Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 255 The True Demon Emerges, the Nascent Soul Stages Make Their Move! (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Xu Chuan clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Congratulations, Senior Chen, on successfully forming your core!"

"I was wondering who had such resources and luck to be able to form a core in the secret realm. With Senior Chen's resources, he is truly deserving of the title."

“Brother Xu, there’s no need for us to be so formal. Just call each other fellow Daoists or brothers.”

Chen Changge said, "If it weren't for the Qinghua Pill from your Xu family, which helped me break through my life-threatening tribulation, how could I be where I am today?"

Mr. Chen will always remember this kindness.

"Brother Chen, you're too kind. What happened before was nothing more than a transaction. My Xu family also received the Nourishing Spirit Pill and the formula."

“That’s different.” Chen Changge waved his hand and said, “In short, I owe you a favor. If you ever need anything in the future, you can come to my Chen family or the Qingmu Sect and ask me for help.”

Seeing that the other party was determined to do so, Xu Chuan could not refuse.

"By the way, Brother Xu, have you gained anything? If you have any rare pill formulas, you can hand them over to the Tiancang Sect. If my Chen family hadn't contributed the formula for the Nourishing Spirit Pill back then..."

It would be difficult for them to survive until now after falling on hard times.

Given the status of the Tiancang Sect, they wouldn't be so greedy as to covet even the slightest opportunity. Even if you obtain a top-grade innate spiritual item, they wouldn't forcibly take it.

Unless it involves the core of the secret realm, the inheritance of the ancient Azure Dragon Sect.

However, this tradition has never appeared in the world for thousands of years, which must be extremely demanding.

But whoever truly grasps this opportunity for inheritance will surely be able to create a top-tier power in the Southern Region in the future.

Xu Chuan realized that Chen Changge was intentionally reminding him that with the Xu family's current strength, being able to obtain the protection of the Tiancang Sect was definitely a good thing.

"I understand, thank you for the reminder, Brother Chen."

Before taking his leave, Xu Chuan suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, I suddenly remembered someone, a new disciple of the Green Wood Sect who has just joined the sect and is quite strange."

"A new disciple? What's so strange about that?"

"When he participated in the trial, he was at the peak of Qi Refining. In less than half a year, he entered the Foundation Establishment stage. Then he entered the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm and disappeared without a trace."

Xu Chuan continued, "The Heavenly Azure Secret Realm is an ancient secret realm of the Azure Dragon Sect, and it may be suppressing some strange creatures."

Seeing Chen Changge pondering, Xu Chuan smiled again and said, "Of course, these are just my suspicions, Brother Chen, please don't take offense."

"I understand. After we leave, I will test him. If there is a problem, he will not be able to escape within the Tiancang Sect."

Xu Chuan then took his leave.

They found a place to move the inherited items, leaving behind only some ordinary things and three pill formulas.

Chen Changge is right. Given the Xu family's current situation, having another protective umbrella is always a good thing.

Even if they don't really care about the Xu family.

at the same time.

In a black mountain in the northern part of the Tiancang Secret Realm.

This place is barren, devoid of any vegetation or even any living creatures.

This is the place where Dong Zuo has been searching for to suppress the true demon.

He originally thought that the true demon must have died, and that the true demon energy he left behind was enough for him to cultivate secret techniques and break through to the Golden Core stage.

However, the true demon here managed to retain a trace of its consciousness, which allowed it to seize Dong Zuo's body at a crucial moment.

"No!"

"Why are there still remnants of a true demon's consciousness remaining?!"

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, Dong Zhuo's soul roared madly, before him lay a cloud of demonic black mist, from which came a cacophony of cackling sounds.

"Boy, remember my name, I am Yeromo. It is your honor to offer your body to me!"

"This demon will descend upon Tiannan in your guise, then rule Tiannan and become the master of this region!"

Although the remnant consciousness of the true demon was weak, Dong Zuo was still attacked at a critical moment, and his soul was also severely injured. Under the attack of the remnant consciousness of the true demon, he only lasted for half an incense stick before being possessed.

