The Shenmu Sect split from the Five Elements Sect less than a century ago, and the number of times they have refined Foundation Establishment Pills from demonic beasts is limited.

Among those who have succeeded, only Chen Mobai and Yu Lian have the experience.

Everyone, including Yu Lian himself, acknowledges that their success in Foundation Establishment is entirely due to Senior Brother Chen's guidance.

Because of this, Mu Yuan and Li Yixian, who have not yet taken their Foundation Establishment Pills but dare not delay for fear of failure affecting the sect's grand competition three years later when the Jade Marrow Golden Ganoderma matures, sought out their mentors to pull some strings upon hearing that Chen Mobai had emerged from seclusion.