The Gap Between Spirit Transformation Clans, a Remnant Soul's Possession, the Returning-to-Oneness Demon Scripture, and Azure Firmament's Visit

Less than three years left.

Tantai Ming, "Not long ago, I broke through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage and became one of the popular candidates for the position of Young Clan Head."

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan's pupils contracted slightly.

Within the Tantai Household, Tantai Ming could only be considered a young Nascent Soul; he was merely one of the most sought-after individuals.

This indicates that at least two young members of the Tantai Household have reached the Late Stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

As for the older generation, it could be several times that number.

"They're both from the Spirit Transformation Aristocratic Clan, so how can there be such a huge difference?"

Xu Chuan thought to himself, but outwardly remained calm as he asked, "Who are the candidates for the position of Young Clan Head?"

"My Eldest Brother, Tantai Xuan, is just over five hundred years old, but he has been in the Nascent Soul Late Stage for almost a century."

I haven't seen him in a long time.

He might already be close to the peak of the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

He is the most Talent person in the Tantai Household in three thousand years.

If it weren't for clan rules, he might have been chosen by the family.

I ranked second among the popular candidates.

The third one is called Dantai Feng. Although he is of the same generation as us, he is three hundred years older than my Eldest Brother, Tantai Xuan.

It is the true peak of the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

There are five more Nascent Soul Middle Stage, but they can only play a supporting role.

They are all around five hundred years old.

"Can your Tantai Household produce so many Heavenly Pride in every generation?"

"This generation is a burst of geniuses and Heavenly Pride, and there are many more voices in the clan calling for worldly involvement."

As for the number of Nascent Soul...

"If it's inconvenient for Fellow Dantai, you don't have to say it."

Tantai Ming paused for a moment, "Xu Household wants to help me, they naturally need to know the specifics."

After all, in each Clan Tournament, most of the Lineage's Nascent Soul are involved, and almost every time, several Several Nascent Souls and a considerable number of Golden Core cultivators perish.

"Thank you very much."

Tantai Ming continued, "My Tantai Household has nearly forty people at the Nascent Soul stage."

For the Nascent Soul Late Stage has remained around ten.

Xu Chuan frowned slightly.

Tantai Ming, "Given the Xu Household's momentum, it's very possible that they will catch up with my Tantai Household in the future."

"I'm very curious, since you have such strength, why doesn't your Tantai Household simply unify the Blackwater Domain?"

You should have the capability, right?

"The Heavenly Baleful Sect may not be as strong as my Tantai Household in a one-on-one fight, but they won't just stand by and watch their families be wiped out one by one."

Moreover, the True Demon Palace is also lurking in the shadows.

Most importantly, my Tantai Household Ancestor established a rule that the Tantai Household should not easily engage in worldly affairs.

Therefore, they all support forces to gather resources and information for my Tantai Household.

"No wonder your Tantai Household doesn't mind losing a few Nascent Soul in a competition for the position of Young Clan Head."

You guys are really rich and powerful.

Tantai Ming smiled slightly, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes.

"I have another question. Why is it that the Su Household of my Southern Heaven Domain, also a Spirit Transformation Aristocratic Clan, has such a vast difference in foundation compared to yours?"

"I don't know about that."

"However, in the previous generation of the Tantai Household, the competition for the position of the Young Clan Head also involved the previous generation of the Su Household's Grand Elder."

Although he is not well-known, he is still a top-tier expert at the Nascent Soul Perfection.

What is the population size of the Tantai Household?

"The Tantai Household is divided into the Main Branch and the Collateral Branch. Only the Main Branch or the Collateral Branch with strong Bloodlines live in the Clan Grounds."

I don't know the exact number of the Collateral Branch lineage, but the Clan Grounds alone is inhabited by tens of thousands of people.

"Does your Tantai Household possess Fifth-Tier Spirit Vein?"

"Yes, but the core of the Spirit Vein is guarded by Ancestor, so Fellow Daoist Xu should not try to take it."

"Fellow Daoist is too kind. How could I be so? I am merely curious as to why your Tantai Household has so many Nascent Soul geniuses and Heavenly Pride."

It seems to be due to the Spirit Transformation Bloodline and the cultivation environment.

