Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 236 Making a Deal with the Ancient Locust Tree King (Seeking Votes at the End of the Month!)

Wei Dao went to Guangling County.

Based on Xu Chuan's handwritten letter, I was solemnly invited to enter, and then went to the Alchemy Pavilion.

There I met an unexpected old acquaintance.

"The Cloud Peak Venerable, it's actually you?!" Wei Dao looked at the Cloud Peak True Man in surprise.

Master Yunding was equally surprised and smiled, "I was wondering who could bring the Grand Elder's letter into the Alchemy Pavilion and become the Vice Pavilion Master."

So it was you, my friend Weidao.

Your alchemy skills are indeed flawless.

"Cloud Peak Elder, no, I should now address you as Cloud Peak Pavilion Master, you are clearly nearing the end of your lifespan, could it be that you..."

Wei Dao probed Yun Ding's cultivation level and could only tell that he had reached the peak of Qi Refining.

"You know my situation, so there's no need to hide it from you. I am an elder of the Guangling branch of the Xu family, in charge of alchemy matters here."

With the help of the Grand Elder, I entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

Wei Dao's eyes lit up, and he immediately clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Congratulations! I heard that you left and I hadn't heard from you for a long time. I thought you had already perished."

This truly is a case of things turning from bad to good.

"It is my good fortune to be able to associate with the Grand Elder," said Master Yunding. "And your arrival now is a great help to me."

"By the way, the Grand Elder said that my master, Yun Zhongzi, left behind a legacy of alchemy. Do you have a copy of it?"

"Haha, that's right. The Grand Elder has no secrets. In the Xu family, as long as one's alchemy skills reach the level of a master, one can make a copy for borrowing and research."

Master Yunding sighed, "Chief Yunzhongzi is selfless; this inheritance has truly helped me improve my alchemy skills considerably."

As he spoke, he took out a copy from his storage bag and handed it to Wei Dao. "Come on, I'll settle you in first. You can study it for a few days before you start refining pills."

From then on, Wei Dao was considered to have joined the Alchemy Pavilion.

Even after six months, he still hadn't mentioned leaving.

Although the Xu family has trained many alchemists, becoming a master alchemist is not an easy task.

Currently, only a handful of people, such as Zhou Zongdan, have the potential to reach the level of a master alchemist.

The one who came closest was Zhou Zongdan. It is estimated that with another two or three years of accumulation, he will be able to steadily refine high-grade pills.

Several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

A forest between the Great Wei and the Great Liang.

A few days ago, an earthquake occurred in this area, so the Great Wei sent a small team to investigate.

They entered the forest for three days, where the trees were tall and the grass was lush, but they did not find anything else of note.

"what!"

Suddenly, a cry of alarm was heard from the team ahead.

"What's wrong."

The captain led his men to investigate and found that several soldiers had fallen into an underground pit in the western ravine.

"Captain Wu, this must be caused by the earthquake earlier, right?" a middle-aged soldier asked.

"Perhaps, Lao Qian, go and call the rest of them over as well." Captain Wu nodded slightly and said to the middle-aged soldier.

"Okay." Old Qian left immediately.

Then, Captain Wu shouted towards the pit, "Is everyone alright?"

“It’s alright, Captain Wu. This is a huge cave, and there are some exposed glowing stones on the walls.”

"Could it be an underground mineral vein?!"

Captain Wu's face lit up with joy. If it was a spirit mine, then they would have done a great service.

"I'll go down and take a look."

He immediately jumped into the pit.

When he discovered the various colored crystals embedded in the rock wall, his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Spiritual energy. This is... a spirit stone!"

"There's actually a spirit stone mine underground here!"

He was shocked, but he also knew that this matter was of great importance, so he said, "Since there's nothing wrong, let's all go up first."

"I will write to report this matter, and once a celestial master comes to confirm what kind of mineral vein it is, we will all receive a large reward."

The others all smiled.

Captain Wu had his men cover the pit with grass and trees, and then led them back to the army camp.

But he was unaware that someone had secretly brought out a stone.

As dusk settled.

The soldier who had previously stolen the spirit stones made an excuse to go to the woods outside the camp and sent a message by carrier pigeon.

Watching the white doves fly away, a smug look appeared on his face. "Did they really think I was some ignorant country bumpkin?"

