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Chapter 341 Nascent Soul Formation! The Final Stroke! (Please subscribe! It seems I might have to add another chapter today?)

Half a month passed quickly, and Yunxi City was as bustling as ever.

Suddenly, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to surge violently without warning!

Centered on the inner city's core cultivation tower, billowing, thick, murky, and viscous black demonic energy surged into the sky, instantly turning that area into a gloomy expanse!
The demonic energy surged, accompanied by the faint sounds of ghosts wailing and gods howling, and a heavy, oppressive feeling from the earth and stones.

In stark contrast, the magnificent rays of light descended from the higher heavens!
Five colors flow, auspicious clouds abound, celestial music faintly lingers, and auspicious clouds gather.

The spiritual energy from hundreds of miles around converged here, forming a massive vortex of spiritual energy!
This magnificent celestial phenomenon is a sign of the gifts from heaven and earth brought about by the condensation of the nascent soul!
In an instant, the sky above Yunxi City was filled with both eerie demonic energy and magnificent rosy light, creating a bizarre and spectacular scene.

"The primordial... Nascent Soul celestial phenomenon?!"

"Someone has achieved Nascent Soul formation in Yunxi City?!"

"Such terrifying demonic energy... It's actually a demonic cultivator forming their Nascent Soul!"

"How could there be such a powerful demonic cultivator in Yunxi City, especially in the inner city? Could this person be a member of the Xu family?"

"Is the Xu family going to produce a second Nascent Soul level warrior?!"

The whole city was in an uproar, and countless cultivators rushed to the streets and rooftops, gazing in awe at this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.

Before long, within the churning demonic clouds, a hundred-foot-tall phantom of a demonic nascent soul, with a blurred face yet profound majesty, gradually condensed and manifested!

Although the phantom appeared somewhat illusory, the immense, mountain-like, and prison-like pressure emanating from it was real and undeniable, causing one's soul to tremble.

"Nascent Soul Formation successful!"

"That demonic cultivator succeeded!"

"Could that person be the guest retainer recently recruited by the Xu family?"

"I don't think so! The Xu family's cultivation methods are magnificent; how could they possibly harbor such a demon?"

"The Nascent Soul stage... Even for us Golden Core cultivators, it's difficult, let alone the Nascent Soul stage!"

"If someone were to gain a thousand years of lifespan in a single day, they would ascend to heaven in one step!"

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were deeply moved.

The Yan family mansion.

The Yan family patriarch stood solemnly high in the sky, his gaze fixed on the enormous nascent soul phantom in the inner city: "A demonic nascent soul, who exactly is he?"

Yan family.

The Yan family patriarch, Yan Yue, and Yan Hanxiao also stood in the air gazing into the distance.

Yan Hanxiao asked, "Ancestor, who do you think this person is? Could he be a demonic cultivator recruited by the Xu family?"

"It shouldn't be." The Yan family patriarch stroked his beard and said, "Opportunities to reach the Nascent Soul stage are extremely rare. Without this assistance, even if hundreds of Golden Core cultivators were to attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, they would only have a less than one percent chance of success."

If I'm not mistaken, that person should be the one who won the Nascent Soul opportunity at the "Yunxi Conference".

But it turns out he's a demonic cultivator; I had thought he was the Blazing Sun True Monarch of the Heavenly Feather Sect.

“Yes, who wouldn’t guess that?” Yan Hanxiao sighed. “After all, the Tianling Sect and the Xu family have a close relationship. If True Monarch Lieyang forms his Nascent Soul, it will be of great help to the Xu family.”

Yan Yue remained silent.

Tang family.

The members of the Tang family were all discussing it.

The Tang family patriarch remained silent, thinking to himself, "What exactly is the Xu family planning? Why isn't the opportunity to form the Nascent Soul stage being given to True Lord Lieyang?"

Who is this person?

However, the Xu family's decision to have him cultivate in seclusion in Yunxi City suggests they have a close relationship.

The headquarters of the Tianling Sect.

Lord Lieyang stood with his hands behind his back in the air, looking at the hundred-foot-tall phantom of the demonic infant, his expression extremely complicated.

