Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 313 Recruiting Another Guest, Taking Mei Yun as a Disciple (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets!)

Upon hearing this news, some of the three clans were happy while others were sad.

The three sects did not suffer too much loss this time, and some sects began to consider leaving the Tiancang Sect in the future.

However, when news of his integration into the Tiancang Sect arrived, this plan completely fell through.

As for resistance, although the Tiancang Sect was injured, it still had the strength to destroy the three sects, and the three sects were originally subordinate to the Tiancang Sect.

Most people were overjoyed to hear that they could enjoy the same treatment as disciples of the Tiancang Sect.

After all, the disciples of the three sects are far inferior in reputation compared to the disciples of the Tiancang Sect.

The merger of seven cities into one, creating Tiancang City, shocked countless people.

They were all amazed by the Tiancang Sect's boldness.

Many people believe that the fate of the Tiancang Sect may not be sealed yet.

The Golden Core families of the seven cities were persuaded one by one by Elder Yang, who was sent by the Tiancang Sect.

After all, he was a powerful expert at the ninth level of the Golden Core stage.

The construction plan for Tiancang City also quietly began, with the spiritual veins of the seven cities being extracted and concentrated in the former Fangsu City, now Tiancang City.

The city is expected to be expanded to twice its original size.

Once completed, it will undoubtedly become the largest city in Tiancang Prefecture!

Upon learning this news, Mo Wenshang immediately went to inform Mo Wentian.

"The Tiancang Sect has truly shown great courage by uniting the three sects and merging the seven cities. It must have been the idea of ​​True Monarch Qingmu. Although he is somewhat lacking in cultivation, his strategy and handling of affairs are quite good."

"Big brother, are we going to cause trouble?"

"No need." Mo Wentian raised his hand and smiled, "Even if the setting sun moves slowly, it will eventually descend the mountain."

Even if it could salvage some of its momentum, he probably didn't anticipate that the merged Tiancang Sect would only become a sieve, leaking air everywhere.

"Big brother has a long-term vision and gave me a warning early on."

"No need for flattery, have you managed to get the rogue cultivator into the Xu family's ranks yet?"

Mo Wenshang shook his head. "The Xu family has no plans to recruit anyone recently. Even people who know each other will find it difficult to become Xu family guards."

So I had them all help build Cloud Creek City, and also took the opportunity to cause them some trouble.

"what have you done?"

"Isn't Yunxi Town close to the Tiancang Mountains? The Tiancang Mountains are full of monsters."

"You want to lure the monsters to attack Yunxi City? I doubt it will work!"

"We can't afford to seriously injure them, but causing them some trouble is definitely acceptable. What do you think, brother?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Wentian's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately said, "Fine, since we've already done it, let's do it discreetly and leave no evidence."

"I understand, I'll go and get back to work now."

"Ah."

At this time, Xu Chuan was unaware of the dramatic changes that had already taken place in the Tiancang Sect.

He arrived at Qingya Peak in the direction indicated by Cang Fengheng.

This peak is steep and shrouded in mist, possessing a remarkable spiritual aura.

Xu Chuan's divine sense spread out like a tide, and in an instant he discovered a cave halfway up the mountain, concealed by a simple restriction.

With a swift movement, he transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the cave.

Inside the cave, an old man dressed in a simple blue robe, with slightly disheveled hair, was deducing the formation on a plate, his brows furrowed. He was none other than Master Qingya.

Sensing the presence of outsiders, he suddenly looked up, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

Xu Chuan landed in front of the cave and cupped his hands, saying, "I apologize for disturbing you. Are you Master Qingya? I am Xu Chuan from Yunxi. I have come to pay my respects on the recommendation of Elder Cangfengheng."

"So it is the renowned True Lord Ku Rong who has arrived."

Qingya Zhenren was surprised to hear this, but he did not open the cave's array to let Xu Chuan in. After a short pause, he asked, "Did you say that Cang Fengheng recommended you, Zhenjun?"

Do you have a token?

Xu Chuan patted his storage bag and took out a charred and somewhat damaged array plate.

"It really is Fellow Daoist Cangfeng Heng who has sent the True Lord here. Since that's the case, please come in, True Lord."

Master Qingya opened the array's restrictions.

Seeing a large blank space appear on the light screen in front of him, Xu Chuan stepped inside, and then the cave door opened automatically.

The main hall inside the cave.

Master Qingya was already waiting here.

