Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 548 Double Promotion, Two Lottery Draws, Island Construction
On the South China Sea, the Blood Sacrifice Array has been activated to its maximum.

Shangguan Hongyu was escorted by two cultivators towards the center of the formation. Her gaze swept over the villagers who were chained up—Alan and her daughters were among them!
"Liu Wuchen!" she shouted sharply, "You won't even spare your own islanders?"

The young island lord stood on the high platform, a feigned expression of pity on his face: "It is their honor to sacrifice themselves for Father's Great Dao."

The island lord had already impatiently begun to cast hand seals and chant incantations, and the crimson array began to rotate. Shangguan Hongyu felt a strange suction force coming from beneath her feet, and the life force within her body began to slowly drain away!
"Auntie!" Xianyu cried out in the iron cage, her little hands desperately reaching out to the bars.

"We can't just sit here and wait to die!" Shangguan Hongyu gritted her teeth, just about to unleash her last trump card, when...

hum!
A golden streak of light pierced through the air and fell into the hall like a shooting star!
"What is that?" The island owner looked up in astonishment.

The golden light precisely entered Shangguan Hongyu's brow, and she trembled all over as the spiritual energy that had been dormant in her dantian suddenly surged!

"Is this... the destiny of a noble family?" She was deeply shocked.

The moment the Qi entered her body, Shangguan Hongyu's long hair moved without wind, and a faint golden halo emanated from her. The chains snapped, and the two cultivators holding her were blasted several feet away!
"Impossible!" The island owner's expression changed drastically. "You clearly..."

Shangguan Hongyu stood in mid-air, her jade hand slightly raised: "Liu Wuchen, you just said, 'Who will be slaughtered?'"

A golden sword aura burst forth from her fingertips, and before the young island master could react, a bloody hole appeared between his eyebrows!
"Witch!" the island lord roared, activating the great formation, and waves of blood surged forth, transforming into a giant python that lunged forward.

Shangguan Hongyu snorted coldly and formed a hand seal: "Break!"

Golden sword energy bloomed like a lotus flower, instantly dissipating the blood python. The entire hall trembled violently, and the array runes shattered inch by inch!

"No—my Foundation Building Path!"

The island lord let out a shrill wail, and then his expression changed drastically.

Because Shangguan Hongyu's displayed strength far exceeded his expectations, the island lord's eyes darted around, and he knelt down with a thud, repeatedly kowtowing to Shangguan Hongyu: "Fairy, spare my life! This old man was blind to your greatness, and is willing to serve you as my master for life!"

He trembled as he pulled a blood-red jade slip from his robes: "This contains all the cultivation manuals I've collected throughout my life, as well as the locations of all the treasures on the island."

Shangguan Hongyu sneered, "Where were you when you were about to use me as a blood sacrifice?"

The island lord's forehead was drenched in cold sweat. Suddenly, he ripped open his robe, revealing a strange, blood-red rune on his chest: "This old man swears a great oath to the demons! If the fairy spares my life, I am willing to offer my soul imprint and serve as their slave for eternity!"

A sly glint flashed in his eyes, but secretly he was activating the final secret technique—if Shangguan Hongyu relaxed even slightly, he could...
"Heh." Shangguan Hongyu suddenly laughed, a laugh so beautiful it was breathtaking, yet it sent a chill down the island lord's spine. "You think I would trust a beast who sacrifices the blood of his own people?"

Before she finished speaking, golden light burst forth from her fingertips, transforming into a three-foot-long green sword!
The island lord's expression changed drastically, and he suddenly roared, "You shameless wretch, you're courting death!" Blood mist surged around him as he prepared to fight to the death!
Shangguan Hongyu neither dodged nor evaded, her sword light cascading like a silver river: "Slash!"

A golden sword beam pierced through the island lord's chest. He looked down in disbelief at the bowl-sized hole in his chest: "No!"

"She reaped what she sowed." Shangguan Hongyu sheathed her sword and stood there.

The island owner collapsed to the ground, his eyes still frozen with resentment and fear.

A deathly silence fell over the hall for a moment, then erupted in the cries of the villagers. Alan, clutching her daughters, wept bitterly, then struggled to kneel before Hongyu: "Fairy, your kindness is boundless!"

Shangguan Hongyu quickly helped her up and turned to look at the fairy jade in the cage. The little girl was already crying her eyes out, but she was still tightly hugging the rough seashell toy—a gift from Alan's youngest daughter.

"Yu'er is alright." Shangguan Hongyu unlocked the chains of the immortal jade and said softly, "Yu'er, let's rest here for a while." She looked up at the still-shaken Alan, "Sister Alan, could you please take some people to clean up the island lord's mansion?"

Alan nodded hurriedly, his eyes filled with awe: "Rest assured, Fairy, I will take care of it right away."

After everyone left.