"In terms of the number of Heavenly Pride, your Xu Household is more outstanding, with Xu Deling, Ye Fan, Xu Mingxian, and Xu Deyue."

Even within my Tantai Household, they would be Top Heavenly Pride.

The only ones in this generation who can rival them are my Eldest Brother Tantai Xuan, Dantai Feng, and me.

The rest were somewhat lacking.

And your Xu Household has more than just those few people.

I've heard that the Cloud Cang City and the Sect Master of the Cloud Cang Sword Sect are both Top Heavenly Pride who are no less outstanding.

This speed at which Heavenly Pride are born is truly extraordinary.

"They only had a small fortuitous opportunity; each subsequent generation was worse than the last."

Xu Chuan changed the subject, "How many Nascent Soul support each of you three?"

Only after Xu learned of this were he able to arrange the personnel for assistance.

You could also mention the Clan Tournament rules.

"My Eldest Brother, Tantai Xuan, has three senior Great Cultivators in the clan who support him, although he has not yet reached the Nascent Soul Perfection."

However, their strength should not be underestimated.

The remaining six are in the Middle Stages of infancy.

Of course, the most important thing was that the Second Elder supported him.

The top three in our clan are all Nascent Soul Perfection cultivators who have condensed their Dharma Form Divine Abilities.

"What about the Grand Elder and the Clan Chief?"

"They don't take sides because they all possess a Spirit Treasure bestowed upon them by their Ancestor."

Each generation of clan leader and Grand Elder can Spirit Transmutation.

Therefore, the Lineage rules stipulated that neither of them could participate in the competition.

The invited experts are also prohibited from using Spirit Treasures; otherwise, they will be eliminated.

"Besides the strong members of the clan, is there anyone else who supports your Eldest Brother?"

"Yes, but not many," Tantai Ming. "My Eldest Brother is very arrogant."

Because even if others help you, it can only provide partial assistance.

As for Dantai Feng, he is the direct grandson of the Third Elder, therefore the Third Elder is his greatest ally.

How exactly is the competition for the Young Clan Head conducted?

"The first Arena battle will be a two-on-two competition, eliminating half of the opponents, and rankings will be determined at the same time."

The first four integrals are all different.

Second, the trial challenge offers five options: Spell Combat, Dao of Alchemy, Talisman Path Artifact Refining Path, and Formation Path.

Each item has nine levels, with an extremely high maximum difficulty.

For thousands of years, the highest level that my Tantai Household's Young Clan Head have ever reached in the Spell Combat competition Seven Layers.

All other Immortal Arts assessments stopped at the sixth level.

The trial level can be attended by the person who invited you, but only one person can participate, and you yourself must also participate.

The score is calculated based on the person who completes the most challenges between the two individuals.

The third level is called "Slaying Generals and Capturing Flags".

Each person can select four people to form a team, one of whom carries a general's flag.

The rest carried military flags.

The assessment period is three days. If the flag leader is killed or the flag is captured during this period, the entire team will be eliminated.

No points were awarded.

Those who survived were ranked according to the number of general's flags and soldier's flags they captured.

The person with the highest score in the three assessments will become the current Young Clan Head.

Once someone is elected as the Young Clan Head, the situation generally remains unchanged.

Unless death is accidental.

In the history of the Tantai Household, there was an incident where a Young Clan Head died mysteriously while away from home.

In addition to this.

Those who become the Young Clan Head can enter the core of the Spirit Vein and cultivate with the Ancestor for Sixty Years.

Although the Ancestor would occasionally offer guidance to the Nascent Soul Heavenly Pride prodigies of the clan, he would only lecture and resolve their doubts for a day or two.

Only the Young Clan Head of each generation could directly follow him in cultivation for Sixty Years.

Or someone who was particularly valued by the Ancestor.

"Was there anyone in the Tantai Household who received special care from your Ancestor? How is he now?"

"Yes, but that was more than three thousand years ago. That ancestor broke through the bottleneck of the Spirit Transformation in just a thousand years."

Two hundred years later, he attempted to break through to the Spirit Transformation and successfully condensed his Divine Ability Dharma Form, but ultimately still perished.

"Breaking through the Spirit Transformation stage in just a thousand years? That's even more outstanding than Fellow Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist and Tianyu."