Then, the surrounding demonic energy seemed to find its home and flowed into Dong Zuo's body.

It was dozens of times easier than him absorbing and refining it himself.

An hour later.

"Comfortable!"

"But unfortunately, it's still too little. At most, it can only be restored to the early stage of the Golden Core realm. However, with the concealing magic artifact that this kid found, and if we are careful, nothing should go wrong."

"Later, we can find a way to absorb the essence, blood, and soul of cultivators to quickly recover to the peak of the Golden Core stage; it shouldn't be a problem."

Having obtained all of Dong Zuo's memories, Yeromo devised a series of seemingly perfect plans in no time.

His eyes flashed with a dark light, as if a great demonic life was already beckoning to him!

The dragon girl watched this scene quietly without interfering.

She curled her lips into a cold smile, "Still want to become the ruler of a region? Do you really think the Heavenly Dao of this world has completely fallen into slumber?"

Then, thinking of what Xu Chuan had said to Chen Changge, his mood improved again.

The only regret for her was not being able to personally witness the next big scene.

Several more hours passed.

A faint white light appeared on everyone's body, and then they were teleported out of the secret realm.

A certain lake.

The Fiery Bull awoke from its slumber, its long, red tail lashing its rump. It looked around and muttered, "That damned dragon, why hasn't it arrived yet!"

"You promised the monsters you wouldn't lie to them!"

"Moo~"

After letting out an angry roar, it walked step by step into the forest and left the place.

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Tiancang Sect, Plaza.

As bursts of white light appeared, all the living people were teleported out.

Eighty-four people entered, but only forty-six came out; nearly half of them died.

"Golden Core stage?!"

The group of Golden Core cultivators in the square were astonished to discover that one of the people who had been teleported out was radiating the aura of a Golden Core cultivator.

Take a closer look.

"Chen Changge, you've reached the Core Formation stage?!" A veteran Golden Core elder from the Qingmu Sect, with white hair and beard, was astonished. He then stroked his beard and laughed, "Very good, very good!"

"Our Green Wood Sect has gained another Golden Core cultivator, and we will once again be number one among the three sects!"

The elders of the Qingcang Sect and Jiaocang Sect were quite helpless and somewhat displeased.

Without a doubt, everyone's attention was drawn to Chen Changge, and they all thought he was the biggest winner of this trip to the secret realm!
"Changge, how was your harvest this time?" Elder Qingmu Sect asked with a smile.

"Reporting to the elder, Changge was in seclusion for more than half a month and only broke through successfully shortly before coming out. The only opportunity was a low-grade innate spiritual item of the metal element, but unfortunately it has already been used up."

As he spoke, he took out the spiritual object that had lost its innate energy.

The Golden Core cultivators nodded slightly.

Among those present, some were dejected, while others were overjoyed.

Master Huoyun flew to Xu Chuan and Xu Deling's side and nodded, saying, "Just come out, it doesn't matter how much you gain."

Xu Chuan smiled, then walked up to the elders of the Tiancang Sect, clasped his hands and said, "The Xu family of Yunxi Town has obtained some opportunities in the secret realm and wishes to offer them to the sect."

"Oh, what shall we offer?" asked an elder in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, stroking his beard.

Many people looked over upon hearing this.

"The Xu family of Yunxi Town?"

"It's the Xu family, the one where a member of their clan was accepted as a disciple by Master Huoyun."

Those who participated in the Fire Cloud Valley's apprenticeship ceremony explained.

Xu Chuan patted his storage bag, took out three pieces of paper, and flew them to the elder.

"Is this a prescription?"

The elder glanced around and then smiled. "The Spirit Gathering Pill and the Yuan Gathering Pill are both well-known ancient pills for refining Qi and building foundations to improve magical power. Our sect already has the Spirit Gathering Pill."

The Gathering Yuan Pill can enrich the collection of Foundation Building Pill formulas in this sect.

