Twelve-grade Immortal Foundation!

It runs through the entirety of immortal cultivation and determines one’s future heights!

It can truly be called the key among all keys.

If not for Xu Yang, who knows when we would ever have learned of this?

What if we went astray during this period?

That would be total ruin.

"Twelve grades of Immortal Foundation, each grade with nine meridians!"

"The Immortal Foundation determines your pinnacle—if you forge a low-grade foundation, you can basically forget about reaching the higher ranks of immortals."

"As for those fortuitous immortal opportunities, don’t even dream of them!"

Shi Hu murmured to himself, feeling boundless pressure.

Xu Yang smiled and said, "There’s no need to overthink for now, just focus all your efforts on strengthening your foundation."

"Later, pass this information on to the patriarch and the others. Also, there’s more concerning immortal techniques."

Regarding immortal techniques, the Heaven Refining Divine Scripture Immortal Dao Chapter also contains some brief descriptions.

Though the descriptions are brief, they gave Xu Yang a sudden enlightenment, dispelling all confusion—he finally understood why the young immortal had spoken those words.

Shi Hu and Xueming immediately sat upright and listened with utmost seriousness.

"Immortal techniques transcend the Dao of Spirits. We have not yet truly entered the path of immortals, so if we use the will and level of the spirit Dao to perceive it, naturally we can’t see through its mysteries."

"What is cultivated in the spirit Dao is the fusion of spiritual will—this itself is a limitation; so it must be severed. Only after severance can true transformation and boundless change occur, free from all fetters!"

"Moreover, this must be on the Ascension Bridge."

"Only upon ascending the Bridge can its truths be glimpsed; furthermore, only by entering the Gate can you attain endless change!"

"Keep these things in mind."

"Also, some of my experiences on the Ascension Bridge..."

"Just remember these as well."

...

"Xu Yang, thank you!"

"You are the great benefactor of the Shi Family!"

Shi Hu clasped his fists and saluted solemnly.

If it weren’t for Xu Yang, even the War King Family would not have made it this far.

Let alone know so much ahead of time.

His present pace was already fast enough.

Besides, he was no fool. With so many powerhouses in the Dao of Spirits, in tens of thousands of years no one had obtained the immortal inheritance—so why Xu Yang?

In his view, Xu Yang’s immortal inheritance was surely no simple matter; in the future, when he steps onto the path of immortals, he’ll become the shield for the War King Family!

Xueming’s gaze flickered as, in his heart, he quietly made a certain decision.

Chi Xue Daoist Lord, I am about to abandon you.

Xu Yang waved his hand, urging the two to make good use of their time.

He also needed to organize his thoughts.

With all the information and experience from Xu Yang, if Shi Hu and Xueming were still to fail, it could only be said that they were fated not for the immortal path.

As the White Jade Plaza once again fell into silence.

Xu Yang turned his awareness within, quietly sensing.

Everything was better than ever before.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, he had shed all the constraints of the Dao of Spirits.

Minghuo dissipated, leaving only a pure Primordial Spirit!

The intent of Heaven Locking—one thought and it could form!

"The spiritual river of the spirit path is both the root of strength and also a shackle; being in the spirit path, you can only rely on the spiritual river."

Xu Yang sighed deeply.

This was something unavoidable.

To ascend to the immortal path, one must break these bonds.

The Celestial Human Realm seeks transcendence—this is indeed the right choice.

Transcendence, in a sense, is also freeing oneself from the shackles of the spirit path!

It’s just a pity, without the immortal inheritance and with the immortal road severed, there is nowhere to take that crucial step; relying only on one’s own groping, how could one ever touch the immortal gate?

"My current strength...can no longer be judged by the Shenxiao standard, my internal power has entirely transformed—but I should still belong to this level!"

If not entering True Immortal, one is merely an Immortal Soldier. The difference of strength is known plainly in a single battle—no need for painstaking categorization!

As for immortal techniques, Xu Yang felt no great difficulty.

