Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

The message was sent out, and Master Baichuan's reply arrived in less than half an hour.

"Fellow Daoist Shangyuan is so straightforward! Since we are planning to expand together, we should treat each other with sincerity."

I have attached our current spatial coordinates and the preliminary findings regarding the outer perimeter of this realm.

The token flickered with a faint light, and a stream of information entered Li Xiaoyao's sea of ​​consciousness.

Target plane: tentatively named "Li Huo Jie" (to be officially named by the Immortal Sect after formal development).

Location: Southwest of the Desolate Ruins Corridor. Starting from Chuixing Station, the journey takes approximately 47 days (based on a Tier 3 flying boat) after four void jumps.

Current status: The Heavenly Dao is active, the realm is stable, the local cultivation civilization is flourishing, and there is a suspected cultivator at the Purple Mansion level in charge.

The outer perimeter has been explored: there are three weak points in the boundary barrier, one of which is located deep in the Nanli volcanic cluster and is suitable as a breakthrough point.

The agreed meeting point is a void rock formation called "Blazing Wind Reef" on the southwestern edge of the Desolate Ruins Corridor.

I will personally receive you at that time.

A simplified star map of the sky was attached at the end, marking the paths and rendezvous points.

Li Xiaoyao carefully examined the coordinates, entered them into the flying boat's void navigation disk, then put away the token and turned to walk towards Chengxia Palace.

Inside the hall, Li Mutian and Li Changhu were checking the harvest accounts of the new batch of spirit fields when they saw Li Xiaoyao stride in, and they both put down what they were doing.

"Second brother, what is it?"

Li Xiaoyao didn't beat around the bush: "The Immortal Sect has invited fellow practitioners to join forces in developing a new minor world."

This realm is dominated by the Fire Dao lineage, which is beneficial to my path. I have already accepted.

Li Mutian's expression turned serious: "How many people do you need to bring?"

"The whole family is doing their best."

Li Xiaoyao's gaze swept over his two elder brothers and nephew, "Exploration is not a solitary endeavor."

Occupation, suppression, deployment, and management all require manpower.

Chijing and Tongya must accompany them, and additionally, select capable young men from the clan, as well as trustworthy cultivators from other clans, to make a total of one thousand people.

Li Changhu gasped, "A thousand men? Second Uncle, that's nearly half of the family's fighting strength!"

That's why we need to be selective.

Li Xiaoyao said calmly, "This trip is not to die, but to put down roots."

If successful, my Li family will gain another small world as a branch territory, and our resources, fortune, and influence will all increase dramatically.

Li Mutian remained silent for a few moments, then nodded emphatically: "Alright. I'll personally oversee Luoxia; you take them there."

He paused, then said, "You don't need to worry about the flying boat."

Last month we just rented a new vessel from Chuixingyi—a Type 52 (戊-52). It's three times larger than our old Type 37 (戊-37), can easily carry over a thousand people, and is 20% faster. The rental fee was expensive, but it was worth it.

Li Xiaoyao was slightly moved.

Although the eldest brother didn't say it, he was always paving the way for the family's future.

"I'll go and explain things to Chijing and Tongya."

Li Mutian stood up. "Give them three days to prepare, is that enough?"

"enough."

……

Three days later.

Outside Qixia Peak, at the Void Ferry.

A colossal vessel, entirely silver-gray in color, three hundred feet long, and with a majestic superstructure, floated silently.

The ship's hull was engraved with the standard runes of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect, and the side was painted with the temporary markings "Luoxia·Wuwu 2".

Compared to the Li family's old Wu-37, this new ship is more than twice as impressive!

The sight of the thirty-six void defense rune cannons lined up on the side of the ship was enough to make many young cultivators stare wide-eyed.

Li Xiaoyao stood on the bow deck, with Li Chijing and Li Tongya behind him.

Li Chijing was still dressed in white, with the second-tier Cold Wave Sword hanging at his waist. His aura as a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator had been completely stabilized, and a faint, clear light emanated from his body.

