Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 449 A Visit, Secrecy, The Theory of Nascent Soul, Heading to the Heavenly Pill (8k, Requesting Monthly Tickets!)

The inner city gate.

Xu Chuan descended from the sky.

His cultivation level at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm was unmistakable.

Upon seeing him, the four armored guards immediately stepped forward, clasped their hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Master. May I ask whether you have come here to pay a visit or to attend the auction?"

"There are high-level auctions in the inner city of Sky Ape City?"

"It's not considered high-level. High-level auctions are usually trade fairs, but this auction is quite large. It includes a few magic treasures or rare third and fourth-tier spiritual herbs."

"I see." Xu Chuan pondered for a moment, then said, "However, I have come to visit the Supreme Elder of the Sun family, Senior Sun Chuanxing."

"The Supreme Elder?!"

The group was startled, and the leading guard quickly asked, "May I ask your name, senior? May I pass on your message?"

"True Lord of Withering and Flourishing".

"What?! Senior is the legendary True Monarch Kuruo, the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage in the Northwest!"

The group bowed respectfully once again.

As expected, those who can visit the Supreme Elder are definitely not ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

The guard leader immediately sent a message to everyone he could contact.

After passing through two or three people, the news finally reached Sun Chuanxing.

When the True Lord Ku Rong came to visit, none of the Golden Core guests and elders of the Sun family dared to neglect him.

Led by a guard, Xu Chuan went to the Sun family mansion.

As soon as they arrived at the gate of the mansion, they saw Sun Chuanxing fly out from above the mansion, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.

"Greetings, Supreme Elder."

Sun Chuanxing nodded slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Go back and continue your duty."

"Yes."

The escorting guard clasped his hands in a fist salute and then left.

Sun Chuanxing smiled and looked at Xu Chuan, saying, "Fellow Daoist Xu, your sudden visit is truly an honor."

"I'm just passing by and have come to bother you a bit. I hope Senior Sun won't mind."

"I couldn't ask for more, but Fellow Daoist Xu, please stop calling me senior. Your strength is not much different from mine."

We can simply treat each other as fellow Daoists.

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then I, Xu, will humbly accept your offer."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, let's go to my cave for a chat."

Xu Chuan nodded.

The two flew straight towards the mountain peak inside the Sun residence.

This mountain peak is imbued with spiritual energy and is where the two elders of the Sun family practice meditation.

"The summit is the residence of another elder of my Sun family, while I live on the mountainside."

The two landed in front of a cave halfway up the mountain.

With a flick of his sleeve, Sun Chuanxing unleashed a streak of crimson light, creating a temporary gap in the cave's array light barrier.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, please come in."

Xu Chuan did not hesitate.

Upon entering the cave, one finds a secluded and tranquil environment, a world apart from the ordinary.

"My cave dwelling is simple and humble, Fellow Daoist Xu, please don't mind."

Xu Chuan glanced around briefly, then sat cross-legged on a futon and laughed, "Why would we cultivators care about such things?"

Sun Chuanxing poured Xu Chuan a cup of spiritual tea, then asked, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Xu, what brings you to Xuan Yue Mansion?"

"Just passing by, I'll give Fellow Daoist Sun a quick visit. I still have to go to the Xuan Yue Sect later."

I am grateful for the help I received from Ancestor Xuan Yue while I was imprisoned.

Otherwise, it's hard to say whether Xu would even be alive right now.

“With Fellow Daoist Xuan Yue’s help, this matter can naturally be easily resolved.”

But Sun believed that even without others, Fellow Daoist Xu should be confident in escaping from the demon race.

"Fellow Daoist Sun, you overestimate him. That's a powerful demon at the peak of the Transformation Realm!"

Sun Chuanxing simply smiled and said nothing more. "In these hundreds of years, this is the first time I have seen Fellow Daoist Xuan Yue take such good care of someone."

"Perhaps it's because of my son, Mingxian."

"Perhaps."

