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Chapter 365 The Yan Family's Fortune, Departure

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"He's only at the Foundation Establishment stage?" Xu Deling was surprised.

“My grandfather calculated that with his temperament, talent and perseverance, he is expected to achieve supernatural powers and form a core within ten years.”

Xu Chuan said, "Our Xu family is somewhat special, which is why he is the first person in the Tiancang Prefecture in five hundred years to successfully form a core with supernatural powers."

After that, the Yan family's fortunes rose, and many talented people emerged.

If it weren't for our Xu family...

Perhaps several hundred years from now, the Yan family will be in charge of Tiancang Prefecture.

Xu Deling didn't disbelieve Xu Chuan's words, but she found them somewhat unbelievable.

"Who would have thought that someone who couldn't even make it onto the list of geniuses, whose clan's ancestor had less than a hundred years of lifespan, and whose family was even considered the worst in the entire Tiancang Prefecture, would be like this?"

Such a fate indeed.

"Wouldn't the arrival of the Xu family completely disrupt everything?"

"More or less, but those that are destined to be strong will remain strong, and Yan Kuangtu still has a slight chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage in the future."

Xu Deling pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up. “Grandfather, are you intentionally trying to balance the four major powers?”

"Did it start from when they moved into Yunxi City?"

"It's just a coincidence."

"Hehe, Grandfather, look at your granddaughter's eyes, do you believe it?"

"You silly girl!" Xu Chuan laughed and scolded, "Go do your own thing. Grandfather only suggested it before. As for whether you take on disciples or not, Grandfather will not force you."

However, if one is to accept a bribe, one's character and moral integrity should be the most important factors.

Talent and the like are secondary.

"Hehe, granddaughter knows." Xu Deling blinked and smiled. "By the way, granddaughter has been studying the Dragon Elephant Yuan Cauldron recently and feels that heavy weapons seem to be very compatible with martial arts."

Martial arts are more similar to physical cultivation, except that they do not cultivate magical power, but rather the primordial energy that combines blood and qi with true qi.

In terms of strength and physical body, they have many overlapping aspects.

It's just that it's more widely available.

Of course, this only covers the basics. To reach higher levels, one needs talent, aptitude, comprehension, and perseverance, especially since martial arts are still in the exploratory stage.

Xu Chuan smiled slightly, "If you want to improve the Yuanqi, then go ahead and do it."

My grandfather said that we shouldn't let so-called traditions blind us.

As the saying goes, one should not fear the will of Heaven, nor should one blindly follow the ways of one's ancestors.

All inheritances are created by people; others can do it, and you can also create your own lineage of artifact crafting traditions!
Of course, we should still learn from what we can.

Creating new methods also requires a solid foundation of knowledge to support it.

"Granddaughter will remember Grandfather's teachings!" Xu Deling said respectfully, cupping her hands. "Then granddaughter will take her leave now."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, then slowly closed his eyes.

Xu Deling returned to Tianling Sect to handle matters.

Three days later.

Rong Tianyang and Yan Zhenzhenjun's plan to lead the disciples of Tianzhu Sect back to Tianzhu Sect caused a huge shock in Tianling Sect.

Xu Deling also publicly stated that Tianling Sect would not be disbanded.

They were originally sent by the Heavenly Forging Sect to help establish the Heavenly Feather Sect, and now it's time for them to retire after achieving their goals.

These days, as the disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect are leaving, some disciples of the Heavenly Feather Sect are actually feeling a bit reluctant to see them go.

Even though they had conflicts and arguments before, they now seemed to be saying goodbye with reluctance.

Five more days passed.

A magic boat appeared in the sky, and hundreds of disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect boarded it.

Xu Deling said to True Lord Lieyang, "Senior Brother Lieyang, thank you for the sect's help over the years. My Xu family will remember this kindness."

I will definitely repay your kindness if I have the opportunity.

"We haven't been able to help much either. The fact that your Xu family has gotten to where it is today is something your Xu family has earned on its own." True Lord Lieyang stroked his beard and smiled faintly.

