Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 260 Mingxian Becomes a Disciple, Transformation God's True Inheritance (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

"What?! The Heavenly Elixir actually requires these three main ingredients?!"

"The Heavenly Spirit Flower is a rare third-tier spiritual herb. Although the Moon Crystal Grass and the Crimson Sun Vine are both second-tier, they require harsh environments to grow and are not cheaper than ordinary third-tier spiritual herbs."

"Senior Yanshan, these materials shouldn't be difficult for a Golden Core cultivator like you to find. Don't worry about the spirit stones; my Xu family recently received a windfall."

"I can barely afford it."

Many people smiled slightly, as if they were watching Yanshan Zhenren make a fool of himself.

He sought trouble with a Foundation Establishment cultivator, only to be ridiculed instead.

Even if the entire Qingcang Sect were to search for these three spiritual herbs, it would take more than a few months to find them.

It depends on luck.

“Patriarch Xu, Elder Zong Yanshan was just joking with you, please don’t take it to heart.”

At this moment, an old man walked over. He was the Grand Elder of the Azure Cang Sect. Xu Deling had obtained the secret realm quota from Huo Yun through him.

"Yan Hua, keep your men in check and don't cause trouble," said Master Huoyun.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Huoyun." The Grand Elder of the Azure Cang Sect smiled faintly.

Chen Changge was also curious, so he opened another porcelain bottle. Inside were only three pills, all light blue with cloud patterns on them.

"This pill is..." Elder Cang pondered upon seeing this, seemingly recalling the pill itself, "It seems to be some kind of ancient pill."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "This is the Azure Cloud Pill, a pill that enhances mana at the third level."

"It was obtained by my Xu family from a Golden Core Cave."

"Yes, it is indeed the Azure Cloud Pill. The grade can be determined by the overall color of the pill. A light blue color indicates a low-grade pill, and the cloud pattern is rather blurry."

The medium-grade one is entirely blue, with cloud patterns suddenly becoming clear.

The highest grade is dark green, with specks of gold appearing in the cloud patterns; it even has some effect on those in the later stages of the Golden Core realm.

“Three Azure Cloud Pills, Fellow Daoist Xu, these are truly precious.” Chen Changge carefully put away the Azure Cloud Pills and was about to return them to Xu Chuan, “One bottle of Gathering Yuan Pills is already enough.”

"Fellow Daoist Chen, there's no reason to take back what's given away. Although three Azure Cloud Pills won't make you rise to the top, they can still help you shorten the time it takes to reach the second level of the Golden Core stage."

In addition, Xu chose this pill because of its auspicious meaning.

Fellow Daoist Chen has survived a near-death experience, and your Dao heart is steadfast. I, Xu, believe that in the future you will surely soar to the heavens and become a True Lord-level powerhouse!

A person who has mastered the Golden Elixir and its supernatural powers can be called a True Lord; a person who has reached the Nascent Soul stage can also be called a True Lord!
"Thank you for your kind words, Fellow Daoist Xu!" Chen Changge solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Seeing this, Master Yanshan and Master Heifeng naturally wouldn't bother Xu Chuan anymore.

But seeing it today, I suddenly feel that the Yuan and Fang families' downfall at his hands was not unjust.

Three ancient pills were given away without hesitation.

Such magnanimity and vision are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

If Xu Chuan could hear their thoughts, he would surely ask, "Is the low-grade Azure Cloud Pill very precious?"
The spiritual herbs needed to refine magical power are more common than those for breaking through realms, enhancing spiritual sense, or assisting in breaking through major realms.

The Xu family has collected two copies in the past few years.

Xu Chuan finished refining them all and had fifteen Qingyun Pills in his hand.

There are seven superior-grade stones, five medium-grade stones, and three inferior-grade stones.

Now, all the low-grade Azure Cloud Pills have been given away.

Soon after, Chen Changge's Golden Elixir Ceremony was held.

The grand ceremony was really just about eating and drinking, casual conversations among Golden Core cultivators, and Foundation Establishment cultivators flattering and befriending Golden Core cultivators.

Xu Chuan came here not only to congratulate Chen Changge, but also to find out if there were any array masters among the people who came.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, among those who have come here today, is there any Golden Core cultivator skilled in formations?"

"A Golden Core cultivator skilled in formations? Could it be that Brother Xu wishes to hire someone to set up a grand formation for the Xu family? I heard that your Xu family recently occupied a second-tier spiritual vein in Yunxi Town."