Envy, longing, shock, and a touch of bitterness intertwined.

In the end, it all turned into a soft sigh.

“The Nascent Soul,” he sighed softly, his hand clenching slightly inside his sleeve.

The nascent soul was so close to him, yet it seemed so far away.

Separated by them are life and death!
Beside him, Yan Zhenzhenjun and Rong Tianyang were also shaken.

Yan Zhenzhen pondered: "A demonic Nascent Soul?! So the Xu family actually handed over that opportunity to form a Nascent Soul to a demonic cultivator."

What exactly is Xu Chuan thinking?!

I really want to go find him and get to the bottom of this!

“Junior Brother Yan Zhen, there’s no need for further words.” True Monarch Lieyang waved his hand to stop him, his gaze still fixed on the gradually solidifying demonic infant dharma image.

“Fellow Daoist Kurong has his reasons for doing things. Besides, this is an opportunity for the Xu family. It’s their own business to give it to whomever they want. Can we force them to do it?”

"That makes sense, but even if they kept it for themselves to use when they reach the Nascent Soul stage, they would still be fine. But to hand it over to a demonic cultivator, if I'm not mistaken, this person must be a powerful figure from a top-tier force within the Greedy Wolf Mansion."

They went through a war between two prefectures; shouldn't they all have a grudge against each other?

There was a pause.

"Oh well, never mind."

With a flick of his sleeve, Yan Zhenzhen turned and flew back to his cave, saying as he flew, "If my junior sister asks me to refine a high-grade magic weapon for the Xu family again, I'll have to think about it carefully."

He is a genuine person, not very cunning.

He devoted himself to the study of weapon crafting, which is why he has achieved his current level of expertise in weapon crafting.

It has a considerable reputation throughout Tiannan.

After all, there aren't many people who can refine top-tier magic weapons, and even fewer who can do it at the Golden Core stage.

Most of them are in the Nascent Soul stage.

The rest of the Golden Core cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and guest elders in the city were mostly filled with shock and envy at this moment.

The Nascent Soul Realm is a true chasm that separates the top experts in the cultivation world.

The Nascent Soul stage is a phenomenon that most cultivators will never witness in their lifetime, even those at the Golden Core stage.

Seeing it today has been truly awe-inspiring.

The strange phenomenon lasted for about half an incense stick's time before the hundred-foot-tall phantom of the demonic infant was finally slowly absorbed into the cultivation tower, and the demonic energy and colorful glow gradually dissipated.

However, the overwhelming aura of the Nascent Soul lingered in the sky above Yunxi City for a long time, leaving an imprint on the hearts of every cultivator who witnessed this scene.

"Finally, the baby was born."

Above the Xu residence, Xu Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Beside him stood Mo Yue, a powerful and robust demon, half-human and half-dragon.

"Xu Chuan, it seems that Gu Xuanyou's efforts have not been in vain. The chaos in Tiancang Prefecture is nearing its end, and now it's time to let Tanlang Prefecture be thrown into chaos as well."

Xu Chuan smiled and did not refute.

"Let's go, the strange phenomenon has disappeared, let's go take a look."

The two of them immediately flew towards the cultivation tower.

The two did not rush in, but remained in the void a hundred feet away from the cultivation tower.

"Patriarch Xu, Fellow Daoist Mo Yue, I need to go into seclusion for half a month to stabilize my cultivation level. It is not convenient for us to meet at this time. Please forgive me."

"You're too kind, City Lord," Xu Chuan said with a smile. "I've come here simply to congratulate you on successfully forming your Nascent Soul."

"Haha, it's all thanks to the opportunity to form a Nascent Soul as gifted by Patriarch Xu."

"There's no question of a gift; it's merely a transaction between us."

"Patriarch Xu, you don't understand what Nascent Soul formation represents. Only by truly entering this realm can one know: a qualitative leap in strength and a lifespan of thousands of years."

These things are far beyond what mere commodities can be traded.

After a pause, Gu Xuanyou added, "In short, I will remember this favor and repay it in the future."