"By the way, judging from Fellow Daoist Sun's tone, could he be of the same generation as Ancestor Xuan Yue?"

Sun Chuanxing felt a slight ripple in his heart and said, "Fellow Daoist Xu has a keen intuition."

To be honest, fellow Daoist, I would say that he and I are roughly of the same generation.

In fact, I entered the Nascent Soul stage before him, but after entering the Nascent Soul stage, our fates were completely different.

I consider myself a genius at the Golden Core Realm.

However, even after reaching the Nascent Soul stage, one remains stuck in the early Nascent Soul stage for hundreds of years.

However, Fellow Daoist Xuan Yue advanced rapidly at a speed no less than that of a Golden Core cultivator.

He established the Xuan Yue Sect, and his mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were able to challenge Nascent Soul Grandmasters, severely damaging a top Nascent Soul family in central Tiannan.

One by one, case by case
Haha, I've said too much; please forgive my rudeness, Fellow Daoist Xu.

Sun Chuanxing smiled apologetically, "In short, compared to him, I am just an ordinary genius."

However, in Fellow Daoist Xu, I saw the same demeanor as Fellow Daoist Xuan Yue in the past.

Even the noble Phoenix Fairy, Xu Mingxian, was the same.

Three generations have produced unparalleled geniuses; I truly envy them greatly.

“The Sun family has a history of over three thousand years, how could I not be envious?” Xu Chuan said, “I’m just afraid that my Xu family will be too prominent.”

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Only those who survive to the end can have the last laugh.

"Then we'll meet force with force and water with water until no one dares to provoke us anymore. That's how everyone gets to where they are, step by step."

"I have learned a lot from you," Xu Chuan said, bowing slightly.

The two chatted idly for a while.

Suddenly, Xu Chuan said, "By the way, I was strolling around Tianyuan City today and found it to be bustling and prosperous, not much less so than Xuan Yue City."

It is evident that the Sun family was well-governed.

It's a pity.

"What's a pity?"

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "It seems that someone is using the Sun family's name to bully others. Perhaps it's just a wicked servant deceiving his superiors."

Sun Chuanxing frowned slightly. "Is that so? I will immediately send someone to investigate."

Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Xu.

"No, it's just that I think that with the Sun family's three thousand years of heritage, it's unlikely that they would lose the ability to discipline their members."

Perhaps it's a misunderstanding.

If my Xu family could ever reach the scale of the Sun family, I, Xu, would have no regrets in this life.

Afterwards, Xu Chuan discussed his desire to establish trade relations with Xuan Yue Prefecture.

Sun Chuanxing immediately offered to help.

The two had a very pleasant conversation.

More than an hour later.

Xu Chuan took his leave.

The news of the Fan family's affair soon reached Sun Chuanxing's ears.

Besides these, there were many other similar incidents, which immediately enraged him, and he ordered severe punishment.

Some servants were executed, some collateral relatives had their cultivation stripped, and even some direct descendants were ordered to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors.

Fan Wenwan was sent back to the Fan family not long after, and the Sun family even sent some resources as an apology.

The Fan family was naturally overjoyed and dared not say anything more.

The two siblings embraced and wept.

This further strengthened Fan Wenzeng's determination to enhance his own strength.

However, all of this had nothing to do with Xu Chuan.

After leaving Tianyuan City, he headed to Xuan Yue Sect.

The one who came to greet Xu Chuan at the mountain gate was Qingxuan Zhenjun.

His strength had also reached the pinnacle of supernatural powers, making him one of the most promising elders of the Xuan Yue Sect in this generation to advance to the Nascent Soul stage.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan," Xu Chuan greeted with a fist and palm salute and a smile.

True Lord Qingxuan returned the greeting in the same manner, "Fellow Daoist Kurong, what brings you here so suddenly?"

"I wonder if your sect leader is present?"

Qingxuan Zhenjun said, "The sect leader has already gone into seclusion and is not receiving guests for the time being. Without the ancestor's permission, even we elders are not allowed to disturb him."

