Chapter 33: The Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment

"I am 57 years old, just three years away from the age limit of 60. Although I know the chances of foundation establishment are low, this is my only opportunity in life, and I can't bear to give up without trying."

At the dinner table, Chen Xinglan said with a hint of regret.

In the Immortal Sect, every cultivator who reaches the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation before the age of 60 will generally try to establish their foundation.

"Dad, I hope to see you become a true cultivator of the foundation stage."

In the Immortal Sect, only after foundation establishment is one considered to have truly entered the realm of cultivation, known as a "true cultivator."

"It's just a pity that you broke through to the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation too late. If it had been a few years earlier, you might have been better prepared."

Tang Pancui said, her face filled with regret.

At the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation, one can channel qi and attempt foundation establishment, but the success rate is much higher after reaching the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation and achieving perfection.

"It's fine. I know my chances of success are less than ten percent, but I have to try. After breaking through yesterday, I already talked to my boss and resigned. In the next three years, I will go into seclusion at the Chixia Academy to use my one chance at foundation establishment."

Chen Xinglan was very open about it. Chen Mobai and Tang Pancui exchanged glances and could only nod in agreement.

After all, this was Chen Xinglan's only chance at foundation establishment in his lifetime, and they would definitely support him with all their might.

"You've been out of school for almost thirty years. I wonder if Chixia Academy will still recognize you as a student!"

Tang Pancui looked hesitant, somewhat anxious.

In the Immortal Sect, whether it's the Four Great Dao Colleges, the Ten Great Academies, or the 120 subordinate academies, they all provide one opportunity for foundation establishment to students who have been officially admitted.

This opportunity includes a third-grade lower-grade spirit vein cave and a set of elixirs to increase the success rate of foundation establishment.

Although the Immortal Sect prohibits the refining of Foundation Establishment Pills, they have developed a complete set of formulas to replace them.

These are the Pulse Protection Pill, Spirit Enhancement Powder, and Qi Condensation Liquid.

Among these, the "Pulse Protection Pill" can save the life of a cultivator who fails foundation establishment.

The "Spirit Enhancement Powder" can temporarily increase a cultivator's divine sense, making it easier to control the surging spiritual energy.

The "Qi Condensation Liquid" promotes the liquefaction of a cultivator's spiritual energy. If all the spiritual energy in the dantian is liquefied, it signifies successful foundation establishment.

This complete set of elixirs is known as the "Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment."

In the official flagship store of the Immortal Sect, a batch is released periodically and can be claimed for free with points.

Other online pharmacies of the Jumang Dao College and the Great Medical Academy require virtue points to purchase, with each type averaging 800,000 virtue points. Even at such a high price, they are still in high demand and must be snatched up.

After each batch of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment is successfully refined, the various colleges and academies of the Immortal Sect take their share first. Any remaining will then enter the market.

After the colleges and academies take their share, they naturally provide it to their students.

Although Chen Xinglan has been out of school for thirty years, he never reached the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation before, so his opportunity for foundation establishment has remained unused.

If he never breaks through in his lifetime, the opportunity will automatically expire, and the colleges and academies do not allow it to be inherited by descendants.

After all, resources in the Immortal Sect are scarce.

So, even to avoid waste, Chen Xinglan definitely needs to try foundation establishment.

"Which of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment will you choose, Dad?"

Chen Mobai asked. Chixia Academy only provides one of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment, and the choice is up to the cultivator.

"Choose the Pulse Protection Pill."

Tang Pancui spoke first, which is also the choice of 99% of people.

After all, given Chen Xinglan's situation, the chances of successful foundation establishment are very low. In such a case, the "Pulse Protection Pill" to save his life is the best choice.

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you."

This was also Chen Xinglan's thought. He had little confidence in himself.

"There are nearly 300,000 virtue points in the family account. We can apply for a 500,000 virtue point foundation establishment loan from the bank. Then you can buy a 'Qi Condensation Liquid' from the academy. With this, you can at least reach the foundation establishment stage."

Tang Pancui added. As a student of the academy, this is one of the benefits. During the first attempt at foundation establishment, if you have enough virtue points, you can also buy the remaining two of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment.

Of course, this is only for the first attempt.

If foundation establishment fails and you want to try again, the academy will not help, and you will have to find a way to purchase them on the market.

Chen Xinglan shook his head. Although he and his wife had worked hard their entire lives to save virtue points for foundation establishment, Tang Pancui had been stuck at the Sixth Level of Qi Condensation for over thirty years and had given up. Chen Xinglan had just reached the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation, but the chances of successful foundation establishment were extremely slim, and he did not want to waste their savings.

"No need. Save this money for your son's future foundation establishment. He is at the Sixth Level of Qi Condensation and can definitely enter the academy. We can work hard for another ten years, gather 800,000 virtue points, and add a bank loan to provide him with a complete set of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment. Perhaps our family can produce another true cultivator of the foundation stage after a hundred years."

Chen Xinglan's words made Chen Mobai's eyes well up, but he immediately stood up and shook his head.

"Dad, you should use it yourself. I will enter the Dao College, and the Dao College will provide the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment. You don't need to prepare them."

The Four Great Dao Colleges, as the top and oldest universities in the Immortal Sect, provide the best benefits to their students, including a complete set of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment.

The Ten Great Academies provide two of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment.

The 120 subordinate academies, such as the local Danzhu and Chixia Academies, provide only one.

This is why every student aims to enter the Four Great Dao Colleges.

According to samples from the Great Medical Academy, a complete set of the Three Treasures of Foundation Establishment gives a cultivator at the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation a 10% chance of successful foundation establishment.

After much persuasion, Chen Mobai finally convinced Chen Xinglan to use their savings to buy the "Qi Condensation Liquid."

"Alright, alright, since my son has such ambition, I won't refuse."

Tang Pancui, seeing the deep bond between father and son, couldn't help but feel envious and was about to cry. Chen Mobai quickly changed the subject.

"So, Dad, when are you going to Chixia Academy?"

During foundation establishment, the academy provides a third-grade lower-grade spirit vein cave with a two-year usage right. Chen Xinglan would not waste this two-year period and would likely wait until the last day to channel qi and attempt foundation establishment.

"Day after tomorrow. I've already informed Baolan and Yulan, and I need to say goodbye to them."

Chen Mobai's grandparents passed away early, but they had three children: Chen Xinglan, Chen Baolan, and Chen Yulan.