Xu Chuan smiled slightly, "Then Fellow Daoist Gu, please continue your seclusion. Just inform me when you leave, and I will see you off."

"That's natural."

After saying that, there was silence.

Xu Chuan and Mo Yue also returned to the Xu residence.

At this time, Xu Mingxian, Ye Fan and his wife, and Xu Deling were all gathered in Xu Chuan's courtyard.

Ye Fan said, "Master, the formation of the Nascent Soul by the Ancient Nether City Lord will surely cause quite a stir. Should our Xu family make an explanation to the outside world?"

"What does this mean?" Xu Chuan smiled. "No need to say more. Gu Xuanyou will leave in a month at most, and his strength will eventually be revealed to the world."

But before that, he would definitely deliver a heavy blow to the Greedy Wolf Sect.

This is beneficial to my Xu family.

Exposing it too early is actually less attractive.

"That day, the Ling Sect..."

Ye Fan glanced at Xu Deling, who sighed softly, "Senior Brother Lieyang will inevitably be moved by this scene. I just hope he won't develop any demonic obstacles."

"No further explanation is needed. This is a major plan for the Xu family, and it cannot be easily interfered with. Just proceed as usual."

It is my family's business to whom I entrust the opportunities to.

"If the Heavenly Forging Sect has an opportunity to form a Nascent Soul, and my Xu family goes to beg for it, can we possibly obtain it?"

Xu Chuan's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Yes, Master."

One month later.

Gu Xuanyou left the pass, concealing his presence, and headed towards the Xu residence.

Mo Yue, sensing something amiss, reminded Xu Chuan.

"Go and invite him in," Xu Chuan said.

Before long, Mo Yue brought Gu Xuanyou to the main hall of the Xu family.

The hall was quiet, with only a jade table, two jade cups, and a pot of warmed spirit wine, its fragrance wafting gently.

Xu Chuan rose, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting: "City Lord, congratulations on taking another step forward on your path. Please try my Xu family's special brew, 'First-Class Intoxication'."

Gu Xuanyou smiled slightly, took his seat, and without hesitation, drank the cup in one gulp.

As the wine entered his throat, it transformed into a gentle and mellow spiritual energy that permeated his entire body. He exclaimed, "Excellent wine! Patriarch Xu, you've put in a lot of effort."

"I'm glad the City Lord is pleased." Xu Chuan filled his cup and took a sip himself.

After three rounds of drinking.

Gu Xuanyou put down his cup, his expression turning serious, and said in a low voice, "Patriarch Xu, I have come here for two reasons: first, to say goodbye, and second, to entrust you with a matter."

"please say."

"I must keep my nascent soul a secret for now and it is not appropriate to make it public immediately. I hope the Xu family can keep it a secret for me."

Gu Xuanyou looked intently at Xu Chuan.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan showed no surprise, as if he had already expected it, and readily nodded: "Of course, the ancient city lord has just reached the Nascent Soul stage, and his foundation needs to be stable."

"Sudden exposure would certainly attract the attention of the Greedy Wolf Sect."

Seeing that Xu Chuan was so insightful, Gu Xuanyou felt a little relieved and then asked, "Patriarch Xu, what do you think I should do next?"

Xu Chuan tapped the table lightly with his fingertip, pondered for a moment, and said slowly, "If you want to conceal it, you must plan carefully before acting. First, you must completely stabilize your Nascent Soul realm."

If Xu's prediction is correct, the ancient city lord's magical power has not yet been fully converted into Nascent Soul level magical power.

"That's true." Gu Xuanyou didn't hide anything and nodded in agreement.

"The Greedy Wolf Manor is dominated by the Greedy Wolf Sect. Qi Tianxiong is a domineering man. Your foundation is not stable. It is not the best strategy to confront him head-on. You should at least have the ability to escape from his clutches."

Then set a trap.

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

"Using the opening of a secret realm or the appearance of innate spiritual objects as bait, they spread the news to lure many elders of the Greedy Wolf Sect to gather in one place."

