"Before you've reached the innate realm... There's no need for me to tell you." Hu Lie said with a smile to Chu Mo.

"If it were before, you really would need to explain to me, but now... There's indeed no need." Chu Mo also started laughing. If he had not met his master, if he had not encountered the giant rooster, then he, let alone being in Fantasia realm, would probably still be earnestly anticipating breaking through the Primordial Pass to become a genuine martial artist.

Of course, there's also the possibility he might have already perished within Seventh Elder's crafty plan in Longevity Heaven.

"Actually, even when you're in the Heavenly Realm, you still need to advance step by step. However, there are too many methods above the Spirit Realm that can streamline your cultivation to the innate realm in the shortest amount of time. Generally speaking, the foundation establishment will have some differences."

"What's the difference?"

"The Foundation Establishment is a crucial step for any cultivator, similar to building a house. The foundation might be invisible, but it is the most essential part." Hu Lie explained.

Chu Mo nodded.

"Let's start with Foundation Establishment, there are six types: Ordinary Foundation Establishment, Flawless Foundation Establishment, Perfect Foundation Establishment, Immortal Grade Foundation Establishment, Heavenly Grade Foundation Establishment, and Five Elements Dao Foundation!"

Chu Mo stared at Hu Lie in disbelief: "There are so many types of Foundation Establishment?"

Hu Lie nodded: "Foundation Establishment is the most pivotal stage for all cultivators! Simply put, the quality of your foundation will determine the peak of your future achievements!"

As Hu Lie spoke, he veered off topic: "Actually, two realms before Foundation Establishment are just as important. More and more people are progressively realizing this, but... according to what I know, the ones who can truly achieve this... None exist!"

"Hmm?" Chu Mo asked, looking at Hu Lie.

"Iron Bone Realm and Iron Blood Realm of the Bone Refining Stage, according to the predictions of many top powerhouses, if one can refine their entire body's bones and blood within these two realms, they could establish the Five Elements Dao Foundation during Foundation Establishment phase, then... if not perish prematurely, they are certain to reach the Supreme state, or even higher!" Hu Lie elaborated.

"Refining all bones... and all blood..." Chu Mo's mouth twitched, but he said nothing.

Hu Lie laughed, looked at Chu Mo: "Brother, if it comes to Foundation Establishment, we still have the possibility to reach Perfect Foundation Establishment. If we're lucky and the opportunity arrives, there's also the chance for Immortal Grade Foundation Establishment, even Heavenly Grade... However, this whole-body bone and blood refinement, don't even think about it... Besides, you have already passed that stage, right? Even if you're not afraid of death and dare to attempt, it's too late."

"Afraid of death?" Chu Mo asked, looking confusedly at Hu Lie.

"If there's the slightest error during the whole-body bone refinement, one could be completely ruined. This isn't something that can be avoided just by possessing a good talent, especially when refining the final piece – the Heavenly Spirit Bone. If there's even the slightest mistake, there will surely be irreversible consequences; during the whole-body blood refinement process, even a minor deviation can annihilate your soul together!" Hu Lie explained.

Hu Lie, after a pause, looked at Chu Mo: "Note my words, even the slightest error... and all the cultivators in these two realms, fine, almost all... at least I haven't seen any exceptions! Almost all cultivators have no power whatsoever to complete the whole-body bone and blood refinement in these two realms, understand? Even if you're crazy enough to attempt it, you don't have that much power! So, once you try, it's not just a matter of a slight error, it's a matter that reaches all the way up to the heavens!"

"That scary..." Chu Mo said, glancing at Hu Lie with lingering fear.

"Bloody right! It's absolutely terrifying! Reflect over this, the Spirit Realm cultivates Spirit Energy, the Immortal Realm cultivates Immortal Energy, and the Heavenly Realm... cultivates Dao Energy! A single strand of Dao Energy is equivalent to countless quantities of Immortal Energy and a vast amount of Spirit Energy! But even in the Heavenly Realm, I've never heard of such a lunatic." Hu Lie explained.

