My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

"On another note, it was somewhat expected that the Fang family of Wangdu would choose to compete for the position of the main family's legitimate successor this year."

Fang Zhongwu explained, "After all, the ancestral baptism and blessing will take place in the next few days."

"Baptism, to put it simply, is the accumulation of various energies in the ancestral hall over the past hundred years, including faith and incense offerings."

"This type of energy is incredibly pure and can transform one's physique, even unleash the body's potential; its uses are endless."

Fang Zhongwu said with emotion, "Our Fang family has a history of five thousand years, which is even longer than the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"The ancestral temple has been blessed by the power of powerful figures throughout the ages, and its Taoist charm permeates the area, allowing it to spontaneously absorb the essence of heaven, earth, sun, and moon."

"Over the years, it has become comparable to a top-grade spiritual treasure."

After saying that, Fang Zhongwu looked up at the outside of the house, as if he could see through the many obstacles and land on top of the ancestral hall.

"Our Fang family actually has such a profound foundation." Fang Yuan was surprised.

Lingbao is extremely rare and precious, serving as the guardian weapon of a powerful family. Even in the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is a rare find.

And top-tier spiritual treasures are even more outrageous.

Even if you searched the entire Zhou Dynasty, you probably wouldn't be able to find one.

"Otherwise, do you think the Fang family of the capital would always adhere to their ancestral precepts and return to worship their ancestors every five years?"

While ancestral precepts and rules are important, the benefits presented are what truly move people.

"The Fang family of the capital is far more powerful than us. What should we do if they don't follow the rules?"

Fang Yuan voiced the question that had been bothering him.

"They wouldn't dare," Fang Zhongwu said confidently.

"After the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Fang family in the capital city developed to a very high level."

"It is unknown which generation of the family head, during one of the ancestral rites, openly attempted to seize the rightful position of the main family."

"Is that so?"

Fang Yuan was quite surprised, as these were clearly family secrets rarely known to others.

Fang Zhongwu nodded. "He used force at the time, attempting to seize the head of the family's ceremonial staff and seal."

"He is very powerful, standing at the top of the pyramid of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He seriously injured the patriarch and many clansmen, and seized the patriarch's token."

Fang Zhongwu paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "But that very night, he suddenly died, and no one could figure out the cause of death."

"Not only that, but the clansmen who fought alongside him also died within a few days."

Fang Yuan's expression turned solemn. It was the first time he had learned that the ancestral land possessed such mysterious power, which inspired awe.

"After that, they obediently returned the family head's token."

"For a long time, the Fang family of Wangdu did not even dare to come to their ancestral home to worship their ancestors."

"The patriarch and his clansmen who committed the act have also been completely erased from the family genealogy."

Not being included in the family genealogy means that the family does not recognize you, and your direct descendants will have little chance of advancement and will completely decline.

"It wasn't until later, when our relationship with the Fang family in the capital improved, that the previous head of the family agreed to their return."

Fang Yuan had no idea that the Fang family had such a history, and that their development to this point was truly remarkable.

"From now on, the Fang family in the capital may not be quiet again. Fang Runan is no ordinary person."

Fang Zhongwu's gaze was deep and far-reaching.

"Dad, even if I don't take action today, you must have a plan to deal with it, right?" Fang Yuan suddenly said.

Fang Zhongwu smiled but did not answer. He simply said, "Your actions today will gain the support of many clansmen and establish your prestige."

Fang Yuan still had a strong sense of family identity and nodded with a smile.

"To avoid further unforeseen circumstances, you will stay in the ancestral land for the next two days. After undergoing this baptism, you will refine the Yin She Grass and attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Fang Yuan nodded emphatically, his heart pounding with excitement.

Fangjia Village is peaceful and undisturbed by the outside world. The people living there are both ordinary people and cultivators, and they live in harmony with each other. The latter rarely use their true energy.

They all follow the routine of working at sunrise and resting at sunset, leading a very regular life.

There was no shortage of grain and meat, and there was plenty of clothing and fabric. The grass was lush and the fallen petals were beautiful, just like a paradise on earth.

"Living in such a place year-round brings a sense of tranquility and peace, which is beneficial for improving one's state of mind."

Along the way, many local clansmen greeted Fang Yuan warmly.

Their smiles were pure and simple.

Back in his country cottage, Fang Yuan was still a little unaccustomed to it, as he was used to being waited on hand and foot.

"It's time to train harder!"

Fang Yuan sat down cross-legged, his consciousness entering the panel, and clicked "+" in the cultivation column.

[You have cultivated diligently for a year, and your true energy has become increasingly refined, but you lack the ability to condense your divine sense, so your cultivation has not yet made a substantial breakthrough.]

A familiar phrase appeared before my eyes.

Fang Yuan's heart remained calm and undisturbed. He had seen this sentence many times before, and now he only felt that the true energy in his body had become a little more mellow.

Fang Lian's shock was not without reason.

Those who have never personally fought Fang Yuan simply cannot comprehend how refined his true energy, honed over more than a decade, would be!

"Although I didn't break through, the refined true qi will be of higher quality when it is transformed into true essence."

Fang Yuan took a deep breath, swallowed the Spirit Gathering Pill, and while tempering his spirit, he habitually reviewed today's battle.

"If Fang Lian goes all out from the start of the battle, or even uses a magical weapon, it will be very difficult for me to deal with him."

As a fellow heir of a prestigious family, Fang Lian's mastery of clan-protecting martial arts and even magical artifacts is no weaker than Fang Yuan's, and may even be stronger.

Moreover, to activate a spiritual artifact, one must be at the Foundation Establishment stage to unleash its full power.

Once Fang Lian takes out his magical weapon, his strength will at least double.

However, understanding and manipulating the opponent's psychology during battle is also a crucial element in achieving victory.

"From now on, no matter what kind of opponent we face, we must give it our all!"

As the saying goes, even a lion must go all out to hunt a rabbit.

Mad Blood Daoist and Fang Lian are clearly the best contrasts.

Although they were all defeated, Mad Blood Daoist still had some commendable qualities.

"I have to thank you for this."

Fang Yuan felt the slight tremor of the jade cup in his dantian and couldn't help but smile and praise it.

Lingbao was already able to autonomously generate its own spirit and possessed a certain level of intelligence, but the jade cup was shattered, and its spiritual consciousness had long since collapsed.

"I will definitely fix you someday."

Three days passed quickly.

Elders from Fangjia Village gradually departed, as the large family had many affairs and needed someone to take charge.

This day was also the day Fang Yuan was baptized.

"Yuan'er, go and receive the baptism at the ancestral temple with a sincere heart," Fang Zhongwu instructed.

Fang Yuan nodded, went through the purification process and then stepped into the ancestral hall alone.

According to Fang Zhongwu's instructions.

Fang Yuan arrived at the ancestral tablets of past generations, sat upright on the prayer mat below, and tried to feel the Taoist spirit of the ancestral hall.

But Fang Yuan's cultivation level is too low, how could he perceive the Daoist essence?

After he closed his eyes, it was as if he were in a white, boundless world, with only him walking forward.

It is unknown how long this situation lasted.

Fang Yuan, who was immersed in his spiritual world, suddenly saw a dazzling beam of light in front of him.

At the same time, dense white runes appeared on the walls of the ancestral hall, leaping back and forth.

Immediately afterwards, nine halos rose from beneath the futon where Fang Yuan sat, radiating dazzling light...