Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 312 The Ancestral Vein of Tiannan! The Situation in Tiancang (Seeking Subscriptions!)

Hear the words.

Zhang Fan's eyes were sharp as he stared intently at Xu Chuan's face.

Seeing only the determination to find the truth in his eyes, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Things have come to this point, it's futile to hide it from you."

Now that the ancient battlefield has opened, you will definitely have to go there.

Perhaps... we can find that crucial element within!

"May I ask, senior, what is this crucial item?" Xu Chuan's curiosity was piqued.

Zhang Fan's expression gradually turned solemn as he slowly began to speak: "This requires us to talk about the origin of the ancient battlefield."

Previously, I only said that it was a space jointly created by many Mahayana cultivators in the ancient Tiannan.

However, the vastness of the battlefield and the stability of its spatial barriers far exceeded expectations.

Even for a Mahayana cultivator, creating such a grotto-heaven out of thin air would be no easy task.

He made a startling statement: "Therefore, those Mahayana stage predecessors at that time succeeded by borrowing the power of the ancestral vein of Tiannan at that time!"

Xu Chuan was shocked, feeling as if he had truly touched upon an ancient and earth-shattering secret.

But a question arose in his mind: how did Zhang Fan know about something from so long ago?

Zhang Fan did not pause and continued, "That land was not only the battlefield of the final battle in ancient times."

It is the core of the entire Tiannan region!

It is the location of the first sacred site in ancient times!
It is the source of our ancestral lineage!

"What?!" Xu Chuan exclaimed in surprise upon hearing such a secret, his mind racing.

That remote and secluded place was actually the source of the ancestral lineage in ancient times?
Is it the first sacred site of ancient times?!
"Back then, the Mahayana predecessors severed their ancestral lineage with great supernatural powers and opened up the ancient battlefield with their supreme strength."

All beings from both races above the Nascent Soul stage were pulled into that independent space, where a life-or-death battle that would determine their fate unfolded.

And that first holy land was also sealed away, dragged deep into the battlefield, and remained silent for eternity, awaiting the day it would reappear in the world.

Zhang Fan's tone carried a hint of distant emotion, "According to the elders of the Tiannan cultivation world, whoever can seize the first holy land in the future will become the master of Tiannan, and will be worshipped by all races and rule the world."

As he spoke, he stroked his beard and smiled gently: "Of course, such grand ambitions are too far removed from us. I'm afraid we may never see the scenery of the First Holy Land in our lifetime."

"What is the name of that first holy land?" Xu Chuan couldn't help but ask.

“I don’t know.” Zhang Fan shook his head. “All records of the specific names and details of the First Holy Land seem to have been deliberately erased by an invisible force after that great battle.”

Xu Chuan nodded, then suddenly his mind raced, and he remembered the key point from before. He was startled and blurted out, "The key thing you mentioned earlier, senior, could it be... the Tiannan Ancestral Vein?!"

“Exactly!” Zhang Fan’s eyes were burning. “It was because of that earth-shattering battle in ancient times that the ancestral veins were severed from their foundations, causing almost all the spiritual veins in the Southern Region to drop in rank today.”

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is becoming increasingly scarce.

As a result, the Heavenly Dao fell into slumber, suppressing the breakthroughs of all cultivators.

Therefore, reaching the peak of the Nascent Soul stage has become an insurmountable pinnacle for cultivators in this realm.

"How could this be..." Xu Chuan frowned, then asked, "But I've heard that there are dominant forces in both the Tiannan and Heishui regions, with Nascent Soul cultivators in charge?"

“It is true,” Zhang Fan explained. “But those Nascent Soul stage monsters are all forced to hide in their own blessed lands due to the suppression of heaven and earth, and dare not easily reveal their true forms to the world.”

They feared their cultivation level might drop, or that it might trigger an unbearable and terrifying lightning tribulation.

They can only walk in the world by manifesting their magical powers or by creating avatars of their own forms.

However, they also established their own representatives in the world.