That predecessor was indeed a genius.

"I wonder what level of Divine Ability Dharma Form he has condensed?"

"There are very few records about him in the clan, and I don't know anything about him either. If I have the chance, I'll ask him for you."

Thank you.

Xu Chuan said, "I understand the whole process. The key is not the quantity of manpower, but the quality of the personnel."

According to what you said, your Eldest Brother Tantai Xuan will definitely be number one in the first round.

What about ranking points?

"The top three teams all have ten points, followed by seven, five, and three."

"The first round tests oneself, the second tests one's network, and the third round requires a comprehensive assessment of oneself, one's network, strategy, and ruthlessness."

"It is no accident that your Tantai Household has achieved its current level of wealth and influence."

"Fellow Daoist Kurong, the fifth day of the fifth month two years from now will be the day of the Young Clan Head's assessment."

You can arrive at any of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in the Blackwater Domain a month in advance; this is the token.

Once you produce it, the news will soon reach my Tantai Household.

At that time, someone will come to pick you up, fellow Daoist.

"Is the Myriad Treasures Pavilion backed by your Tantai Household?"

"To be precise, it's all backed by my Tantai Household."

Xu Chuan nodded. "I understand. I will be there when the time comes."

"Then, I wonder which people you plan to bring?"

"Dantai Daoist Tantai will know this in due time. After hearing the rules of the competition, I can't say I'm 100% confident."

But there's at least a 70% chance you'll survive, and over 50% chance you'll win the position of Young Clan Head.

Tantai Ming flickered slightly, and he said with a faint smile, "Then I'm relieved. Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."

It's just a matter of mutual assistance and benefit.

Soon after, Tantai Ming took his leave.

"A grand competition involving more than a dozen Great Cultivators, and even several top experts who have reached the Nascent Soul stage and condensed their Dharma Form Phantom."

The Tantai Household truly lives up to its reputation as a Spirit Transformation Aristocratic Clan.

However, this Su Household...

Why is the difference so great?

Logically speaking, the offspring of Spirit Transformation's blood relatives should have a lower birth rate, but the number of geniuses and Heavenly Pride born from them should be greater.

The Tantai Household fits this description, but the Su Household falls short by a considerable margin.

With doubts, Xu Chuan made another calculation.

However, it is extremely difficult to deduce cause and effect from ten thousand years ago out of thin air, and it seems to still be subject to some kind of influence.

Xu Chuan's attempt to use [Heavenly Secrets Dao Derivation] also failed.

"Perhaps we need to use the Essence Blood of the Su Household's direct descendants to calculate the result to have any hope of success."

Xu Chuan muttered to himself, deciding to put the matter aside for now.

On the other side.

The First Demon Secret Realm.

Xu Zhaoheng and Xu Zhaoyuan both participated in the assessment left behind by the palace master.

The assessment was simple: the first test was Talent Root Bone; the second test was Illusion Formation that tested one's character; and the third test was a demonic puppet that tested one's combat strength.

However, a Remnant Soul still remains.

Upon discovering that Xu Zhaoyuan possessed Xiantian Five-Element Dao Body, they immediately ceased waiting.

They planned to tamper with the third level and then possess the body.

Unexpectedly, this triggered Lingjun's trump card, completely annihilating his Remnant Soul.

Fortunately, this person also harbored the idea of leaving behind a legacy for his sect.

The complete Cultivation Method was left behind within the palace.

The True Name of the "First Demon Scripture" is the "Returning-to-Oneness Demon Scripture". It can be cultivated to the Mahayana and is one of the three Core Inheritances of the Demonic Path Sacred Land.

"The First Demon Scripture" is just a name this person gave arbitrarily.

Of course, this person's Cultivation Method only extends up to the Void Refinement Stage.

However, it contains four Mid-Grade Dharma Forms, three superior Dharma Forms, and one Peak Dharma Form.

In addition, there is a complete Spirit Treasure Ten Thousand Demons Banner, two or three Top-Tier Magic Treasure, and several fragments of Spirit Treasures.

"This is truly a remarkable achievement. Let me see how this Cultivation Method is worthy of our Ancestor's attention."

Xu Zhaoheng carefully read through it with his Divine Sense, and unknowingly became deeply engrossed in it.

