Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 200 Catching a Turtle in a Jar, Qi Refining Battles Foundation Building, Heading to Guangling (10k)

"You wretched brat!" The third-tier dragon circled in the air, furious. "How dare you humiliate me like this! I wish I could devour you alive on the spot!"

"As my father would say, if you can take action, then take action. Don't talk nonsense. At least a third-tier dragon is buzzing around like a fly."

"you!"

"This is truly infuriating!"

The phantom of the third-tier dragon immediately disappeared into the Azure Cold Pool, leaving no trace.

"A dragon that has lived for thousands of years, and this is it?" Xu Mingxian shook his head speechlessly and said, "It doesn't look very smart. No wonder it was sealed here."

Half an hour later.

Zhou Qingfang and the other Zhou family cultivators stood beside Xu Mingwei.

This move clearly demonstrates the Zhou family's stance.

Feng Xiuyuan glanced at them, his gaze finally settling on Zhou Qingfang. He said coldly, "Brother Zhou, are you determined to oppose the Feng family?"

"Yuehu County is the territory of my Zhou family. Brother Feng came here to act arrogantly and even said that I am against the Feng family. If you leave with your men, my Zhou family will be magnanimous and tolerant."

Let bygones be bygones!

"Heh, so you're saying you'll let bygones be bygones? I'd like to see what the Zhou family can do to the Feng family."

Feng Xiuyuan's eyes turned cold, and with a flick of his sleeve, he said, "Everyone, attack the formation with all your might!"

"After breaking through the formation, I'll take care of the Zhou family's Foundation Establishment stage. As for the rest, kill them!"

"Yes, Ancestor (Senior)!"

Fifty or sixty elite disciples lined up outside the Xu family's protective formation, their robes fluttering as spiritual energy rose.

Among them, seven or eight out of ten were late-stage Qi Refining cultivators. When they made hand seals with their fingertips, the spiritual light around them dyed half the sky with alternating light and shadow.

First, a dozen or so late-stage Qi Refining cultivators formed hand seals, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to surge wildly, and more than ten spells broke through the air first.

Crimson flames, like meteors, crashed against the array wall, exploding into towering waves of fire upon impact. Azure lightning, like silver snakes, darted about, crackling with sharp, tearing sounds that ripped through the air.

Even more pale golden earth spikes rose from the ground, piercing the formation like bamboo shoots.

Following the spell, dozens of flying swords condensed into cold light, either pouring down like a rain of swords or slashing horizontally like blades of light, the dense sound of metal cutting through the air intertwining with the roar of the spell.

The light barrier of the yellow formation rippled violently at the point of impact, and the fluctuations became increasingly intense.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the great formation began to tremble violently.

This bombardment continued for fifteen minutes.

"Break it for me!"

The eldest elder of the Bai family, with his sword-finger gesture, controlled a dark-colored flying sword to pierce the wall of the Earth Defense Array.

The array wall suddenly burst open with spiderweb-like cracks.

The cracks spread at a speed visible to the naked eye.

But momentarily.

Then a loud "boom" was heard.

The entire misty blue light curtain shattered with a deafening roar!

Fragments of spiritual light drifted down like kites with broken strings.

The ground trembled, raising a cloud of dust half a foot high.

Before the light had faded and the aftershocks of the ground tremors continued to spread, a streak of crimson light suddenly broke through the air from the crowd outside the formation.

It turned out that Feng Xiuyuan had simply flicked his sleeve, and a crimson flying sword appeared in response.

The sword was enveloped in a solid, flame-like spiritual energy, which seemed to scorch and distort the air wherever it passed. Even the Qi Refining cultivators around were forced to retreat repeatedly by this Foundation Establishment pressure, their breath caught in their throats.

The crimson flying sword pointed directly at Xu Mingyuan inside the formation.

Upon seeing the flying sword approaching, Xu Mingyuan's pupils contracted sharply, but his expression did not change much. He was merely shocked by the power of a top-tier magic weapon in the hands of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“Fellow Daoist Feng, it is rather improper to attack a junior. Let me, Zhou, spar with you.”

A deep shout rang out from the left, and Zhou Qingfang moved like lightning, instantly appearing in front of Xu Mingyuan.

He formed a sword shape with his right hand, and a pale blue water curtain condensed at his fingertips. At the same time, he flicked his sleeve, and a cyan wooden sword flew out, turning into a beam of cyan light that crashed into the crimson flying sword.

"clang--"

The two flying swords collided with a deafening roar, their crimson and cyan sword energies surging forth with a dazzling display of spiritual light. The shockwave sent the weaker cultivators flying several feet away.

Then, the two took to the air and flew high into the sky to fight.

Zhou Qingfang soon took out another top-tier magic artifact, the Xuanmo Peak. With a single gesture, it instantly grew to three or four zhang in size and rushed towards Feng Xiuyuan.

"Don't think you're the only one with two top-tier magical artifacts!"