My Nascent Soul representative force is located in the central region of Tiannan. Once you advance to the Nascent Soul stage, you will have the opportunity to make contact with them.

Of course, there's no need to over-glorify them; their apparent strength is roughly comparable to that of top-tier Nascent Soul sects.

"So there were such twists and turns in it." Xu Chuan suddenly realized, then asked, "What clues are there about the ancestral vein that was lost in the ancient battlefield?"

"There are still no clear clues." Zhang Fan shook his head. "On the surface, whether it is my Tiannan or the Blackwater region, all forces are trying their best to find the whereabouts of the ancestral vein."

Once a region is found and brought out by one of the parties first, its fortune will immediately surge, and cultivators within the region will find it several times easier to break through bottlenecks.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, the true demons are also eyeing them covetously. Their main objective is to rescue their kin who were sealed in the battlefield years ago. The more they rescue, the stronger their foundation will become.

In Tiannan, we basically reject the True Demons entirely. However, the Blackwater Domain has been corrupted by demonic energy for a long time, and there are many forces within the domain that collude with the True Demons, making the situation more complicated.

"The connections involved are so intricate and dangerous," Xu Chuan sighed softly, deeply aware of the difficulties ahead.

"Let's stop here for today. I've said enough," Zhang Fan said, stroking his beard.

"I have benefited greatly from this, and I am very grateful for your guidance!"

Xu Chuan stood up and respectfully performed a deep bow.

After a moment, he seemed to remember something else and asked, "By the way, I heard that you did not kill the Heavenly Demon Lord on the spot, but captured him alive?"

Zhang Fan smiled faintly and said, "This Fiend is a True Demon Clan expert who has been reborn through possession. After condensing his True Demon Nascent Soul again, he will gradually condense his True Demon Body."

The blood within its body is a precious medicine with extraordinary effects for cultivators who practice body-refining techniques.

Therefore, his value as a living person far exceeds that of a corpse.

"I see." Xu Chuan nodded upon hearing this, understanding in his heart. "Then this junior will not disturb your cultivation any longer, senior."

After saying this, he cupped his hands in greeting again, then turned and left the courtyard.

Although Xu Chuan learned the truth about the prison and the tight security behind it, he did not intend to tell the rest of the Xu family for the time being.

After all, this matter involves too much, and knowing about it is of no benefit.

Three days later.

Zhang Fan left with Xu Mingxian.

News of the defeat of the Greedy Wolf Sect spread throughout the entire Tiancang Prefecture, and Greedy Wolf Sect cultivators from all over the country fled in droves, fearing retaliation from the Tiancang Prefecture.

However, the Wen family, Luo family, Ximen family and other families are more worrying.

After being besieged, only a small portion of the clansmen escaped to the Greedy Wolf Mansion.

If they don't leave, once the Tiancang Sect recovers, they will certainly not let these traitorous families off the hook.

Yuzhuhai, Mojia.

"The Greedy Wolf Sect has actually been defeated? Is the news true?" Mo Wentian frowned deeply.

"Brother, this news is true. The cultivators from the Greedy Wolf Mansion in various places have all fled. As for why, it's because Yan Longzi and Xuan Yue Ancestor of the Heavenly Forging Sect have arrived at the Heavenly Azure Sect."

Tianluo Demon Lord was a true demon who possessed another body and began to cultivate again, but he was captured alive by Xuan Yue Ancestor.

Their destination was Yunxi Town.

After a pause, Mo Wenshang continued, "According to the information I received, Yunxi Town was besieged by the Nie and Chao families, several Golden Core demon cultivators, and seven or eight hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators."

However, Yunxi Town suffered minimal damage, while on the other side, Xu Chuan relied on his divine sense technique to kill five early-stage Golden Core demonic cultivators.

This ultimately led to a battle of wits between the heads of the Xu Chuan and Nie Chao families, while the rest of the onlookers watched.

Only after Ancestor Xuan Yue and his group arrived did the Nie and Chao families, along with the rest of the people, leave.

