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Chapter 318 Dewen Returns Home, *The True Scripture of the Heavenly Fiend King* (Seeking subscriptions and monthly votes!)

The moonlight, as white as frost, bathed the city of Qingjiang.

A sharp golden light tore through the night, arriving in an instant and hovering above the city.

Xu Mingwei stood suspended in mid-air, his black robes motionless in the night wind, his vast divine consciousness like an invisible tide, instantly sweeping across the streets and houses of the entire city.

"found it."

His gaze sharpened, landing on an inconspicuous inn in the east of the city.

With a slight movement, it swooped down like a golden roc in flight.

"boom--!"

The windows of the rooms facing the street open automatically.

Xu Mingwei stepped into the room and saw that the candles were still lit and a figure was sitting cross-legged on the bed.

The instant he entered—

"boom!"

A terrifying aura erupted from his body like a volcanic eruption!

The malevolent aura was so thick it was almost tangible, with a faint, blood-red glow flowing within it. It was cold, violent, and deathly still, instantly filling the entire room. Even the candlelight on the table suddenly dimmed, turning a ghostly green!

Xu Mingwei's pupils contracted slightly, and his dark golden internal energy flowed naturally around him, keeping the approaching murderous aura at least three feet away.

A chill ran through him: "Such a fierce and malevolent aura! Solid as mercury, carrying the resentment of a blood spirit... What has Wen'er been through all these years?"

Xu Dewen trembled violently the moment he turned around and saw the person's face clearly.

Those eyes, which were originally filled with coldness and vigilance, were instantly replaced by disbelief, astonishment, panic, and a hint of filial piety hidden deep within them.

Like a receding tide, the overwhelming malevolent aura vanished in an instant, without a trace leaking out.

The exquisite control filled Xu Mingwei with even more amazement.

Xu Dewen stood rooted to the spot, as if transformed into a clay or wooden sculpture, only his slightly trembling fingers betraying the turmoil within him.

“Father…how could he be here? How did he know I was here? Did something happen at home? Or…”

A jumble of thoughts surged within him, leaving him momentarily speechless.

"What's wrong?" Xu Mingwei looked at his son's stunned expression and said in a deep voice, "After all these years, you don't even recognize your own father?"

"Father...Father!"

Xu Dewen suddenly realized what was happening and immediately clasped his hands in a deep bow, saying, "Your unfilial son Dewen greets his father!"

His voice was choked with barely perceptible sobs.

"Get up."

Xu Mingwei stepped forward, offered a helping hand, and glanced at his son.

He was much more mature and resolute than he remembered, and his appearance was that of a middle-aged man, just like his own.

"You've come back, but you won't go home. Don't you know your mother... is most worried about you?"

"Auntie..."

Xu Dewen slowly raised his head, his eyes already red.

"It's my fault... I'm so unfilial, I've caused my father and mother so much worry..."

His voice was hoarse, and he no longer resembled the demonic cultivator who had been so menacing just moments before. He was simply a child who had been wandering for a long time, feeling apprehensive about returning home, and deeply afraid of disappointing and hurting his loved ones.

"Come back with me first." Xu Mingwei extended his hand.

"Yes, Father." Xu Dewen stood with his head bowed, respectful and obedient.

At this moment, the notorious "Wen Daoren" who roamed the Great Jin Dynasty and struck fear into the hearts of cultivators, and the mysterious demonic cultivator with overwhelming murderous aura, were all cast aside.

He is just Xu Mingwei's son!
A wanderer returns to his hometown, his heart filled with unease and longing.

Xu Mingwei didn't ask any more questions. With a flick of his sleeve, he and Xu Dewenhua became a gentle golden ray, quietly leaving Qingjiang City and heading towards Dongxi's home, disappearing into the vast night.

Dongxi.

In Xu Mingwei's bedroom.

Hearing the door open, Yang Ronghua lifted the soft gauze curtain that separated the inner room.

Two people were standing in the main hall.

Her gaze first fell on Xu Mingwei, and then involuntarily slid to another person.

He was a middle-aged man who seemed both strange and familiar, his brows and eyes carrying a barely perceptible tension, almost a sign of timidity.

Yang Ronghua froze.

She looked at that face, and it gradually overlapped and merged with the face deep in her memory.

Countless days and nights of worry, countless nightmares that awoke her from nightmares, all transformed into a raging torrent at this moment, assaulting her mind and soul.

Her lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.

