Chapter 289: Accidentally Obtained the Foundation Building Method

What terrified Su Changyu even more was that the faces of the corpses covering the ground were exactly the same as that of the white-haired Cultivator from earlier!

It was as if these were all his own corpses!

Even though Su Changyu prided himself on his unwavering resolve and being different from ordinary people, at this moment, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat from this bizarre scene.

"Hehe, don't be so nervous. They're just dead people, what's there to be afraid of?"

"You should know, living people are much more terrifying than dead people."

The white-haired Cultivator said sinisterly.

With a gentle flick of his finger, a set of tables and chairs rose from the ground.

"Sit down and appreciate it properly."

"No one has been here for many years."

After the initial shock, Su Changyu gradually adapted to the strange dual voices and the terrifying surroundings.

He calmed himself and sat down steadily.

"May I ask how Senior is called?"

After sitting down, seeing that the white-haired Cultivator was just staring blankly at his surroundings, Su Changyu couldn't help but ask.

"My name is Yin Shangren."

"Hehe, everyone calls me Yinyin Shangren."

Yin Shangren said with a hint of self-mockery.

"Greetings, Senior Yin. My name is Su Changyu." Su Changyu introduced himself neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Yin Shangren suddenly turned his head at this moment and carefully scrutinized Su Changyu.

After a long while, he finally shifted his gaze.

"Tsk, it really is fate in the dark…" Yin Shangren muttered softly.

Su Changyu heard it but didn't understand its meaning.

After a long while, Yin Shangren spoke again: "You've also encountered a Foundation Establishment Bottleneck and were guided here by an Opportunity in your heart, haven't you?"

"Foundation Establishment?" Su Changyu was stunned. He was only at the Late Qi Refining Stage.

Just as he was about to deny it, he heard Yin Shangren say to himself, "Hehe, I'm used to it. Anyway, every few years, a Cultivator will be guided here."

"Every time one comes, I have to repeat it again. I'm already sick of saying it."

"When immortals fight, mortals suffer. It's so damn annoying…"

Su Changyu frowned slightly. This Yin Shangren was erratic, speaking in difficult-to-understand words, and he didn't know their deeper meaning.

"Alright, I'll say it again then."

Yin Shangren also sat down and said, "So-called Foundation Establishment is the establishment of the Dao of cultivation. Then, do you know what this Dao Foundation truly is?"

…

"I used myself as a wondrous object to establish the Dao Foundation!"

His body split into two, revealing another face among his internal organs and flesh.

The two faces, inside and out, spoke in unison.

Finally, with two chilling smiles, he concluded this explanation.

Su Changyu was first startled by the horrifying scene before him and stood up, then slowly sat back down, watching Yin Shangren return to normal.

"Foundation Establishment with Myself…" A strange look appeared in Su Changyu's eyes.

"What? Tempted, aren't you?" Yin Shangren asked with a chuckle.

"The Dao Foundation perfectly merges with oneself, and all Divine Abilities and Spells become one's own."

"From now on, no matter what Cultivation Technique or secret art, you'll learn it instantly and master it proficiently."

"Punching down peerless Prodigies, stepping on reclusive great powers…"

"Why aren't you acting quickly?"

Yin Shangren looked at Su Changyu with a somewhat crazed gaze, speaking seductively.

Su Changyu, however, managed to maintain his rationality and calmness: "Then, dare I ask, Senior, what is the price?"

"If everyone could easily perform The Foundation Establishment Method of Self, wouldn't Geniuses be everywhere?"

"If everyone were a Genius, then there would be no distinction between mediocrity and Genius."

Yin Shangren laughed foolishly, pointing to the hundreds of corpses on the ground: "These are the price!"

Su Changyu didn't understand his meaning and could only remain silent.

"After dissecting hundreds of 'me' and having sufficient confidence."

"I only then began to re-perform The Foundation Establishment Method of Self."

"Even so, it was still a hair's breadth away from perfect success."

"Ordinary Cultivators who attempt The Foundation Establishment Method of Self are merely seeking their own demise."

Yin Shangren explained with a cold laugh.

"How exquisite and how complex the human body is."

"How can an ordinary person fully know themselves and perform Foundation Establishment with Myself."

"To be able to achieve this entirely on one's own, without external help, is already a rare Genius in this world."

Upon hearing this, Su Changyu immediately understood.

He couldn't help but feel a little disheartened.

As the saying goes, 'He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.'

Su Changyu was very clear about his own cultivation talent.

He definitely couldn't be called a Genius.

Not even average.

It wouldn't even be an exaggeration to describe him as "mediocre."

Attempting The Foundation Establishment Method of Self was even more impossible.

Yin Shangren saw the change in Su Changyu's expression and chuckled, "Little Su, don't be discouraged."

"At this moment, you've come before me, which means everything is destined."

As he spoke, he extended his index finger and gently tapped it, hitting Su Changyu's glabella directly.

In an instant, countless images and knowledge surged madly into Su Changyu's mind.

These were the scenes and insights from Yin Shangren dissecting hundreds of Foundation Establishment corpses.

There was also something even more precious: the process of The Foundation Establishment Method of Self and the experience of its partial success.

…

Suddenly receiving such a massive amount of information, Su Changyu felt overwhelmed for a moment.

His temples throbbed incessantly, and his head seemed as if it would split open.

However, he knew in his heart that this fortuitous encounter was probably his only chance to change his fate in this life.

So he gritted his teeth and persevered.

After a while, he slumped exhausted in the chair, his entire body drenched in sweat.

Yin Shangren watched, shaking his head repeatedly.

After a moment, Su Changyu pulled himself together and bowed deeply to Yin Shangren.

"Thank you, Senior!"

"Hehe, no need to thank me."

Yin Shangren showed a mischievous smile: "Originally, you no longer had the intention of performing The Foundation Establishment Method of Self."

"Now that I've transmitted my experiences to your mind, it has made you consider taking a gamble."

"You must know that everyone is unique, and my situation may not necessarily apply to you."

"Perhaps, you might fail because of this and perish, your Dao extinguished."

"In that case, I'm the one who harmed you!"

Su Changyu said with a solemn expression, "However, life and death are fated, and wealth is in the heavens."

The smile on Yin Shangren's face disappeared: "That's quite the spirit."

He said impolitely, "Now that matters here are settled, scram!"

Su Changyu was slightly stunned, not expecting the other party to suddenly issue a dismissal.

However, since Yin Shangren had already said so, he couldn't insist on staying.

He bowed again, preparing to leave.

Before leaving, looking at the ground full of Yin Shangren's corpses, Su Changyu still couldn't help but ask, "Senior Yin, where exactly did these corpses come from?"

Yin Shangren scanned his surroundings, his eyes becoming somewhat dazed.

"Yes, where did these corpses come from?"

"Ah! I remember now!"

"It was a huge rain! Countless corpses fell from the sky like raindrops, and I took the Opportunity to collect some…"

Yin Shangren seemed somewhat possessed, muttering to himself.

Upon receiving the answer, a chill once again arose in Su Changyu's heart.

Daring not to stay on this strange island any longer, he hurried away.

Watching Su Changyu's retreating back, Yin Shangren slowly returned to normal.

He touched his chest, where something seemingly impossible to abandon was hidden.

…

After a long time, the extinguished flames reignited.

Completely engulfing Yinyin Island.