"It seems that once the senior emerges from seclusion, he should be able to advance to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. I would like to offer my congratulations to your sect."

"Fellow Daoist Ku Rong is too kind."

"I, Xu, would like to pay a visit to Ancestor Xuan Yue. I wonder if he has the time?"

"I need to inquire about this matter further."

Qingxuan Zhenjun immediately sent a message to Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan was slightly surprised, but still asked him to bring Xu Chuan to Xuan Yue Peak.

"Ancestor, Fellow Daoist Kurong has arrived. Qingxuan will now take his leave."

Zhang Fan nodded slightly.

After a moment, he looked at Xu Chuan and asked, "Young friend Xu, what brings you to this old man's place?"

"I came here specifically to thank you for speaking up for me that day."

"Not to mention that you once saved Daoran, you and I come from the same place, and you are also Mingxian's father."

I cannot stand idly by.

As for your thanks, well, I'm confident I can see right through you.

You didn't come here just to chat with this old man, did you?

Are you inquiring about the ancient battlefield? The true demon of Demon-Suppressing Mountain? The Token of the Ancient Prodigy? Or the Ancestral Vein of Tiannan?

Zhang Fan looked at Xu Chuan and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you've come here for the Ancient Pride Token, haven't you?"

“How come you see?”

"The ancient battlefield is over, and there's nothing to ask about. Zhenmo Mountain involves my secrets, so I doubt you'd dare to inquire about it."

As for the Tiannan Ancestral Vein, which has been searched for thousands of years without success, it is not something that can be easily found by looking for clues.

"Only the Ancient Prodigy Token can be exchanged for rewards, and it's also related to the next Prodigy Gathering. That's what your Xu family should be most concerned about."

"Senior's insight is truly remarkable; I admire you greatly," Xu Chuan said with a smile, offering a compliment.

"Tell me, how many did your Xu family obtain?"

"To be honest, senior, I have three."

Zhang Fan raised his eyes slightly, stroked his beard, and said with a faint smile, "Your Xu family is indeed blessed with extraordinary fortune."

In the Tiannan and Heishui regions, even the nine dominant Nascent Soul level forces cannot gather an average of two Nascent Soul cultivators.

And your Xu family actually managed to find three of them.

"It was pure luck."

Xu Chuan was not lying; he himself had not encountered a single one, and it was all due to Xu Mingxuan's luck.

"Just tell me, what do you want to change to?"

"Does the Xuan Yue Sect have any third-tier longevity pills? I am willing to exchange one Ancient Prodigy Token for them."

"Longevity pills?!" Zhang Fan exclaimed in astonishment, "I remember you're not even 150 yet, are you?"

"It's better to be prepared, I suppose. Is that all?"

"There really isn't one. A Golden Core cultivator has a lifespan of five hundred years. Unless their lifespan is about to end, ordinary cultivators won't bother looking for a Longevity Pill."

It would be better to accumulate some resources and exchange them for cultivation pills.

If there's no hope of reaching the Nascent Soul stage, finding it won't extend one's lifespan by more than a few decades.

"Where can I find it?"

"Third-order Longevity Pills are rare. The Heavenly Pill Sect may have some in stock. Give me an Ancient Prodigy Token."

I can get one for you.

Perfect timing! I'm planning a trip there soon, why don't you come with me?

Regarding the matter of the refining and trading of the Crossing Calamity Pill that you mentioned last time.

If you can surpass him in alchemy, the Elixir of Salvation will be entrusted to you for refining.

"And as you said, fifteen or fewer will belong to my Xuan Yue Sect; any excess will belong to your Xu family."

"Thank you, senior."

"What do you plan to do with the remaining two?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan pondered for a moment, "I have heard that the Qingxu Sect has a very powerful inheritance of decay and prosperity."

"If possible, this junior would like to exchange one for the complete inheritance of this path."

"Exchanging only for the inheritance is a bit of a loss, but given that this inheritance is so perfectly suited to you, it is worth an Ancient Prodigy Token."