As for the final Heavenly Spirit Pill…

He paused, stared at Xu Chuan for a while, and then said, "You do have some luck to be able to obtain this kind of pill formula that helps with core formation."

This pill formula is not available in our sect. I, as an elder, also know a bit about alchemy. Judging from its difficulty, it should be no less than the refining of a third-tier pill, and it is also more precious than many third-tier pills.

Remember the merit you made for the Xu family.

Tell me, what reward do you want?

"Are you asking for a spot as a disciple of the Heavenly Azure Sect, or are you seeking protection for your Xu family?"

Those around were shocked to hear this. A formula for aiding in the formation of the Golden Core was something that many Golden Core cultivators coveted and were curious about.

A Golden Core cultivator from a family of Golden Core cultivators asked, "May I ask Elder Mu, what exactly are the effects of the Heavenly Spirit Pill?"

Elder Mu did not hide anything and slowly said, "As we all know, one of the key points for Foundation Establishment and Core Formation is the crystallization of mana. Many Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot even pass this test."

This pill accelerates the crystallization of one's own magical power.

Once all the liquid mana has solidified, that's the Pseudo-Core stage; the remaining task is to break through the Golden Core bottleneck.

"Pills that accelerate the crystallization of magical power are indeed rare," said the Golden Core Elder of the Green Wood Sect.

At this moment, Xu Chuan clasped his hands in a fist and said to Elder Mu, "Elder Mu, I have thought it through. I want to obtain the right to sell these pills and hope to receive the protection of the Tiancang Sect."

Elder Mu's eyes flickered slightly. "The pill formula was obtained by your fortuitous encounter. If your Xu family can refine it, you can naturally sell it. In addition, I promise to protect your Xu family for a hundred years."

This is the token of the Tiancang Sect, representing the face of my Tiancang Sect. I think that within the seven cities and three sects of Tiancang, there should be no one who would disrespect my Tiancang Sect.

Of course, if your Xu family provokes other forces from other regions, it's hard to say whether they'll give you face.

"Thank you, Elder Mu. I will remember your teachings and my Xu family will not dare to act recklessly."

Elder Mu nodded slightly and then put away the pill formula.

Xu Chuan returned to Huoyun Zhenren's side, just as Elder Chihuo walked over.

Just now.

Chen Changge said to the elder of the Qingmu Sect, "Elder, I have some personal matters to attend to. A new disciple has offended me."

The elder of the Qingmu Sect hesitated slightly, "A lesson is enough. You are now a Golden Core cultivator. Unless you are a mortal enemy, there is no need to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"Changge understands."

When Yeromo emerged, he also used a magical artifact to conceal himself as a minor cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

He stood in the corner of the square, thinking he would not be noticed.

Suddenly.

A powerful aura descended upon him, causing his body to sink slightly and his pupils to shrink abruptly.

"Dong Zuo, if you survive three blows from me, we'll call it even!"

Chen Changge didn't give Yeromo a chance to explain at all. He made a hand seal with his right hand, and the golden light at his fingertips suddenly intensified. Strands of golden core spiritual power condensed into a physical form, transforming into a pale golden palm print the size of a palm.

The edges of the palm print gleamed with a sharp, shimmering golden light. When it hovered in the palm, the surrounding air seemed to be sliced ​​apart, emitting a soft hissing sound.

This move is difficult for even a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment to withstand head-on, let alone a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

The elders of the Qingmu Sect wanted to offer some advice, but they thought that once Chen Changge formed his Golden Core and returned to the sect, he would surely become an elder and be given important responsibilities.

Moreover, given his qualifications and potential, he will surely go further than him in the future.

It would be a loss to offend someone for the sake of a mere new disciple.

Therefore, no one tried to dissuade them.

"What's going on? Dong Zuo doesn't recall ever exchanging a single word with Chen Changge, so what grudge could there be?"

Yeromo internally screamed, "Could it be that I have some memory loss?"

However, given the current situation, Yeromo had no time to think things through. He patted his storage bag, and a top-tier defensive magic artifact flew out to defend against it.

