Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 462 Danwu Sect, Spirit Nourishing Pill, Zhang Wanqing Forms Core (8k, Requesting Monthly Tickets!)

A place of imprisonment.

The original territory of Daliang.

Xu Mingqing and Xu Jingwu flew all the way.

The fields were monopolized and cracked, and the streams and rivers changed course.

Where once lush green paths lie now charred tree stumps.

The village was dilapidated and deserted, overgrown with weeds.

Throughout the city, ruins and devastation were everywhere.

In the corner of a crumbling wall, an old woman was curled up, holding a child in her arms.

The child wasn't crying; his eyelids were just twitching.

Their eyes rolled futilely beneath the thin skin, like two dried-up fish.

The old woman remained motionless, her gray hair blowing in the wind before falling back down, covering the deep furrows on her face.

Further ahead, on a pile of rubble that once housed a grand mansion, a figure was moving.

It's not walking, it's pouncing, it's tearing.

Two men rolled in the dust, fighting over a small bag of grain that had somehow appeared out of nowhere.

Use your teeth, your fingernails, anything else you can use.

The sound that rolled out of its throat didn't sound like a human; it sounded more like a wild dog guarding its food.

Xu Jingwu lowered his brows, his eyes filled with a frosty, snowy look.

Xu Mingqing didn't speak, but instead looked into the distance.

There was a reasonably decent mansion there, which looked like it had been renovated.

However, the stone lion in front of the gate is missing half of its head.

The man standing at the door had a knife tucked into his waistband and his face was greasy.

Those who still possess military strength after these great calamities gather together, and among them, perhaps some of the former powerful clans will emerge.

But now...

Order is lost, and everything needs to be rebuilt.

"If my Xu family is not strong enough, the surviving members of the Xu family might also be among them."

Xu Mingqing sighed.

"No, that won't happen," Xu Jingwu said. "If anyone from my Xu family survives, he will surely win over the hearts of the people."

Re-establish order.

Instead of just thinking about their own enjoyment.

Because putting people first is a family tradition of the Xu family!

"I was too attached to appearances. I'm not as insightful as Fellow Daoist Jing. I wonder how many people are still alive on this land."

If there isn't enough food, then we'll have to force-feed them.

Fortunately, common rice plants, when arranged in a specific formation, have an extremely fast growth cycle.

“Then let’s start with this place, and restore life to city by city, let them cultivate wasteland, repair houses, and rebuild their homes.”

Xu Jingwu said, "If there are people suitable for martial arts and immortality, I can also take them as disciples and pass on my teachings."

"good."

The two fell from the sky.

Most people had lost all will to live and didn't even glance at them.

But soon someone came and stabbed at them with a sharp object.

As if they were about to rob, they shouted, "Hand over the food!"

Xu Jingwu only needed to glance at him to make the man kneel down involuntarily.

He braced himself on his limbs, his body trembling slightly.

It felt like having a massive boulder weighing a thousand pounds on your back.

Xu Mingqing slowly spoke: "I am Qing Daoren, passing through this place, and wish to restore order."

Anyone who wants to live should gather outside the east gate.

The sound wasn't loud, but it carried throughout the entire city.

Upon hearing this, countless refugees looked up, their eyes seemingly lighting up with a glimmer of hope.

After exchanging glances, they silently began to walk in that direction.

The remaining martial artists and Qi Refining cultivators in the city trembled upon hearing this.

"A voice transmission that reaches the ears and spreads throughout the city—this must be the work of a Foundation Establishment cultivator or higher who possesses divine sense!"

Many people had gloomy expressions.

But out of fear, they ultimately had no choice but to go and pay their respects with their entourage.

Xu Mingqing and Xu Jingwu flew to the outside of the East City.

One or two hours later.

Tens of thousands of people gathered here in dense crowds.

It seems like a lot.

But this was once a city of county size, with at least a million people.

Three cultivators at the third or fourth level of Qi Refining and two martial artists at the Transcendent Realm stepped forward to pay their respects, saying, "We greet you, senior."

"May I ask what brings you here, senior?"

"It is natural to restore order and restore human vitality. Would you be willing to do your part?" Xu Mingqing said with a faint smile.

"This junior is willing; please feel free to give your instructions, senior."

"For the next seven days, I will distribute food here every day. You should send people to maintain order."

Unless there is unrest, violence, beatings, or driving away are prohibited.