What about the last one?

Have you thought it through?

Xu Chuan shook his head.

"Don't you want to exchange for a suitable high-grade innate spiritual item?"

"The Golden Core cultivators of my Xu family are still young and have not yet fully realized their potential."

Furthermore, only one Ancient Prodigy Token can be exchanged for.

Zhang Fan rolled his eyes at him, "Do you think top-grade innate spiritual objects are as common as cabbages?"

These are top-tier resources within Nascent Soul factions, and they won't be used lightly unless absolutely necessary.

Xu Chuan gave an awkward smile. "By the way, how is the Heavenly Demon Lord Luo doing now?"

"Why are you suddenly asking about him?"

“I was thinking that if he still had a remnant soul, I would like to exchange for his remnant soul.”

What do you want his remnant soul for?

"Just doing some casual research," Xu Chuan said casually.

“He is still of use to me,” Zhang Fan said thoughtfully.

Afterwards, Xu Chuan mentioned three ingredients for two different types of "Mysterious Yang Longevity Pills".

One of them is used to prepare Xuan Yang Spiritual Water, while the other two are longevity-enhancing elixirs.

Only by fusing the three into one can the life-extending effect be maximized, allowing the Golden Elixir to extend lifespan by eighty years.

"The conditions you've set are really harsh," Zhang Fan said with a helpless smile. "It won't be easy to get an Ancient Prodigy Token from you."

"Your Excellency is truly righteous. If it were any other dominant power, they might have forced me to hand it over."

"I also want to settle this simply, but compared to making an enemy of your Xu family, the Heavenly Pride Token is not worth it."

Xu Chuan thought for a moment, then flicked his sleeve, sending out two Ancient Prodigy Tokens. "One is for the 'Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill,' and the other is to express my gratitude for your many acts of assistance."

"Free things are often the most valuable. Young friend Xu, please tell me what you need."

"Does this junior know the purpose of collecting the Ancient Pride Tokens?"

"Surely the senior can accept this secrecy in exchange."

"In that case, I am unworthy of such a title. This matter is not exactly a secret, but it is certainly not widely known."

The Ancient Prodigy Ranking is a treasure of destiny created by various ancient forces in Tiannan to suppress the destiny of the human race.

In ancient times, prodigies at the Golden Core stage and above could enter the Prodigy Grotto-heaven to obtain spiritual objects, inheritances, or magical treasures that suited them.

They will also be bestowed with the Ancient Pride Token, which can invisibly enhance their own fortune and even the fortune of their sect.

There are a total of 108 Heavenly Pride Tokens, with 36 granted to Golden Core Heavenly Pride individuals and 72 to Nascent Soul Heavenly Pride individuals.

The higher the ranking of each level of prodigy, the more abundant the fortune they receive.

With such abundant good fortune, the entire sect will enjoy smooth sailing for a period of time.

"It turns out to be a struggle for destiny, which might have been normal in ancient Tiannan, but not in today's world."

"As long as the Golden Core Battle Arena opens, those who achieve a ranking will be blessed by good fortune. However, what is even more crucial is the opportunity within the Heavenly Pride Cave."

Perhaps among these cultivators who have obtained this opportunity, some will be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future.

Once a Nascent Soul cultivator emerges from any of these factions, they will most likely be able to unify the entire Southern Heaven or the Blackwater Region.

"Where are the current Nascent Soul cultivators?"

"They are relics from ancient times, and we cannot intervene."

Unless the true form appears, how can an avatar possibly be a match for the true form of a deity?

"If the remnants of the Nascent Soul stage from ancient times cannot take action, then why can the current Nascent Soul stage do so?"

"It may involve the rules of Heaven, but I am not entirely clear on the specifics. The only thing I am certain of is..."

In this era, cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage are not subject to the restrictions of heaven and earth for a hundred years and can act without restraint.

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered, and after a pause, he said, "If my guess is correct..."

In this era, advancing to the Deity Transformation realm is also somewhat related to luck.