"A spirit stone vein! That's a spirit stone vein that could ignite a war between immortal masters!"

Both the Great Wei and the Great Liang took the information very seriously and reported it up the chain of command.

Two days later, Foundation Establishment cultivators brought a number of Qi Refining cultivators to the forest.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator swept the area with his divine sense and immediately burst into laughter, "It really is a spirit stone vein, and at least a small one."

"Guard this place well, and strictly prohibit anyone from approaching!" the Foundation Establishment cultivator ordered.

The other Qi Refining stage cultivators all cupped their hands and said, "Yes, Your Excellency."

They were all members of the Cao family.

"Your Great Wei has discovered something good, are you planning to keep it all for yourselves?"

Suddenly.

More than a dozen streaks of light flew over, led by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"How did you get here? Could it be..."

Cao Shi's face turned ashen as he began to study the foundations of the Wei army. He naturally guessed that there were spies from Liang in the Wei army, and that they had passed the information to Liang.

"Are all the soldiers in this army incompetent? They can't even detect a spies hiding!"

After cursing inwardly, the Foundation Establishment Elder of the Cao Clan coldly swept his gaze over the cultivators of the Great Liang Dynasty, saying, "This place was discovered by our Great Wei."

"Since it's not within your Great Wei territory, naturally everyone can fight over it."

"court death!"

A major battle immediately broke out between the two sides.

However, after the fight, both sides suffered casualties.

Da Liang Zhuji led the remaining people to retreat, since there were still Wei troops stationed nearby.

They couldn't stop the Cao family from building the foundation and making offerings.

He left the troops to guard the city while he returned to the capital and reported the matter to the emperor.

Cao immediately mobilized a large army to garrison the area and spread the news throughout the prefectures, ordering the established families in each prefecture to send people to compete for the mineral veins.

The struggle for spirit stone veins has always been fierce.

If the Cao family only sends their own clansmen, they will likely suffer heavy casualties.

To motivate everyone, the Cao family promised that whoever seized the spirit stone mine from Daliang would receive 30% of the spirit stones, while the remaining 40% would be divided equally among the families.

The remaining 30% naturally belonged to the Cao family.

The Cao family was the first to discover the discovery and was also the nominal ruler of the Great Wei. As for receiving 30%, the other aristocratic families had nothing to say.

On the Liang side, a large number of troops and cultivators from various sects were also mobilized.

Soon.

The Cao family then issued the message through the decree of the Celestial Official.

The Celestial Official's Decree is a special magical artifact. The Cao family has a mother artifact that can distribute messages in a unified manner, but it cannot transmit messages.

If a message can be transmitted even across thousands of miles, only a high-level communication talisman can achieve this.

Such items are usually only possessed by Golden Core cultivators, or bestowed by powerful sects.

The Moon Mausoleum Alliance convened a meeting of elders to discuss this matter.

"Elder Mingxuan, what is your Xu family's opinion on this matter?" An elder from another aristocratic family looked at Xu Mingxuan and asked.

In the struggle for spirit stone veins, Qi-cultivation families are basically not qualified to participate.

Moreover, this also involves a war with the Great Liang.

If the Xu family doesn't take the lead, even if they unite, they will only be easy prey for the other Foundation Establishment families to bully.

Xu Mingxuan glanced at the others and smiled faintly, "Spirit stones are good things, and naturally the more the better, but what the 'Moon Mausoleum Alliance' needs now is stable development and to slowly accumulate strength."

Do you really want to squander all the hard-earned resources and talent you've cultivated over the past few years on a mere few spirit stones?
Many powerful families from both the Great Wei and Great Liang will participate. Even if my "Moon Mausoleum Alliance" manages to seize it, how much will each of you get when divided among your families?
Therefore, this elder's intention is that the "Moon Ridge Alliance" should not contest it.

The elders of the "Moon Ridge Alliance" discussed the matter at length, but they also felt that Xu Mingxuan's words made sense.

The others are fighting on behalf of their families, but they are an alliance, and even if they manage to seize a portion, it must be shared equally among the various powerful families.

The council of elders passed a resolution, and ultimately the number of those who did not contest the dispute exceeded the number of those who did.

Therefore, the "Moon Mausoleum Alliance" does not intend to participate.