Xu Chuan didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I want to build Yunxi City and need to set up a third-order grand formation. I heard that you are also a third-order formation master, so I have come to invite you to preside over the formation."

"Invite me to set up the formation?" Master Qingya frowned slightly. "Cangfeng Heng's mastery of formations is even greater than mine. True Lord, you are familiar with him. Why not ask him to take action? Wouldn't that be better?"
Moreover, when he visited me several years ago, he proudly boasted that he had taken on a genius disciple whose mastery of formations was already no weaker than his own. It seems he's from your Xu family, isn't he?"

“Indeed.” Xu Chuan nodded slightly. “However, the Cang family is unable to intervene due to certain reasons, and my son is not currently in Tiancang Mansion. Therefore, it is up to you, Fellow Daoist, to take action.”

but"

"But what?"

"Originally, I only wanted to ask you to set up the formation, but now that I see your sincerity in the Dao of formations, your quiet cultivation here, and your indifference to worldly affairs, I am filled with admiration."

Therefore, I, Xu, would like to invite you to come out of seclusion and join my Xu family as a guest elder.

I wonder if you would be willing?

"Since you know I only wish to study formations here, why bother speaking?!"

“Fellow Daoist Qingya, please don’t be so quick to refuse.” Xu Chuan observed his expression, smiled calmly, and took out an ancient jade slip: “This is my sincere offer. Please take a look first.”

Master Qingya accepted the jade slip with some skepticism and immersed his divine sense into it.

This is a jade slip rubbing of the "Array Formation Manual". Xu Chuan has several copies in his possession, which he intends to use to recruit array masters in the future.

"This is."

"The Record of Formations" is mostly a basic treatise, but its analysis of the principles of formations and its insights into the connection of runes are insightful, profound, and directly address the essence of formations.

Many of these viewpoints were completely new to Master Qingya, making him, who had been immersed in the Dao of Arrays for hundreds of years, feel enlightened, as if a brand new door had been opened before his eyes!

As for the subsequent content involving the third-order array, there was a divine sense restriction, which Xu Mingxian personally set up, but he also told Xu Chuan how to break it.

Qingya Zhenjun's face was full of shock, and his gaze toward Xu Chuan was completely different: "May I ask Zhenjun, where...where did this record come from?"

This is something no ordinary person could have written!

Xu Chuan calmly said, "This item comes from Ancestor Xuan Yue."

"Ancestor Xuan Yue?!" True Person Qingya gasped, his heart filled with shock.

The patriarch of the Xuan Yue Sect is a true giant in the Northwest Region!

But what Qingya Zhenren admired even more was that the other party was the number one formation master in the Northwest, rumored to have reached the late stage of the fourth rank.

His mastery of formations ranks among the top ten in the entire Tiannan region!

"The True Lord actually managed to obtain the Xuan Yue Ancestor's 'Array Formation Records'?!"

His gaze toward Xu Chuan was immediately filled with awe and disbelief.

"Not long ago, Ancestor Xuan Yue came to my Yunxi Town. Everyone knows about this. If you were a guest of my Xu family at that time, you might have been able to see Ancestor Xuan Yue and ask him for advice on formations with my son."

Xu Chuan smiled slightly and pressed on, saying, "Actually, my son Xu Mingxian recently became a disciple of Ancestor Xuan Yue and is currently studying formations at the Xuan Yue Sect."

Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to visit you, fellow Daoist.

"I'm not boasting, but my son Mingxian's mastery of array formations ranks among the top three in the entire Tiancang Prefecture. Perhaps only the Cang family patriarch, Cang Fengyan, can surpass him in this regard."

After a pause, Xu Chuan smiled and said, "If you are willing to join my Xu family and serve as a guest elder in array formations, I can give you a copy of this 'Array Formation Notes' for your study."

I believe that if you study diligently, you will surely gain something.

And when Mingxian returns after completing his studies, fellow Daoist, you can discuss formations with him.

As Master Qingya listened to Xu Chuan's words and looked at the jade slip in his hand, his mind raced.

The Xuan Yue Ancestor's "Array Formation Notes," and the prospect of having near-top-tier array formation geniuses as future companions... these conditions were incredibly tempting for someone as obsessed with array formations as him.

This is far more appealing to him than simply offering rewards for setting up the formation.

He remained silent for a long time, his expression shifting, before finally letting out a long sigh, followed by relief and resolve.

