Family Separation, Past Affairs

Chen Mobai said that, given his inability to use the Purple Lightning Sword, it was impossible for Mo Douguang and Fu Zongjue alone to kill Xuan Shu.

The three of them flew down from the sky as they were talking.

Chen Mobai landed above Divine Wood City, said a few words to the Foundation Establishment from various major forces in the Eastern Wasteland who came to offer their congratulations, and then concluded the Core Formation Ceremony.

As the sect Sect Leader Chu Zuoshu was responsible for the follow-up work.

Chen Mobai went to have tea with Mo Douguang.

He had brought two jars of fine wine, but Mo Douguang, true to his Sword Cultivator, did not drink a drop. Just then, the Snowpeak Bai Clan presented him with Snow Needle Immortal Bud, and the three of them drank and discussed their views on the situation in the Eastern Wasteland.

It was mainly Chen Mobai and Fu Zongjue who talked; Mo Douguang would only give a brief reply when asked.

Fu Zongjue: "Xuanxiao Dao Palace is still a formidable enemy, only the person in charge has changed from Nan Xuanjing to Xuan Shu."

Chen Mobai: "Without a Nascent Soul cultivator, the entire Eastern Wasteland remains under the control of our two sects. A mere Xuan Shu cannot overturn the heavens."

Fu Zongjue: "Now it all depends on whether Senior Brother Zhou can Nascent Formation. I hope nothing bad happens during this time."

At this point, all three looked up at the Longevity Wood where the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was boiling and gathering. Zhou Shengqing had already taken that step, and whether he lived or died next depended entirely on his Creation.

Chen Mobai: "If Xuanxiao Dao Palace wants to fight against our two factions in the Eastern Wasteland, the only way is to drag the Five Elements Sect into it. We need to be wary of this."

As for Yan Shaoyin and Kong Lingling, since they both sent people to attend Chen Mobai's Core Formation Ceremony, it's clear they don't want to get involved in the clash between the two major forces, so they can be disregarded for the time being.

Fu Zongjue: "Didn't Kong Shanxu come? Call him over and give him a good talking-to."

After listening, Chen Mobai nodded and used the Sky-Connecting Instrument to call Chu Zuoshu.

Divine Wood City.

After Chen Mobai left, the high-ranking officials of the Three Halls Twelve Departments, led by Chu Zuoshu, all danced and sang, forming circles according to their own connections, either discussing Daoist principles or exchanging elixirs and spiritual materials.

This was a rare and grand occasion for those families Foundation Establishment.

After all, they don't have Great Sect to rely on. Although they have some valuable resources, it's difficult to trade them because their use is restricted.

For example, the Liu Family of Yun Country is skilled in raising Blood Jade Carp. Liu Jingxian is also a Second Grade Artifact Refiner, but usually only Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the major families within Yun Country will entrust him to refine magic Magic Artifact. He might not be able to refine one even once every ten years.

Now that Liu Jingxian has been singled out by Chen Mobai, many families outside the Yun Country who have reached the Foundation Establishment have come to socialize with him after learning of Liu Wenbai's existence.

Not only were all the Spirit Fish raised by the family sold out, but the orders for crafting Magic Artifact were also booked for several years to come.

Among them, the one Liu Jingxian coveted the most was Luo Sancai, the Old Ancestor Luo from the same Yun Country.

The fact that Old Ancestor Chen had three direct disciples had spread to everyone present as Liu Jingxian became famous.

The four disciples all came from the Cultivation World of Yun Country and were disciples who entered the Divine Wood Sect in the same batch more than 20 years ago.

When Old Ancestor Chen joined the sect, he was considered to have exceptional talent. He lived up to expectations, suppressing three thousand Qi Refining cultivators with a single sword strike within four years of joining the sect. He successfully Foundation Establishment as the Top True Disciple, and then made rapid progress. Now he has even Core Formation, becoming one of the top cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland.

Besides his outstanding talent in cultivation, Old Ancestor Chen was also recognized as the best in the Divine Wood Sect for his ability to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts.

Those Qi Cultivation Cultivator have basically all successfully Foundation Establishment.

Among his disciples, Luo Yixuan, who is known as the South Mountain Fairy, is considered to be the most like Old Ancestor Chen.

After entering Little South Mountain, her outstanding talent began to emerge under the guidance of Old Ancestor Chen. She consistently ranked among the top three disciples of the True Disciple. After easily achieving Foundation Establishment, she was even considered the number one fairy of the Divine Wood Sect. Because of her fairy-like appearance and outstanding looks, she was the white moonlight in the hearts of countless cultivators.

Logically speaking, this youngest apprentice should be the one most favored by Old Ancestor Chen.

No one knew why Old Ancestor Chen had chosen Liu Jingxian instead of Luo Sancai during his previous Preaching, but they could tell from this action that the Luo Family held little importance in Old Ancestor Chen's eyes compared to the Liu Family.

Therefore, Liu Jingxian was surrounded by a large group of people, while Luo Sancai was all alone with only Luo Yixiu by his side.