Seven days later, those who knew how to repair began to repair their houses, and those who knew how to cultivate land began to cultivate the land.

Women sew clothes.

Everyone can get food by working, and the elderly and children can get food for free.

Send a portion of your men out each day to search for those who are still alive and bring them back.

If you can do it, you will be rewarded.

The tall, thin cultivator bowed and said, "Senior is kind-hearted, and I am willing to follow your instructions."

As for rewards, I do not wish for them.

This junior only wishes to learn and cultivate under the guidance of my seniors.

A middle-aged martial artist asked, "Senior, are you a cultivator? Do you understand martial arts?"

Xu Mingqing smiled and said, "I don't understand, but the Taoist Master Jing beside me does."

According to you, he should be a martial artist at the Yuanwu realm.

"After the great calamity, there are still Yuanwu Realm cultivators alive?!"

The two martial artists' eyes widened suddenly.

He then bowed to Xu Jingwu and said, "This junior is willing to follow senior and learn martial arts."

Please grant my request, senior.

"You still have some conscience left, so I will not pursue what you did before, but if I discover you causing trouble in the future..."

"This junior wouldn't dare!"

Several people broke out in a cold sweat.

Xu Mingqing then released a large amount of food from his storage ring and instructed the others to arrange for its distribution.

At this moment, countless people were moved to tears, knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you so much, Immortal Master, for saving our lives!"

"Heaven will abandon us and send a celestial master to save us."

"Please tell us our names, Immortal Master."

“I am Qing Daoren, and this is my friend. You may call him Jing Daoren.”

"Thank you, Master Qingxian and Master Jingxian."

After receiving ample food for seven consecutive days, these people gradually regained a rosy complexion.

Xu Mingqing will provide free treatment to the people in the city.

Their spirits gradually became full of vitality.

Then they began to divide the work: some repaired houses, some cultivated wasteland, some felled trees, and some wove cloth.

One after another, barren fields were reclaimed, and Xu Mingqing set up a simple formation to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Then cast a spell to bring rain and activate a spell to promote plant growth.

Just two months.

Seeing the crops they planted with their own hands ripen, and seeing the houses they repaired themselves.

Everyone has a new home now.

From that moment on, they truly came alive.

Regardless of what the city was called in the past, everyone unanimously decided to rename it Qingjing City.

More and more refugees were brought back and joined them.

Just these two months.

The population of Qingjing City has reached 70,000 to 80,000.

And this is like a snowball rolling downhill; with more manpower, the pace of reclamation accelerates, and the pace of repair also speeds up.

Six months later.

The city has been initially restored to its original appearance.

Schools were even established in the city to teach children to read and write.

Some of the stronger men began to organize hunting trips to the nearby mountains and forests.

All the bodies were buried together on a barren mountain to the north.

period.

The two taught the basics of cultivation.

There are six or seven people with the aptitude for cultivating immortality. The threshold for learning martial arts is low, but there are only about ten people with good aptitude.

They may have the potential to reach the peak of the Transcendent Realm in the future.

Two more months have passed.

Xu Mingqing and Xu Jingwu left with more than a dozen people, while leaving some behind to maintain order.

They are short-handed right now, so they have no choice but to do everything themselves.

Later on, when we have hundreds or thousands of people, we can assign them to do these things.

In this way, the recovery of life in the entire prison area will be much faster.

However, to establish a sect and unify the territory, it is necessary to do so on the premise of the restoration of vitality.

"Senior Qing, are you planning to restore life to all places?" the thin, middle-aged cultivator asked.

"That's right, is there a problem?"

The thin, middle-aged cultivator shook his head. "Of course I wouldn't dare, but the two seniors are truly compassionate."

He commands the respect of the younger generation.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "After that, do the two seniors have any plans to establish their own power base?"

Xu Mingqing glanced at the thin, middle-aged cultivator, then quickly lowered his head, not daring to meet his gaze.

"We do intend to do so. If you can assist us in doing this well, you can all join our sect in the future."

As for the name of our sect, we've already chosen one.

Then he called out, "Danwu Sect!"

"Thank you, senior. We are willing to serve you like dogs and horses!"

Time flies.

Xu Mingqing and his group traveled from Daliang to Jin, then to the Immortal Martial Alliance, and finally to Wei.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

It is impossible for them to restore all the county towns and districts.

