Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 347, "Nine Mystic Spirit Restrictions," by Yu Ling Sect (Bonus chapter tonight!)

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingxian was shocked.

Combining the origin of the jade box with the demeanor of the person before him and what he said, a name came out: "You are... the ancestor of the Cang family."
The founder of the Heavenly Azure Sect, Daoist Cangxuan?!

"It's the old man."

The illusory figure nodded slightly, acknowledging its identity.

Then a hint of barely perceptible concern and melancholy flashed in his eyes, "The years have passed so quickly, I don't know how many."

Young friend, may I ask you?

Where are my worthless descendants now?

Does the Cang family still exist? "

Xu Mingxian composed himself and respectfully replied, "Senior, although the Cang family is no longer the ruler of Tiancang Prefecture, it is still one of the top Golden Core forces, and its lineage has not been severed."

As for this jade box, it was a gift from Cang Fengheng, an elder of the Cang family, to this junior. He was also once my master.

"There's such a connection?"

Daoist Cangxuan's eyes flickered slightly, "You were able to discover the secret I left behind, break the jade box's restrictions, and your ability to deduce formations is at least comparable to a fourth-order expert."

"My Cang family actually has someone who can be your master?"

"I became your disciple when I was in the Foundation Establishment stage and received some of the Cang family's array formation inheritance. Although my array formation skills have now surpassed my master's."

But the kindness of being taught will forever be etched in the memory of this junior.

"I see."

Xu Mingxian continued, "When Master gave the remnant array and the jade box to my Xu family, he stipulated that if the jade box contained the inheritance, a copy should be made and sent back to the Cang family."

If it is something else, then it belongs to my Xu family.

"It seems that my Cang family has indeed declined."

The illusory figure of Cangxuan Daoist sighed, "Even my final test and gift must be entrusted to an outsider."

If we leave it there, it might never be able to be opened.

After a short while, Xu Mingxian couldn't help but ask, "Senior, your current state... could it be that you haven't passed away yet?"

More than a thousand years have passed, yet its spirit still remains in the world.

Xu Mingxian was genuinely curious about this method.

Daoist Cangxuan shook his head: "No. I have long since died and my Dao has vanished. This is merely a wisp of my divine consciousness preserved by the spiritual restriction."

With the jade box's restriction broken, the spiritual power that held this wisp of divine consciousness began to dissipate.

"This last bit of my consciousness won't last much longer."

"Spiritual restriction?"

When Xu Mingxian first heard this word, she was very curious. "What kind of restriction is it that can be so magical?"

Not only does it form such a perfect protective barrier, but it can also preserve the divine consciousness of our predecessors to this day?

"The Way of Spirit Restriction is profound and extraordinary, unlike ordinary restrictions, and is inherited from ancient times."

"Could you please explain this to me, senior?"

Daoist Cangxuan smiled and said, "Now that you have broken the seal on the jade box, the 'Nine Mysterious Spirit Restrictions' left inside will naturally be yours."

As for the lingering of a wisp of divine consciousness in the world...

In ancient times, this wasn't considered particularly earth-shattering; any powerful being who reached a certain level could do it.

He paused, his ethereal gaze fixed on Xu Mingxian, his expression becoming solemn, even earnest: "Young friend, I observe that your foundation in array formations is solid, and your temperament is calm."

The fact that you were able to break my restrictions shows your talent and good fortune.

Although I have passed away, there is still one thing on my mind.

"Are you referring to the Cang family, senior?"

"Yes."

His illusory figure seemed to have faded a little more. "I know this request is a bit presumptuous, but if you agree, young friend, I will lend a hand when my Cang family encounters a great calamity in the future, so as to ensure that its lineage will not be interrupted."

I would like to reveal the location of the second half of the "Nine Mysterious Spiritual Forbidden Chapters" as a reward.

The Nine Mysterious Spiritual Restrictions are inherited from the ancient Nine Mysterious Spiritual Sect, and the Nine Mysterious Spiritual Restrictions are one of its core inheritances.