"You are indeed intelligent." Zhang Fan looked at Xu Chuan, stroking his beard and smiling faintly.

"Although it's a bit early to tell you now, I have high hopes for you. Sooner or later you will be able to join our ranks."

A slight pause.

Zhang Fan continued, "To advance to the Nascent Soul stage, the most basic requirement is to reach the Nascent Soul stage."

Secondly, break through the barriers of realm.

This goes without saying; Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul all have their own realm barriers. One can progress through gradual refinement, or by utilizing rare and precious materials or elixirs, etc.

Of course, you should have a good idea of ​​how difficult this hurdle can be.

Thirdly, the spirit resonates with heaven and earth.

This process can only be understood through personal experience.

Once this is achieved, after breaking through the barrier of realm, one can draw upon the power of the five elements of heaven and earth to temper the body, greatly enhancing the physical body.

After this ordeal, one should at least be able to approach the third-tier physical body level.

It can also cleanse the soul, greatly enhance the strength of the soul, and allow the nascent soul to grow into a substantial primordial spirit.

The strength of a Nascent Soul cultivator lies not only in their primordial spirit and magical power, but also in their ability to manipulate the power of heaven and earth with every gesture.

Its oppressive aura is vastly different from the previous three levels.

Under the powerful primordial spirit and the pressure of heaven and earth, even a Nascent Soul cultivator's strength will be directly restricted by 20% to 30%.

Not to mention the fundamental difference in magical power.

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered slightly as he asked, "What about the illusory Dharma image? Isn't it rumored to be a necessary step to the Nascent Soul stage?"

Zhang Fan smiled and looked at Xu Chuan, "In this era, only those who are at the Nascent Soul level or above have the chance to step into the Divine Transformation realm."

To become a prodigy, one must comprehend the illusory form of the Dharma.

Moreover, after comprehending it, it will greatly benefit one's ability to break through the barriers of realm and resonate with the heavens and earth.

Even if one has just reached the Nascent Soul stage, one's combat strength is by no means weak in the early Nascent Soul stage, and may even be comparable to that of the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

However, mastering the Dharma Image is also quite difficult and requires a corresponding lineage.

A skill pieced together from various sources will never be mastered.

This single criterion alone has blocked most Nascent Soul cultivators, with only overlord-level and top-tier Nascent Soul forces possessing the complete inheritance.

Of course, some top-tier independent cultivators are also possible.

It all depends on one's own opportunities.

However, even with a lineage, very few people can truly master the skill.

If a top-tier power has a Grand Cultivator who achieves mastery, they can rise to the ranks of a hegemon-level power.

"No wonder the Xuan Yue Sect, with only three Nascent Soul cultivators, can still hold sway over the Northwest."

Xu Chuan sighed for a moment, then bowed to Zhang Fan, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"Is there anything else you'd like to ask?"

"Senior, have you ever seen a Nascent Soul cultivator?"

"Have."

"Are there many Nascent Soul cultivators in the Tiannan and Heishui regions?"

"Very few. Some Nascent Soul cultivators merely avatars, wandering the mortal world, like the Su family in central Tiannan."

The Tantai family of the Blackwater region.

Both are top-tier Nascent Soul families, but their foundations are no weaker than those of hegemonic Nascent Soul forces.

As for the rest, I don't know much either.

However, they all subtly influenced the situation in the Blackwater and Southern regions.

Even some Nascent Soul cultivators, and even Nascent Soul Grandmasters, might be his disciples.

"Do dominant forces like the Qingyun Sect and Qingxu Sect have Nascent Soul cultivators behind them?"

"What do you think?" Zhang Fan asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"I understand," Xu Chuan said. "My questions end here. That ancient genius token is yours, senior."

"In that case, you will come with me to the Heavenly Pill Sect later."

Zhang Fan sent a message to another Supreme Elder of the Xuan Yue Sect, who was also his friend, Master Tianya.

After some arrangements were made.

Zhang Fan and Xu Chuan traveled to Xuan Yue City.