But at least nine cities were built in each place to gather the surrounding living population.

By now, several hundred people have gathered around Xu Mingqing and Xu Jingwu.

They were all surviving cultivators and martial artists.

Among those they selected and accepted as disciples, seven were from the Immortal Path and nine were from the Martial Path.

The youngest of these people was eight years old, and the oldest was fifteen.

The lowest level of a cultivator's aptitude is a true spiritual root, and there is also one person with an earth spiritual root.

As for the others, they were all followers.

Along the way, they also encountered people who stubbornly resisted.

They were all surviving Foundation Establishment cultivators, including both demonic and Daoist cultivators.

But they were all at the early to mid-stages of Foundation Establishment.

He was no match for Xu Jingwu.

Of course, there were also two or three Foundation Establishment cultivators who submitted and were willing to serve them.

At the intersection of the three major territories, the two chose a giant peak and named it Danwu Peak, as the location of their sect.

Then, array flags were used to set up a top-tier second-order array, which had the effects of gathering spiritual energy and defense.

It can also generate clouds and mist, covering an area of ​​dozens of miles, making it look ethereal and otherworldly.

However, these clouds and mists are just the most ordinary cloud and mist formations, which can only block cultivators below the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Without divine sense, it is difficult for martial artists to see through the fog and enter Danwu Peak.

"After you have built the mountain gate, you shall cultivate in seclusion on this peak for ten years."

Ten years later.

"Open the mountain gates and welcome disciples widely."

Unifying the imprisoned land is not as simple as it seems.

After all, this place covers an area of ​​tens of thousands of miles, making travel between different regions inconvenient.

Without a large number of people, it would be impossible to govern this area.

However, the Xu family has won over the people and has already seized the rightful place.

It will only become natural from now on.

If managed well, this will be a force to be reckoned with in three or four hundred years.

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the other side.

The Demon's Den.

After several years of stability, the aftershocks of the initial turmoil have been completely quelled.

Rogue cultivators of the demonic path, various demonic clans, and Foundation Establishment minor clans all began to travel outside.

Murder and looting in the wild.

It is common for powerful families to compete for materials and elixirs.

As a place where the demonic path dominates, chaos is inevitable.

However, even within this chaos, there are inevitable patterns.

Big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp.

As the overlord of the Demon Netherworld, the Demon Heaven Merchant Guild naturally dominates all markets.

Most of the materials, spiritual herbs, and other opportunities that they are involved in will fall into their hands.

The elders and disciples of the Greedy Wolf Sect who had previously submitted to them have also begun to regard themselves as elders and disciples of the Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce.

each year.

Many disciples joined, greatly increasing the strength of the Demon Heaven Merchant Guild.

At the same time, two or three rogue cultivators at the Golden Core stage also joined the group after hearing about its reputation.

Currently, the Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce has twenty-one Golden Core cultivators.

Whether it's the Golden Core stage or the Foundation Establishment stage, he consistently ranks first in the Demon Netherworld.

Furthermore, the Demon Heaven Merchant Guild began to expand rapidly, and many cities in the Demon Netherworld established Demon Heaven Merchant Guilds.

Even some markets and neighborhoods have shops run by chambers of commerce.

When they moved in, no one dared to object, nor did they dare to object.

Through shops and auction houses in various cities, the Chamber of Commerce's financial resources also increased exponentially.

Now, a teleportation array has been established between the Demon Heaven Base Camp and Demon Heaven City.

The two communicate with each other, making their relationship as solid as a rock.

It also greatly facilitated the travel of the elders and disciples.

This has led to a growing level of recognition of the Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce among its disciples and elders.

The benefits for members of the Chamber of Commerce are generally quite good.

More work, more pay; those who make greater contributions, more pay.

For example, the White Bone Immortal publicly bestowed upon Yun You a low-grade innate spiritual object suitable for him.

It helped him comprehend supernatural powers.

Some disciples who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage were also granted two-patterned magical artifacts.

A mid-stage Golden Core cultivator was bestowed with a mid-grade magic weapon.

This kind of incentive makes everyone more loyal to the Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce.

The Demon Palace, to the west.

In the past three years, a city has emerged.

The city is called Tianyun City.

Tianyun City covers an area of ​​over ten miles and has a population of over one hundred thousand.

This area can be considered sparsely populated.

Tianyun City, City Lord's Mansion.

