant, the spiritual energy surged up again, causing severe pain in his internal organs.

"Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother... I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on. Why is this Foundation Establishment so difficult!" Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened, and her voice was trembling with tears.

Jiang Jingzhi's gaze was resolute. He increased his spiritual power output and shouted, "Xiaoxiao, don't say discouraging things! We've overcome so many difficulties. We'll definitely cross the Foundation Establishment threshold! Think about your duel with Su Miaoyin. Even in that desperate situation, you still had the will to fight. How can you back down now!"

Mu Zhusheng also looked solemn. He flipped his hand and took out a bottle of pills, feeding it to Xu Xiaoxiao's lips: "Junior Sister, take this 'Spirit Essence Pill' to expand your meridians and stabilize your spiritual power. Senior Brother will protect you to the end!"

Xu Xiaoxiao swallowed the pill, and as the medicinal properties took effect, a warm current surged through her body.

She rekindled her fighting spirit and, with the help of the elixir and her senior brother, devoted herself to guiding the spiritual energy back to its proper place.

The spiritual energy vortex spun rapidly, its body radiating brilliant light, and waves of powerful spiritual energy crashed against the barrier of its realm.

"Now is the time, junior sister, unleash your full power!" Jiang Jingzhi roared.

Xu Xiaoxiao let out a delicate shout and poured all her spiritual power into crashing into the barrier. With a thunderous boom, her inner energy underwent a dramatic change, and her surging spiritual power slowly settled, successfully establishing her foundation.

She collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, but a radiant smile of relief bloomed on her face: "Thank you, Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother. Without you, I definitely wouldn't have made it!"

Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng breathed a sigh of relief and helped her up, one on each side.

Jiang Jingzhi gently patted Xu Xiaoxiao's shoulder, his eyes full of tenderness and praise: "Junior Sister, you've finally made it through this ordeal! That fighting spirit you showed just now truly makes you the pride of Chongyang Peak. From now on, you'll be able to walk steadily on the path to Foundation Establishment."

Mu Zhusheng smiled and agreed, handing over a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Xu Xiaoxiao's forehead: "That's right! Junior Sister, this Foundation Establishment was extremely dangerous, but you managed to overcome it. If you encounter any cultivation difficulties in the future, just ask your senior brother."

Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened as she grasped the hands of her two senior brothers and said gratefully, "Thanks to my eldest and second senior brothers for pulling me back at the crucial moment. Without you, I'm afraid I would have failed long ago."

As the three were talking, Master Li Changchun strolled over. He was responsible for the duties of an elder and was usually busy, but he always cared about his disciple's breakthrough.

Seeing Xu Xiaoxiao successfully establish her foundation, his usually serious face broke into a smile: "Xiaoxiao, this foundation establishment was not easy. In the future, do not be arrogant or impatient in your cultivation. I have seen that you have worked hard in your cultivation for the past three years. There will be many opportunities in the future, so do not slack off."

Xu Xiaoxiao quickly bowed and said, "I will follow Master's teachings and be diligent in my studies."

A few days later, Xu Xiaoxiao recovered her strength and took the initiative to find the martial arts training ground where her senior brothers often gathered.

Jiang Jingzhi was practicing his exquisite sword techniques when he saw her arrive. He sheathed his sword and smiled, "Junior Sister, are you fully recovered?"

Xu Xiaoxiao playfully cupped her hands in greeting: "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I'm already very pleased. I've been pondering this for a long time during my seclusion, and I feel that our swordsmanship can still have some variations. I'd like to exchange a few moves with you, Senior Brother, to see if we can prove ourselves."

Mu Zhusheng chimed in from the side, "Oh, Junior Sister can't hold back after just reaching Foundation Establishment! Senior Brother, you'd better be careful, or you might get caught off guard by Junior Sister's new move."

Jiang Jingzhi feigned anger, raising his sword and assuming a fighting stance: "Then I'd like to see what moves Junior Sister has been practicing in her seclusion!"

Having said that, his sword flashed like a meteor, striking out first.

Xu Xiaoxiao remained calm and composed, channeling her spiritual energy into her sword. She dodged to the side, skillfully deflecting the attack and countering with a fierce sword strike. She chanted, "Senior Brother, this move, 'Spiritual Rhinoceros Shadow Breaker,' is something I created by combining the spiritual energy of the waterfall with my own experience. It's specifically designed to exploit weaknesses!"

The two swords flashed, their blows coming back and forth, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

Mu Zhusheng watched closely from the side, occasionally offering a few words of advice: "Junior Sister, you need to control your spiritual energy more precisely here."

"Senior Brother, the angle of this counterattack can be adjusted."

After a fierce battle, the two sheathed their swords and stood there, both drenched in sweat.

Jiang Jingzhi smiled indulgently, "Junior Sister's move is indeed ingenious, which will greatly increase your chances of winning real battles in the future!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was also full of excitement: "I have to thank my senior brother for sparring with me and helping me get familiar with the new moves."