With a flick of her finger, Shangguan Hongyu unleashed a Clear Spring spell, washing the ground clean. She looked around, her gaze settling on the dilapidated blood sacrifice array.

"Auntie, this formation..." Xianyu timidly tugged at her sleeve.

Naturally, they cannot stay any longer.

Shangguan Hongyu raised her hand and unleashed a sword aura, shattering the array plate at the core of the grand formation. With a crisp "crack," the entire hall suddenly trembled, and a crack appeared in the ground, revealing the secret chamber below.

“This is…” Shangguan Hongyu’s pupils contracted slightly.

Thirty sandalwood chests were neatly stacked in the secret chamber, the most conspicuous being a treasure chest crafted entirely from blood jade. Shangguan Hongyu lightly flicked her finger, and the lid opened with a click—

"Wow!"

A dazzling spiritual light instantly illuminated the entire secret chamber. Inside the box were neatly arranged thousands of low-grade spirit stones, three jade bottles labeled "Body Tempering Pills," and a cultivation manual gleaming with blood-red light.

"The Blood Sea Scripture?" Shangguan Hongyu sneered, casually burning the evil technique. But when she opened another brocade box, her breath caught in her throat—lying quietly inside was a vibrant green "Nine-Leaf Azure Spirit Grass," the very same holy medicine for treating meridian damage!
"This island lord is only at the peak of Qi Refining; where would he get a third-tier spiritual artifact?"

Shangguan Hongyu was puzzled.

Xianyu curiously pulled a bronze token from the bottom of the box: "Auntie, what's this?"

Shangguan Hongyu took the token and saw the words "Paradise" engraved on it. Her heart skipped a beat: "A VIP token from the Paradise Merchant Guild? This little island lord actually has such connections?"
……

Three days later at the island lord's mansion

The once gloomy hall had been cleaned spotlessly. Shangguan Hongyu sat upright in the main seat, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest. Her magical power had recovered to the peak of Qi Refining, but it was still far from her prime.

Alan approached timidly with his daughters: "Fairy, the treasury has been inventoried."

Shangguan Hongyu looked up and saw that Alan was holding a thick account book.

Upon opening it, even she, with her extensive knowledge, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow—the spiritual rice inventory alone amounted to several thousand kilograms, not to mention the mountains of deep-sea spiritual pearls and coral jade.

"Sister Alan," Shangguan Hongyu said solemnly, closing the ledger, "from this day forward, you are the Grand Steward of Five-Colored Island, and all affairs of the island will be handled by you."

Alan's legs went weak, and she almost knelt on the ground: "I...I'm just a fisherwoman."

"You saved my life." Shangguan Hongyu helped her up and took out a crystal-clear pill from her bosom. "This is a 'Body Tempering Pill,' which can help you undergo a complete transformation."

Seeing that Shangguan Hongyu truly cared for her, Alan suddenly pulled her daughters to kneel down: "Please, Fairy, teach us immortal arts! We, mother and daughters, are willing to serve you for life!"

Shangguan Hongyu quickly helped them up, saying, "Sister Alan, there's no need for that." She pondered for a moment, then said, "How about this, once I've built the Spirit Testing Platform, all the island's inhabitants can come and have their spiritual roots tested."

Alan trembled with excitement: "Fairy, can we really follow you to cultivate immortality?"

"If it has spiritual roots." Shangguan Hongyu smiled slightly.

……

A few months later.

The square in front of the island lord's mansion was crowded with people.

Shangguan Hongyu, dressed in red, stood on a makeshift platform. In front of her was a three-foot square jade for testing spiritual energy, which shimmered softly in the morning sun.

"Begin the spirit test." The cool, clear voice echoed throughout the room.

The first to step forward was a dark-skinned fisherman's boy. He placed his trembling hand on the jade, remaining unresponsive for a long time.

"No spiritual root, next."

The procession moved slowly forward, with dozens of people leaving dejectedly. Suddenly, a gasp erupted from the crowd—the spirit-testing jade emitted a dazzling blue light, turning the entire square into a watery hue!

"Four spiritual roots, with water as the primary attribute." Shangguan Hongyu rarely showed a smile. "Stand on the left."

Alan's eldest daughter, Lin Xiaoyu, blushed with excitement and walked tremblingly to her designated spot amidst the envious gazes of the crowd. She had barely steadied herself when she heard an even louder gasp behind her.

"My God! A two-colored aura!"

Alan's youngest daughter, Lin Xiaoyue, placed her hands on the jade stone, and the blue and green lights intertwined and entwined as if they were alive, forming a crystal clear waterweed phantom in mid-air!

"Dual spiritual roots of water and wood!" Shangguan Hongyu suddenly stood up, her eyes gleaming. "Such talent would be top-tier even among aristocratic families in the inland regions!"

Alan looked at her two daughters, tears welling up in her eyes. By then it was her turn in the line, and she instinctively placed her rough palms on the spirit-testing jade.