Indeed, a powerful array needs to be set up.

Chen Changge said, "I met someone not long ago, but it's a pity he didn't come today."

"Which Golden Core cultivator?"

"Master Feng Heng of the Cang family is the one who rearranged the protective formation of my Chen family, and it is a mid-grade third-tier defensive formation."

Who came today?

"Cang Yuyang is one of the Golden Core stage cultivators of the Cang family, and also a Golden Core elder of the Tiancang Sect. He comes from Jiaomu Peak and should be an alchemist."

The Elder Mu you met at Tiancang Sect before also came from Jiaomu Peak.

Since you are both alchemists, it might be easier for you to build a good relationship and achieve your goals.

Besides, I've also heard that the Cang family shows favor to those who obtain opportunities from the Heavenly Cang Secret Realm, though I don't know why.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen."

Then, Xu Chuan communicated with Cang Yuyang telepathically, and Cang Yuyang showed no arrogance whatsoever.

It seems that the rumor Chen Changge mentioned is true.

Xu Chuan thought to himself.

A few moments.

Let's get to the point.

"I heard from Fellow Daoist Chen that the Cang family has a True Person Feng Heng, who is a master of formations?"

"What, young friend Xu, do you wish to ask my seventh great-uncle to set up an array?"

Cang Yuyang smiled. Within the sphere of influence of the Tiancang Sect, many Golden Core families had paid a huge price to have the Cang family set up a grand formation.

"Xu Chuan is a person who is destined to be with the Tiancang Secret Realm. The ancestor left a last instruction that all members of the Cang family should befriend those who bring out opportunities and inheritances from the Tiancang Secret Realm."

Thinking of this, he added, "It would be quite expensive to ask my seventh great-uncle to set up the formation. Other aristocratic families would charge 50,000 spirit stones for a low-grade third-order formation."

If it's a mid-grade item, it will cost over 100,000.

As for the Xu family, they are somewhat connected to my Cang family. I can ask him to lower his fees, but ten thousand spirit stones will be a must.

"Senior Yuyang has misunderstood. This junior would like to ask Senior Fengheng to give my son Mingxian some guidance."

He is also a formation master, but he is currently at a bottleneck and unable to advance further.

Cang Yuyang's pupils contracted slightly, and he was stunned for a moment before looking at Xu Mingxian beside Xu Chuan.

"That's it"

Cang Yuyang pondered for a moment, "This is a difficult matter. My seventh great-uncle may not agree."

"Xu still has two Qingyun Pills, which can be used as payment."

"I will inquire about it for you when I return. If I do not send anyone to inform you in seven days, it means that this matter has not succeeded, and young friend Xu should no longer have any hope."

"Thank you very much, Senior Yuyang."

After a while.

Cang Yuyang suddenly realized something, “Wait, Xu Chuan is an alchemist, with profound knowledge of alchemy. His granddaughter has become a disciple of Huo Yun, and I have heard that she is also extraordinary in the art of crafting.”

His son was actually a formation master.

If he's just a first-tier array master, there's no need to invite Seventh Grandmaster, unless he's a top-tier second-tier array master or higher!

"What kind of family is this Xu family, with people in every generation skilled in a particular art? Could there be a descendant with a talent for talisman making hidden away?"
As expected of someone who received the inheritance from the Heavenly Azure Realm, he is indeed somewhat different.

It seems that we need to let our seventh great-uncle think about this carefully.

With family members skilled in alchemy, weapon crafting, and formation techniques, it would be difficult for the Xu family not to rise to prominence in the future, given time to develop.

As for time

Cang Yuyang thought of the hundred-year protection that Xu Chuan had obtained from the Tiancang Sect.

"I wonder what the Xu family will be like a hundred years from now?"

With Xu Mingxian's path to mastering formations showing promise, Xu Chuan felt his trip had been worthwhile.

The ceremony has concluded.

Master Huoyun led several people back to the Xu family first, and then took Xu Deling back to Huoyun Valley.

Master Yanshan and Master Heifeng learned on this trip that Xu Chuan was no ordinary person, and that Master Huoyun and Chen Changge had an unusual relationship with him as well.

They might even fight a major battle against the two of them for the sake of the Xu family.

This would be a net loss for them.

After much deliberation, both of them decided to abandon targeting the Xu family and instead try to support other Foundation Establishment families.