The palm print came hurtling through the air with the speed of a shooting star, carrying incomparably sharp metal-type spiritual power.

A curtain of light rose from the shield in front of Jeromos.

But the light barrier shattered after only a breath or two.

"Dang~"

The residual force of the golden palm slammed into the shield, sending it flying backward and crashing into Yaromo's body.

His body had already been strengthened by demonic energy, so taking this attack shouldn't be a problem.

But the key was not to expose his demonic energy, so Yeromo pretended to be seriously injured and flew backward.

I hope someone will speak up and stop it.

Unfortunately, it didn't happen.

"They're all hypocrites after all!" Yaromo thought to himself with resentment.

Upon seeing this, Chen Changge's gaze turned cold. Sure enough, there was something wrong. He swayed, and his golden core spiritual power surged once more.

This time, the golden light in his palm was even brighter, condensing into a golden palm half a zhang in size, with golden runes hidden between the palm lines.

"The second strike!"

The golden palm, accompanied by a whistling sound, was more than twice as strong as the first palm, already representing seventy or eighty percent of Chen Changge's strength, pressing down so hard that the air around Dong Zuo seemed to freeze.

"Chen Changge is leaving me absolutely no room to maneuver!"
That's all for the second move. It's nothing special when fighting against cultivators of the same realm.

hateful!

Even if I were to take this attack head-on, and then take the next one, my demonic body would be severely injured, and I would no longer be able to perfectly conceal myself!

He gritted his teeth, and black demonic mist surged around him. His previously peaceful aura instantly turned sinister, as if he had torn off his disguise and revealed his true self.

Yaromo formed a strange demonic hand seal with his hands, a dark red true demonic mark appeared on his forehead, and his eyes turned as black as ink, with an eerie red light shining from the bottom of his eyes.

Those who hadn't paid much attention before were suddenly stimulated by this pure demonic energy and turned to look.

"Demonic energy!" The Golden Core cultivators couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"He's actually a Golden Core demon cultivator!"

"How is this possible?! How did he infiltrate the secret realm's personnel?!"

With a swift movement of his right hand, Yeromo condensed the demonic mist into a black demonic blade, which he slashed at Chen Changge's golden palm.

The demonic blade collided with the golden palm.

With a loud "boom", the golden palm print exploded, and the demonic blade shot towards Chen Changge.

If hit, Chen Changge would also be seriously injured.

Just now.

With a wave of his hand, Elder Mu unleashed a burst of green spiritual energy, blocking the demonic blade.

Demonic energy and spiritual power surged wildly, forcing Chen Changge to retreat three or four zhang before he could stop.

He was also shocked, and couldn't help but glance at Xu Chuan before quickly looking away and returning his gaze to Yaromo.

"We cannot let this scoundrel escape!"

"All Golden Core cultivators, attack together!"

Facing more than a dozen Golden Core cultivators of varying strengths, including six late-stage Golden Core cultivators, Yeromo's expression turned solemn.

The late-stage Golden Core cultivator possessed immense magical power, as vast as an abyss. His mere pressure was enough to stagnate his demonic energy, let alone the combined power of more than a dozen people.

"A bunch of chickens and dogs, how dare they block my way!"

Yaromo growled in his throat and chanted rapidly incantations, the syllables obscure and unpleasant, like the wailing of evil spirits.

As the incantation ended, the black demonic energy around him suddenly surged, no longer the thin mist it had been before, but condensed into a tangible demonic flame that swirled around him.

As the demonic flames appeared, Yeromo's aura surged, instantly reaching a level comparable to the late Golden Core stage.

With a flick of his left hand, a ten-foot-long demonic halberd appeared in his hand, its blade glowing with a dark red blood light and trembling slightly as demonic energy was poured into it.

He made a hand seal with his right hand, and black light surged forth, covering his entire body and finally forming armor. "Divine Armor!"

Elder Mu's expression changed drastically. "No, your aura should have just entered the Golden Core stage. How could you possibly possess such a rare demonic power?"