Upon hearing this, Mo Wentian sighed softly, "The Xu family is indeed formidable; we have underestimated them once again!"

Immediately, he looked at Mo Wenshang and asked, "Do you know what Yanlongzi and Ancestor Xuanyue were doing at the Xu family?"

"I don't know for sure. Yanlongzi only stayed at the Xu family for a short while, and then stayed at the Tianling Sect. As for Ancestor Xuanyue, he stayed for three days. It is said that when he left, he took Xu Mingxian from the Xu family with him."

"Xu Chuan has really good skills to get Xu Deling to join the Tianzhu Sect and Xu Mingxian to join the Xuan Yue Sect. But how did he get in touch with the Xuan Yue Ancestor?"
I've heard that even if a Nascent Soul cultivator visits the Xuan Yue Sect, he might not even grant them an audience.

Mo Wenshang said, "Brother, the fact that the Greedy Wolf Mansion failed this time is a good thing for our Mo family. I heard that Old Ghost Xi was severely injured and almost died this time."

Their lifespan was already short, and now it's probably even shorter.

Once he's dead, my Mo family can seize the entire territory of the Tiancang Sect and become the masters of Tiancang Prefecture.

"It's hard to say." Mo Wentian's eyes flickered slightly.

"Brother, are you referring to the Xu family or the Lei family? Although the Lei family also has experts at the Golden Core stage, it's not that easy for them to successfully break through to the Nascent Soul stage!"
As for the Xu family, True Monarch Ku Rong is indeed powerful and a prodigy, but he is only at the early stage of Golden Core. How could he possibly advance to the perfect Golden Core stage in less than one or two hundred years?
Even if he truly advances to the Nascent Soul stage two or three hundred years later.

By then, my Mo family had already replaced the Tiancang Sect as a behemoth within the Tiancang Prefecture, and could not be easily shaken.

"Xu Chuan is an unfathomable man. I have a feeling that the outcome of this battle is inextricably linked to him."

"Brother, you're overthinking it."

"Being cautious won't hurt, but the Tiancang Sect has been severely damaged, the Seven Cities have been severely damaged, and because of the traitor, they have fallen apart."

But this was precisely the time when my Mo family was expanding rapidly.

"Wen Shang, starting tomorrow, arrange for the transformation of Yuzhu Market into Yuzhu City, and recruit families and independent cultivators from the seven cities of Tiancang."

“Yes, brother!” Mo Wenshang’s eyes were filled with ambition.

After he left, Mo Wentian looked in the direction of Yunxi Town and murmured, "It seems that Tiancang Prefecture is destined to be a battleground between our two families in the future."

However, you should repay this last favor to the Xu family as soon as possible.

Otherwise, we will definitely be hampered in the future!

The era of the Heavenly Cang Sect came to a complete end with this battle.

The last rays of the setting sun will eventually be swallowed up, and after darkness, a new sunrise will surely come.

Baiyun Mountain, Lei Family.

The outcome of this battle was also reported by Lei Wuji to the Lei family patriarch.

Both the Mo family and the Lei family were once suppressed by the Tiancang Sect to the point that they dared not raise their heads.

Now, the mountain that was pressing down on us has finally collapsed.

"Wuji, the Tiancang Sect is already in decline, and the Tiancang Prefecture is about to enter a situation where heroes vie for supremacy. It is time to focus all our efforts on developing the power of our Baiyun Mountain."

"I've heard that there's been some activity at Yuzhufang Market recently."

“They want to build a city, so our Lei family can’t fall behind.”

"Yes, Ancestor," Lei Wuji said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Next, I will go into seclusion to try and break through to the Nascent Soul stage. If I succeed, I will be able to dominate a region. If I perish, my Lei family will have to rely on you from now on."

You can seek alliances with powerful forces.

If isolated and without support, continue to maintain a low profile, keeping the Lei family's forces confined to Baiyun Mountain and Baiyun City.

