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Chapter 322 The Wind Rises! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets!)

Yunxi City Outer City, East District.

The Chen family residence.

The once bustling and vibrant courtyard now seems shrouded in an invisible gloom, so oppressive that it's hard to breathe.

The servants walking in the corridors hurried along, heads bowed and silent.

The shouts of the disciples on the training ground sounded weak and listless, and every move seemed to carry a heavy burden of worries.

In every corner, the hushed whispers of the young men could be faintly heard, and worry lingered on everyone's brows.

"Have you heard? Our ancestor... he's probably been seriously injured, even the Azure Wood True Monarch of the Heavenly Azure Sect is powerless to help... Alas!"

A young disciple sighed to his companion in a corner of the corridor, saying that many disciples in the clan had lost their will to cultivate because of this matter.

"More than that! I've heard that if the dantian is damaged, the soul is severely injured, and the person is unconscious... even if there's a one in a thousand chance of reviving, there's no hope for the Great Dao in the future, and their cultivation might even regress." Another
One person spoke up, his voice trembling, "Our Chen family has finally produced another Golden Core cultivator... If something were to happen to our ancestor, would our Chen family still have a place in Yunxi City?"

"Be careful what you say!" the older disciple warned, but his own eyes were also full of worry. "The patriarch and the elders have their own plans. We juniors don't need to worry about this."

Besides... isn't there also my cousin Yulian?

She married into the Xu family and is Xu Chongfei's wife!

She wouldn't just watch our Chen family decline and fall to the level of the Hua family, would she?

“But she is now a member of the Xu family!” a member of the Chen family said. “The Hua family is only allowed to raise the descendants of Feng Zhenren because Hua Qingxue is in power.”

Now, the Hua family has been split apart, with its descendants reverting to the Feng family name and returning to their ancestral roots.

"Stop making wild guesses!" A portly middle-aged man walked by and sternly rebuked, "Focus on your own duties, cultivate yourselves properly, and stop spouting nonsense and disturbing people's peace!"

The disciples fell silent and dispersed.

This man is Chen Tianlei, Chen Yulian's father, and also the current elder of the Chen family.

His strength ranks first among the Chen family members in the Foundation Establishment stage.

He sighed softly and walked towards the Hall of State Affairs with his hands behind his back.

Inside the house, the patriarch, Chen Tianfang, was engrossed in handling clan affairs.

"Big brother."

"Tianlei, you're here." Chen Tianfang looked up. "What brings you here?"

“The atmosphere in the clan has been very bad lately. The younger generation is talking about our grandfather from time to time. If we don’t find a solution soon, the Chen family will fall apart.”

Upon hearing this, a deep worry surfaced in Chen Tianfang's eyes. "How could I not know?"

"But now we can only wait for news from the City Lord's Mansion. In any case, our Chen family must prepare for the worst."

"By the way, could you possibly get in touch with your niece, Yulian?"

“He and Chongfei have been traveling for months, and even the Xu family hasn’t heard from them. How could I possibly get in touch with them?” Chen Tianlei sighed softly, a hint of worry for his daughter flashing in his eyes.

"Xu Chongfei is the only descendant of the Xu family, and he is exceptionally talented. The Xu family will not let anything happen to him. With Yulian by his side, nothing will happen to her."

So you don't need to worry too much.

"hope so"

Chen Tianlei didn't say much. He feared that with the four major powers vying for power, the other three might target the Xu family's members in order to undermine the Xu family.

Just now.

A gentle breeze suddenly blew in from outside the door.

A tall and slender figure, dressed in a dark purple robe with cloud patterns, appeared out of thin air and stood quietly in the hall.

The newcomer was as upright as a pine tree. Although his face was slightly thin, he had an inner radiance. His temples were slightly frosted, but instead of showing signs of aging, they added a sense of composure that came with the experience of life's vicissitudes.

Chen Tianfang and Chen Tianlei were struck dumb, jumping up from their seats with wide eyes, staring intently at the familiar yet somewhat different figure.

For a moment I forgot to breathe, wondering if I was dreaming.

"Grandfather...Grandfather?!" Chen Tianfang's voice was dry and trembling, filled with unbelievable joy and astonishment, and he was the first to come to his senses.

Chen Tianlei staggered forward half a step, his lips trembling, "Grandfather! Is it really you? What's wrong?"