He stood up and solemnly cupped his hands to Xu Chuan: "True Lord Ku Rong is so sincere. If I were to refuse again, I would be stubborn and unyielding!"

"Thanks to the True Lord's favor, this old man from Qingya wishes to join the Xu family as a guest elder!"

A mere formation master, easily controlled!

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "It is an honor for my Xu family that you, fellow Daoist, can join us!"

When he arrived, Xu prepared a warm welcome for him.

"Why wait until another day? Please wait for me for the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, and I will go with you to the Xu family now."

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to be so impatient. Very well, I'll wait outside the cave for a while."

In the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.

Master Qingya stepped out of the cave and bowed to Xu Chuan, saying, "Thank you for waiting so long, Master. Let's go."

He left with Xu Chuan without looking back.

"Fellow Daoist, do you not feel any attachment to this place at all?"

"I am a wandering cultivator who makes my home wherever I go. I only settled here because I found this place to be quiet and the spiritual energy was quite good. I opened up a cave on this peak to study formations."

"I see."

Back in Yunxi Town, Xu Chuan summoned some key members of the Xu family and introduced Master Qingya.

Upon hearing that he was to become a guest elder, Master Huoyun said in surprise, "Patriarch, I have heard that Qingya is very aloof. Apart from having dealings with a few third-tier array masters, he doesn't pay any attention to anyone else."

I never imagined you'd actually manage to bring him into the Xu family.

"Fire Cloud Old Monster, don't judge me. When it comes to being eccentric, you're just as bad," Green Cliff True Man retorted. "If you can join the Xu family, why can't I?"

"Elders, please stop arguing. Once you enter the Xu family, you are family. Elder Huoyun's mastery of weapon crafting has improved further, and he is now able to refine mid-grade magic treasures. This is truly a cause for celebration."

It is hoped that Elder Qingya's mastery of array formations will advance further after he comprehends the "Records of Array Formations."

Then, he said to a young cultivator, "Fengming, from now on, Elder Qingya will be in charge of the Array Hall, and you will assist him in handling affairs."

"Yes, master."

Xu Chuan then explained the bestowed title to Master Qingya.

He was Xu Mingxian's disciple, originally a nominal disciple. Under the Xu family's tutelage, his cultivation advanced from the Qi Refining stage to the Foundation Establishment stage, and his array formation skills reached the level of a second-tier low-grade array master.

The inheritance obtained by the Xu family cannot be easily passed on to outsiders; all must swear an oath. As for whether to stay or leave, the Xu family will not force them.

When fate brings us together, we gather; when fate takes us apart, we scatter.

No one knows that Master Qingya has joined the Xu family yet, but this matter cannot be kept secret for long.

Xu Chuan didn't intend to hide it.

Recruiting masters of alchemy, weapon crafting, array formations, and talismans is for the better development of the Xu family in the future, so that they will not be short of funds, rather than to become the Xu family's trump card for establishing itself or fighting for supremacy.

Whether establishing a clan or vying for supremacy, one can only rely on one's own hard power.

As the old saying goes: Any conspiracy or trickery is futile in the face of absolute power!
If your trick succeeds, it just means you're not strong enough!
Xu Chuan originally wanted to recruit a Talisman Dao Grandmaster, but unfortunately, there were two Talisman Dao Grandmasters in Tiancang Prefecture, one in Tiancang Sect and the other in Lei Family, so there was no chance.

As for second-tier rune masters, there are already two or three, all of whom are at the lower or middle level of second tier.

In terms of alchemy, Xu Chuan himself is sufficient for the third rank and above, and the Xu family has also recruited several second-rank alchemists, all of whom have moved into the Alchemy Hall.

After that, Xu Chuan devoted himself to self-cultivation at home.

The entire Tiancang Prefecture maintained an eerie calm.

He occasionally scanned the patrol team to which Mei Yun was. When he led the patrol, his gaze was calm, and he patrolled the established route step by step. He did not talk much with the team members, but he was fair in assigning tasks.

He didn't seem to be very diligent in self-cultivation. After changing posts, he would often return to the small courtyard he was assigned to, place a recliner under a tree, and either read some books about local customs and strange things or close his eyes to rest until late at night.

He didn't pay much attention to his cultivation level, but strangely, his progress was not slow.

He has only been at the Foundation Establishment stage for a few years, and is now at the second level of Foundation Establishment.

