Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 359 The fallen genius

In the Kingdom of Nan Jing, undercurrents were swirling, and the atmosphere grew heavier with each passing day.

Inside the palace, a scorching aura soared into the sky. After accumulating energy for a period of time and making ample preparations, Chen Jinglang finally began his attempt to break through to the Dao Foundation stage, and various extraordinary phenomena appeared in an instant.

Time passed, and after an unknown amount of time, a powerful aura burst forth from Chen Jinglang's secluded chamber, scorching and violent, like a volcano.

"Haha, I did it! I did it!"

"It really is a mid-grade Dao Foundation. It was worth the long wait."

A surge of power coursed through his body, and Chen Jinglang's face was full of smiles.

As the third prince, he held a noble position and had considerable support behind him. In the past, he had opportunities to acquire spiritual treasures and break through to the Dao Foundation stage, but he chose to endure them because he knew that if he did so, even if he succeeded in breaking through, he would at most condense a low-grade Dao Foundation.

Only by obtaining the fire from Lingzhen Mountain and using it to refine his Dao foundation can he possibly achieve the intermediate grade.

"After today, I will be the Crown Prince of Nan Jing Kingdom. After the Ancestor passes away, I will be the new Emperor, and I will lead the Chen family to a higher level."

Excited, Chen Jinglang couldn't wait to show off his prowess in front of others. Having condensed a mid-grade Dao Foundation, with the resources of the Chen family, it was only a matter of time before he advanced to the late stage of the Dao Foundation, and there was a certain possibility that he would be able to break through to the Purple Mansion in the future.

If it really works out, the entire Chen family's status will rise significantly because of him.

Just as Chen Jinglang stepped out of the secret room, he suddenly discovered that someone was already waiting there.

"Ancestor?"

Upon seeing the person's appearance, Chen Jinglang was startled.

When Chen Yongzu met Chen Jinglang's gaze, a bright smile appeared on his face, but because he looked so old, it was somewhat frightening.

"Not bad, not bad at all. It wasn't in vain that I used all my methods to specially cultivate two mountain fires of extremely high quality..."

Looking Chen Jinglang up and down, Chen Yongzu became more and more satisfied.

Originally, the Mountain Fire Secret Realm could have held on for a while, but in order to ignite the mountain fire as soon as possible, he used a secret technique, which further accelerated the collapse of the secret realm.

Feeling Chen Yongzu's gaze, which seemed to be appraising goods, Chen Jinglang suddenly felt a chill.

"What exactly does the Ancestor want to do..."

Realizing something was wrong, Chen Jinglang became wary. But at that moment, crimson chains appeared from the void, and an irresistible pressure descended, rendering him unable to move for a moment.

"Is this a Purple Mansion Treasure?"

With chains around his body, Chen Jinglang's expression changed drastically.

As a member of the Chen family, he knew that his family had received a Purple Mansion level inheritance, but this was the first time he had ever seen a Purple Mansion treasure, and he never expected that this treasure would be used on him.

With a sob in his eyes and a face full of confusion, Chen Jinglang wanted to ask Chen Yongzu why he did this, but unfortunately, he was speechless at this moment.

Looking at Chen Jinglang like this, Chen Yongzu shook his head.

"There's no need to struggle anymore. As a descendant of the Chen family, you should contribute to the glory of the Chen family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yongzu tightened the Three Tribulations Subduing Fire Chains. This Purple Mansion Treasure was left behind by the former Nine Flames Venerable, and it was extremely good at binding and had the wonder of subduing fire.

In the next instant, Chen Yongzu, wielding the Three Calamities Subduing Fire Chains, vanished with the defenseless Chen Jinglang in tow.

With Chen Jinglang having condensed a mid-grade Dao Foundation, his Four Symbols were now truly complete, and the moment of transformation was approaching. Shortly after Chen Yongzu left, Chen Yonghou and Chen Yongling appeared outside the secret chamber. At this moment, there was a line of words left outside the secret chamber, which read: Jinglang has just broken through and needs time to stabilize his realm. Do not disturb him.

Looking at this line of text and sensing the undisguised aura emanating from it, both Chen Yonghou and Chen Yongling felt a chill run down their spines.

"My elder brother came by. What exactly does he want...?"

Through telepathic communication, Chen Yongling connected with Chen Yonghou.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yonghou couldn't help but sigh. As an elder of the Chen family, he had sensed something was amiss long ago, but he wasn't sure until the news came out, at which point he was suddenly struck by the news.

"Jing Lang has most likely been taken away by my elder brother, but you don't need to worry too much. He probably won't make a move against us."

The words were fleeting, and Chen Yonghou's heart was filled with complex emotions.

Upon receiving this answer, Chen Yongling's emotions surged, and for a moment he found it difficult to control his aura.

"Why do you think our eldest brother won't attack us? He's already..."

Overwhelmed with emotion, Chen Yongling was filled with fear and trepidation.

Upon hearing this, and seeing Chen Yongling like this, Chen Yonghou reached out and pressed down on her shoulder.

"Because we're not talented enough, my elder brother only wants a mid-grade Dao Foundation, at least given the choice..."

With a sharp gaze, Chen Yonghou gave his answer.

Hearing this and meeting that gaze, Chen Yongling was taken aback. She hadn't expected Chen Yonghou to give such an answer.

"Genius? Chen Gangyu from the Chen family, Qiao Fei from the Qiao family, they are both geniuses..."

After calming down, Chen Yongling immediately thought of two geniuses who were famous in the Southern Jing Kingdom and were highly regarded by the world, but ultimately died young. Both of them had condensed a mid-grade Dao Foundation, but one cultivated the Earth Form and the other cultivated the Wind Form.

Chen Gangyu, in particular, rose to fame at a young age, overshadowing his peers and being regarded by everyone as the new pillar of the Chen family, destined to replace Chen Yongzu as the new pillar of the Chen family. His unexpected fall was something no one expected, and it was from that moment that the Chen family truly began its decline.

Looking at Chen Yongling, who seemed somewhat lost in thought, Chen Yonghou also felt a mix of emotions.

The cultivation method he practiced was the same as Chen Gangyu's. If it weren't for the emergence of Chen Gangyu, a more outstanding junior, his fate would have been uncertain. Perhaps a large part of his achievements today are due to his lack of genius.

"Then what do we do next?"

Taking a deep breath and regaining her composure, Chen Yongling turned her gaze to Chen Yonghou once again.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yonghou suppressed his distracting thoughts.

"Take things one step at a time and don't let outsiders disturb your elder brother's cultivation. If you can really achieve the Purple Mansion realm, then the sacrifices you made in the past will be worthwhile in some ways, and you and I will also benefit from them."

"On the contrary, if the eldest brother fails, then we will be in big trouble. After all, we all share the surname Chen and are one entity."

With his body as firm as a mountain, Chen Yonghou did not allow his emotions to interfere with his judgment.

The Chen family is in a precarious situation. If they act impulsively and unite against Chen Yongzu, they will be beset by internal and external troubles and could be doomed.

Hearing this, and seeing Chen Yonghou like this, Chen Yongling fell silent and remained speechless for a long time.

(End of this chapter)