Cultivating a family of immortals

The crane was only at the third level of Qi Refining and lived on a mountain peak of the Chaoyang Sect year-round, where it was fed by disciples every day.

Its purpose here is to convey the orders of the Xuan Yuan Sect.

Even when it was so arrogant when it relayed Xuanhezi's orders, no one below dared to object.

The same is true today.

Xiang Cangyue raised an eyebrow, immediately knelt down, and cupped his hands, saying:

"Hear the Dharma decree!"

His appearance was extremely devout.

Back then, Xuan Yebai demonstrated his power in front of all the disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect by killing one of them, which had a very good effect.

But everyone felt awe, with fear in their hearts. Even though they were respectful, they didn't act as servile as Xiang Cangyue, who even worshipped a messenger crane.

Many disciples below felt contempt, but dared not show the slightest displeasure on their faces.

Xiang Cangyue was well aware that his actions were extremely humiliating, but he knew one thing well: the Xuan Yuan Sect could take his life at any time.

Even if the crane is an animal, it is still an animal of the Xuan Yuan Sect. If it can be flattered and pleased, it will never risk its life because of vanity.

As expected, Xiang Cangyue's actions made the crane's long beak open and close incessantly. It was extremely happy and casually flapped its wings to create a spiritual breeze, and a talisman landed in front of Xiang Cangyue.

"This talisman comes from the Xuan Yuan Sect. It might be useful when we go to Ning Yuan Zhi Ze to meet the sect leader."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crane spread its wings and flew away.

Xiang Cangyue was also suspicious. "Your crane has stayed in Chaoyang Sect for hundreds of years and has never returned to Xuanyuan Sect. Where did you get the treasure?"

He picked up the talisman and saw the words "Thunderclap Talisman" on it. Feeling the spiritual power contained within, Xiang Cangyue was completely shocked.

"Such vast spiritual power... might be able to withstand a full-force attack from a peak Qi Refining cultivator! If it were to strike a lower-level cultivator, a single blow would be fatal!"

The disciples looked at their sect leader with curiosity, wondering what kind of treasure a crane could bestow.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Cangyue quickly put away the talisman, turned around and called over a trusted aide, instructing him:

"Quickly prepare all the spiritual fruits and other necessities needed to feed the cranes, and double-check for anything missing. Do not overlook anything the cranes require!"

The trusted confidant immediately understood that his sect leader's talisman must be extremely valuable, and he immediately went to make the necessary arrangements.

With a broad smile, Xiang Cangyue shouted, "From this day forward, you are forbidden from causing any more trouble for the Xu family!"

After saying that, he flew away into the sky.

The disciples were left looking at each other in bewilderment.

………………

Inside the council hall of the Xu residence.

Xu Jingheng stood in the main hall, beaming with pride, and said:

"I have already sent a message to my senior brother, who has relayed it to the Chaoyang Immortal Sect. According to the report, the Chaoyang Immortal Sect has even issued an order forbidding them from causing any more trouble for the Xu family!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Jingtao, who was sitting to the side, let out a barely perceptible sigh.

Xu Jingheng noticed this and quickly continued:

"Sister Jingtao, don't worry. My Xu family and the Chaoyang Sect will have a battle sooner or later. We will never reconcile because of this. In the future, we will definitely go up the mountain to kill that person, and then kill the person who plotted this to avenge you!"

Xu Jingtao replied, "If we can avoid the war and allow our Xu family to recuperate for a while, that would be ideal. My personal hatred should not involve the Xu family."

"Jing Tao, don't forget that you also have the surname Xu. Your grudge is the grudge of my Xu family," Xu Changle said gently from the side.

As Xu Jingtao looked at the concerned gazes cast upon her by the Xu family members, a warmth rose in her heart, and her eyes gradually reddened.

Her original surname was Zhao, but the Zhao family never treated her like a human being.

She even colluded with the enemy sect to commit such an act; at that time, she almost died.

It wasn't physical death, but the death of the spirit.

Fortunately, the Xu family rescued him.

She stood up and slowly bowed to the Xu family members.

