In the small SiHeYuan courtyard. Luo Chen sat at his desk, retrieving a dark-colored wooden token from his brow. His expression was grave, with a hint of hesitation. In the end, he slowly shook his head.0

"This path to Foundation Establishment… unless absolutely necessary, it must not be taken!"1

This wooden token was part of Gao Tingyuan’s legacy. However, its true origin traced back over two hundred years to the cave estate of the devil cultivator, Gu Yue.0

It contained an incomplete technique known as the Soul-Refining True Art.0

Yes, it was incomplete. It only recorded up to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment and everything beyond was missing.1

Even the earlier sections were riddled with contradictions and inconsistencies. Perhaps the key to resolving these contradictions lay in the missing portion.0

Luo Chen was not particularly interested in the technique itself—what caught his attention was the Soul Path Foundation Establishment method described within.0

Nine hundred and ninety-nine souls fused into oneself—Foundation Establishment achieved!0

Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine souls—Golden Core...0