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Chapter 447 The Undercover Plan, Lingyin Forbidden Zone! Heading to the Ancient Nether City (8k views, please vote!)

Xuanyue Sect, Wangyue Peak.

The main hall of the sect.

Ji Baiyi flew into the hall from outside and bowed to Zhang Daoran, who was directly above him.

"Disciple Ji Baiyi greets Master."

"You're back." Zhang Daoran said calmly, "How's that young master from the Xu family?"

"In terms of swordsmanship talent, he may even be superior to the disciple, although he eventually conceded defeat."

In terms of experience and resources, he should be no less capable than his disciple; it was only because of certain concerns that he did not fight to the death with him.

"Please explain in detail to your teacher."

Ji Baiyi began to recount his battle with Xu Chongjian.

He finished speaking.

Zhang Daoran said, "With Xu Deling in the Xu family, they are not lacking in top-notch magical artifacts. According to you, that 'Jinghong' should be a unique demonic artifact of the Xu family."

It is second only to the three-patterned ritual implements.

However, its power must have been sealed, presumably to hone Xu Chong's sword.

If fully mastered, the boost to one's strength would be enormous.

He paused, looked at Ji Baiyi, and smiled slightly, "You have a natural sword heart and an extraordinary understanding of the way of the sword, which will become more and more obvious as time goes on."

Furthermore, you possess rare sword techniques that can enhance the power of your sword skills.

Even if you fight with all your might, he might not be your match.

"But he was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, while his disciple was already at the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

If it were a disciple in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, he would be no match for Xu Chongjian.

Even the disciples' grasp of the true essence of swordsmanship only reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.

"This only shows that he is superior to you in terms of swordsmanship comprehension at this moment. Both of you have only just begun your cultivation journey."

There's no need to argue about who's better in the short term.

Xu Chongjian knew exactly what he needed now, which was why he admitted defeat.

White robes, cultivate yourself well.

Since Xu Chongjian can come and ask Xuan Yue for advice, you can also go to Canglong Mansion or even other mansions when you reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

We can learn from the Xu family's method of cultivating their offspring.

Although my Xuan Yue Sect is the largest sect in the Northwest, there are still many talented individuals among other Nascent Soul cultivators and even rogue cultivators.

"Disciple understands."

"Yes, go down and cultivate."

"The disciple retire."

A crimson flying boat, like a crimson shooting star, soared above the clouds.

Their destination was the Azure Dragon Prefecture.

"Chong Jian, what about Ji Baiyi Juezhi?" Ye Fan asked.

"He probably didn't use his full strength either. If it were a life-or-death battle, my intuition tells me that the two would be evenly matched."

Ye Fan was slightly surprised, as Xu Chongjian possessed two exceptional sword skills.

One is his innate sword-like spirit, and the other is the "Sword Heart Clarity" bestowed upon him by Xu Chuan.

"But if we were in the same league, I'm confident I could beat him!"

“Then I can do it too.” Xu Chongfei suddenly said with a smile, “No, I’m at least 60% confident of beating him right now.”

Xu Chongfei dared not say more.

He had witnessed the battle between Ji Baiyi and Xu Chongjian and highly regarded their strength.

“Ji Baiyi has also grasped the true meaning of swordsmanship. If he were to further comprehend the divine power of the sword technique he cultivates, the two would complement each other. Would you still be able to say that?”

"Forehead"

Xu Chongfei was speechless.

After a short while, he muttered, "We'll talk about the future later. Anyway, right now, I have the advantage in this fight against him."

Ye Fan shook his head and chuckled, "However, judging from Elder Jian Tang's words, the Xuan Yue Sect should have more than one Ji Baiyi."

He might not even be the strongest prodigy in the Xuan Yue Sect.

It's likely that other Nascent Soul factions also have one or two prodigies hiding away.

It's unclear whether this is preparation for the next Foundation Establishment level prodigy battle or for the Golden Core level prodigy battle arena.

"There are still nearly a hundred years until the next Gathering of Prodigies, so I will definitely participate in the Golden Core level."

I don't want to stay at the Foundation Establishment stage for that long.

Xu Chongfei is not a Taoist.

"I remember the spirit of the Heavenly Pride Ranking once said that the upper limit for the Golden Core stage is three hundred."

"Your master is satisfied. Do you perhaps intend to compete with your great-grandfather for the title of Golden Core prodigy?"

