Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 301 Die together
Outside the hot spring cave, Zhang Min hesitated upon seeing the restrictions at the entrance.

After more than half a month of recuperation, her injuries have improved considerably, but her master and junior brother have not yet emerged from seclusion.

Green Cloud Cave was founded by the master and has only now been passed down to the second generation.

No one knows the details of the inheritance.

Zhang Min had no idea how much longer it would take to complete the handover ceremony for the sect leader.

But waiting like this was truly agonizing for her.

"I wonder what happened to Senior Brother Mao and Junior Brother Yin."

Zhang Min sighed softly and took out several jade talismans from her storage bag.

These were all communication talismans she used to contact her fellow disciples, but at this moment they had all lost their luster and appeared dull and lifeless.

"I'll go find all the disciples of Green Cloud Cave and bring them back to Junior Brother Li. That will make our next move easier."

As if trying to convince herself, Zhang Min murmured something to herself.

Afterwards, she made up her mind, left a letter at the entrance of the cave, and left.

Shortly after she left, a dramatic change occurred inside the hot spring cave.

Li Xiangming sat cross-legged in the spring water, his evil green robe billowing in the strong airflow, and even his hair was blown about by the gale. The surrounding spring water made muffled explosions, splashing water high into the air before crashing heavily onto the edge of the pool.

"Stay calm, or you'll just explode and die."

Green Cloud Fairy kept a close eye on Li Xiangming and gave him a reminder.

Li Xiangming didn't reply, but his brows were already furrowed into a knot.

The pressure he is under right now is enormous.

This is because the pill he took was not an ordinary pill.

It was a human pill containing Foundation Establishment magic power, and quite a lot of it.

Although these magical powers have been refined and have lost their autonomy, they will only wander around aimlessly like headless flies.

But the threat they pose is in no way diminished.

In a short period of time, Li Xiangming's meridians had been severely damaged.

Fortunately, his body is currently in a very special state, with many undigested medicinal energies surging forth and beginning to repair the injuries to his meridians.

Among them, the medicinal effects of Shenhe Dan, Zixiao Shencao, and Jiuzhuan Linggen are the most active.

Despite the assistance of these miraculous elixirs, Li Xiangming was still unable to stop the invasion of external magical power and had to retreat step by step to his dantian, the last line of defense.

Once Li Xiangming's dantian is invaded, he will be powerless to reverse the situation.

"That's not okay."

Seeing this, Fairy Green Cloud was also secretly anxious. She immediately got up and flew behind Li Xiangming.

Just then, the Black Water Serpent in Li Xiangming's sleeve suddenly darted out, its body rapidly expanding, its blood-red maw opening wide as it lunged straight at Fairy Green Cloud.

"You evil beast, don't be so arrogant!"

Green Cloud Fairy reacted immediately, snorted coldly, and seven or eight white ribbons flew out from her sleeves like serpents, tightly binding the Black Water Serpent. With a sudden flick, she slammed it heavily against the edge of the pool, creating a deafening roar.

The Blackwater Serpent suffered a heavy blow and immediately became weak and listless, its body quickly shrinking back to its original size.

It struggled a few times, but soon foamed at the mouth and fainted.

Even the Blackwater Serpent, a different species, was powerless against Fairy Green Cloud.

Li Xiangming opened his eyes, glanced at his spirit pet, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

Green Cloud Fairy smiled enigmatically: "I underestimated you. You actually have the mind to play such petty tricks."

Li Xiangming raised his head slightly, somewhat unwillingly, and asked, "Master, you went to great lengths to trick me into taking the Human Elixir. What is your intention?"

"Naturally, it will help you establish your foundation!"

Green Cloud Fairy replied calmly, "With your current cultivation level, it would take at least two or three more years of arduous training to reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. But if you take this Human Pill, it will be different; you can attempt Foundation Establishment now."

Li Xiangming remained silent.

He dreamed of building a foundation, but he never thought of doing so at this stage.

Keep in mind, how long has it been since he broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining?

Forcibly raising one's cultivation level will only cause instability in one's foundation.

To indulge in the fleeting pleasure of rapid cultivation advancement, thus delaying one's future path.

It is undoubtedly a losing proposition.

What's more, it's done in such an extreme way as using Ren Dan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

If Li Qianxiong knew, he would probably give him a severe dressing down.

However, he may not have another chance to see Li Qianxiong.