Chen Changge recalled Xu Chuan's words and said, "Elder Mu, this demon should not be Dong Zuo. Dong Zuo should have been at the peak of Foundation Establishment before, and wanted to enter the secret realm to obtain a breakthrough opportunity."

Perhaps it has been possessed by a demon sealed within the secret realm!

"A demon from a secret realm? You're an ancient true demon?!"

Yeromo chuckled sinisterly, "As expected of a Nascent Soul sect, you do know some secrets. I won't get entangled with you, so get out of my way!"

He wielded the demonic halberd, unleashing demonic supernatural powers with overwhelming force. Combined with his supernatural battle armor, he managed to withstand the attacks of all the Golden Core cultivators present.

Those cultivators below the Golden Core stage quickly retreated, their eyes filled with terror as they watched the surging energy in the center of the battlefield. This scene would likely be unforgettable for them.

Xu Chuan was also surprised.

An ancient demon possessing a body?!
Luckily, I didn't stubbornly do it, otherwise I would have been slapped to death!

"When I descend upon your Heavenly Azure Sect once more, it will be your death day!"

"You fiend, stop your insolence!"

Suddenly, a deep shout came from the sky, like thunder rolling across the ground.

As the sound faded, a powerful figure descended from the clouds.

He was dressed in a black Taoist robe with gold trim, his hair and beard were all white, but his face was ruddy. The pressure of the Nascent Soul stage was like a vast ocean pouring out. As soon as he appeared, the chaotic spiritual energy in the entire square froze!
Upon seeing this, the Golden Core elders and disciples of the Heavenly Cang Sect all bowed and said, "Greetings, Supreme Elder!"

The others addressed him as "senior".

Yaromo's pupils contracted sharply, and the demonic flames trembled involuntarily.

The pressure from the Nascent Soul cultivator was far beyond that of the Golden Core cultivator; that abundant spiritual power penetrated directly into the demonic flames, seemingly about to crush his very soul.

The Nascent Soul Grand Elder's gaze turned slightly cold. He raised his right hand and made a sword finger gesture, then drew out a single finger.

A golden sword light condensed, growing to a size of seven or eight zhang, and slashed towards Yeromo head-on.

The sword light appeared simple, but with Yeromo's discerning eye, he could naturally see that it was a powerful divine ability that a Golden Core cultivator could not withstand.

Yaromo, wielding his demonic halberd, once again unleashed his supernatural powers.

But how could it compare to the power of the golden sword light?

Not only was the demonic halberd severed, but the divine armor on his body also shattered inch by inch, with fragments carrying demonic flames flying everywhere.

Yaromo was struck as if by a heavy blow, and a huge wound was cleaved in his body.

His cultivation level, which had been forcibly increased, quickly plummeted to the early stage of the Golden Core realm, or even lower.

"hateful!"

"If I hadn't just been born and my strength wasn't at its peak, how could I have allowed a mere Nascent Soul cultivator like you to be so presumptuous in front of me!"

"die!"

The Heavenly Cang Sect's Nascent Soul Grand Elder's eyes surged with killing intent, and a golden streak of light flew out with a flick of his sleeve.

Within the flowing light was a flying sword.

The flying sword light carried a pressure far exceeding that of previous attacks; its sharpness seemed capable of tearing through space, and everyone who looked at it felt as if a sharp edge was piercing them.

Fear flashed in Yaromo's eyes, then a fierce look suddenly appeared: "You want to kill me? Not so easy!"

"True Demon Disintegration!"

He roared, burning all the remaining true demonic energy in his body to unleash this powerful divine technique, gaining instantaneous immense power.

He raised his fist, and black mist swirled, condensing into an incomparably black giant fist in the air.

Punch out!
boom!
The flying sword's light clashed with the black fist!
The sky burst forth with dazzling light in an instant, and spiritual and demonic energy transformed into waves that surged in all directions.

The flying sword's light was shattered, and the flying sword reversed direction and returned.