"Well, how could I possibly be a match for my great-grandfather? However, we should send a few more from the clan."

Xu Deyue said, "Everyone in my Xu family who has reached the Golden Core stage meets the requirements, but it's impossible for all Golden Core cultivators to participate."

Although they all have a certain degree of confidence in being listed on the list of outstanding talents.

But the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind.

Grandfather will likely consider the candidate carefully; you younger generation shouldn't have too high hopes.

"Oh."

Xu Chongfei responded weakly. For the first time, he felt that having such outstanding elders might not be a good thing.

When will we, the young talents of our generation, be able to shoulder the responsibilities of our families?
Return to Yunxi.

Ye Fan said, "Chong Jian, Chong Fei, Yu Lian, you should all go back first."

"Yes, Elder Ye," Xu Chongjian replied, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Understood, Father."

Xu Chongfei was much more casual.

Ye Fan and Xu Deyue visited Xu Chuan at the "Kurong Academy" to report on their trip.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly upon hearing this, "You two have had a hard time this time. Did you encounter any people from Gu You City when you passed through the Greedy Wolf Mansion?"

"Yes, Master. We will proceed to Xuan Yue Prefecture from the territory near Gu You City, as you instructed."

They patrolled very closely, and when they went there, three groups of people blocked their way.

However, after we revealed our Xu family identity, they did not stop us.

"I understand," Xu Chuan said. "Now that you've taken over the Battle Hall, remember to check on the quality of the disciples when you have time."

That needs to be severely punished.

One should not neglect one's own spiritual cultivation either.

"Yes, Master."

Xu Chuan looked at Xu Deyue and said, "Deyue, you too. You and your husband both have the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage. Remember to cultivate diligently."

"My granddaughter understands."

The two then left the "Kurōin".

Xu Chuan summoned Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun.

Upon receiving Xu Chuan's telepathic message, the two set off without much thought.

"Father, what do you want with me?" Xu Mingxuan asked Xu Chuan.

Mei Yun felt the same way; a bad premonition rose in his heart.

This feels like I'm about to go on a business trip!

"As you two know, our Xu family's next plan is to plot against the Greedy Wolf Mansion."

"If we launch a direct attack, Gu You City and the Greedy Wolf Sect might just make peace and join forces against our Xu family."

"Master, you're not going to send me to infiltrate the Greedy Wolf Mansion again, are you?" Mei Yun asked bluntly.

"As expected of my good disciple, it seems you are ready to share the burden with your master."

"Can this disciple say no?" Mei Yun asked with a sullen face.

"No."

Xu Chuan smiled and firmly refused.

"Your advancement to the Golden Core stage and your cultivation of the Qi Luck Method are enough to influence the Qi Luck of the Nascent Soul faction."

Although fortune is ethereal and elusive, if the fortune of the Greedy Wolf Sect declines, the probability of mistakes made by the sect's disciples and elders during their cultivation will greatly increase.

Even some disciples who had a sliver of hope when encountering enemies or monsters would perish.

As for Gu Youcheng, Gu Xuanyou's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage was relatively recent, even though Gu Youcheng had a deeper foundation than the Mo family.

Gu Xuanyou's strength should be roughly equal to Mo Wentian's.

The number of Golden Core experts is also much smaller than that of the Greedy Wolf Sect, if no intervention is taken.

The rivalry between the two sides will last for decades, centuries, or even longer.

Ultimately, there is a possibility that the two sides could eventually become rivals, each ruling their own territory.

My Xu family will not waste too much time on matters concerning the Greedy Wolf Mansion.

As Xu Chuan spoke, his gaze fell upon the two of them.

Xu Mingxuan did not hesitate and cupped his hands, saying, "Your son will follow Father's arrangements in everything."

Mei Yun frowned slightly, as if she was struggling with her decision and hesitating.

"Once we annex the Greedy Wolf Mansion, my Xu family plans to establish a branch of the Xu family and build an empire for you."

At that time, you can choose to establish your dynasty in Canglong Prefecture, Tanlang Prefecture, or other prefectures in the Northwest.

Mei Yun's eyes flickered slightly, and she lowered her head in deep thought.

"If I were to rely solely on myself, it would probably take decades to go from the very beginning to a certain scale, and it would certainly take even longer to develop."

Mei Yun was well aware that developing a dynasty was many times more troublesome than developing a noble family.

With the help of the Xu family, it will be much easier to relocate people and establish various imperial laws.