Perhaps not as much as the Yuan and Fang families used to give.

But even a fly's leg is still meat.

Four or five days passed in the blink of an eye.

Everything in Yunxi Town was calm and peaceful, and everything was going according to Xu Chuan's plan.

Xu Chuan had initially thought that Master Yanshan and Master Heifeng might target the Xu family, but after several days of silence, he began to suspect that they had given up.

After all, the Yuan and Fang families were not their only options.

"Is it because the cost of targeting my Xu family is too high that you gave up?" Xu Chuan muttered to himself, then shook his head and chuckled, "Never mind, it's fine this way."

"Developing peacefully and quietly, that's the Xu family's style!"

The next day.

A disciple from the Cang family came and said that Master Feng Heng would come to the Xu family in five days.

Xu Chuan was overjoyed.

Cang Fengheng had heard that the Xu family had produced geniuses in immortal arts for generations, and that Xu Chuan's son might be a top-tier second-tier array master, which piqued his interest and prompted him to come and see for himself.

Xu Mingxian was also well prepared.

Five days later.

Cang Fengheng arrived gracefully, accompanied by Cang Yuyang.

With a sweep of his divine sense, Cang Yuyang knew the location of the Xu family, and then he and Cang Fengheng landed in front of the Xu family's gate.

As for why they didn't go into the mansion.

Cang Fengheng could tell at a glance that the Xu residence was protected by a powerful formation, and forcibly breaking in would be too domineering.

"May I ask if the visitor is the Venerable Feng Heng?"

Cang Fengheng nodded slightly.

The guards immediately invited the two in respectfully and sent someone to inform Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian.

Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian entered the main hall and bowed to the two, saying, "Junior Xu Chuan (Xu Mingxian) greets Senior Feng Heng and Senior Yu Yang."

"When I came in just now, I had a vague feeling that your Xu family's mansion was set up with more than one major formation, am I right?"

"Senior has discerning eyes," Xu Mingxian said.

"The outer layer is a second-tier high-grade formation, while the inner one should be a third-tier low-grade formation."

"Third tier?!" Cang Yuyang exclaimed in shock.

"At the eighth level of Foundation Establishment, you already have the skill of a third-tier formation. Your talent in formations is even greater than mine. I am only at the mid-grade level of a third-tier formation. I don't know how much I can guide you."

"Thank you, senior. I have deduced a top-tier second-order formation called the Cloud Sky Illusion Formation. I humbly request that you enter the formation and offer your guidance."

"You can even deduce formations?" Cang Yuheng was utterly astonished.

Xu Chuan smiled faintly: "My Xu family has relatively few collections of array formation books. We have collected some first and second-order array formations, and my son has also deduced some of them himself."

However, for formations of the third rank and above, he has only collected one or two so far, and as for deducing them, it is extremely difficult for him at his current level.

Cang Yuyang said, "Patriarch Xu, from what I hear, it seems that the reason your son Xu Mingxian only has the skill of a third-tier low-grade array is because the Xu family can only collect array manuals of this grade?"

"Senior Yu Yang's opinion is not wrong, after all, whether or not my son can comprehend a mid-grade third-order formation depends on whether he first obtains the inheritance of this grade of formation."

Only after careful consideration can we determine whether his current level of understanding is sufficient for further comprehension.

Cang Yuyang fell into deep thought.

Cang Fengheng said, "The limitations of comprehending immortal arts are basically only in one's own talent and comprehension. Your son has a high enough talent for formations and a strong enough comprehension, so it is possible for him to comprehend even fourth-order formations."

Conversely, those lacking talent, even Golden Core stage cultivators, can barely comprehend second-tier formations.

"Seventh Grand Uncle, why do I feel like you're alluding to me?"

"You have a problem with that? You can refine pills, but your pill refining skills are mediocre. You can form formations, but your formation skills are also mediocre. I should have named you Pingping (meaning mediocre) when you were born!"

Upon hearing this, Cang Yuyang immediately wilted, showing none of the composure he had displayed as a Golden Core cultivator upon his arrival.

This must be what they call bloodline suppression!

After suppressing Cang Yuyang, Cang Fengheng continued, "Of course, if you were to actually try to comprehend a fourth-order formation now, it would be extremely difficult, not because you lack talent or comprehension."

Moreover, the higher the level of the formation, the greater the influence of its array patterns on the soul.