If one can learn the first half of the book, it will be beneficial even when one reaches the Nascent Soul stage. As for the second half, it is even more profound and mysterious.

After he finished speaking, the quiet room fell silent.

Only the gradually transparent phantom of Daoist Cangxuan quietly awaited Xu Mingxian's reply.

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingxian fell into deep thought.

The Cang family and the Xu family currently have a relatively good relationship.

Moreover, now that we've formed an alliance, as long as we don't stand on the opposite side in the future, it's not unreasonable for us to lend a helping hand.

He raised his head, his gaze clear and firm, and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior Cangxuan, if the Cang family does not become an enemy of my Xu family in the future, and it is within my ability, then..."

"This junior is willing to lend a helping hand to the Cang family in times of crisis, ensuring their lineage continues."

"In that case... on behalf of those worthless descendants, I thank you, young friend."

The illusory figure of Cangxuan Daoist revealed a relieved smile, as if a long-standing worry had been put to rest.

He said no more, raised his illusory arm, and gathered spiritual light at his fingertips. It was not an attack, but a faint light condensed purely from information and Daoist principles.

The tiny glimmer of light floated out and disappeared into Xu Mingxian's brow.

In an instant, a clear yet complex flow of information unfolded in Xu Mingxian's sea of ​​consciousness.

This information records the exact location of an ancient sect ruin called the Nine Mysteries Spirit Sect, as well as two methods of entry.

Firstly, the barrier of the grotto-heaven itself weakens every three hundred years, causing spatial fluctuations that can be opened by external forces.

Secondly, those who have mastered the "Nine Mysterious Spiritual Restrictions" can cast spiritual restrictions near a grotto-heaven, which will be sensed by the grotto-heaven and drawn inside.

In addition, there were gifts from Daoist Cangxuan.

It contains his many insights and experiences regarding fourth-order formations throughout his life, as well as the formation Dao inheritance that he himself organized and summarized.

Although Daoist Cangxuan is more skilled in creating restrictions, he is still a fourth-tier low-grade array master.

The value of this formation's lineage is immeasurable.

After doing all this, the phantom of Daoist Cangxuan became even more transparent, as if it might disappear with the wind at any moment.

His gaze seemed to pierce through the walls of the quiet room, looking into the endless void, carrying a trace of distant melancholy and liberation, as he softly recited:

"A thousand years have passed, and the Dao has come to nothing... Young friend, I hope you can go further than I have!"

The words lingered, their echoes still resonating.

The illusory image of Cangxuan Daoist's consciousness eventually transformed into countless tiny, firefly-like specks of light.

Yingying flickered one last time before completely disappearing into the quiet room.

The quiet room returned to silence, with only the open jade box and the white jade slip at the bottom of the box proving that what had just happened was not an illusion.

Xu Mingxian remained silent for a long time, her heart filled with countless emotions.

Engage in a dialogue across time with the founding patriarch of the Tiancang Sect from over two thousand years ago.

Such an encounter is truly extraordinary.

"This time, the results far exceeded expectations."

Xu Mingxian calmed herself down, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes.

Not only did they obtain the ancient inheritance "Nine Mysterious Spiritual Restrictions", but they also gained the valuable fourth-order array Dao insights and inheritance from Daoist Cangxuan.

This was undoubtedly a godsend for his breakthrough to the fourth-tier array master realm, saving him countless hours of trial and error.

"All of this should have been an opportunity for the descendants of the Cang family..."

He shook his head slightly, a hint of regret in his voice.

Daoist Cangxuan went to great lengths to leave behind this hidden test, hoping that a prodigy would emerge from the family and open the jade box on his own, thus obtaining his true teachings.

In this way, he will surely be able to advance to the fourth-tier array master and lead the family to prosperity.

Even a fourth-tier array master, who is only just entering this realm, is enough to earn the respect of a Nascent Soul cultivator and ensure the prosperity of a family for hundreds of years.