Furthermore, the Xu family clearly possesses considerable experience in dealing with mortals and cultivators, surpassing many cultivation families and sects.

When people are in harmony, their fortunes will flourish, which will also benefit him.

“Establishing a dynasty is too troublesome. It’s much easier to leave it to the Xu family and enjoy the fortune yourself.”

Compared to the troubles of the latter, the hardships of being an undercover agent in the early stages are nothing.

"Disciple understands, disciple will do as Master arranges."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, "Once we start establishing the dynasty, you'll have plenty of time to lie low."

Mei Yun's eyes lit up. "Master is joking. As a disciple, isn't it only right that I obey your orders?"

"This disciple deeply respects his teacher!"

Xu Mingxuan's lips twitched.

That's incredibly respectful of teachers!

Xu Chuan then began to explain his plan.

Simply put, Xu Mingxuan helped Gu Youcheng, while Mei Yun won the favor of the Greedy Wolf Sect through a series of coincidences.

He took the opportunity to become a guest elder of the Greedy Wolf Sect.

"Master, is there any danger?" Mei Yun asked worriedly.

"Plans are subject to change at any time, depending on the circumstances."

"The Azure Dragon and Greedy Wolf mansions are so far apart, how can they communicate?"

“I am naturally prepared for this. No matter how far away you are, I will still be able to contact you, but the method is a bit special.”

Xu Chuan immediately gave a demonstration.

A short while later.

Mei Yun felt her consciousness being pulled, and strange void fluctuations appeared around her.

"Master, this is..."

"If you spare a wisp of your divine consciousness, you can enter my 'Xu Clan Grotto Heaven,' which is the Xu family's greatest secret."

Xu Chuan stared at Mei Yun and said, "Mei Yun, it's not that I don't trust you, but no member of the Xu clan may leak this information without my permission."

Therefore, you need to swear an oath of your soul.

Seeing Xu Chuan's serious expression, Mei Yun knew he wasn't joking.

He thought about it for a moment, and finally nodded.

Then take an oath.

Xu Chuan smiled slightly, "You can give it a try."

Mei Yun did as instructed.

His consciousness arrived at the Xu Clan's Grotto Heaven.

They saw a grotto-heaven that was only ten miles in circumference, a vast amount of rare spiritual herbs, and a nine-story Taoist Scripture Pavilion.

He was extremely shocked.

Xu Chuan's illusory divine consciousness manifested, looking at him with a faint smile, "This is the foundation of my Xu family."

"Disciple, even if someone is a member of my Xu clan, you are not allowed to reveal this without my permission."

"The disciple understands."

This was the first time Mei Yun had ever heard of a place that could draw the consciousness of people from anywhere into a grotto.

It's truly amazing.

He could even imagine the many wonderful uses of this grotto.

However, what Mei Yun could not have imagined was that the power of this cave would change further as Xu Chuan's strength increased and the Xu family's fortune grew.

Of course, Xu Chuan wouldn't bother to explain.

There are some things that he may not be able to fully explain even to his own children, Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan.

We can introduce it when necessary.

Upon emerging from the cave, Mei Yun was also deeply moved.

Leaving aside the wonders of this grotto-heaven, the spiritual herbs alone are comparable to the foundation of a thousand-year-old Nascent Soul power.

It needs to be even more complete.

Xu Chuan mainly focused on comprehending the Dao, and he was also very skilled at cultivating spiritual herbs.

He can save those who are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Xu Chuan had made preparations for this long in advance, and the Xu family also focused on collecting various kinds of spiritual herbs.

It has taken nearly a century to reach this scale.

"With such a grotto, the Xu family can live forever," Mei Yun exclaimed.

Xu Mingxuan asked in surprise, "Father, is the grotto now open to non-Xu family members as well?"

"Your elder brother underwent this change a month or two after becoming a disciple of Senior Changfeng."

If I'm not mistaken, your elder brother and the others should have officially become part of the Guardians of the Realm.

The guardians are undoubtedly a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Therefore, the fortune of my Xu family has increased considerably without us even realizing it.

"I see." Xu Mingxuan had no doubts whatsoever.

"This matter can be started once Mingxian makes a breakthrough in the Dao of Spirit Restriction. He has already entered the realm of spiritual restriction."

After integrating the spiritual restriction, it should be able to deceive the divine sense of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, but it shouldn't be very effective against the divine sense of great cultivators.

"That's good."