A glint flashed in Xu Chuan's eyes, "At that time, the ancient city lord will reappear, using the power of the Nascent Soul to strike with lightning speed, aiming to kill many of his core elders in one blow."

It's not necessary to annihilate them completely, but it's essential to cripple them.

Gu Xuanyou frowned slightly: "This plan is ingenious, but such a severe injury will surely enrage Qi Tianxiong, who will personally take revenge. I'm afraid I won't be able to withstand it."

"Retaliation is inevitable, and war is unavoidable."

Xu Chuan's tone was calm yet resolute, "But the city lord doesn't need to seek victory. He only needs to make it clear that he can't do anything to you."

They can fight and then retreat, and they can retreat and then hide.

If he dares to threaten you with the lives of millions in the ancient city of You, then you should threaten him back in kind!

Unless the disciples of the Greedy Wolf Sect never step out of the mountain gate again, you can kill them one by one.

As the head of a sect, Qi Tianxiong has far-reaching influence and will inevitably be hesitant to act rashly.

He paused, then continued his analysis: "In the power struggle between Nascent Soul cultivators, who would willingly push someone to the brink of despair unless they were absolutely certain of being able to eradicate the other party completely?"
Even a cornered beast will fight, let alone a Nascent Soul cultivator.

For example, my Tiancang Sect has been suppressing all sides for hundreds of years, so no new Nascent Soul forces have ever risen.

But when the Mo family patriarch truly achieved the Nascent Soul stage, the Tiancang Sect had no choice but to acquiesce.

In the previous war between the two prefectures, Qi Tianxiong was convinced that he had the trump card of the Heavenly Demon Lord, which is why he dared to start the war and intended to annex the Heavenly Cang Prefecture in one fell swoop.

Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes.

After listening, Gu Xuanyou pondered for a long time, then raised his cup and said, "Patriarch Xu's insight is astute, and his words have awakened me from my dream."

I will certainly keep these words in mind.

Xu Chuan raised his glass in greeting and said with a smile, "The foundation of the ancient city lord is already established, and his future is limitless."

“The Xu family is better. It’s only a matter of time before the Xu family takes control of Tiancang Prefecture. I, Gu, wish the Xu family great success and that they will rule the prefecture!” Gu Xuanyou said sincerely.

"Thank you for your kind words, Brother Gu."

The two smiled at each other and drank the spirit wine in their cups in one gulp.

it is more than words.

The wine was finished, and the conversation was over.

Gu Xuanyou stood up, bowed to Xu Chuan and Mo Yue standing to the side, and then his figure disappeared like a wisp of smoke, his aura completely concealed, as if he had never appeared.

Xu Chuan sat alone in the hall, slowly finishing the last of his wine, gazing in the direction where Gu Xuanyou had disappeared, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

At this time, the two seemed to have a very close friendship, addressing each other as brothers.

But when the two sides threaten each other's interests, they will inevitably turn to arms.

Xu Chuan may seem to be helping Gu Youcheng, but isn't he also using someone else to do his dirty work?

Only when they both suffer heavy losses can the Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce truly emerge.

“Two people, eight hundred schemes. You guys who play tricks and schemes, your hearts are all dirty,” Mo Yue said with a sneer.

"Even if you want to learn, you might not be able to." Xu Chuan didn't care about his comments and laughed heartily.

"Hehe, I don't do such nonsense!" Mo Yue said, "If I have the strength, I can just go up and sweep them aside. If anyone is not convinced, I will beat them into submission."

If they still refuse to submit, then destroy them!

“Yes, having strength does allow you to do whatever you want, but do we have that right now?” Xu Chuan laughed. “You want to completely overwhelm Qi Tianxiong.”

Or rather, to kill it, one would need at least the strength of a mid-stage fourth-tier cultivator.

It would probably take you hundreds of years to reach that level.

"Once you reach that level of strength, my Xu family will already have several Nascent Soul cultivators, and there will be no need for you to charge into battle."

Mo Yue was dumbfounded, but felt that he couldn't refute it.

"I will not argue with people who have heart conditions!"