She just stared intently, as if afraid that if she blinked, the figure would vanish like in countless dreams.

"...Wen'er?"

Yang Ronghua raised his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly uncontrollably.

Xu Dewen's eyes instantly turned red, and tears quickly welled up in them. Looking at the slightly trembling hand, all his feigned composure and the coldness of a demonic cultivator crumbled at this moment.

"Mother—!"

His knees buckled, and he knelt heavily before Yang Ronghua.

"Wen'er, you're finally back. I thought I'd never see you again in this lifetime."

"It's my fault, Mother!"

Xu Mingwei smiled slightly, and after a moment said, "Let's all get up and chat."

Yang Ronghua happily wiped her eyes and looked at Xu Mingwei, saying, "Husband, how did you know Wen'er was back?"

“Father, I am also curious. Although you have entered the Golden Core stage, it is impossible for you to know the future.”

“I, your father, truly do not know, but your grandfather does.”

"Where is my grandfather? I heard he has been in seclusion for over thirty years, and I miss him very much."

"We'll talk about your grandfather's matter later. Just stay home and spend the next few days with your mother."

"I understand, Father."

Then, Yang Ronghua began to ask Xu Dewen about his experiences over the years.

Xu Dewen naturally only reported the good news and not the bad, choosing to talk about the lighthearted aspects.

As Yang Ronghua listened to the exaggerated descriptions, she was sometimes surprised, sometimes covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, were always smiling.

But Xu Mingwei knew that the hardships of surviving in the Great Jin Dynasty were unimaginable.

There was no influence from the Xu family there, so Xu Dewen could only rely on himself.

Although Xu Deling was also away, she was with Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian, so Xu Mingwei didn't need to worry.

Now the Xu family possesses the "Xu Family Grotto-Heaven," and they often meet spiritually within it.

The news of Xu Dewen's return was known only within the Xu family. He lived in Xu Mingwei's courtyard and rarely went out; it was other people who came to see him.

He had the most offspring of all the Xu family members.

Unfortunately, he married only ordinary women, and all his wives and concubines have passed away.

Upon hearing the news, Xu Mingxuan returned from the Guangling branch to visit Xu Dewen.

"Well done, Devon. You've cultivated to the peak of Foundation Establishment while all alone. You're even more outstanding than your elder brother."

"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle. Compared to my eldest brother, I am still slightly inferior, but I am still better than my third brother."

Xu Dejun said bitterly upon hearing this, "Second brother, you're already putting me down as soon as you get back!"

"Hahaha~"

Everyone chuckled upon hearing this.

"I didn't realize until I came back that I had so many descendants, but I can only name a few of them."

Xu Dewen recalled the scene yesterday when all his sons and grandsons came to pay their respects to him.

A room full of kneeling people wasn't enough.

“You have indeed made a great contribution in this regard,” Xu Mingyuan said.

"Second Uncle, please stop teasing me. It was all because I was young and ignorant."

Two or three days passed in the blink of an eye during our time together.

Everyone went back to their own business, whether it was cultivation, handling family affairs, or dealing with matters of the Immortal Martial Alliance.

a few days later.

Xu Mingwei expressed his desire to see Xu Dewen's abilities, and Xu Dezhao volunteered to spar with him.

At the foot of Broken Tooth Peak lies a tranquil little lake.

The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the mountains and flowing clouds.

This place is secluded, with only a gentle breeze, ripples on the lake, and intermittent birdsong.

Xu Dewen and Xu Dezhao stood on the lake, several dozen feet apart.

High in the sky, Xu Mingwei's gaze was sharp as he looked down at the two as they competed.

This is not only a test of Xu Dewen's strength, but also an observation of his performance in battle.

"Second brother, be careful."

Xu Dezhao spoke and pointed, and the Li Huo Sword transformed into a streak of crimson fire, tearing through the air and leaving a white mark on the lake's surface, heading straight for Xu Dewen's face.

Xu Dewen only parried the attack with a seemingly slow but actually swift upward thrust of his heavy blade as the sword light drew near.

"Qiang!"

The clang of metal clashed and the crimson sword light was knocked away, but the scorching sword intent made Xu Dewen's arm slightly numb, and the surrounding temperature rose sharply.

"The foundation is indeed solid."

Xu Dezhao's eyes flashed with approval. He changed his sword technique and the attack of the Fire Sword suddenly became fierce. The sword energy spread like a wildfire and burst like a bursting star, enveloping Xu Dewen for several feet.