Mei Yun breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Chuan shook his head and chuckled, "Alright, you two can go back now."

"Your disciple takes his leave."

Xu Chuan continued to comprehend the principles of the Five Elements.

In just six months, he has completely mastered the art of wood.

According to the Five Elements theory of mutual generation, Xu Chuan began to comprehend the Way of Fire and had already gained some understanding.

It must be said that with the "Heaven rewards diligence" attribute, Xu Chuan's speed in comprehending cultivation techniques and supernatural powers is no less than that of top-tier attribute talents.

With the assistance of corresponding innate spiritual objects, the speed of comprehension is even more astonishing.

In addition, the divine soul at the Nascent Soul level also provides considerable assistance.

Time flies.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Xu Mingxian's mastery of restrictions has reached a new level.

With the Spirit Restriction as its core, and combined with the previous Concealment Restriction, a semi-Spirit Restriction comparable to the fourth rank was finally created.

Xu Mingxian named it "Lingyin Forbidden"!
He personally wore a disguise mask and a jade pendant engraved with "Lingyin Forbidden" around his neck, and let Xu Chuan try it on.

Xu Chuan used his divine sense to investigate, and at first glance there was nothing suspicious, but after a closer inspection, he discovered something strange.

"The disguise mask is too inferior, but if I combine it with my withering and flourishing divine power to change my temperament and appearance, it should be difficult for cultivators below the level of a great cultivator to detect the deception."

Xu Chuan immediately took action to help Xu Mingxian, and then called out Mo Yue.

"Come and see who this person is?"

After Mo Yue appeared, he had a dragon's head and a human body, and a pair of dark golden vertical pupils stared at Xu Mingxian, looking him up and down.

"The one here must be from your Xu family, a Golden Core cultivator in the early stage."

After pondering for a moment, Mo Yue asked, "Ye Fan? Mei Yun? Xu Mingyuan? Xu Mingxuan? Xu Mingxian?"

Could it be Xu Mingshu?

Xu Chuan's face darkened.

"Uh, I guessed right, it really is Xu Mingshu?!" Mo Yue looked delighted.

"Although you've changed into a male body, you still can't escape my discerning eyes!"

"Are you trying to solve a riddle?!"

"Didn't you tell me to guess?!"

Mo Yue stared wide-eyed at the dragon.

"It seems you can't tell."

"Who says I can't tell? I can tell at a glance it's Xu Mingqing!"

Mo Yue said confidently.

"Uncle Mo Yue, stop making wild guesses."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly closed his eyes.

next moment.

Within his dantian, a ball of emerald light suddenly shattered. That ball of light was a life-sustaining seal set up by Xu Chuan.

He gathered the life force within him here, making him appear like a blue dragon, his aura changing.

The seal is now broken.

Amidst the emerald light, Xu Mingxian regained her original ethereal and otherworldly appearance.

"It's you, kid!"

Mo Yue stared wide-eyed, saying incredulously, "This is Xu Chuan's supernatural power."

But how is that possible?

He scratched his head, his eyes full of question marks. "If Xu Chuan were to perform it himself, his divine sense is so strong that it wouldn't be a problem to deceive an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator."

However, if used on others, a Nascent Soul cultivator should be able to detect the flaws through careful examination.

Xu Mingxian smiled slightly, raised her hand, and took a jade pendant from her neck.

The jade pendant was no bigger than a baby's palm, its surface was warm and smooth, and it was engraved with dense patterns.

The patterns were extremely intricate, faintly forming some kind of mysterious restriction, yet it was deliberately suppressed, revealing only a very faint fluctuation of spiritual energy.

"This is the half-step spirit restriction I developed—the Spirit Concealment Restriction."

Xu Mingxian held the jade pendant in her palm. "Wearing this can conceal and confuse the spiritual sense of a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Of course, the father's supernatural powers must also reach perfection.

Mo Yue looked at the jade pendant and clicked his tongue in amazement: "What an exquisite restriction! It feels extraordinary."

It must be a method of prohibition, right?
Your father asked you to do this, didn't he?

He just likes all that fancy stuff.

As he spoke, Mo Yue looked up at Xu Chuan and asked, "To prevent Nascent Soul cultivators from spying on you, who are you planning to scheme against this time?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan glanced at him indifferently and said, "Just focus on your cultivation."

I've already prepared a fourth-grade low-level water-type spiritual vein for you, so don't say I don't think about you.

I will notify you if you are needed in the future.

