The Zhang Family's Anger and Helplessness

There is no better son than a father.

Xiao Zhan Xiao Yan's personality better than anyone else.

It's simply impossible for him to succeed as Patriarch.

If Xiao Yan does not succeed as the Patriarch, even if he returns to the Xiao Clan in Blazing Flame Immortal City, he will not be able to obtain much support in terms of resources.

To put it bluntly, if he didn't have Xiao Yan as a son, or if Xiao Yan were still a good-for-nothing, would the Xiao Clan Blazing Flame Immortal City even give them a second glance?

He shook his head and said, "Recognizing one's ancestors is acceptable."

However, the Wutan Mountain Xiao Family will not return to Blazing Flame Immortal City.

Xiao Yan is also unlikely to succeed as the clan Clan Leader.

As for coercion?

Xiao Zhan wasn't worried. With the Zhang Family involved, would the Blazing Flame Xiao Clan dare to do that?

The Zhang Family has four or five Golden Core cultivators above them, and several Heavenly Talent such as Zhang Xuanbing and Zhang Xuanchen below them.

It's obvious who has a brighter future to follow.

Moreover, with that mysterious master by his side, what difference does it make whether Xiao Yan has the support of the Blazing Flame Xiao Clan or not?

Xiao Zhan looked at the Great Elder of the Xiao Clan, who seemed to want to say something more, and knew perfectly well what he was thinking.

Turning to look at the Xiao Clan members, he said:

"If any of you wish to return to the Blazing Flame Xiao Clan to enjoy a life of luxury..."

Please do as you see fit.

I, Xiao Zhan, will absolutely not stop you.

It will be more peaceful with him gone, and he can better focus on his cultivation without being bothered by Lineage matters.

"We're not leaving, even though we're considered members of the Xiao Lineage."

However, they were separated from the Xiao Clan for over a hundred years.

Who knows what will happen to us when we get back?

They might not only be ostracized, but also assigned to dirty and tiring jobs.

"Yes, Clan Leader, we are not going back."

"If I go back, I won't see Young Master Bing anymore."

Xiao Zhan simply waved his hand at the discussions among his clansmen.

He spoke again, "Those who wish to go to the Blazing Flame Xiao Clan can register with the Great Elder."

Registration will close seven days later.

At that time, the Clan Leader will give those who register some travel expenses.

Now, let's disperse.

Just do what you're supposed to do.

After saying that, Xiao Zhan walked towards his small courtyard.

Most of the Xiao Lineage members also dispersed.

Only a handful of clansmen have a deep-seated desire to return to their ancestral home.

They stood beside the Great Elder, whispering to each other.

Somewhere in the forest.

Xiao Bingbing was exhausted after traveling all day.

She stood beside a large tree, deep in thought.

At her speed, it would take her several days to reach Xuanxiao Mountain.

By then, the Zhang Family must have already received news of Lin Wanqing and Zhang Xuanbing's return.

Wouldn't she have made a wasted trip?

It would be better to inform the Zhang Family's cultivators stationed at the Spiritual Land.

They specified a means to quickly notify the Lineage.

And the closest mountain to her is Fire Maple Mountain!

Let's get started.

Xiao Bingbing immediately turned around and flew towards Fire Maple Mountain.

They arrived at Fire Maple Mountain in just three hours.

At this point, Fire Maple Mountain was no longer First-grade Top-tier spiritual mountain, but a proper Second Stage low-grade one.

The concentration of Spiritual Qi on the mountain has increased several times over.

This is to better enable the Warm Velvet Chicken to break through bloodline limitations and reach the First-grade Mid-tier.

At this time, the number of Warm Velvet Chicken on Fire Maple Mountain had reached a terrifying 80,000.

There are a full ten thousand of them, of the First-grade Mid-tier.

It was definitely a significant source of income for the Zhang Family.

The one guarding Mount Ling is Zhang Hongyan, who is in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage and is also Second Stage low-grade Alchemy Master.

Upon sensing that someone had intruded into Fire Maple Mountain, Zhang Hongyan, who had been cultivating with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

He swiftly arrived in front of Xiao Bingbing, and upon seeing that the woman before him was dressed in the Xiao Clan attire...

His gaze softened slightly, and he said softly:

"May I ask what brings you to my Fire Maple Mountain, young lady?"

But is the Xiao Clan in danger?

Sensing the Foundation Establishment aura emanating from Zhang Hongyan, Xiao Bingbing dared not be negligent.