It was only after Xu Zhaoyuan stimulated him with Spiritual Consciousness Secret Art that he woke up.

"Zhao Yuan, why are you attacking me?"

"You were acting strange just now, like you were possessed."

"Really? I didn't feel anything."

"This Cultivation Method is quite remarkable, no weaker than the Core Inheritance Cultivation Method passed down in my Xu Household. We should take it back to our Ancestor as soon as possible."

"Alright," Xu Zhaoheng replied somewhat absentmindedly.

The two didn't wait for the Secret Realm to reject them, but went directly into the Cave-Heaven and told Ye Fan that they had obtained the item.

Ye Fan planned to return to the Mysterious Spirit Sect after a full month.

To avoid True Lord Yuanmo and the others noticing the problem.

A moment later.

Xu Chuan himself entered the Cave-Heaven.

The two brought out all their spoils.

Xu Zhaoyuan also mentioned that Xu Zhaoheng had been attracted to the Cultivation Method before.

"Is that so?"

Xu Chuan also began to investigate the Cultivation Method, and after a moment, he silently made calculations.

A quarter of an hour.

Xu Chuan opened his eyes and said, "The 'Returning-to-Oneness Demon Scripture' and the 'Return-to-Ruins True Intention' do indeed share the same origin."

Zhaoheng, you may indeed be destined to be with it.

However, the Five Elements Cultivation Method of my Xu Household is no weaker than it.

Whether or not you want to switch to another repair shop is up to you.

Xu Zhaoheng, his thoughts exposed, smiled wryly and said, "Truly, nothing can be hidden from the Ancestor."

My Sun'er does indeed have this intention.

Xu Zhaoyuan said, "Clan Brother, you are only one step away from the Nascent Soul, why bother switching cultivation?"

Once it begins, it may be difficult to Nascent Soul Formation for decades.

"Being a step behind is nothing. My Xu Household doesn't care if I'm one more Nascent Soul or one less."

However, I feel that if I cultivate this Cultivation Method, I might be able to achieve the "Ten Thousand Demons Return to One Dharma Form" mentioned above.

"Once you cultivate the Return-to-Ruins True Intention to perfection, it will not be difficult for you to master the corresponding top-tier Demonic Path Top Divine Ability."

"As for cultivating the Dharma Form, that depends on your own comprehension and fortuitous opportunity," Xu Chuan said.

Xu Zhaoyuan fell silent.

The difference between Peak Dharma Form and Supreme Dharma Form is enormous, with a combat power difference of at least ten times.

Xu Zhaoheng's physique underwent a Houtian mutation, making it impossible for him to cultivate the Peak Dharma Form described in the "Scarlet Emperor Fire Sovereign Scripture".

However, if one were to switch to Devil Cultivation Method and truly achieve Peak Dharma Form, that would be an extremely rare fortuitous opportunity.

Just like Xu Deling, who resolutely switched to studying the "Vermilion Bird Heavenly Scripture".

Because, given her current condition, this Cultivation Method is the most suitable for her.

"Since this is fortuitous opportunity my Clan Brother, I won't say much. Clan Brother can simply follow his own heart."

Thank you, Zhao Yuan.

Almost immediately, Xu Zhaoheng made his decision, "Ancestor, I want to switch to cultivating the 'Returning-to-Oneness Demon Scripture'."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly, "Yes, this inherited item is profound and will help you in your cultivation."

You can carry it with you at all times.

However, a copy still needs to be made and stored in the Daoist Canon Pavilion.

"Sun'er understands, thank you for your kindness, Ancestor."

Xu Chuan said, "The 'Ten Thousand Demons Banner' will be temporarily stored in the Cave-Heaven, waiting for you to cultivate it to the Nascent Soul."

I'll give it to you again.

Xu Zhaoheng was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly.

"The Top-Tier Magic Treasure rushed into the clan's Treasure Vault. Although the Spiritual Qi energy of this fragment of the Spirit Treasure was greatly lost, it was still mysterious."

I'll give this to De Ling to study. Do you two have any problems?

"No." They both said in unison.

Xu Zhaoyuan immediately transmitted his voice to Xu Chuan.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Zhaoheng, you should go back to the Xu Household and study the 'Returning-to-Oneness Demon Scripture' in seclusion."

