Having been given a second chance at life, I choose to join the Demonic Sect!

Chapter 7: All the Way to Foundation Establishment!
In the path of cultivation, only those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage can fly on a sword (object), while those who have reached the half-step Foundation Establishment stage can only say that they can jump higher.

If you can't fly on a sword, what kind of cultivator are you!
"Foundation Building Stage 1!"

Cao Meng chose to upgrade, and another thousand low-grade spirit stones were deducted from his balance. His cultivation level was instantly credited, and he advanced to the first level of Foundation Establishment, becoming a true cultivator.

Immediately after Cao Meng successfully completed the Foundation Establishment stage, strange phenomena occurred.

As if guided, the boundless power of the sun converged within Cao Meng's body.

At the same time, a great sun phenomenon appeared behind him!
……

An Yingji's Spring Garden Villa was not far from Cao Meng's dilapidated house and courtyard.

An Yingji noticed the unusual phenomenon immediately after Cao Meng successfully established his foundation.

In a short while, An Yingji arrived at Cao Meng's dilapidated house and met him.

Cao Meng was immediately startled upon seeing An Yingji.

An Yingji, you have trespassed on private property!
This dilapidated house and yard are not safe at all; the risk of being attacked at night is too high!
An Yingji looked at the strange phenomenon of the sun behind Cao Meng and sensed something was wrong. She checked his aura and was immediately shocked.

"You've reached the Foundation Establishment stage? How is that possible!"

"Weren't you only at the half-step Qi Refining stage before? How come you've successfully reached the Foundation Establishment stage in less than half an hour!"

An Yingji remembered that Cao Meng had been left here by her for less than half an hour!
Half an hour ago, the opponent was only at the half-step Qi Refining stage.

In the blink of an eye, the other party has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage!

This is not normal!
That doesn't make sense!

Even if a powerful being were reborn, their cultivation speed wouldn't be this fast!

Could this guy be cheating?

Upon realizing this bizarre situation, An Yingji immediately took out a communication jade talisman and used a secret technique to send a message to call for help!

Seeing that An Yingji was speechless with astonishment, Cao Meng concealed the extraordinary phenomenon of the great sun behind him and pretended to be nonchalant, saying:

"Senior sister, this is basic procedure, don't be too surprised!"

Cao Meng felt that he had already maxed out his cheat code!

Someone else is using cheats, they can dominate the game from the start!

I've only been at the Foundation Establishment stage for half an hour; it's a trivial matter, not worth mentioning!
Just as Cao Meng was showing off, an angry shout rang out:
"You unfilial disciple, can't you behave yourself for once? I've only been in seclusion for half a day, and your senior sister already says something happened to you!"

Consort Duanmu received a telepathic message from An Yingji, saying that Cao Meng was in trouble.

She emerged from seclusion after less than half a day.

At first, she thought that Cao Meng's Furnace Body had been exposed and that he had been kidnapped by some peak master or elder of the sect.

Seeing that Cao Meng was still alive, Consort Duanmu breathed a slight sigh of relief!

"what!"

Consort Duanmu exclaimed in surprise, realizing that Cao Meng had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Foundation Established!"

Seeing that Cao Meng had reached the Foundation Establishment stage so quickly, Consort Duanmu pondered for a long time before muttering to herself:

"Is this the power of your mutated holy body?"

Consort Duanmu attributed Cao Meng's rapid progress in cultivation entirely to his physical constitution.

As for the possibility that Cao Meng was possessed, Duanmu Fei did not think it was possible.

My newly accepted disciple has a physique that is suspected to be a mutated and enhanced version of the Great Sun Holy Body.

Who would try to possess the Great Sun Holy Body? Let alone a mutated and enhanced version of the Great Sun Holy Body. Wouldn't that be suicidal?

Putting aside the fact that as a furnace vessel for the sacred body, it would be easy for female cultivators to target it.

The Great Sun Sacred Body is unique in that it is arguably the most difficult physique to possess. It is extremely yang, extremely strong, and extremely powerful; the probability of failure for another person's primordial spirit to possess it is almost 100%.

Moreover, it is suspected to be a mutated and enhanced version of the Great Sun Sacred Body, so the probability of failing to possess it is basically one thousand percent!