Xu Wanghe smiled and said, "Why bother? In my heart, you are like Chang Le, just like my own child. Get up quickly."

"Yes!" Hsu Ching-tao stood up with a happy smile.

There was no one else in the house at this time. The village soldiers had already cleaned the courtyard. Xu Jingheng stood at the threshold, suddenly slapped his forehead, then made a hand seal to set up a soundproof array for the Xu residence. Only then did he turn around and say:

"Grandfather, Father, I have another important matter to discuss with you since I returned."

The crowd looked on in confusion, thinking that this silly boy was showing off his poetry again.

Fang Shouzhuo, however, smiled and said:

"Is it because of the Ningyuan Zhize area?"

Xu Jingheng's eyebrows lit up. "Senior Brother Fang also knows about this?"

"Of course I know. The Ningyuan Zhize Land opens once every fifty years, and each opening is a major event in Changkong Immortal Continent. All twelve sects of Changkong Immortal Continent have a quota to go here!"

After saying this, Fang Shouzhou asked curiously, "Could it be that the Xuan Yuan Sect gave you a spot this time?"

Xu Jingheng laughed and said, "Yes, not only did they send me, but they also gave our Xu family a spot!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Fang Shouzhou stood up abruptly, exclaiming in shock:

"How is that possible? How could the Xuan Yuan Sect give such a precious spot to a small cultivation family like the Xu family?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Shouzhuo noticed several pairs of eyes glancing at him from inside the room, and he shrank back weakly.

"What I mean is..."

Xu Wanghe chuckled, interrupting him, "Shouzhuo, we understand what you mean," and then looked at Xu Jingheng, asking:

"Is there any particular reason for this spot? And what kind of place is Ningyuan Zhize Land?"

Xu Jingheng smiled and made a hand seal, using his spiritual power as a brush to draw lines in the air, then pointed and said:

"This place is located to the east of Changkong Immortal Continent. There is a city here, built against the mountain. In front of the city is a large river called Luoshui. This city is also called Luoshui Capital. It is considered the most prosperous city in Changkong Immortal Continent."

"The Ningyuan Zhize land is located within the Luoxia Mountains of this city!"

"The Ningyuanzhi Marshland does not belong to any one sect, but is a shared territory of the Immortal Continent, jointly established by the twelve sects of Changkong Immortal Continent!"

"This place opens only once every fifty years, because the [Primordial Soul-Gathering Mushroom], essential for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, matures only once every fifty years!"

As he spoke, Fang Shouzhou continued, "The [Primordial Soul-Condensing Mushroom] is the foundation for Foundation Establishment. Anyone who wants to establish their foundation must have this. This place is the [Shared Land of the Immortal Continent], which is to prevent it from being monopolized by any sect or family. Otherwise, it would lead to a shortage of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Immortal Continent and shake the foundation of cultivation in the entire Immortal Continent!"

"That spot is for entering this place to compete for the [Primordial Soul-Gathering Mushroom]. Even a sect as large as Haoran Sect only has five spots. It's truly incomprehensible that Xuanyuan Sect would be willing to give this spot to the Xu family."

Xu Jingheng smiled and said, "My senior brother has always been generous."

"So, if a Qi Refining cultivator wants to advance to the Foundation Establishment realm, they must go here?"

Xu Changle touched his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

"That's right. Back then, the Chaoyang Immortal Sect and the Haoran Immortal Sect were two small sects. It was because they went to this place and obtained the [Primordial Foundation Soul-Condensing Herb] that their sects produced Foundation Establishment cultivators, allowing them to continue to this day!"

Fang Shouzhuo said.

"Moreover, a single [Primordial Soul-Gathering Mushroom] can usually only produce one pill, and only those of exceptionally robust quality might yield two. This spiritual herb is truly priceless!"

Only then did everyone realize how precious this spot was.

However, Xu Wanghe looked worried and said, "If that's the case, then this is a great thing. But why would the Xuan Yuan Sect give a spot to our Xu family, Jingheng..." As he spoke, Xu Wanghe looked at Xu Jingheng with concern.

The meaning behind his gaze was clear to everyone.