"Take care on your journey. When you return to the sect, please give my regards to your master."

True Monarch Lieyang nodded slightly and continued, "From now on, the Heavenly Feather Sect will be under your management. Have you thought about what you want to do?"

Xu Deling smiled sweetly, "Of course."

Upon seeing this, True Lord Lieyang soared into the air, landed at the bow of the Dharma Boat, flicked his sleeves behind him, and declared loudly with his hands behind his back, "Let's go, back to the sect!"

"Return to the clan!"

For them, the Tianzhu Sect is their home in the southern part of the world.

Returning home this time, I am also very excited.

Countless people witnessed the disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect departing on their magic boat, and discussions arose throughout Yunxi City.

This is a major event.

That same day, the alliance disciples stationed in Yunxi City sent a message to the alliance.

Within a day or two, the news spread to most of the forces in the Azure Dragon Prefecture.

Three days later.

Xu Deling personally visited the Yan family.

Yan Yue greeted her with some excitement, "The arrival of Fairy Feng Ling is an honor to my Yan family. May I ask what brings you here?"

He kept his eyes fixed on Xu Deling, afraid of missing a single moment.

Is your ancestor still alive?

"Ancestor, he is currently in seclusion for cultivation. Should I go and inform him to come out of seclusion?"

Xu Deling raised his hand and said, "There's no need for that. I've come here simply to invite Fellow Daoist Yan to join the Tianling Sect and become an elder of our sect."

"Invite the Ancestor to become an Elder?"

“That’s right. Fellow Daoist Yan Yue, just wait for your ancestor to come out of seclusion and inform him. If he is willing, then come to my Tianling Sect for a detailed discussion.”

If you're unwilling, then there's no need for a reply.

"I understand. Even if the Ancestor disagrees, I can still join the Heavenly Feather Sect."

Xu Deling couldn't help but shiver, looking at Yan Yue with a strange expression, "Could it be that he hasn't given up yet?"

Or did he think he was capable after reaching the Golden Core stage?

Unfortunately, Xu Deling didn't have any feelings for him.

Yan Yue's unrequited love was ultimately misplaced.

Xu Deling did not linger and soon took his leave.

a few days later.

The patriarch of the Yan family has emerged from seclusion.

Yan Yue immediately told him about it.

"Inviting me to become an elder of the Tianling Sect?" Upon hearing this, the Yan family patriarch's eyes lit up, and he appeared to be pondering, as if considering the pros and cons.

“Grandfather, I think it’s feasible. If you don’t agree, then I will join the Heavenly Feather Sect.”

The Yan family patriarch glanced at him, seemingly seeing through his thoughts, and chuckled, "Do you want to join because of the Heavenly Feather Sect, or because of their sect leader?"

"Even now, you haven't given up? Although you have successfully formed your core, the gap between you and Fairy Phoenix Feather has not narrowed at all."

It's still a matter that can be resolved in one move against her.

"Ancestor, that's too much of a blow."

"Don't even mention you, how much better could I be?" The Yan family patriarch sighed. "When she first entered the Golden Core stage, her strength was already greater than mine."

Now it is rumored that she is in no way inferior to a True Monarch who has reached the peak of the Golden Core stage.

Seeing that Yan Yue remained unmoved, he didn't bother to say anything more and continued the previous topic, "Regarding the matter of serving as an elder of the Tianling Sect, I am prepared to agree."

Do you know why?

Yan Yue thought for a moment and said, "With the departure of the people from the Tianzhu Sect, the Tianling Sect can be completely placed under the Xu family's control, essentially becoming an affiliated sect of the Xu family."

Becoming an elder naturally meant establishing a certain relationship with the Xu family.

The Xu family is extremely selective in recruiting guest elders. Among the four great families of Yunxi City, only the Chen family's patriarch holds this position, and the Tang family's patriarch only became a deputy city lord.

"Your mind isn't muddled."

“Grandfather, your grandson is not confused. I know I am not worthy of Fairy Phoenix Feather, but the word ‘heart’ is beyond human control.”