"probably?"

Seeing that Consort Duanmu had already filled in the blanks in her mind, Cao Meng simply went along with the woman's answer.

Suddenly, Consort Duanmu placed her jade hand on Cao Meng's dantian and began to probe with her divine sense.

When Cao Meng saw that Consort Duanmu was making unwanted advances towards him, he inwardly despised her.

This woman is lusting after me again!

She is cheap!
Of course, Cao Meng also knew Duanmu Fei's true intention: to investigate the purity of the spiritual energy in his dantian.

After examining the purity of the spiritual energy in Cao Meng's dantian, Consort Duanmu was astonished once again.

"The spiritual energy in your dantian is so pure, it's unbelievable!"

In Duanmu Fei's memory, those who rapidly increased their cultivation level had a lot of impurities in their spiritual energy in their dantian.

Later on, you need to condense and continuously purify your own spiritual power!
Cao Meng's situation is simply illogical; not only is his cultivation level improving rapidly, but his dantian spiritual energy is also so pure. He's cheating!
"The Great Sun Holy Body has mutated? Is it that exaggerated?"

Duanmu Fei was puzzled, and at the same time, even she, as the master, was a little jealous of this disciple!
"Master, Master, let me make this clear: I am not some inferior product like the Great Sun Holy Body; I am the Ten Sun Holy Body!"

Cao Meng felt it was time to give his physique its due recognition, otherwise it wouldn't sound good to be called a mutated version of the Great Sun Holy Body every day!

Those who don't know the situation might think that Cao Meng himself has mutated!

"Ten-Day Sacred Body!"

Consort Duanmu has begun searching her memories to find information about this constitution.

"Master, I absorbed some spirit stones while I was cultivating just now?"

"Not many, only three thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

Seeing that Consort Duanmu's attention was being diverted by her physical condition, Cao Meng added a few more words.

Now that his potential has been demonstrated, Princess Duanmu should provide him with a large amount of cultivation resources, right?
As for why he reported three thousand when he only consumed two thousand low-grade spirit stones?
nonsense!

He wants to make a profit of one thousand low-grade spirit stones!

Upon hearing Cao Meng's words, Consort Duanmu suddenly remembered something.

Consort Duanmu remembered some legendary physiques that could rapidly increase one's cultivation level.

Those with certain constitutions can devour the flesh, blood, and souls of living beings, as well as spiritual herbs and spirit stones!
However, in Duanmu Fei's memory, these physiques can only rapidly increase cultivation in the early stages, and the cultivation speed will gradually slow down in the later stages!

After finishing her own imaginary exercise, Consort Duanmu rolled her eyes at Cao Meng and said:
"You unfilial disciple, why are you telling your master this? Do you still expect me to reimburse you?"

Consort Duanmu was aware of Cao Meng's intentions, but she chose not to provide him with financial assistance.

Duanmu Fei felt that Cao Meng had just reached the first level of Foundation Establishment and needed to consolidate his cultivation level and control his own power.

Otherwise, Cao Meng's situation would become one where he has a high cultivation level but lacks combat strength.

Cao Meng, steeling himself, asked Consort Duanmu:
"Master, your cultivation has broken through. Shouldn't you give me some encouragement?"

Cao Meng is very poor; he only has 1502 low-grade spirit stones left.

Without Duanmu Fei's financial support, he would have had a very difficult time trying to increase his cultivation level by spending real money later on.

Therefore, he desperately needs the support of his master, Duanmu Fei. He wants to reach the Golden Core realm, and he even aspires to reach the Nascent Soul realm or the Divine Transformation realm!
Seeing that Cao Meng practically had "pay up" written all over his face, Consort Duanmu tried to appease him:

"You rebellious disciple, keep up the good work and cultivate diligently. This position of yours will be yours sooner or later!"

Consort Duanmu was, after all, the sect leader of the Hehuan Sect. As the top leader of the Hehuan Sect, she knew how to inspire people!
Draw a pie?
Cao Meng felt a pang of sadness; indeed, empty promises were everywhere.

After all, making grand promises requires no cost.

(End of this chapter)