"Of course, whether my Xu family will compete or not depends on the final decision of my family's eldest elder."

Everyone was silent.

The Xu family is now in no way inferior to any first-class family, and naturally has the confidence to compete.

Moon Lake County, Dongxi.

Xu Chuan summoned the family head and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Xu clan to discuss this matter.

"What are your thoughts on the dispute over the spirit stone vein?" Xu Chuan scanned the crowd.

Xu Dezhao said, "I've heard that this spirit stone vein is at least a small one. Small spirit stone veins usually have reserves of hundreds of thousands of spirit stones."

If it's a medium-sized enterprise, it would cost at least two or three million.

Spirit stones are an essential resource for cultivation; the more the better.

"I don't think it's necessary," Xu Mingshu said with a slight smile.

"Aunt, what do you mean by that?"

Xu Mingshu said, "Instead of competing with so many powerful families, why don't we dig it up ourselves secretly?"

"Stealth digging?" Xu Mingyuan raised an eyebrow. "Fourth Sister, isn't that a bit unrealistic?"

"Actually, I came back this time to bring good news to the family, but I didn't expect to run into the dispute over the spirit stone mine."

In the "Forest of Qinghai", I also discovered a spirit stone vein. After Uncle Mo Yue investigated it, he said it was a small vein.

Furthermore, the mine is located in Uncle Mo Yue's territory, so our Xu family can mine it with peace of mind.”

Everyone's eyes lit up, but Xu Chuan remained calm and composed, clearly having known all along.

Xu Mingwei smiled wryly and said, "It seems that Father has already made up his mind."

“A family isn’t a one-man show; there always has to be some discussion. So what do you all think?” Xu Chuan’s lips curled up slightly.

The others naturally agreed to mine the spirit stone veins of "Qinghai Forest".

These few years.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators have gone to the "Forest of Qinghai" for training.

One-third of that territory already belonged to the Xu family, and with Mo Yue watching over it, at least no one would die.

Xu Mingshu spent a lot of time there training her spirit pets.

Xu Bai is definitely the one who benefits the most.

Now he is a late-stage second-tier spirit beast, and has swallowed a demon spirit pill made by a peak second-tier gold-type demon beast. He is now in seclusion refining it in the place with the most abundant spiritual energy in the Yunjin Mountains.

The Yunjin Mountains are filled with the aura of sharp metal, making them the best place for metal-type spirit beasts like him to cultivate.

Following Mo Yue's advice, Xu Bai continuously suppressed himself to tap into the potential of his bloodline.

He was considered one of the lucky ones in the Xu family; a third-tier opportunity awaited him.

Xu Ying is currently a mid-stage peak second-tier spirit beast, and he often fights with the monsters here. It is believed that he will soon reach the late stage of the second tier without much problem.

Even if injured, Xu Mingshu's pills can quickly heal the wounds.

In addition, the black-scaled snake with a trace of dragon bloodline that was exchanged from the Zhao family also became Xu Mingshu's spirit beast.

And it has now reached the early stage of the second tier of spirit beasts.

He took the Demon Spirit Pill and underwent a transformation, and then used some fresh blood from the Moyue to cleanse his bloodline.

The dragon bloodline began to awaken, and after reaching the second stage, the body part had the characteristics of a dragon, and it was named Xu Hei.

Like Mo Yue, he also possesses the bloodline of a water-type dragon.

It is still in a period of rapid growth. Once the effects of the Demon Spirit Pill are fully absorbed, there is a very high chance that it will reach the mid-stage of the second tier within two or three years.

The original spirit silkworms have also multiplied in large numbers.

The earliest and strongest ones, under careful training, have all advanced to the second tier.

Both the Tiger Clan and the Eagle Clan have added several members, who are born as demonic beasts.

"By the way, Father, Uncle Moyue said he's run out of pills and asked you to send some more over."

"Okay, then you can bring it with you next time."

"Also, he wants to win over the Tree King of the 'Qinghai Forest,' but the lure of elixirs doesn't seem to have much effect on him. I'd like you to think of a way."

He said the Tree King's territory might contain more rare and precious resources than his and the Fox King's combined territories.

"I see."

After discussing which people would go to the "Qinghai Forest" to dig for spirit stones, everyone dispersed.

