Speculation!

Xuanxiao Mountain.

The Lineage Main Hall.

Zhang Xuanchen and the other Elder Hall sat upright in their respective positions.

Sitting on the throne of the Patriarch, seeing that only six of the original nine elders' seats were occupied, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.

My eyes welled up with tears.

Great Elder Zhang Zujun broke through to the Golden Core stage and relinquished his position as elder.

However, the Sixth Elder Zhang Zonggan and the Fourth Elder Zhang Zu'an have left us forever.

But now is not the time to think about these things.

Turning to look at the Second Elder Zhang Guangyao, he said:

"Second Elder, please recount the events that have occurred in the Lineage over the years."

"Yes, Clan Leader."

Zhang Guangyao replied and then briefly described what had happened during the four years that Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang had been away from their clan.

In search of a way to break through the Mirror Realm Zhang Chongxian left his Lineage and headed to the Yunjin Barren Ruins.

Lin Wanqing and Zhang Xuanbing went together to the Dark Night Forest to break through to the Golden Core stage.

Later, conflicts arose with the Ninglu Sect, Cloud Mountain Sword Sect, and Yunmeng Jiang Clan over the struggle for the Yaoyang Sword Leaf Grass.

The Fourth Elder died in battle, and Zhang Xuance, with Little Peach's help, successfully awakened the Star Radiance Sword Body.

The three major forces joined forces and marched into the Penglai Islands, using both threats and inducements against the various factions on the Penglai Islands.

They wanted to gradually dismantle the Zhang Family from within.

Fortunately, Lin Wanqing and Zhang Xuanbing returned in time, quelled the internal strife, and killed all the traitors.

Then the Bihai Secret Realm opened, and various forces and Rogue Cultivator gathered in Yunhua Immortal City.

The Lineage's business has been booming in recent years, with an annual net income of over two million Low-grade Spirit Stone.

"Clan Leader, these are all the important events that have occurred in these four years."

"All other minor matters have been resolved." After saying this, Zhang Guangyao fell silent.

He quietly watched Zhang Xuanchen, who was deep in thought in the main seat.

After a moment, Zhang Xuanchen spoke:

Before I became a Hui Muslim... I heard something.

The Immortal Ancestor has perished.

Is this true?

Zhang Xuanchen's voice trembled slightly. Although the ancient texts recorded that the Sky Scar Apex was Land of Certain Death, he still wanted to confirm it.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned for a moment.

Zhang Hongzhan then spoke:

"Clan Leader, in the Ancestral Hall, the Life Tablet containing the Soul Fire of the Immortal Ancestor is intact."

The Soul Fire did not go out.

This proves that the Immortal Ancestor was not as rumored.

Perhaps, the Immortal Ancestor's extraordinary talent caught the eye of a powerful being in heaven, who then bestowed upon him his legacy.

"It's just that we can't return for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen abruptly stood up and exclaimed excitedly:

Is this really true?

"Certainly!

Although all ancient books record that venturing into the Horizon is a death sentence, the Immortal Ancestor's Soul Fire Life Tablet was indeed intact.

The other forces had no way of knowing the situation of the Soul Fire Life Tablet, so they assumed that the Immortal Ancestor had perished.

"Perhaps it is precisely for this reason that the three major forces of the Ninglu Sect dared to join forces, coveting the Zhang Family's heritage and treasure trove," Zhang Hongzhan said with certainty.

There was nothing they could do; the Zhang Family had already spread the word that Zhang Chongxian had not perished.

But the other factions not only didn't believe it, they were even more certain of it.

What can be done?

Zhang Xuanchen was relieved to find that Zhang Chongxian's Soul Fire Life Tablet was not broken.

This proves that Zhang Chongxian may have simply wandered into some Forbidden Land by mistake, or was trapped by some kind of Formation and unable to get out.

"Good, it's good that the Immortal Ancestor is alright."

However, the Immortal Ancestor risked his life to enter the Forbidden Zone in search of an opportunity to break through his cultivation level.

It must be because he suffered humiliation at the Feather Immortal Sect.

This feud can be considered settled.

Given the strength of the Feather Immortal Sect, they must have received news of the Immortal Ancestor's death.

If Senior Chu is truly deeply in love with the Ancestor, he will surely clash with the sect's higher-ups.