We'll start the repair process once everything is ready.

"Yes."

The Mystic Spirit Avatar and sent it out of the Cave-Heaven.

Xu Chuan asked, "Did the Remnant Soul of a powerful being in the Secret Realm possess you?"

"Yes, but it was stopped by a wisp of Senior Lingjun's Divine Sense. I estimate that Senior Azure Firmament will arrive soon."

"It's alright, I'll explain everything to him. You can focus on your seclusion." Xu Chuan said, "By the way, how's your comprehension of the Creation Divine Ability going?"

"I recently reached the point where my Divine Ability Embryo 90% complete, but as for the final stage of mastering them, I'm not sure when that will happen."

But definitely not in the next few years.

"No rush, your speed in cultivating this Divine Ability is already faster than mine."

The more solid the foundation, the smoother the journey ahead.

"Sun'er understands."

Both Xu Zhaoyuan and Xu Chuan left.

However, the former returned directly to Yunxi, while the latter left the Attendant Hall and Teleportation back to Yunxi to await Azure Firmament's arrival.

Just as Xu Zhaoyuan had predicted.

Lingjun's Divine Sense left on Xu Zhaoyuan dissipated, he immediately sensed it.

"Azure Firmament, the Divine Sense I left on Zhao Yuan has dissipated; he must have encountered danger."

Go to the Xu Household and ask where Zhao Yuan is now.

If possible, try to bring it back to the Secret Realm.

His presence is crucial; there can be absolutely no problems.

"Yes, Lord Lingjun."

Upon receiving Lingjun's telepathic message, Azure Firmament immediately opened his eyes, then bowed respectfully towards the Void before leaving the Cave-Heaven.

He Avatar and arrived at Mirror Lake, the "Azure Sea Forest".

"Little Black Snake, I need to Teleportation Formation your power to travel to the Xu Household. Could you please do me a favor?"

Xu Hei's eyes showed vigilance, and also some hesitation.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to deal with the Xu Household."

Xu Hei knew he couldn't stop him, so he simply took him to the Teleportation Formation.

The message Teleportation Azure Firmament aroused suspicion among many people.

"I, Azure Firmament, am sending a message to your Ancestor, the Xu Household, informing him that I have come to pay a visit."

The Xu Household's Golden Core cultivator, who was guarding the underground Teleportation Formation, immediately contacted Xu Mingyuan with his Token.

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingyuan came over to greet him personally.

"Senior Azure Firmament's arrival is an honor to our Xu Household. My father is in meditation in the courtyard; I will take you there."

Azure Firmament stroked his beard and nodded.

Half an hour later.

They arrived at the Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard.

Azure Firmament glanced around and smiled, "Young Friend Xu, it seems you've managed the Xu Household quite well."

It is estimated that even cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Early Stage who come to cause trouble will suffer serious injuries.

"Senior Azure Firmament flatters me; it is far inferior to the Little Five-Element Secret Realm."

Xu Chuan asked, "Senior, what brings you to my Xu Household this time?"

"Where is Zhao Yuan?"

"He just returned from a Secret Realm and is currently in meditation."

"I wish to take him back to the Secret Realm, where his cultivation will be more beneficial. What do you think, Young Friend Xu?"

"No need. I still think it's not too late to enter the Secret Realm for cultivation after Zhao Yuan breaks through to the Nascent Soul."

"Is this his own idea, or yours Young Friend Xu?"

"Zhao Yuan is the future hope of the Xu Household. How could I possibly harm him? Azure Firmament, rest assured, once he breaks through, I will allow him to continue his cultivation in the Secret Realm."

Azure Firmament frowned slightly. "What if I insist on taking Zhao Yuan away?"

He used his Spirit Transformation Divine Sense to quickly locate the Quiet Chamber Xu Zhaoyuan was cultivating.

"Senior, you are welcome to give it a try."

"Young Friend Xu is very confident."

Azure Firmament wasn't angry. His brows relaxed, and he smiled faintly, "No need for Spirit Treasures. Take three of my moves."

If you emerge unscathed, I will abandon this idea.

"Can."

"Senior, let's fight in the Astral Wind Layer!"

"As you wish."

The two soared straight into the sky.