That place would naturally be the best place to establish a foundation.

Qi cultivation is ultimately inconvenient, and if you encounter other Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, you can't really say you're here for training.

This will only arouse suspicion.

Seven or eight days later.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators from all sides gathered near the spirit stone mine on the border of the Great Wei Dynasty, and the two sides were locked in a fierce battle, neither willing to give way.

at the same time.

Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingshu, Xu Dezhao, Xu Deheng, and Xu Mingqing arrived at the location Xu Mingshu had mentioned.

Here, a dragon over ten feet long is coiled up and taking a rest.

It was Moyue.

With his aura emanating outwards, there were no demonic beasts within a radius of several miles.

"Supreme Elder," they said, bowing to Mo Yue.

"Since you're here, hurry up and start digging. The sooner we finish, the more at ease we'll be."

"clear."

Xu Mingshu also released Xu Hei and Xu Bai to join the mining team.

"Oh right, these are the pills my father asked me to bring: twelve Qi-Harmony Pills, in all three grades: superior, middle, and inferior."

Xu Mingshu patted her storage bag, and a porcelain bottle flew out and floated in front of Mo Yue.

"Four of each? That works too, so I can get some more rare and precious herbs from her."

Immediately afterward, Mo Yue stared at Xu Mingshu and asked, "What did your father say about the Tree King?"

Xu Mingshu then took out a blue porcelain bottle, which seemed to contain some liquid. "Father said we could give this to the Tree King to see."

If he is interested, explain that this is a rare and precious elixir, crafted using a special secret method, blending the vitality of herbs and the spiritual essence of living beings.

Mo Yue gave him a knowing look and grinned, "So you have to pay extra, right?"

"I know this trick well!"

Mo Yue carefully put away the blue porcelain bottle, then waved his hand and said, "You should hurry down and dig too."

"You kick people out after you've used them, Uncle Mo Yue, you're so heartless."

“You learned this from your father; if you have any complaints, go tell him.”

Xu Mingshu's lips twitched slightly as she led Xu Bai and the others down into the mine.

It must be said that Xu Bai was a skilled miner, his skill was equivalent to that of three or four people working together. Six Foundation Establishment cultivators and two second-tier demonic beasts mined out this small spirit stone vein in just over half a month, obtaining a total of more than 600,000 spirit stones.

They did not linger; they used magic to bury the mine and then left "Qinghai Forest".

Mo Yue also returned to Mirror Lake.

"Little White Fox, I've brought more pills. I've almost emptied my servant's coffers."

The voice just fell.

On the shore beside Mirror Lake, a white figure arrived, carrying a fragrant breeze.

It was a three-tailed white fox.

"Thank you very much, Brother Mo Yue."

The white fox spoke softly, her voice soothing it could melt a person's bones.

"We have to exchange them for spirit herbs. We've already refined most of what we collected before."

The white fox's eyes revealed resentment. "Brother Mo Yue, you're really shrewd. In a few decades, you'll have harvested all the spiritual herbs growing here."

"Don't be ungrateful after getting the benefits." Mo Yue said, "Little White Fox, you've grown quite a bit these past few years. If we divide it into nine levels of Golden Core in humans, you've already reached the fifth level."

When we first met, you only had the aura of the late fourth level.

"I think it's not impossible for you to catch up with the Tree King in a few decades. If you are lucky enough to break through to the late stage of the third rank in a hundred years, you will probably be recalled to the Holy Mountain for a position."

The three-tailed white fox smiled and said, "Brother Mo Yue, you have quite the imagination. Unless you can produce a third-tier pill for a human cultivator."

"It's not impossible, but you have to turn a blind eye."

The three-tailed white fox naturally knew what Mo Yue was talking about.

“I can agree to this, but we must win over the Tree King. If he reports to the Holy Mountain, we will both be punished.”

"Well, I got a good thing today, which might be able to move that stubborn old blockhead."

"Don't ask that. If you want these pills, bring me the spiritual herbs."

The three-tailed white fox obediently agreed to the transaction.

At least these past few years, the pills have had an effect on her; otherwise, she would only be close to the peak of the fourth level now, not reaching the level comparable to the fifth level of the Golden Core.

But it's hard to say what will happen in the future.

The effects of second-tier pills on it become increasingly weaker.