"Senior Brother Mingxuan, what is the situation in the city now?"

Mei Yun sat on the city lord's throne and looked at Xu Mingxuan, asking a question.

"It's alright. With a population of over 100,000, someone gets married almost every few days."

The number of newborns has reached tens of thousands in the past two years.

Various commercial industries are gradually emerging.

However, it is still done through bartering.

Recently, some people have discovered gold mines, as well as previously discovered silver and copper mines.

I think it's time to move into the monetary stage and create the Heavenly Fortune Currency.

Based on the rarity of the mineral vein, coins can currently be divided into gold coins, silver coins, and copper coins.

I've seen the exchange rates for each currency and the size of the mine.

The exchange rate for each currency is one to one hundred.

As for spirit stones, they can be specially broken down into spirit sand.

One spirit stone can be broken down into one hundred spirit sands, and one spirit sand can be exchanged for ten gold coins.

Upon hearing this, Mei Yun pondered for a moment before replying, "Alright, how is the training of cultivators and martial artists progressing?"

"With a complete lineage of immortal and martial arts, the progress is naturally not slow."

However, the requirements for martial arts practitioners are relatively low.

Therefore, the number of martial artists in the city far exceeds that of cultivators.

However, in terms of true masters, there are several more cultivators than martial artists.

"That's normal. Martial artists spend more time honing their bodies in the early stages than cultivators."

"If we can form a warrior army in the future, expanding our territory will be much easier."

Xu Mingxuan nodded in agreement, and then added, "The second point concerns the population."

Currently, it no longer serves a significant purpose in accommodating displaced people.

Large-scale human migration is still necessary.

But migration is no small matter, and I doubt many people would be willing to do it. I estimate that conquest and annexation will still be necessary.

This led to a rapid increase in population.

"Could we ask our master to bring us a few hundred thousand people?"

“Father won’t help with this kind of thing,” Xu Mingxuan sighed. “If he really sends over a million people all at once.”

This also includes cultivators and martial artists.

We simply can't manage it all.

Human nature is unpredictable, and it will only lead to intrigue and backstabbing everywhere.

This is detrimental to the rule of the dynasty.

Only those who climbed up step by step from the bottom, growing up alongside the Heavenly Fortune Dynasty, could achieve this.

Only then will they feel a sense of identification with it.

Moreover, this time is enough for us to select trustworthy people.

They were assigned to manage various matters.

The management of a dynasty is similar to that of a family, but a hundred times more complex.

Similarly, if an entire dynasty is united, its power is far greater than that of a single family.

Xu Mingxuan paused for a moment, then continued, "Father wanted us to experience this process of development and management."

"Master is so cruel."

"If you were so heartless, you wouldn't have sent us to help you." Xu Mingxuan pouted.

"Haha, senior brother, just kidding!"

Immediately afterward, he said seriously, "Then let's take it one step at a time. In a few decades, the Heavenly Fortune Dynasty should be taking shape."

"almost."

The southern region is generally richer in resources and has a more abundant spiritual energy than the imprisoned area.

Therefore, cultivators and martial artists grow at an extremely fast pace.

They consumed the flesh and blood of demonic beasts.

Zhang Wanqing also frequently concocted elixirs needed by cultivators and martial artists as a reward for outstanding members.

In short.

Tianyun City now promotes cultivation for all citizens; anyone who meets the age requirement can receive a basic cultivation method.

Of course, if you want to reach a higher rank, you need to join the city lord's army.

Tianyun City is protected by a second-tier high-grade array, so there shouldn't be any major problems for the time being.

Occasionally, a rogue cultivator would pass by, but they would be frightened away by the pressure of the Golden Core cultivator before they could even get close.

"By the way, junior brother, what are your plans for giving me a great-grandson?"

Mei Yun's expression stiffened slightly upon hearing this.

"Senior brother, these things can't be rushed."

He touched the tip of his nose and laughed, "You also know that the chances of a Golden Core cultivator having offspring are extremely low."

"That's easy. Tonight I'll ask my father if there are any pills that can help a Golden Core cultivator conceive offspring."

My wife says that such elixirs should exist.

"Well, then I'll have to trouble you, senior brother."

"Wait for my good news."

Xu Mingxuan left the main hall and went to his own courtyard.

Xu Mingxuan and his wife, as well as Xu Deheng, all lived in the city lord's mansion.