The grandson has figured it out.

It's one thing for her to like Fairy Phoenix Feather, but it's quite another for her to like her grandson.

There is no conflict.

"You, you," the Yan family patriarch was almost speechless. "How did my Yan family produce such a lovelorn man like you?"

It seems he hasn't experienced much of the pleasures of women.

In the next few years, I will choose a suitable Daoist partner for you.

Once you experience it a few more times, you'll gradually let it go.

"Ancestor," he said, "This matter is not open to discussion!"

The next day.

The Yan family patriarch then went to visit the Tianling Sect.

A Foundation Establishment disciple guided him to the sect master's main hall.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, please have a seat."

Xu Deling looked at the Yan family patriarch and smiled faintly, "Since Fellow Daoist Yan has come, I suppose you have agreed to become a Golden Core elder of my Tianling Sect."

If you have any conditions, please feel free to propose them.

"Whatever I can fulfill, I will do my best to do so."

The Yan family patriarch stroked his beard and smiled, "Fairy Fengling is too kind. It is my honor to be able to join the Tianling Sect. How could I dare to make any demands?"

Everything should be done according to the regulations for sect elders.

"Very good. This is the token of an elder of my Tianling Sect. Elder Yan, please accept it. From now on, you will be able to freely enter and exit the Tianling Sect's grand formation, and even the inner and outer city formations."

However, this approval is solely yours, Elder.

"I understand," said the Yan family patriarch, bowing respectfully.

"As for the duties of an elder, you need to teach a course on the art of weapon crafting once a month. If you need to go into seclusion for a long period of time, you can postpone it. If there are tasks to refine magical treasures, you will also need to help, Elder Yan."

You don't need to worry about the materials; the sect will prepare them.

As for the reward for crafting magical artifacts, one can receive 10% for each artifact.

Although it's a bit less, it includes the loss rate.

If the refining fails, the sect will bear the loss.

However, if three consecutive attempts fail, the task will be handed over to someone else.

The Yan family patriarch pondered for a moment, then said, "It makes perfect sense, and I have no objection."

Xu Deling nodded and continued, "The monthly salary is one thousand spirit stones."

By the way, you can earn sect contribution points for each lesson and each crafting of magical artifacts. These can be exchanged for sect materials, spiritual herbs, or elixirs.

After the explanation.

Xu Deling then sent a message summoning the sect's disciples to gather in the square.

In front of all the disciples, he announced the addition of the Yan family patriarch.

"From this day forward, Elder Yan Wujin will officially join our Tianling Sect and become an elder of our sect!"

"Disciple greets Elder Yan."

More than a hundred disciples bowed in unison and shouted.

He is a renowned mid-grade third-tier weapon refiner in the Azure Dragon Prefecture.

It's a pity that it was overshadowed by Yan Zhenzhen and his group before, but now that they're gone, its value has naturally increased again.

His arrival can, to some extent, stabilize morale.

Except him.

Elder Crimson Flame of the Azure Dragon Alliance also raised his weapon-refining skills to the middle grade of the third rank.

There is also Master Huoyun.

However, he keeps a low profile, and not many people know about his improved skills in weapon crafting.

With occasional guidance from Xu Mingxian, and given that he was already very close to becoming a mid-grade third-tier array master, Qingya Zhenren recently became a mid-grade third-tier array master.

Aside from the fact that there are no talisman makers of level three or above in charge of talisman-making, there are no talisman makers of level three or above in charge of talisman-making.

The Xu family's expertise in immortal arts is in no way inferior to that of the Azure Dragon Alliance.

The Tang, Yan, and Chen families were not surprised to hear about the news of the Yan family's patriarch.

Being in Yunxi City, it's natural to maintain a good relationship with its inhabitants.

This is the only way to ensure long-term stability and security.

North city area.

Yan Mansion.

Yan Nantian cultivated in a quiet room.

"Ancestor, now the Yan family has also indirectly become involved with the Xu family, leaving only our Yan family." Yan Shoucheng, the head of the Yan family, said with a worried expression, "What should our Yan family do now?"