Even if a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator's soul can comprehend it, it will likely be intermittent and difficult to sustain.

Just like alchemy, if someone at the Foundation Establishment stage wants to refine a fourth-tier pill, even if they have no problem understanding the changes in medicinal properties, they must still master the flame at the Golden Core level or above.

"Control its temperature changes, judge the refining time, and see if your spiritual sense can withstand it."

Xu Chuan seemed to be deep in thought.

As a man who actually succeeded in refining fourth-order pills at the Foundation Establishment stage, he felt he had the most right to speak on this matter.

He simply cannot speak right now.

If he were to attempt to refine it again at this point, it would most likely fail.

Because there are no conditions.

"Perhaps I should consider asking Senior Huoyun to refine a magic weapon pill furnace for me. Of course, it would be best if Ling'er could refine it, which would save on the refining fee."

"Let me see the top-tier second-order formation you've deduced," Cang Fengheng suddenly said.

"Senior, please."

The group arrived at the small square in the front yard.

Xu Chuan and Cang Yuyang stepped aside, handing the space over to the two of them.

With a flick of his sleeve, Xu Mingxian sent seven array flags shooting out of his storage bag and landing around Cang Fengheng.

All of a sudden.

Wisps of cloud surged forth, completely enveloping his body, while the array flags slowly disappeared into the void, becoming difficult to observe.

"Is this an illusion array? It looks more like a cloud and mist array."

Then, the clouds and mist dissipated.

Cang Fengheng sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes closed, motionless.

Of course, this is how it appears to outsiders.

But inside the great formation, it was like a white, misty world.

An invisible wave eroded Cang Fengheng's soul.

Unfortunately, its spirit is strong and its consciousness is powerful, making it difficult to truly influence it.

Cang Yuyang's figure appeared in the white mist, his face showing tension. "Seventh Grand Uncle, the Fifth Elder just sent me a message saying that the Xi family has finally made a move against our Cang family."

The Cang family is in complete chaos right now, let's hurry back to the Cang family!

Upon hearing this, Cang Yuyang's pupils contracted slightly, and his soul wavered for a moment.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, a powerful surge of magic power poured out, instantly turning Cang Yuyang into countless wisps of mist and dissipating. "Cang Fengheng, die!"

"Go to hell!"

"die!"

Countless enemies of the Cang family appeared, launching attacks on Cang Fengheng one after another.

Cang Fengheng's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, as if he saw through everything, and he remained unmoved by their attacks.

All spells, magical artifacts, and magical tools were completely penetrated.

"Cang Fengheng, die!"

The one who appeared this time was the patriarch of the Xi family, while today it is the Nascent Soul Grand Elder of the Cang Sect.

He flung out a golden flying sword, which, carrying a terrifying sword light, shot towards Cang Fengheng's chest.

This scene was exactly the same as when they fought the ancient demon.

"How could mere illusions possibly disturb my peace of mind!"

Just as the flying sword was about to strike, Cang Fengheng's robe suddenly glowed with a blue light, blocking the attack. However, he was struck as if by a heavy blow and his body was thrown backward at lightning speed.

Countless figures appeared again, including members of the Cang family, members of the Xi family, and people who had been sponsored by the Cang family in the past. They launched an attack while cursing.

Cang Fengheng knew that these attacks were a mix of real and feints.

However, he was unable to discern it immediately, seemingly because the invisible influence of the great formation weakened his judgment.

"Impressive!" Cang Fengheng thought to himself with admiration.

Even he found it somewhat troublesome. If it were someone below the Golden Core stage, entering the formation would be impossible to resist the formation's influence on their soul unless their Dao heart was firm and their will was strong.

They will become completely immersed in the illusion until death.

"Break it for me!"

A powerful aura belonging to a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator erupted, ripples spreading outwards, and all the people shrouded in clouds and mist around them vanished.

“Yes, the position of the array flags is constantly changing.” Cang Fengheng’s lips curled up slightly. “It might not be easy for ordinary Golden Core cultivators to find the position of the array flags, but it is not difficult for a third-tier array master at the Golden Core level.”

He made a hand seal with both hands, then drew a sword-finger gesture in front of his eyes, a hidden glint flashing in his eyes as he scanned his surroundings.

The formation of the Cloud Illusion Array gradually became clear in his eyes.

"found it."

Cang Fengheng pointed his sword at the void, leaving seven marks.

Buzz buzz buzz~
Seven battle flags, each about a foot in size, were shaken out of the void and appeared.