"Buzz——"

A yellowish-brown light suddenly appeared, not as dazzling as that of the two daughters, but it was deep and steady.

"Three spiritual roots, with the primary spiritual root attribute being earth!" Shangguan Hongyu raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Today has been full of pleasant surprises."

Alan's legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to her knees. A fisherwoman in her thirties actually had a connection to the divine? She trembled as she touched her face, afraid she was dreaming. Immediately, enthusiastic applause erupted around her, and several familiar fisherwomen rushed forward to embrace her: "Sister Alan! Your family is about to produce three immortal masters!"

The testing continued until sunset. In the end, nine people out of tens of thousands of people on the island were found to have spiritual roots. Shangguan Hongyu looked at the nine people in front of her, each with a different expression. Among them were young children, elderly people with white hair, and a fisherwoman like Alan who was over thirty years old.

"From this day forward, you are the first disciples of Five-Colored Island." With a flick of her sleeve, nine beams of spiritual light descended before them. "These are the incantations for 'Guiding Qi into the Body.' Study them on your own."

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing upon us the Dharma!" the nine replied in unison.

……

A few months later.

A long, drawn-out conch shell sound came from the east coast of Wucai Island.

Shangguan Hongyu was meditating in the secret chamber when she heard the sound and opened her eyes. With a light tap of her fingertip, a water mirror appeared—a spirit boat made entirely of white jade was seen breaking through the waves, with banners fluttering at the bow bearing the four gilded characters "Tianshan Yu Clan".

"They arrived quickly."

She took out a plain white veil and put it on, revealing only her pair of shimmering phoenix eyes.

The islanders looked up in awe as the flying boat slowly landed in the square in front of the island lord's mansion.

A young man stepped off the flying boat, dressed in a moon-white robe with a jade token hanging at his waist. He had a handsome face and the composure and nobility characteristic of a scion of a prominent family. Behind him were two attendants at the Qi Refining stage, their auras steady, clearly also disciples carefully cultivated by the Yu family.

Upon seeing Shangguan Hongyu, the man paused slightly, then smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Fellow Daoist, are you the new island master of Five-Colored Island?"

Shangguan Hongyu nodded, her voice clear and cold: "Exactly."

The man smiled slightly, exuding elegance: "My name is Yu Mingxuan, a member of the Yu family of the Tianshan Islands. I am responsible for patrolling the subordinate islands and collecting annual tribute."

Shangguan Hongyu's eyes flickered slightly, and she said calmly, "So you are the Immortal Envoy of the Yu family. Please come into the mansion for a chat."

Yu Mingxuan did not refuse and followed her into the island lord's mansion.

Inside the hall, a maidservant served spiritual tea. Yu Mingxuan took a sip, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Five-Colored Island actually has such spiritual tea? That's quite rare."

Shangguan Hongyu remained calm: "It's just some coarse tea; please excuse its simplicity, Immortal Envoy."

Yu Mingxuan shook his head and smiled, "Fellow Daoist, you are too modest." He put down his teacup and got straight to the point, "Five-Colored Island is under the jurisdiction of my Yu family, and we must pay tribute annually with 3,000 catties of spirit rice, 100 deep-sea spirit pearls, and one third-grade spirit herb, or other spiritual items of equivalent value."

Shangguan Hongyu's eyes narrowed slightly, and she thought to herself, "No wonder the island lord's treasury is stockpiled with so many spiritual items; they're all intended as tribute."

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "When should these tributes be handed over?"

Yu Mingxuan said gently, "According to the rules, payment should be made before the winter solstice each year. However, if the island lord has sufficient funds, payment can be made in advance."

Shangguan Hongyu nodded: "Understood."

Seeing her agree so readily, Yu Mingxuan's eyes flashed with admiration. He then added, "Furthermore, if there are any exceptionally talented disciples on the island, they can be recommended to cultivate within my Yu family. If they pass the assessment, they can become outer disciples of the Yu family and enjoy the family's resources."

Shangguan Hongyu's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained calm: "Thank you for informing me, Immortal Envoy."

Seeing that she wore a veil and possessed a cool yet courteous demeanor, Yu Mingxuan felt a slight curiosity, but his refined upbringing prevented him from asking further questions. He rose and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "In that case, I will not disturb you any longer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me."

As he spoke, he took out a communication jade talisman and handed it to Shangguan Hongyu.

Shangguan Hongyu accepted the jade talisman and nodded slightly: "Thank you."

Yu Mingxuan smiled, turned around, and left with his entourage.

Once the flying boat had sailed far away, Shangguan Hongyu removed her veil, her eyes revealing a deep gaze.

"The Yu family... a Nascent Soul family..." she murmured softly, "This Inner Star Sea truly is a place where hidden talents abound."

She turned and walked toward the secret room.