At this moment, Chen Changge's aura was harmonious and long, without any trace of the desolation and gloom of his past serious injuries and near death. Instead, he exuded a depth and majesty that was even greater than before.

Chen Changge's gaze swept over the undisguised haggardness and fear on the faces of his two close relatives and descendants. A complex look flashed in his eyes, which then turned into a gentle and calm sense of relief.

He nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said, "That's right. Thanks to True Monarch Ku Rong, I have now fully recovered, and even benefited from the misfortune, with my strength increasing slightly."

"Great!"

The word "recovery" instantly broke the tension in Chen Tianfang and Chen Tianlei's hearts.

"Really?! Grandfather, you...you're really completely healed? Even your soul..."

Chen Tianfang stepped forward, his face trembling with excitement, and carefully examined Chen Changge's condition, still somewhat incredulous.

After all, he had witnessed Chen Changge's injuries firsthand; they were practically beyond saving.

"A one in ten thousand chance has fallen upon you, Grandfather. It seems that Heaven has not abandoned our Chen family!"

Overwhelmed with joy, Chen Tianfang's voice began to choke with emotion.

Chen Tianlei's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and he kept repeating incoherently, "That's great!"

They both exhaled their pent-up frustrations at the same time, looked at each other, and saw a look of ecstatic relief in each other's eyes.

With the patriarch around, the Chen family had a pillar of stability!
All worries, fears, and even uncertainty about the future vanished at this moment.

"This is indeed a narrow escape, and it also means that the fate of my Chen family is not yet over. We will discuss the details later," Chen Changge said. "For now, let's put the clan members at ease."

Chen Tianlei said, "Grandson will now gather all the clan members!"

After saying this, he turned and strode out, his steps creating the sound of wind and thunder, sweeping away the gloom of the past few days and leaving only excitement.

Not long after, deep within the Chen mansion, the Jingyun Bell, representing an urgent summons of the entire clan, rang out with a deafening roar.

The bell tolled loudly and urgently, instantly spreading to every corner of the mansion.

"It's the Cloud-Shocking Bell! The entire clan must assemble!"

"What happened? Could it be..."

"Quickly! Head to the training ground!"

Whether they were disciples cultivating, stewards handling general affairs, patrolling guards, or servants from various courtyards, everyone felt a chill upon hearing the bell.

Despite their doubts and even anxieties, no one dared to delay for a moment. They all put down their tasks and, like rivers flowing into the sea, converged from all parts of the mansion toward the huge central training ground.

In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the once empty training ground was now completely packed with people.

Hundreds of Chen family members stood in order, with the core direct descendants and those with higher cultivation levels in the front row, followed by collateral branches and the younger generation.

Further out were numerous guards and servants with respectful expressions.

The crowd looked on with surprise and uncertainty, and their hushed whispers rose and fell like waves.

"The sudden ringing of the Startling Cloud Bell, could it be that something big has happened?"

"Could it be... that the Ancestor has received definite news? Is it good or bad?"

"Judging from the expressions of the patriarch and Elder Tianlei, they didn't seem to be grieving just now... Could it be..."

"Be careful what you say! You'll know when the patriarch and elders arrive."

Just as speculation and unease were spreading, several figures quietly appeared on the high platform in front of the martial arts arena.

The person in the lead, dressed in purple robes and a jade crown, stood tall and straight like a mountain. His temples were slightly frosted, but his face shone with divine light. Who else could it be but Chen Changge?
To his side and behind, Chen Tianfang and Chen Tianlei stood solemnly, their faces radiant.

The room fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

All eyes were fixed on the purple figure, almost unable to believe their eyes.

Immediately, immense astonishment transformed into a torrent of ecstatic joy!
"Ancestor! It's the Ancestor!"

"The Ancestor has returned! The Ancestor is well!"

"May God bless the Chen family! The patriarch has recovered!"

Cheers, exclamations, and sobs of uncontrollable excitement instantly resounded throughout the training ground, soaring into the sky!
Many people were so excited that they trembled and their eyes were filled with tears. The fear, depression, and despair of the past few days were transformed into indescribable joy and excitement at this moment.

It is unclear who was the first to bow.