Mo Yue immediately turned and left.

The day when Xu Chuan and the others return is drawing ever closer.

at the same time.

A place of imprisonment.

Something also happened at the Immortal Martial Alliance.

Xu Jingwu's adoptive parents both passed away peacefully, and countless elders from the Immortal Martial Alliance came to pay their respects.

Ten miles of white sails like snow, paper money flying everywhere, and hundreds of thousands of martial artists seeing them off.

Jiang's father and mother were just ordinary people, not even martial artists.

However, because their "eldest son" Jiang Wu was the one who pioneered the second realm of martial arts, reorganized martial arts, and laid the foundation for martial arts.

He is a monument and a leader in the hearts of all martial artists in the Immortal Martial Alliance!
The peaceful passing of these two elderly people caused quite a stir. This is a classic example of one person changing an entire family!
Therefore, families of all sizes devote all their efforts to cultivating geniuses within their clans, hoping that one day they can lead the clan to rise to prominence.

Upon hearing the news, all the martial arts families in Guangling County put aside their other matters and rushed to the Jiang residence immediately.

A continuous stream of people came to pay their respects.

On the day of the funeral, it was just beginning to get light.

Jiang Feng, his hands trembling slightly, carried his parents' memorial tablets and walked at the front.

His face was sorrowful, his eyes were sunken, and every step he took was heavy.

Originally, it should have been Xu Jingwu who did it, but Xu Jingwu already knew that he was only adopted by the Jiang family, and that Jiang Feng was his parents' biological son.

Therefore, he decided to let Jiang Feng do this job.

Jiang Feng argued several times to no avail, and had no choice but to comply.

As for Xu Jingwu, he carried the coffin with both hands, his figure as upright as a pine tree, his steps steady, his eyes filled with deep sorrow, as he personally saw his parents off on their final journey.

The procession slowly emerged from the west gate of the county town, and in accordance with the wishes of the Jiang couple, they were to be buried in their ancestral home, Fushan Village.

Initially, it was the martial artists and ordinary people in the city who quietly joined.

Subsequently, in villages and towns along the way, martial artists who had heard the news kept putting down their work, spontaneously donning plain clothes, and silently following behind the funeral procession.

The queue grew larger and larger like a snowball, from several thousand to tens of thousands, and then to hundreds of thousands... a vast and orderly procession.

This scene attracted countless passersby and people from surrounding areas to stop and watch, secretly alarmed.

"This...this is Elder Jiang Wu's prestige? It's truly astonishing." A merchant warrior from a distant caravan exclaimed in a low voice beside the official road.

"The Jiang couple truly accumulated great virtue to raise such a remarkable child. Now that their funeral has been so honored, it can be considered a perfect ending," an old man said, stroking his beard with emotion.

Some people had a glint in their eyes and whispered to their companions, "Judging from this situation... if one day Elder Jiang Wu reaches the Yuanwu Realm perfection..."

With such prestige among martial artists and the general public, could he... possibly ascend to the position of Grand Elder of the Immortal Martial Alliance?

One of them asked tentatively, his eyes filled with speculation.

The person next to him immediately shook his head: "Difficult! The position of Grand Elder is not easily obtained. It represents the highest power in the Immortal Martial Alliance, and the Immortal Martial Alliance ultimately comes first in the name of the Immortal!"

"Yes, although there are many martial arts practitioners, our Immortal Martial Alliance only has six or seven second-realm martial artists, and the path to the Yuanwu realm is not yet fully perfected."

It remains to be seen whether anyone can fully develop it!

Many people think it's unlikely.

The person who initially asked the question hesitated and said, "However... things are unpredictable. What if, in the future, martial arts can truly surpass immortality?"

Who can predict the future?

At this moment, another, slightly calmer voice chimed in: "Whether martial arts can rise again is still uncertain. Don't forget, above the Immortal Martial Alliance, there is the Xu family of Dongxi."

The Xu family firmly controls the position of the Grand Elder and many other important posts, and Xu Mingwei has even entered the Golden Core stage, becoming the Supreme Elder.

