Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

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Two days later.

Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingshu, and Xu Mingqing then went into seclusion at Bihan Pool.

They had all reached the peak of Foundation Establishment decades ago, possessing profound knowledge and skills.

Xu Mingyuan specializes in talismans.

This path tempers the soul, and since he was in the Qi Refining stage, he developed divine consciousness early.

Therefore, his spiritual consciousness had already reached the limit of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Reaching the limit of Foundation Establishment from the peak of Foundation Establishment requires a significant opportunity for spiritual growth.

Breaking through the limits of the Foundation Establishment stage is even more difficult.

Fortunately, the Xu family had already perfected and streamlined this breakthrough process.

He only needs to take three top-grade spirit-nourishing pills at once, and he will have a considerable chance of undergoing a transformation of his soul.

After all, the Nourishing Spirit Pill is considered top-tier among second-tier soul-strengthening pills, and the superior-grade Nourishing Spirit Pill even has a certain effect on strengthening the soul for Golden Core cultivators.

This item is similar for both Xu Mingshu and Xu Mingqing.

One is skilled in controlling beasts and insects, while the other is proficient in alchemy. Over the years, their spiritual senses have also reached the limit of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Only Xu Mingxuan was slightly off.

However, it is also much stronger than the divine sense of other Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators.

Xu Chuan possessed a spiritual medicine that could help him break through this barrier.

The others took three high-grade spirit-nourishing pills and then went into seclusion.

Xu Chuan then called Xu Mingxuan to his bamboo house and took out a petal of the "Mysterious Soul Ice Lotus".

This is a top-tier fourth-order spiritual herb. Although it is not yet fully mature, it has the effect of nourishing the soul.

Add one Tier 3 "Soul Nourishing Grass".

Xu Mingxuan looked at these medicinal herbs. Although he didn't know their names, he knew from their appearance that they were extraordinary.

"Father, are you giving all of these to me?"

"Breaking through the bottleneck of the divine soul is difficult, but fortunately you have a good foundation. You developed your divine sense ahead of schedule during the Qi Refining stage and are not far from the Foundation Establishment limit. Otherwise, this might not be enough for you to break through."

Only when your spiritual consciousness reaches the limit of Foundation Establishment, and you take three high-grade Spirit Nourishing Pills like your second brother and the others, will you have a chance to undergo a transformation of your soul and give birth to a Golden Core spiritual consciousness.

With the transformation of your soul, you will be able to comprehend supernatural powers much faster.

With the addition of the superior-grade innate spiritual treasure, the "Mysterious Yellow Stone," one might hope to achieve the supernatural power of forming a core.

This is already a massive investment of resources.

Even Nascent Soul sects might not be willing to spend so many resources on a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

"Thank you, Father. I will not let you down."

Xu Chuan smiled and nodded, "You're currently enjoying great fortune, so you shouldn't fail."

"Take the things and go back to your seclusion."

"Once your divine sense breaks through, you can come back to me to retrieve the Nourishing Spirit Pill."

"Yes."

Xu Mingxuan packed his things away, bowed, and took his leave.

The entire Xu family, those who were supposed to be in seclusion, were in seclusion.

Even Xu Ying obtained a Demon Spirit Pill.

It is still very compatible with it, refined from the essence and demon core of the late-stage third-tier Sword Feather Thunder Eagle.

Even digesting just a portion would be enough to help it break through to the mid-stage of the third tier.

The Dongxi River is calm and tranquil.

The Immortal Martial Alliance of Guangling County held a meeting of elders.

Many Foundation Establishment Elders came to participate.

The main topic of discussion was the Xu family's secret takeover of the three major families: the Qin family of Tongshan, the Li family of Taiyuan, and the Wang family of Langya.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators from other families were also shocked upon hearing this.

After all, these three families are second only to the Xu family in the Immortal Martial Alliance.

But after all, it was the Xu family's doing, and the three families were mutually agreeing.

Naturally, the matter came to nothing.

During the meeting, an elder mentioned that the Xu family intended to annex the entire Immortal Martial Alliance.

However, some people disagreed.

Examples include Yun Ding and Wei Dao of the Alchemy Hall, and Wu Mingsheng of the Weapon Refining Hall.

"If the Xu family were truly interested, they would have taken action long ago; why would they be absent from the main alliance for so many years?"

Many elders also seconded the motion.

After all, even though Elder Xu of the Alliance is not here, there are still many people who are closely related to him.

If they all unite, it will be easy for them to rectify and eliminate discordant voices.

The Xu family simply found it troublesome and did not want to disrupt the only stability of the Immortal Martial Alliance, which is why they allowed the Liu family, Xiao family, and other Foundation Establishment families to grow stronger.

The Grand Alliance, the Alchemy Hall.

A quiet room.

"Brother Yunding, are you aware of the affairs of the Qin, Li, and Wang families?"

Wei Dao looked at Master Yunding opposite him.

Yun Ding stroked his beard and shook his head. "The Xu family is secretive in their dealings. This matter has nothing to do with us, so naturally we wouldn't tell them. But now that it's been exposed, it seems there's no need to hide it anymore."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Soon, I plan to leave the main alliance and return to Dongxi to cultivate in seclusion. What are your plans?"