"Grandson understands. Ancestor, you may go into seclusion with all your might. I will never allow anyone to disturb you."

Yunxi Town.

It has gradually returned to its usual tranquility.

A young man walked down the street and took a sniff. “The familiar scent… I, Mei Yun, am finally back.”

Before arriving at the Xu residence.

When the guards at the gate saw Mei Yun, they looked at her as if they had seen a ghost. "You're Captain Mei? Didn't you die a few years ago?"

"You jinx! Who told you I was dead? I'm just out of contact!"

Mei Yun twitched the corners of her mouth and was about to walk inside, but was stopped by the guards.

Why are you stopping me?

“Captain Mei, you say you’ve gone missing, but words are not enough. I need to report to the chief steward and let him decide. Perhaps you’ve defected to the enemy and are now infiltrating the Xu family to gather information about them.”

"You're the one who's betrayed us! I, Mei Yun, am utterly loyal to the Xu family!"

The guard immediately sent a message to Wu Zhuqi, informing him of the matter.

Wu Zhuqi was also surprised when he heard about this, so he reported it to Xu Chuan.

"He went back to the Xu family?"

"Yes, patriarch, what should we do?"

"Let him test the Heart-Testing Formation. If there are no problems, he can serve as a patrol guard in the manor."

"Yes, master."

Having not noticed Mei Yun at all before, Xu Chuan is now determined to observe her closely, having unexpectedly discovered something amiss.

Even if you want to take on a disciple, you must thoroughly understand his personality.

The same applied to Ye Fan back then.

In addition, Yunxi Town has also begun to expand its urban development, and even plans to include Tianling Sect in it.

For this reason, Xu Chuan made a special trip to the Tianling Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, are you here to see your master? He is still in seclusion and instructed me not to let anyone disturb him."

"No," Xu Chuan shook his head and said, "I've come to find Fellow Daoist Lieyang."

"Looking for me? What's up?"

Xu Chuan smiled slightly, "Today, the Cangzong Sect suffered a severe blow, and its Supreme Elder is on the verge of death. It may take several years or even more than ten years to recover to its full strength."

"And today, as the Cangzong Sect is about to enter a new era, my Xu family naturally must prepare in advance."

Lord Lieyang raised an eyebrow. "Your Xu family wants to become the ruler of Tiancang Prefecture?"

"Every force has probably had this idea; the only difference is whether they have the ability to fight for it."

"Even if the Heavenly Cang Sect is weak, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. In addition, there is the newly established Nascent Soul family, the Mo family. How can the Xu family compete?"

"This is what my Xu family needs to consider. Incorporating the Tianling Sect is not an act of annexation, but rather a mutual assistance."

The stronger my Xu family becomes, the greater the benefits to Deling, and the better it will be for her cultivation.

The Heavenly Feather Sect was founded because of Xu Deling, who was also one of the core members of the Xu family. This is the bond between the two.

“My Xu family can set aside a piece of land near the Tianling Sect to build a weapon-refining market. This place will become a gathering place for weapon refiners from Tiancang Prefecture.”

This also makes it easier for the Heavenly Feather Sect to recruit weapon-refining talents.

"This..." Lord Lieyang stroked his beard and pondered.

"Does Junior Sister Fengling agree?"

"nature."

Lord Lieyang was still shocked when he recalled Xu Chuan's power in fighting two Golden Core Perfection True Monarchs alone a few days ago.

He possessed a top-tier seven-pattern magic weapon, but even if he activated it, it might not be able to surpass Xu Chuan's Azure Dragon Umbrella.

Magical artifacts with sword formations have always been able to unleash power beyond their level.

However, perfectly controlling the sword formation is difficult, requiring powerful spiritual energy and exquisite control techniques.

He was arrogant, believing that even with the Azure Dragon Umbrella, he couldn't unleash half the power of the Azure Dragon Sword Formation, let alone that it was a high-grade defensive magic weapon. Rumors circulated that True Monarch Ku Rong was already the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage in both the Heavenly Azure and Greedy Wolf Palaces.