After completing the transaction with the three-tailed white fox, Mo Yue headed to the Tree King's lair.

"Tree King, I've brought you something good."

The Tree King is a huge ancient locust tree with a trunk as rough as old dragon scales and a thick root system that extends deep into the ground for an unknown number of kilometers.

The three-tailed white fox did not know how many years it had lived.

I've only heard that he has guarded this place for at least a thousand years.

The three-tailed white fox and the sky-splitting tiger have only existed for a little over two hundred years.

"King Jiao, what brings you here again? I have already said that I am not interested in the pills you have."

Mo Yue's massive body stopped in the air above the ancient locust tree, and he grinned, saying, "We're both guards, so don't be so cold-hearted."

"I prefer peace and quiet," the ancient locust tree said in a deep voice.

Instantly, countless birds perched on his treetop took flight.

"Take a look at this first. If you don't like it, I won't bother you anymore."

Suddenly, a blue porcelain bottle appeared before Mo Yue's eyes. The stopper was opened, and a special spiritual energy fluctuation spread out.

The Tree King immediately noticed the unusual nature of the liquid in the porcelain bottle and asked softly, "What is that in your hand?"

"Since the Tree King is interested, take it and have a look."

A green light flashed on the trunk of the ancient locust tree, and his wooden doppelganger appeared, taking the porcelain bottle and pouring a drop into his hand.

The emerald green, crystal-clear liquid was absorbed almost instantly.

The wooden doll trembled, its mind resounded, and a tree branch unknowingly grew from its arm, its leaves swaying and full of life.

His eyes, which were filled with the twilight, suddenly flashed with two beams of emerald green light.

"Vitality Elixir? And it seems to have special effects, which can enhance the spirituality of wood-type spiritual plants."

He stared silently at Mo Yue, "I never expected that your human servant family could concoct such a spiritual object."

"Human family, Tree King, what are you talking about? I don't understand." Mo Yue was startled; he had never mentioned Xu Chuan's family before.

"Nothing in the entire 'Azure Forest' can escape my notice. Every tree can be my eyes. Didn't you just help them dig a small spirit stone mine not long ago?"

Mo Yue's dark golden pupils suddenly contracted, and the dragon scales all over his body stood up in response, each one as straight as a quenched steel needle, with the barbs hidden at the edges of the scales gleaming with a cold sharpness.

The dragon's tail suddenly tightened like a steel whip gathering power, the whiskers under its chin stiffened and stuck to the side of its neck, and the silver tips twitched uncontrollably twice.

Subsequently, the power of the third-tier dragon gradually spread out, enveloping the surroundings.

"What, you want to attack this old man?" The treant clone smiled faintly. "Your strength is very strong, unlike a dragon of your level, but let's not forget there is a difference in our levels."

"This is my home turf. Even a peak third-tier demonic beast wouldn't be able to leave unscathed here."

Mo Yue pondered for a moment, then withdrew his oppressive aura, returning to normal, and said calmly, "Tree King, you really are a master of concealment."

"Likewise, the life force within you seems to have a trace of this spiritual liquid, isn't that right?"

"If you need to rely on this method to survive, I suppose your actual situation is the same as mine; you are also very old."

Mo Yue said, "Tree King, you've told me so much, it seems you're quite fond of this spiritual liquid."

"Although I don't know if the alchemist servant you mentioned is your servant, you seem to get along well with that human family."

If you want to bring some people through "Qinghai Forest", I can turn a blind eye.

I have no interest in slaughtering humans for food.

I wish to meet the person who refined this elixir and discuss a deal with him.

If it works out, everything will be fine.

Mo Yue's eyes flickered uncertainly. If Xu Chuan came here, he wasn't confident he could keep him safe from the other party.

“You can tell him that it’s up to him whether he comes or not.”

"it is good."

After saying this, Mo Yue turned and left.

Mo Yue did not return to Mirror Lake but left "Qinghai Forest" directly.

Dongxi.

Bihan Pool.

Mo Yue passed through the layers of formations and returned to this place silently.

Xu Chuan had a mental connection with him, so he could naturally sense it.

"Why are you back? Is something wrong?" Xu Chuan came outside and looked at Mo Yue in mid-air with a faint smile.

