Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 367 Returning Home in Wealth (Seeking Further Subscriptions)

The group followed Xu Chuan, winding their way down through a hidden, heavily guarded passage within the Xu residence.

The passage was deep and the spiritual energy gradually increased.

Apart from Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian, everyone else was setting foot in this place for the first time.

Ye Fan, Xu Deling, and Xu Deyue already knew the general situation, and their expressions remained relatively calm.

Mei Yun, Xu Chongfei, and Chen Yulian could not hide their curiosity and shock.

"Where exactly is this place below?" Xu Chongfei couldn't help but ask Ye Fan beside him in a low voice.

Ye Fan looked ahead and simply said, "Just follow along, and you'll see in time."

Not long after.

My eyes suddenly opened up.

A magnificent underground space beyond imagination unfolds before your eyes!
The high, wide dome is inlaid with spiritual stones, making it as bright as day.

The most breathtaking thing is the teleportation plaza in the center of the space, which is tens of feet in diameter and surrounded by rune stone tablets!
"This place is the teleportation plaza that my Xu family has painstakingly built."

Xu Chuan's voice rang out in the empty square, answering the questions of the newcomers: "Today, I will use this formation to take you to a place."

He turned his gaze to Mei Yun and Chen Yulian, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable solemnity: "The destination of this trip concerns the fundamental secrets of my Xu family."

Now that you two have entered the Xu family, you must make a solemn vow to overcome your inner demons.

I promise that I will never disclose what I have seen and heard today, or anything I will know about it afterward, to anyone outside the Xu family.

Is it even possible?

Chen Yulian glanced at her husband Xu Chongfei beside her, and seeing him nod slightly with a solemn expression, she immediately stopped hesitating.

Mei Yun's expression also turned serious.

Both of them knew that this was a core secret of the Xu family and was no ordinary matter.

Chen Yulian stepped forward first, forced out a drop of blood essence from her fingertip, and floated it in front of her. With a solemn expression, she swore: "Heaven is above, and my inner demons are my witness!"

Disciple Chen Yulian hereby swears that she will never reveal to anyone who is not a direct descendant or core member of the Xu family what she has seen and heard today, or anything she knows in the future that is related to the ancestral land of the Xu family!
If I disobey, I will suffer the backlash of my inner demons, my foundation for cultivation will be destroyed, and my soul will be forever condemned!

Mei Yun followed suit, also making a strict oath: "Disciple Mei Yun swears that in this life I will never betray the secrets of my master, sect, or Xu family. I will keep silent about anything I know about the ancestral land today and in the future. If I break this oath, may heaven and earth forsake me and may my path be severed!"

Once the oath was made, their essence and blood merged into the void.

A faint, almost imperceptible force of constraint from heaven and earth appeared and then disappeared.

Mortals may not be bound by oaths, but cultivators, without special means, can hardly break them; otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Seeing this, Xu Chuan nodded slightly: "Come into the formation, everyone."

Following instructions, everyone stepped into the core area of ​​the teleportation array.

Xu Chongfei could not hide his excitement and whispered, "Finally, we're going back to our ancestral land!"

Chen Yulian frowned slightly and asked softly, "Husband, where is our Xu family's ancestral home? Is it still in the Northwest region?"

"I do not know either."

Xu Chongfei smiled and said, "I was born and raised in Canglong Prefecture, and this is my first time going back."

However, my parents once told me that my Xu family was one of the most powerful families in our ancestral homeland.

"It seems that the Xu family's ancestral land is teeming with powerful individuals."

"It might exceed your expectations."

Xu Chongfei smiled mysteriously, without directly telling the Xu family of Dongxi about their situation.

"Then I am indeed looking forward to it."

Chen Yulian's eyes shimmered slightly.

The Xu family of Yunxi is renowned in both the Canglong and Tanlang prefectures, and now they hold the reins of the Canglong prefecture.

Several members of the Xu family are all top-tier geniuses!
What was the state of the Xu family's ancestral home?!
Upon hearing this, Mei Yun was also filled with curiosity.

Xu Mingxian's ten fingers flew, casting a series of exquisite array spells to adjust the teleportation distance and direction.

After all, the teleportation array had not yet been established on the other side.

Otherwise, there's no need for such trouble; you can simply activate the teleportation array.

The runes on the black stone tablet flickered and rippled, causing a slight tremor in the space.

A moment later, he nodded to Xu Chuan and said, "Father, the location is set, the distance is calibrated, and we can teleport at any time."

Xu Chuan stood before the crowd, his robes fluttering even without wind: "Begin teleportation."

"start!"

Xu Mingxian gave a low shout and poured his immense magical power into the teleportation array.

The entire teleportation array suddenly erupted with a brilliant yet not dazzling incandescent light, engulfing everyone inside!

A strong sense of spatial tearing came over me, and the light and shadow before my eyes twisted and changed.

When the light faded and the feeling of solid ground returned, the surrounding scenery had changed dramatically.

Before me lay a vast wasteland.

The sky was overcast, the soil was barren, and a few drought-resistant thorny shrubs grew sparsely.