Unfortunately, the younger generation of the Cang family ultimately failed to meet Cang Xuan Daoist's expectations.

Ultimately, this opportunity benefited him.

Xu Mingxian reached into the box and took out the milky-white jade slip, immersing his consciousness into it.

The spiritual energy was contained within the barrier, its transformations entirely at the user's command, its wondrous uses boundless. Xu Mingxian was greatly astonished after a cursory examination. Moreover, he felt that this spiritual barrier would be of considerable help in the deduction and refinement of his later battle formations.

Not long after, Xu Mingxian left the quiet room and went to the courtyard where her father, Xu Chuan, lived.

He recounted in detail the strange events that had occurred in the quiet room that day.

Even Xu Chuan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face after hearing Xu Mingxian's account.

"To converse with the founding ancestor of the Tiancang Sect a thousand years ago... Such an experience can be described as a miraculous adventure."

Mo Yue, who was lying on a recliner, turned his head and commented indifferently: "That Daoist Cangxuan is not simple to maintain his divine consciousness for a thousand years in such a way."

"How could the founder be an ordinary person who could establish a sect in a prefecture and keep the lineage going for more than two thousand years?"

As Xu Chuan spoke, he looked at Xu Mingxian and said, "The ancient spiritual forbidden path. It is your good fortune to have this opportunity."

As for making a copy of this inheritance and sending it back to the Cang family, that's not urgent for now.

You could even organize the fourth-order array Dao inheritance of Daoist Cangxuan and leave it to the Cang family.

This should be more useful to them.

"I will reconsider this matter further."

Xu Chuan nodded and said no more.

Xu Mingxian bowed and then left the courtyard.

Mo Yue suddenly exclaimed, "It's good to have strong luck. Even the immortal Xu Ming can sit at home and have ancient inheritances delivered to his door."

I wonder what Ye Fan and that girl Xu Deyue have managed to gain out there.

Xu Chuan continued his meditation and ignored him.

the other side.

More than half a month ago.

Xi Daoyun headed to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range in central Tiannan.

To be precise, it is the top-tier power in the central part of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range – the Spirit Control Sect.

"finally reached."

Xi Daoyun stood on the cloud and gazed into the distance.

On the earth, a vast and boundless mountain range stretched out like an ancient behemoth, extending for tens of thousands of miles.

The mountains rise and fall dramatically, displaying ever-changing scenery.

Some strange peaks rise abruptly from the ground, steep as if cut by a knife, piercing straight into the clouds. The peaks are hidden in the rolling sea of ​​clouds. The wind is fierce, and only the cries of birds and roars of beasts occasionally pierce through the clouds.

Deep gorges and ravines crisscross the landscape, resembling grotesque scars on the earth.

The place was deep and mysterious, with swirling mist and faint phosphorescence.

There are also open basins like pearls, containing giant lakes with shimmering waves.

The area is shrouded in mist and has lush vegetation, making it a paradise for many aquatic creatures.

There are also ancient, towering primeval forests that cover countless hills and valleys.

The forest is deep and lush, obscuring the sun. Within it, life is abundant yet chaotic, and the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is ever-present.

This mountain range, with its complex and varied terrain, has nurtured countless kinds of monsters.

It was precisely because the Yuling Sect occupied this place that it was able to survive for over four thousand years and remain powerful.

Half an hour later.

Xi Daoyun arrived at the location of the Yuling Sect's mountain gate.

A huge, pale blue light curtain, like an inverted jade bowl, enveloped the entire core area of ​​the Yuling Sect.

Above the light screen, runes appeared and disappeared, shimmering with light and color. Occasionally, phantoms of spirit birds and illusory forms of giant beasts could be seen patrolling and wandering, radiating a chilling pressure.

This protective formation is clearly of extremely high grade and is closely integrated with the earth's veins and beast spirits, making it as solid as a rock.

The entire sect is built upon a cluster of peaks, with its palaces and pavilions scattered like stars.