We soon reached the Astral Wind layer.

"First move, Young Friend Xu, get ready!"

Azure Firmament attacked without hesitation, immediately unleashing Top Divine Ability at the Great Completion Realm.

A hundred-foot -Law Seals condensed, its Divine Ability power pressing down on Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan used the Xiantian Withering-and-Blooming Finger " to resolve the issue.

Azure Firmament was not surprised at all, but the second Divine Ability followed immediately, Top Divine Ability at the perfect level.

Xu Chuan also greeted him with the same perfect Withering-and-Blooming Divine Ability.

It's hard to say who's better.

"The perfected and Top Divine Ability of Kurong, Young Friend Xu, your comprehension is indeed astonishing."

Be careful with the third trick.

A hundred-foot-tall phantom of a locust tree rose behind Azure Firmament.

A fleeting afterimage.

This is not merely an attack from Dharma Form, but also contains some mysterious power.

"It's the Wood Profound Meaning!" Xu Chuan's eyes lit up. "The power of this move is probably comparable to the Spirit Transformation Peak."

Is Senior Azure Firmament really that confident in himself?

He should be in no way weaker than Venerable Yuanxu of the West Boundary Palace.

Xu Chuan sighed inwardly, then flipped his hand, and the Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella appeared out of thin air.

"Azure Dragon Sword Formation, Condense!"

The hundred-foot- Azure Dragon roared as it charged toward the giant tree phantom, while simultaneously unleashing the "Xiantian Withering-and-Blooming Finger" in an attempt to dismantle it.

However, when faced with higher-level Profound Meaning, the Divine Ability decomposition method becomes ineffective.

Xu Chuan had no choice but to unleash the second form of the Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella.

The treasure umbrella merged into the Sword Formation.

The more than two hundred feet long Azure Dragon bones, flesh and blood, transformed in an instant into the true body of Azure Dragon.

Azure Firmament was slightly surprised upon seeing it, "A complete Azure Dragon Bone Remains?!"

You actually have this fortuitous opportunity.

"These are mere tricks, not worth mentioning. Please, senior, accept my challenge!"

The Azure Dragon Claw collided with the phantom of the locust tree, causing numerous Spatial Rift to spread out like a spider web.

After the first strike.

The phantom of the locust tree and the Azure Dragon were both shaken away.

At first glance, the two appear to be evenly matched, but upon closer inspection, the Azure Dragon has a slight advantage.

"Incredible! From a mere Foundation Establishment back then, he has actually reached this stage."

I thought you were going to use Greater Divine Ability.

It seems I underestimated you.

"Greater Divine Ability, how well have you progressed in your comprehension?"

"Because it's too obscure, it's been temporarily put on hold. The focus now is on comprehending the Power of Heaven and Earth and Profound Meaning."

Azure Firmament nodded slightly, "Your strength is enough to protect Zhao Yuan."

If that's the case, then we'll do as you say.

I'll head back now.

"Senior, are you going to see Zhao Yuan?"

"No need, let him cultivate in peace." Azure Firmament said, "Young Friend Xu, the Nascent Soul is a very important Cultivation Realm."

Your Xu Household must not waste his talent.

"That's natural."

The two returned to the Xu Residence, Xu Chuan personally saw them off.

This encounter made him realize that even those top-tier Nascent Spirit Transformation, in their Avatars, were unfathomable.

The next day.

Xu Chuan returned to the Attendant Hall.

Six months later.

The Central Emperor Continent defense line was fully established.

After the completion of the First Demon Sect's mountain gate, many forces from the Central Emperor Continent came to offer their congratulations.

Xu Mingxian then went to the Spirit Taming Sect.

He arrived at the Myriad Beast City.

On their way to the Spirit Taming Sect, they happened to encounter Nascent Soul cultivator's force surrounding a Spell Boat.

He wouldn't concern himself with what he called ordinary power struggles.

But an old man on the Spell Boat made it stop its Escape Light.

"Xi Muran."

Xu Mingxian slowly uttered three words.

At this moment, he was old and frail, yet still at the Golden Core Stage.

"Fellow Daoist Qingmu, why are you walking so fast? You must have made a lot of money on this trip to Myriad Beast City."

"My Blue Household is a bit short on funds, so how about we borrow some Spirit Stones?"