As he spoke, Feng Xiuyuan patted his storage bag, and a crystal blue flying sword flew out, its surface shrouded in mist.

"go with!"

The crystal-blue flying sword pierced straight into the Xuanmo Peak, which was three or four zhang high.

Boom~
The terrifying energy erupted once again.

The Crystal Blue Flying Sword unleashed its chilling aura, causing ice to condense on the surface of Xuanmo Peak. However, because Xuanmo Peak was incredibly thick and heavy, ordinary weapons simply could not withstand its impact.

Therefore, the Crystal Blue Flying Sword was knocked away.

"What an excellent magical artifact!" Feng Xiuyuan's eyes lit up.

In terms of value alone, this Xuanmo Peak magic weapon is even superior to the Crystal Blue Flying Sword.

Feng Xiuyuan immediately recalled the other crimson flying sword.

The crystal-blue flying sword in his left hand radiated a chilling aura, and as the blade swirled, tiny ice flowers condensed. The crimson flying sword in his right hand was wrapped in raging flames, and sparks fell as the blade trembled.

His eyes narrowed, and his magical power surged into his twin swords like a tidal wave.

Suddenly, the chilling aura on the crystal blue flying sword and the flames on the crimson flying sword separated from its body. The two opposing spiritual lights of ice and fire actually intertwined under its control.

The icicles spun around the flames, and the flames carried the icicles at breakneck speed, with red and white spiritual light intertwining to form a spiral pillar of light.

Zhou Qingfang's expression changed drastically, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest.

With his hands quickly forming hand seals, Xuanmo Peak flew in front of him, and then surged to seven or eight zhang in size again as it faced the wind.

Its power was fully displayed, exuding an aura as heavy as a mountain.

Zhou Qingfang thrust his palm forward, crashing fiercely into the red and white spiral beam of light.

At the moment when the two Foundation Establishment cultivators clashed.

The elite members of the Feng and Bai families used spells or flying swords to attack the Xu family members.

Although the Xu family cultivators were few in number, they were not to be outdone and all met the enemy head-on.

The flying swords collided with the magic shields, and the sounds of metal clanging, spells booming, and cultivators shouting rose and fell.

Dongxi was completely reduced to a chaotic battleground. Thousands of acres of rice fields were bombarded with magic, leaving them riddled with craters, and fragments of spiritual light rained down like rain.

The innate martial artists formed groups of six to defend against the attacks from the cultivators of the Bai and Feng families.

Grandmasters are paired up.

With their coordinated efforts, they managed to restrain a significant portion of the cultivators.

The late-stage Qi Refining cultivators from the Bai and Feng families attacked Xu Mingwei and others, as well as other cultivators.

Although the scene was chaotic, there was order within the chaos.

After a brief stalemate, no one from the Xu family perished; only some martial artists and cultivators were injured.

They are constantly pulling the battle lines inward, appearing to be forced back little by little.

Neither the Bai family nor the Feng family noticed anything amiss.

"almost."

Xu Mingyuan thought to himself, took out a sound transmission talisman, which transformed into a streak of fire and disappeared into the mountain in an instant.

A few moments.

A beam of light shot into the sky from each of the four directions of the cave.

They are respectively a blue pillar of light in the east, a cyan pillar of light in the west, a red pillar of light in the south, and a black pillar of light in the north.

The beam of light rose into the air, and a layer of light curtain quickly unfolded, connected, and finally closed completely.

The cultivators from both the Bai and Feng families were somewhat stunned by this turn of events.

what happened?

There's another great formation within the Xu family's protective formation?

Feng Xiuyuan also frowned, sensing that this formation was quite extraordinary.

Just now.

Several hundred meters behind the Xu family, another large formation rose up, emitting a faint blue light.

"No, I fell into a trap!"

Feng Xiuyuan's expression immediately changed drastically.

They were now completely trapped in the great formation, with nowhere to advance or retreat.

The cultivators from the Bai and Feng families also realized what was happening, and each of them showed a worried expression.

The chaotic attack came to an abrupt halt.

Xu Mingyuan smiled faintly, his voice echoing around, "Big brother, Ming Shu, De Zhao, Deling, and the elders of the Zhou family, this situation is settled, there is no need to hold back any longer."

"Hehe, second brother, I've been waiting for you to say that." Xu Mingshu's eyes gleamed with greed.
Xu Mingxuan sighed slightly, "It's a pity that I can't help the Xu family at such an important moment."

Xu Dezhao also said, "Everyone, there's no need to hold back!"

"Anyone who dares to offend the Xu family will die!"

Xu Mingwei transmitted his voice to Xu Deling and said, "Hold back a bit."

"Yes, Dad."

Xu Mingyuan also reminded Xu Mingshu, "Do not use beast-taming techniques; just use the Black Fiend Banner that your father gave you."

"Understood, Second Brother."

Xu Mingwei's dark robe fluttered in the wind.

