Jade Spring Zhou Clan
Jade Spring Oasis is located in the central part of the Western Desert, and it is the ancestral home of the Zhou Clan.
Zhou Yuhua advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, Zhou Clan held a grand banquet, inviting many guests. As the Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony approached, a large number of guests flocked to Jade Spring Oasis, and the Zhou Clan increased the number of patrols to ensure that nothing went wrong.
A group of the Zhou Clan members were patrolling near Jade Spring Oasis, led by a tall man in a gold shirt.
"Cultivators from the East Hua Cultivation World, the Southern Border Cultivation World, and the North Sea Cultivation World have all come to participate in the Nascent Soul Formation Celebration of Ancestor Yuhua. Unfortunately, our cultivation levels are too low, and we are responsible for patrolling, so we cannot participate in the ceremony."
A member of the Zhou Clan family said in a regretful tone.
The Zhou Clan Zhou Clan has tens of thousands of cultivators, but only exceptionally outstanding members are qualified to participate in the Nascent Soul Formation Celebration and make connections with cultivators from other forces.
"When Ancestor Yuhua achieved Yuhua status, the Lineage distributed a year's salary to us. The whole family is celebrating. If we achieve a good ranking in the next Lineage Grand Competition, we might become the Lineage's key talents for development."
"The Lineage Grand Competition only once every twenty years. The competition is too fierce, and it's extremely difficult to achieve a good ranking."
The Zhou Clan family members chatted idly.
"Stop talking, someone's coming."
The man in the golden robe gave the order and looked towards the northwest.
A streak of blue Escape Light appeared in the sky, flying rapidly towards this place before stopping in a flash.
The Escape Light, revealing a Blue Flying Boat over ten zhang long, upon which Shen Long, Shen Yushan, Shen Hua'an, and Shen Huawei stood.
"Junior Zhou Guangxin pays respects to the two seniors."
The man in the gold shirt bowed respectfully.
Shen Long and Shen Yushan took out the Invitation and showed it to Zhou Guangxin.
A Red Flying Boat Red Flying Boat on the distant horizon, and soon came to a stop.
Dozens of cultivators stood on the Red Flying Boat, with Chu Buyu and Xu Xin standing in front.
"Oh, Fairy Chu, Daoist Xu, what a coincidence!"
Shen Long gave a soft "hmm" and greeted him.
Xu Xin was somewhat surprised to see Shen Long, and said with a smile, "What a coincidence! Fellow Daoist Shen."
"Fellow Daoist Shen, are you also here to attend Fairy Zhou's Nascent Soul Formation Celebration?"
Chu Buyu asked curiously.
Shen Long nodded and said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to receive an invitation from the Zhou Clan as well."
"Daoist Xu, Fairy Chu, it's been a long time."
Shen Yushan greeted him warmly.
Xu Xin nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries with Shen Yushan, and then took out the Invitation for Zhou Guangxin to check.
Zhou Guangxin took out a golden Dharma Disk, cast a spell, and then gestured.
Shen Long, Shen Yushan, Chu Buyu, and Xu Xin chatted idly. Not long after, a yellow Escape Light flew out from Jade Spring Oasis and stopped in the sky. The Escape Light faded, revealing a voluptuous woman in a yellow dress with almond-shaped eyes.
"I am Zhou Guangyao. Welcome, fellow Daoists, to Yuhua's Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony. Please follow me."
The woman in the yellow dress introduced herself and led the way.
Jade Spring Oasis covers a vast area, with a majestic, verdant mountain at its center. At the foot of the mountain are numerous buildings, and at its base stands a Cyan Stone Stele over a hundred feet tall, inscribed with the words...
For cultivators, turning sand into stone is not a difficult task.
Jade Spring Mountain is an important place in Jade Spring Oasis, rich in Spiritual Qi. It is also the residence of high-level cultivators of the Zhou Clan, and guests are all accommodated on Jade Spring Mountain.
Shen Long was placed in a three-story Cyan Pavilion with a plaque bearing the three large golden characters "Spirit Control Pavilion".
Judging from the name on the plaque, the Zhou Clan had made preparations for receiving guests well in advance.
Shen Yushan, Chu Buyu, and others lived in a vast manor. The Shen family and the Shen Clan and Sun and Moon Palace were both powerful forces, while the Spirit Control Sect was somewhat weaker.