“Something big is happening, but it’s hard to say whether it will bring good or bad fortune,” Mo Yue said. “I gave the spiritual liquid to the Tree King, but who would have thought that the Tree King would act unpredictably and confront me directly.”

My previous actions at "Qinghai Forest" were all observed by them.

He seems to know that I have close ties with your family.

I also know that I want to lead people away from "Qinghai Forest".

Xu Chuan was surprised to hear this, then smiled and said, "Then you must have been terrified on the spot."

"How could that be!" Mo Yue retorted defiantly, "Having weathered countless storms, how could I be frightened by a mere wood spirit!"

"Alright, is there anything else?"

"He wants to meet with you to discuss a deal. If the deal goes through, he can become an asset to your Xu family."

"Go to his territory?"

“That’s right, that’s why I said fortune and misfortune are unpredictable. That old locust tree is very powerful. If he attacks you, I’m not confident I can protect your life.”

“Go!” Xu Chuan said with determination in his eyes, “It would be of great benefit to the Xu family to get them to open the back door.”

Even if he doesn't agree to let all members of my Xu clan leave, as long as he doesn't prevent a few people from coming and going, I am confident that I can protect my Xu family.

One day, I will be able to lead my family away from this place.

Mo Yue stared at Xu Chuan, silently observing him for a long time, then sighed and said, "You are unlike any other human I have ever seen. If it were them, they would have already chosen to abandon most of their people, take the elite of their tribe, and start anew."

No wonder your Xu family has such trust and respect for you.

He paused for a moment, as if making a decision, then said, "Xu Chuan, don't worry, I'll cover for you!"

"I was once a peak third-tier dragon, so I still have some trump cards up my sleeve."

Xu Chuan could guess a bit of it; it was most likely a method of unleashing his power, but this would probably accelerate the passing of his lifespan.

Unbeknownst to him, Mo Yue had completely integrated into the Xu family and was even willing to make sacrifices for them.

"Thanks."

“I’m not doing this for your sake,” Mo Yue said, raising his dragon head. “I’m doing it because of our contract. If you die, I will die too.”

"How long will it take you to get to the 'Forest of Qinghai' at full speed?"

"You took most of the day to prepare this, what's wrong?"

"Then we'll set off tomorrow at midnight."

"In the middle of the night?" Mo Yue was surprised. "Fine, do as you please."

Xu Chuan set aside time, naturally, to consult the oracle.

The next day.

When midnight arrives.

Xu Chuan then used his "Daily Divination" destiny talent.

Today's divination is auspicious. You will go to the "Forest of Qinghai" to negotiate a deal with the Ancient Locust Tree King. The Ancient Locust Tree King wants to use your power of withering and flourishing to help his descendants gain wisdom and become demons.

You have successfully completed the deal.

Xu Chuan smiled and called out, "Mo Yue, let's go."

Mo Yue burst forth from the icy pool.

A man and a dragon broke out of the Xu family's great formation.

The moon hangs high in the sky.

"Today, I'll take a loss and give you a ride!"

Xu Chuan lightly leaped to the center of his dragon horns.

Suddenly.

Countless wisps of mist appeared all around, following closely behind Mo Yue, concealing his figure as he headed straight for the "Azure Forest".

Half a day later.

"Qinghai Forest", the territory of the King of Trees.

The Ancient Locust Tree King knew about their arrival when they entered the "Forest of Qinghai," so it created a wooden clone to await the arrival of Mo Yue and Xu Chuan.

Just a moment.

Mo Yue then arrived in front of the ancient locust tree king.

The treant clone looked at Xu Chuan standing in the middle of the Mo Yue Dragon Horn, examined him carefully, and said indifferently, "Ninth level of Foundation Establishment."

"Xu Chuan greets Senior Tree King." Xu Chuan bowed respectfully.

“Young friend Xu, there’s no need for such formalities. You have quite the courage to come here. Even among the top Golden Core cultivators of your human race, none of them dare to come here.”

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "I heard that you, senior, have come to me to discuss a deal. If the deal is reached, you will not prevent my Xu clan from leaving this place?"

"We'll just turn a blind eye, allowing only a few people to leave at a time."

"However, without the protection of a Golden Core cultivator, even if they leave, reaching the human territory will likely be fraught with difficulties."