While this may be an exaggeration, in a one-on-one fight, no one could easily break through his Azure Dragon Umbrella and severely injure him.

"Master Uncle Zhenyangzi really dotes on Junior Sister 'Phoenix Feather', gifting her such a precious magic treasure when Xu Chuan had just formed his core."

He probably never imagined that Xu Chuan, at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, would be able to unleash seventy or eighty percent of the magic weapon's power.

After pondering for a while, True Lord Lieyang said, "After all, it is Junior Sister Fengling of the Tianling Sect who makes the decision. Since she is willing, then this old man has no objection."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lieyang. Also, Fellow Daoist Tianyang and Fellow Daoist Yanzhen, please inform them as well. I will not go and explain to them one by one."

“Okay.” True Lord Lieyang nodded.

Xu Chuan then bid farewell and returned to Yunxi Town.

Rong Tianyang and Yan Zhenzhenjun were aware of this matter, and although they were somewhat surprised, they did not object.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, in the forbidden area behind the Tianling Sect, a vast and powerful aura suddenly erupted, soaring straight into the sky!
In an instant, the wind and clouds surged within a radius of dozens of miles, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged towards that place like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, forming a huge vortex of spiritual energy.

At the center of the vortex, crimson clouds filled the sky, and the faint sound of a dragon's roar echoed in all directions.

An intensely hot pressure, far exceeding anything seen before, enveloped the surrounding area, causing everyone to tremble in their hearts.

The secluded stone chamber suddenly burst open, and a figure slowly stepped out.

It is indeed Yanlongzi!
At this moment, his body was filled with surging spiritual energy, and his eyes shone with a sharp light as they opened and closed, as if flames were burning deep within his pupils.

Clearly, with the help of the Dragon Blood Fruit, he has successfully broken through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm!

After leaving the pass, True Lord Lieyang immediately came to pay his respects and reported that the Xu family intended to build a city and incorporate the Tianling Sect into it.

Upon hearing this, Yan Longzi showed no resentment whatsoever; instead, he clapped his hands and laughed, "Xu Chuan is indeed decisive!"

"Uncle-Master, according to the information I have received, the Mo family and the Lei family are also building cities. The conflict between the two families has just ended, but the turmoil in Tiancang shows no signs of stopping."

"Where there are cultivators, there will be conflict!" Yan Longzi said calmly, "With such potential, the Xu family is destined to be suppressed unless they reach the level of the Lord of the Heavenly Cang."

The best outcome would be being forced to leave Tiancang Mansion.

He paused for a moment, then added, "You don't need to worry about this. The Xu family has its own way of doing things, and that kid is quite shrewd."

However, if you can lend a hand, please do so.

"Understood, Uncle-Master."

"Lieyang, I'm leaving this place to you. I'm going to say goodbye to the Xu family and then I plan to return to Tianzhu Sect."

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master."

Lord Lieyang clasped his hands in a salute, and then Yanlongzi transformed into a blazing rainbow of light, heading straight for Yunxi Town.

Yunxi Town, Xu Family Mansion.

Xu Chuan and Xu Deling sensed the rapidly approaching, powerful aura and quickly rushed out to meet it in mid-air.

After all, without someone to guide him, Yanlongzi would also be blocked outside the Xu family's great formation.

"Congratulations to Senior Yanlongzi on your successful completion of seclusion! May your path to Nascent Soul reach new heights!" Xu Chuan, sensing the unfathomable spiritual pressure emanating from Yanlongzi, cupped his hands in a smile, his tone sincere.

Xu Deling also bowed obediently: "Congratulations, Second Master!"

Yanlongzi, his face glowing, laughed heartily: "Hahaha! No need for formalities."

My breakthrough was made possible thanks to the Dragon Blood Fruit from your Xu family.

"I've come to say goodbye, and I'd also like to ask Deling if you'd like to return to the Heavenly Forging Sect with your master."