Mo Yue nodded.

"Alright. I'll let it go this time for making fun of me."

Before he could finish speaking...

With a flicker, he transformed into a streak of light and darted into the deep pool behind him.

The water churned a few times, then returned to calm.

Xu Chuan stared at the disappearing streak of light, his lips twitching slightly, and remained silent for a long while.

He wanted to say something more.

"That guy Mo Yue thinks he's won the verbal battle because he can't hear the follow-up?"

"Children's tricks!"

“Father, perhaps this is the only way Uncle Moyue can think of to win an argument with you.”

Xu Mingxian suppressed a laugh from the side.

"It must have been tough for him, a dignified fourth-order transformed demon!"

"Make two pieces in the meantime and give them to Mingxuan and Meiyun. I want them to go to the Tanlang Mansion to handle some business."

Xu Mingxian pondered for a moment and said, "Third Brother is seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, and now he has good luck on his side. Mei Yun can invisibly defeat the luck of the forces."

It is difficult to detect without cultivating one's own destiny.

It is indeed suitable.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I will refine two pieces in the next few days."

"Okay, go and prepare."

Xu Mingxian bowed and left.

Seven or eight days later.

Xu Chuan, Xu Mingxuan, and Mei Yun used the teleportation array underground in the Xu Mansion to travel to the City Lord's Mansion in the Greedy Wolf City.

Underground teleportation array.

Xu Chuan sensed Xiao Zhan's location and immediately sent a message to him, asking him to come here.

Xiao Zhan was startled and immediately woke up from his cultivation.

"The Lord has arrived?!"

Without hesitation, he went through the secret passage in the training room to the underground teleportation array.

Then you see three people standing there.

Xu Chuan was in his original appearance, but Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun both used supernatural powers to disguise themselves, and they also concealed their true forms with jade pendants engraved with semi-spiritual seals.

No matter how Xiao Zhan investigated, he couldn't find any clues.

He bowed to Xu Chuan with his hands clasped, saying, "Your subordinate Xiao Zhan greets Your Excellency."

"The reason I came to see you this time is twofold: first, to have the Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce stir up trouble in the Greedy Wolf Mansion."

Xiao Zhan's pupils contracted slightly. "Your subordinate will obey your orders, Lord, and will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"Take these two people out of Shanhai City quietly, and don't let anyone know that their first appearance was in Shanhai City."

If someone accidentally sees you, you know what to do.

"Understood."

"As for how to muddy the waters, I'll explain in detail later. Now, let's do the second thing."

Take out the white skeleton I gave you back then.

"Yes."

Without hesitation, Xiao Zhan patted his storage bag, and a pure white skull flew out, its empty pupils glowing with eerie green flames.

The skull seemed to sense Xu Chuan's presence and flew straight to his side, circling around him once.

The eerie and terrifying aura emanating from the white bone skull startled both Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun.

"It seems you did listen to me and didn't give him extra food indiscriminately."

"How dare I disobey what Your Excellency has said?"

Xu Chuan nodded.

With a flick of his sleeve, he achieved his goal.

Three streaks of dark light flew out from the sleeve and hovered in mid-air.

The dark light dissipated, revealing three magical treasures.

Each piece exuded a chilling, demonic aura, its coldness spreading out and making the surrounding temperature seem to drop several degrees.

The first item on the left is a long black mace.

The mace was over three feet long, pitch black, and covered with dense, intricate demonic patterns that vaguely formed distorted ghost faces.

At the tip of the mace, a dark red jewel is embedded, resembling a demonic eye coldly watching the world.

"This mace is called 'Spirit Devourer,' and it's specifically designed to break through protective spiritual energy," Xu Chuan said calmly.

The item in the middle is a jet-black longsword.

The sword is long and narrow, with a dark red blood groove along its spine, as if it had drunk countless amounts of blood.

The hilt of the sword was carved from the spine of some kind of monster, and it was icy to the touch.

"This sword is called 'Blood Slayer,' and it is incomparably sharp and exudes an astonishing murderous aura!" Xu Chuan continued to introduce.

On the right is a long, wide-backed sword.

The blade is wide, and the edge gleams with a cold, eerie light.

On the back of the knife, nine copper rings are arranged in a row. With the slightest movement, they make a tinkling sound. The sound is so loud that it makes people feel dizzy, as if they are about to be dragged into an endless abyss.

At the hilt of the sword, a hideous demon head opens its blood-red maw.