The scorching sword energy steamed up white mist from the lake surface, causing the lake water below to roar.

Xu Dewen moved with steady footwork, weaving through the gaps in the sword energy.

The black battle blade was wielded with concise strokes, slashing, chopping, parrying, and blocking. Each strike was powerful and heavy, with a dense aura of killing intent surrounding it, shattering or deflecting the incoming sword energy.

The blade seemed to emit a low, rumbling sound, like thunder and lightning.

The two brothers' figures clashed on the lakeside, their swords flashing and splashing across the water, leaving burn marks and knife marks on the shore.

After several dozen moves, Xu Dezhao was also shocked by the murderous aura of the sword technique.

The ferocity of that malevolent aura was so great that it could even affect his soul, forcing him to be on guard.

"Second brother, take this!"

Xu Dezhao took a few steps back, the Fire Sword hovering above his head, his hands quickly forming a hand seal, and fire spirits surged around him, causing the grass beneath his feet to quickly wither.

"Crimson Phoenix Soars to the Nine Heavens!"

A massive fire phoenix, five or six zhang in size, condensed and roared through the heavens as it swooped down toward Xu Dewen.

Sensing its power, Xu Dewen's eyes narrowed, and he uttered a low shout:

"Heavenly Fiend Body, Condense!"

The pure and heavy dark evil energy suddenly erupted, yet it condensed and did not dissipate, instantly covering the entire body and transforming into a dark full-body armor that was almost tangible.

The armor was ancient and heavy, with jagged joints and a faint, eerie glow!

The Xuan Turtle Iron Shield also shone brightly, transforming into a giant shield phantom that overlapped in front.

"boom--!!!"

Xu Dewen's move was a divine power with immense strength, and he had comprehended it to the point of understanding the true meaning of the first stage. The fiery phoenix claws pressed against the phantom of the giant shield.

A moment later, a series of "click-click-click" sounds were heard.

The giant shield phantom shattered, and the Xuan Turtle Iron Shield was blown away.

Xu Dewen gathered terrifying evil energy and unleashed an astonishing slash, seemingly possessing supernatural power, but he failed to comprehend the true meaning of the supernatural power.

The malevolent aura blade was also shattered, but fortunately, it consumed a lot of the fire phoenix's power and was eventually blocked by the dark malevolent aura armor on his body.

However, the armor, radiating a murderous aura, dimmed and became covered with fine cracks. Then, with a soft "crack," it dissipated into the air, turning into murderous energy.

Xu Dewen was thrown dozens of feet away. When he got up, his face was pale, a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and his internal organs were shaken.

"Second brother, are you alright?" Xu Dezhao asked with concern.

“It’s alright, brother,” Xu Dewen replied.

Xu Mingwei saw everything from the air and murmured, "Wen'er's evil energy technique is truly remarkable. It should not be the same as the original 'Three Evil Techniques'."

The final blade energy and armor must both be supernatural powers.

However, Wen'er has not yet grasped the true meaning of supernatural powers, which is why she cannot unleash their full potential.

Xu Dewen took the healing pills, sat cross-legged by the lake, and began to regulate his breathing.

Xu Mingwei landed near the two of them from the air.

"Devin, what kind of cultivation method are you practicing now?"

"Father, it is an ancient cultivation technique obtained from a certain cave, called the 'Heavenly Fiend King True Scripture,' which can be cultivated to the point of Golden Core perfection."

“I see. I see that what you just displayed were all supernatural powers, but you did not understand the true meaning of supernatural powers. You can cultivate in this direction in the future.”

Xu Dewen didn't know much about supernatural powers.

Xu Dezhao explained it to him, and he suddenly realized, "No wonder. I thought I had mastered these two secret techniques, but their power is not as strong as described in the manuals."

"There's one more thing. The malevolent energy condensed by this technique is astonishing. How did you manage to keep your mind clear?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Dewen chuckled and, with a thought, sent out a perfectly round bead the size of a longan from his dantian, which hovered in front of him.

At first glance, this bead is unremarkable, with an antique pale gold color throughout. Its texture resembles both jade and some kind of rare wood, and there seems to be a gentle, shimmering light flowing inside.

Upon closer inspection, the surface of the bead reveals six naturally formed, extremely fine, mysterious patterns that seem to contain boundless Taoist principles.

The bead floated quietly, without any powerful or oppressive spiritual pressure, yet it naturally exuded a tranquil and peaceful Daoist charm.