The most noticeable change is that the spiritual energy between heaven and earth has become extremely thin and mixed, far less abundant and pure than that of the Azure Dragon Palace.

"The spiritual energy here is... extremely thin."

Chen Yulian frowned slightly and muttered to herself.

Mei Yun felt the same way; the flow of magical energy within her body seemed somewhat sluggish.

Xu Chuan, Xu Mingxian, Ye Fan, and the others remained calm, showing no surprise at the situation.

Xu Chuan's Nascent Soul level divine sense quietly spread out, instantly covering an area of ​​nearly two hundred miles.

He quickly identified his target.

About 150 miles to the northwest, there was a vast forest that was much more vibrant with life and was shrouded in a semi-transparent light curtain that flowed with ancient runes.

"Everyone, follow me."

After Xu Chuan finished speaking, he took off and flew towards the northwest.

Everyone quickly followed.

A quarter of an hour later, the forest shrouded in the array was almost in sight.

Ancient trees reach for the sky, lush and verdant, forming a striking contrast with the surrounding wilderness, like a giant emerald inlaid on a yellowish-brown canvas.

"Finally... I'm back."

Xu Chuan stood in mid-air, gazing at the familiar outline of the forest below, and let out a soft sigh.

Xu Mingxian, Ye Fan, Xu Deling, and Xu Deyue all couldn't help but reveal expressions of nostalgia and emotion on their faces.

"Master, the forest ahead seems to be shrouded by an extremely powerful array."

Mei Yun, with her keen perception, offered a reminder.

"I know."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, his gaze falling on an exceptionally tall ancient tree at the edge of the forest, its branches and leaves twisted like a dragon.

As if sensing their arrival, the surface of the ancient tree trunk suddenly glowed with a soft green light.

The points of light converged and quickly coalesced into a blurry human figure, transforming from the ethereal to the real.

It was the silhouette of an old man dressed in a simple green robe.

His face was clear and bright, and his eyes were as deep as an ancient well.

It exudes a natural aura that blends seamlessly with the entire forest.

Xu Chuan looked at the illusory figure, a faint smile on his face, and said softly, "Senior Tree King, it's been a long time."

"More than thirty years is but a fleeting moment to this old man."

"But you have truly surprised and delighted me."

Only Xu Chuan sensed the Tree King's divine consciousness.

It is indeed at the Nascent Soul level.

Moreover, it is stronger than his nascent soul consciousness.

At least the mid-term peak.

This indicates that the Tree King's strength is at the mid-stage of the fourth tier, and in the "Azure Sea Forest" region, it is even comparable to a late-stage fourth-tier transformed demon!

He really is an old monster!

I used to install Tier 3 late-game gear.

Your disguise has been exposed!
Xu Chuan did not make any move, so the Tree King could not possibly know that Xu Chuan's divine sense had now reached the Nascent Soul level.

"However, have you thought this through? This area is now enveloped by the fourth-order Heaven-Sealing Formation, a one-way street!"
Once inside, one can only wait until this calamity is over before having a chance to leave.

Xu Mingxian stared at the Sealing Heaven Formation, array patterns flashing in his eyes, and transmitted his voice, "Father, it is indeed a fourth-order formation, but it should only be a low-grade fourth-order formation."

"Could it break?"

"Completely breaking through is difficult, but given half a month, creating a breach is not hard. However, if we break through this key point now, it might alert the demon race!"

"Well, we'll talk about that later."

Xu Chuan smiled slightly and said to the Tree King, "The roots of my Xu family are here. The reason we have returned is to send our clansmen away." "Indeed, with your return, the Xu family of Dongxi will no longer be an ordinary aristocratic family."

"You should have some ability to protect yourselves during this calamity."

Under the Tree King's divine sense, the highest cultivation level was Xu Deling, who was at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, while the rest were at the early-stage of the Golden Core realm.

Regarding this great calamity, all we can say is that we have the ability to protect ourselves.

After all, he knew what terrifying beings would appear during the great calamity.

The group included a late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Blackwater Region, a demonic cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage, numerous cultivators from Tiannan, and a peak-level third-tier demonic beast from the "Ten Thousand Mountains".

Those demonic beasts are stronger than ordinary Golden Core cultivators because they all possess powerful ancient bloodlines!
Comparable to a True Monarch with perfected Golden Core, or even a True Monarch with perfected supernatural powers!

As for fourth-tier great demons and early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, they will not participate in this great calamity, but they will enter the ancient battlefield after the calamity.

"Since you have made up your minds, I will not stop you."

"Thank you, Tree King," Xu Chuan said, bowing.

The others followed suit.

Then the figure merged into the tree trunk and disappeared.

In the entire forest of Qinghai, all the trees are its hands, feet, and eyes.

"walk into!"

Xu Chuan led the charge into the Sealing Heaven Formation, followed by Xu Mingxian, Xu Deling, Ye Fan, and Xu Deyue, and then Xu Chongfei and the others.

They headed towards Dongxi.

During the journey, Xu Chuan had a slight thought and sent a wisp of his divine consciousness into the "Xu Clan Cave Heaven".

And they even brought in their leader, Xu Mingwei.