In an instant, hundreds of people in the training ground, whether disciples, guards, or servants, all faced the high platform, cupped their hands to their foreheads, and bowed deeply, their shouts thundering and merging into one:
"Congratulations on your full recovery and return, Ancestor! May you rest in peace, Ancestor!"

The sound shook the roof tiles, and the emotion penetrated to the very core of my being.

Chen Changge stood quietly on the stage, his gaze slowly sweeping over the excited, flushed faces below, taking in everyone's expressions.

He did not speak immediately, but let the deafening cheers and prayers continue for a while.

Only when the clamor subsided and everyone looked up at him with expectant eyes did he slowly raise his right hand and press it down lightly.

Suddenly, there was complete silence!

Chen Changge spoke slowly, his voice reaching everyone's ears with perfect clarity.

"In light of the past events, there may have been confusion or negligence within the clan. Considering the extraordinary circumstances, I can forgive and forget the past."

However, from this day forward, our Chen clan must unite as one to overcome these difficult times!
All members of the Chen clan should diligently cultivate themselves, fulfill their duties, maintain harmony and kinship within the family, and work together for common progress without.

If there are those who outwardly comply but inwardly defy, act disloyally or against morality, or neglect family affairs—”

His voice suddenly rose, becoming resolute:
"Regardless of kinship or merit, expel the Chen family immediately and never record them again!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, resounding in everyone's hearts.

The audience below the stage were all awestruck, lowering their gazes and responding with solemn expressions.

"We will obey the Ancestor's command!" The crowd bowed again.

"Besides that, there is another important matter concerning the Chen family that I need to announce."

Chen Changge paused for a moment before continuing, "I was already on the verge of death, and the Tiancang Sect could do nothing but watch me die."

Thanks to my old friend, True Lord Kurong, who came to my rescue at a great cost.

However, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Therefore, I have decided to leave the Tiancang Sect and join the Xu family, becoming a guest elder and, in the future, the deputy city lord of Yunxi City.

"Leave the Heavenly Azure Sect?"

"To become a guest elder of the Xu family?"

"The Ancestor has been appointed as the Deputy City Lord of Yunxi City?!"

A murmur rippled through the audience, with many family members discussing the matter animatedly.

There were worries, joy, and confusion.
An elder of the Chen family spoke up: "Ancestor, if you withdraw like this, and the Tiancang Sect finds out, they will definitely come looking for trouble. How will my Chen family resist then?"

"Yes, Ancestor, we must be cautious about this matter! The Heavenly Azure Sect is not one we can afford to offend!"

"So, in order not to offend the Heavenly Cang Sect, you'd rather watch me die from severe injuries?"

"Ancestor, that's not what we meant, it's just..."

"As an elder of the Tiancang Sect, I am already dead and owe the Tiancang Sect nothing. Now that I have been saved by True Monarch Ku Rong and have been given a second life, I should serve the Xu family."

Chen Changge said calmly, "I know what you are worried about. The four major forces may seem calm on the surface, but in reality, they are fighting each other openly and secretly."

Yunxi City is the Xu family's stronghold, and even the Tiancang Sect doesn't dare to cause trouble here easily.

Even if they come, the Xu family will take responsibility; it has nothing to do with you.

Just be careful when you're out in the future.

As for the disciples of the Tiancang Sect within my Chen Clan, if you feel that you are better off in the Tiancang Sect, you may leave the clan and have no further connection with my Chen Clan.

If you don't want to, then stay in the clan; things will be resolved on their own.

"I have said all I need to say. Now you may all leave. Tianfang, Tianlei, you two come with me."

"Yes, grandfather."

It's good that Chen Changge has recovered from his injuries, but leaving the Tiancang Sect and becoming a guest elder of the Xu family is like one problem after another.

Meanwhile, some disciples of the Tiancang Sect, such as Chen Yubai and Chen Yusong, looked worried and didn't know what to do.

They were considered among the more talented members of the Chen clan.

However, he only became a disciple of the Tiancang Sect because he benefited from the merger of the three sects into the Tiancang Sect.

"Cousin, what should we do now? Should we return to the sect or stay in the clan?"

"This..." Chen Yubai also looked troubled. "The ancestor's attitude is firm; he must want to completely sever ties with the Tiancang Sect. We..."
Let's trust our ancestors and observe the situation quietly within the clan.

After all, the Chen family is our root!

The master's study.