Please give us your guidance, Ancestor!

The patriarch of the Yan family looked at Yan Shoucheng and said, "Don't be impatient. I haven't fallen yet, and the Yan family won't collapse right now."

My Yan family has no deep friendship with True Lord Ku Rong, no talented disciples who have joined the Xu family, and no outstanding immortal arts practitioners.

The Xu family has four halls of alchemy, artifacts, arrays, and talismans. If my Yan family had a third-tier talisman maker...

I think the Xu family will invite him to become a guest elder.

Yan Shoucheng remained silent.

Of the four great families, the Yan family's development has indeed slowed down.

"How can we get out of this predicament?"

"Wait!" the Yan family patriarch said calmly.

"Wait?" Yan Shoucheng asked in confusion, "Does the ancestor mean Elder Madman is forming his core? How is his understanding of supernatural powers progressing?"

"It's ninety percent complete." The Yan family patriarch stroked his beard and smiled faintly.

"What?!" Yan Shoucheng exclaimed in surprise, his face full of disbelief. "How could it be so fast? Just a few years ago, I was stuck at 70% of the initial understanding of the true meaning and couldn't make any progress."

"In truth, we owe it all to the Xu family."

The Yan family patriarch smiled and said, "More than two years ago, the Xu family's Supreme Elder Mo Yue transformed into human form and underwent tribulation on Cloud Lake. The Madman also witnessed that tribulation."

I have gained some insight.

My understanding of the true meaning of thunder and fire has progressed by leaps and bounds in the past two years.

He paused, then continued, "Of course, the last step is the most difficult. Over the centuries, many geniuses from my Azure Dragon Mansion have reached this point."

But before the Xu family, there had never been anyone who broke through this barrier.

"Is the madman confident?"

"He is naturally bold and unrestrained, with an indomitable spirit. Although his talent and comprehension are not top-notch, they are still above average. He has confidence, and all we can do is believe in him!"

"Shoucheng understands."

"The day that the madman achieves his ultimate skill and becomes famous throughout the Azure Dragon Realm will also be the day that my Yan family rises to prominence."

a few days later.

It is said that the Fire Cloud True Man has become a guest elder of the Heavenly Feather Sect.

His eldest disciple, Ning Xueshi, also joined the sect and was appointed as the vice sect leader, in charge of the Tianling Sect.

Although Ning Xueshi has now reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, he is not quite qualified to serve as the deputy sect master of Tianling Sect. However, he is the disciple of the guest elder Huoyun Zhenren and Xu Deling's senior brother.

With these two identities, he was able to keep the other disciples of the Heavenly Feather Sect in check.

Shortly thereafter, the Tianling Sect recruited disciples to strengthen its foundation, most of whom were at the Qi Refining stage.

Many Foundation Establishment family disciples and Qi Refining independent cultivators participated.

The Heavenly Feather Sect quickly stabilized.

The Azure Dragon Alliance is also operating more and more smoothly.

Disciples of the Azure Dragon Alliance are stationed in major cities and even markets.

The purpose is twofold: first, to regulate; and second, to establish a vast communication network.

Within the alliance, the powerful elders each performed their duties, while the remaining elders opened up their own cave dwellings and quietly cultivated themselves.

The entire Azure Dragon Alliance was in perfect order.

Apart from the incident involving the Tianling Sect in Yunxi City, there were no other significant disturbances.

The entire Azure Dragon Prefecture exudes a vibrant and upward-looking spirit.

Time flies like an arrow, and another month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Deep within the Xu residence.

In a heavily restricted, quiet room.

Xu Chuan sat cross-legged, his aura deep and unfathomable.

The profound text of the "Mysterious Heaven Refining God Technique" flowed slowly through my heart.

After years of arduous cultivation, he has finally achieved his goal and reached the second level of perfection.

Within the sea of consciousness, the power of divine consciousness was like a full moon, radiant and dazzling.

It reached the limit that a Golden Core cultivator could achieve.

There is absolutely no room for improvement relying solely on human resources.