If they don't allow it, martial arts can't suppress immortality!

These words were like a bucket of cold water, cooling down the previously heated discussion considerably.

Yes, the Xu family of Dongxi is a mountain towering over all the forces in the Immortal Martial Alliance!
The group exchanged a knowing glance, said nothing more, and simply turned their gaze back to the endless line of white-clad figures, each lost in their own thoughts.

The funeral procession trekked through mountains and rivers, finally arriving at Fushan Village.

This peaceful little mountain village has already been built according to Xu Jingwu and Jiang Feng's wishes.

A simple yet solemn mausoleum was built on a hillside behind the village, where the feng shui is excellent and one can overlook the old residence.

The ground is paved with bluestone, surrounded by pine and cypress trees, and a babbling brook flows gently.

There were no extravagant decorations, only solemnity and tranquility.

The burial ceremony took place at sunset.

The setting sun, like blood, illuminated the pure white expanse covering the mountains and fields.

Jiang Feng placed the memorial tablet on the altar.

Xu Jingwu personally led the others to slowly lower the two coffins into the tomb.

Handfuls of yellow earth fell, covering the coffin and seemingly burying a difficult yet warm period of time.

Without saying much, Xu Jingwu simply kowtowed three times before the grave, each time with a resounding thud. Jiang Feng was already in tears, prostrate on the ground, unable to rise.

Countless martial artists bowed in unison, bidding a final farewell to the ordinary couple who had raised a legend in martial arts.

The evening breeze whistled through the pine forest, sounding like weeping.

After the funeral, the crowd dispersed silently into the night, and Fushan Village returned to tranquility, leaving only the newly built cemetery standing quietly under the moonlight.

Xu Jingwu dismissed his attendants and stood alone in front of his parents' graves for a long time.

"Father and Mother, I haven't told you yet, but I have found my family. They are very remarkable and admirable."

Soon, the child plans to return.

Your dying wishes are always etched in my mind.

"I will take care of my second brother, as well as my nephew and niece, so please rest assured."

Xu Jingwu knelt down again and kowtowed three times.

Then he departed under the moon.

Within a few days.

The scene of Xu Jingwu sending his parents off to their burial sparked heated discussions in Guangling County and the Xianmeng Market.

With the rise of martial arts.

The martial artists have risen up!
Naturally, there will be many conflicts, both big and small.

They were all just holding back their attacks.

Xu Jingwu's prestige in the Immortal Martial Alliance is probably second only to the Supreme Elder Xu Mingwei and the Grand Elder Xu Mingyuan.

Many elders of the Immortal Alliance expressed their concerns, worried that a conflict between the Immortal and Martial Alliance might erupt in the future.

"Elder, Elder Jiang Wu's prestige is rising day by day. Although his martial arts are not as good as his immortal path now, it is hard to say what the future holds. Do you think it is necessary to suppress him?"

Four or five elders from the Immortal Martial Alliance went to pay their respects to Xu Mingyuan.

“Yes, there are only six or seven at present, but it’s hard to say what will happen a hundred years from now,” an elder said, clasping his hands and bowing his head.

"Martial arts are a good thing for all families. If someone in your clan enters the second realm of martial arts, it can also enhance the foundation of your family."

"You all find Elder Jiang Wu an eyesore, don't you?"

Xu Mingyuan glanced at them indifferently, yet it sent shivers down their spines.

Although they had not yet reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, they were still in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, yet they were still terrified by even a single glance from Xu Mingyuan.

"What realm is the Grand Elder at? Could he be close to Core Formation as well?"

Some people secretly speculated.

"I will not interfere with what you do. My Xu family has no time to worry about such things. Starting tomorrow, I will return to Dongxi for seclusion. As for how long, I have no idea."

Matters concerning the alliance are for you elders to discuss.

"Leave, all of you."

"Yes, Elder, we shall take our leave!"

The group left one after another.

"What do you think the Grand Elder means by this?" someone suddenly asked. "Jiang Wu is the pioneer of martial arts. The Xu family is indeed powerful now. If one day Jiang Wu opens up the three realms of martial arts..."