“The Xu family is currently in dire need of manpower, and I cannot leave. Once everything is over, I will return to the Heavenly Forging Sect to apologize to my two masters.” Xu Deling looked at Yan Longzi with a firm gaze.

"Very well, I had foreseen this. You may continue your cultivation here. At most several decades or a hundred years, your Xu family should be able to rest easy."

"Thank you very much, Second Master!" Xu Deling bowed respectfully.

Yanlongzi nodded slightly and said, "I'm off."

Having said that, Yanlongzi no longer lingered. With a flicker of his body, he transformed into a dazzling rainbow and soared away, heading straight for Xuan Yue Mansion.

Back in the main hall of the Xu residence.

Xu Deling sat down and said, "Grandfather, building the city is easy to discuss, but the city's protective array must be at least a high-grade third-order array to ensure its stability, and the city walls also need to be reinforced with engraved restrictions."

It's a pity that Fifth Uncle isn't here.

“Mingxian has sacrificed too much for the Xu family. Now he is about to form his core. This time he is cultivating in peace at the Xuan Yue Sect and comprehending the Great Dao of Array Formation. I believe that in just a few years, he will definitely achieve something!”
At that time, it will be more advantageous for my Xu family.

As for the city's protective formation, Grandfather has his own plans.

Xu Chuan has been cultivating under the withered and flourishing tree for the past few months. The withered and flourishing tree has grown completely and will begin to flower and bear fruit in a few more years.

Once the Withering and Flourishing Fruit is formed, it can be used to refine the Withering and Flourishing Pill, which purifies magical power and expands the Qi Sea and Dantian.

At that time, the quality and power of his magic will be comparable to that of a Golden Core cultivator at the peak.

Even without using the Azure Dragon Sword Formation, he could defeat a True Monarch with perfected Golden Core skills by relying on his supernatural abilities and secret techniques.

The number of Yin spirits in the Soul Gathering Banner is constantly increasing, and the Xuan Yin Blood Corpse and skull are also constantly being digested and growing.

During this battle between the two prefectures, Xu Chuan took the opportunity to gather a large number of Foundation Establishment and Golden Core remnant souls. Once all of them are condensed into Yin Souls, the power of the "Soul Gathering Banner" will surge to the level of a top-tier magic weapon.

Even the Xuan Yin Blood Corpse can reach the peak of the third rank.

These demonic creations are extremely prone to backlash, so Xu Chuan has never dared to slack off in cultivating his divine sense for even a day.

Not long ago, I finally made a breakthrough and my divine sense entered the Golden Core Perfection level.

Once he cultivates the "Mysterious Heaven Connecting God Technique" to the second level of perfection, his divine sense will inevitably rise to the limit of the Golden Core stage. At that time, he will be able to use the Divine Sense Crystal to smoothly advance his divine sense to the Nascent Soul stage.

To possess the consciousness of a nascent soul at the early stage of the Golden Core realm is probably an extremely rare and monstrous talent even in ancient times.

a few days later.

Xu Chuan traveled to the Tiancang Mountains and spent a lot of effort to find the Cang family's territory.

Because of the Xi family, the Cang family has kept a low profile for hundreds of years.

The Xi family's Qingmu Zhenjun is renowned, but few know that the Cang family also has a Zhenjun-level expert who has reached the Golden Core stage.

Moreover, he is the number one formation master in Tiancang Prefecture.

Surrounded by towering peaks on all sides, this place acts as a natural barrier. The valley is shrouded in mist and filled with spiritual energy, creating an extremely tranquil environment.

A semi-transparent, pale blue light curtain appeared and disappeared, enveloping the entire valley. The spiritual pressure within it was a clan-protecting array of the third rank, of superior quality.

Through the light screen, one can see the houses in the valley, standing in neat rows, with pavilions, towers, palaces and courtyards arranged in a well-organized manner. Although not ostentatious, they possess a profound and cultural atmosphere.