Suddenly.

The clouds in the great formation dissipated.

The scene before Xu Chuan and Cang Yuyang's eyes suddenly changed, from sitting cross-legged to one of them with one hand behind their back, pointing their swords into the air.

Seven array flags floated in the air, controlled by magical power, and could no longer be linked together to form an array.

Xu Mingxian bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I am completely convinced."

"Haha." Cang Fengheng was in a good mood and withdrew his magic power. The seven array flags instantly flew back to Xu Mingxian's body, circled once, and then disappeared into the storage bag at his waist.

"I've only benefited from your cultivation and inheritance, haven't I? Did you really deduce this formation yourself?"

Xu Mingxian nodded. "This formation is based on cloud and mist formations, illusion formations, and divine sense interference formations, and incorporates killing formations, allowing it to change between reality and illusion."

"Incredible. If you can comprehend the third-order illusion array and integrate it, it can even affect the Golden Core soul. Perhaps it can truly make even early-stage Golden Core cultivators fall into the illusionary demons."

"You flatter me, senior. Please give your comments." Xu Mingxian clasped his hands in a fist salute again.

Cang Fengheng smiled and shook his head, "I can't comment. Your understanding and comprehension of formations are actually not much lower than mine, and you even surpass me in the art of deducing formations."

After all, I, an old man, am not capable of fusing the four great formations into one, and deduce such a phantom killing formation.

"Would you be willing to become my disciple and return to the Cang family with me?" Cang Fengheng paused for a moment, then said, "If you agree, I and the Cang family behind me can help you fully realize your Core Formation, and we can also impart our Cang family's array techniques to you without reservation."

"Please forgive me, senior. Our clan is small. If I leave again, my Xu family will have few core members left."

"You don't need to worry about the Xu family. It's quite easy for my Cang family to protect a Foundation Establishment family."

"Does the senior know what it means to be 'beyond one's reach'?"

Just a few months ago, my Xu family received the protection of the Tiancang Sect. How long has it been? The two top families of Yunxi Town have launched a full-scale attack. If it weren't for my Xu family having a trump card…

Cang Fengheng fell silent.

For some desperate families, if they go berserk, they will naturally not care about the threat of Golden Core cultivators or even Nascent Soul cultivators.

They are the same.

If one day the Xi family really wants to destroy the Cang family, then the Cang family will certainly not let the Xi family off easy.

However, Cang Fengheng was truly delighted with Xu Mingxian's talent in array formations.

In the future, he will surely become a third-tier high-grade array master like his elder brother Cang Fengyan, or even a fourth-tier one.

Befriending them now would be entirely beneficial to the Cang family.

"In that case, I will accept you as my disciple. You can stay at the Xu family and study and cultivate on your own. If you have any doubts about the Dao of Formations, you can come to my Cang family for guidance."

Surely you'll agree to that now?

"Without this master-disciple relationship, even if I wanted to pass on some of my array-building skills to you, I wouldn't be able to."

Cang Yuyang was slightly startled. He hadn't expected his seventh great-uncle to value him so much. This was practically a free way of passing on his knowledge of array formations.

"It seems that Tiannan Region is truly tolerant of some geniuses." Xu Chuan originally thought that it would be enough to ask the other party to give him some third-order array Dao classics.

If Xu Mingxian can now obtain the Cang family's array formation inheritance, he may become a fourth-order array master in the future.

Legend has it that the founder of the Cang family and the founder of the Tiancang Sect was a fourth-order grandmaster of formations, and he was the one who set up the entire protective formation of the Tiancang Sect.

Therefore, the Cang family must have a fourth-order array formation inheritance.

"Thank you, senior. I am willing!"

"Disciple Xu Mingxian greets Master!" Xu Mingxian knelt down and kowtowed.

Cang Fengheng stroked his beard and laughed, "Hahaha, this trip has been a pleasant surprise."

"Good disciple, get up. This is a gift from your master." Cang Fengheng took out a jade slip and said, "Inside is a third-tier, mid-grade or lower array Dao inheritance."

"It also contains my experience in setting up formations and my understanding of formations. You should study it first. As for something even better, even I would have to consult my elder brother before I can obtain a copy from the clan."

"These are enough for this disciple to study for a long time. Thank you, Master."

Cang Fengheng smiled and nodded slightly, then took out a token and handed it to him, informing him of the location of the Cang family's territory.