"Grandfather, why did you suddenly propose to leave the Heavenly Cang Sect? Could it be that True Monarch Kurong's condition for saving you was?" Chen Tianlei asked in surprise.

Chen Tianfang shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be. In fact, my grandfather had intended to leave the Tiancang Sect. He was injured this time because he wanted to leave, and the Tiancang Sect assigned him a dangerous task."

That's why they suffered heavy losses in the Black Wind Mountains.

"So that's how it is. But brother, why didn't you tell me before?"

"Given Grandfather's condition, what's the point of telling him?"

Chen Changge said, "There is no need to discuss these matters further. Joining the Xu family was my own suggestion, and not only that, I will also be a servant of the True Lord of Withering and Glory from now on."

Otherwise, he wouldn't have saved me!

"What?! The True Lord of Withering and Flourishing actually made you his servant? You are a dignified Golden Core stage cultivator!" Chen Tianlei immediately exclaimed angrily. "How could he do this?!"
Besides, our two families are related by marriage!

"This matter was also brought up by me."

"Why?" Even Chen Tianfang looked puzzled this time!
"What kind of relationship or connection would make someone offer a precious pill that even a Nascent Soul cultivator would covet to save an outsider?"

Chen Changge questioned, "If it were you, and someone in your family was seriously injured and needed my Chen family to use such a treasure to save their life, would you be willing to give it away for free?"

The two fell silent.

They can't truly empathize with someone who hasn't experienced it themselves.

"Do you know that one of the pills that the Xu family took out is something that the Tiancang Sect is currently desperately seeking for its Nascent Soul Grand Elders?"

If the Xu family is willing to offer it, the Tiancang Sect might be willing to exchange it for a mid-grade or even high-grade third-tier spiritual vein.

"The other one is also very valuable. Now I have benefited from this misfortune. My dantian has expanded by 30%, and my spiritual sense is comparable to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, although my cultivation level is still the early stage of the Golden Core realm."

But it's enough to contend with someone in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

Furthermore, True Lord Kuru has even agreed to commission a mid-grade magic weapon for me.

The two exchanged a glance, feeling a sense of awe.

"Of course, I, your grandfather, did not offer to be your servant simply because I wanted True Lord Ku Rong to save my life. Rather, I have high hopes for the Xu family, and I believe they will surely become the masters of Tian Cang Prefecture in the future."

In the turmoil of Tiancang Prefecture, only by aligning ourselves with the right side can the Chen family seize the opportunity to rise in the future.

A hundred or two hundred years from now, they might even become a top Golden Core family in the Heavenly Cang Prefecture!

“Grandfather has a far-sighted vision; it is your grandson who is narrow-minded.” Chen Tianfang and Chen Tianlei bowed in unison. “I am telling you this today because the Chen family must remember its place from now on.”

From now on, the Xu family will be the masters, and our Chen family will be the servants.

I must also inform the Chen family head and the Grand Elder of this matter, but there's no need to inform the ordinary clansmen. This is also a blessing from True Lord Ku Rong.

"Grandson understands."

Chen Changge nodded slightly, "From then on, I stayed almost entirely in the City Lord's Mansion. You can send me messages if you need anything."

"Yes."

Soon after, Chen Changge used his escape light to return to the city lord's mansion.

Only half a month.

The news that Chen Changge had become the deputy city lord of Yunxi City spread throughout the city.

Then, the Tiancang Sect, the Mo family, the Lei family, Tiancang City, and other forces, large and small, all became aware of the situation.

This wasn't just the case in Yunxi City; Yuzhu City, Baiyun City, and Tiancang City also had spies planted by each city to gather intelligence and keep track of each other's movements.

In the struggle for the position of Lord of Tiancang Prefecture, intelligence is naturally of paramount importance.

Both the Mo and Lei families were astonished that Chen Changge was so bold as to join Yunxi City so quietly.

Of course, the news of Chen Changge's severe injury was kept secret, and few people know about it now.

But the Tiancang Sect knew everything.

The main hall of the clan.

Upon learning this news from his disciple, Xi Fengyue was furious. He unleashed his spiritual pressure and smashed a wooden table made of first-grade pear-yellow wood.

The guards outside the main hall were all startled when they heard this.

"Why is the sect leader so angry?!"

"Don't say anything more, or you'll be punished!"

The two disciples discussed this telepathically.