He was holding a jet-black longbow in his hand, with four arrows gleaming with an eerie light lined up on the bow arm, their arrowheads gleaming with a faint spiritual light.

"Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—whoosh!"

Four sharp, piercing sounds suddenly erupted, like thunder tearing through the stagnant air.

As the arrow left the bowstring, it trailed a dark flame, like a black lightning bolt, and before the people could react, it took the lives of four Qi Refining Level 6 cultivators.

"Kill!" Xu Dezhao roared.

Xu Mingyuan was surrounded by eight small cyan flying knives, one large and one small, with his magic power flowing into them continuously. The exquisite magic weapon, the Azure Scale Mother and Child Flying Knife, finally revealed its power.

He held a long sword, surrounded by eight throwing knives, trailing long, blue tails as he headed towards the cultivators from the Bai and Feng families.

Holding the Black Fiend Flag, Xu Mingshu waved it, causing black clouds to roll and countless Fiend Winds to roar like beasts.

"go with!"

The Black Fiend Wind also swept through the cultivators of the Feng and Bai families.

Furthermore, when Xu Dezhao drew his Qingxiao Sword, its cold blue light shone brightly in the sky, revealing its formidable power.

Xu Deling then made a hand seal, and streaks of crimson spiritual light condensed into hundreds and thousands of feathers, a sight that was astonishing to behold.

"Four exquisite magic artifacts, and the rest are all high-grade magic artifacts for those in the late Qi Refining stage. The Xu family has a very deep foundation!"

The Zhou family elders were alarmed, but without much thought, they immediately launched their own attack.

They were all cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Each person also possesses a high-grade magical artifact.

However, even though the two were at the peak of Qi Refining, they only possessed high-grade magic weapons, unlike Xu Mingshu and the other Qi Refining seventh-level cultivators who all wielded exquisite magic weapons.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten cultivators from the Bai and Feng families perished.

high altitude.

Feng Xiuyuan's eyes widened in fury as he watched the Bai and Feng family cultivators fight back with almost no power.

"So this was all part of your scheme to lure us into a trap!"

"What a deep scheme! Was it orchestrated by that Xu Mingyuan?"

Zhou Qingfang looked at Feng Xiuyuan with a faint smile and said, "Brother Feng, is there anything else you want to say? I told you to leave long ago, but you didn't listen."

"That was just a ploy by you to provoke me!"

Feng Xiuyuan now fully understood that everything was part of the Xu family boy's plan.

One layer within another.

Even though the Ge family members were unexpectedly stupid, he had already made several plans before everyone arrived.

This cunning and strategy sent a chill down his spine, even though he was only a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“Brother Zhou, the Xu family is too terrifying. The Xu family is so cunning. In a remote clan territory, there are actually three layers of formations. The outermost first-grade high-level formation is just a cover.”

But I don't believe Brother Zhou can't tell that the two large formations that rose earlier are both second-tier formations.

Even for a Foundation Establishment family like ours, setting up a second-tier grand formation requires a considerable investment of resources.

Moreover, look at the leaders of the Xu family; they all possess high-quality magic artifacts, and some even have sets of high-quality magic artifacts. Even those at the late stage of Qi Refining, or even those at the seventh level of Qi Refining, possess high-grade magic artifacts.

With such a formidable Qi-cultivation family standing beside your Zhou family, aren't you afraid?"

Zhou Qingfang smiled faintly, "Who wouldn't be afraid? I don't know what will happen in the future, but at least while I'm alive, our two families will live in peace."

As for the future, the Xu family probably already looks down on our Zhou family.

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiuyuan frowned slightly. "Brother Zhou is so confident. Could it be that your two families have already formed an alliance? And not just any ordinary alliance?!"

Zhou Qingfang did not answer directly, "My Zhou family sees the potential of the Xu family better than you do. You may find those individuals frightening, but their fathers are the most unfathomable."

After all, they were all raised by him.

It's a pity he's not at the Xu family's place lately, otherwise Brother Feng might have been able to see him.

Feng Xiuyuan frowned.

Zhou Qingfang scanned the battlefield of Qi Refining cultivators with his divine sense, and it could be said that the overall situation was already decided.

Of course, he was also surprised that the Xu family possessed so many exquisite magical artifacts.

After all, the Zhou family only has five items now, one of which was traded to the Feng family of Yunshan County a few years ago.

He held the Green Wood Flying Sword in one hand and the Xuanmo Peak in the other, his gray robes fluttering in the air, his expression utterly calm.

"Originally, your Feng family and the Xu family should have no connection whatsoever, but unfortunately, because of the Qi Refining families in your camp, you have gotten involved in the Xu family's mess."

The Xu family keeps a low profile and doesn't want to cause trouble, but your Feng family has developed a desire to seize the Xu family's resources.

Brother Feng, things have come to this point entirely because of your own fault!

"You think you can take me down by yourself?"

Feng Xiuyuan's face had turned from gloomy to ashen, and the two top-tier flying swords with ice and flame attributes in his hands suddenly unleashed an astonishing pressure.