Soon after, the two left.

"Seventh Grand Uncle, isn't it a bit too impulsive of you to suddenly accept a disciple like this?"

On the way, Cang Yuyang asked.

"He has the potential to become a fourth-tier array master. Do you think I should miss out on such an array genius?"

"Impossible. Our clan has produced many array geniuses over the past thousand years, but apart from our ancestor, not a single one has ever reached the fourth-tier array master level."

Cang Fengheng glanced at him indifferently, "You only just entered the door of array formations. Because it was difficult, you went to learn alchemy. Naturally, you don't know how terrifying Xu Mingxian's talent is."

The art of formations places the greatest emphasis on comprehension and the ability to deduce.

Our clan possesses a wealth of array formation knowledge, and we have no shortage of individuals with exceptional aptitude for array formations, but none possess his talent for deduction.

He sighed softly and continued, "Perhaps it is because the Xu family lacks the inheritance of formation techniques that he has to rely on his own comprehension and deduction."

If there is no inheritance of array formations, then deduce the array formations yourself.

Establish your own legacy!

Such a person's future achievements in the art of array formations are limitless!

"I see. Yu Yang was short-sighted," Cang Yu Yang said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Cang Fengheng had something else he didn't say: the fourth-order inheritance of the Cang family was incomplete, and only those with exceptional talent in the art of deduction could complete it.

Only he and his elder brother, both third-tier array masters, knew about this matter within the clan.

This is also why Cang Fengheng was so eager to take Xu Mingxian as his disciple.

Perhaps we can use his help to complete it in the future.

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Having received the array formation inheritance from the Cang family, Xu Mingxian began to seclude himself to study it.

Xu Chuan himself is quite busy, as he needs to study the "Dan Jing" (Classic of Alchemy) and comprehend supernatural powers.

Therefore, they had no choice but to appoint one of the Wu family and one of the Yan family as the steward and deputy steward, respectively, to handle some miscellaneous affairs of the Xu family and deal with some outsiders.

With this identity, even if they are of low status and weak strength, Foundation Establishment cultivators from other families will still treat them with respect and smiles.

Having been in Tiannan Region for five or six years, he has successively destroyed three powerful Foundation Establishment families, and also controls Yunxi Town, owning many nearby industries. His accumulated resources have completely surpassed those of Dongxi.

"The foundation of my Xu family in the first and second tiers should be no less than that of a Golden Core family. As for the accumulation of high-level cultivation, it is even more advanced. The only thing missing is that our family produces a Golden Core cultivator."

Xu Chuan sighed softly, "The path to forming a core through supernatural powers is indeed difficult!"

"No wonder Chen Changge, with his Heavenly Spiritual Root talent and the resources of the Chen family and the Green Wood Sect, still failed."

"take it easy."

A moment later, Xu Chuan brushed his hand over the ring on his hand, and with a flash of light, a moon-white flying sword appeared out of thin air before him.

Then, the temperature in the quiet room began to drop rapidly.

"If its mere existence possesses such power, what would it be like when it unleashes its full power?"

This was the only one among his many gains that Xu Chuan couldn't quite figure out.

He showed it to Xu Deling, but she couldn't determine its grade. After all, she had very little experience with magic weapons, and could only guess that it might be a high-grade magic weapon, or even higher.

"Never mind, we can refine it after we form our core."

Just as Xu Chuan was about to put it into his storage ring, a voice suddenly rang in his mind, "Foundation Establishment junior."

Xu Chuan was startled, his eyes immediately scanning his surroundings, and his divine sense spread out.

But, nothing was gained.

"Which esteemed elder has graced my Xu family with their presence? Please show yourself."

“No need to be nervous!”

The sound started again.

Xu Chuan finally pinpointed the source of the sound; it was coming from the magical flying sword before him, whose surface emitted an extremely faint fluctuation.

"Senior, are you the spirit of this magical artifact?"

Xu Chuan guessed that this magical treasure had an extraordinary origin, but he never expected that it would also give birth to a spirit.

No, even if a magical artifact can develop sentience, it could never reach this level of intelligence. Even the legendary spiritual artifacts couldn't do that.

That leaves only one possibility.

There must be a wisp of the primordial spirit of an ancient cultivator residing here.

The thought of destroying this primordial spirit flashed through his mind in an instant.

"Don't be nervous. Even if I could, I wouldn't be able to possess you, let alone my current special circumstances."