The endless dispute resulted in the Feather Immortal Sect's higher-ups becoming enraged.

They sent people to cause trouble for my Zhang Family.

This is just my personal speculation, but we must be wary of it.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zujun thought about it and realized that such a possibility did exist.

A hint of worry crept onto his face.

"Clan Leader, since this is possible, we should prepare as soon as possible."

They secretly sent some of the most talented younger members of the clan out of the Zhang Family.

In this way, even if something happens to the Zhang Family...

It won't lead to the loss of the tradition.

It wasn't that he was boosting the morale of others while diminishing his own, but rather that a hegemonic force like the Feather Immortal Sect, with its tens of thousands of years of history, could easily destroy the Zhang Family.

Not only him, but the other Elder Hall also stood up and expressed their agreement.

They may die, but the Zhang Family tradition must not end!

Upon seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen simply waved his hand, gesturing for them to sit down.

After sitting back down in his seat, he finally spoke:

"Please don't panic, things haven't gotten to that point yet."

I obtained many good items in the Starry Secret Realm this time.

With the life-saving trump card given by Big Brother Wu, even if the Feather Immortal Sect sends Nascent Soul, they can still repel it.

Moreover, Secret Realm realms have now appeared in all four major sea areas.

All major powers are focused on the Secret Realm.

This naturally includes the Feather Immortal Sect.

Moreover, at this time, the Zhang Family was nothing more than a slightly larger ant in the eyes of the Feather Immortal Sect.

Furthermore, since the Immortal Ancestor is "dead," it is impossible for him to take it too seriously.

Given the great distance, it's unlikely that those Nascent Soul stage monsters would personally attack my Zhang Family.

Therefore, there's no need to panic.

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

He then cupped his hands and said:

"Understood."

If someone else had said this, they naturally wouldn't have believed it.

After all, that's the Feather Immortal Sect.

But that's what Zhang Xuanchen said, so what's there to worry about?

"Hmm." Zhang Xuanchen nodded.

He then looked thoughtful and said in a low voice:

As for the three major forces...

Which faction is leading them at this time?

"The Ninglu Sect," Zhang Hongzhan replied.

Upon hearing the words "Ninglu Sect," Zhang Xuanchen frowned slightly.

He slowly opened his mouth and said, "There's a problem."

Although the Ninglu Sect has three Golden Core cultivators, the strongest among them is only at the Golden Core Mid Stage.

Although the Cloud Mountain Sword Sect only has two, the True Person Cang Ming is at the Late Golden Core stage and is a powerful figure of the same era as the True Person Canghun of the Bihai Immortal Sect.

How could I willingly Ninglu Sect?

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Main Hall instantly understood.

Fifth Elder Zhang Guangli said, "Clan Leader, do you mean that the Ninglu Sect has someone backing it?"

"That's right."

Zhang Xuanchen took a sip of the Spirit Tea in his cup and continued:

"The Ninglu Sect simply cannot obtain the conditions that would make the Cloud Mountain Sword Sect and the Yunmeng Jiang Clan willingly join them in destroying the Zhang Family."

Especially after learning that Gou Fugui had been hired by my Zhang Family and witnessing my mother's power.

Even if seven of them are Golden Core cultivators, forcibly annihilating the Zhang Family would still result in heavy losses.

The profits gained were far from enough to cover the losses.

Both the Cloud Mountain Sword Sect and the Yunmeng Jiang Clan could have come up with this idea.

But why is this still the case?

It's highly likely that there's a powerful force behind all of this.

"Among the twenty-six Golden Core Faction in the West Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain."

Only the Ice Cold Palace, the Tianluo Temple, and the Wang Family Fentian Island have the capability to achieve this.

"The Ice Cold Palace and Tianluo Temple have virtually no connection with my Zhang Family. On the contrary, the Wang Family has a deep grievance against my Zhang Family."

When the Bihai Immortal Sect attacked the Su Family, the attitude of the Wang Family Old Ancestor was quite clear.

That is, they don't want the Bihai Immortal Sect to unify the Penglai Islands.

Similarly, the same attitude applies to the Zhang Family.

But my Zhang Family has truly unified the country, an action that goes against the Wang Family's wishes.

Although they don't say it, nobody knows what they're really doing behind the scenes.