Taking advantage of the brief moment, Yaromo transformed into more than a dozen black streaks, ignoring his injuries, and flew off in all directions.

This is also a kind of escape technique, which cannot be stopped by ordinary forces.

Within a few breaths, there was no trace of Yeromo within a radius of hundreds of miles, and even Nascent Soul stage cultivators could not detect him.

The storm of the true demons may have subsided, but everyone else knows that the crisis has only just begun.

"Elder, shall we give chase?"

"Within a month, send people to search for this demon's whereabouts, and also inform neighboring Nascent Soul level forces, as well as notify the Xuan Yue Sect."

Even the weakest ancient demon is at the Nascent Soul stage. Although it is weak now, if it recovers its strength, it will surely unleash a massive bloodbath in Tiannan.

To them, the essence and blood of us cultivators, as well as our golden cores and divine souls, are excellent medicines to help them increase their strength!

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the Golden Core cultivators present changed.

"However, he has already been severely injured by me, and he has also used the True Demon Disintegration technique, which is comparable to burning one's lifespan. His cultivation level will definitely drop to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Given his condition, restoring his Golden Core strength won't be easy unless he finds true demonic energy.

Of course, he is, after all, an ancient true demon. You have fought against him and know that he has mastered many supernatural powers and can use them at will. Even if you are at the peak of Foundation Establishment, you can still fight against someone at the early stage of Golden Core.

We must proceed with caution.

"Yes, we will obey the Supreme Elder's command." Elder Mu and the others bowed respectfully.

"Who discovered this demon?"

Elder Mu said, "Qingmu Sect, Chen Changge, he obtained a low-grade innate spiritual item in the secret realm and advanced to the Golden Core stage."

The Nascent Soul Grand Elder looked at Chen Changge, observed him for a few moments, and nodded slightly, saying, "Not bad, you were able to discover it in advance, you deserve a generous reward!"

"Yes, Supreme Elder."

Before he finished speaking, the Nascent Soul Supreme Elder transformed into a rainbow light and disappeared into the distance.

Elder Mu looked at Chen Changge and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you have rendered meritorious service in exposing the ancient demon. What reward do you wish for?"

Chen Changge thought for a moment, "I am worried that the ancient demon will seek revenge on my Chen family because of this matter. I would like to ask the Tiancang Sect to help set up a third-order defensive formation for my Chen family."

"Very well," Elder Mu replied. "This sect will also bestow upon you three Qi Cultivation Pills to help you quickly stabilize your Golden Core stage. What do you think?"

"Thank you, Elder Mu," Chen Changge said, clasping his hands in thanks.

Then, Elder Mu surveyed the surroundings and said, "Everyone, please remember to be on guard for the next month. If you discover any traces of the ancient demon, you will be rewarded with resources from my Tiancang Sect."

Anyone who can slay the ancient demon will receive a chance to form their core!

Upon hearing this, some people were immediately tempted, but most remained rational.

If a Foundation Establishment cultivator were to face an ancient demon, they would undoubtedly die!
"Alright, this trip to the secret realm ends here. All members of the outer sect, please leave."

The seven city families and the three sects all left.

Chi Huo stepped forward and sighed softly, "I didn't expect that the secret realm would be embroiled in the ancient demon incident. It seems this is not the time for a competition. Perhaps we should postpone it."

"Three months from now, bring your disciples to my Fire Cloud Valley."

“Okay.” Master Chi Huo thought about it and felt that there was no major problem, so he agreed.

"let's go."

Master Huoyun left with Xu Chuan and Xu Deling.

On the way, Master Huoyun asked, "Disciple, are you coming directly to Huoyun Valley with me, or should we return to the Xu family first?"

Xu Deling pondered for a few moments before replying, "Master, I would like to return to the Xu family first, and then go to Fire Cloud Valley in a couple of days."

"Alright, then send me a message when the time comes, and I will come to pick you up."

"Thank you, Master."

Master Huoyun escorted Xu Chuan and Xu Deling to the Xu family, and then returned to Huoyun Cave himself.