"The most urgent task is to recover from the injuries as quickly as possible, and then seek an opportunity to form the Golden Core."

...

...

System training room.

Fu Changsheng sat cross-legged on a jade cushion in the pavilion in the middle of the lotus pond.

With a flick of his sleeve.

The grayish stone obtained from the Great Zhou Treasury floated in front of me.

Fine cracks appeared on the surface of the stone, like the cracked soil on a dried-up riverbed.

"Of all the treasures in the treasure pavilion, it's you, you ugly thing, who I'm destined to meet. Today, I'll see what you really are!"

The "Azure Emperor's Longevity Formula" slowly circulated through his meridians, and the dormant chaotic energy in his dantian seemed to be awakened, winding around the strange stone along his fingertips.

The originally gray stone skin began to peel away, revealing a crystal-clear, jade-like texture inside—it was actually a condensed mass of chaotic energy, faintly containing a trace of primordial power!
"No wonder no one in the treasure vault recognized it."

Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Only cultivators like him, who have reached the Chaos Dao Foundation, can open this item.

“Click——”

The stone skin completely peeled away, revealing a flowing mass of primordial yellow energy within. That energy seemed to possess sentience, and just as it was about to rise into the air, it was enveloped by the spiritual power of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique surging from Fu Changsheng's palm. His eyes turned chaotic, the jade hairpin in his hair snapped with a "crack," and his long hair moved without wind.

"town!"

The lake surface suddenly sank three feet!

Twenty-four blue lotuses bloomed simultaneously, forming a Bagua (Eight Trigrams) formation.

Fu Changsheng held the ball of Xuanhuang Qi in his hands, and the spiritual power of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique between his ten fingers wove a large azure net in the void. The Xuanhuang Qi surged left and right, actually smashing the spiritual power net and causing the entire lakeside pavilion to shed dust.

"Such a fiery temper."

He chuckled softly, then suddenly drew his fingers together and slashed his palm.

Before the blood could even drip, it was swept away by the chaotic energy, and the originally restless Xuanhuang energy suddenly stopped—this drop of essence blood contained the aura of the Chaotic Dao Foundation!
hum!
The dormant illusory image of the chaotic Dao Foundation within the dantian suddenly trembled, greedily devouring the refined Xuanhuang Qi. The Dao Foundation, originally resembling a tattered star map, was now being filled in bit by bit, gradually revealing its vast and ancient outline.

The blue lotuses on the lake burst open one after another, transforming into twenty-four beams of blue light that entered his crown chakra.

"Not enough"

Fu Changsheng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with intense chaos. He pressed his chest hard, forcing out three drops of blood from his heart! The blood beads floated in the air, their surfaces adorned with fine golden Dao patterns.

"go!"

The instant the blood droplet merged with the primordial energy, the entire lotus pond surged into the air, forming a massive water curtain under the moonlight. Within this water curtain, the faint shadows of mountains and rivers could be seen—a celestial phenomenon from the very beginning of chaos!

Rumble!
The sound of rushing rivers could be heard within my body.

The previously vague chaotic foundation had now solidified to nearly 20%. The profound Dao patterns intertwined, forming a small world within his dantian. Fu Changsheng could clearly sense that his control over the chaotic energy was now more than ten times more refined than before!
"I see."

He opened his palm thoughtfully, and a wisp of chaotic energy split into the five elements at his fingertips, then instantly merged back into one. This seemingly simple change actually conformed to the principle of creation and destruction of the Heavenly Dao—previously, he would have needed to expend at least 30% of his spiritual power to achieve this.

at the same time.

The panel in his mind trembled slightly.

Then a line of text appeared:

【Creative Foundation: (20/100)】

Previously, it was only in its initial stages of formation; this time, it has reached twenty percent. This dusty gray stone is more than ten times more potent than the previous Xuanhuang Spirit Pill.
"If only I could enter the Great Zhou Treasure Pavilion again!"

According to what Master Xuanyang said.

Once promoted to the fifth-rank patrol angel, there will be another opportunity to enter.

He wasn't interested in the promotion at first, but he had to work hard for the treasure inside.

"In that case, the Xuanhuang Spirit Pill can be left for the clansmen to use."

For now.

It had little effect on him.

But for the clansmen, it was an opportunity to defy fate and change their destiny.

He had to make good use of the twenty-four Xuanhuang Spirit Pills in his hands and make them as useful as possible.

A thought.

Leaving the training room, he returned to the small wooden house in the Five Elements Space. He patted his storage bag, and with a flash of light, the Star River Sword, obtained from the Great Zhou Treasure Pavilion, floated before him. The Star River Sword appeared the instant...

hum!
The Nine-Leaf Sword Fungus planted in the clan cauldron of Shanhe Town suddenly trembled.

"what?"

Fu Changsheng was stunned for a moment.

A thought.