Crimson flames raged wildly, and wisps of cold mist swept through the air.

"Or are you adding those Qi Refining stages?"

"If they dare to interfere, I will make them pay a heavy price, even if it means my death!"

Zhou Qingfang smiled and said, "Brother Feng, do you still believe that the Xu family is a family of Qi cultivators?"

"What do you mean? Could it be that..."

"If someone from the Xu family reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, they can announce it widely and be recognized as a Foundation Establishment family. Why would my Feng family fight to the death with a Foundation Establishment family from another prefecture just because one of our Qi Refining families is under our command!"

"This is what makes the Xu family different. As I said before, the Xu family is very low-key and will never easily expose itself before it realizes that it has failed to establish itself as a Foundation Establishment family."

It's a pity that your Feng family's unexpected actions forced them to expose themselves; otherwise, even my Zhou family wouldn't have known.

"Who is the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Xu family? Is he the Xu family patriarch you mentioned earlier who wasn't here?"

"I, Zhou, also do not know." Zhou Qingfang said indifferently, "Having said so much, it's time to send Brother Feng on his way. Compared to your Feng family patriarch, you are far inferior!"

Say it.

The two clashed again.

The cultivators from both the Feng and Bai families were all killed.

Because of their final act of madness, more than a dozen of the Xu family's innate martial artists died.

More than a dozen cultivators were severely injured by the opponent's self-destruction at the late stage of Qi Refining.

This was only because they all possessed mid-grade defensive magic artifacts; if they had only low-grade defensive magic artifacts, several of them would probably already be dead.

The Bai family's eldest elder was in despair and even considered self-destruction to severely injure the core members of the Xu family.

Xu Mingxuan used all his magic power to unleash the Shadow Cone, sneaking up and piercing through his skull.

His current magical power is only enough for him to use it once.

Amid the chaos, he was the only one who sensed the danger and acted in time.

Otherwise, if a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining were to self-destruct, Xu Mingwei and the others might only be injured.

However, even if Xu Derui, Xu Deheng, Shen Qingyi, Zhang Wanqing, Wu Tao, and others do not die, they will be severely injured, and it is possible that their path to immortality will be cut off.

Xu Mingshu felt a wave of fear wash over her, and gave Xu Mingxuan, whose face was pale, a thumbs up, saying, "In good times, we look to our eldest brother; in bad times, we still have to look to our third brother."

Xu Mingxuan immediately took a high-grade Guiyuan Pill and then said, "That Bai family elder has completely lost his composure and only thinks about perishing together with my Xu family. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been confident in successfully launching a sneak attack."

Xu Dezhao said, "Everyone, hand over the items on the bodies of the cultivators from the Bai and Feng families. The Xu family will provide generous compensation to the families of those who die in this battle."

Those who slay enemy invaders and defend our Xu family will also be rewarded with cultivation resources.

"Thank you, Patriarch." The group bowed to Xu Dezhao.

Then, Xu Dezhao said to the Zhou family elders, "Elders, you may take the belongings of the people you killed."

"Thank you, Patriarch Xu." They clasped their hands in thanks and smiled.

No one ever thinks they have too few resources.

Xu Dezhao was making arrangements for the aftermath of the battle, while Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingyuan, and Xu Deling looked towards the high-altitude foundation-building battlefield.

"Big brother, should we go and help the Zhou family patriarch?" Xu Mingshu asked.

Xu Mingwei was eager to try, as his current magical power still allowed him to use his strongest killing move—the Four Symbols Strangulation.

Since its creation, it has never had a suitable opponent to test its true power.

Feng Qingyang was quite strong back then, but that forced him to unleash his "Three Stars Reflecting the Moon" technique.

Xu Mingyuan suddenly grinned and said to Xu Mingwei, "Brother, Xiaoyao is back. He just sent me a telepathic message, so our Xu family can retain the trump card of the Four Symbols Heavenly Gang Formation."

Seeing his eagerness to try, he added, "Brother, if you want to fight, then fight. We will support you. If all else fails, there's always Xiaoyao."

"Thank you!"

Xu Mingwei had also taken the Rejuvenation Pill before, and has now recovered somewhat.

He aimed the Ink Dragon Bow at Feng Xiuyuan, pouring his remaining magic power into it almost continuously, and the four arrows unleashed boundless killing intent.

Its sharpness was so great that each invisible gust of wind was like a small knife.

Everyone around was forced to retreat three or four zhang (approximately 10-12 meters).

"Is this Big Brother's strongest attack?" Xu Mingshu's beautiful eyes widened. "So all that before was just child's play!"

Xu Mingyuan's eyes lit up; this was the demeanor of his elder brother.

So what if he's a Foundation Establishment cultivator? Even if there's a whole realm between them, he dares to challenge them!

"Father, you are so strong-willed."

Xu Dezhao's eyes were full of admiration. Although they were both at the peak of Qi Refining, he had a superior magic weapon, but he could not unleash such a terrifying attack.