"This is..." Xu Mingwei's golden core divine sense was keen, and he immediately sensed that this bead was extraordinary.

"This item is called the 'Six Gods Bodhi Beads,' and it was obtained from the same cave as the 'True Scripture of the Heavenly Fiend King.'"

After hearing what he said, Xu Mingwei immediately understood.

"It seems you have extraordinary opportunities. If I am not mistaken, this should be a fragment of a magical artifact, and a very special one at that, capable of defending against the soul."

Only in this way can one resist the erosion of evil energy on the soul, and it also has the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the spirit.

"Let's go back today," Xu Mingwei said after a pause.

"Yes, father."

Two days later.

Xu Mingwei called Xu Dewen over and asked him, "What are your plans for the future? Will you stay in the clan or..."

Xu Dewen remained silent.

To be honest, Dongxi is peaceful and serene, making it a place I want to stay.

But over the past thirty years, he had become accustomed to the life of living on the edge, and even enjoyed the thrill of being hunted down and then killing back.

Just as Xu Chuan once said, once you embark on the path of evil, it's difficult to turn back.

We must continue on without distraction.

Otherwise, it would just be a hodgepodge.

“Speak freely, I will not blame you. As your grandfather said, everyone should have their own life.”

Xu Dewen nodded slightly upon hearing this, but hesitated for a long time before saying, "I will not stay at home for long, because I have already become accustomed to the life of a demonic cultivator."

Dongxi is a paradise, my hometown and home, a place that holds a special place in my heart. But it is not the path I must take.

Xu Dewen's eyes gradually hardened.

Xu Mingwei looked into his eyes and sighed softly, "I understand now. If I were to say, if I were to say, I would let you establish a branch of my Xu family in the demonic path."

Are you willing? "

Xu Dewen frowned slightly. "Does the family intend to expand its influence in the Great Jin Dynasty?"

After a moment of contemplation, he clasped his hands and continued, "Your son is willing. If the family needs anything, your son is willing to go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"I understand. You may go now. If any strange forces try to pull at your consciousness through the void tonight, do not refuse."

"Yes, Father." Xu Dewen clasped his hands in a fist salute, then left with a puzzled look on his face.

“When children grow up, they will eventually spread their wings and fly high!” Xu Mingwei suddenly said with emotion, “I finally understand some of my father’s thoughts.”

a few days later.

Xu Dewen indeed felt such a power, which made him shudder.

But in the end, he still chose to believe Xu Mingwei.

"Dewen, welcome to 'Xu's Grotto Heaven'."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Xu Dewen quickly detected Xu Chuan with his divine sense, and beside him was the illusory image of Xu Mingwei's divine sense.

"Father, grandfather, where is this?"

"The Xu Family Grotto-Heaven is a blessed land exclusively belonging to our Xu family."

Xu Dewen was shocked. How many secrets in our family are I unaware of?
Xu Mingwei said, "Besides your uncles and aunts, only Deling and Jingwu have been here so far. You are the third among the younger generation."

"Second Sister?!"

"To outsiders, she has been in seclusion, but in fact, she went to the vast Tiannan cultivation world with your grandfather, fifth uncle, and Deyue."

Xu Dewen looked puzzled.

Xu Mingwei had no choice but to briefly explain everything to him.

"So, Jingwu is the eldest grandson of my elder brother, who is none other than Jiang Wu, the one who now enjoys such a prestigious reputation in the Immortal Martial Alliance, who has opened up a new path for martial arts and redefined the way of martial arts?!"

Immediately afterward, he said in an irreverent tone, "My goodness, how much have I missed all these years while I've been away from home?"

"There are many things that most of the clansmen do not know, such as the matter of Jingwu, which is still known only to a few core clansmen."

"The ancestor of martial arts is indeed of great importance."

"After that, he will find an opportunity to fake his death and return to the Xu family, going from the light to the shadows," Xu Chuan said.

"Grandfather is wise." Xu Dewen then said, "Grandfather, you must have called your grandson in today for something important, right? Is it the Xu family branch that Father mentioned before, which is to open up a branch of the Xu family in the demonic path?"

"It can be, or it can not, it's up to you."

"Do you know why so many members of my Xu family are exceptionally talented, allowing us to grow to this size in just seven generations?"

"Another Xu family secret that I was unaware of before?"

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and told Xu Dewen about the gift of talent.