The speed is comparable to the cultivation speed of some core members of the Xu family when they were in Dongxi.

"It's really weird, but this '9 to 5' lying down posture gives people a strange sense of familiarity."

Could it be due to my constitution?

Xu Chuan inquired about Mei Yun's past. He had served in several families, but all of them had perished.

"Gathering good fortune to ward off disaster, transferring misfortune to another's side?"

Xu Chuan didn't know what kind of special physique this was, but in order to verify it, he specially arranged for Mei Yun to go to the Tiancang Mountains to do missions several times.

Most of them returned with injuries.

If others are slightly injured, he is unharmed; if someone is seriously injured, he is slightly injured.

According to others, he did not do anything excessive, and he was injured several times because he saved people.

After summarizing, Xu Chuan felt that Mei Yun was not competitive, a little lazy, but dutiful. She did not like socializing, but she also did not make enemies.

They are the kind of people who blend into the crowd and are not distinguishable at first glance.

But this physique is truly strange, similar to the cultivation techniques of the Liu family of Liang in the prison area. The stronger the gathering of luck, the faster the cultivation, and it can even break through bottlenecks.

However, the former is a special technique, while Mei Yun has a naturally endowed physique.
a few days later.

Xu Chuan instructed Wu Zhuqi to take him to his courtyard.

This place is where Xu Chuan practices meditation.

In the core areas of Xu family estates like this, even patrols and guards cannot enter.

Because this place is heavily fortified with arrays and restrictions, there is no need for anyone to guard it.

"Master, Mei Yun has arrived."

"Well, you go down first."

After Wu Zhuqi left, Mei Yun felt uneasy. She looked up at the young man sitting cross-legged on the blue stone under the withered tree and immediately bowed and said, "Mei Yun, captain of the patrol team, greets the family head."

"You're the first person to have gone to the Greedy Wolf Mansion and returned to my Xu family unscathed. But I'm very curious, since you were so confident you survived the last attack on the Greedy Wolf Mansion..."
Why are you so determined to return to my Xu family?

Isn't it good to stay in the Greedy Wolf Mansion?

Mei Yun's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately said, "To be honest, the main reason I insisted on returning to the Xu family is that I felt comfortable staying at the Xu family."

Seeing that Xu Chuan remained silent, he continued, "Actually, before I came to the Xu family, I stayed in many families, such as the Yuan family and the Fang family in Yunxi Town."

But none of them are as comfortable as the Xu family home.

It's fair to say that this young man has spent the longest time in the Xu family over the years, and he's long since developed a sense of belonging.

Xu Chuan chuckled upon hearing this, "It's not that you stayed there the longest, it's that the families you served before were all wiped out."

"The patriarch already knows? I know I can't hide it, so I have no intention of concealing it."

"That's fairly honest," Xu Chuan said. "Do you know why?"

"Maybe the kid was just unlucky. It couldn't be because of him that those families were destroyed, since the kid has always been fine in the Xu family."

Xu Chuan's lips twitched slightly. "It's really inappropriate to blame you entirely, but you're probably not entirely uninvolved either."

Mei Yun looked puzzled.

What kind of cultivation method do you practice?

“There is a technique called ‘Xuanzhen Changqing Gong’, which I obtained by chance in my early years and can be cultivated to the Golden Core stage.”

"Would you be willing to make a copy of the cultivation technique so that I, Xu, can have it viewed? I can award you contribution points based on the grade of the technique."

"I'm willing."

Xu Chuan immediately flicked his sleeve, and a blank jade slip flew to his front.

Mei Yun placed it between her eyebrows and used her divine sense to imprint it. In just half a cup of tea's time, she had completed the imprinting of a Golden Core stage cultivation technique.

Xu Chuan retrieved the jade slip and examined it with his divine sense.

"While the ordinary wood-based cultivation technique is quite exquisite, the Xu family possesses many more profound and mysterious techniques. It seems we can rule out the technique as the cause."

"This cultivation method is likely only incomplete, and can only be cultivated up to the early stage of the Golden Core realm. I will settle the payment with one hundred contribution points. Is that acceptable?"

"Thank you, Master."

"Let's get down to business."

Mei Yun respectfully replied, "Please give your orders, Master. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Xu Chuan's lips twitched slightly. "If I'm not mistaken, you should possess a special constitution or destiny, something like a jinx or bad luck."

"Ah? What do you mean by that, Patriarch?"