Only those who have reached the Foundation Establishment are allowed to participate in the Core Formation Ceremony, but Luo Yixiu, being a disciple of the Divine Wood Sect, is able to accompany them here.

Luo Sancai glanced at Luo Yixiu, who was standing beside him with her head down and looking timid, and couldn't help but frown.

Why did I ever think this guy could inherit my Legacy?

You're blind!

They're treating dog poop like it's a treasure.

Over the past twenty years, the Luo Family has spent a considerable amount of Spirit Stone and resources to support Luo Yixiu's cultivation. Unfortunately, Luo Yixiu Foundation Establishment Failure after consuming the Foundation Establishment from the Divine Wood Sect.

In comparison, Luo Yixuan, who was originally sent to the Divine Wood Sect simply to give Luo Yixiu a companion, surprised everyone in the Luo Family. Not only did she climb up to the towering tree of Old Ancestor Chen, but she also showed extraordinary talent far surpassing Luo Yixiu's.

If he had treated Luo Yixuan better when they were children, it wouldn't be Liu Jingxian who would be surrounded by people flattering him now, but me, Luo Sancai! With this thought in mind, seeing Liu Jingxian floating on air amidst the praise, his lips constantly curving upwards, Luo Sancai felt even more displeased with Luo Yixiu beside him.

"Your brother's son and daughter have good Spiritual Root talent. I will arrange for them to join the sect when the Divine Wood Sect recruits disciples next time."

Upon hearing Luo Sancai's words, Luo Yixiu's face turned deathly pale.

His younger brother was merely a mixed Spiritual Root, and was arranged by the family to cultivate the technique of strengthening the kidneys at a young age. Then he was paired with female cultivators with Spiritual Root selected by the Luo Family from various places to have their offspring conceived.

Over the past twenty years, Luo Yixiu has lost count of how many nephews and nieces she has, but she knows that one pair of them are just as talented as herself and Luo Yixuan.

If the Luo Family arranges for them to join the clan, the resources originally intended to support Luo Yixiu will be transferred to them.

"Ancestor, give me another chance. I will definitely succeed in refining the Foundation Establishment next time the sect does it."

Since it concerned her own Dao Path, Luo Yixiu had no choice but to bite the bullet and argue for herself.

"Since you have such ambition, then you should work hard to achieve it."

Luo Sancai said in a nonchalant tone, meaning that from now on, the family will no longer provide you with cultivation resources, and you'll have to find your own way.

"Ancestor, Xuan'er and I have a very good relationship. Aren't you afraid that she will be unhappy when she comes back?"

At this point, Luo Yixiu couldn't care less and started using Luo Yixuan's name to intimidate others.

Luo Sancai sneered after hearing this. He would never forget the way Luo Yixuan treated her family after she had just Foundation Establishment. Apart from her mother, who gave birth to her, she showed some affection. She treated the rest of the Luo Family, even her father, with coldness. She ridiculed and mocked Luo Yixuan Luo Yixiu, wishing that everyone in the Luo Family knew that she was the most outstanding and that they were all blind back then.

It is precisely for this reason that Luo Sancai has begun to adjust the family's strategy in the last ten years. For female cultivators with Spiritual Root, instead of trading with other families for breeding as before, they try to cultivate them together to see if they can produce a "Luo Yixuan" who has feelings for the family.

"You don't need to come with me anymore. I'm going to try to get close to Old Ancestor Chen's disciple and see if I can send your niece to Old Ancestor Chen's side as a maid."

"Ancestor, Old Ancestor Chen is an ascetic who spends most of his time in seclusion and doesn't like being served."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yixiu immediately advised Luo Sancai, a fact known to everyone in the Divine Wood Sect.

"Your niece looks quite like Xuan'er. We should arrange for her to meet with Old Ancestor Chen. Maybe when Old Ancestor Chen sees her, he will be reminded of the missing Xuan'er and take her in."

Luo Sancai was older than Liu Jingxian, and probably only had twenty or thirty years left to live.

The family's previous Divine Wood Sect Foundation Establishment Luo Shupin, Luo Yixiu, died in the Lei Kingdom. The highly anticipated Luo Yixiu proved to be of little use, and the only hope, Luo Yixuan, disappeared. However, this was actually for the better. After all, Luo Yixuan had little affection for the Luo Family. Since she was not by Old Ancestor Chen's side, the family could use a loyal female cultivator to replace her, who might inherit Luo Yixuan's position in Old Ancestor Chen's heart.

With this in mind, Luo Sancai immediately changed his posture and walked towards Zhuo Ming, who was surrounded by even more people.

He had inquired about it and found that Luo Yixuan had the best relationship with this second senior sister. They often farmed together and served Chen Mobai when they were in Little South Mountain.

Just then, Chu Zuoshu, who was talking eloquently in the center of Divine Wood City, suddenly stopped talking. He respectfully took out a long box, and after doing something, Chen Mobai's voice came out from it, which surprised everyone.