Xu Mingwei has gradually forged his own path. Such people are few and far between.

One in hundreds or thousands might not be able to achieve this.

Of course, the Azure Gang Sword Technique also contains powerful sword moves, but unfortunately, they are difficult to master. Xu Dezhao has only mastered one move so far.

The Zhou family members, all at the Qi Refining Perfection stage, were horrified when they saw Xu Mingwei trying to interfere in the battle between Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

Is this person crazy?

His attacks were terrifying!
They looked at each other, both feeling that if they tried to block it, they would die!

Xu Mingwei's murderous intent naturally attracted the attention of Feng Xiuyuan and Zhou Qingfang.

Its ever-increasing power made both of them feel a strong sense of threat.

"I truly envy the Xu family. They not only have individuals with unparalleled combat prowess, but also those with unparalleled intellect!"

"Hmph, even a Qi Refining stage cultivator dares to be so presumptuous."

Feng Xiuyuan snorted coldly. He and Zhou Qingfang were almost evenly matched, and it would be impossible to determine a winner in a short time.

At this moment, Xu Mingwei's arrow momentum was finally fully formed.

But then he shouted loudly.

"Senior Feng, do you dare to take one of my arrows!"

"Young man, don't be so arrogant!"

Feng Xiuyuan fully controlled the crimson flying sword, unleashing its power with towering flames. He not only wanted to deal with Xu Mingwei, but also wanted to wipe out everyone else.

"Fuck them all!"

"Everyone, retreat outside the formation!" Xu Dezhao immediately ordered.

The martial artists and cultivators of the Xu family, as well as the elders of the Zhou family, all followed suit.

Only Xu Mingwei was left with Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingshu, Xu Dezhao and Xu Deling.

Xu Mingxuan, being weak, also left the Four Symbols Heavenly Gang Formation with Zhang Wanqing.

Zhou Qingfang unleashed Xuanmo Peak to distract Feng Xiuyuan.

At this moment, Xu Mingwei's four arrows, released from the bow, suddenly erupted with the roars of the Azure Dragon, the howl of the White Tiger, the cry of the Vermilion Bird, and the roar of the Black Tortoise.

Its spiritual power transformed into the spirits of the Four Symbols.

Feng Xiuyuan's face showed disbelief, "It actually faintly contains the essence of an array?!"

With its terrifying offensive power, the "Four Spirits Strangulation" actually tore a crack in the sea of ​​fire, and the arrow was aimed directly at Feng Xiuyuan.

The four spirits roared and broke through the sea of ​​fire, and Feng Xiuyuan only controlled the crimson flying sword to slash fiercely at it.

However, he underestimated the art of archery.

The greatest strength of archery lies in its penetrating power and unparalleled impact.

At this moment, Feng Xiuyuan was restrained by Zhou Qingfang, and most of his divine sense was naturally used to control the Crystal Blue Flying Sword to resist Xuanmo Peak.

The moment the arrow transformed into four spirits collided with the crimson flying sword, an impact no less powerful than the fight between Feng Xiuyuan and Zhou Qingfang erupted.

Finally, a sword rang out.

The crimson flying sword was blasted away.

Of course, the four spirits also exhausted their energy and suddenly exploded, turning into a shock that swept in all directions.

"good chance!"

Zhou Qingfang seized the opportunity, manipulating the Green Wood Flying Sword with unparalleled fierceness, and slashed towards his head.

Whoever kills the Feng family member who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage will get the lion's share!

Zhou Qingfang naturally wouldn't hesitate to take the lead!
However, Feng Xiuyuan suddenly produced a fine defensive magic weapon from his sleeve. He hurriedly activated it and barely managed to block the green wood flying sword.

But its defenses won't last long.

He quickly tried to recall the crimson flying sword using his mind.

It's too late, but it's soon.

A five-colored light sword, several meters long, suddenly appeared at close range and pierced through his body with lightning speed.

Five-colored spiritual light erupted.

He exploded into a cloud of blood mist!
The speed was so fast and the event so sudden that Feng Xiuyuan didn't even have time to let out a scream.

Zhou Qingfang was also stunned on the spot.

Is this dead?

His gaze turned to the person who had suddenly appeared. It was a young man whose aura was extremely restrained, almost like an ordinary person.

However, his existence in the void undoubtedly indicates that he is a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

He was tall and slender like a solitary snow-covered pine tree, wearing a blue cloud crown. His face was like the moon reflected in a cold pool, and his skin was as smooth and lustrous as Kunlun jade. His eyebrows slanted upwards like unsheathed swords, and his eyes held a hidden starlight. His gaze seemed to hold the hidden thunder.

A green, wide-sleeved robe billowed in the strong wind, revealing a densely woven silver dragon and fish pattern on the inner lining as the sleeves fluttered.

He carried a three- or four-foot-long five-colored spirit box on his back. Five flying swords rang out and circled in the air before landing behind him in a fan shape, with their blades facing outwards.