"How could this be? Could it be that my Xu family is a chosen one, favored by Heaven?!"

"Don't worry about these things for now," Xu Chuan said with a smile. "Right now, my grandfather has two magical talents, and you are the only suitable candidate."

It's not worthwhile to start training the rest from scratch and let them walk the path of evil.

Furthermore, your father said that you have become accustomed to the life of a demonic cultivator and are born with a rare treasure such as the "Six Gods Bodhi Beads," which can temporarily protect you from the corruption of evil energy.

After much deliberation, my grandfather finally decided on you.

By accepting this talent, you will become one of the true core members of the Xu family, and of course, you will also have to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities.

"Devin, would you like to?"

Xu Dewen did not hesitate for a moment and immediately said, "Grandfather, your grandson is willing!"

"My grandson is finally able to embark on a life of genius like my third sister. To be honest, I used to envy her so much."

Xu Chuan shook his head and chuckled, "After all these years, you're still a bit unreliable."

"Hehe, I only dare to act like this in front of my grandfather. Father is being a bit too serious."

“In that case, I will tell you about Grandfather’s plan.”

After half a stick of incense.

"So this is how vast the world is. This place is just a prison, a place of blood sacrifice?" Xu Dewen sighed. "The Southern Immortal Cultivation Realm, the Blackwater Immortal Cultivation Realm, the invasion of True Demons, the ancient war that has continued to this day."

After a pause, Xu Dewen said firmly, "Your grandson is willing to seize a share of the Xu family's fortune in the demonic path!"

"Whether or not to develop the Xu family branch is up to you, but you cannot use your original name. I have heard that you have the title of 'Wen Daoren' in the Great Jin Dynasty. You may continue to use this title."

If a family were to develop, this could also be used as a surname.

Xu Dewen thought for a moment and said, "I understand, Grandfather."

"The great calamity will soon befall you. You may stay in the clan or return to the Great Jin. If you do not intend to stay, when you leave, make sure that the clan's soul banner and blood corpse are bound to you as their own before you depart."

"Grandfather, won't this expose my relationship with the Xu family?"

"I didn't tell you to use it now!" Xu Chuan said irritably. "During the great calamity, it's hard to predict whether we'll encounter third-tier demonic beasts or Golden Core demonic cultivators."

If you are away, my Xu family cannot protect you; it all depends on your own luck.

"Thank you, Grandfather."

"Well, leave now. The talent has already been bestowed upon you. But Wen'er, even if you want to leave, wait until you are familiar with these two talents before you go."

With these, you might be able to comprehend the true meaning of supernatural powers much faster.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Mingwei and Xu Dewen both withdrew from "Xu's Grotto Heaven".

Xu Dewen used his divine sense to examine himself, but he felt no special talent at all. "Why do I feel like my grandfather is deceiving me?"

Seven or eight days later.

Xu Dewen finally realized the changes in his body and soul.

"Is this what it felt like when my father and the others were on a winning streak?"

No, Xu Mingwei and the others didn't have that feeling. After all, they were blessed with talent when they were young, and at that time they didn't have divine sense and couldn't explore their own situation.

All of this happened gradually and imperceptibly; we can only attribute it to talent.

It was only later that I vaguely realized it was Xu Chuan's doing.

In just two months, Xu Dewen felt that his physique had become extremely formidable, and before he knew it, he could rival the second-tier.

Moreover, he even felt a sense of perfect harmony with the malevolent energy.

He comprehended the true meaning of the Heavenly Fiend.

Both the "Heavenly Fiend King Slash" and the "Heavenly Fiend Armor" divine abilities have been mastered and can now unleash their true power.

after that.

He spent more than half a month refining the Soul Banner and making it his master, the Xuan Yin Blood Corpse.

He soon left Dongxi again.

Nothing much has happened in Yunxi City lately.

Therefore, Xu Chuan continued his cultivation steadily, refining the Yuan Magnetic Shield.

Soon.

Xu Deling successfully refined the magical artifacts that Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingxian wanted, and then gave them to Xu Chuan.

It was the hour of Chen (7-9 AM) at night.

Xu Chuan pulled Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingxian into the "Xu Family Grotto Heaven".

"Father, you only summoned me and my fifth brother this time. Could it be about the magic weapon?"

As soon as Xu Mingwei finished speaking, Xu Deling's illusory divine consciousness appeared there.

“That’s right, Father,” Xu Deling smiled slightly, “Let your daughter introduce you.”