Zhang Wanqing was cultivating when she saw him coming. She opened her clear, bright eyes and looked at him with a smile.

"Is everything settled?"

"My junior brother is a lazy person, no wonder my father asked so many of us to help him."

The imperial plan is now gradually getting on track.

Once the monetary system was established and the army was successfully formed, the path of conquest and annexation began.

Zhang Wanqing nodded.

"By the way, have you grasped even a trace of the true meaning of supernatural powers?"

Zhang Wanqing shook her head and sighed, "My aptitude is average, and my comprehension is also ordinary."

Being able to cultivate to the peak of Foundation Establishment is already the result of the family's all-out efforts in nurturing him.

I'll give up on the idea of ​​achieving supernatural powers and forming a golden core.

As for forming the Golden Core, let nature take its course.

Anyway, I still have over a hundred years to spend with my husband.

Xu Mingxuan pulled him into his arms and comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, you have made many contributions to the family."

The father saw it all.

I imagine he would agree to give me a top-grade "Golden Core Pill", along with "Heavenly Spirit Pill" and "Purifying Spirit Pill" as supplements.

Tianyun City also has a third-grade high-quality spiritual vein.

These resources are available.

This is enough to give you a greater than 50% chance of forming your core.

"My Xu family is blessed with good fortune and will surely protect you so you can successfully achieve the Core Formation."

That night.

Xu Mingxuan then contacted Xu Chuan through his natal jade talisman.

Xu Chuan pulled him into the "Xu Family Grotto" alone.

"What's the matter?"

"There are two things. The first is whether Father has any pills or formulas that can help with fertility."

Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingxuan strangely, "You want to give your father another grandson?"

"Father, please don't misunderstand. It's for Junior Brother Mei Yun. He and Wenxi haven't made any moves in recent years."

My junior brother is cultivating with the help of the imperial dynasty, but in the future, the power of the dynasty will ultimately fall into the hands of our Xu family.

Xu Chuan nodded, "This kind of pill certainly exists; it's called the 'Spirit-Nourishing Pill'."

However, it is mainly a rare and precious herb.

Although not extinct, it is still commonly seen. It is called the Pregnancy Spirit Grass and likes to grow in deep mountains and marshes.

Since you've brought it up, I'll have people search both the Azure Dragon Palace and the Demon Nether Palace.

If it's successfully refined, then have someone deliver it.

"Thank you, Father."

"What's the other thing?" Xu Chuan asked.

"I wish to ask for a top-grade 'Golden Core Pill,' 'Heavenly Spirit Pill,' and 'Purifying Spirit Pill' for Qing'er to help her achieve the Golden Core stage."

Please grant my request, Father.

Xu Mingxuan clasped his hands in front of him and bowed his head solemnly.

Xu Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "It's not a big deal. Among all my daughters-in-law, Qing'er is one of my favorites."

He is gentle and kind, and never competes or fights.

She will return to Yunxi whenever she decides to form her core.

A mid-grade fourth-tier spiritual vein could increase her chances by more than 10%.

But this was the only time in a short period of time.

Even if we can obtain more resources for Core Formation, we will have to wait at least another 60 years.

Do you agree?

"Thank you, Father."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly and flicked his sleeve.

Xu Mingxuan's figure then disappeared from the cave.

With Xu Chuan's permission, Xu Mingxuan immediately went to Zhang Wanqing's meditation room.

"Madam, Father has agreed and told you to return to Yunxi whenever you are ready to form your core."

I'll go back with you then.

"Thank you, my husband."

"Madam, you have been at the Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm for more than ten years. When do you plan to form your Core?"

"I will listen to my husband."

"Then let's do it in March. Deheng can handle things here."

Among the De generation, our Heng'er also has the potential to achieve the supernatural power of forming a core.

As for the rest, whether they can obtain the resources for Core Formation will likely depend on their father's choice.

Knowing my father as I do, he wouldn't bestow Core Formation resources upon every member of the De generation.

Zhang Wanqing nestled in Xu Mingxuan's arms and said softly, "Even though Tiannan is rich in resources, the resources for breaking through to a higher realm are still very limited."

My father did this for the sake of the Xu family.

"I understand, this is something that no family or sect can avoid."

Three months later.

After giving his instructions, Xu Mingxuan returned to the Xu residence in Yunxi.

They naturally used the underground teleportation array in Demon Heaven City, which saved a lot of time.

a few days later.

