Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 1738 - 1743: The Key

When he returned to the scene, Xia Liu gave a bitter smile, "What are you all doing?"

"Daoist Xia, you are seriously injured."

The renowned Martial Emperor did not answer directly but felt heartache for Xia Liu who was covered in wounds.

He had been locked in a fierce battle with the Dark Venerable for three days.

His Divine Sense, Spiritual Energy, and Power of Righteous Law had all been drained to a terrifying degree.

Although it was not him, he understood the pain Xia Liu was enduring.

"It’s not too serious, but if you keep kneeling like this, my injuries might worsen."

Upon hearing Xia Liu’s words, everyone stood up at the same time.

They understood Xia Liu’s meaning.

If they used their Divine Sense to pull themselves off the ground again.

It would indeed be adding injury to injury for Xia Liu.

"The Dark Venerable has been defeated, everyone take a brief rest and then return to the Western Region."

After speaking, Xia Liu sat cross-legged on the ground, quietly initiating the Five Elements Mantra.

Once the Spiritual Energy within his Dantian was fully replenished, he began using Wooden Spirit Energy to repair his damaged Energy Body.

In his current state, it would take at least half a month to recover.

For now, it was just an emergency measure.

The renowned Martial Emperor and Yi Xiu stayed close to Xia Liu.

They formed a circle, protecting Xia Liu within.

Although the Dark Venerable was dead.

They could not afford to let their guard down.

There were many Spirit Beasts in the Western Land.

Now, without any threats.

With the Human Race Peak in a weakened state.

Who knows if they would make a move.

Fortunately, after three days, everyone had not encountered any danger.

As Xia Liu gradually stood up from the ground, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, their spirits became incredibly excited.

"Dao Master, have you fully recovered?"

Even though Yi Xiu’s body was injured, he no longer paid much attention to it, perhaps knowing that his end would soon come after returning to Dao Primordial.

"Not yet, but I am more worried about you all."

After pondering for a moment, Xia Liu’s Divine Sense surged, a delicate porcelain bottle appeared in his hand.

As the bottle cap was opened, a strong medicinal fragrance spread everywhere.

"This is a High-Grade Elixir!"

Noticing the special aroma, many cultivators exclaimed in shock.

"This is a sixth-grade Pill, effective for internal injuries of cultivators. Renowned Martial Emperor, Palace Master Yi Xiu, Grand Elder Tiannan, you should try it."

Unhesitatingly, Xia Liu offered the sixth-grade Pill.

This scene stirred everyone’s emotions.

Master of Dao Primordial!

His actions were truly extraordinary.

"Haha! Then I won’t be polite!"

The renowned Martial Emperor’s condition, although under control, had already shaken his foundation. Without timely treatment, recovery would be difficult.

With the assistance of the sixth-grade Pill, he believed he wouldn’t need to worry for a long time.

Tiannan and Yi Xiu also took the Pill and swallowed it.

As the three were refining the Pill’s power, Liu Tian questioned Xia Liu, addressing the crowd’s doubts, "Dao Master, have you successfully refined the Foundation Establishment Pill by now?"

"Hmm, sort of."

A bitter smile appeared on Xia Liu’s face.

"Then doesn’t that mean you’re at the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

Liu Tian suppressed his excitement.

If Xia Liu were a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it would break the curse of this world.

The Human Race would once again have a Foundation Establishment presence!

"You’re thinking too much, I don’t have Foundation Establishment Cultivation. If I did, this battle wouldn’t have been so difficult."

Recalling the battle from a few days ago, Xia Liu was still apprehensive.

If it weren’t for the Power of Righteous Law within him restraining the Blood Darkness Power.

He couldn’t have stood so easily here today.

"Ah..."

Liu Tian and several cultivators looked at each other, unsure how to face this outcome.

Didn’t Xia Liu refine the Foundation Establishment Pill?

Could it be that he didn’t consume the Foundation Establishment Pill, so he didn’t advance?

Supportive God Pills for advancing from Qi Cultivation should have an effect.

"After swallowing the Foundation Establishment Pill, I attempted to break through, but it had no effect. Before that, my body went through unbearable pain, as if my meridians were being scorched by Heavenly Fire."

Recalling the day he swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill, Xia Liu’s face twisted with agony.

He feared he’d never forget that pain.

Boring into the heart, devouring the soul.

Chilling and terrifying.

"Dao Master, from this experience, can you ascertain why it was impossible to advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

Yi Xiu rose from the ground slowly.

His somewhat flushed complexion made him appear like someone who had just recovered from a severe illness, his spirit gradually returning.

"I have a few guesses. One is the quality of the Spiritual Energy, another is its scarcity, and lastly, personal reasons."

Xia Liu continued, "The Foundation Establishment Pill hasn’t appeared for thousands of years, maybe the one I refined is fake. Honestly, I can’t fully understand the real reason."

Indeed, Xia Liu was entirely unsure where the problem lay.

Perhaps, this world was cursed, unable to give rise to Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"Sigh, it’s baffling what happened at the end of the Cultivator Era, why there are no more Foundation Establishment Cultivators appearing in this realm..."

"I think it may relate to destiny; the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators nurtured by this world might have reached its limit, leading to no further breakthroughs."

Tiannan and the renowned Martial Emperor gradually stood up, each sharing their thoughts.

As the Emperor of the Imperial Family, the renowned Martial Emperor believed in the concept of destiny.

"What the renowned Martial Emperor says makes sense. The Dark Venerable, even after absorbing such terrifying Blood Darkness Power, couldn’t really advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Perhaps it’s really an issue with destiny."

Seeing the somber atmosphere, Yi Xiu added, "This matter is elusive and unpredictable. Who can truly understand what it is, and maybe the way to advance is incorrect."

"Actually, before I began refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, I was psychologically prepared. After reviewing records from various Cultivator Eras, I discovered that advancing from Qi Cultivation to Foundation Establishment is as hard as ascending to heaven. If a single Foundation Establishment Pill could create a Foundation Establishment powerhouse, the Cultivator Era wouldn’t have declined."

Xia Liu felt little grief.

Being unable to advance was a destined fate.

He intended to gamble.

If unsuccessful, it wouldn’t matter.

"Luckily, I sensed beforehand that the strength of the Foundation Establishment Stage lies in the quality of power."

Hearing Xia Liu’s words, the renowned Martial Emperor quickly inquired, "Then did Daoist Xia focus your efforts on enhancing the Power of Righteous Law?"

"Yes, I had this idea before the Western Land upheaval, but couldn’t find the key breakthrough until I was severely injured and discovered changes in the Power of Righteous Law within me."

Xia Liu nodded.

He couldn’t explain the changes in detail.

It seemed like destiny.

"The key?"

"I’m not stingy, but I don’t know what it is."

Seeing Yi Xiu looking at him expectantly, Xia Liu quickly explained.

"Don’t misunderstand, Dao Master, I know what the key is."

"Oh? Daoist Fellow Yi Xiu knows?"

The renowned Martial Emperor and everyone present turned their gaze to Yi Xiu.

If the key could be understood, they might even be able to elevate their energy to power, thereby having the force of the Foundation Establishment Stage, even without the Foundation Establishment Physique.