Master Yunding is a guest of the Xu family, and there are several others like him in the alliance.

They all received messages from the Xu family.

"The Xu family has recalled you all? What are they planning to do?"

"I don't know, but we will all do as instructed." Master Yunding said, "Actually, it's useless for you to stay in the main alliance. In terms of alchemy, you are already above me."

But there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the world.

Within the Xu clan of Dongxi, Elder Wanqing and Elder Zongdan are comparable to you, while Elder Mingqing is even above you.

Not to mention Old Master Xu.

If you can get his guidance, your alchemy skills may improve further.

This also requires the support of a large amount of Tier 3 resources; apart from the Xu family, no one in the world can help you.”

"maybe."

Wei Dao smiled wryly, "But I'll pass."

"Because the Xu family wiped out your Wei family?"

“No.” Wei Dao shook his head and said, “Back then, the rivalry between powerful families was a life-or-death struggle, and it was my Wei family that provoked the Xu family.”

If only they had been willing to back down back then.

They wouldn't have ended up being wiped out.

"Why is that?" Master Yunding asked, puzzled.

Wei Dao smiled but remained silent.

"Very well, I will not force you. Fellow Daoist Wei, please take care in the future. If you change your mind, you may come to Dongxi to find me."

"Thank you, Brother Yunding."

There are also Li Yuanhua and Li Hongyi, a brother and sister from the Talisman Hall.

They were disciples recruited by the Xu family. Because of their good talent in talismans, they were assigned to serve as hall masters of the Talisman Hall of the Alliance.

Li Yuanhua's talent is not as good as Li Hongyi's. He is still at the peak of Qi cultivation and has only a little over 20 years left before his time is up.

Li Hongyi was taken in as a disciple by Xu Mingyuan.

With the help of the Xu family, he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage and now has the cultivation level of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, serving as the Deputy Hall Master of the Talisman Hall of the General Alliance.

"Brother, Master has summoned us back to Dongxi this time, saying there is an opportunity, and you may also have a chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

"It would be best if we could break through, but it's okay if we can't."

Li Yuanhua looked at Li Hongyi and said, "If I pass away in the future, I will entrust my descendants to you."

"Don't worry, brother, you will definitely break through this time. I will use all of my family contribution points to ask for another top-grade Jade Mushroom Pill for you."

"No"

Li Yuanhua instinctively wanted to refuse, but looking into Li Hongyi's eyes, he nodded, "Brother understands. This time I will definitely do my best to break through and not let your hard work go to waste."

The two siblings relied on each other since childhood, experiencing the harsh realities of life, until they were taken in by the Xu family and brought to Dongxi, where things finally got better.

Li Yuanhua also got married and had children, and his grandchildren are already seven or eight years old.

However, Li Hongyi remains single to this day.

After the heads of the Qin, Wang, and Li families, along with Zhou Qingfang, returned to their clans.

They summoned the foundation-building elders of their clans to discuss the division of the clan, the establishment of branches, and the relocation to the Xu family.

The Zhou family of Yuehu. The council hall.

More than ten ever-burning lamps made the hall as bright as day.

The palace doors were tightly shut, isolating the inside from the outside.

Furthermore, the restrictive aura flowed like ripples on water between the walls and beams.

We must ensure that the discussions held here are completely confidential.

This situation filled the air in the main hall with a heavy atmosphere.

More than ten Foundation Establishment stage elders of the Zhou family gathered here, sitting on two rows of sandalwood chairs.

Their faces were solemn, and their eyes were all focused on the old man in the main seat at the head of the table, who was resting with his eyes closed and whose hair and beard were all white.

Before the establishment of the Immortal Martial Alliance, the Zhou family only had three or four Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Now it has more than doubled.

Apart from one member of the Zhou family who achieved Foundation Establishment through his own efforts, the others all relied on the Xu family's Jade Mushroom Pills or Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, these pills were all obtained by them through making significant contributions to the Xu family.

The Xu family wouldn't bestow such a gift without a reason.

Even members of the Xu family have to work hard to obtain some precious resources.

The era when the Xu family was supported free of charge is over.

Not only the Zhou family, but also the Immortal Martial Alliance, and even the Great Wei, Great Liang, and Great Jin, many Foundation Establishment families and some Qi Refining minor clans have produced geniuses with Earth Spiritual Root aptitude.

Some even have more than one.

It is rumored that families like the Cao, Sima, Liu, Zhao, and Lei families all have individuals with celestial spiritual roots or special physical constitutions.

However, even with such geniuses, they are at most not yet thirty years old.

Even with each family's best efforts in nurturing, there is no possibility of achieving the Golden Core.

At most, it's only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, not every faction is as stable as the Immortal Martial Alliance.

Some geniuses are born, but they do not have the opportunity to grow.

now.
Inside the Zhou family's council hall, you could hear a pin drop.

The only sound was the occasional, faint crackling of the lamp flame.

A few moments.

Zhou Zongyun, whose cultivation had reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, couldn't help but speak, breaking the silence.

"Ancestor, why have you summoned us in such a hurry? What important matter do you wish to discuss?"