Dozens of sacred peaks are scattered about, some steep, some beautiful, and some imposing.

At the mountain peaks, on the mountainside, and even in places shrouded in clouds and mist, countless pavilions, towers, palaces, and squares are built along the mountainside, with flying eaves and brackets, resplendent in gold and green, blending in cleverly with the natural mountain terrain.

Spiritual beasts can be seen everywhere within the sect.

There are cranes with clear cries, carrying disciples and soaring through the sky; giant apes guarding the mountain gate; and scaled beasts lurking in the deep pools, breathing in and out spiritual energy.

More than 70% of the disciples who come and go are accompanied by spirit beasts.

The others were either due to insufficient cultivation or because they had not been released from the spirit beast pouch.

"In terms of cultural heritage, the Northwest region is far inferior to the Central region."

Xi Daoyun sighed softly.

As far as he knew, the Yuling Sect was currently at its peak, with four Nascent Soul stage cultivators in charge, including one Nascent Soul Grandmaster.

The remaining three include one in the mid-stage and two in the early stage.

In addition, there is a powerful demon that can transform into human form, serving as the sect's guardian spirit beast!

I just don't know what level it is.

The Yuling Sect has many disciples who specialize in beast taming.

When paired with a spirit beast, their combat power often far surpasses that of others of the same level.

Its overall strength is second only to the Feathered Gate in the entire central part of Tiannan.

Its thousands of years of heritage are unmatched even by the Xuan Yue Sect, the number one sect in the Northwest.

However, having a solid foundation is one thing, while having top-tier combat power is another.

Even if the Yuling Sect were to relocate to the Northwest, it would still be impossible for it to become the dominant sect in the Northwest region.

Because of the Mysterious Moon Ancestor, Zhang Fan.

He alone is comparable to the combined strength of four Nascent Soul cultivators from the Yuling Sect.

The other four top sects each have at least one such person.

A brief pause.

Xi Daoyun, dressed in a black robe, flew straight toward the mountain gate, his body radiating a faint Nascent Soul aura.

At the mountain gate, a jade archway ten feet high gleams faintly, with several lifelike stone-carved mythical beasts guarding each side, their eyes lively and alert.

There were four disciples on duty, all wearing the standard blue-green robes of the Yuling Sect.

Most of them were at the early to mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and each of them had a spirit beast companion of various shapes and sizes crouching or circling beside them.

As Xi Daoyun's undisguised Nascent Soul aura approached, the four disciples almost simultaneously trembled, their faces showing awe.

The middle-aged cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage who was in the lead reacted the fastest.

He quickly stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said in a respectful but dignified voice, "This junior disciple of the Yuling Sect welcomes your celestial presence, senior!"
May I ask your honorable title, senior? What brings you to my Yuling Sect?

The younger generation will immediately inform them.

Xi Daoyun stopped his escape light a few feet in front of the mountain gate, his gaze calmly sweeping over the disciples.

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears: "I am Xi Daoyun, and I have come to pay my respects to Elder Yu Qi of your esteemed sect."

"Elder Yu Qi?!"

Upon hearing this, all the disciples were shocked and looked at each other, unable to hide their astonishment.

Elder Yu Qi was an extremely respected mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator within the sect, second only to that great cultivator ancestor.

He usually lives a secluded life and rarely goes out, so his ordinary disciples rarely see him.

"Since it's a visit, we must know each other, and the other party is also at the Nascent Soul stage, so it's only natural that we know each other."

After a moment of contemplation, the leading disciple quickly composed himself and became even more respectful: "So it is Senior Xi! This junior has been disrespectful."

We will report this immediately.

Please wait a moment, senior.

"can."

Xi Daoyun nodded slightly and stood with his hands behind his back in front of the mountain gate.

His gaze swept past the massive archway and towards the spiritually rich and ever-changing mountain peaks deep within the sect, his expression revealing neither joy nor anger.

(End of this chapter)