"These are the Treasure Dragon Bow and the Nine Yuan Heavenly Star Arrow. The Treasure Dragon Bow is a four-pattern magic weapon, with the bowstring made from the sinews of a third-tier dragon bloodline demon beast, and the bow body is forged entirely from a mixture of thousand-year-old 'Sinking Star Ironwood' and 'Taibai Refined Gold'."

The Nine Yuan Celestial Star Arrow has an arrowhead made of abyssal cold iron as its base, mixed with a small amount of celestial star stone powder.

Moreover, each one has a different attribute, namely the nine elements of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, ice, wind, poison, and demon.

"If Father's archery skills are used in conjunction with theirs, they should be able to unleash the power of a top-grade magic weapon!"

"The other bronze bell, also called the 'Stabilizing Origin Bell,' is primarily for defense, but can also unleash sonic attacks; it's a decent mid-grade defensive magic item."

"Father, what do you think?"

"I am very satisfied," Xu Mingwei said with a faint smile.

"De Ling, what kind of magic weapon did you give me, Fifth Uncle? I won't accept anything too ordinary," Xu Mingxian teased.

Xu Deling pointed to a dark blue pearl and said, "This is the Dark Blue Pearl, a very special defensive magic weapon that Deling has tried."

At this moment, you are only using a common mid-grade defensive magic item, but it can accumulate the essence of the sun and moon. When you are not using it, you can place it on the ground and let it absorb the essence of the sun and moon on its own.

The more essence of the sun and moon absorbed, the more powerful the defensive light barrier of a high-grade defensive magic weapon can be unleashed in crucial moments of battle, sustaining it for a period of time until the essence of the sun and moon is completely depleted.

Xu Mingxian's expression changed upon hearing this. "There are actually such magical treasures?! Deling, your mastery of artifacts has improved again."

Xu Chuan was also taken aback.

Even if one has the idea for such a magical artifact, it would be difficult to actually craft it, and the materials required would be very special, as they must have the ability to absorb the essence of the sun and moon.

"Furthermore, this flying sword is named 'Taibai,' a mid-grade metal-type flying sword magic weapon, which perfectly matches your 'Taibai Sword Manual', Fifth Uncle."

"The sword is good, but it's a pity that my sword technique only goes up to the Foundation Establishment stage, which is a bit of a waste."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "Just use it for now. We can collect the sword technique slowly. With the current resources of my Xu family, it's not difficult to obtain a Golden Core level Golden-type sword technique."

Xu Mingxian nodded.

"Unfortunately, the cave doesn't have the function of teleporting items, otherwise it could be delivered to you right now."

“Father, how could a grotto-heaven have such effects?” Xu Mingxian said, “At most, it can be refined into a grotto-heaven treasure that you can carry with you.”

"Who can say for sure?" Xu Chuan smiled mysteriously. "These magical treasures will remain with me for now, and will be sent back when you come here or return to Dongxi."

"We'll do as Father says," Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingxian said in unison.

This is the benefit of balanced development.

Although the Xu family is a Golden Core family, with masters of weapon crafting and formation like Xu Deling and Xu Mingxian, they are self-sufficient and do not need to ask for help from others.

To obtain a mid-grade magic weapon or a mid-grade or higher third-order formation, one must pay a great price and may even incur a favor.

Once a member of the Xu family reaches the Core Formation stage, they can customize a suitable mid-grade magic weapon.

In the future, it may even become a high-grade magic weapon, a top-tier magic weapon!

In terms of elixirs, there is also the Grandmaster Xu Chuan, who can build a solid foundation for the Xu family's disciples that is no less than that of the core disciples of a Nascent Soul sect.

With the "Five Elements Creation Scripture" and corresponding divine sense techniques, he is more than capable of surpassing most core disciples of Nascent Soul sects.

The families of Golden Core cultivators and the powerful forces of Nascent Soul cultivators can conceal themselves and give themselves enough time to develop.

Soon after, Xu Chuan's "Minor Astrology" was finally completed.

After years of keeping a low profile, the Tiancang Sect has merged with three other sects and seven cities, and is gradually recovering from the severe damage inflicted by the Tanlang Sect.

The Heavenly Azure Sect, the Wind-swept Dust Cave.

someday.

Suddenly, an astonishing surge of magical power emanated from the cave, causing the surrounding stone walls to tremble slightly.

Feng Juechen opened his eyes, and a tangible, sharp light burst forth from them.