As soon as Xu Chuan approached, the light screen of the array rippled slightly, and a patrol of guards dressed in Cang family attire immediately appeared, stepping forward warily to question: "Who goes there? This is Cang family territory, no unauthorized personnel allowed!"

"Xu Chuan from Yunxi has come to pay a special visit to the Cang family patriarch," Xu Chuan said calmly, revealing his name.

The guards were taken aback at first, then their faces showed surprise. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"But...that True Lord of Withering and Flourishing?"

The lead guard's tone immediately became much more respectful.

After Xu Chuan nodded in confirmation, the group became even more respectful and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

"Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, I will inform you immediately!" The guard leader immediately took out a communication jade talisman and whispered a few words in a hurry.

A moment later, a portal opened in the great array's light barrier, and a sprightly old man in a green robe emerged from the air. His aura was profound, clearly that of an elder in the late Golden Core stage.

Upon seeing Xu Chuan, he greeted him with a warm smile and cupped his hands in greeting from afar:
"I was unaware of the arrival of True Lord Ku Rong. I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me! Please come in with me."

Xu Chuan returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Fellow Daoist Feng Heng, it's been many years since we last met. I didn't expect you to have already entered the late stage of the Golden Core realm."

"Just lucky, just lucky!" Cang Fengheng waved his hand and smiled, gesturing for him to proceed.

Upon entering the Cang family's territory, Xu Chuan looked around and sensed the abundant spiritual energy, guessing that there was probably more than one third-order spiritual vein here, and perhaps even a third-order superior one.

Given the Cang family's resources, they must have a collection of pills that can help them break through the Golden Core bottleneck.

Even if it's not much, it should be enough to help one or two people who are at the bottleneck of the Golden Core stage break through.

The main hall of the Cang family.

Neither of them sat in the main seat.

A disciple brought in tea and snacks, and then left the main hall.

"True Lord Ku Rong apologizes, but the head of my Cang family is currently in seclusion and cannot come out to entertain you. Please forgive me."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist Feng Heng, our two families are related, so there's no need to be so polite. My son, Mingxian, is your disciple."

Mentioning Xu Mingxian, Cang Fengheng's eyes flickered, and after hesitating for a moment, he asked, "There are rumors that Mingxian went to the Xuan Yue Sect with Ancestor Xuan Yue."
Is he going to join the Xuan Yue Sect?

"That's good too. Mingxian's talent in formations is too high. He is now no less than me, and may even have surpassed me."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "True Lord Ku Rong, what brings you here today?"

"My Xu family intends to build a Cloud Creek City, and we would like to trouble Patriarch Cang to set up a third-grade high-level array in the future."

Given the speed at which cultivators build cities, the city walls will surely be completed in at most one year.

"This"

Cang Fengheng had also heard about this matter, but he did not expect Xu Chuan to come to him so quickly.

Moreover, the Mo family patriarch came in person not long ago for this very reason, and he even gave special instructions to the Cang family on which side to take.

"Is there some difficulty?" Xu Chuan sighed softly, "It seems that Senior Mo has been here."

"How did you know?!" Cang Fengheng looked surprised.

"The only ones who can put pressure on the Cang family are Nascent Soul stage cultivators, while the Xi family patriarch is seriously injured and must be in seclusion to recuperate. So, is it even necessary to ask who it is?"
Furthermore, the Xu family shares the same ambitions as the Mo family, as does the Lei family. And I imagine your Cang family also desires to reclaim the glory and status you held a thousand years ago, doesn't it?"

Cang Fengheng remained silent.

"However, if the Cang family sides with the Mo family and insists on suppressing my Xu family, then let's end our friendship here."

"No, Lord Kurong, let's talk this out." Cang Fengheng said anxiously, "With the relationship with Mingxian, our two families are natural allies."

However, the Cang family cannot disregard the face of the Mo family patriarch. While the Cang family cannot offer assistance openly, it can do so secretly.

"I have a good friend, a rogue cultivator in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, who lives alone on Green Cliff Peak. He is also a third-tier array master. He owes me a favor. Take this array plate to him, and he will definitely help you."

