In the Bronze Zone of the Spirit Realm battlefield, the virtual starry sky flickered with a cold light. Ling Ruoxi's Sky Sword Armor hovered silently in the battlefield hall like a silent sword. Her gaze was fixed on the communication panel, her eyes filled with a hint of anxiety and stubbornness, and she whispered, "Zero, are you scared?"
She called up the challenge interface again and quickly input the information, her fingertips almost piercing through the console: "Zero, I'm waiting for you in the Bronze District. Let's have a decisive battle." After sending it, she stared at the screen, motionless, as if waiting for an imperial decree to come.
However, the screen remained silent. Zero's profile picture was gray, like a stone sunk to the bottom of the ocean. She frowned and snorted coldly, "You're really something. You're always like a dragon that disappears at the critical moment."
She exited the communication panel and heard the barrage of comments from the public channel: "Has Zero retired recently?" "I heard he disappeared after instantly killing a ninth-tier prodigy last time." "The only god in the Bronze Zone, Ling Ruoxi was defeated, so who can do anything to him?"
Ling Ruoxi clenched her teeth, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She manipulated the Sky Sword Armor to spin in mid-air, muttering, "What's so great about that? Sooner or later, I'll make you admit defeat with conviction."
She decisively chose to log off, but the loss in her heart was like the aftermath of a psychic explosion, which took a long time to subside.
Taking off the helmet from the Spirit Realm battlefield, Ling Ruoxi rubbed her temples and stood up to leave the training cabin. Entering the family's Dharma Hall, array patterns intertwined within. Several elders were busy adjusting instruments, and waves of spiritual energy enveloped the entire space. The Ling family's head stood in the center, hands behind his back, his demeanor dignified and calm.
Seeing Ling Ruoxi come in, the patriarch turned around with a warm smile on his face: "Ruoxi, today is the day for you to establish your foundation. Everything should be based on your cultivation. We can discuss other matters after you are promoted."
Ling Ruoxi lowered her eyes, clenched her hands, and whispered in defense: "Father, I just want to..." She was interrupted by the head of the family waving his hand before she could finish her words.
"Silly girl." The patriarch's tone was gentle, yet it carried an undeniable authority. "On the path to immortality, cultivation is the foundation. Without sufficient strength, those empty names are nothing but clouds. Once you successfully establish your foundation, you'll naturally have the opportunity to meet that Zero again on the Spirit Realm battlefield. Why dwell on it?"
Ling Ruoxi bit her lip and stopped arguing, but her clenched fists revealed her unwillingness.
The elders beside him smiled and consoled him, "Don't worry, the clan has dedicated all its resources to protecting you. With your talent, you will definitely become famous in the Black Iron District after building your foundation. Number Zero is nothing. When the time comes, you will be able to stand on a higher ground and look down on everything."
Ling Ruoxi took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner fluctuations, and finally nodded: "I understand."
She walked towards the secret room behind the Dharma Hall, her figure disappearing in the light. The head of the family behind her looked at her and sighed softly, "A genius after all, but a bit too stubborn." The elders beside her nodded repeatedly and echoed, "Young people, they always have to experience setbacks to truly grow."
Inside the secret room, the array pattern emanated a soft spiritual light. Ling Ruoxi sat cross-legged, eyes slightly closed, adjusting her state of mind. In her mind, the image of Zero, the figure who had decisively struck a single blow on the battlefield, remained a lingering shadow, making her feel restless for a long time.
"Zero, wait. After I build my foundation, I will definitely find you." She swore silently in her heart, and the spiritual energy slowly circulated in her body, and her determination became more and more intense.
Several elders arranged formations around the chamber. Spiritual patterns intertwined on the floor into intricate patterns, resembling a dazzling star map. A soft light rose from the spiritual patterns, enveloping the entire chamber in a mysterious atmosphere. The fragrance of elixir filled the air, permeated by a soothing energy surge.
"Adjust the spiritual energy circulation array to maximum output to ensure sufficient spiritual energy and the safe preservation of the elixir," an elder whispered, his tone carrying an authority that brooked no interruption. The others moved swiftly, their fingers rapidly tapping the spiritual pattern nodes, and rays of light danced in response.
Ling Ruoxi stood in the center of the chamber, watching the busy elders, a complex emotion in her eyes. She sighed inwardly, "It's truly worthy of the family's full support. This array arrangement is truly a luxurious package in the Foundation Establishment realm."
The head of the Ling family stood aside, his smile filled with both relief and anticipation. "Ruoxi, this retreat is to pave the way for your future. The path to immortality is difficult, but you have the talent and the resources, and you will definitely take the most important step. Remember, there is no need to feel any pressure."
Ling Ruoxi nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and stepped into the center of the formation. She raised her hand and pulled out the shimmering, warm foundation-building elixir from her sleeve. Spiritual energy swirled around the elixir, as if it were a small spiritual energy vortex in itself.
The door to the secret room slowly closed. A flash of light enveloped the entire space, and the spiritual energy surged to a peak. Ling Ruoxi sat cross-legged, forming a seal with her hands. The elixir slowly hovered in her palms, emitting a soft glow. She closed her eyes and silently chanted, "The elixir enters the body, drawing the spirit into the sea. Maintaining the center and stabilizing the energy, I will impact the barrier."
The moment the pill entered her mouth, Ling Ruoxi's body trembled slightly, and rich spiritual energy surged into her meridians like a torrent. It felt like being cleansed by spiritual energy, like dancing in a psychic storm. She clenched her teeth, beads of sweat beading on her forehead, but her movements remained precise, guiding the spiritual energy to her dantian, step by step advancing to the key node of foundation building.
The elders outside watched the changes in the formation with bated breath. One elder whispered, "The spiritual energy is circulating smoothly, and the formation is stable. Excellent." Another elder stroked his beard and sighed, "With the family's resources and the young lady's talent, successfully building the foundation will be a piece of cake."
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