After Zhang Wanqing finished her meditation, she began to cultivate in seclusion in a secret room in the Xu residence.

Several months later.

Zhang Wanqing successfully broke through and entered the Golden Core Realm.

During these months, the Demon Heaven Merchant Guild sent word that they had found several "Spirit-Nourishing Grasses" and delivered them to Xu Chuan.

One of them was used for alchemy, while the rest were planted in the herb garden of "Xu's Grotto Heaven".

When Zhang Wanqing broke through, she also used a secret technique to quickly stabilize her cultivation.

His cultivation level also rose to the peak of the first level of the Golden Core stage.

If one is highly talented, with the assistance of a mid-grade fourth-order spiritual vein, it is enough to reach the second level of the Golden Core stage, or even higher.

More than ten days later.

After her cultivation level was completely stabilized and she became familiar with it, Zhang Wanqing emerged from seclusion.

Many members of the Xu family came to offer their congratulations.

Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingxian, Xu Deling, and others were all present.

"Congratulations on your attainment of the Golden Core stage, sister-in-law."

Congratulations, Third Sister-in-law!

Xu Mingshu smiled and stepped forward to take her arm, appearing extremely affectionate.

Xu Deling, Xu Deyue, and Ye Fan also offered their congratulations.

After Zhang Wanqing, it's estimated that no more Golden Core cultivators will emerge from the second generation of the Xu family.

"Thank you all, Wanqing thanks you."

Zhang Wanqing bowed slightly.

"Now that Qing'er has broken through, my husband and I should return to the Demon Realm."

I wonder what Tianyun City is like now.

Xu Chuan nodded. "It's up to you. This is what you want."

Xu Chuan casually took out a white porcelain bottle and handed it to Xu Mingxuan.

Xu Mingxuan immediately understood what this was and clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Father."

Xu Mingshu looked on curiously, "Father, what kind of elixir is in this porcelain bottle?"
You can't just give special treatment to Third Brother.

Xu Mingxuan chuckled, "Ming Shu, when are you going to find your Daoist partner?"

Third brother, I'll give you one; it might help you conceive.

Xu Mingshu immediately understood, her face flushed red, and she spat lightly, "Third Brother, you're so awful!"

"It's your own idea, so why blame me?"

"Master, is this a pill that helps a Golden Core cultivator conceive offspring?"

Xu Chuan nodded and looked over with a smile, "What, you want one too?"
That's true, you and Deyue only have one son, Fei'er.

It is indeed somewhat thin.

Mingxuan took two pieces from the porcelain bottle and gave them to Ye Fan and his wife.

“Yes, Father.” Xu Mingxuan grinned, then patted Ye Fan on the shoulder. “Young man, your third uncle has high hopes for you.”

"Let's have another prodigy like Fei'er."

Ye Fan scratched his head a little embarrassed by what was said and chuckled twice.

Everyone immediately burst into laughter.

After a while.

Xu Mingxuan clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Father, Second Brother, Fourth Sister, Fifth Brother, then we'll be leaving."

The two left via the teleportation array and returned to Tianyun City.

One month later.

Xu Wenxi and Xu Deyue became pregnant one after the other.

Especially Xu Deyue, who is a pair of twins.

As the family tree grows stronger, it can sense things even before a child is born.

"One ice, one fire?"

"He seems to have extraordinary talent, at least on par with Fei'er, if nurtured with water and fire treasures."

There's even a tiny chance they all have celestial spiritual roots.

The Xu family has yet to produce a direct descendant with the aptitude of Heavenly Spiritual Root.

This may be the first time.

The next day, Xu Chuan summoned Xu Dezhao.

"Grandfather, what is it?"

"De Yue is pregnant, and it is possible that she is a pair of twins with the spiritual roots of water and fire."

You shall also send me at least one set of rare and precious materials of the third rank, combining both water and fire elements, every month.

"Twins, a boy and a girl, who might even both have celestial spiritual roots! This is a great joy for our Xu family!"

"Grandson will take care of it right away."

Within two days, the news had spread throughout the Xu residence.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chongfei immediately rushed back from outside to visit his parents.

Inside the main hall of Ye Fan and his wife's courtyard.

Xu Chongfei and his wife stood in front of Xu Deyue.

"Mother, are you really pregnant with twins? According to my great-grandfather's prophecy, they may both have the aptitude of Heavenly Spiritual Roots."