The five flying swords were of five colors, representing the five elements, and emanating the spiritual power of the five elements.

Zhou Qingfang could tell at a glance that the quality of the swords was excellent, each one a top-quality piece among fine artifacts. The five flying swords were connected by a single thread, suggesting they were a set of magical artifacts.

"This person is a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Xu family? How can he be so young? He doesn't even seem to be thirty yet?"

Zhou Qingfang guessed that the other party might have the secret to maintaining a youthful appearance.

The young man took Feng Xiuyuan's two flying swords and storage bag, and flew to Xu Mingwei and the others.

Zhou Qingfang thought Xu Mingwei and the others were going to bow, but it was this Foundation Establishment cultivator who bowed to them one by one.

"Greetings to my father-in-law, elder brother-in-law, aunt, and head of the family."

This person was none other than Ren Xiaoyao, who had rushed back in haste.

Xu Mingyuan had Zhou Qingfang delay for half an hour so that he could wait for Ren Xiaoyao.

Then, Ren Xiaoyao greeted Xu Deling with a smile: "Sister Deling".

Xu Deling nodded with a smile.

Ren Xiaoyao handed the storage bag and flying sword to Xu Dezhao, saying, "These are for the family head to handle."

“I will handle them,” Xu Dezhao said.

"Xiaoyao, thank goodness you came back in time." Xu Mingxuan and the others also flew over on their swords.

At this moment, the two major formations gradually dissipated.

The old dragon in mid-air above the Azure Cold Pool curled its lip and said, "What a bunch of useless trash. They can't even force your Xu family to activate the power of the great formation. How boring."

After saying this, it darted back into the Azure Cold Pool and disappeared.

Xu Mingxian shook his head and flew away from Bihan Pool on his sword.

Xu Dezhao began to handle postwar matters.

Xu Mingyuan then said to Zhou Qingfang, "Speed ​​is of the essence in war. Senior Zhou, please send someone back to gather troops and make a trip to the Feng family in Guangling County."

My Xu family will set off immediately. Would you like to come along?

"nature."

Zhou Qingfang immediately sent one of the Qi Refining Masters to the Zhou family to fetch someone.

Xu Mingyuan also wanted to select someone from the Xu family to go to Guangling County.

People like Shen Qingyi and Zhang Wanqing don't need to go, and those below the sixth level of Qi Refining don't need to either.

Therefore, not many people from the Xu family went, at most a dozen or so, including Xu Derui and Xu Deheng.

Of course, the cultivation levels they displayed were Qi Refining Level 4 and Qi Refining Level 5, respectively.

Xu Dezhao will stay at the family headquarters to handle various affairs and will not be going for the time being.

Xu Mingxian was going because she might need to break the formation, and Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingshu, and Xu Mingxuan were also going.

Xu Mingxuan went there because of his talent for seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, and he was taking precautions.

If there is any danger, a warning can be given.

Xu Deling will stay by its side to ensure its safety.

The magic boats with less mana consumption went on their way, and Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, and the others sat cross-legged on the boats to recover their mana.

On the way, Zhou Qingfang suddenly asked, "Young friend Mingyuan, may I ask what this fellow Daoist's background is? I don't seem to have heard of such a person in the Xu family."

Xu Mingyuan smiled and said, "Senior, this is my son-in-law, named Ren Xiaoyao. He is a Foundation Establishment cultivator of my Xu family and also my disciple. He is exceptionally talented."

"He is only focused on cultivation, so he has no reputation in the Xu family."

"That's how it is."

Xu Mingyuan also said to Ren Xiaoyao, "Xiaoyao, this is the Zhou family patriarch, Senior Zhou Qingfang."

"Senior Zhou," Ren Xiaoyao said, cupping his fists in greeting.

"There's no need for formalities, senior. Since we are both Foundation Establishment cultivators, you can address me as fellow Daoist, or you can call me Brother Zhou."

“Fellow Daoist Zhou,” Ren Xiaoyao said.

Zhou Qingfang nodded slightly, then said to Xu Mingyuan, "Speaking of which, are we going to the Feng family with less than thirty people? Why don't we wait for the members of my Zhou family?"

"Does the senior think that the patriarch of the Feng family is confused?"

"What do you mean?" Zhou Qing asked, looking puzzled.

"I think that at this moment, the Feng family is probably rushing to leave Guangling County. If they go early, they should be able to get some resources. If they go late, they probably won't get much."

When many elders and elite disciples died, the disciples guarding the Life Lamp Pavilion reported the matter to Feng Wande, the head of the Feng family.

He immediately went to see the patriarch of the Feng family.

The patriarch of the Feng family had less than two years left to live and was preparing to pass away peacefully.

To his surprise, Feng Wand gave him a pleasant surprise.

Knowing that Feng Xiuyuan had taken them to Yuehu County, the Feng family patriarch was too lazy to reprimand them. He immediately went to the Life Lamp Pavilion and personally guarded Feng Xiuyuan's life lamp.