Emerging from the small wooden house, he lightly tapped his fingertip, and the Star River Sword floated above the Mountain and River Cauldron. The starlight flowing across the sword's blade cascaded like a galaxy, casting a dreamlike silver glow throughout the entire Five Elements Space.

hum!
Suddenly, the nine-leaf sword fungus trembled violently, its two sword leaves pointing directly at the Star River Sword, emitting a clear, resonant sword cry, like a long-starved beast smelling blood. Seeing this, Fu Changsheng smiled nonchalantly: "You do have good taste."

He casually tossed it, and the Star River Sword fell into the cauldron.

"Zheng——"

The roots of the sword fungus coiled upwards like living things, and all nine sword leaves simultaneously unleashed fierce sword energy, shredding the Star River Sword inch by inch! The stellar power contained within the sword was frantically extracted, transforming into specks of silver light that seeped into the leaves. The originally translucent, jade-like sword leaves gradually became stained with star patterns, and the sword energy flowing within the veins even took on the rhythm of vast star trails.

"Click!"

The instant the Star River Sword shattered completely, a tender sprout suddenly emerged from the base of the Sword Mushroom. The newly sprouted leaf was shaped like the Big Dipper, its tip emitting a sharp starlight, and in an instant, it unfolded into its full form—the third sword leaf!

Fu Changsheng's pupils contracted slightly, and the sword spirit projection in his Niwan Palace suddenly resonated with the newly sprouted leaves. He closed his eyes to sense it, and when he opened them again, the sword shadow in his eyes was now imbued with starlight:
"After the third leaf grows, summoning the sword spirit now only costs two years of lifespan per breath, one year less than before." He gently stroked the newly grown sword leaf with his fingertips, the leaf affectionately brushing against his fingertips, bringing with it tiny sparks.

This was an unexpected delight!

If new leaves grow, perhaps less lifespan will be lost, and they might even become a trump card to be used at will in the future. If that's the case, then he would have the power to protect himself even when facing a Nascent Soul cultivator.
"Not bad"

Fu Changsheng was in a great mood!
"Time for the lucky draw!"

This promotion to Archangel grants two special lottery draw opportunities.

After returning to the cabin.

Fu Changsheng focused his thoughts on the panel in his sea of ​​consciousness, simultaneously communicating with the [Hope Gu] within his body. With a thought:
"Redeem for Special Prize Draw"

hum!
The golden light on the panel suddenly surged, transforming into countless tiny runes. These runes collided and combined, eventually forming a huge, phantom roulette wheel. The wheel was divided into dozens of squares, and the outlines of different treasures could be vaguely seen in each square.

Fu Changsheng held his breath, his eyes fixed on the rapidly spinning roulette wheel:

"What are the prizes this time?"

The roulette wheel gradually slowed down, and finally the pointer stopped on a square that was glowing with nine-colored light.

Suddenly, a uniquely shaped jade box appeared in the storage bag—the box was shaped like a nine-petaled lotus flower, each petal engraved with a different form of dragon pattern. In the center of the lid was a yin-yang jade pendant, which was now slowly rotating, emitting a chilling spiritual energy fluctuation.

"This is."

The moment Fu Changsheng touched the jade box, the yin-yang fish suddenly separated on its own, revealing a pill the size of a longan inside. Nine-colored light swirled on the pill's surface, sometimes appearing as a phantom of a dragon, sometimes condensing into lotus patterns. Even more peculiar was the fact that a drop of amber liquid seemed to be sealed inside the pill, slowly flowing with the changing light.

【Nine Dragons Pregnancy-Stabilizing Pill】

[Tier 4 Supreme Grade Special Elixir]

[Ingredients: Blood essence from the hearts of nine fourth-tier venomous dragons, supplemented with seventy-two kinds of spiritual herbs such as thousand-year-old snow lotus and mysterious yin lingzhi]

【effect:
1. Neutralizing the spiritual conflict between the mother and the fetus
II. Resolving the poison from the bloodline backlash

III. Nourishing the Innate Foundation of Dao

[Special Note: This elixir requires the guidance of primordial chaos energy to unleash its full medicinal effects.]

Fu Changsheng's eyes lit up.

This is clearly a miracle drug specifically designed to solve fertility problems!
He immediately recalled Wu Ling'er's increasingly obvious fetal abnormalities—the child in that girl's womb was too extraordinary, and recently the fetus had begun to instinctively devour the mother's spiritual power. If it was not dealt with soon, it could very well result in the death of both mother and child.

"Hopefully, the Gu poison will actually work!"

He was able to redeem what he needed in each of these lottery draws.

One last draw is left.

Fu Changsheng's thoughts landed on the panel in his sea of ​​consciousness:

"Redeem for Special Prize Draw"

The roulette wheel spun again, and amidst the dazzling golden light, the pointer finally stopped on a square shimmering with mysterious array patterns.

