My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 238 The Ancestor Arrives
"Indeed, as a cultivator, one should have such confidence!"

at this time,

An aged voice came from beside him, resounding into Shen Changchuan's ears.

This sent chills down Shen Changchuan's spine, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

He quickly turned his head to look.

Suddenly, a mysterious old man with white hair and beard, dressed in an ancient robe, appeared behind them.

This!
The moment Shen Changchuan saw the old man, his pupils dilated violently.

Then his gaze fell on Shen Tingchu, who had been standing respectfully behind him.

Finally, the identity of the old man before them was confirmed.

He quickly lowered his head.

A gesture of respect for juniors, with hands clasped in front of the chest:

"This junior, Shen Changchuan, greets the venerable ancestor!"

The person before me,

He is the pillar of the Shen family, the only ancestor in the Divine Travel Realm!

Shen Changchuan had never seen the Shen family patriarch in person.

But as a descendant of the Shen family...
During festivals and celebrations
Shen Changchuan had seen his portrait in the ancestral hall more than once.

Even with the portrait, it was still difficult to fully confirm his identity.
After all, he had never seen the ancestor in person, and there were many magical methods in this world that could change one's appearance.

However, Shen Tingchu, who was at the Nascent Soul stage, stood respectfully at the back.
Who else could this be but the patriarch of the Shen family?

"You're welcome."

The patriarch of the Shen family casually waved his hand, and an invisible force helped Shen Changchuan up.

His deep, all-seeing gaze scrutinized Shen Changchuan from head to toe.

Shen Changchuan was completely immobilized, and at the same time, he felt as if his deepest secrets had been seen through.

Fortunately, the Shen family patriarch didn't watch for too long.

nodded,

Their faces also showed a hint of approval.

He lived for over three hundred years.

Shen Changchuan's talent and ability were definitely among the best of the Shen family members he had ever met.

"You're quite promising, kid. You'll definitely have a place in the future when you reach the Nascent Soul stage. It's a pity, though, that the old ancestor is truly reluctant to let you go."

A hint of struggle flashed across the brows of the Shen family patriarch.

Having lived through more than ten generations, he was never an indecisive person.

He quickly made up his mind.

"I have already learned about your situation from Tingchu. You don't need to leave. Just do one thing, and I will ensure your birth mother's safety. From now on, Dawan Village can become your family property to be passed down through generations. What do you think?"

The patriarch of the Shen family asked,

However, there was an undeniable air about his words.

"I wonder what the ancestor needs from this junior?"

Shen Changchuan remained expressionless.

"I want you to join the Dragon Sky Sect."

Half a day later,
The patriarch of the Shen family led Shen Tingchu away gracefully.

From this point onward,

Besides the parties involved,
No one knew they had been there.

high in the sky,

The patriarch of the Shen family, carrying Shen Tingchu, flew swiftly through the heavens, with clouds rushing past them.

The village of Dawan behind us has already disappeared.

Shen Tingchu hesitated for a moment,
Finally, he spoke up and asked, "Ancestor, Shen Changchuan has extraordinary talent and comprehension. He was able to defeat and kill a genius in the Nascent Soul stage while still in the Qi Refining stage. You even predicted that he would definitely be able to advance to the Nascent Soul stage in the future. Why did you still push him to the Dragon Sky Sect?"

Shen Tingchu really didn't understand.

Shouldn't we gather together and give special attention to cultivating descendants like Shen Changchuan who have shown such talent?

Why would they push it onto other forces?
He had just been asked to lead the way to Dawan Village, and he thought that the ancestor was going to take Shen Changchuan back to Tiannan City to personally train him.

To put it more nicely, they admired the reputation of the founder of the Longxiao Sect and joined the sect.

To put it bluntly,
They were actually spies and agents.

Shen Tingchu could almost have predicted it.
After Shen Changchuan joins the Longxiao Sect, the road ahead may not be easy.

"That kid is indeed good, but the reason he was able to do such a great thing as defeating and killing a Nascent Soul cultivator was actually mostly due to that magic weapon and your contribution in injuring that demonic cultivator beforehand."

"His aptitude is mostly due to the enhancement and changes brought about by rare and precious materials, and it has not yet reached the point where the Shen family cannot do without him."

The patriarch of the Shen family shook his head slightly.

The voice was flat.

Not much has changed.

"Although he will most likely be able to advance to the Out-of-Body stage in the future, he has neither a natural spiritual body nor extraordinary comprehension. The perfect spells he has cultivated are only forcibly mastered through enough practice and some talent in his soul. In the future, he will probably only stop at the Out-of-Body stage."

"And the Shen family is not lacking in a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage."

The patriarch of the Shen family gave his assessment of Shen Changchuan.

He has shown good talent.
But future achievements are not high.
That's how he sees it.

This is also one of the most important reasons why he "gave up" on Shen Changchuan.

To other smaller cultivation factions, cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage might be considered figures whose very existence is crucial to their own.
But in the eyes of the Shen family patriarch, it was nothing special.

The Shen family of Tiannan has dozens of cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage.

One more Shen Changchuan wouldn't make a difference.
We can do without him.

It would be better to have him join the Longxiao Sect, so that he can learn more about the intentions and inside story of You Longzi, one of the seven disciples from the Yuqing Immortal Sect, and be able to keep track of his movements in a timely manner, which would be more effective.

"So that's how it is! Ancestor's calculations are brilliant; I was just foolish!"

After a brief explanation from the Shen family patriarch...

Shen Tingchu nodded in understanding.

Different levels,
Their perspectives on things will naturally differ.

"A genius who has the potential to advance to the Nascent Soul stage is nothing special."

"The real problem right now is that You Longzi!"

The patriarch of the Shen family stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the horizon, a hint of worry showing between his brows.

The Seven Disciples of Yuqing Immortal Sect

That's definitely a very important person!

Although I am also in the Divine Travel Realm,
But compared to those peerless geniuses who have the potential to achieve the Xuan Dan realm, the difference is like heaven and earth.

Why would someone like him establish the Longxiao Sect in such a remote place?

The Longxiao Sect was established.
Will this affect the interests of the Shen family in Tiannan?

Moreover, with the two bases located so close together, is there a possibility of conflict breaking out over territory in the future?

What exactly was the purpose of that You Longzi?
There are just too many questions, and it's really hard to find answers.

In recent days, he has been taking Shen Tingchu on a journey, visiting other forces in the Divine Realm.

Several cultivators at the Divine Ascension Realm also closed the door and discussed it privately.

But everyone here is shrewd, and the discussion ultimately failed to reach a conclusion.

Ugh,
Life is tough!
I don't know either.
Can the Shen family of Tiannan weather this storm?
In contrast,

Compared to the vast Shen family,
Shen Changchuan is not worth mentioning.

(End of this chapter)