Thinking of this, Li Xiangming looked at Fairy Green Cloud with complicated emotions: "Why? I thought Master really wanted me to be the head of Green Cloud Cave."

"If it were fake, why would you believe me?"

Fairy Green Cloud shook her head. "Don't doubt it. You are the best candidate to become the leader of Green Cloud Cave. If you are like Xiao Min and not favored by the Enlightenment Spring, then everything today is your opportunity, and I will willingly pass away."

"But it is precisely because you are close to the Enlightenment Spring that this is the will of Heaven."

Green Cloud Fairy walked up to Li Xiangming and looked at him earnestly: "Do you know how much effort your grandmaster and I put into finding the Enlightenment Spring? Now that we have the Enlightenment Spring, I cannot refine it. Do you know my pain?"

"If you can understand this, you won't blame your teacher. Everyone looks out for themselves!"

At this point, Fairy Green Cloud paused, her tone regretful: "I originally wanted to train you for another two years, but the Mang Sect demons are quite capable, and I can no longer hold on. I can only use the Human Pill method to help you enter the Foundation Establishment stage as quickly as possible."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming immediately understood the whole story.
Green Cloud Fairy has become obsessed with the Enlightenment Spring and is no longer as carefree as she previously claimed.

When she discovered that her body was unable to refine the Enlightenment Spring, she conceived an extreme idea—to possess another body.

Perhaps every disciple of Green Cloud Cave was someone she considered for possession.

However, before she could put her plan into action, she encountered Li Xiangming, who had unexpectedly stumbled into an underground cave.

Li Xiangming was not rejected by the Enlightenment Spring, which undoubtedly strengthened Fairy Green Cloud's belief that the Enlightenment Spring was not unrefinable, but rather needed to be refined by someone with the right affinity.

So, is Li Xiangming truly the person destined for us?
Fairy Green Cloud was unsure, so she kept the Enlightenment Spring firmly under her control.

Li Xiangming was just one of the people she was looking for.

But plans can't keep up with changes. Hou Xianbo, with just a divine avatar, nearly caused her to perish.

Seeing her foundation destroyed, Fairy Green Cloud couldn't care less about anything else and immediately set her sights on Li Xiangming.

All the miraculous medicines and elixirs before were preparations for this moment.

Fairy Green Cloud not only wanted Li Xiangming's body, but also wanted it to immediately enter the Foundation Establishment stage. "Don't worry, I won't put you in too much trouble. I will take responsibility for any trouble caused by the Human Core."

As she spoke, Fairy Green Cloud reached out and gently stroked the forehead of the immobile Li Xiangming, meeting his eyes: "From now on, entrust everything to your master."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Xiangming felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, as if the whole world was spinning.

When he opened his eyes again, he was in nothingness.

This is precisely his sea of ​​consciousness!
At that moment, a faint voice came: "Xiangming, do not make futile resistance."

Li Xiangming looked up and saw the dark sky suddenly split open, revealing a pair of huge eyes. Then, the giant body of Fairy Green Cloud broke through the clouds and entered his sea of ​​consciousness.

She first gave Li Xiangming a deep look, then sighed and said, "Don't be sad. As your teacher, I will continue to lead Green Cloud Cave forward and restore the Li family to its former glory. I will help you accomplish everything you want to do."

"I don't feel sad, I just feel ridiculous."

Li Xiangming's expression was surprisingly calm. "I should have realized long ago that there is no such thing as a free lunch. My greed has brought me to this bitter end."

A hint of surprise flashed across Fairy Green Cloud's face: "Your character is quite good, but that's just how human nature is. You can't escape it, I can't escape it, and neither can all the people of the world."

"Rest in peace."

"Wait a moment!"

Li Xiangming raised his left hand, looked directly at Fairy Green Cloud, and slowly asked, "I know I cannot escape this calamity today, but I have one more question to ask."

Fairy Green Cloud frowned slightly: "You can ask, but I may not be able to answer."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming's voice turned low: "If Senior Sister Zhang Min were in my current position, would you also try to possess her?"

"Of course!"

Without hesitation, Fairy Green Cloud replied, "I might as well tell you that Xiaomin is actually my biological daughter, but she doesn't know this. Unfortunately, my daughter doesn't even have the right to be possessed by me."

Li Xiangming was stunned, clearly not expecting this.

But then he understood the Green Cloud Fairy's determination.