Chu Mo scratched his head, thinking back to when he had undergone full-body bone and blood refinement. Although it was incredibly painful at the time, he hadn't felt it was particularly dangerous then. If he had known just how dangerous it was, it's uncertain whether he would have still done it.

"It seems I've digressed..." Hu Lie scratched his head, "In the Spirit Realm, the best case scenario would be Perfect Foundation Establishment. It doesn't even have much to do with talent, it's actually more about the energy you've absorbed and the resources you've gained! The Spirit Realm has Spirit Energy, the Immortal Realm has Immortal Energy, the Heavenly Realm has Dao Energy, but your elixir field is limited, do you understand what I mean?"

Chu Mo nodded.

Hu Lie continued, "Also, there are resources. The consumption of resources during the Foundation Establishment stage is immeasurable. Even with the herbs available in the Spirit Realm, the number of people who can achieve a perfect Foundation Establishment... is minuscule."

"In the Immortal Realm, the Foundation Establishment stage generally yields a perfect foundation. However, those from wealthy families might be able to achieve an Immortal Grade Foundation Establishment. As for a Heavenly Grade, you can totally forget it!"

"Even in the Heavenly Realm, there aren't many people who can reach the Heavenly Grade Foundation Establishment level."

"As for the Five-Element Dao Foundation... that is a trademark of the Supreme in their youth according to legends."

Hu Lie explained a whole lot of things, then looked at Chu Mo, "Since you know me, brother, I can assure you that I'll provide you with materials sufficient for a perfect Foundation Establishment. I will try to prepare materials for an Immortal Grade Foundation Establishment as much as possible. As for Heavenly Grade... I only achieved an Immortal Grade Establishment myself because my whole clan worked together... So I cannot promise you that I will be able to gather materials for an Immortal Grade Establishment."

While Chu Mo was unsure about the materials required for Foundation Establishment, from Hu Lie's words, he could sense that even an ordinary Foundation Establishment would be a great challenge for an average cultivator, let alone a Flawless or Perfect one.

However, Chu Mo wasn't too worried about this because he not only possessed the Sky Profound Divine Mirror but also the Chaos Furnace!

His goal wasn't even a Heavenly Grade Foundation Establishment, but... a Five-Element Dao Foundation!

If he could stumble through full bone and blood refining, then why shouldn't he strive for the most perfect goal?

"Regardless, thank you in advance." Chu Mo bowed with his fists.

Hu Lie waved his hand, "You're my brother. I hope that you can achieve high accomplishments in the future and lend a hand to the Tiger Clan when you become powerful."

"I promise!" Chu Mo said.

"The power that different Foundations can exert is completely different." Hu Lie sighed lightly, "If we consider total power to be ten parts, a Five-Element Dao Foundation can exert twelve parts; Heavenly Grade, ten parts; Immortal Grade, nine parts; Perfect, eight parts; Flawless, seven parts; Ordinary, six parts... Do you see the difference?"

"So, you're saying that a Five-Element Dao Foundation cultivator can easily crush an ordinary Foundation cultivator, right?" Chu Mo asked.

"It's instant killing!" Hu Lie said, "A Five-Element Dao Foundation cultivator can instantly kill an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator and even absolutely suppress a Heavenly Grade one! Same cultivation level, same power, yet I can exert twenty percent more... just think about it!"

Chu Mo nodded, vowing silently in his heart: I must establish a Five-Element Dao Foundation! Otherwise, I won't establish a Foundation at all! Anyway, I've already entered the Illusion God Realm. I still have a long way to go before the Foundation Establishment stage. So, I can take some time to slowly search and gather those materials!

Hu Lie glanced at Chu Mo and gave a bitter smile, "Even though we haven't known each other for long, but brother... even if you have a divine artefact, don't dream of impossible things. I will try my best to collect materials needed for an Immortal Grade Foundation Establishment for you."

"I'm still far off from that. Tell me more about the realms after Foundation Establishment." Chu Mo gave a light smile and veered to another topic.

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