"What are you saying, senior? I don't understand."

“You are a cautious and intelligent person. I can naturally guess what you are thinking. Speaking of which, I should be considered your senior sister.”

"You are a true disciple of the Ancient Azure Dragon Sect?!" Xu Chuan was shocked.

"Ten thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye, and my Azure Dragon Sect has also become ancient?"

"Time truly is merciless!"

Then, the other party slowly said, "My name is Murong Yun, one of the true disciples of the Canglong Sect. This sword is my personal sword, a low-grade spiritual treasure, containing the power of Taiyin, hence the name 'Taiyin'."

In the ancient war, I perished in the secret realm, and "Taiyin" was also demoted in rank.

Before his death, he used a secret technique to merge a wisp of his primordial spirit with the spirit of a magical artifact, becoming a being akin to an artifact spirit, and then fell into a deep slumber.

"May I ask what your cultivation level was, senior? What happened in the ancient war? There were once Mahayana cultivators in the Southern Region, so why is the highest level now only Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Murong Yun said, "Don't be too greedy. With your current strength, knowing too much won't do you any good. As for my cultivation, I just broke through to the Nascent Soul stage on the eve of the great battle."

"Don't even think about killing me!" Murong Yun sighed helplessly, "With your current level of cultivation, I can't hide such strong thoughts from you."

"How dare I, a junior?"

"Even if you want to, you can't do it. Although I have just entered the Nascent Soul stage, my Nascent Soul has already transformed into a Primordial Spirit. A Primordial Spirit is difficult to destroy unless you reach the Nascent Soul stage or possess a secret technique to destroy a Primordial Spirit."

Ordinary divine sense techniques cannot destroy me.

I never imagined that, ten thousand years later, someone would still become a true disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect.

"Senior Yun, I am merely a candidate."

"With your understanding of the withering and flourishing supernatural power, you are only one step away from comprehending the meaning of the supernatural power. When you enter the realm of supernatural power, you can condense the seed of the supernatural power and break through to the Golden Core stage."

Stop having those useless thoughts. You think you can seal me away if you can't kill me?

"Wouldn't it be more useful for you to keep me, your senior sister?" Don't forget that all the true disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect are at the Core Formation stage of supernatural powers. With me around, you can avoid many detours on your cultivation path.

"Senior Sister Yun is willing to help me?"

"Of course it's not free. I'm too weak, and if I want to stay conscious, I need to find someone who has at least cultivated the Yin Technique as my host."

"Host?"

"It means becoming its natal magic weapon, growing together with it, and using secret techniques to become its spirit. After that, I can only follow the path of the spirit.

Until one day I completely shed my physical form and embark on the path of spiritual practice again.

But don't worry, if she agrees, I can pass on my legacy, and with my help, her future is limitless.

Xu Chuan sighed softly, "So it turns out that Senior Sister Yun has taken a liking to my Yue'er."

"Otherwise what? Now that my primordial spirit has been revived, a brief burst of energy to escape is not a problem, and I can even kill you. Even the old dragon in your spirit beast pouch can't stop me."

Of course, the consequence of doing this is that I might fall into a deep sleep again for a thousand years, or even ten thousand years.

Murong Yun frankly said, "Therefore, Junior Brother Xu, our cooperation will benefit you, your granddaughter, and me as a whole."

"Senior Sister Yun, please make a vow that you will not do anything to harm my Xu family, directly or indirectly. If you agree to this, I will cooperate with you."

"You are indeed cautious. But you only trusted that peak third-tier dragon after it agreed to become your mount, right?"

Otherwise, your Xu family wouldn't be able to control a demonic beast of this rank.

"Should Senior Sister agree or not?"

"Alright, I'll swear it right now!"

"If I ever do anything to harm the Xu family, directly or indirectly, may my weapon be shattered, my spirit vanish, and I be banished from the cycle of reincarnation!"

"Are you satisfied now?"

"Thank you for your understanding, Senior Sister Yun. By the way, does Senior Sister have any copy of the Water Emperor Scripture?" Xu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief and clasped his hands in a fist and smiled.

"Is this the kind of cultivation technique that Xu Deyue practices?"

"Junior brother doesn't know either, senior sister, why don't you help me take a look at the origins of this cultivation technique?"

"You really know how to order people around," Murong Yun sighed. "Bring out the cultivation technique."

(End of this chapter)