He immediately replied:

"In response to your question, senior, the Xiao Clan has indeed suffered a calamity."

But by then the crisis had passed.

The ones who helped the Xiao Clan out of their predicament were True Person Lin and Young Master Ice.

By this time, they had already marched towards the Ninglu Sect.

The Clan Leader specifically asked me to report to the Zhang Family.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongyan's expression changed.

He grabbed Xiao Bingbing's wrist and asked excitedly, "Is this true?"

"I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Zhang Hongyan exclaimed excitedly, saying "good" three times in a row.

The Zhang Family's crisis can be resolved!

The Zhang Family's crisis can be resolved!

As the deputy head of the Zhang Family's Sacred Pill Hall, she naturally knew that Lin Wanqing and Zhang Xuanbing had gone out to break through to the Golden Core stage.

His return at this moment signifies that Xuanbing has successfully broken through.

Fail?

With Xuanbing's talent, failure is impossible.

"Little girl, come with me."

As she spoke, Zhang Hongyan led Xiao Bingbing directly to the small courtyard halfway up Fire Maple Mountain.

He then took out a Second-grade High-tier Communication Talisman.

Activate, and speak:

"Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law and Xuanbing have returned and are now heading towards the Ninglu Sect."

Make a quick decision!

Xuanxiao Mountain.

Main Hall the Zhang Family Hall.

Zhang Hongzhan, Zhang Zujun, and the elders all looked worried.

The current situation is quite unfavorable for the Zhang Family.

Almost every two days, Affiliated Force would turn against them.

As for a counterattack?

At this time, the Zhang Family only had two Golden Core cultivators: Zhang Zujun and Gou Fugui.

A counterattack will only cause the Zhang Family greater losses!

As for the news of Zhang Chongxian's death that the three major forces were spreading.

The Lineage simply didn't believe it.

Because the token left by Zhang Chongxian in the Ancestral Hall was intact.

But the more stubborn the Zhang Family became, the more convinced the Ninglu Sect, Cloud Mountain Sword Sect, Yunmeng Jiang Clan, and even other Golden Core Faction were that Zhang Chongxian was dead.

The Zhang Family's refusal to admit anything was merely a tactic to maintain morale within the army.

Every time Lineage says that the Immortal Ancestor's Life Tablet is still intact and that the Immortal Ancestor is still alive, it is met with ridicule and slander.

In the eyes of those forces.

Zhang Chongxian could not have survived once he entered the Sky Scar Apex.

After all, a Late-stage Spirit Transformation Soul sword cultivator had died there.

If Zhang Chongxian were still alive, wouldn't he be even stronger than a Late-stage Spirit Transformation?

That's simply impossible.

The Zhang Family claimed that Zhang Chongxian was not dead simply to deceive themselves, or perhaps to intimidate the cowardly.

This left the Lineage both angry and helpless.

Everyone here is cursing their Ancestor to perish!

I'm impressed!

That's how it is sometimes; even when you're telling the truth, others might insist it's false.

Just as Zhang Hongzhan was silent, he suddenly sensed something.

He immediately took out a Communication Talisman from his sleeve.

The moment it was taken out, Zhang Hongyan's voice rang out in the hall:

"Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law and Xuanbing have returned and are now heading towards the Ninglu Sect."

Make a quick decision!

Upon hearing this, the Zhang Family's senior members immediately stood up.

His eyes were full of surprise.

Zhang Guangyao laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Wanqing, Xuanbing is back!"

The Zhang Family's crisis can be resolved!

"Hahaha! Yes!"

Their laughter was hearty, as if they were releasing all the pent-up frustration they had accumulated over the past period.

They were all aware of Lin Wanqing's combat strength.

Although he had only recently advanced to the Early Golden Core.

However, with her Second-grade Golden Core and Heavenly Creation Body, she possesses combat power no weaker than that of Peak Golden Core Mid Stage.

This was personally verified by the Immortal Ancestor; it couldn't possibly be fake!

The melancholy on Zhang Hongzhan's face vanished instantly, and he immediately gave the order:

"Summon the clansmen!"

He led the Su Family and other Affiliated Force.

Annihilate all the forces in the Penglai Islands that have defected to the Ninglu Sect!

The three major factions of the Ninglu Sect have all been wiped out on Penglai Islands!

Clear out the Penglai Islands and stabilize the situation in the shortest possible time!

As for the counterattack...

"Wait a little longer, until Xuan Chen or the Immortal Ancestor returns!"