Outside Xuan Yue City, Xu Chuan swept his sleeves across his face, revealing a completely different expression.

Zhang Fan was the same.

The two exchanged a smile, their unspoken understanding unspoken.

"Young friend Xu, your skills are remarkable. You can not only change your appearance, but also your aura."

What methods were used?

"It's a supernatural ability, which is also due to my own cultivation of the path of life and death. However, I haven't mastered it yet, and my senior saw through it at a glance."

"There aren't many things in this world that can be hidden from me," Zhang Fan said with a faint smile, stroking his beard, without saying anything more.

But then he realized that he had transformed into a young man, who did not have a long beard.

"Your path of decay and prosperity is indeed profound, and it seems to have been perfected. Why do you insist on obtaining the decay and prosperity inheritance of the Qingxu Sect?"

"It's just a reference, and having perfect supernatural powers doesn't mean that this path is perfect."

Zhang Fan's pupils contracted slightly. "It seems you know quite a bit too."

"The true meaning is merely an insignificant fragment of the Dao of Laws." Xu Chuan did not hide anything and said with a smile, "As far as I know, there are minor and major supernatural powers."

"Indeed, that was how it was divided in ancient times, but nowadays..."

Zhang Fan sighed slightly, "Great supernatural powers can only be cultivated by those above the Nascent Soul stage; they are obscure and difficult to comprehend by those at the Nascent Soul stage."

Only truly exceptional geniuses can comprehend the basics of a great divine power during the Nascent Soul stage.

Even if it's only two or three tenths of the initial stage, it's still significantly stronger than a minor supernatural power at the perfect level.

At this moment, Xu Chuan thought of the two great supernatural powers he was comprehending.

The first is the way of life and death, the second is the way of creation.

All of them are incomparably profound laws and principles.

If Zhang Fan knew this, he would probably call him a monster!
We arrived at the teleportation array plaza.

A Golden Core Elder from the Xuan Yue Sect is stationed here to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

Zhang Fan showed a token, and the two of them could book the entire venue without paying any fees and were teleported to Tiandan City.

The first sect in the Southern Heavenly Casting School of the Heavenly Weaponry School, and the first sect in the Heavenly Pill School of the Heavenly Pill School.

Due to their unique characteristics, the cities near them are all equipped with teleportation arrays.

"Is this the Heavenly Pill City?"

Not long after being teleported here, Xu Chuan smelled the aroma of thousands upon thousands of spiritual herbs permeating the air.

However, it is very thin.

If Xu Chuan didn't possess the talent of "Shennong's Hundred Herbs," he probably wouldn't have been able to perceive it so easily.

"It really is a major city for alchemy!"

Zhang Fan glanced at him and smiled slightly, "This city gathers alchemy masters and grandmasters from all over Tiannan."

Alchemy families are rare in other places, but they are quite common in Tiandan City.

Even my Zhang family has members who have joined the Heavenly Pill Sect.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

Seeing that he was interested, Zhang Fan added, "The spiritual herbs you want are extremely rare, but they are not without hope in Tiandan City."

Within seven days, you will be free to move around in Tiandan City, and I will also be visiting a friend.

As for the matter of the alchemy contest...

Seven days later, I will take you to the Heavenly Pill Sect.

"Thank you, senior," Xu Chuan said, clasping his hands in thanks.

Zhang Fan waved his hand and flew away into the distance.

Xu Chuan also spread his divine sense to observe the surrounding situation.

However, many buildings and pavilions have restrictions to prevent divine sense from spying on him, although they could not stop him.

However, forcibly breaking it open would inevitably be discovered, and it wouldn't be very elegant.

Therefore, Xu Chuan followed the rules and regulations.

He would collect any spiritual herbs he found that were not in the "Xu Family Grotto" herb garden.

If Xu Chuan could gather all the rare herbs in the world in one place, it would be a great achievement.

Simply put, it means having a collecting habit.

In just half a day.