Xu Chuan paused for a moment and then asked, "What kind of deal does Senior wish to make?"

"Try using that special power on my main body. If it satisfies me, then we can talk about a deal."

"it is good."

Xu Chuan leaped away from the dragon's head and flew to a branch of the ancient locust tree.

Mo Yue's dark golden eyes stared intently, as if he were about to launch a sudden attack.

Xu Chuan placed his hand on the main trunk, silently sensing the vitality contained within the ancient locust tree king.

If the life force within him is a stream, then the life force of the ancient locust tree king is a mighty river.

It was dozens of times larger than the ancient willow tree spirits they had encountered before.

However, Xu Chuan still sensed a trace of withering power.

Everything has a lifespan limit.

Even though a wood spirit that has been enlightened by a spiritual tree may have a lifespan exceeding that of a dragon or a black tortoise, it still has its limit.

"Withering and flourishing, birth and death, reversing the cycle of life!"

Xu Chuan did his best to reverse this withering power. Although it wasn't very obvious, he did manage to slow down the dissipation of his essence.

After a while.

"Stop, young friend Xu."

In just this short time, Xu Chuan was already covered in sweat.

"I'm sure you can see my condition as well."

Xu Chuan nodded, "No matter which living being embarks on the path of cultivation, their primordial spirit and essence will reach their limit."

"For example, a stubborn rock, if it does not become a demon, will exist for thousands of years, forever. But once it becomes a demon, it may live longer than most demons, but it will always have a lifespan limit."

The same goes for our predecessors.

"That's right. From the time I gained wisdom until now, tens of thousands of years have passed, and now I only have a few hundred years left at most, unless I can go further and become a transformed great demon."

"But my Wood Demon clan cultivates slowly by nature. Unless I have a great stroke of luck, I have absolutely no chance of becoming a fully-formed Great Demon."

Xu Chuan said, "Senior, you don't want me to help you break through to the Great Demon Transformation stage, but rather to make some kind of deal with me. Please speak frankly."

"You humans value inheritance, and demon beasts, when they cultivate to a high level, will also multiply their races. My Wood Demon race is no exception."

I would like to ask you to help my offspring develop intelligence and become a demon.

If one can comprehend the power of decay and growth during the Foundation Establishment stage, one will surely achieve great success upon reaching the Golden Core stage. The spiritual liquid that you brought from Tomoyue contains spirituality, which helps the plant lineage enhance its own spirituality.

Once spirituality accumulates to a certain level, it may lead to enlightenment.

"This spiritual liquid is not easy to condense, and I myself cannot stay here indefinitely."

It's time for negotiations!
"You can transplant it. I will leave a wisp of my divine consciousness to slumber within it. If anything happens to it, I will be able to sense it."

Furthermore, since you say that the condensation of the Spirit Elixir is arduous, why don't you come here sometime to collect the vitality of various herbs, which will also help your cultivation?

Furthermore, some of it can be harvested for alchemy, accelerating your own progress in strength.

"Thank you, senior. What about the departure of my Xu clan members?"

"At most seven people at a time. It's useless for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators to have more. At least six or seven late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators working together are needed to have a chance to reach the human race area."

After all, this journey covers hundreds of thousands of miles and will pass through at least six or seven areas inhabited by third-tier demonic beasts.

“That is indeed fraught with danger!” Xu Chuan nodded thoughtfully.

A few moments.

Xu Chuan then asked, "How long until the next 'Blood Feast'? Why do those Golden Core cultivators, knowing this place is a cage, not try to break out?"

"It seems you know quite a bit." The ancient tree spirit's clone sighed slightly. "It won't hurt to tell you."

"It's hard to say exactly, but it will most likely break out when a large number of demonic cultivators and immortal cultivators flood in."

"Under the great calamity, the intertwining of energies will produce people with great fortune. If these humans are devoured, the descendants of the demon race can grow rapidly, and it can even help some demons who are trapped by the shackles of their bloodline."

"As for why you human Golden Core cultivators don't leave now, it's because they basically don't have the strength to force their way out."

The only chance of survival is during the great calamity.

Immortal cultivators and demonic cultivators from outside poured in, fighting and strife.

This will also attract the attention of powerful forces from the outside world.

Those who survive may be chosen to leave this place.

(End of this chapter)