Fu Changsheng's palm sank, and a crystal-clear jade slip appeared out of thin air. Countless fine array runes flowed on the surface of the jade slip, sometimes condensing into the stars in the sky, and sometimes transforming into mountains and rivers, as if encompassing everything.

He scanned the jade slip with his divine sense, and a vast amount of information immediately appeared within it—

[Heavenly Array Dao Seed]

[Rank: Fourth Tier (Upgradeable)]

【characteristic:
I. It can only be bestowed upon bloodline offspring; after being integrated with their spiritual roots, it can nurture a "Formation Dao Spiritual Body".

Second, after spiritual awakening, one is born with a thorough understanding of basic formations, making the cultivation of formations twice as effective with half the effort.

III. As cultivation level increases, the spirit body can gradually unlock the inheritance of ancient array techniques.

[Restriction: The recipient must possess array formation talent; otherwise, the Dao seed will remain dormant and can only be bestowed upon direct bloodlines.]

A glint flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips: "It's actually a Dao Seed of Array Formation?"

The first person he thought of was Yao Yao.

Yao Yao is now at the Golden Core stage, and her talent in array formation is the highest among all her children. She is very likely to give birth to an array formation spirit body.

A thought.

Fu Changsheng emerged from the Five Elements Space, tapped his fingertip, and sent a message beam flying towards Yao Yao's cave.

Before long, the stone door to the secret chamber slowly opened.

Yao Yao, dressed in white, strode in, her features exquisite, surrounded by a faint, healing aura. Behind her followed a pure white rhinoceros, its single horn on its forehead gleaming with an icy blue light—Han Xiao, her natal spirit beast.

"Father, you wanted to see me?" Yao Yao bowed gracefully, her voice gentle.

Fu Changsheng nodded with a smile, holding up the jade slip with flowing array patterns in his palm: "This item is called the [Heavenly Array Dao Seed], which can help you nurture an array-based spiritual body."

Yao Yao's beautiful eyes widened slightly, and she subconsciously took a half step back: "Shouldn't we leave such an opportunity to Yong Peng and the others?" She pursed her lips, "I am now a Golden Core cultivator, and I also possess a healing spirit body."

"Silly girl." Fu Changsheng shook his head and chuckled, his eyes full of doting affection. "You've devoted yourself to the family, spending countless hours on breaking the ancient formation. This seed of power is truly yours."

There was a pause.

Fu Changsheng's expression turned solemn: "Moreover, this seed is no ordinary thing. Only those with true talent in array formations can withstand its power. Apart from you, no one in the clan can bear this opportunity."

Hanxiao flicked its tail and interjected, "Master, you're just too soft-hearted! Haven't you cleaned up the messes of those brats enough over the years? Last time, when you joined forces with the three great families to wipe out the Blood Fiend Sect, you made a tremendous contribution. You deserved it. Besides, your younger brothers can't even draw basic array patterns properly. Giving them to them would be a waste!"

Fu Changsheng glanced at Han Xiao.

This guy is as sharp-tongued as ever, but he's always telling the truth.

Yao Yao wasn't one to mince words, and readily replied, "Thank you, Father."

Fu Changsheng nodded with satisfaction, then flicked his finger to place the seed of magic on Yaoyao's forehead: "This process is quite dangerous; you must concentrate and remain calm."

Before she could finish speaking, the seed of magic suddenly erupted with blinding silver light, transforming into countless array patterns that surged into Yao Yao's brow like a tidal wave. Her whole body trembled violently, her face instantly turning deathly pale, and she shook violently as if struck by lightning.

"what--"

With a cry of pain, Yao Yao's meridians surged, and countless array patterns appeared on her skin. These silver-line-like patterns, like living things, rampaged through her body. Her healing spirit body activated spontaneously, and the azure spiritual light collided fiercely with the array patterns, exploding into sparks of spiritual energy within her meridians.

Han Xiao's eyes turned bloodshot with anxiety, and his single horn shone with a brilliant blue light: "Master, I'm here to help you!"

He quickly channeled his magic power into Yao Yao's body.

hum!
Fu Changsheng formed hand seals, and twenty-four azure lotuses appeared out of thin air, forming a binding array to temporarily imprison the rampaging array patterns. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead as he said in a deep voice, "Hold on! The array patterns are reshaping your spiritual root!"

Yao Yao bit her lip until blood dripped down her chin. She endured the excruciating pain, as if her meridians were about to break, and struggled to form hand seals. With each completed incantation, one wisp of the array pattern was tamed, but immediately more array patterns would erupt in retaliation.

"Taiqing. Nourish. Spirit." She chanted the incantation slowly and deliberately, her voice hoarse beyond recognition. Hanxiao's ice-type spiritual power condensed into a net within her body, barely protecting her vital heart meridian.

