Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Mo Suo did what he said, staring intently at the world where Shen Li was day and night, his focused eyes seemed to see through the whole world.

He is like a cheetah lurking in the dark, always waiting for the best opportunity to come.

Finally, the day came when Shen Li established his foundation.

That day, the sky was clear and blue, almost transparent, like a deep gem, extending to the endless distance.

The clouds looked like they were carefully carved, floating gently in the sky, shimmering with a dreamy luster under the sunlight.

This should be a good day full of hope and vitality, making people feel relaxed and comfortable both physically and mentally. The breeze is blowing gently, carrying the fragrance of flowers and plants, as if telling the beauty of the world.

Yet, the gears of fate quietly began to turn, in an unknown direction no one could have predicted. That subtle "clicking" sound, like the whisper of a demon, foreshadowed the impending crisis.

Shen Li knew very well that building the foundation was a matter of great importance and could not afford any mistakes. If she was not careful, she might fall into an abyss from which there was no return.

She was well aware of the difficulty and danger of this step, and every detail had to be perfect.

She searched the space carefully and over and over again, her eyes sweeping over every corner, as if she was looking for a long-lost treasure.

Finally, we found a secluded forest. It was quiet and deep, surrounded by towering ancient trees, their thick trunks rising from the ground, like giant arms of the earth, supporting this mysterious world.

The lush branches and leaves are intertwined and stacked up like a huge green canopy, isolating all the noise from the outside world, like an isolated paradise.

The air here is filled with the fresh scent of pine and moist earth, making people feel as if they are in a fairyland far away from the world. It is undoubtedly the perfect place to break through the foundation.

She recalled that Chu Fengmian had also successfully broken through in space before, so she thought of following his example and replicating this successful experience.

A glimmer of hope ignited in her heart. Although the flame was small, it gave her great encouragement in this tense atmosphere.

When everything was ready, Shen Li took a deep breath, and that breath seemed to carry her expectations and determination for the future.

She slowly swallowed the foundation-building pill. Instantly, a surge of medicinal power exploded within her body, like a flood bursting through a dam, rushing mightily towards her dantian.

The power came with such force that it seemed to break through all obstacles and lead her to a new realm.

But at this critical moment, something strange happened. She felt the breath in her dantian suddenly become disordered, as if she was swept into the center of a violent storm by an invisible force.

The spiritual power that should have been flowing in an orderly manner now became violent and restless, like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, running around in all directions, and was unable to condense into the power required for a breakthrough.

The chaotic spiritual power rushed around in her body, and every collision brought piercing pain.

Not only that, her body felt like it was pierced by countless sharp steel needles, and waves of swelling and pain came over her like a surging tide, one after another.

Beads of sweat the size of beans kept rolling down her forehead, wetting the grass in front of her with a "patter", as if they were her tears of pain.

Chu Fengmian, who had been guarding carefully nearby, noticed something unusual and his face turned pale as paper in an instant, his eyes filled with fear and worry.

He immediately counted with his fingers, his movements hurried and frantic, as if he was racing against time. Then, he shouted in a hurried and frantic tone, "Li'er, it seems you can't build your foundation in this space. We have to get out!"

The voice was trembling, as if one was about to lose the most precious treasure.

Shen Li endured the excruciating pain in her body as if thousands of ants were gnawing at her bones. Every inch of her skin was suffering from unspeakable pain, as if countless ants were gnawing at her soul.

Relying on her strong will and amazing perseverance, she gritted her teeth, supported her weak and almost numb legs, and hurriedly left the space with Chu Fengmian.

The situation was extremely urgent, and the two men did not dare to delay at all. They searched everywhere in the palace, their steps hurried and flustered, their eyes full of anxiety.

Finally, we found an empty palace courtyard. The silence here was so unsettling that it felt as if time had stood still.

Shen Li didn't have time to rest for a moment, and sat cross-legged again, trying to continue to break through the foundation.

But at this moment, she was in a state of confusion. Even the slightest sound from the outside world could easily disturb her already fragile mind.

Her heart was beating like a drum, and every beat seemed to remind her of the urgency of time and the urgency of the situation.

As time passed, her body became hotter and hotter, as if she was in a raging fire, and the flames seemed to burn her soul to ashes.

Her internal energy became increasingly unstable, like a candle in a strong wind, flickering and threatening to go out at any moment. Her breathing became rapid and weak, and each breath she took felt like she was fighting death for a glimmer of hope.

"Puff..." Shen Li finally couldn't bear the immense pain and pressure, and a mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out of her mouth, the bright red blood splashing on the blue bricks beside her, shocking to the eye. The blood seemed to represent the passing of her life, making people feel incomparable pain and despair.

Chu Fengmian was horrified upon seeing this, his eyes widening as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing. His voice trembled uncontrollably, "Li'er! How is this possible? How could I fail after taking the Foundation Establishment Pill?" His heart was filled with doubt and fear, as if he had fallen into an endless dark abyss.

He did not dare to delay for even a moment and hurriedly carried Shen Li back to the bedroom. His movements were gentle and urgent, for fear of hurting Shen Li.

He also ordered his personal maid Chu Qiu to find all the imperial doctors in the palace as quickly and non-stop as possible.

His eyes revealed a sense of urgency and helplessness, as if only the imperial physician could bring a glimmer of hope at this moment.

Not long after, a group of imperial physicians, led by the legendary doctor Xu Zhe, arrived in a hurry. Their steps were hurried, and their faces were solemn, as if they were carrying a heavy burden.

Their faces were solemn as they stepped forward one after another to carefully check Shen Li's pulse.

For a moment, the bedroom was eerily quiet. The only sounds that could be heard were Shen Li's faint, intermittent breathing and the imperial doctors' nervous and rapid heartbeats.