If even her own daughter can become the target of her possession, what else is she incapable of doing?
Li Xiangming involuntarily clenched his fist.

Although he came to Hao County for the Enlightenment Spring, he had no hostility toward the Green Cloud Cave.

Whether it was secretly purchasing the Yellow Dragon Pill or infiltrating Pei Si's group, it was all to solve the troubles at Green Cloud Cave.

When he confirmed that the Enlightenment Spring was indeed in Fairy Green Cloud's hands, he didn't think of using the Li family's power to seize it. Instead, he wanted to befriend Fairy Green Cloud and temporarily borrow the Enlightenment Spring.

He asked himself if he had let down Green Cloud Cave.

Yet they ended up like this.

He was really unwilling to accept it.

At this moment, the pent-up frustration and sadness surged up once again.

Li Xiangming felt a mix of emotions.

How could he possibly accept being possessed by his revered master?

In addition, Fairy Green Cloud also mentioned the Li family.

Her own identity was likely one of the reasons she possessed the body.

News of the Enlightenment Spring could no longer be kept secret; soon, the entire cultivation world of Hao County would be visiting Green Cloud Cave.

As the sect leader, Fairy Green Cloud was undoubtedly the target of everyone's criticism.

But if Li Xiangming could hide in Danggui Mountain in his current form, none of this would be a problem.

Who would have thought that the Enlightenment Spring would end up in the Li family's home in Dangui Mountain, far away in Pu County?
However, Fairy Green Cloud's actions will undoubtedly create hidden dangers for the Li family.

If she leaves Dangui Mountain in three to five years and resumes running Green Cloud Cave, that would be fine.

If they covet the Li family's considerable power, just like they covet Shanyunmen.

With her methods and temperament, she was capable of bringing utter destruction to the Li family.

Thinking of this, Li Xiangming opened his palms, a trace of sadness in his eyes.

He thought of his family: Li Qianhe, who hoped his son would become a dragon; his younger brother Li Xiangzhen, who admired him; and Cao Yanjun, who silently waited for him to return home. He thought of Li Qianxiong, the head of the family who valued him; and Li Xiangren, Li Xiangru, Li Xianghua, and other clansmen who fought alongside him. He also thought of Qingyang Daoren, and even Zhao Jindou and Liu Xiongyu, who were tough nuts to crack.

From now on, he would never see these people again.

Everything that once belonged to him will also disappear into the river of time.

However, he could not allow the Green Cloud Fairy to disturb these things he cherished.

Li Xiangming clenched his fists again. At this moment, countless images of fear and disgust flashed through his mind. His soul began to tremble, and wisps of white vapor drifted out from his body.

"What is this for?"

Fairy Green Cloud was surprised; she could tell that Li Xiangming was interfering with his own soul.

But doing so will only make it easier for her to succeed.

As long as Li Xiangming doesn't resist, with her strong soul, she could easily take over this body.

The difficulty lies in adapting to Li Xiangming's remnant soul after the possession.

But that’s all for later.

If we cannot successfully possess someone now, everything will be in vain.

Without further hesitation, Fairy Green Cloud seized the opportunity and enveloped Li Xiangming with her entire figure.

However, she had to stop halfway through her flight.

Because the speed at which Li Xiangming's soul collapsed far exceeded her expectations.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xiangming's soul melted like a candle, collapsing into a limp heap, and the entire sea of ​​consciousness turned pitch black, with mournful cries rising and falling.

"what happened?"

Green Cloud Fairy was filled with doubt and surprise. Suddenly, she turned around, her face full of astonishment.

Within her field of vision, countless black shadows were swarming in, almost filling most of her sea of ​​consciousness.

"An evil spirit?"

Green Cloud Fairy felt a chill run down her spine. In an instant, she flew in front of Li Xiangming, grabbed his limp body, and roared, "Why are there so many evil souls in your sea of ​​consciousness?"

She simply couldn't imagine how a Qi Refining cultivator could survive until now with such things in their sea of ​​consciousness.
Faced with Fairy Green Cloud's questioning, Li Xiangming seemed not to hear it. It took him a while to react, and he forced a smile: "If Master wants my body, he naturally has to feel my pressure too."

After saying this, Li Xiangming's soul closed its eyes completely.

Green Cloud Fairy paused, put Li Xiangming down, turned around to look at the overwhelming divine souls, and gave a bitter laugh: "It's fate, it's all fate!"

(End of this chapter)