"Yes, yes, I'll come with him right away."

After finishing the call, Chu Zuoshu looked up at Kong Shanxu, who was sitting to his left. Kong Shanxu had also heard the conversation, and after tidying himself up and confirming that everything was alright, he nodded to Chu Zuoshu.

"Everyone, Junior Brother Kong and I are going to pay our respects to the three patriarchs. Later, Old Ancestor Chen will provide us with Second Tier Spirit Rice and Spirit Wine, which he personally cultivated. Senior Brother Meng, please help me entertain them."

Meng Hong also came today. As the former Sect Leader, he was overjoyed to see Chen Mobai Core Formation, and his face turned rosy.

He had good relationships with the Foundation Establishment members of several families who Jian Country. He laughed and boasted that Chen Mobai had come to the Divine Wood Sect during his tenure, and that the credit was his.

After Chu Zuoshu left, Meng Hong walked to the main seat with a smile and continued to boast.

As he watched Kong Shanxu fly away, Ye Bogui of Returning Heaven Valley frowned slightly.

He was worried.

Now that Divine Wood Sect and Golden Light Cliff have Core Formation cultivators, will they be merged back into the Five Elements Sect?

If Zhou Shengqing were to reach the Nascent Formation, he would then annex the Divine Wood Sect of the Five Elements Sect, making his power even greater than when the Primordial Ancestor was alive.

When that time really comes, what will they do when they Returning Heaven Valley?

While worrying, Ye Bogui glanced at Xue Ting, who was wearing a veil beside him, and wondered if he should talk to this Foundation Establishment from the Blowing Snow Palace first. If the two families could advance and retreat together, it would make Divine Wood Sect pay more attention to him.

Chen Mobai and his two companions, who were drinking tea, were naturally unaware that their summons of Kong Shanxu had caused concern among the other forces in the Eastern Wasteland, including Returning Heaven Valley.

"Greetings, Senior Uncle Mo, Senior Uncle Fu, Senior Uncle Chen!"

After Kong Shanxu arrived, he bowed to Chen Mobai and the other two as a junior.

"The separation of the family back then was a last resort, but we are all from the same lineage after all. Go back and talk to Senior Brother Zhou Ye, and make sure that we are not misled by the Xuanxiao Dao Palace again."

Fu Zongjue's words made Kong Shanxu smile wryly. Although he held a high position and great power in the Five Elements Sect, he dared not answer such a question in front of Core Formation Cultivator.

"I will definitely report to my master when I get back."

"The Five Elements Five Meridians are interconnected. This Eastern Wasteland was established by the Ancestor Hunyuan. Even if it rots in our hands, we cannot let outsiders take it over. Don't you agree?"

"Yes, Uncle-Master is right. However, it would be best if the senior uncles and senior masters discussed this matter with Master in person. This disciple can only relay the message."

Kong Shanxu was a cautious man, and he managed to keep a tight rein on the pressure from the three Core Formation cultivators.

"We're just reminding you that if you want to talk, have Zhou Ye come to the Divine Wood Sect."

Fu Zongjue to have a bad impression of the Five Elements Sect's Core Formation Ancestor, and his tone became quite impolite when he got to this point.

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Kong Shanxu dared not respond and could only stand there awkwardly, wiping his sweat.

"I happen to have some business to attend to in the Ming Country. Could you please put in a good word for me, Junior Nephew Kong, and arrange a time to talk to Senior Brother Zhou in person?"

At this moment Chen Mobai spoke up.

His youngest apprentice disappeared in the Return to Origin Sect of the Ming Country. He hadn't dared to go there before because Zhao Xuankang and others were eyeing him covetously.

Now that I have the Purple Lightning Sword in my hand, I can roam freely in the Eastern Wasteland. It's time to go find Luo Yixuan.

"Yes, yes, this is my Message Talisman. When Uncle Chen comes to Primordial Immortal City, just call me directly."

With a sigh of relief, Kong Shanxu handed a Talisman to Chen Mobai, and was then led away by Chu Zuoshu.

"Does Senior Brother Fu have any grudges with Senior Brother Zhou Ye?"

Chen Mobai asked, somewhat puzzled.

Do you know why our Five Elements Sect split into five branches in the first place?

"It is said that Senior Brother Zhou Shengqing originally thought he would inherit the Five Elements Sect and the Primordial Immortal City, but before the Ancestor passed away, he designated Senior Brother Zhou Ye. The former was dissatisfied and proposed to split up the family."

"That's the official explanation."

The one who said this was Mo Douguang. His eyes narrowed, as if he was recalling the scene from that time, and he couldn't help but sigh.

"Before Master passed away, he instructed a few of us to expend sixty years of our original spiritual energy to help Junior Brother Zhou Ye cultivate the Primordial Dao Fruit. Although Senior Brother Nujiang and Senior Sister Sheng were unwilling, they did not want to go against Master's last wish. Only Senior Brother Zhou Shengqing and I, being more straightforward, refused to agree even as Master breathed his last."