Chapter 11: Frost Mountain Cave (3)

As Reon set foot in the Inner Section of Frost Mountain Cave, he heard notifications. But it was not the right time to check them.

[Ding! Host has successfully completed the selected option. Host has received a Foundation Stabilizing Pill (Uncommon-Grade) and a Technique Insight Ticket (Rare-Grade).]

[Ding! The item's has been added to your inventory. Check your inventory for details.]

As Reon stepped into the Inner Section of Frost Mountain Cave for the first time, a wave of intense cold hit him, far stronger than he had imagined. His breath felt heavy, and the chill gnawed at his spiritual energy, making him realize just how dangerous this place truly was.

The eerie silence, broken only by the occasional creak of ice, unsettled him, and the frost-covered walls seemed to pulse with hidden threats. Though nervous, he steeled himself—three days in this place would push him to his limits, but it was also an opportunity to grow stronger.

Reon moved cautiously through the eerie silence of the Inner Section, searching for a safe spot amidst the biting cold. The frost-covered walls glittered with a faint blue glow, casting long shadows that danced in the dim light.

As he ventured deeper, he found a secluded alcove tucked between two jagged ice formations. The air here was still, sheltered from the harsher winds, and the ground beneath him felt solid, free of the dangerous frost beasts that roamed elsewhere.

With a sigh of relief, he settled down, the quiet intensity of the cave surrounding him. This would be his refuge, a place to check his rewards and begin his cultivation, drawing strength from the depths of the mountain's chilling power.

Reon opened his System Panel and clicked on System Inventory to check the details of the item.

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[Foundation Stabilizing Pill]: This is a Mid-Tier Uncommon-Grade Pill, designed to aid a Qi Solidification Realm Cultivator in stabilizing their foundation. Its essence is potent, refining spiritual energy to create a stronger, more balanced Foundation to break through more higher realms.

For those in lower realms, the benefits are even more profound—when used wisely, it not only fortifies their Foundation but enhances their growth, making their Spiritual Roots deeper and more resilient.

Its power flows like a steady stream, ensuring that whoever harnesses it gains lasting strength on their Path to Cultivation.

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"Unbelievable! With the power of this pill, not only can I stabilize my Cultivation Foundation, but I can also significantly boost my strength!" Reon exclaimed, his voice brimming with excitement.

His eyes gleamed with anticipation, realizing the pill's potential to refine his energy and fortify his Foundation. The thought of growing stronger filled him with renewed determination, as he held the pill in his hand, feeling its powerful aura resonate through him.

As Reon swallowed the Foundation Stabilizing Pill, its energy quickly ignited within him. A surge of warmth coursed through his veins, flooding every inch of his body with a powerful, steady pulse.

His spiritual energy began to hum in harmony with the pill's essence, like the gentle chime of a distant bell growing louder and more resonant. He could feel his foundation—once slightly unstable—becoming solid, like a mountain rooted deep in the earth.

Suddenly, a wave of immense energy swept through him, breaking through his limits. His cultivation surged, each breakthrough more intense than the last.

The barriers between the Stages of the Qi Refining Realm shattered one after another, like fragile glass under pressure. His Meridians expanded, filling with purified spiritual energy as he rapidly ascended.

When he reached Stage-5 of the Qi Refining Realm, the rush of power finally began to settle. He could feel his body overflowing with strength, his mind clearer than ever before.

His foundation now felt unshakable, as if carved from stone, and his energy flowed with a newfound sharpness.

In the midst of this profound transformation, Reon was completely absorbed in the sensation of his newfound power. The rush of energy and the Solidifying of his Foundation had consumed his every thought, leaving no room for anything else.

Time seemed to blur, the icy cold of the cave fading into the background as his spiritual energy surged. The excitement of breaking through to Stage 5 of the Qi Refining Realm was so overwhelming that he had entirely forgotten about his second reward, and even the passage of time itself slipped from his awareness.

The cave, the challenges, the dangers—they all seemed distant now, as if the world outside his cultivation had paused, waiting for him to return.

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Three days later....

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Reon exhaled slowly, feeling the incredible transformation take root within him—a leap forward he never thought possible in such a short time.

Three days passed in what felt like the blink of an eye, as if only moments had slipped by. The steady hum of power still coursed through Reon's body, and the realization of how much time had passed only dawned on him when the cold of the cave returned to his senses, pulling him back to reality. What felt like just three minutes had in fact been three days. 

Reon regained his senses and glanced around, only to find the talisman that Brother Long Ming had given him—designed to signal the end of his punishment—radiating with a bright light, indicating that three days had passed.

"Time to go back to Sect"