He gazed at the colossal ship beneath his feet, a flicker of emotion crossing his eyes: "Back then, when I went to the Sanctuary with my second uncle, we traveled in that old flying ship. Now..."

"Now you are also a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Li Xiaoyao patted him on the shoulder, "Watch closely this time. The matter of expansion is a hundred times more complicated than you imagine."

Li Tongya stood quietly to the side, holding a newly drawn array diagram in his hand.

He was usually taciturn, but this time his second uncle led the team, bringing ten sets of temporarily crafted second-tier array plates, as well as three Li family juniors with good array skills.

"Tongya, the pressure from this formation is considerable." Li Xiaoyao looked at him.

"I know," Li Tongya said succinctly, "that's why I prepared a few extra sets."

Li Xiaoyao smiled and said nothing more.

On the deck, clan cultivators and cultivators from other clans boarded the ship one after another.

Scarface Chen Xiaofeng has successfully established his foundation for many years and is now a key member of the Li family's non-family elders.

This time, he led a team of fifty elite swordsmen, responsible for clearing out and guarding the area after landing.

In addition, there are 300 late-stage Qi Refining clan cultivators, 200 ordinary auxiliary soldiers skilled in planting, exploration, and logistics, and dozens of guest elders borrowed from the An and Wang families who are proficient in fire-attribute magic.

The total number is 1,037.

"Set sail!"

As Li Changhu's deputy left in Luoxia Realm gave the order, the silver-gray giant ship trembled slightly!

A pale blue protective light membrane illuminated its body, and it slowly departed from the void ferry, heading towards the vast void.

Li Xiaoyao stood at the bow of the ship, the three newly acquired magical artifacts in his sleeves slightly warm.

A 47-day voyage.

It's enough for him to hone his supernatural abilities a few more times, and enough for Chi Jing, Tong Ya, and the others to get to know this new ship properly.

……

Forty-seven days later.

Blazing Wind Reef lies on the southwestern edge of the Desolate Ruins Corridor.

This is a natural barrier composed of countless void rocks of varying sizes.

The stone slowly rotates under the pull of some ancient force, forming a natural "gateway".

Amidst the jumbled rocks, a void storm howled; any ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator who dared to venture in would be torn to shreds in an instant.

But at this moment, a silver-gray airship was steadily parked at the edge of the rocky area, waiting for a signal.

Before long, a soft blue light shone from the depths of the jumbled rocks, like a guiding lighthouse, passing through layers of rubble and landing on the bow of the flying boat.

Li Xiaoyao understood immediately and said to Li Chijing, "You and Tongya wait here and keep an eye on things on the boat. I'll be right back."

"Second Uncle, be careful."

Li Xiaoyao transformed into a ray of light, following the blue light, passing through the rocky area, and landing on a flat boulder about a hundred feet square.

In the center of the boulder, a figure stood with his hands behind his back.

The man was dressed in a dark blue Taoist robe, with a refined and scholarly face, three long wisps of beard under his chin, and a gentle and warm aura that also contained a vast and profound meaning—he was none other than Master Baichuan.

"Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, I have long admired you."

Bai Chuan cupped his hands in greeting, his gaze sweeping over Li Xiaoyao with a genuine smile.

"Three years ago, I was in seclusion and missed the opportunity. Today, I am finally able to meet you. Fellow Daoist, your demeanor is indeed extraordinary."

"Fellow Daoist Baichuan, you're too kind."

Li Xiaoyao returned the greeting, "And what about the other three fellow Daoists?"

"Wait in the formation."

Bai Chuan stepped aside to lead the way, saying, "There are native cultivators patrolling the outer perimeter of this realm, so it's not convenient to linger here. Please follow me."

With a flick of his sleeve, a light blue portal appeared out of thin air on the boulder.

As the two stepped inside, a bright and spacious view opened up before them.