He also instructed Feng Wande to make preparations.

"Ancestor, what preparations are made?"

The patriarch of the Feng family said with exasperation, "Naturally, we should organize our resources and leave Guangling County."

"Isn't this unnecessary? Even with the Zhou family's Foundation Establishment members helping, it's impossible to capture Ancestor Xiuyuan just to deal with a newly established Qi Refining family, right?"

“All the disciples who went there are dead. What do you think is impossible?” The Feng family patriarch wished he could kill Feng Wande with a single blow.

Why didn't you tell me about your trip to Moon Lake County to cause trouble for other powerful families?

"Wande thought that Ancestor Xiuyuan and the others were just inquiring about a newly established Qi Refining family, and that there would be no problem, so he did not disturb you, Ancestor."

Feng Wande lowered his head, not daring to look at his face.

"How dare a mere Qi Refining family casually extend its reach to other prefectures? Unless they are truly audacious and have the confidence, and the Xu family established the Xu Family Trading Company, their ambition and methods are clearly not low."

Are you all brainless pigs?

How much worse can a Qi Refining family be than a Foundation Establishment family? They're still foolish enough to go to their clan's territory to inquire.
Do you think my Feng family is like the Cao family, the imperial family of the Great Wei Dynasty?

Just as he was loudly reprimanding them, a sudden gust of cold wind blew in.

puff~
Feng Xiuyuan's life lamp went out.

The patriarch of the Feng family closed his eyes helplessly, then opened them a moment later and said coldly, "Some people should gather the core members and elites of the family, while others should collect the medicinal herbs from the herb garden and gather the family treasures."

You must leave Guangling County in one hour.

Remember, whether it's the medicinal herb garden or family treasures, always keep 30%.

"Ancestor, where are we going? My Feng family has been operating here for hundreds of years, are we just going to give up like this?"

"Are you waiting for the Xu and Zhou families of Yuehu County to completely swallow up my Feng family?"

"Isn't this you, Ancestor?"

"I have less than two years left to live, how can I possibly win? To kill Xiu Yuan, they must have two Foundation Establishment cultivators. And even if we can hold off the cultivators from Yuehu County, what about the Wei family?"

When they learn that Xiuyuan is dead and only I am left, do you think they will just stand by and watch without wanting to take a bite?
If we move too slowly, my Feng family might face four Foundation Establishment cultivators and a large number of other cultivators. If that happens, my Feng family will probably be wiped out soon.

Feng Wande broke out in a cold sweat.

Only after hearing the explanation from the Feng family patriarch did they realize that the Feng family was truly facing a great calamity.

"Then why did you leave 30% behind, Ancestor?"

"That's called leaving room for maneuver!" said the patriarch of the Feng family. "With these resources, they won't keep chasing after our Feng family relentlessly."

Moreover, without meat, how will the Wei family and the people of Yuehu County fight like dogs?

"Wande understands now. Thirty percent of the resources is a lot, but it's only enough to feed one family!"

"Not too stupid."

"Then where are we going, Ancestor?"

"The Imperial City!" The patriarch of the Feng family said with a deep gaze, "Before I die, I will provide a safe haven for the Feng family. As for what comes after, it's up to your own fate."

The patriarch of the Feng family left with only the core members and elite disciples of the Feng family.

The rest of the Feng family disciples were all abandoned.

His decisiveness and ruthlessness are truly rare.

When they left Guangling County, almost the entire county noticed something was amiss, assuming that the Feng family cultivators were going to deal with some cultivation family, hence the large commotion.

When the Bai family patriarch learned that the Grand Elder and many other elders and elites of the Bai family had died outside, he was devastated and slumped into a chair, muttering, "My Bai family is finished."

After a long while, he finally realized, "Oh right, the Feng family,"

The head of the Bai family immediately went to the Feng family to investigate.

At this moment, several flying boats streaked across the sky and arrived at the Feng family's ancestral land.

"these people"

"Could it be the person who wiped out my Bai family and the Feng family? What happened to the Foundation Establishment expert from the Feng family? Could it be..."

The head of the Bai family couldn't understand it no matter what.

Dozens of elite disciples, more than a dozen late-stage Qi Refining elders, as well as elites and Foundation Establishment experts from the Feng family, were simply going to a newly established Qi Refining family.

How did things come to this?
Is that really a newly established family of Qi cultivators?
Even if they were to raid the territory of a Foundation Establishment family, surely everyone would be wiped out?

"Go to the Wei family. The Feng family is on the verge of collapse, and the Wei family is certainly unaware of it. If we use this information as intelligence, we might be able to join the Wei family's camp and have a chance to survive."

The head of the Bai family immediately retreated.

Zhou Qingfang scanned the Feng family's territory with his divine sense and found that many places were in a state of disarray.

He glanced at Xu Mingyuan and sighed inwardly at how meticulous the young man was.

