Elder Xu's Past, and the Matter of Fate

Elder Xu's full name is Xu Yun.

From the Central Land Immortal Continent.

He is one of the Seventy-two Dragon Guarding Guards of the Horizon Pavilion, Golden Core Peak cultivator, and Third-grade Top-tier Formation Master.

Those who enter the Horizon Pavilion can enjoy top-notch Cultivation Practice Method, Law Technique, and abundant Cultivation Resources, but there is one thing they must abide by.

That means that, unless provoked by anyone, one must not participate in any power struggles within the cultivation world.

One must swear Heavenly Dao Oath in order to successfully enter Horizon Pavilion.

If family members also wish to receive the protection of the Horizon Pavilion, they must also abide by this rule.

In his youth, Xu Yun, having a wife, no longer wanted to live the life of Rogue Cultivator living on the edge of death. Since neither of them had any relatives, they both joined the Horizon Pavilion.

After joining Horizon Pavilion, the two lived a peaceful life without having to worry about resources.

His cultivation level improved rapidly.

They welcomed their only child in their seventieth year as husband and wife, naming him Xu Zhao.

He was diagnosed with Fire Wood Dual Spiritual Root at the age of seven.

He broke through to the Qi Refining Peak at the age of fifteen, at which point he also faced a major life decision.

The choice is between staying at the Horizon Pavilion or leaving to experience the myriad aspects of life in the Horizon Pavilion world.

Both options have their own advantages.

Before this, Xu Zhao had always told the couple that he would stay at the Horizon Pavilion, but he suddenly changed his mind on the day of the decision.

The reason given for leaving Horizon Pavilion was to help a woman named Shu Ran solidify her position.

This infuriated Xu Yun and his wife.

Because the disciple of the Seventh Elder of the Horizon Pavilion calculated that Shu Ran was only trying to deceive Xu Zhao, wanting to rely on Xu Zhao to gain a certain status in the Lineage, and even wanting to infiltrate Horizon Pavilion to obtain a lot of resources.

Xu Yun and his wife naturally trusted the words of the Seventh Elder's Personal Disciple without question.

The other party had absolutely no reason to deceive them.

Find Xu Zhao and explain the pros and cons.

But Xu Zhao, blinded by love, didn't believe it at all, and even when her parents beat her, she didn't budge an inch.

She even severed ties with Xu Yun and his wife and went to find Shu Ran.

And indeed, the situation turned out exactly as the Seventh Elder's Personal Disciple had predicted.

After Xu Zhao risked breaking his meridians to help Shu Ran improve her talent, consolidate his position in the Lineage, and tell Shu Ran about how he had severed ties with his parents for her sake.

Shu Ran's gaze towards him changed.

They found some excuse and sent someone to dump Xu Zhao in the perilous Endless Flame Domain, without even restoring his meridians.

Upon learning the news, Xu Yun and his wife immediately headed to the Endless Flame Domain.

Although they successfully lured Xu Zhao out, Xu Tian's wife also lost her life as a result.

The relationship between the father and son reached a freezing point, and they haven't spoken a word to each other in 150 years.

Five years ago, he received news of a conflict between the Shu Family and Lingyun Pavilion, founded by Xu Zhao.

The result was obvious; otherwise, Xu Yun wouldn't have asked Zhang Xuanchen for help.

As for whether Xu Zhao can hold out until Zhang Xuanchen goes to the Central Land Immortal Continent.

It's all up to fate.

Meanwhile, after leaving Horizon Restaurant, Zhang Xuanchen returned to Xuanxiao Mountain without stopping.

Upon arriving at the Lineage's Main Hall, he looked through the list of Family Cultivator.

He intends to select ten Foundation Establishment cultivators and fifty Qi Refining cultivators to receive spiritual energy feedback.

Spiritual energy feedback is extremely beneficial to cultivators.

It has many effects, such as improving cultivation level, cleansing the marrow and strengthening the foundation of cultivation, tempering the soul, expanding the meridians, and increasing cultivation speed.

We need to carefully select them.

This time, Zhang Xuanchen did not consider the older generation of cultivators.

Instead, they focused their attention primarily on cultivators of the Hong Generation and Xuan Generation.

It wasn't that Zhang Xuanchen was biased; it was because, apart from those who had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the cultivators of the Zong Generation and Guang Generation either died of old age or exhausted their potential, and had no chance to advance further.

However, the generations with the Hong Generation" and "Xuan Generation" are different.

After receiving spiritual energy feedback, not to mention the Five-element Spiritual Root clansmen, the Four Spiritual Roots clansmen will definitely have a much greater chance of reaching the Qi Refining Peak before the age of sixty!