Inside the "Xu Family Grotto".

"Father." Xu Mingwei's illusory consciousness bowed to Xu Chuan.

"We will reach Dongxi within an hour."

"what?!"

Xu Mingwei was stunned at first, as if he hadn't heard clearly, then an unbelievable joy appeared on his face, and even his illusory body trembled slightly with excitement.

"Father! You...you've returned?! Where are you now?!"

"I am in the forest of Qinghai".

Xu Chuan smiled calmly and instructed, "There's no need to alarm too many people or cause a big fuss."

Only a few core members need to be notified.

You shall wait at the Azure Cold Pool.

We will quietly enter Cave Creek from the direction of Broken Tooth Mountain.

"Once we are settled, I will announce my 'emergence' to the public."

"Yes, Father! I'll take care of it right away!"

Xu Mingwei suppressed the surging excitement in his heart, his voice trembling slightly.

My father's return means so much!

He dared not delay, and his illusory consciousness immediately withdrew from "Xu's Grotto Heaven".

Xu Family Village in Dongxi, the core area.

Xu Mingwei's true form suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light, and his face still showing a strong sense of joy.

He immediately took out a specially made communication jade talisman.

The message about Xu Chuan and his group's return and the arrangements were sent out.

"Is my older brother looking for me?"

In the meditation room.

Xu Mingyuan is currently studying the Dao of Runes.

The communication jade talisman vibrated, and he immediately raised his hand and tapped the talisman with a stream of spiritual energy.

This jade talisman is possessed only by a few core members of the Xu family.

A beam of white light shot out, revealing a line of text in the air.

Father is returning; quickly await his return at the Jade Cold Pool!

Xu Mingyuan suddenly stood up from his seat, his usually composed face now filled with shock and excitement.

His lips parted slightly as he murmured, "Father is coming back soon?!"

The overwhelming surprise overwhelmed him, causing him to momentarily lose his composure.

But he reacted quickly.

Take a deep breath and suppress your surging emotions.

With a flicker, he disappeared from his original spot, heading straight towards the Azure Cold Pool.

When Xu Mingxuan received the message, he was also cultivating. Upon seeing the message, his spiritual energy almost became disordered.

He stared wide-eyed at the words in mid-air, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"Father is coming back?!"

"Big brother isn't lying to me, is he?"

Xu Mingxuan found it hard to believe.

But the next moment, his figure transformed into a streak of light and shot out.

Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingqing, and Xu Dezhao saw the message.

The reactions were largely the same.

They were all initially surprised but then delighted, and immediately put down all their affairs and rushed to Bihan Pool as quickly as possible.

This place was originally where Xu Chuan practiced meditation year-round.

After he left, this place was basically sealed off.

Even Xu Mingwei and his group rarely come here.

At the edge of the icy pool, the air was thick with mist and a chilling atmosphere.

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.

Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingwei, and Xu Dezhao gathered here.

"Father, second uncle, third uncle, aunt, sixth uncle."

Xu Dezhao bowed to each of them.

At this moment, everyone's faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Big brother, was the message you just sent real?"

"Father, Mingxian and the others... are they finally coming back?!"

Xu Mingxuan couldn't help but confirm again.

"Why would I lie to you?" Xu Mingwei smiled and then glanced at the others. "Just now, my father told me this personally through the cave."

Xu Mingxuan let out a long breath, "Thank goodness it wasn't a dream."

"Why didn't Father invite us all into the cave, but only invited you, eldest brother?" Xu Mingshu said with some resentment.

"Ming Shu, stop being so sour," Xu Mingyuan said with a smile. "If you can break through to the Golden Core stage on your own, your father will think more highly of you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingshu couldn't help but sigh, "The Golden Core stage is too difficult to achieve."

"In this kind of spiritual environment, even those with true spiritual roots have little hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, let alone the Golden Core stage."

I'd better just wait patiently for my father to take me flying.

Xu Mingxuan sighed and continued, "My father has been gone for more than thirty years."

We are all over 100 years old, and our children and grandchildren have continued for several generations.

No, the sixth son is still relatively young; his children are all still young.

"Third Brother, are you making fun of me for getting married late?" Xu Mingqing said with a smile.

"Third Brother didn't mean that. He was just remarking how fast time flies."

Xu Mingxuan smiled teasingly, "Father and Mingxian have both reached the Golden Core stage, Second Brother, shouldn't it be our turn next?"

Xu Mingyuan said, "Don't drag me into this. I'm preparing to form a core of supernatural power. I'll use the Dao of runes to condense a seed of supernatural power, which will greatly help me in my subsequent comprehension of the Dao of runes."

"Third Brother, I'm sorry, but I'm only one step away from achieving the Divine Power Core Formation," Xu Mingqing said with a smile.

"So only Ming Shu and I are useless, huh?" Xu Mingxuan shrugged.

"Hey, Third Brother, don't drag me into this. Although I'm not good at comprehending supernatural powers, even if you add up all the spirit beasts, you're still a notch below me!"

Xu Mingxuan looked furious. "Fine, fine, I'm the most useless one in our generation!"

The crowd roared with laughter.

(End of this chapter)