That would surely allow them to rival the Xu family. I refuse to believe the Grand Elder wouldn't be wary!

"If the Grand Elder says he won't interfere, does that mean he's condoning our actions?"

"possible."

"Shall we find a place to discuss this properly?"

"Then let's go to Brother Liu's residence. I've been missing the fine wine there, hahaha!"

With the opening of the second realm of martial arts, Xu Jingwu's position is still somewhat unshakeable.

If one day Xu Jingwu opens up the three realms of martial arts, then his position in the Immortal Martial Alliance will be as unshakeable as that of the Xu family.

Moreover, the methods of martial arts have now spread to all corners of the world.

Each party already has control, so there's no need to curry favor with Xu Jingwu, and his role is naturally greatly reduced.

The Xu family has never forbidden infighting among the various factions of the Immortal Martial Alliance.

Otherwise, given the Xu family's methods, they would naturally have ways to maintain a balance.

The original intention of establishing the Immortal Martial Alliance was to serve as a shield for the Xu family, but now there is no need to use this tactic.

When a great calamity comes, even the Xu family itself may not be able to protect itself, so why would it care about other powerful families?

Half a month later.

Several influential elders from the Immortal Martial Alliance visited Xu Jingwu, inviting him to join them on a training trip to the "Forest of Qinghai".

They ostensibly hunt monsters, hone their martial arts skills, and search for rare herbs.

These elders were all in the mid-to-late Foundation Establishment stage. Although they didn't have a deep relationship with Xu Jingwu, they were still polite to him on the surface.

Xu Jingwu's mind raced, and he had already guessed what was going on.

But he remained outwardly calm, and after a moment's hesitation, he agreed.

Some situations require you to get involved to break free.

Almost on the same day that Xu Jingwu nodded, the Xu family of Dongxi received the definite news.

The door to Xu Mingyuan's secluded meditation chamber opened silently, and Xu Mingshu stepped inside.

"Second brother, you were looking for me?"

Xu Mingyuan, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, slowly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light: "The time has come. Those 'enthusiastic' elders of the Immortal Martial Alliance have invited Jingwu to the Qinghai Forest."

"You should make a trip there, secretly lend a hand, and make this play out more successfully."

Xu Mingshu pondered for a moment, a slight smile playing on her lips, but no real smile in her eyes: "Then I'll instruct Xiaobai to kill a few people and leave a few alive as witnesses."

Finally, in front of them, he 'swallowed' Jingwu.

What does Second Brother think?

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingyuan's face showed a faint but cold smile: "Very good. Be sure to be clean and efficient, and leave no loopholes."

"Understood, Second Brother, don't worry, I'll take care of it right away."

Xu Mingshu gave a graceful bow, then turned and left the quiet room.

She flew over Dongxi, a thought stirring in her mind.

At the summit of the precipice, a fierce wind howled.

A magnificent eagle, with its eyes closed as if dozing, was holding back its aura.

One half of its wings was wreathed in turquoise flames, while the other half was crackling with fine purple arcs of electricity.

At that moment, it suddenly opened its eyes, one pupil reflecting blue flames, the other flashing purple lightning.

This giant eagle is one of the third-tier demonic beasts bred by the Xu family, and is bestowed the surname Xu upon it—Xu Eagle.

"Master summons?"

Xu Ying flapped his wings.

Its enormous body was as light as a feather, transforming into a streak of purple-blue light that was barely visible to the naked eye, shooting straight towards the cave stream.

Its speed even surpasses that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator at the peak of their cultivation.

Only those who have mastered the art of escape can surpass it.

In just a few breaths, Xu Ying appeared above Dongxi.

Upon seeing this, Xu Mingshu smiled gracefully, leaped up, and landed on its broad, stable back.

"Ah Ying, go to 'Qinghai Forest' to find Xiao Bai." Xu Mingshu gently stroked the feathers on the back of Xu Ying's neck and said softly.

"Yes, Master."

Xu Ying spoke clearly and distinctly.

