Yulan felt that the time had come to take the next step on her path as a cultivator. Her heart was pounding with intense excitement, mixed with the respect and caution that the challenge deserved: she was about to attempt to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. This was a decisive point for any cultivator, as a solid foundation in Foundation Establishment could guarantee a glorious future, while a mistake or weakness at this stage could jeopardize her entire path.

After her morning meditations and physical training, Yulan retired to her magical garden. She knew that she needed complete peace and concentration for her breakthrough attempt. In the heart of the garden, before the alchemy furnace and surrounded by the comforting aura of its green flames, she sat cross-legged and began to channel her Qi with precision and steadfastness.

Concentrating on her breathing, Yulan felt the energy flow from her core and gradually expand, like an invisible tide filling her body. Silently, she absorbed the energy of the green flames, which, as they intertwined with her Qi, intensified its strength and purity. The process was delicate and strenuous; every particle of energy that entered her dantian had to be carefully integrated, for any carelessness could mean a disastrous imbalance.

As the energy surged within her body, Yulan began to feel the internal pressure building—it was as if she was trying to contain a storm within herself. The Foundation Establishment Realm required her to create a stable and powerful core, something that would solidify her spiritual and physical strength. This core was the foundation of a true cultivator’s power, and so the slightest flaw in the formation could erode her foundation over time.

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But Yulan was determined. She took a deep breath, closing her eyes and visualizing her inner core, which was pulsing like a green flame. With precision and control that was impressive for someone her age, Yulan began to compress this flame, condensing it until it became a firm, dense point. However, the pain and fatigue that invaded her body seemed to want to test her, as if the universe itself was asking her if she truly deserved to advance.

The memory of the hardships she had faced and the vision of a more powerful future guided Yulan as she persisted, deeper and deeper into her own essence. She knew that many disciples were trapped in this realm, unable to withstand the pressure required to establish their foothold. But Yulan, with her rare spiritual flame and relentless determination, felt the moment of breakthrough approaching.

Suddenly, a burst of energy surged through her body, and a bright green light radiated from her magical garden, dissipating around her. The pressure eased, and the energy stabilized, filling Yulan with a sense of power and clarity she had never experienced before. She had successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, her inner core now glowing with a newfound steadiness, solid as a mountain and hot as a living flame.

Feeling the wave of ecstasy and strength flow through her body, Yulan opened her eyes and took a deep breath, understanding that she had stepped onto a truly powerful path. Now, with a solid foundation, she was more prepared than ever to face challenges and explore new levels of cultivation, with the Heavenly Flame Sect as her stronghold and her green flame as her eternal guide.