Watching the crimson light disappear into the distance, Xu Deling suddenly turned to Xu Chuan and said, "Grandfather, I would like to make a copy of the Dao of Weapons I have acquired this time for Master to study."

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, then his lips curved into a smile as he said, "The inheritance is something you obtained, so naturally you can decide for yourself. It would be best to pass this artifact inheritance to True Person Huoyun."

That way, it won't arouse suspicion.

Xu Deling nodded slightly, "Ling'er knows what she can and cannot say, and will try her best to get Master to join the Xu family."

Xu Chuan and his companion returned, and Xu Mingxian immediately came out of seclusion.

“Father, Deling, you’re back.”

Xu Chuan nodded.

Xu Deling then called out, "Fifth Uncle."

Xu Chuan briefly recounted his trip to the secret realm to Xu Mingxian, as well as the story of the ancient true demon's possession and rebirth.

Upon hearing of the terrifying nature of the ancient demon, Xu Mingxian's expression became extremely solemn.

"You don't need to worry about the ancient demons. I will keep an eye on things and give you a heads-up if there is any danger. Moreover, my Xu family has a third-order defensive formation in secret."

Even if he wanted to take advantage of us, it wouldn't be that easy.

Moreover, Chen Changge wouldn't tell anyone about what I reminded him of. If it weren't for a coincidence, he wouldn't have specifically sought out our Xu family.

Xu Mingxian's expression softened slightly, and she immediately said, "Judging from Chen Changge's attitude towards his father after his advancement to True Person, it seems that our two families can become allies in the future."

“Chen Changge is indeed worth befriending, and it is appropriate to conduct business with the Chen family.” Xu Chuan said calmly, “He obtained a great opportunity in the secret realm this time, receiving five opportunities to form the Core Formation.”

If you are not in a hurry to form your core, you can postpone it until the next Jiazi year. During your journey to the secret realm, with your foundation in array formations, you will surely be able to obtain a portion of the array formation inheritance from the ancient Azure Dragon Sect.

Mingyuan is the same.

If one can achieve the Golden Core through supernatural means, that is the best option, as it greatly increases the chances of eventually forming a Nascent Soul.

Of course, if anything changes, your father will allow you to form your core first, according to your wishes. As for cultivating supernatural powers, you can take your time.

Deling and I have both decided to pursue the path of supernatural power and core formation.

"I must obtain the status of a true disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect!"

Xu Mingxian cupped his hands and said, "Your son will obey your father's arrangements."

night.

Ye Fan and Xu Deyue returned and were overjoyed to see Xu Chuan and Xu Deling. They pestered Xu Deling to tell them about their trip to the secret realm.

Ye Fan calls Xu Chuan "Master" and Xu Delingling "Sister," basically each calling the other their own name.

Xu Chuan didn't bother to care.

Having learned from Ye Fan about the recent situation of the business and the Xu family, and finding nothing serious, he returned to the backyard.

The Qingling fruit tree was also transplanted into the dark-colored bonsai, to keep company with the locust seedlings and the Tianshen fruit tree.

Each time the seedlings of the locust tree are watered with the vitality liquid, the liquid is applied evenly.

The appearance of the ancient demon Yeromo spread throughout the surrounding area in just two days, and all the powerful families felt a chill in the air. Even the disciples of the Foundation Establishment families dared not go out to train.

Two days later.

Xu Deling also returned to Huoyun Valley with Huoyun Zhenren.

Fire Cloud Valley, inside the cave.

Xu Deling suddenly said, "Master, I have obtained a weapon-crafting inheritance from the Tiancang Secret Realm and wish to study it with you."

Master Huoyun was slightly surprised, his eyes flashed, and then he stroked his beard and laughed, "I knew my disciple was a person with great fortune, how could he not have gained anything?"

However, given your grandfather's personality, there must be conditions involved.

“If I had no attachments, I would naturally not need to hold back. But my Xu family has risen from humble beginnings and has been cautious in everything we do to get to where we are today.”