"Fellow Daoist Lan, don't go too far. My Xi Household is backed by the Spirit Taming Sect."

"Times have changed. In the past, Yu Qi, my Blue Household only dared not touch you."

But now, our Yu Qi has passed away.

The only connection between your Xi Household and the Spirit Taming Sect is gone.

Do you really think the Yu Household runs a charity?

My Ancestor already went to the Yu Household to sound them out; today, all we need is for you to die here.

The Xi Household is nothing more than food on my Blue Household's plate.

"Nascent Soul Aristocratic Clan, this should greatly enhance the foundation of my Blue Household."

Xi Muran's face was grim, while the other members of the Xi Household were either angry or afraid.

The peace in the Central Emperor Continent only applies to forces above the Nascent Soul stage.

Below the Nascent Soul, the competition is extremely fierce.

Many of these are even tacitly approved by Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Do it!"

"Yes, Third Elder."

The Blue Household cultivators took action one after another, and the defensive light barrier of the Spell Boat trembled violently, unable to hold out for long.

Xu Mingxian, and then used her Divine Sense to enter the Cave-Heaven and contact Xu Chuan to inform him of the matter.

"Father, should we make a move?"

"I never imagined that the Xi Household, who once ruled Skyreach Prefecture, would have to resort to borrowing the Tiger Might to get away with things."

Yu Qi's death has truly had a significant impact on them.

"That's their own fault. It's been almost three hundred years and they're still the same."

It is estimated that the Xi Household still only has one Peak Golden Core cultivator, Qingmu.

Otherwise, the Blue Household wouldn't dare to so brazenly seize the Xi Household's resources.

"Qingmu Daoist Aoki should be nearing the Great Limit his life, shouldn't he?"

"It's quite obvious; even I can sense it. It's been less than ten years."

He originally had a chance to break through to the Nascent Soul, but was dragged down by the Xi Household, and his efforts were repeatedly delayed.

The chance of Nascent Soul within the Great Limit period is less than one in ten thousand.

Moreover, given his obsession, encountering Heart Demon Tribulation would almost certainly result in certain death.

"Is Father reminiscing about the past?"

"I don't dislike Fellow Qingmu Aoki; ultimately, our two families just have different stances."

Without taking down the Skyreach Sect and the Xi Household, my Xu Household would hardly have achieved its current level of development.

In fact, he even provided some assistance to the rise of my Xu Household.

After all, given his status at the time, a little bit of goodwill he showed towards my Xu Household would have been enough to deter many Aristocratic Clan in Skyreach Prefecture from eyeing our territory.

"I understand. I will help this once, and I won't interfere again if I encounter the same situation again."

"Um."

Xu Chuan's illusory Divine Sense dissipated.

Xu Mingxian looked down from high above.

The Third Elder of the Blue Household had already mastered his supernatural Divine Ability and should not have been a match for Xi Muran.

Unfortunately, Xi Muran's energy and spirit began to wither, and his Divine Ability powers also declined considerably.

After a fierce struggle, the Xi Household found themselves at a complete disadvantage.

Just as Xi Muran was injured by the Third Elder of the Blue Household, and the elder was about to take advantage of the situation to kill Xi Muran.

A wave of oppressive force descended.

Everyone froze for a moment.

The Third Elder of the Blue Household broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately withdrew his Divine Ability, dispersed his Divine Sense, and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "I wonder which senior is passing by."

Junior, Lan Lujian of the Blue Household.

A chaotic battle between Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators abruptly ceased with just a single wave of oppressive force.

Xu Mingxian, dressed in Baiyi, with her face unchanged, looked like a celestial being descending from the sky.

Xi Muran and Lan Lujian glanced up, both stunned.

The former recognized Xu Mingxian, while the latter was stunned by his otherworldly demeanor.

Xu Mingxian rarely reveals her true appearance.

Even when helping the First Demon Sect set up Grand Formation, he concealed his face.

"What are your instructions, senior?" Lan Lujian with utmost respect.

But Xi Muran said with a complicated expression, "It's you."

"Fellow Daoist Qingmu, do you know this senior?!"

Lan Lujian was shocked and a look of panic flashed in his eyes as he turned to look at Xi Muran.