"Master Qingya?"

"Yes."

"What level is he at in the art of array formations?"

"Early-stage Tier 3 Array Master".

Xu Chuan stroked his chin and sighed softly, "Fine, since the Cang family can't help, I won't force them. But please don't stand against my Xu family."

Setting up formations is a small matter, but if they are enemies, my Xu family will show no mercy!

"A third-tier superior formation is difficult for me to break, but my son Mingxian has returned with his skills, so breaking a third-tier formation shouldn't be difficult for him."

"Will Mingxian come back?" Cang Fengheng's eyes lit up.

"Of course, he just went to the Xuan Yue Sect to study the art of formations."

At this point, Xu Chuan's attitude towards Cang Fengheng became much more amiable, and he said with a smile, "True Lord Kurong, rest assured, Immortal Ming was also once my disciple."

No matter what, my Cang family would never be enemies with the Xu family.

If the Xu family has a way to counter the Mo family's patriarch, my Cang family is more than willing to openly support the Xu family.

However, if there is no immediate threat, and the Cang family is in chaos today, then for the sake of the Cang family's legacy, we have no choice but to remain neutral.

Please forgive me, True Lord.

"Understood, then I shall take my leave." Xu Chuan took the charred and somewhat damaged array plate and departed.

Tiancang Sect.

main hall.

"Elder Yun, can the sect's protective formation be repaired?"

Elder Yunfengqi is one of the third-tier formation masters of the Tiancang Sect, and his formation mastery is comparable to that of Cangfengheng.

Yun Fengqi stared directly at Qingmu Zhenjun and sighed softly, "The sect's protective formation is a fourth-order formation. This time, one of its foundations was unexpectedly broken. My formation cultivation is only at the mid-third order, so I am truly powerless to do anything about it."

We can only try our best to repair it, but even if we succeed, the formation will drop in rank.

Furthermore, this area will become a weak point in the sect's protective formation, its defensive strength only reaching the lower third rank.

To what extent will the overall defense of the formation drop?

“Third tier, superior grade.” After a pause, Elder Yun quickly added, “If we were to invite Patriarch Cang, perhaps the situation would be better.”

Qingmu Zhenjun frowned in thought, then said calmly, "The Cang family had previously refused on the grounds that Cang Fengyan was in seclusion. Elder Yun, please try your best to repair it."

A third-grade superior-quality item is barely enough. As for the future, we'll make plans once the Supreme Elder's injuries have healed.

"Yes."

Yun Fengqi clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.

Not long after he left, Xi Fengyue arrived and mentioned that many sect disciples had received edicts from their families and had returned to their clans.

Qingmu Zhenjun was even more furious, "Do you all really think that my Tiancang Sect and my Xi family are doomed?"

Xi Fengyue looked worried. "Right now, the situation in the entire Tiancang Prefecture is turbulent. The Mo family, the Lei family, and the Xu family are all busy building cities and establishing their power bases."

With the seven cities of Tiancang ravaged and some powerful families betraying them, many smaller families are planning to relocate to the three cities of Tiancang.

Among them, the Mo family has the most Jade Bamboo City, followed by the Xu family's Cloud Creek City, and lastly the Lei family's White Cloud City.

Elder Qingmu, what should our Tiancang Sect do now?

We can't just stand by and let them develop like this, can we?

"Since the Cang Sect is weak today, the only way to reverse this decline is to send someone to the three sects to inform them of the cancellation of the three sects."

After that, all three sects were integrated into the Tiancang Sect, and the disciples and elders all enjoyed the resources and benefits of the Tiancang Sect.

In addition, since a large number of families have left the seven cities, they will be merged into one city, Tiancang City, which will be directly under the Tiancang Sect. The position of the city lord will be held by a late-stage Golden Core elder of the Tiancang Sect.

The selection of personnel will be discussed at a later date after the three sects have been integrated.

Xi Fengyue's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed to do it.

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