Then its wings flapped again, and a brilliant purple-blue light shone brightly, tearing through the sky in an instant and disappearing into the horizon.

Deep in the Yunjin Mountains, in the forests of Qinghai.

In a secluded valley filled with spiritual energy, a colossal beast lies quietly in wait.

His body hair was as white as snow, yet it had a faint metallic sheen. A dark gold "king" mark on his forehead was naturally formed, exuding an awe-inspiring and inviolable majesty as the king of beasts.

Its body is seven or eight zhang long, and even when it is lying down, it looks like a small hill.

It was Xu Bai, a mid-stage third-tier white tiger demon beast from the Xu family who was stationed in this mountain range.

Xu Bai's breathing was long and even.

With each breath, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth is slowly absorbed, refined, and integrated into the demon core.

Suddenly, his enormous head was raised.

His amber-colored vertical pupils gazed in a certain direction on the horizon.

His nostrils twitched slightly, and a low, affectionate snort escaped his throat.

"The master has arrived."

His eyes lit up with joy.

Xu Bai stood up, stretched his strong and large body, bent his limbs slightly, and then transformed into a white lightning bolt, soaring into the air and flying straight to the edge of the mountain range.

Before long, a flash of purple and blue light appeared on the horizon, and Xu Ying, carrying Xu Mingshu, had arrived.

"Little White." Xu Mingshu floated over from the eagle's back and looked at the majestic white tiger with a smile.

Xu Bai grew up with Xu Mingshu since childhood, and they have a very close relationship.

Xu Bai lowered his head and affectionately rubbed against Xu Mingshu's hand, transmitting his thoughts in a deep voice: "Master, it's been a long time since you've come."

Xu Mingshu smiled gently and stroked him: "I'm here today because I need your cooperation on something."

She immediately explained the plan to Xu Bai in detail.

Xu Bai nodded and said in a low voice, "Master, leave this matter to me. Just wait for my news in the Yunjin Mountains."

Next, it's time to wait.

This wait lasted for more than ten days.

One day, in the outer area of ​​Qinghai Forest.

Xu Jingwu and his group of five or six elders from the Immortal Martial Alliance were traveling through the forest.

They had already hunted down several first-tier and early-to-mid-tier second-tier monsters and obtained some materials; the process seemed to be going quite smoothly.

The elders and Xu Jingwu maintained a superficial harmony, occasionally exchanging a few hunting tips.

Xu Jingwu performed as usual, his moves were swift and decisive.

When dealing with a mid-stage Tier 2 Ironback Mountain Boar, he even took the initiative to be the main force, demonstrating his powerful close-combat skills, which drew praise from several elders.

But behind those praises, his eyes occasionally flickered.

Two days later, with intentional or unintentional guidance, the team gradually ventured deeper into the central part of the forest.

The trees here are taller and denser, the light is dim, and the air is filled with a stronger sense of wildness and a faint sense of danger.

Second-tier peak monsters have already started appearing here.

Sure enough, just as they passed through a dark woodland filled with jagged rocks, they found themselves in a gloomy forest.

A pitch-black shadow silently emerged from the shadow of a boulder behind them, moving so fast that it left only a blur.

This afterimage struck directly at an elder of the Immortal Martial Alliance in the group!
"A peak second-tier demonic beast, everyone be careful!"

There were exclamations.

The elder who was attacked was horrified and hastily summoned his protective magic weapon.

However, it was easily torn apart by the dark power attached to the Shadow Panther's claws, and it looked like it was about to perish under its claws.

"Beast!"

Xu Jingwu seemed to have been on guard all along.

With a loud shout, he shot out like a cannonball.

Surprisingly, he struck first despite being behind, delivering a punch imbued with concentrated Yuan energy, aimed at the Shadow Leopard's waist and abdomen, a diversionary tactic.

Upon reaching the Yuanwu Realm, one needs to cultivate Yuan Power.

This is an energy formed by the combination of Qi and Blood and True Qi, with extremely strong explosive power, and it is also subtly present above the Foundation Establishment Magic Power.

(End of this chapter)