"This type of physique or destiny has the effect of gathering the fortune of others into oneself. The stronger the fortune, the faster one's own cultivation speed."

Your cultivation progress must have been extremely slow a long time ago, right?

"It seems so, patriarch. You're not going to send this kid away, are you?!"

"Don't be impatient!" Xu Chuan said, "The families you were in before couldn't satisfy your talent for gathering fortune, so most of them ended up being destroyed."

"My Xu family has a strong fortune, which is why you feel comfortable here and why your cultivation is progressing so rapidly."

"Wouldn't that kid harm the Xu family if he stayed there? Am I really a jinx, cursed with bad luck?!"

"No need to worry, this is just a special constitution or destiny. It's just that you can't control yourself. If you cultivate a qi-based technique or reach a certain level, you will be able to control yourself."

For example, upon entering the Golden Core stage, you should be able to clearly perceive the differences within yourself and take control of them.

"It's not certain whether you can even reach the Golden Core stage. To avoid damaging the Xu family's fortune, you should leave the Xu family."

Xu Chuan waved his hand and said, "It's alright. The fortune of my Xu family is always growing stronger. We can still withstand this backlash. Otherwise, we would have suffered heavy losses in this battle between the two prefectures."

"What does the patriarch mean?"

“Your physique is truly exceptional. I’m intrigued and eager to see how far you can go in the future.” After a pause, Xu Chuan asked, “Would you be willing to become my personal disciple?”

"To become your disciple, Patriarch?!" Mei Yun was incredibly surprised.

"Don't you want to?"

"No, it's just that I've never had such a delusional thought before."

"By becoming Xu's disciple, your relationship with the Xu family will be closer, and you will be able to absorb more fortune, which will also make your cultivation progress faster."

In addition, I, Xu, also wish for your bloodline to be integrated into my Xu family, so that in the future, my Xu family may also produce geniuses with similar physiques.

"You want me to marry into the Xu family like Elder Ye Fan?"

Xu Chuan clearly explained all his plans to Mei Yun, which surprised her, but she did not feel any resentment.

“You have no father or mother, and I see that you do not like fighting and have no intention of starting a family. You may join my Xu family. From now on, you will be a member of my Xu family.”

Of course, if you are unwilling, I will not force you.

"Young man... I would be more than happy to accept, but..."

"Are you trying to say that my Xu family doesn't have any suitable women?"

"You can rest assured about this matter. My Xu family has many descendants and there are plenty of women who are a good match for you. However, they are not currently in Tiancang Prefecture, so you may have to wait for more than ten years."

"It's not just about whether they're born yet; it's about watching them grow up—it's truly impossible to do that!"

"So you're willing?"

“This humble one is willing. Disciple Mei Yun pays respects to Master.” Mei Yun immediately knelt down and kowtowed, performing the ceremony of becoming a disciple.

"I only have Ye Fan as my disciple. You will be my second disciple from now on. However, your identity should not be publicized. Only the core members of my Xu family know about it."

Seeing his doubts, Xu Chuan continued, "I plan to send you to infiltrate the Mo family. The Mo family intends to compete for the future Lord of Tiancang, and my Xu family also has this ambition."

You don't need to deliver messages; just become a guard for the Mo family and stay put.

If you sense danger, follow your instincts and get away early.

"Master, rest assured, I am very familiar with undercover work."

That evening, Xu Chuan told Ye Fan and the others about taking on a disciple.

Ye Fan was naturally delighted to have such a junior brother.

Half a month later, Mei Yun was officially expelled from the Xu family because of some mistakes.

Half a month later, we arrived at Yuzhu City.

As the Mo family expanded rapidly, it was impossible for its core members to suddenly have an extra large number of people, so they recruited independent cultivators.

Those who are Foundation Establishment cultivators and possess immortal skills are the first choice for the Mo family.

As long as there are no major problems, I will accept them.

Recruiting Golden Core cultivators is not so simple; important figures from the Mo family personally go to persuade them, but most of the time they return empty-handed.

Forcing someone to do something like this is pointless.

Those who attain the Golden Core stage hold a high position, but most are merely observing.

Judging from this chaotic situation, will the old emperor remain or will a new emperor rise?

Mei Yun became a guard of the Mo family without any trouble and was responsible for patrolling Yuzhu City.

To prevent any disturbances, several patrol teams patrol Yuzhu City every day, rotating day and night, thus requiring a large number of personnel.