“Young friend Mingyuan, you were right. There shouldn’t be many resources left here, and the clan protection formation should have been taken away as well.”

Furthermore, the Feng clan members who remained here were likely all abandoned.

Xu Mingyuan said calmly, "Senior Zhou, do you still remember our previous agreement? I want the Feng family's land, and as for the resources left behind, we'll divide them 30%."

My Xu family will take 10%, and your Zhou family will take 15%.

"One and a half percent? Then what about the remaining half percent?" Zhou Qingfang pondered for a moment before saying, "Are you planning to give it to the Wei family?"

"Since my Xu family is going to take over the Feng family's land, we should give them some face and leave room for the Wei family. Our two families are not afraid of the Wei family if we join forces, but fighting back and forth is really troublesome."

To quickly stabilize the situation in Guangling County, we must first stabilize the Wei family.

"A combination of deterrence and appeasement, young friend Mingyuan, you have indeed considered everything thoroughly."

"Then let's begin. First, expel all the members of the Feng family." Xu Mingyuan cupped his hands to Zhou Qingfang and said, "Please step forward, senior. My Xu family does not wish to make a big fuss for the time being."

Even if we want to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, we'll have to wait until my father returns before discussing it further.

"Fine, for your father's sake, I'll be the sucker this time."

Subsequently, Zhou Qingfang's foundation-building aura spread out, covering more than ten miles around, and the rumbling sound turned into thunder.

"Listen up, disciples of the Feng family! Your Feng family's Foundation Establishment cultivator, Feng Xiuyuan, led people to attack my Yuehu County, and has been wiped out by my Zhou family and the Xu family."

Your ancestor also left with his elite troops, leaving you all as mere pawns.

This land will belong to the Xu family of Yuehu County.

You have fifteen minutes to leave. Those who fail to leave by then, or who take anything they shouldn't, will be considered to have attacked the Xu clan's territory.

The sound echoed repeatedly in the air.

Many members of the Feng clan were stunned.

My Feng family, is it all over?!
"What a joke! The ancestor is just taking people away. When they return, they'll be in for a beating."

"Ancestor Feng Xiuyuan is dead? Impossible!"

"The one who spoke was a Foundation Establishment expert. Quickly go to the Life Lamp Pavilion and check!"

"The patriarch's life lamp, the Grand Elder's life lamp, and the life lamps of many elite disciples have all disappeared. The life lamp of Ancestor Xiuyuan has truly gone out!"

In an instant, the entire Feng family was in an uproar and completely in chaos.

The Feng family has a large population, and the elite troops and their families that the Feng family patriarch took away were less than one-tenth of the total. Even if Xu Mingyuan and his men brought them, they could wipe them all out.

But it's too troublesome.

It would be better to let them escape.

In Guangling County, there were naturally powerful families and independent cultivators who harbored hatred towards the Feng family and took advantage of their misfortune.

Zhou Qingfang and Ren Xiaoyao used their divine senses to scan and monitor everything.

I saw many martial artists fighting over silver taels, guards rebelling against the Heavenly Gang to rob the Feng family of their property, and couples abandoning each other when disaster struck.

Zhou Qingfang sighed inwardly, "No matter how prosperous a family is, if the pillar at the top falls, even if the family has many descendants, it will scatter like monkeys when the tree falls."

"I wonder if my Zhou family will be like this one day?"

Xu Mingyuan smiled faintly and said, "Senior, there is no need to worry about the future. Just do your best in the present. Moreover, your Zhou family is prudent in its actions and does not provoke external enemies."

It can certainly be passed down from generation to generation.

"Passed down through generations? I think your Xu family has a better chance." Zhou Qingfang smiled slightly and looked at Xu Mingyuan.

Many prominent families in Guangling County took notice of the Feng family's situation and sent people to investigate.

"Is the Feng family about to fall? Why are all the clansmen running away?"

"Yes, this is so sudden."

"Who are these people?"

Some people wanted to get a closer look, and Xu Mingyuan said, "Today, the Feng family brought about their own destruction by attacking my Yuehu County without cause."
This place has already been occupied by the Zhou and Xu families of Yuehu County. If any of you fellow Daoists approach any closer, you will become enemies of our two families.

Don't blame us for being ruthless!
When the mountain gates reopen, we will naturally invite all fellow Daoists to come.

Some hesitated whether to leave, but Ren Xiaoyao's Foundation Establishment aura suddenly spread out, making their shoulders feel heavy.

Then they all left without looking back.

He then quickly reported the matter to his family.

Many Qi-cultivation families had previously allied themselves with the Feng family, but now that the Feng family has been destroyed, they are somewhat uneasy and unsure of what to do next.

Should they side with the newcomers, or submit to the Wei family?

soon.

Suddenly, dozens of cultivators arrived on swords, led by two Foundation Establishment cultivators who could fly through the air.

One had gray hair, and the other looked middle-aged.

It was none other than the Wei family patriarch and Wei Changkong!

(End of this chapter)