"Of course I know her." Xi Muran coughed twice, but he didn't reveal Xu Mingxian's identity.

"You may leave," Xu Mingxian said calmly.

Lan Lujian immediately nodded and bowed, "This junior understands. This junior will take his leave now, so as not to disturb your reminiscing."

The oppressive aura just now was definitely not something an ordinary Nascent Soul could possess; it was at least at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

He dared not resist, nor dared to say anything more.

The Blue Household cultivators all departed.

"You are indeed sensible; you didn't tell them my identity."

"This junior has borrowed your authority, senior; please forgive me," Xi Muran said, cupping his hands in greeting. "May I ask what senior intends to do by showing himself here?"

"You can guess."

"Why would a dragon care about ants on the ground? It just happened to fly by, felt they were familiar, and stopped to take a look."

You are very smart.

"Regardless, thank you very much, senior."

"Father said it's a pity you're like this. If you hadn't been held back by the Lineage, you might have actually succeeded in breaking through to the Nascent Soul."

This is my own choice.

Xu Mingxian glanced at him again. "It's time to prepare. The Blue Household isn't stupid; you can't fool them with this trick for years."

"It's time to prepare, just like the final choice made by our Ancestor."

Unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and even the Ancestor could not foresee the future.

Xu Mingxian remained calm, then transformed into a streak of Escape Light and quickly departed.

A junior member of the Xi Household asked, "Grand Elder, who is that senior? Does our Xi Household know such a powerful figure?"

"Grand Elder, why don't you ask that senior for help? It's just a matter of a word for him."

Xi Muran looked at them, "He is an enemy of my Xi Household. If I were to ask for help..."

Perhaps, we will all be wiped out by it.

"Does our Xi Household have such a formidable opponent? Then why doesn't he make a move?"

"Maybe they don't care."

Many of the Xi Household disciples frowned.

"Our Xi Household was once their greatest enemy. This is perhaps our greatest regret, but also our greatest pride."

Yes.

Nowadays, in the entire Southern Heaven, who dares to claim they are a match for the Xu Household?

The Ascension Gate Sect was destroyed.

The three overlords of the Azure Cloud Sect could only band together for warmth.

Once a behemoth in the eyes of the Xi Household, it can now only rely on the Xu Household as a vassal.

Xu Household does something, other forces can only follow suit.

The situation Five Continents of Southern Heaven was thus shaped.

Now, every move the Xu Household makes is enough to affect the entire situation in Southern Heaven.

But.

The Xu Household dislikes being in the limelight.

Especially when other forces felt that the Xu Household was about to reveal their ambitions.

They endured the loneliness and gradually faded into the background behind the Northern Darkness Imperial Dynasty.

The Northern Darkness Imperial Dynasty grew increasingly dazzling, and many members of the Xu Household gradually integrated into the Imperial Dynasty.

Over time, they will truly fade from view.

Especially with the older generation dying at the Qi Refining Foundation Establishment and the new generation being born, they probably don't even know that the Northern Darkness Xu Household still exists.

They would also be unaware of the terror lurking within the Xu Household.

"Let's go back. For the time being, the Xi Household will be safe."

Xi Muran led them back.

Three months later.

He Teleportation three teenagers to Azure Dragon City.

"Ancestor, this city is so prosperous, even more prosperous than our Lineage's Market District."

"That's obvious, Myriad Beast City isn't as good as here."

Azure Dragon City is the capital of Azure Dragon Prefecture, protected by Mid-Grade -Fourth Tier Grand Formation.

Its Fortune is second only to that of Northern Darkness City.

Therefore, many aristocratic Aristocratic Clan that joined the Imperial Dynasty were willing to move to Azure Dragon City to enjoy a stronger Fortune the dynasty's fortune.

As a result, Azure Dragon City has become several times more prosperous than before in just a few years.

The same applies to the other prefectural cities.

The Aristocratic Clan and sects around the prefectural city all want to move into the prefectural city, and those around the Commandery Seat want to move into the Commandery Seat.

Only top-tier Nascent Soul cultivators can ignore this.

And that's exactly what the Xu Household wanted.

The last young man from the Xi Household asked, "Grand Elder, where are we going?"

"Go see an old friend, and then become his disciple."