Suddenly, all the array patterns erupted simultaneously! Blood seeped from Yao Yao's seven orifices, her entire body cracking like shattered porcelain. Fu Changsheng's pupils constricted sharply, and he bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of blood onto Yao Yao's crown: "Suppress!"

The chaotic energy, carrying her essence blood, flowed into Yao Yao's body, causing the rampaging array patterns to suddenly pause. In that instant, Yao Yao seized the opportunity, completing the final hand seal: "Condense!"

"boom--"

The secret chamber trembled violently, and all the array patterns, like rivers flowing into the sea, condensed into a dazzling array core in her dantian. Yao Yao's body went limp, and she collapsed onto Han Xiao's back, a satisfied smile on her lips.

【Ding--】

[Spiritual Body Awakening Successfully]

Current integration level: 99%

Hanxiao gently nuzzled its master's cheek with its horn, its voice unusually gentle: "It's done, Master."

Fu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief, took out his treasured Lingzhi Pill, and fed it to Yaoyao: "Yaoyao, how do you feel?"

Yao Yao slowly opened her eyes, and countless tiny array patterns flowed deep within her pupils. She gently raised her right hand, and her fingertips casually traced the outline of a complete "Eight Trigrams Array" in the air, the array pattern far surpassing its previous exquisiteness.

"This..." Yao Yao herself was taken aback. With a slight tremor in her fingertips, she drew three more nested defensive arrays in succession. "Now, I can see arrays as clearly as the lines on my own palm."

Fu Changsheng stroked his beard with satisfaction and smiled: "The array-wielding spirit body is indeed extraordinary." He casually tossed out a fragmented ancient array plate. "Try this."

Yao Yao took the array plate and gently traced the broken patterns with her jade-like fingers. To everyone's astonishment, the incomplete array patterns automatically filled in at her fingertips, and the entire array plate radiated a brand new spiritual light.

"An ancient spirit-gathering array?" Yao Yao blurted out, then froze, "How...how would I recognize it?"

Hanxiao proudly raised its head, its icy blue horn gleaming: "Of course! My master is now..." It suddenly paused, hesitating for a long time before finally managing to say, "...basically, very powerful!"

Fu Changsheng couldn't help but chuckle, then took out an ancient-looking array diagram: "This is a fragment of the 'Starry Sky Array' that I acquired in my early years."

Yao Yao took the array diagram, her delicate brows furrowing slightly as the obscure celestial symbols automatically reassembled in her mind. She suddenly pointed to a spot in the northeast corner: "A set of auxiliary stars is missing here."

"Brilliant!" Fu Changsheng exclaimed, slapping the table in admiration. "This modification will increase the power of the formation by at least 20%!"

Hanxiao stomped his feet excitedly: "Master, quickly try to control multiple formations simultaneously!"

Yao Yao understood, and simultaneously spread her hands. A fierce and ruthless "Seven Deadly Swords Formation" appeared in her left hand, while a gentle and peaceful "Spring Breeze and Rain Formation" condensed in her right. The two completely different formations coexisted perfectly in her hands, with spiritual energy flowing between them without any conflict.

"Dual formations operating in parallel." Fu Changsheng's eyes gleamed. "This is a technique that even Nascent Soul formation cultivators find difficult to master."

Suddenly, Yao Yao closed her eyes and concentrated, and thirty-six miniature array flags appeared around her. These array flags moved on their own according to some mysterious trajectory, forming a miniature protective array around her.

Han Xiao excitedly circled around his master, exclaiming, "Incredible! Incredible! From now on, my master will dominate the world with the Dao of Arrays!"

"Hanxiao!" Yaoyao called out softly, but couldn't hide the smile on her lips. She turned to Fu Changsheng and bowed solemnly, "Thank you, Father, for bestowing this opportunity upon me."

She looked up at Fu Changsheng, a determined glint in her eyes: "Father, I wish to go to the Yunshan County Secret Realm."

Upon hearing this, Hanxiao pawed its hooves excitedly, its icy blue horn crackling with lightning: "Master is right! My parents are still guarding the northern entrance of the secret realm, it's a good time to go see them!"

Fu Changsheng's eyebrows twitched slightly: "For Rong-ge'er?"

“Yes.” Yao Yao lightly tapped the air with her jade-like finger, and a three-dimensional array diagram appeared—it was the spiritual energy network of the Yunshan County Secret Realm. “My daughter’s mastery of arrays has greatly improved, and with Grandpa Yu’s understanding of the secret realm,” she said, her fingertip tracing the blood-red barrier in the center, causing the array patterns to twist and deform, “we should be able to break this barrier together.”

Fu Changsheng pondered for a moment.

Nodding and saying:
"Alright, but remember, if you encounter something impossible, stop immediately and listen to your grandfather. Even if you find a way to break the barrier, don't rush to open it. You must report back to me first."

If he remembers correctly.

The center of that secret realm contains at least Nascent Soul level combat power.