He tried to keep his voice steady, but the seriousness in his eyes was hard to hide.

After all, with the ancestor making such a grand display, something big must be happening.

Zhou Qingfang slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the faces of each elder below.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and deep: "I have summoned you all here today for a major event that will affect the future of my Zhou family. This matter is closely related to each and every one of you."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I have decided that my Zhou family will officially split into two branches and establish a separate lineage."

This branch will be composed of elite and promising young men and women, as well as children.

They moved their entire clan to Dongxi.

"what?!"

"Splitting the clan? Migrating to Dongxi?"

"Ancestor, why is this?!"

"My Zhou family's foundation is here. Even if my Zhou family is an appendage of the Xu family, there is no need for us to set up a separate branch and move to Dongxi!"

Isn't this a sign of being dependent on others?

The moment the words were spoken, the once quiet hall erupted into chaos!

The elders were all shocked and looked at each other in dismay. Discussions and questions arose instantly, breaking the previous solemnity.

The migration of clans was no small matter!
This means dividing up the family's century-old resources and talent.

Especially after moving to Dongxi, they lived under the watchful eyes of the Xu family.

This is completely different from the situation of the Zhou family as vassals at this time.

At least for now, the Xu family won't interfere with how the Zhou family acts or manages its clan.

But once inside Dongxi, everything must be done according to the Xu family's rules.

Many elders felt resistant.

Zhou Zongdan fell into deep thought, and looked at Zhou Qingfang with curiosity.

Zhou Qingfang remained expressionless, letting the commotion continue for a moment before raising his hand and pressing down in the air.

A powerful aura emanating from the late Foundation Establishment stage caused them to gradually fall silent.

"My mind is made up on this matter, and there is no room for change."

Zhou Qingfang spoke with absolute certainty, his gaze shifting to Zhou Zongdan, who was seated at the head of the table on the left.

"I have chosen you, Zong Dan, for the position of head of the branch family. Are you willing to take on this heavy responsibility?"

Zhou Zongdan knew that his ancestor was wise and insightful and would not make this decision lightly.

It must be something of great importance for such a resolute decision to be made.

After much deliberation, Zhou Zongdan took a deep breath, cupped his hands to Zhou Qingfang, and said in a deep voice, "Since it is the ancestor's order, Zongdan has no choice but to accept the position of head of the branch family."

"We are determined to protect our people in Dongxi."

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Zhou Qingfang's eyes, and he nodded slightly: "Okay."

He turned to the other elders, who still looked unwilling and confused, and said, "As for you, you may go if you wish."

In addition, try to select promising offspring with excellent character and potential for development.

And some young, strong, and virtuous men and women, as well as intelligent and healthy young children!

As for good-for-nothing playboys or burdens, there's no need for that.

"If the list presented after one month is not satisfactory to me, or if the number of people is insufficient, then... I will personally select the candidates!"
All those chosen, whether they like it or not, must obey; those who disobey…

Zhou Qingfang paused, then spoke each word with chilling intent: "Expelled from the Zhou family, and forever removed from the family genealogy!"

Seeing the unwavering determination in the ancestor's expression, the Foundation Establishment elders realized that there was no turning back.

Despite feeling utterly confused and unwilling, he could only dejectedly lower his head and stammer a reply:
"I will obey the Ancestor's command..."

"We...understand."

The elders, dejected and preoccupied, left the main hall one after another.

In the empty hall, only Zhou Qingfang remained alone.

The sternness and coldness on his face gradually faded, turning into a barely audible deep sigh, his eyes revealing weariness and profound worry.

"A great calamity occurs every five hundred years, and the cycle of reincarnation begins again. It is unknown when it will end."

Zhou Qingfang murmured softly, his voice audible only to himself.

"If anyone has any hope of ending it, it's probably only the Xu family."

A moment later, his figure flickered, as if blending into the shadows, and he quietly disappeared from the council hall.

Only the lonely lights in the hall remained, burning silently.

Compared to the Qin, Wang, and Li families, the Zhou family was considered better.

After all, Zhou Qingfang's word was law in the clan, and his strength could suppress others.

However, the three families have significant differences.

There are at least one or two people who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and six or seven people who have reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.

The meeting was filled with arguments.

However, the heads of the families could not disclose the matter, because they had all made oaths.

However, compared to the Zhou family...

The three families know more about the great calamity. Several of the older generation who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage know about it, but some of them have already passed away.

In addition, the family is powerful, and young people are constantly emerging to build their foundations.

In just half a month.

They held several clan meetings, but were unable to reach a consensus.

"Since we can't reach a consensus, let's inform all the clansmen about this matter and let them decide for themselves!" said Li Xingyan, the patriarch of the Li family.

"In half a month, at the martial arts arena, make your final choice! Whether to stay or leave is up to your own conscience; the family will not force you!"

In the past, a Foundation Establishment Perfection Ancestor could decide major family matters with a single word.

But now, the younger generation can rival the older generation, and unless a Golden Core is created, they are powerless to suppress them.

Relying on family ties requires extremely strong cohesion.

Clearly, none of the three families could do what the Xu family did.

(End of this chapter)