The Spirit Control Pavilion is fully equipped with Alchemy Room and Artifact Refining Room.
Shen Long entered the Cultivation Room, sat cross-legged on a Cyan Prayer Mat, took out a Seven-Star Spirit Nourishing Pill, put it in his mouth, and the pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth.
He quickly circulated his internal energy to refine the medicinal power. The Golden Soul Pill, the Seven-Star Spirit Nourishing Pill, and the Dragon Scale Pill could respectively strengthen his soul, Divine Sense, and physical body. In this way, Shen Long could spend more time honing his Law Power and making Law Power more refined.
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At the top of Jade Spring Mountain stands a magnificent palace with a plaque bearing the three large silver characters "Jade Spring Hall".
A sprightly Yellow-Robed Elder sat in the main seat, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
Zhou Guangyao walked in and said, "Ancestor Hua Lei, Fellow Daoist Shen from the Shen Clan, Sun and Moon Palace, and Spirit Control Sect has arrived and has been settled in."
"Who is leading the Shen Clan team?"
Zhou Hualei asked.
"Shen Yushan only brought two juniors with him."
Zhou Guangyao said.
"The Shen Clan is engaged in a major battle with the Thousand Puppet Sect. It's already quite an achievement that they could send Nascent Soul Cultivator. Shen Yushan only brought two juniors with him. It seems the Shen Clan is under a lot of pressure."
Zhou Hualei said in a deep voice.
"The cultivators of the Thousand Puppet Sect are skilled in Puppet. A single Thousand Puppet Sect disciple can control multiple Puppet Beast. In a one-on-one situation, Thousand Puppet Sect disciple can gain a significant advantage. According to the intelligence we have, the Shen Clan has suffered considerable losses. We just don't know if they will ask us for help."
Zhou Guangyao said.
"It's hard to say. The Thousand Puppet Sect and the Shen Clan are fighting tooth and nail over a large Turmeric Crystal Mine. If the Shen Clan asks for our help, we'll definitely want a share. I just don't know if Fellow Daoist Shen is willing to give it up."
Zhou Hualei said.
A large Turmeric Crystal Mine was discovered at the border between the Thousand Puppet Sect and the Shen Clan's territory. The two forces fought fiercely for control of the Turmeric Crystal Mine, resulting in heavy casualties, with neither side willing to back down.
A large Turmeric Crystal Mine is worth over 100 million Spirit Stone; with proper mining, it could be mined for over a thousand years.
"Hundreds of years ago, the young master of the Thousand Puppet Sect died at the hands of a cultivator from the Shen Clan. Decades ago, a Dharma Protector elder of the Shen Clan was murdered while traveling, supposedly by Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Thousand Puppet Sect. They are mortal enemies and it's impossible for them to shake hands and make peace. If they continue to fight to the death, their losses will be considerable. It's just a matter of who can't hold on any longer and needs help."
Zhou Guangyao analyzed.
Zhou Hualei nodded and said, "By the way, has Guangshan returned yet?"
"Not yet. They went to Heavenly Sand Ruins and said they found a Golden Soul Fruit Tree. Let's calculate the time..."
Before Zhou Guangyao could finish speaking, she took out Communication Disk that was flashing with yellow light, entered a spell, and her expression turned very ugly.
"Don't panic, what happened?"
Zhou Hualei asked.
"Guangshan and Qingwei's Life Soul Lamp have gone out. It seems they met with misfortune and died in Heavenly Sand Ruins."
Zhou Guangyao frowned and said.
Heavenly Sand Ruins is a notorious dangerous place in the Western Desert Cultivation World, and one of the Seven Great Forbidden Lands in the Gan Yang Realm. It is heavily fortified, with both Natural Restriction and man-made restrictions.
"This matter must not be leaked. We will send someone to investigate it after Yuhua's Nascent Soul Formation Celebration is over."
Zhou Hualei gave the instructions.
"Yes, Ancestor Hua Lei."
Zhou Guangyao agreed and left.
"Guangshan has the cultivation of Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator and also possesses defensive Spirit Treasure. Even if he encounters a powerful Divine Ability Demon Beast, he can escape even if he is no match for it. It seems that the Heavenly Sand Ruins has once again erupted with the Spirit-Severing Qi."
Zhou Hualei muttered to himself, his expression grave.