"I've finally broken through to the late stage of the third level of the Golden Core realm. As expected, the spiritual energy and medicinal resources of the Heavenly Cang Sect are far superior to those of the other three sects."

However, if the Heavenly Cang Sect were to win over the three sects and stabilize public sentiment, it would not be so generous.

There won't be another chance like this in the future.

After the three sects merged, Feng Juechen was no longer the sect leader of a sect, but an ordinary Golden Core elder of the Tiancang Sect. Fortunately, he was still very young, so he was highly valued by the Tiancang Sect.

"Due to various changes this year, it is time for the descendants of Hua Jia, who are like Feng Juechen, to be recognized as ancestors."

More than ten days later.

Yunxi City.

The Hua family underwent a major change. Hua Qingxue led dozens of core members of the Hua family to leave the Hua family, return to the Feng family, and move to the Feng family in Tiancang City.

Feng Juechen came to pick them up in person, and the rest of the Hua family members dared not act recklessly.

But it was clear that once they left, the Hua family's world had collapsed.

After all, Hua Qingxue took away seven or eight Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, leaving only three or four early Foundation Establishment stage cultivators and one late Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

With Feng Juechen, a Golden Core cultivator, backing her up, Hua Qingxue's family dared not utter a word.

The Hua family has been in a state of great chaos lately.

Not long after, another Foundation Establishment stage elder escaped Yunxi City with a large amount of spirit stone resources, and his whereabouts became unknown.

The Hua family collapsed in an instant.

Like a snowball rolling downhill, the Hua family was torn apart, with the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators vying for wealth and trying to make a living on their own.

Most of the Hua family's servants had also dispersed, leaving only a few scattered Qi Refining clansmen, a far cry from the past.

It is estimated that before long, even the Hua family will be unable to stay.

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan sighed and told Xu Chuan about it.

Xu Chuan retorted sarcastically, "Even those in power are not entirely loyal to their own family. How can such a family last long?"

"Master, what you said is very true."

In the past year, many things have happened in the Xu family.

Xu Chongfei had an incredibly deep foundation and easily established his foundation without taking any pills.

After that, he officially consummated his marriage with Chen Yulian.

Ye Fan personally taught them the "Secret Technique of Yin-Yang Harmony and Great Joy," and the two engaged in yin-yang union for the first time, resulting in a surge in their strength.

Chen Yulian broke through from the first level of Foundation Establishment to the early stage of the second level of Foundation Establishment.

Xu Chongfei, with his high aptitude and the Yanhan Spirit Body, reached the peak of the second level of Foundation Establishment in one fell swoop.

He then used secret techniques to engage in intercourse several times, breaking through the third level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

With repeated use, the effectiveness of the secret technique diminishes, but if combined with daily practice, it can still far surpass that of others.

For the family, such secret techniques are a perfect match.

Soon after, the two, a perfect couple, left Yunxi City and traveled to Tiancang Prefecture.

Of course, they all disguised themselves using special magical artifacts, making them difficult to recognize.

Otherwise, it's hard to guarantee that other forces won't resort to underhanded tactics, or that wherever they go, they'll be met with nothing but flattery and sycophancy.

Given the Xu family's current status in Tiancang Prefecture, and the fact that Xu Chongfei is the only descendant of the Xu family, countless people would like to use this opportunity to establish a connection with the Xu family.

Ye Fan was also stimulated by the fact that Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingwei had successively formed their cores.

His True Yang Divine Power was already capable of forming a Golden Core, but he insisted on forming a Golden Core with his Battle Will Divine Power. He also heard that Xu Mingxian had set up a seven-day arena in Xuan Yue City to establish his Foundation and become a Venerable.

They then decided to follow suit.

Unfortunately, the average level of Foundation Establishment in Tiancang is lower than that of other prefectures.

Previously, Xi Tianqing, the most talented member of the Xi family, was also secretly killed by Xu Chuan. It is estimated that there are only twenty or thirty other young people who have comprehended even a trace of supernatural power.

Some of the older Foundation Establishment disciples are quite capable.

However, after the war between the two prefectures and several upheavals, Ye Fan's strength became known to all.

Even if a challenge were set up, no one would participate, and even if they did, it wouldn't put any pressure on him.

Ultimately, Ye Fan chose to go to the Tiancang Mountains to fight against the demonic beasts, hoping to perfect his fighting spirit in the battle.

(End of this chapter)