The quiet atmosphere was suffocating, as if the whole world had stopped turning at this moment.

However, after taking the pulse, the imperial doctors all shook their heads with heavy faces, and no one could explain the reason. Faced with Shen Li's strange condition, they were helpless.

Their eyes were filled with helplessness and guilt, as if their inability had put Shen Li in a desperate situation.

After hearing the news, Luo Lingchen, Su Ran, and Nangong Qi were terrified and rushed all the way here. Their hearts were filled with worry and fear, as if the whole world was collapsing.

Seeing Shen Li lying on the bed, her face as pale as paper and bloodless, Nangong Qi's emotions instantly lost control. He angrily asked Chu Fengmian: "How did you protect A Li? How... How did she fail?"

His eyes were filled with anger and confusion, as if he wanted to eat Chu Fengmian alive. His heart was filled with self-blame and anger, thinking that Chu Fengmian had failed to protect Shen Li.

Although Luo Lingchen and Su Ran did not say anything, their eyes were also filled with confusion and worry. They looked straight at Chu Fengmian, expecting him to give a reasonable explanation.

There was a hint of anxiety and helplessness in their eyes, and they hoped that Chu Fengmian could bring a glimmer of hope.

Chu Fengmian ignored everyone's questions, frowning as he kept calculating. His eyes were filled with concentration and tension, as if he was playing a fierce game with fate.

Suddenly, his face changed drastically, a mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth, his whole body was shaky, his eyes were full of horror, and he muttered to himself: "Is it really like this... Is it really like this?" His heart was filled with shock and helplessness, as if he had discovered a terrible secret.

Seeing this scene, everyone became more and more anxious, but Chu Fengmian just sighed and shook his head, saying: "We are too impatient! I will tell you about this alone later, kids, keep it a secret for now!" There was a hint of fatigue and helplessness in his voice, as if he was carrying a heavy burden.

Luo Lingchen dismissed the attendants and imperial physicians, leaving only the few of them in the bedroom. The silence was so intense that they could hear each other's heartbeats, a sound that spoke of tension and anxiety.

Chu Fengmian took a deep breath to calm his disordered breath, and with a solemn expression, he slowly spoke: "Everyone, in this mortal world we are in, the rules of heaven and earth are completely different from those in the world of immortals. Since ancient times, the mortal world has been restricted by the laws of heaven and earth, and the spiritual energy is thin, making it difficult to bear the power of immortal cultivators. The appearance of several of us immortal cultivators here has already broken common sense and is an anomaly in this mortal world." His voice was low and slow, as if he was telling an ancient and mysterious story.

"Before, A-Li and I were in a space with different rules from the mortal world. I successfully broke through, but I didn't expect that this would pose a hidden danger to A-Li's foundation.

In recent years, thanks to A-li's wise leadership, our country has developed rapidly, and unprecedented progress has been made in science and technology, culture, and people's livelihood.

But behind this rapid development lies a huge crisis. We have introduced too much knowledge and power from the world of immortal cultivation, which is like opening a forbidden door, making the rules of the mortal world unable to bear the heavy burden.

There was a hint of regret and worry in his eyes, as if he saw a crisis in the future.

"Take Ah Li's foundation building as an example. With her aptitude and preparation, she should have had a smooth breakthrough after taking the foundation building pill.

But it is precisely because the rules of heaven and earth in this mortal world have been disrupted by our development and the circulation of spiritual energy has lost balance that her breath has become disordered and her foundation has failed.

This is not just a personal problem for Ari, but a warning from the entire mortal world to us.

We used to only think about how to make the country prosperous and everyone have a better life, but we ignored the carrying capacity of this mortal world.

Now, cracks have begun to appear in the rules of the mortal world. If we do not control it and continue to develop without restraint, what awaits us will be an irreparable disaster.

If this world collapses, not only will Ah Li's life be in jeopardy, but all of us, and indeed all living beings in the entire mortal world, will be doomed."

There was a hint of heaviness and helplessness in his voice, as if he was announcing a cruel reality to everyone.

After hearing this, Luo Lingchen's brows knitted into the shape of a "川" character. He raised his hand and gently rubbed his temple, trying to ease his inner anxiety. He slowly spoke, "Things have come to this point. Anger and self-blame are useless. Chu Fengmian, since you can figure out the cause, do you have a solution? Ah Li... can't be harmed. The people of this world can't live without her."

His words were filled with worry for Shen Li and his responsibility to the country as a righteous ruler. His eyes revealed a hint of firmness and determination, hoping to find a solution to the problem.

Su Ran stood aside, and a layer of worry now covered her usually gentle eyes.

He bit his lower lip slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "If this is truly due to an imbalance in the rules of the mortal world, can we try to address it from the source? Slow down the spread of immortal cultivation knowledge, suspend some research involving the use of powerful spiritual energy, and give the mortal world a chance to recover. Perhaps this can improve the situation." Su Ran was a discerning person, and quickly sorted out a possible solution from Chu Fengmian's words. His eyes revealed a glimmer of hope and expectation, hoping that this solution could save Shen Li and the entire mortal world.

Nangong Qi's face was filled with regret. He slammed his fist on the table beside him. With a "bang", the teacup on the table shook. "It's my fault. All these years, I was only thinking about helping A Li build a better country and didn't think about it so much."

His face was filled with self-blame, his voice choked with sobs, "Now, as long as I can save A'li, I'll do anything. Chu Fengmian, just tell me, no matter how difficult it is, I'll do it!" Nangong Qi has always been outspoken, and his eagerness to make amends was evident in his words. His eyes revealed a hint of determination and resolve, and he was willing to give everything for Shen Li.