"Someone, summon the sect elders to the council hall. Invite the Grand Elder and True Monarch Bingqian to come. I have important matters to discuss."

"Yes, Sect Master." The disciple outside the gate walked to the main entrance of the hall, clasped his hands in response.

Immediately, they began sending messages one by one.

The time it takes to burn half an incense stick.

All the elders gathered in the main hall for deliberation—the Heavenly Azure Hall.

"Sect Master, what is the matter that you have summoned us in such a hurry? If it is not something important, this elder still needs to return to the peak to refine weapons," Elder Chi Huo said.

Xi Fengyue scanned the crowd, his expression grave, and said, "Just now, I received a message that our sect elder, Chen Changge, has openly betrayed the sect and joined Yunxi City."

Now he is the deputy city lord of Yunxi City!

The atmosphere inside the hall instantly became as if cold water had been poured into boiling oil, causing a commotion.

Many elders looked surprised.

"Elder Chen Changge isn't dead? And he's joined Yunxi City?!" Feng Juechen exclaimed in shock.

"Yes, I heard a while ago that he was severely injured and on the verge of death, beyond saving. I heard that the Grand Elder made the assessment after personally investigating the situation," Elder Yang said.

Everyone turned to look at Aoki Shinjun.

Qingmu Zhenjun's expression was solemn, and he did not shy away from the gazes of the crowd. He said calmly, "Elder Chen was injured that day. His dantian was damaged and there was a cold, deathly aura lingering there."

His physical injuries were severe; he had been poisoned, and the poison had begun to erode his internal organs.

The most serious problem is the soul, which has already developed cracks and has thus fallen into a deep sleep.

Such injuries require incredibly precious rare and precious medicinal materials. Our Heavenly Azure Sect suffered severe losses in the war between the two prefectures and is essentially powerless to help.

"If you are powerless to do anything, then why now?" an elder asked in confusion.

"The Chen family invited the True Lord of Withering and Flourishing to bring him back to Yunxi City to cure him."

True Man Chi Huo gasped in astonishment, "True Monarch Ku Rong actually possesses such skill, able to heal such injuries!"

"Elder Chi Huo, is this the time to admire the methods of True Monarch Ku Rong?" Xi Fengyue said coldly, "Even if he revives Chen Changge, Chen Changge will always be an elder of my Tian Cang Sect."

The audacious True Lord Ku Rong has dared to bring him under his command and even brazenly appointed him as the deputy city lord. This is a blatant provocation against our Tiancang Sect!
And Chen Changge, after recovering from his injuries, chose to stay in Yunxi City instead of returning to the sect. This is also an act of treason, an unforgivable crime!

A black-robed elder with a cold, iron-like face said in a cold voice, "This precedent must not be set! We must use swift and decisive measures to capture the traitor and bring him to justice! Otherwise, where is the sect's law and authority?

This person is the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall of the Tiancang Sect, and also a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

"Palace Master Zhao is absolutely right!" said a white-bearded elder who was in support. "Chen Changge must be brought back to the sect to be punished, and True Monarch Kurong must also give my Tiancang Sect an explanation!"
Otherwise, my Heavenly Azure Sect will surely lose all face!

"True Lord Ku Rong has always kept a low profile. Could his taking in Chen Changge be a test?"

"Then we must respond even more forcefully!"

"Yes, let all the forces of Tiancang Prefecture know that Tiancang Sect is not to be trifled with!"

The crowd was in an uproar, with the vast majority of elders displaying expressions of anger, believing that this matter concerned the sect's fundamental authority and future stability.

Only a few elders who might have had some past ties with the Chen family looked worried and hesitated to speak.

But amidst the boiling outcry of condemnation, it seemed insignificant.

Among them was Cang Yuyang of the Cang family.

"True Lord Ku Rong, what are you doing? Do you intend to completely ignite chaos in the Heavenly Cang Palace?"

Currently, the four major forces are outwardly amicable, but they are all secretly accumulating strength and waiting for the right opportunity.

"Elder, what do you think we should do?" Xi Fengyue asked Qingmu Zhenjun.

Without True Monarch Qingmu and True Monarch Bingqian, no one else from the Tiancang Sect would have dared to provoke Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan earned the nickname "Golden Core Killer" during the battle between the two prefectures.

