### Chapter 129: Foundation Establishment Pill

Upon learning that the three of them had supported each other from humble beginnings and still maintained a deep friendship to this day, it was not difficult to accept that the Golden Core True Monarch had gifted them two Foundation Establishment Pills.

After all, who could dare to speculate on the thoughts of a Golden Core True Monarch?

Moreover, both of them were now disciples of the Earth Sect, and Meng Guan had even become an elder of the sect.

Bestowing two Foundation Establishment Pills to his disciples while also fostering a strong sense of loyalty from Meng Guan, the newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivator, was undoubtedly a profitable move.

If another Foundation Establishment cultivator were to emerge from among the three, the new Foundation Establishment cultivator would naturally also be a loyal supporter of the Earth Sect.

As a Golden Core sect, the Earth Sect naturally had its unique strengths.

Otherwise, it would not have been able to stand firm for so long, with its power continuously growing.

"Very well. If I encounter True Person Clear Moon or her two disciples in the future, I will certainly express my gratitude," He Song nodded in agreement, not particularly concerned about Meng Guan's intentions in entrusting this matter to him.

However, he then raised a cup of tea, stood up, and bowed deeply to Meng Guan.

"But before that, I must first thank you."

"Indeed, the greatest credit undoubtedly belongs to you," Wei Fan, who was sitting nearby, quickly followed suit, bowing alongside He Song to express his gratitude.

Faced with this scene, Meng Guan stiffened slightly before a look of helplessness appeared on his face. With a wave of his hand, a surge of spiritual energy lifted the two from their bows.

Then, pretending to be displeased, Meng Guan said, "Among the three of us, there's no need for thanks. If it weren't for the help of my two friends, how could I have reached where I am today?"

"Besides, these two Foundation Establishment Pills were bestowed by the Sect Master. If you want to thank anyone, it should be him. If you two are fortunate enough to achieve Foundation Establishment in the future, you can thank him in person when you meet."

With that, Meng Guan firmly placed a jade vial into the hands of both He Song and Wei Fan.

After completing this task, a smile finally appeared on Meng Guan's face, and he withdrew his spiritual energy.

Seeing that things had come to this, He Song and Wei Fan had no choice but to accept the pills.

"By the way, this Foundation Establishment Pill can only increase the probability of successful Foundation Establishment slightly. If you want to further increase your chances, you'll need to find more of these pills."

"You can take up to six Foundation Establishment Pills at once, which will significantly boost your success rate."

"Go ahead and search for them. If you find some, that's great. If not... after I finish my closed-door cultivation, I'll help you out. However, it will depend on how old you are by then."

"If you really can't find any, it's fine. With the breakthrough insights I mentioned earlier and this Foundation Establishment Pill, your chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment will still be much higher than most."

After ensuring that He Song and Wei Fan had accepted the pills, Meng Guan offered some additional advice.

He had only recently learned this information himself, from True Person Clear Moon, and had passed it on to He Song and Wei Fan.

When Meng Guan first heard this, he felt incredibly fortunate. His successful breakthrough to Foundation Establishment had truly been a stroke of luck.

Others attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment needed both Foundation Establishment Pills and breakthrough insights, yet still faced numerous difficulties, with failures being common.

But him? He had nothing, relying solely on his determination to break through directly.

However, unlike Meng Guan, He Song and Wei Fan showed little reaction upon hearing this news.

With one Foundation Establishment Pill and Meng Guan's breakthrough insights, their chances of successfully breaking through to Foundation Establishment were already many times higher than those of ordinary rogue cultivators.

If they still failed, it could only be attributed to fate.

Of course, if possible, the two would naturally strive to find more Foundation Establishment Pills to further increase their chances of success.

Afterward, the three spent a long time chatting in He Song's courtyard before finally parting ways.

Meng Guan returned to his closed-door cultivation.

Wei Fan went back to his cultivation, striving to reach the peak of Qi Refining as soon as possible to begin his Foundation Establishment.

After Meng Guan and Wei Fan left, He Song once again activated the formations in his courtyard, enveloping it in their protective aura.

Only then did He Song take out the jade vial containing the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Opening the lid, he glanced at the pill inside, his gaze deep and contemplative.

"So this is the Foundation Establishment Pill... obtained without any effort."

After storing the vial in his storage bag, He Song sighed inwardly, though his expression remained calm.

According to his original plan, if he could obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, he would use it.

But if he couldn't, he could still rely on the Meridian Protection Pill and grind his way to Foundation Establishment over time.

Although this process would be time-consuming and labor-intensive, he was fundamentally different from other cultivators.

Even without a Foundation Establishment Pill, he was certain to achieve Foundation Establishment—it would just take longer.

But now that he had obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill, He Song naturally abandoned his original plan.

"As Meng Guan mentioned earlier, you can take up to six Foundation Establishment Pills at once. Now that I have one, if I can obtain more, my chances of success will increase significantly."

"My aptitude is only a quadruple spirit root, inferior to the other outer disciples. If possible, I should try to find more Foundation Establishment Pills to maximize my chances before attempting the breakthrough."

"This way, if I succeed in one attempt, it will save a lot of time and avoid arousing suspicion."

"However... Foundation Establishment Pills are hard to come by. Since I still have time, I'll take it slow."

After storing the Foundation Establishment Pill, He Song pondered for a moment before quickly settling into meditation.

Unknowingly, a full day and night passed.

The next morning, He Song awoke from his meditation to find the sun already high in the sky.

Seeing this, he got up, performed a cleansing spell on himself, and then strode out of his courtyard, heading straight for his destination.

The day before, He Song had already made the decision to seek out the Hundred Arts of Cultivation and learn some spells. Now that the time had come, he naturally set out to do so.

From his conversations with Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang the previous day, He Song had learned about the various locations within the Earth Sect.

As a Golden Core sect, the Earth Sect naturally had numerous buildings and peaks dedicated to cultivation, libraries, alchemy, artifact forging, and more.

This time, He Song was heading to the Earth Sect's library.

The library was divided into three levels. Outer disciples could access the first level, while the second level was reserved for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The third level required the Sect Master's personal permission to enter.

The collection of books here was vast, far surpassing that of the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market's skill pavilion.

The day before, Chu Shuangshuang had specifically advised He Song to spend several days in the library to learn more about the common knowledge of the cultivation world.

He Song had naturally agreed.

"A new outer disciple? Go ahead. Choose one of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, two spells, and one cultivation technique. You can't take more than that," a young man appeared beside He Song as soon as he arrived at the library, casually delivering this instruction.

However, as Meng Guan had mentioned the day before, when selecting cultivation techniques, spells, or the Hundred Arts of Cultivation in the library, it was beneficial to consult the attendants, as they might offer some guidance.

(End of Chapter)