Starting with the creation of the Immortal Clan through the compilation of the family genealogy.

Chapter 162 A Treasure Trove Discovers a Bargain: A Useless Stone Turns Out to Be True Star Fire!
After hearing Xiao Beichen's words
Meng Xihong nodded and began to carefully search through the dazzling treasure trove.

What he needed first was the materials to refine the "Small Universe Eight Trigrams Diagram".

With this, the Meng family finally had the means to save their lives.

Void Stone, Five Elements Spirit Jade, Starfire...

Soon, in a corner, he saw a fist-sized, pitch-black stone whose surface seemed to contain countless stars that were born and died within it.

Void Stone!
Moreover, the quality is extremely high!

He chose this option without hesitation. As Xiao Beichen released the restriction, Meng Xihong's spiritual sense stirred.
The void stone then transformed into a stream of light and flew into his storage bag.

Then, he saw a piece of colorful jade with the five elements of spiritual energy flowing continuously on it, which was the Five Elements Spiritual Jade.

There was only one chance left, but Meng Xihong searched for a long time without finding the Starfire. After asking Xiao Beichen to no avail, he simply gave up.

In that case, should we choose a powerful Earth-rank cultivation technique?

Or is it a top-grade Xuan-level magic weapon with unparalleled offensive power?

Or perhaps the "Purple Mansion Creation Pill" that could allow Bai Muyun to directly establish her foundation?
Meng Xihong's gaze swept back and forth across the treasure vault, his mind in turmoil.

However, at this moment.

Deep within his consciousness, the golden "Meng Clan Genealogy," which had been dormant for so long, suddenly began to vibrate violently without warning!
A longing thought emanated from the family genealogy, pointing directly to the deepest part of the treasure vault, to an inconspicuous corner.

Meng Xihong's heart stirred, and following the guidance, he walked over.

There, on a dilapidated wooden shelf, sat a solitary object...

A brick?
The family genealogy even knows that I love using bricks?

No, that looks like a stone seal.

The stone seal was grayish-white all over, made of ordinary material, just like the bluestone that can be seen everywhere on the roadside. It was covered with marks and bumps, and there was not even a trace of spiritual energy.

Among this room full of dazzling treasures, it was like a scruffy duck mixed in with a flock of swans, so shabby that it was unbearable to look at.

But the desire for the Meng family genealogy grew stronger, as if something of vital importance was hidden within that stone seal.

“This is…” Meng Xihong frowned.

Xiao Beichen followed, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes when he saw the stone seal.

"This item is called the 'River-Suppressing Stone Seal.' It was taken from the spine of a wreaking havoc dragon thousands of years ago when the Great Ancestor of the Great Li Kingdom was controlling the floods."

It's said to be able to suppress water veins, but it's not very useful, so it's just been left here. What, you've taken a liking to it?"

Meng Xihong did not answer.

Just as Meng Xihong was pondering, a sudden change occurred!
A roar, not from the ears but from the depths of the soul, exploded out!

That ordinary stone seal suddenly emitted a dazzling starlight and flew out!
The mottled marks and dents on it have now transformed into a complex and mysterious star trajectory diagram, while the stone seal itself has taken on a pale jade color resembling dragon bones.

"Roar!"

Meng Xihong felt a domineering, desolate dragon soul will filled with endless star power rushing into his sea of ​​consciousness through his fingertips!

At the same time, the Meng Clan Genealogy in his mind shone brightly, bypassing Meng Xihong's will and directly affecting the outside world.

Click!

The "river-suppressing stone seal" shattered instantly!
But instead of turning into dust, at the moment of shattering, a wisp of dragon-shaped true fire, seemingly formed from the convergence of billions of stars, flew out from its core!
This true fire was not scorching; instead, it carried a coldness and deathly stillness originating from the depths of the universe. However, the energy contained within it was enough to incinerate all things! As soon as that wisp of dragon-shaped true fire appeared, it was firmly locked by the suction force of the Meng Clan Genealogy, transforming into a stream of light that instantly disappeared into the illusory image of the genealogy.

[A special dragon soul essence has been detected, containing the power of stars, which can be refined into 'Dragon Soul Starfire', satisfying the 'True Starfire' requirement for crafting 'Family Artifact'.]

The 'River-Suppressing Stone Seal' was formed from the reverse scale of an ancient celestial dragon, and is the sole vessel for nurturing and sustaining the 'Dragon Soul Starfire'.

[All the main materials for the 'Family Artifact' have been gathered. The family head is requested to complete the Foundation Establishment process as soon as possible to begin the refining process.]

A series of messages flowed through Meng Xihong's mind.

A storm was brewing in his heart.

This isn't some kind of brick, it's clearly a cheat accessory tailor-made for him!
"Sect Leader Meng, you..." Xiao Beichen, who was standing to the side, was also quite shocked by this sudden change.

He only saw the stone seal break through the restriction and fly out on its own, then glow and shatter the moment Meng Xihong touched it, and then... that was it?
Meng Xihong took a deep breath, suppressing his elation and shock, but his face remained impassive, revealing only a perfectly timed expression of surprise, as if he had found a treasure.

“Your Highness, I am destined to own this item, so I will choose this last one.”

"..." Xiao Beichen's eye twitched.

Fate? Your fate is quite unique, you just completely destroyed the item?
He gave Meng Xihong a deep look, but didn't ask any more questions.

Everyone has their own secrets, and this Sect Leader Meng clearly had more secrets than he had imagined.

"Now that we've made our choice, let's go."

The two walked out of the treasure vault, and the giant bronze door slowly closed behind them.

Inside the Qilin Hall, Emperor Xiao Yan of the Great Li Dynasty sat upright on the dragon throne, as if he had never left.

"Have you made your choice?" he asked casually.

"Your Majesty, the choice has been made," Meng Xihong said, bowing.

"Oh?" Xiao Yan's gaze fell on him, as if he could see through everything.

"I am curious, in the treasure vault there are countless Earth-rank cultivation techniques and Profound-rank magic treasures, why did you choose that unwanted 'River-Suppressing Stone'?"

Meng Xihong's heart skipped a beat, but he maintained a solemn expression and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I observe that although this stone does not display any spiritual energy, it contains an ancient and unyielding spirit that suppresses all things."

It resonates subtly with the body-refining path I cultivate. I think I might be able to glean some insights from it.”

He spoke with great seriousness, but Xiao Yan only looked at him with a half-smile, and then glanced at Xiao Beichen beside him, who wanted to laugh but dared not.

Seeing this, Meng Xihong showed a perfectly timed "awkward" expression, and coughed twice.

He added, "Furthermore... my disciples seem to have a particular fondness for these kinds of... simple and unadorned 'magical artifacts.' I thought that taking them back as a keepsake might also encourage them to cultivate diligently."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback at first, then looked at Xiao Beichen beside him. His dignified face could no longer contain itself, and he couldn't help but smile.

“Brother, just as you said before,” Xiao Yan pointed to Meng Xihong,
He joked, "It seems that this Sect Master Meng and his disciples are truly fond of these kinds of 'magical artifacts'."

Meng Xihong's expression froze instantly.

Xiao Beichen, you big slap!

That's it, now it's even harder to explain.

This is an official certification from His Majesty the Emperor. Will the Tianyan Sect really gain another nickname, "Brick Sect," from now on?

(End of this chapter)