"Xuan Chen, I suggest you participate in this Spiritual Qi feedback process as well," Xuanjing's figure appeared on Zhang Xuanchen's shoulder, offering his advice.

Zhang Xuanchen pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Xuanjing, I have just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. My foundation is solid, and my soul strength has reached the Early Golden Core."

While this spiritual energy feedback had some effect on me, it wasn't enough for me to break through to a higher realm.

Its effect is actually minimal.

"The advancement of Spirit Vein is not as simple as you imagine; it is closely related to that elusive and ethereal fortune." With that, the Xuanjing floated around the Main Hall before landing on the table and replying:

"Luck is the most mysterious and hidden Principle in the world."

It is formless and intangible, leaving no trace, yet it silently guides the fate of cultivators and forces.

The Zhang Clan has established itself on Xuanxiao Mountain for four hundred years, and their fortune has been established.

The Spirit Vein of this place are the foundation upon which the Zhang Clan family stands, and the fortune contained within them is naturally extraordinary.

Now that you are the patriarch of the Zhang Clan Leader, you are receiving Spiritual Qi energy to strengthen your bond with the Spirit Vein.

Establish a stronger Life Bond.

This allows one to receive the boost in fortune that accompanies the advancement of the Spirit Vein.

This has indescribable benefits for both yourself and your Lineage.

As soon as Xuanjing finished speaking, a powerful voice rang out:

"Hahaha, if that's the case, Xiao Chen, what are you still hesitating about?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Chongxian appeared in the Main Hall.

Looking at the newcomer, Zhang Xuanchen exclaimed in surprise:

"Ancestor, what brings you here?"

"I'm preparing to leave the Lineage for a while, and I came to tell you."

"Leaving the Lineage? Did something happen?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chongxian waved his hand and drank the Spirit Tea on the table in one gulp.

Only then did he speak, "Don't worry, it's nothing serious."

Having been deterred by the previous incident, the Bihai Immortal Sect will not act rashly in the short term before the Su Clan Old Ancestor falls.

I also discovered that after cultivating the Great Evolution Geng Gold Scripture, simply going into seclusion was far less effective than improving through combat.

Therefore, I want to go to the perilous Yunjin Barren Ruins to hone my swordsmanship.

While I'm at it, I'll also look for the Golden Pattern Profound Condensing Fruit needed to refine the Golden Core Pill, and collect some high-level Yao Beast Blood Essence.

Seeing Zhang Xuanchen about to express his gratitude, he quickly stopped him:

"Don't give me those thank-you words. We're all family, and I don't have much to do staying in the Lineage anyway."

Zhang Xuanchen knew better than anyone who he was giving the Yao Beast Blood Essence he collected to.

But as Zhang Chongxian said, we are all one family.

Being too polite is inappropriate.

The affection remains in our hearts.

Zhang Xuanjing, who was standing nearby, circled around Zhang Chongxian once, then patted him on the shoulder and said with satisfaction:

"Ancestor, your talent in swordsmanship is truly remarkable."

I've actually reached the basics of the Great Evolution Geng Gold Scripture so quickly.

The future is promising. With steady cultivation, even if we don't reach the Spirit Transformation stage, breaking through to the Nascent Soul True Lord stage is a certainty.

Zhang Chongxian showed no sign of anger when Zhang Xuanjing patted his shoulder.

On the contrary, he really liked Xuanjing, who was like a porcelain doll.

He immediately laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Xuanjing said I can break through to the Nascent Soul."

"I'm sure I can."

Zhang Chongxian didn't know much about Xuanjing's identity, but he knew that she was the Artifact Spirit that had once followed Profound Dragon Venerable.

Hearing her praise made me feel quite pleased.

Gently rubbing Xuanjing's little head, he turned to Zhang Xuanchen and asked:

"Xiao Chen, is there anything else I can help you with?"

I estimate I won't be back for another three years from this trip.

His return time was determined based on the lifespan of the Su Clan Old Ancestor.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, a major upheaval will occur in the Penglai Islands three years from now.

He must return.

Upon hearing Zhang Chongxian's question, Zhang Xuanchen thought for a moment and then replied:

"Ancestor, there is indeed something I need to ask of you."

I have an apprentice in Xiaozhai Village, Wuhe County, in the Dragon Mountain Range Little Village Qing Kingdom.

He's eleven years old now. Could you take a look and see if he has any Spirit Root?

Take him back to the Zhang Family.

However, I don't know if he's still in Little Village. If not, I'll need to trouble the Ancestor to search for him.

P. S.: Brothers, on the last day of 2025, I wish you all a happy New Year's Eve.

The author played too much during the day, so they can only write to ring in the new year. Sigh~

Additionally, please point out any typos, and the author will correct them immediately!