Because of his powerful divine sense techniques, he could easily deal with cultivators in the early and middle stages of the Golden Core realm. According to incomplete statistics, more than a dozen early-stage Golden Core cultivators died at his hands during the war between the two prefectures.

With such a fearsome reputation, how could an ordinary Golden Core cultivator dare to easily seek trouble?

Aoki Shinjun frowned deeply; he really didn't want to confront Xu Chuan unless absolutely necessary.

While he hesitated, True Monarch Bingqian said, "Senior Brother, True Monarch Kurong is indeed very strong, but if I join forces with you, we should be able to suppress him."

“Back then, during the war between the two prefectures, the heads of the Nie and Chao families of the Greedy Wolf Prefecture were both True Monarchs at the Golden Core Perfection level. They were able to suppress Xu Chuan, and you and I, fellow disciples, can do the same.”

"Fine, I didn't want to confront Fellow Daoist Kurong, but he really went too far this time!"

“Alright, then the five of us—the sect leader, the Grand Elder, Elder Bingqian, Elder Yang, Elder Zhao—will personally go to Yunxi City to capture Chen Changge.”

The other elders may also go if they wish.

"Sect Master, I am willing to go!"

"I'll go as well."

Immediately, five more elders in the early and middle stages of the Golden Core realm agreed to go.

This lineup is clearly superior to the last time the Nie and Chao families led a large number of Golden Core demon cultivators to attack Yunxi Town.

"Very good. Elders, please go back and make some preparations. We will meet at the mountain gate in half an hour."

Everyone dispersed.

Qingmu Zhenjun frowned, and Bingqian Zhenjun, seeing this, asked, "What are you still worried about, Senior Brother? Are you worried about the strength of Kurong Zhenjun?"

"I know a bit about his strength from the last time I fought him."

"Did he use any divine sense techniques last time?"

"not at all."

"Then what you saw was not his true strength, but only what he wanted you to see," said True Monarch Qingmu. "Xu Chuan only uses his divine sense technique when he is about to kill someone."

Only when he uses it does it mean he is prepared to unleash all his supernatural powers.

In addition to his divine sense techniques, he also possesses array formations.

In the battle of Thousand Stone Forest, he relied on the formation to fight against three late-stage Golden Core cultivators, one of whom was even the Azure Wolf True Monarch.

Even so, he was able to kill the Blood-Robed Ancestor!

"If it were you or me facing those three, could we kill one of them within fifteen minutes?"

Bingqian Zhenjun remained silent for a moment, then frowned and said, "So, Senior Brother, you don't agree to cause trouble for Yunxi City?"

Qingmu Zhenjun shook his head, "This concerns the face of Tiancang Sect, so we must go. This is an open strategy. If Tiancang Sect backs down, our prestige in Tiancang Prefecture will be greatly reduced."

It could even shake the morale of the entire Tiancang Sect.

"A conspiracy? He did it on purpose? Why would he do that?" Bingqian Zhenjun was full of questions.

"On the surface, it should be a show of force, a display of strength, but I, as a senior brother, cannot see through what the real scheme is."

"Junior brother, let's go and see the Supreme Elder."

"Senior brother, you want to ask the Supreme Elder for help?"

"It's not necessarily necessary for him to take action, but just in case. If our Tiancang Sect can't suppress Yunxi City this time, I'm afraid it really will be..."

Qingmu Zhenjun did not say it explicitly, but Binggan Zhenjun understood.

"Is the tide turning against us? Is the once glorious Tiancang Sect truly gone forever?"

Bingqian Zhenjun murmured to himself.

The two headed to the back of the main peak, to the secluded retreat of the Supreme Elder Xi Daoyun.

"Elder, Qingmu and Bingqian pay their respects."

Before the cave, the two bowed with their hands clasped.

"What's the matter?"

A moment later, an old, deep voice came from the cave.

"Reporting to the Supreme Elder, Chen Changge has betrayed our Tiancang Sect and joined Yunxi City, becoming its deputy city lord. The sect leader has also decided to go with us to capture him and deter Yunxi City."

"Lord Aoki said respectfully."

"can."

"This disciple wishes to request the Supreme Elder to secretly follow Xu Chuan and, if necessary, to severely injure or even kill him."

Qingmu Zhenjun said, "Previously, Chen Changge's soul was severely injured, and I deduced that there was almost no hope of recovery unless there was a pill similar to the Polar Star Pill."