"As for this final longsword, it's called 'Soul Slayer.' Its nine rings ring out simultaneously, capable of affecting a person's soul, making it impossible to defend against."

The three magical artifacts hovered in mid-air, their demonic energy surging.

Xiao Zhan only glanced at it, but felt his heart tremble.

Each and every one of these is a top-grade magic weapon.

The last one, in particular, can affect the soul, which is extremely rare.

"I promised you before that I would give you a top-grade magic weapon. Now, choose one of these three."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan, though having anticipated it, still couldn't help but feel excited.

A short while later.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and slowly swept his gaze over the three magical treasures.

After a while.

Hesitating between "blood killing" and "soul slaying".

"My lord, I have chosen the 'Blood Slaughter' sword. It suits me better and makes it easier to unleash some of its power."

Xiao Zhan pointed to the black longsword.

Xu Chuan nodded, and with a flick of his sleeve, the [Blood Kill] sword fell from the sky and hovered in front of Xiao Zhan.

He put the other two items away.

Xiao Zhan gripped the "Blood Kill" sword. With this sword, his combat power more than doubled!
Within the Greedy Wolf Mansion, he would definitely be considered a top expert below the Nascent Soul stage.

He was even stronger than the Azure Wolf True Monarch of the Greedy Wolf Sect back then.

Xiao Zhan snapped out of his daze, knelt on one knee, and bowed deeply to Xu Chuan:
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I, Xiao Zhan, will serve Your Majesty with unwavering loyalty, even unto death!"

His voice trembled, clearly indicating that he was extremely excited.

Given his past experiences as a rogue cultivator, unless he had a great stroke of luck, the chances of obtaining a high-grade magic weapon were very small.

High-grade magical treasures found in ancient secret realms are mostly out of reach for independent cultivators.

If you're going to fight, you have to be prepared to die.

After all, when opportunity knocks, it inevitably leads to a life-or-death struggle.

And now, Xu Chuan simply took it out and bestowed it upon him with a promise.

As Xu Chuan's soul servant, his life and death were in Xu Chuan's hands. Even if Xu Chuan did not reward him, Xiao Zhan would not dare to have any disloyal thoughts.

Besides their magnanimity, Xiao Zhan was also surprised by the Xu family's profound heritage.

It hasn't been long, yet he casually produced three high-grade demonic magic treasures, demonstrating the rapid increase in the Xu family's resources.

"Get up."

Xu Chuan waved his hand, "Refine it as soon as possible, so you'll have a trump card to play in the future."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Zhan bowed again, respectfully.

After that, Xu Chuan explained the arrangements in detail.

In a little over half an hour, he returned to Yuxi City via the teleportation array.

"May I ask who you two are from?"

After Xu Chuan left, Xiao Zhan looked at the two of them and asked with a smile.

"No need to ask about anything else. Just follow the Lord's instructions and quietly send the two of us away from Shanhai City."

Xu Mingxuan said in a deep voice.

"clear."

After years of operation, the Demon Sky Chamber of Commerce has completely taken control of Shanhai City, and its members have infiltrated various parts of the city.

It won't be difficult to bring Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun out.

To keep it secret, Xiao Zhan prepared for two days in advance, and then quietly sent the two away.

Outside Shanhai City, hundreds of miles away.

A forest stretches across the verdant mountains.

The mountains here are continuous, with undulating peaks, lush forests, and ancient trees reaching for the sky.

Sometimes, clouds and mist swirl around the mountainside, like a light veil, making the verdant mountain scenery appear even more secluded.

The faint sound of a babbling brook in the woods, accompanied by the occasional bird song, further emphasizes the tranquility and serenity of the mountains and forests.

Two streaks of light came from afar and slowly stopped above the mountains and forests.

As the light faded, the figures of Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun were revealed.

Xu Mingxuan was dressed in brocade robes, looking like a scholar; Mei Yun, on the other hand, wore a gray Taoist robe, was middle-aged, and had a short beard.

The two stood facing each other, with a vast sea of ​​forest beneath their feet.

In the distance, mountains rise one after another, and a few wisps of white clouds drift leisurely across the sky.

Xu Mingxuan looked at Mei Yun and said gently, "Let's part ways here."

"You can wander around for a bit, and I'll let you know when a suitable opportunity arises."

Mei Yun nodded slightly and clasped her hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Senior Brother Mingxuan."

"Be careful on the road."