As a member of the Xu family, Ling'er must think of the Xu family's best interests.

Master Huoyun nodded in satisfaction and said, "You have received the inheritance and thought of your master. I am already very satisfied. Tell me, what are your conditions?"

"Do not reveal that this inheritance comes from my Xu family. Just pretend that it was obtained by you, Master, and then pass it on to your disciple."

Upon hearing this, Master Huoyun stroked his beard and asked in surprise, "That's all?"

"The inheritances in the secret realm are all from the ancient Azure Dragon Sect, and they are all extremely precious. Ling'er, why don't you ask your master to let me join the Xu family?"

Xu Deling smiled brightly, "Didn't Master say that we should discuss this matter after our Xu family becomes a Golden Core family?"

"The Xu family will not casually recruit people who are not willing and have a clean background to become guest elders."

Otherwise, it will only bring trouble to the family.

Moreover, this disciple believes that Master will certainly be willing to become a guest retainer of the Xu family in the future.

"You little rascal!" Master Huoyun laughed and pointed at her. "Your Xu family is indeed quite good; they have raised you to be an exceptionally well-educated child."

Among the aristocratic families of the Seven Cities, the Three Sects, and the families within the Heavenly Azure Sect, few female cultivators can compare to you.

"Your Excellence is partly due to your efforts, Master."

"You're just trying to flatter your master!" Master Huoyun continued with a smile, "I promise you will give serious consideration to the matter of becoming a guest of the Xu family."

"Thank you, Master."

"Show me your weapon crafting inheritance and let me appreciate it. Let me see how it compares to what I have obtained from the ancient Azure Dragon Sect."

"Yes, Master."

Half an hour later.

"Indeed exquisite. The ancient era was a golden age, with geniuses emerging in all kinds of immortal arts. Although the Azure Dragon Sect was not the most outstanding sect at that time, it still included such a legacy of artifact crafting."

This should only be a part of it.

“Indeed,” Xu Deling nodded in response.

"Although it does not contain the content on refining spiritual treasures, it is more comprehensive and profound than what I learned."

"I will definitely retrieve the spiritual treasure for my master one day."

"Haha, what a fine disciple you are! With such a disciple, I, Huo Yun, have no other desires in this life!"

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Within the territory of the Tiancang Sect, there was no trace of the ancient demon.

However, they also spread the news to the surrounding Nascent Soul level forces, as well as the Xuan Yue Sect, the number one sect in the Tiannan and Northwest regions.

Xuanyue Sect.

On the summit of a mountain shrouded in mist and spiritual energy, there stands a grand hall.

Suddenly, a streak of light flew in and landed in the main hall.

"Master," the middle-aged man in purple robes said, bowing to the old man sitting cross-legged on a futon in front of the main hall.

"What is it?" the old man asked calmly, his eyes still closed.

"In the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm, an ancient demon has possessed a demonic cultivator and is now roaming our Northwest region."

"Tiancang Sect".

The old man suddenly opened his eyes, and two beams of light shot out, shooting straight into the void.

"I see."

"What do you mean by that, Master?"

"No need to ask any more questions. As the sect master of Xuan Yue Sect, you can handle this matter. In this day and age, it's not so easy for the ancient demons to stir up trouble."

Moreover, these are ancient demons who need to possess another's body to escape the secret realm.

The middle-aged man in purple robes pondered for a moment, then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This disciple understands. I will take my leave now."

After saying this, he rode away in a beam of light.

"As expected of someone with great fortune, he stirs up trouble wherever he goes, just like I was in my youth!"

The old man's lips curled slightly. He could naturally sense that the Xuan Yue Sect token containing his divine consciousness was within the territory of the Tian Cang Sect.

However, he wouldn't go out of his way to look for it.

He believed that their fates were intertwined, and they would eventually meet again.

soon.

The Xuan Yue Sect has ordered all sects and forces in the Northwest region to search for the whereabouts of the Ancient Demon. Anyone who kills it will be rewarded by the Xuan Yue Sect.

(End of this chapter)