Lu Qingfeng had not utilized the technique before advancing to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
It was only after he had solidified his cultivation and greatly increased his power following the Foundation Establishment Thunder Tribulation that he came to Chi Yun Peak. Even then, deploying this method placed an enormous strain on him.
Despite only linking with the earth energy of Chi Yun Peak and 'flipping' its divinity, leaving the mountain itself unmoved and reducing the difficulty tenfold, it was still somewhat forced.
Having just sacrificed the Ju Mang Demon God to destruction, it would take more than a month to visualize and refine again, not to mention the backlash suffered by the flesh forged by the Yellow Robe True Skill. Even with the aid of Elixir Pills, it would take several months to recover.
After all, it was a Demon Dao Method.
However, while Lu Qingfeng suffered severe injuries, the circumstances on Chi Yun Peak were even more tragic.