Upon hearing this, Xi Daoyun replied, "I understand."

"Thank you, Elder. We will take our leave now."

True Lord Aoki and True Lord Bingqian departed.

On the way, True Monarch Bingqian asked, "Senior Brother, is what you said true?"

"There's a 70-80% chance. Otherwise, how could we persuade the Supreme Elder!"

"With the Supreme Elder backing us up, we are sure to be safe."

"I hope so."

After half a stick of incense.

The ten elders of the Tiancang Sect each rode a streak of light, tearing through the clouds and shooting straight toward Yunxi City like shooting stars chasing the moon.

Three late-stage Golden Core cultivators, two perfect Golden Core cultivators, plus five early-to-mid-stage elders.

This lineup is exceptionally powerful, enough to annihilate a top-tier Golden Core family like the Lei family.

The Xu residence is located within the inner city of Yunxi City.

Beneath the withered and flourishing tree.

Xu Chuan, who was sitting cross-legged, moved slightly and slowly opened his eyes, which remained calm.

He seemed to have a premonition, and calculated with his fingers.

After a moment, he smiled slightly and said calmly, "They've arrived."

He immediately sent a telepathic message to all the Golden Core cultivators of the Xu family, ordering them to gather outside the City Lord's Mansion. For those as far away as the Tianling Sect, he sent a message to notify them.

Although Ye Fan, Xu Deyue, and Xu Deling were confused, they immediately put down their work and rushed to the airspace above the city lord's mansion.

Upon hearing that the Heavenly Azure Sect might be attacking, True Lord Lieyang, True Lord Rongtianyang, and True Lord Yanzhen also arrived at this place.

Even if they don't take action, they still need to support the Xu family, since their Tianling Sect is now part of Yunxi City.

Everyone gathered.

"Sister Ling, you've come too."

Ye Fan looked over and saw four streaks of light approaching; it was Xu Deling and True Lord Lieyang.

Xu Deling nodded slightly, then looked at Huoyun Zhenren and Qingya Zhenren and greeted them, "Master, Elder Qingya."

Master Qingya was somewhat puzzled and asked, "What is the purpose of the patriarch's sudden summons of us?"

Chen Changge said, "If I am not mistaken, it must be because of me."

"It seems that the Tiancang Sect already knows that I have joined Yunxi City and become its deputy city lord."

"Just because of this?" Master Qingya shook his head and sighed, "The Tiancang Sect has indeed been on a downward spiral. Their magnanimity and narrow-mindedness are truly appalling."

Master Huoyun said, "What do you know? All forces are most wary of fickle people. Elder Chen is already suspected of betraying his sect this time."

Putting aside their own reputation, even just to intimidate their disciples, the Heavenly Azure Sect would show no mercy.

Yan Zhenzhen frowned slightly, "Fellow Daoist Kurong's actions are indeed somewhat inappropriate."

As a member of the Heavenly Forging Sect, he understood the sect's style of doing things. Those who betrayed the sect would be hunted down by the sect until they died, or until the sect had no choice but to give up.

“Junior Brother Yan Zhen, Fellow Daoist Kurong’s actions are none of your business.”

This is a subtle reminder from Lord Lieyang that Xu Deling is still here!
He and Xu Chuan have a deep relationship, and openly slandering him in front of her will only make her uncomfortable.

Ye Fan defended, "My master has his reasons for doing things. Outsiders should not judge Elder Chen's matter lightly if they do not know the reasons."

He originally wanted to leave the Tiancang Sect, but the Tiancang Sect sent him to the Black Wind Mountain Range to find the Polar Star Flower. Elder Chen encountered a powerful demonic beast and was seriously injured and on the verge of death, almost beyond saving.

The Heavenly Cang Sect abandoned him, leaving him to await his death.

It was my master who brought him back and rescued him at great cost.

Elder Chen has already died once; what's wrong with him joining the Xu family and becoming a guest elder?

True Lord Lieyang said, "So that's how it is. If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Kurong, Fellow Daoist Chen would have already perished. To put it bluntly, Fellow Daoist Chen's life truly belongs to the Xu family."

The voice just fell.

A beam of azure light drifted leisurely from the direction of the Xu residence and landed in front of everyone.

That's right, Xu Chuan!
(End of this chapter)