He discovered hundreds of kinds of spirit herbs that he didn't know, but they were all first or second grade.

Third order and above are rare.

Two days later, he found a gray-robed man displaying several rare third-tier spiritual herbs at a street stall.

There was even a fourth-tier Xuan Yang Flower.

The Xuan Yang Flower is the key ingredient for refining Xuan Yang Spirit Liquid, and it can only grow in places of extreme Yang.

Upon sensing the presence, Xu Chuan instantly appeared in front of the stall.

"How much is this elixir?"

The man in the gray robe looked up at Xu Chuan, his face hidden in the shadow of his hood.

Although this person possessed a magical artifact similar to a concealing cloak, it could not hide from Xu Chuan's nascent soul consciousness.

Despite his mysterious appearance, he was merely a middle-aged man who had reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

His voice was disguised, sounding slightly aged, and he casually said, "Fellow Daoist, you can also see that this spiritual herb is extraordinary, radiating pure Yang energy."

It is of great benefit to those who practice fire-attribute and yang-attribute techniques.

Simply trading spirit stones isn't worthwhile.

"It seems this person does not recognize this medicinal herb."

Xu Chuan immediately made a judgment. He smiled slightly and asked, "If you don't want to trade spirit stones, then what would you like to trade, fellow Daoist?"

"I have a junior who is close to forming his core, but unfortunately his talent is limited, so he can only rely on the materials needed to form his core."

If you possess this elixir, I will trade it to you.

Xu Chuan wanted to laugh when he heard this tactic.

However, he did not expose it, but frowned and pondered, "Items that help with core formation are extremely precious, and this elixir is quite good."

But I feel it's not enough.

The main reason is that this Xuan Yang flower did not have roots or stems, so it could not be transplanted.

"Unless you tell me where this place grows."

The man in the gray robe pondered for a moment, then said, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but that place is extremely dangerous."

If not for a stroke of luck, I wouldn't have been able to harvest this medicinal herb.

"What danger is it?"

"There is a third-tier peak demonic beast, the Fiery Sun Lion."

“No problem. If you are willing to trade, I will use a high-grade Purifying Spirit Pill in exchange.”

"A superior-grade Spirit Purifying Pill?!"

The gray-robed man exclaimed in surprise, his eyes flashing slightly before he seemed to make a decision, "Alright, then it's a deal."

The gray-robed man was overjoyed to be able to trade for a top-grade Cleansing Spirit Pill.

Xu Chuan also collected the remaining rare third-tier spiritual herbs before taking his leave.

These were all traded using spirit stones, costing over three thousand spirit stones.

Xu Chuan did not linger and left Tiandan City directly, heading to the place the gray-robed man had mentioned.

That place is the Tianyang Mountains, thousands of miles away.

The Tianyang Mountains have many fire-attribute spiritual herbs, so the gray-robed man was indeed lucky to have found the Xuan Yang Flower.

Xu Chuan stood high in the sky, looking down at the valley below.

Deep in the valley, a crimson light, as red as fire, hovered at the entrance of the cave, emanating a scorching aura.

In the light, a colossal creature could be vaguely seen lying on the ground, seemingly asleep or breathing.

"As expected, there is a fierce lion under the blazing sun."

"At the peak of the third tier, he should be one of the three overlords of the Tianyang Mountain Range."

Xu Chuan could faintly sense powerful auras emanating from several parts of the mountain range.

"It lingers here, presumably to use the Xuan Yang Flower to cleanse its bloodline and purify its ferocious flames."

If this can be achieved, there might be a slight chance of entering the human form stage in the future.

Xu Chuan thought for a moment, "Since the Xu family wants to develop the art of beast taming, it would be good if we could subdue this demon beast."

At least once the Beast Taming Sect is established, it will have its own sect-guarding spirit beast!

Of course, Xu Chuan also understood that everything depended on whether the other party was willing to submit.

The monster was stubborn.

Not all monsters can be subdued by force.

Not to mention a peak third-tier demon beast.