"With the magic treasures bestowed by my master, I am safe and sound."

Xu Mingxuan smiled.

He immediately turned around, transformed into a streak of light, and shot off into the sky in one direction.

The direction he was heading was precisely the area where the ancient Youcheng was located.

Mei Yun watched him leave, then looked away a moment later.

He took a deep breath, his figure blurred, and he transformed into a streak of green light, heading away in another direction.

The mountain breeze swept through the forest, creating waves of green.

Two streaks of light, one to the south and one to the north, gradually disappeared into the distance.

a few days later.

A streak of yellow light streaked across the sky, gradually slowing its pace. A figure emerged from the clouds.

It was Xu Mingxuan in disguise, dressed as a pale-faced scholar.

He stood on a cloud, gazing into the distance.

Twenty or thirty miles ahead, a colossal city stretched across the vast land.

That is the ancient You City!

The city is built against the mountain, backed by a continuous, dark mountain range, and facing an endless wasteland.

The city wall is a hundred feet high and is made entirely of dark, heavy mountain stones.

The stone, of unknown origin, did not reflect sunlight; instead, it absorbed all the light.

This makes the entire city wall look like a black chasm, completely separating the inner and outer worlds.

On the city wall, faint, mottled dark red marks can be seen.

A massive array enveloped the entire city.

The eerie green light curtain appeared and disappeared intermittently; without careful examination, it was easy to miss it.

Xu Mingxuan's gaze narrowed slightly.

"Father is right. Ancient You City is indeed profound and worthy of being the Nascent Soul level force of the Greedy Wolf Sect."

This grand formation should be at the top level of the third tier.

If it were the core area of ​​the Ancient Nether City, it wouldn't be surprising to find even a half-step fourth-order formation.

After a pause, Xu Mingxuan muttered to himself, "I just don't know how the ancient Youcheng survived back then."

Qi Tianxiong didn't seem like the type to be soft-hearted.

Composing himself, Xu Mingxuan continued to survey the ancient city.

The ancient city of You is extremely vast, roughly spanning seven or eight hundred li.

He only saw a part of it.

The ancient city of You is a melting pot of all sorts of people, from all walks of life.

Not only were there remnants of the ancient You Sect, but also a large number of independent cultivators gathered there.

Even fighting within the city was commonplace.

Xu Mingxuan transformed into a streak of yellow light and descended towards the gate of the Ancient Nether City.

Before long, he was standing in front of the city gate.

The city gate was wide open, spanning over ten zhang in width and sixty or seventy zhang in height.

On either side of the city gate stood a stone statue several tens of feet tall.

They were two ferocious-looking demons, with blue faces and fangs, wielding giant axes, glaring angrily at us.

There were armored guards at the city gate.

Xu Mingxuan directly revealed his Golden Core aura and swaggered into the city amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of the two men.

After making a few inquiries, he headed straight for the city lord's mansion.

In front of the city lord's mansion.

Xu Mingxuan was stopped directly, and even though he exuded the aura of a Golden Core cultivator, the two Foundation Establishment guards had no choice but to comply.

"Senior, what brings you to the City Lord's Mansion?"

"Of course I'll go find your city lord. Do you expect me to find you instead?"

A glint flashed in Xu Mingxuan's eyes, startling the guard who had spoken, who took two steps back.

"Who is causing trouble in front of the City Lord's Mansion!"

A black light flew out from inside the mansion.

He was a burly man with a long beard, a fierce and menacing appearance, and a powerful aura, clearly possessing the strength of a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator.

He paused in mid-air, staring at Xu Mingxuan, the uninvited guest, with an unfriendly tone.

"An old friend has arrived, please grant me an audience with the City Lord."

As he spoke, Xu Mingxuan took out a token engraved with the character "Xu" from his storage ring.

The man's pupils contracted immediately upon seeing the token.

Their attitude has softened considerably.

"Since you've come to visit the city lord, please follow me."

"Thank you." Xu Mingxuan smiled faintly and clasped his hands in thanks.

Then he followed the burly man surnamed Chu into the city lord's mansion.

He was led to a secluded room, which was decorated in an antique style, with wisps of white smoke rising slowly from the table.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait here. I will go and inform the City Lord."

A short while later.

Then a middle-aged man walked in.

His cultivation level was unreadable, and a faint smile played on his lips.

As soon as he entered, he asked, "May I ask who you are in the Xu family?"

(End of this chapter)