"Elder, a Foundation Establishment cultivator named Mei Yun has recently arrived. I have found out that he previously served as a guard in the Xu family."

"From the Xu family?"

Mo Wenshang looked over curiously. Normally, a guard wouldn't need his concern, but the Xu family was different.

Mo Wentian's high regard for the Xu family, along with Xu Chuan's combat prowess and reputation, immediately made him cautious.

"Is he a spy?"

"It doesn't seem like it. He made a mistake and was expelled from the Xu family."

"Is there any other specific information?"

"Not yet. This person is very ordinary in the Xu family, and not many people in Yunxi Town know him, so there isn't much useful information."

After a pause, he added, "Elder, although the Xu family offers good treatment, their rules are strict, so it is quite normal for someone to be expelled from the Xu family for making a mistake."

"We cannot let our guard down; we should list him as a key person to monitor."

"If you have doubts, why not expel him?"

Mo Wenshang glanced at him and said, "If he really is a spy, then my Mo family can use him to our advantage and obtain some information about the Xu family. We can also use this to our advantage and make the Xu family make mistakes in some of their strategies against my Mo family."

"The Elder is wise."

Mo Wenshang stroked his beard, a hint of smugness in his eyes.

No matter how hard he tried, Mei Yun herself was a "human nuclear bomb" weapon.

Mei Yun lived a very simple life at the Mo family's residence. She would patrol when she was on duty and return to her assigned courtyard when she was off duty, where she could either rest or cultivate herself.

I occasionally interact with colleagues, but we don't have any deep friendships.

This quickly put the Mo family at ease, but surveillance continued.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Jade Bamboo City was the first to be completed, and Cang Fengyan was invited to set up a third-tier high-grade array.

Next was the Lei family's White Cloud City, where a third-tier low-grade formation had been set up.

Tiancang City is divided into an inner city and an outer city. The project is the most massive and will probably take another six months or so.

Yunxi City, on the other hand, occupies a considerable area. It borders Yunhu Lake to the north, with the city wall only a few dozen feet away from the lake, and the Tianling Sect to the south.

It covers a vast area, second only to Tiancang City.

With the Xu family's project nearing completion in another month or two, Mo Wenshang secretly used a spy to coat the eastern wall of Yunxi City, which faces the Tiancang Mountains, with a special liquid.

This liquid is almost undetectable to cultivators, but it has an extremely strong attraction to demonic beasts, driving them mad.

However, within Yunxi City, the Xu family mansion possesses several second-tier demonic beasts, and even Mo Yue, a peak third-tier dragon.

Almost immediately after Mo Wenshang ordered Anzi to make his move.

Mo Yue noticed this and informed Xu Chuan about it.

Xu Chuan did some quick calculations and said with a faint smile, "It was the Mo family who did this."

"They're trying to incite a small-scale beast tide and destroy your Xu family's Yunxi City before the grand formation is set up."

"Moreover, if the city is in turmoil and becomes unsuitable for living, the number of cultivators who choose to settle in Yunxi City will decrease in the future."

A city is built upon the foundation of cultivators.

The larger the population, the more prosperous the area, and the more people will flock there.

"You humans are really strange, you just love to crowd into places with lots of people, don't you?"

Xu Chuan smiled wryly upon hearing this, offering no further explanation.

"Then what to do next?"

"Now that you know, you should make good use of it. After all, you can use demon beast materials, pills, artifacts, and array symbols. Why don't you go stretch your muscles too?"

Xu Chuan looked towards Mo Yue.

"Since you've invited me so sincerely, I'll go with you." Mo Yue's eyes lit up, looking impatient.

Mo Yue disappeared into Xu Chuan's spirit beast pouch, and Xu Chuan flew eastward.

It was late at night, and the bright moon shone on the earth.

He set up the Cloud Sky Illusion Array several miles outside the east gate of Yunxi City, waiting for the demonic beasts to walk right into his trap.

Meanwhile, within the formation, Mo Yue's more than thirty-foot-tall dragon form roamed among the clouds, already eager for battle.

More than an hour later.

The quiet night was broken by a low humming sound coming from deep within the Tiancang Mountains.

From subtle to restless, then growing louder and louder, it finally transformed into a sound that shook the earth!

East of Yunxi City.

Countless scarlet, eerie green, and deathly white beast eyes lit up in the darkness, densely packed like a flood bursting its banks, carrying mud and broken wood as it surged forth from the mountains and forests!