However, both transgender people and ladyboys have weaknesses, as long as the promises are tempting enough.

I don't believe he won't take the bait.

Xu Chuan's figure blurred as he swooped down into the valley.

In an instant, they landed in front of the cave entrance.

The instant it landed.

The Fiery Lion opened its dark golden eyes, which seemed to burn with intense flames.

"Humans!"

The roar was like thunder, carrying the pressure of a peak third-tier expert, causing the entire valley to tremble slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a scorching wave of air surged in.

It slowly stood up.

It was three zhang long, and its entire body was covered with a fiery red mane, each hair resembling a burning flame.

This is clearly its shrunken form.

True third-tier demonic beasts are mostly seven or eight zhang, or even more than ten zhang.

Pythons and dragons can reach over twenty zhang in length.

The Fiery Lion's limbs were as thick as pillars, and wherever its sharp claws touched the ground, the rocks instantly melted, turning into pools of lava.

His large, dark gold eyes were fixed on Xu Chuan with a fierce look in them.

What's most astonishing is the malevolent aura surrounding it.

The aura was so intense that it almost solidified.

These malevolent energies constantly erode its reason, likely due to its bloodline.

It can be said that their success and failure both stemmed from their bloodline.

The Fiery Lion stared at Xu Chuan, letting out a low roar.
Its nose twitched as it sniffed the air, then its eyes suddenly narrowed.

"It was you who stole my elixir!"

The next instant, a furious roar shook the heavens and the earth.

Its entire body blazed with crimson light, and its ferocious aura soared into the sky. With its four hooves pounding the ground, it transformed into a streak of crimson light and pounced towards Xu Chuan.

The speed was astonishing; wherever it passed, the air was ignited, leaving a long trail of fire.

It will tear this human being to shreds!

Xu Chuan remained expressionless and did not even take a step back.

He raised his hand and pressed down gently.

A boundless and unparalleled magical power crashed down, and the fierce lion that had pounced into the air felt as if a hundred-foot-tall mountain was pressing down on it.

Its body froze, and its forward lunge was interrupted.

His angry eyes held a hint of wariness.

Xu Chuan flipped his palm, and the "Chongxuan Seal" floated in his palm, emitting dark light.

"If you want to fight, I don't mind obliging!"

"You stole my elixir!"

"Hold on, do you think I need to resort to stealing when I have the strength to do so?"
I purchased this elixir from a cultivator, and in the process, I learned about the origin of the Xuan Yang Flower from him.

"You still have two or three Xuan Yang Flowers in your cave, but they are not yet mature. I came here specifically for them."

The raging lion under the blazing sun felt its fury surge up once more.

"You're not planning to let go of the other elixirs, you greedy human!"
Even if you are very strong, I will not let you have your way!

"Why act impulsively? I can see that you have extraordinary bloodline. You swallowed the Xuan Yang Flower only to refine your bloodline."

Suppress the malevolent energy's erosion of one's reason.

The Fiery Lion's pupils contracted. "How did you know?"

"You don't need to worry about all that. Let's make a deal. As long as you stay by my side, I can help you suppress the malevolent energy."

Of course, eradicating it completely is unlikely unless you purify your bloodline.

"You want to take me as your spirit beast?!"

The blazing lion bared its fangs, and dark golden flames began to rise.

"No, I already have a spirit beast companion. I'm just giving you a chance. With my help, you won't face a bloodline crisis in the short term."

If the bloodline refinement is successful, there is a chance to enter the Transformation stage in the future.

"What benefit would that bring you?"

"My Xu family is going to establish a beast-taming force, and I plan to invite you to become the sect's guardian spirit beast."

Why should I believe you?

"Killing you would be easy for me. You may refuse, but then be prepared to die here."

To me, you are dispensable.

After all, our clan also has mid-stage third-tier demonic beasts, which are enough to keep watch for a short period of time.

"My only goal is to expand my beast-taming power, so the more spirit beasts I have, the better."

(End of this chapter)