Uncle Yu has been recuperating in the secret realm for years and may have recovered somewhat, but he would probably still have a hard time against a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Father, rest assured, your daughter will not act rashly."

……

Yunshan County

Yao Yao stood before a desolate cliff, her fingertips lightly touching the air, outlining an intricate array pattern. As the last stroke fell, a pale blue light screen appeared on the previously empty cliff face, rippling like water.

"This is it," Yao Yao said softly.

Hanxiao excitedly flicked its tail, its horn glowing with an icy blue light: "Master, let's go in quickly! I haven't seen that silly boy Chixiao for almost twenty years!"

Yao Yao smiled gently and stepped into the light curtain.

-

Within the secret realm, spiritual energy abounds, ancient trees reach for the sky, and distant mountains rise and fall amidst swirling clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland.

As soon as Yao Yao stepped into the secret realm, she heard a joyful long howl. Immediately afterwards, a crimson streak of light flashed like lightning and rushed straight into her arms!
"Owner!!"

Chixiao—a crimson-red, fox-like spirit beast—excitedly circled around Yaoyao, its tail wagging so hard it almost flew. It was slightly smaller than Hanxiao, but its scales shone like flames, and its golden eyes gleamed, exuding a lively and innocent charm.

"Chixiao, are you healed?" Yaoyao smiled and rubbed its head.

"It's all better now!" Chi Xiao proudly raised his head. "Grandpa Yu fed me a lot of spiritual medicine, and I can probably fight now!"

Han Xiao snorted coldly: "Heh, is that all the skill you have?"

Chi Xiao bared his teeth defiantly: "Want to have a go?"

"Alright." Yao Yao interrupted them helplessly, turning her gaze to a thatched hut not far away.

In front of the thatched hut, an old man with white hair and beard leaned lazily against a rattan chair, holding a wine gourd in his hand, looking over with hazy, drunken eyes.

"Oh, Yaoyao's here?" Master Yu grinned, shaking his wine gourd. "Did you bring any good wine?"

Yao Yao smiled slightly, took out several jars of spirit wine from her storage bag, and respectfully handed them over: "Father specially prepared 'Millennial Drunken Immortal Wine' for you."

Master Yu's eyes lit up. He snatched the wine jar, broke the seal, took a deep sniff, and exclaimed with delight, "Good wine! Young Master Fu really understands me!"

He tilted his head back and took a big gulp, then squinted at Yao Yao and exclaimed, "Huh? She's reached the Golden Core stage? And she's awakened the Array Dao Spirit Body?"

Yao Yao nodded: "Thanks to Father for giving me this opportunity."

Master Yu thought to himself, "Back then, I knew the Fu family was no ordinary family. Now it seems I bet on them right." He laughed and took another swig of wine. "So, what brings you here this time? Is it about Rong boy?"

Yao Yao's expression turned serious: "Yes, I want to work with Grandpa Yu to figure out how to break the barrier at the center of the secret realm."

Master Yu stroked his beard, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "That barrier is no simple thing; even I haven't been able to fully comprehend it all these years." He paused, then suddenly laughed, "However, now that you have a Daoist Spirit Body, you might really have a chance."

Yao Yao nodded: "Please give me your guidance, Grandpa Yu."

"No problem, no problem!" Master Yu stood up and stretched. "Let's go, let's go check out the central area first."

-

Han Xiao trudged through the frost and mist, traversing the deep valley in the northern part of the secret realm. This place was shrouded in cold mist year-round, the ground covered with glistening ice crystals, and the air filled with pure ice-attribute spiritual energy. This was the habitat of the Frost Spirit Rhinoceros clan, and also the place where Han Xiao grew up in his childhood.

In the distance, two enormous ice rhinoceroses stood silently beside the frozen lake.

"Father! Mother!" Han Xiao rarely shed his usual sharp tongue and arrogance; his voice was filled with the excitement of a long-awaited reunion.

Han Yue nodded slightly, his deep voice like an undercurrent beneath an icy lake: "You're back?"

Han Xiao strode forward, bowed, and said, "Your son has returned."

Frost gently rubbed Hanxiao's forehead with its horn and said softly, "You've lost some weight. Haven't you been cultivating properly outside?"

Han Xiao, unusually, did not refute, and honestly replied, "My cultivation hasn't fallen behind, it's just that I've been following Master around a lot, so there's been a lot of work to do. Master is now a Golden Core cultivator and has even awakened a Array Dao Spirit Body!"

A hint of relief flashed in Han Shuang's eyes: "It seems you have indeed benefited a lot from following her."

Han Xiao snorted and said with feigned arrogance, "Of course! Although my master is sometimes soft-hearted, she is extremely good to her own family. A few days ago, she even specially found me a 'Thousand-Year Cold Marrow Grass' to help me break through my bottleneck."

Han Yue and Han Shuang exchanged a glance, both feeling gratified.

(End of this chapter)