Jackals, tigers, leopards, pythons, poisonous insects, and even some strange, scaly beasts gathered together to form a destructive black tide.

Most of them are only first-tier demonic beasts with low intelligence.

At this moment, however, he completely lost his mind, his nostrils flaring with hot white breath, drool flowing freely, and he charged forward recklessly.

Interspersed among them were many second-tier demonic beasts that were larger in size and had a stronger demonic aura.

Although they retained some intelligence, they too were driven into a bloodthirsty madness by the eerie fragrance and the raging beast tide.

This terrifying horde of beasts had a clear objective: to rush straight towards the eastern wall of Yunxi City!
If it were to strike head-on, even the strongest city walls would inevitably collapse in an instant, and if they were to breach the city walls, the consequences would be unimaginable.

After all, although the city was not fully completed, many places within it had already been developed into residences and inhabited.

However, just as the vanguard of the beast tide had reached within a few miles of the city walls—

A sudden change occurred!

The previously empty ground ahead suddenly rose up with thick, milky white mist, which spread out in an instant, transforming into a huge ring-shaped wall of mist that swallowed up the surging beast tide!
"Roar--!"

A majestic dragon roar resounded from the depths of the clouds, carrying the pressure of a peak third-tier demon beast, and countless demon beasts immediately prostrated themselves on the ground.

At this moment, Mo Yue's strength is more than twice that of when he first recovered to the peak of the third tier.

The power of demonic beasts comes from their bloodline, and the Jiaolong is an even more powerful demonic beast race that contains the bloodline of a true dragon.

Mo Yue first obtained the Dragon Essence Pill to purify the true dragon bloodline, and not long ago he obtained the Dragon Blood Fruit, which further increased the concentration of the true dragon bloodline.

The stronger one's true dragon bloodline, the stronger one's innate supernatural powers and physical strength.

A massive black shadow, tens of meters long, appeared and disappeared in the clouds and mist.

Its massive tail, covered in dark scales, swept across like a steel whip, instantly ripping dozens of demonic beasts charging in front, breaking their tendons and bones, and sending blood and flesh flying everywhere!
With a swipe of its sharp claws, it easily tore through the tough fur of a second-tier demon beast!

With a single snap of its jaws, the dragon's icy breath transformed an area into a frozen hell!
Besides the direct hunting by Mo Yue, the power of the illusion array itself is terrifying.

Many monsters fell into an illusion, seeing their companions as irreconcilable enemies, and began to bite and charge at each other in a frenzy.

Claws and fangs gleamed in the mist, blood and bits of flesh splattered everywhere, and shrill screams rose and fell.

Countless pale spears, formed from pure clouds and mist, materialized out of thin air from all directions like a sudden rainstorm, then shot precisely at the demonic beasts in the formation with a sharp whooshing sound!
These cloud-like spears are incredibly sharp, easily piercing the bodies of first-tier demonic beasts.

Even second-tier demonic beasts quickly crumbled under the relentless attacks and were eventually pinned to the ground.

That night, the area several miles outside the east gate of Yunxi City turned into a giant millstone of flesh and blood.

until—

As dawn breaks in the east, the first rays of sunlight appear.

The deafening roars of the beast tide finally subsided.

As for the special liquid on the city wall, it had already been washed away by Xu Chuan's magic several times and had been completely eliminated.

Xu Chuan made a hand seal and dispelled the Cloud Illusion Array.

Mo Yue has returned to the spirit beast pouch.

Countless cultivators flew in from the sky.

There were guards from the Xu family, as well as monks who had settled here, and residents of Yunxi Town.

They were all shocked to see the mountain of monster corpses piled up.

Looking at the refined young man with one hand behind his back in the air, his moon-white robes fluttering in the wind, I felt a deep sense of awe.

With the True Lord of Wither and Glory present, Yunxi City is as stable as Mount Tai!

"Wu Zhuqi, Huang Tianhu, you two take your men and collect all the materials from these monster corpses. Blood, bones, scales, fangs, fur, etc., are all useful, so don't waste them."

Even land stained with the blood of demonic beasts, purified of its bloodthirsty aura, can become spiritual soil for cultivating spiritual herbs.

"Yes, master!"

Xu Chuan had already absorbed the life and death energies.

After giving his instructions, he didn't linger and flew towards the Xu residence.

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(End of this chapter)