Goodness, he's even better than me.

Sure enough, I was born too early.

"If you two had formed your cores before giving birth to me, I might have had a Heavenly Spiritual Root as well."

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting!" Ye Fan said with a laugh.

"Hehe, I'm just so happy, I'm finally going to have my own younger brother and sister-in-law."

Like Jingwu and Chongjian, they both have their own siblings.

"You're so impulsive. You're going to be a big brother now. Be more mature in the future."

"Got it, Dad."

"By the way, when are you going to give me a grandson? I've been waiting for three years and then another three years."

It can't be you.

"Dad, if you look at me like that again, I'll tell Grandpa!"

Xu Deyue saw Chen Yulian with her head down, looking somewhat dejected.

He chuckled and took her hand, saying, "This is not your fault; it must be Fei'er's special constitution."

It is likely that, like a Golden Elixir Immortal, conceiving offspring is not easy for them.

"You two try again. If that doesn't work, go ask your grandfather if he still has any 'Pregnancy Elixir'."

"Mother is wise indeed," Xu Chongfei immediately flattered.

Ye Fan was very displeased.

"Alright, you two really don't act like father and son at all."

Once Xu Deyue spoke, the two of them completely quieted down.

"See? You have to discipline your husband more. You can't always give them a nice look, otherwise they'll take advantage of you."

Chen Yulian chuckled. "Thank you for your advice, Mother. I understand."

The father and son exchanged a glance and immediately felt a sense of mutual respect.

Half a month later.

The Kuru-in Academy.

Xu Chuan suddenly understood, and a stroke of inspiration struck him.

Finally, I fully grasped the true meaning of water.

The interaction of the five elements and the understanding of their true meaning gave Xu Chuan a considerable understanding of the principles of the five elements.

However, he does not intend to follow the path of the Five Elements.

After grasping the basics, he began to formally practice the "Five Elements Creation Palm" in order to comprehend the meaning of creation.

As long as one grasps even the slightest outline, one can attempt to refine the "Heaven-Mending Pill" even without mastering its basics.

As for cultivation level...

Xu Chuan has already reached the fifth level of the Golden Core stage.

However, Xu Deling was faster than Xu Chuan, having already entered the field two years ago.

The Thousand Gods Technique has reached a bottleneck; unless there is another breakthrough in divine sense, there will be little progress.

As for the "Mysterious Heaven Refining God Technique," it can still be cultivated, but progress is slow.

However, according to Xu Chuan's own prediction, before entering the Nascent Soul stage, it should be possible to break through to the middle Nascent Soul stage with his divine sense.

If that's the case, then when he enters the Nascent Soul stage, his divine sense will at least be at the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

It may even be comparable to the divine sense of a great cultivator.

Of course, the latter is a bit difficult, but not impossible, since Xu Chuan still has a fourth-tier "Soul Nourishing Pill".

This elixir comes from the secret realm of Zhenmo Mountain.

If he were to take three high-grade "Soul Nourishing Pills" in one go when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, it should be able to break through the shackles.

He had also analyzed this plan and it seemed to have no major problems, with a success rate of 60-70%.

These past few years.

He has already refined the top-tier magic weapon "Star Chart" and has begun to cultivate the secret techniques in the "Twenty-Eight Supreme Star Chart Scripture".

This secret technique is extremely difficult to master.

One must cultivate the spirits of the four celestial bodies—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—to be considered to have entered the path.

With each constellation he mastered, Xu Chuan's own deductive power would increase.

If all four star phases are successfully condensed.

Xu Chuan was able to deduce the Nascent Soul stage using this method of divination based on the Four Symbols and Constellations.

Or some powerful opportunity.

Also.

Xu Chuan also retrieved the Blood Demon King from the White Bone Master last year.

Feed them with the essence and blood of some fourth-tier demons and monsters obtained from the ancient battlefield.

This slightly improved their strength.

However, he did not easily bestow Qi Tianxiong's body and nascent soul.

These two items are as difficult to obtain as the most rare and precious natural treasures.

The main reason is to think about opportunities that might be useful in the future.

After all, there are countless secret techniques.

Perhaps there are special clones made from the bodies and nascent souls of Nascent Soul experts.

If so, Xu Chuan will obtain a powerful Nascent Soul clone.

(End of this chapter)