Not only had he climbed the Ascension Bridge, he had entered the Immortal Gate; all of his accumulations had been refined by the Purest Essence Qi.

Even compared to those former Immortal Soldiers, Xu Yang felt he had quite an advantage over some—unless the immortal techniques were beyond all imagination in difficulty.

With a flash of thought, Xu Yang settled his mind, growing familiar with his new strength.

The next day.

Xu Yang sensed both Shi Hu and Xueming undergoing great change.

Tormented and wracked by pain!

Their wills were igniting.

Especially Xueming—his burning will was astonishing, several times stronger than even Xu Yang’s.

Xueming the Blood Ming Divine Sparrow had lived for several millennia and was once a top Shenxiao; his bloodline was mighty, his resolve likewise incredible.

"If Senior Xueming enters the immortal path, his gains should be substantial."

"As long as he has enough resources, in the future, even the minimum will be an immortal foundation above the sixth grade!"

Of course, this was merely his preliminary assessment—it cannot be guaranteed!

Soon, their changes mirrored what Xu Yang himself had experienced.

The will fully burned out, falling into stillness—seeming almost as if dead!

Until the third day.

Suddenly, they revived!

In Xu Yang’s perception, it was as if each of their bodies housed an endless black hole, from which a trace of immortal radiance gradually emerged.

The immortal light inside Xueming’s form was tremendously grand and far surpassed Shi Hu’s.

It was even brighter and more dazzling than Xu Yang’s own at the moment.

Another half hour passed.

Xueming and Shi Hu screamed in unison.

From here, all changes followed naturally!

Xu Yang finally let out a long breath of relief.

Xueming and Shi Hu—both had succeeded.

...

"They’re coming."

As these words fell, the young immortal appeared.

He looked at the three, and at the absent Immortal Soldiers, and, quite rarely, revealed a slight smile.

"Excellent—to think that two-thirds of you have already ascended the bridge."

Upon hearing this, the three looked at each other.

They were already used to it, but every time it still felt odd.

"Reveal your will artifacts."

Upon hearing these words, all three acted at once.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!

Spirit blade, feathered wings, and gauntlets all hovered in the air.

At once, the youth flicked his sleeve.

Three rays of immortal light appeared before them; at the same time, more rays fell and vanished into thin air.

"This is the most basic immortal technique, matched to the form of your respective artifacts. For those who have ascended the bridge, it’s very simple!"

"You have just one hour!"

Having said this, the youth closed his eyes.

"One hour, hiss!" Shi Hu gasped, hastening to seize the immortal light.

Xu Yang touched the immortal light—it immediately melted, transforming into an immortal technique that imprinted itself into his mind.

Bright Blade Skill!

It is divided into six levels, perfectly corresponding to the six upcoming trial stages—obviously, this immortal art had been carefully chosen.

The Bright Blade Skill, when manifested, radiates brilliant light, righteous and mighty.

The first level conceals nine transformations.

The second level conceals thirty-six transformations.

The third level conceals seventy-two transformations.

The fourth level conceals one hundred and eight transformations.

The fifth level conceals three hundred sixty transformations.

The sixth level conceals seven hundred twenty transformations.

Peering into these, Xu Yang thought to himself, "It appears simple, but surely it’s not so easy."

In the next moment, he directly activated the seal within.

Whsh!

His spirit was jolted, and he suddenly found himself on the Ascension Bridge.

A hazy figure appeared from thin air, holding a spirit blade, and on the Ascension Bridge began to brandish it directly.

Bold and sweeping, incomparably mighty, radiating upright and resplendent power.

It looked slow, but immediately caused Xu Yang to feel his awareness distort, giving rise to an unattainable sensation.

"Just as I thought."

Xu Yang quickly gathered his spirit, letting his awareness on the bridge enter the Immortal Gate.

The first level had only nine transformations, yet even so it produced such a feeling—quite telling!

However, when his awareness was placed within the Immortal Gate, gazing down from on high—

At once, those blurred transformations became perfectly clear.