Xu Xiaoxiao, having just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, joyfully began her sword-wielding cultivation, her fighting spirit soaring as if she were about to conquer the flying sword and soar through the heavens.

At dawn, a gentle breeze blew across the training ground. She appeared, holding a brand-new flying sword, its blade gleaming coldly and radiating spiritual energy.

Following the incantation taught by her master, she held her breath and focused her mind, slowly channeling her spiritual energy into the flying sword. The flying sword trembled slightly a few times and "whoosh" lifted off the ground a few inches away. Xu Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped onto the sword. But as soon as she landed, the flying sword shook violently, as if a stubborn donkey was trying to throw her off.

She exclaimed, "Oh no, be careful!" She waved her hands wildly, looking just like a drowning person grabbing at a straw. She lost her balance and fell face-first into the mud, which made her junior brother who was passing by chuckle.

Having been humiliated, Xu Xiaoxiao was not about to give up and dusted herself off to try again.

This time, her spiritual energy output was more stable, and the flying sword rose steadily three feet. She straightened her back proudly and shouted, "Let's go!"

The flying sword suddenly shot forward at an unimaginable speed. She was terrified, her screams echoing through the training ground: "Slow down! Slow down!"

He crashed headfirst into the weapons rack at the edge of the field, scattering weapons all over the ground with a clatter, burying himself in the debris. He crawled out covered in dust, his face full of helplessness.

In the afternoon, Xu Xiaoxiao changed to a spacious valley to continue practicing.

After pondering for a long time, she adjusted the rhythm of her spiritual energy output, and the flying sword finally moved forward steadily.

Just as she was feeling smug, she noticed the tempting fruit on the branch and was distracted by picking it. Her spiritual energy instantly became disordered, and her flying sword plummeted straight down, snapping the branch with a "crack." The fruit pelted her all over, splashing juice all over her face, leaving her in a sorry state. She even startled a flock of birds, which flew away and protested noisily.

As night fell, the moonlight was as clear as water, and Xu Xiaoxiao was still diligently practicing her sword control.

To show off her skills, she tried to spin and dive on a sword high in the air. At first, it went smoothly, but when she landed, she couldn't control the force and angle well. With a "bang", the flying sword stuck straight into the ground, and she was thrown out by inertia and fell into a mud pit next to her, becoming a "mud person".

Senior Brother Jiang Jingzhi rushed over to check, suppressing a laugh as he teased, "Junior Sister, are you trying to get close to the local earth god by flying on your sword?"

Xu Xiaoxiao blushed and muttered, "Senior Brother, please don't tease me. I'll definitely be able to practice well tomorrow!"

Xu Xiaoxiao crawled out of the mud pit, covered in mud and looking disheveled. Hearing her senior brother's teasing, she felt both ashamed and annoyed. She wiped the mud off her face and scolded, "Senior brother, you're still laughing! Once I've mastered sword control, I'll be the first to challenge you to a duel."

Jiang Jingzhi suppressed a laugh, handed over a handkerchief, and pretended to be serious, saying, "Alright, alright, I believe in your indomitable spirit, Junior Sister. However, sword control requires a peaceful state of mind and stable control of spiritual energy. You can't be so impetuous."

Xu Xiaoxiao took the handkerchief, wiped her face haphazardly a few times, and pouted, saying, "I know, it was a mistake today, I definitely won't do it again."

After saying that, he turned to look at the flying sword still stuck in the ground, clenched his fist, and secretly competed with himself.

In the following days, Xu Xiaoxiao devoted herself to sword practice, going to the open area on the mountaintop before dawn to calmly ponder the tricks of circulating spiritual energy.

During one practice session, just as the flying sword rose into the air, a sudden gust of wind struck, causing the sword to sway.

Xu Xiaoxiao's expression hardened, and she quickly stabilized her spiritual power. She silently recited an incantation and cleverly used the wind to perform a side somersault, landing steadily on the flying sword. She even proudly called out to her second senior brother, Mu Zhusheng, who was supervising her training, "Second senior brother, did you see that? I didn't make any mistakes this time!"

Mu Zhusheng clapped with a smile: "Junior Sister, you've made rapid progress! But don't be careless, there are many more variables in actual combat."

As they were talking, a flock of spirit birds were startled and flew by, chirping and disturbing the spiritual energy around the flying sword.

Xu Xiaoxiao panicked instantly, and the flying sword wobbled precariously in the air.

"Junior sister, don't panic! Focus your mind and control your sword."

Mu Zhusheng called out a reminder, and at the same time, she lightly tapped her fingertip, sending out a gentle spiritual force to help her stabilize the flying sword.

Xu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, focused her mind as instructed, and her flying sword gradually became steady.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Second Senior Brother, I almost failed again."