Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 616 Summoning
"Ancestor Lihuo...died from injuries?"

Chen Mu was shocked and said in disbelief: "How could this be?"

Li Huo was a Nascent Soul cultivator and also the ancestor of a sect. His life and death was related to the prosperity and decline of the sect. What kind of injury could cause him to die without any warning in just a few years?

You have to know that the last time Chen Mu left the mountain was only six or seven years ago. In other words, the Lihuo Patriarch died not long after he left...

Xu Jingyang sighed again and frowned, "I don't know the specific details, I only know that as early as sixteen or seventeen years ago, each of the three sects in Beiyuan sent a Yuanying ancestor to the Central Plains to discuss matters.

After returning from that time, the ancestor was plagued by injuries. After holding on for more than ten years, he passed away with regret..."

"Sixteen or seventeen years ago?"

Chen Mu raised his eyebrows slightly. At that time, he seemed to have just returned from the Western Desert...

Thinking of this, his eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, "Could it be that Master is in seclusion and anxious to form a fetus because Ancestor Lihuo feels that his time is running out and is worried that the sect will have no successors, so he made this choice?"

He nodded slowly. He thought so. After all, among the Nascent Soul seeds of the sect, only his master had the greatest chance of forming a Nascent Soul...

But why did the three sects of Beiyuan suffer such serious injuries when they went to the Central Plains to discuss matters?

Xu Jingyang seemed to see through his doubts and shook his head in advance, sighing, "I still don't know what the ancestor went to the Middle Earth to discuss. If you want to know, you might as well ask Uncle Zhuang after you return. I'm sure he will tell you."

Chen Mu was stunned: "Master has come out of seclusion?"

Xu Jingyang laughed heartily and said in a loud voice: "Not only has he come out of retreat, but Uncle Zhuang has already formed his Nascent Soul, becoming another ancestor of our Fushan Changhe!"

As soon as these words came out, Chen Mu was instantly delighted. Feeling proud, he looked up to the sky and laughed loudly. Then he nodded in understanding and said, "No wonder Qingzhu Mountain's attitude changed. It turns out that it's because Master has successfully formed an infant and filled the vacancy left by the Lihuo Patriarch."

Xu Jingyang nodded and said, "And it's not just that. Long before Master Zhuang formed his infant, the True Man Chishan of the Lihuo lineage inherited many relics from the Lihuo Patriarch and, with the help of various spiritual objects, he forcibly formed his infant and broke through!

Although the path is limited to the early stage of the Nascent Soul, he is still a Nascent Soul cultivator after all, right?

Right now, our Fushan Changhe has lost the Lihuo Patriarch, but has gained two Nascent Soul cultivators. Our strength can be said to have increased rather than decreased!"

Hearing this, Chen Mu secretly clicked his tongue and nodded, saying: "Master, this can be regarded as a case of breaking down before building up..."

Xu Jingyang smiled and said, "Who says it's not true? The Qianyuan Sect is still trying to take advantage of our sect's weakness and replace us. They don't even consider who is the lucky star of Beiyuan!"

Chen Mu had also heard of Qianyuan Sect.

This sect is quite powerful, with two Nascent Soul ancestors and many Golden Core True Immortals. Apart from the three sects in Beiyuan, this sect is the most powerful.
However, the Qianyuan Sect had never shown any intention of competing for supremacy, but after this incident, they suddenly stood out...

The two chatted for a while and gradually approached the mountain gate.

Looking at the remaining mountain gate, my mind is filled with mixed thoughts.

After being away for several years and experiencing many changes during this period, Chen Mu finally returns, but he has different feelings.

But before he could fully appreciate it, a Taoist child appeared on a crane and called out in the air, "Master Xu, have you returned to report on your mission?"

Xu Jingyang nodded and smiled, "Qingzhu Mountain understands the general trend and has agreed to the mountain gate's proposal."

The Taoist boy was delighted to hear this and said with a smile, "That's great. The headmaster will be waiting in the Mountain and River Hall. Master Xu can go with Master Chen later."

After saying this, without waiting for Xu Jingyang's response, the Taoist boy turned to Chen Mu and asked, "May I ask if this is Master Chen in person?"

Chen Mu nodded, feeling a little curious.

Look at this Taoist boy with red lips and white teeth. He has good spiritual talent. Although he has only the Qi Condensation cultivation level, he is neither humble nor arrogant towards the Golden Core True Person, and is quite likable.

He recognized me at first sight, clearly coming here on orders. There were only a few people in the mountain gate who could detect me so quickly, but I didn't know who they were from...

Perhaps he could empathize with her, Xu Jingyang smiled and said, "Junior Brother Chen, don't underestimate this kid. He was personally taught by Patriarch Tianxing, and his talent is terrifying."

The Taoist boy grinned and said, "Master Xu, you are too kind. In front of Master Chen, my talent is nothing."

He turned to Chen Mu and said, "Master Chen, since the beginning of my cultivation, I have often heard the ancestor mention you. Today I have the honor of meeting you. You are indeed extraordinary, with the demeanor of a banished immortal..."

Seeing him praising him so much, Chen Mu couldn't help but shake his head and smile, and then he remembered that Patriarch Tianxing had taken care of him many times, so he had an idea and took out a bottle of spirit beads and handed it over.

"Since you are a disciple of Patriarch Tianxing, you must practice diligently."

The Taoist boy was stunned for a moment, then he said with joy: "I will remember Master Chen's teachings!"

The spirit pearl is indeed precious, but Chen Mu's closeness is the fundamental reason why he is so happy.

Xu Jingyang curled his lips at this and pretended to complain, "Junior Brother Chen is very generous, but it makes things difficult for us."

As soon as these words were spoken, the two of them burst into laughter.

The Taoist boy also chuckled twice, but then he remembered his mission and hurriedly said, "Oh, Master Chen, Patriarch Tianxing ordered you to go to the Mountain and River Palace to meet him. Patriarch Zhuang is also waiting in the palace."

Chen Mu quickly steadied himself and bowed in the direction of the Mountain and River Hall from a distance, saying, "Disciple, I obey your orders."

He was originally worried about whether to meet the headmaster first or to go to Hexu Mountain to meet his master. Now it was better to meet them at the same time, which saved him a lot of trouble.

The Taoist boy turned around first to lead the way. He gently patted the neck of the crane under his crotch. Immediately, a clear cry was heard. The crane flapped its wings, rose into the clouds, and in the blink of an eye turned into a black dot and flew away.

Chen Mu and the other man smiled at each other, then stood up and followed closely behind.

After a short while, the three of them landed in front of the Mountain and River Palace together.

"Ancestor, Master Chen and Master Xu are here." The Taoist boy shouted outside the hall.

"Just come in. I've never seen you be so polite before!"

Patriarch Tianxing laughed and scolded the Taoist boy, and his words were heard from afar.

The Taoist boy chuckled and gestured sideways, "Please come in, two masters."

Chen Mu nodded to show that he understood, then adjusted his robe sleeves slightly and walked proudly into the hall.

At this time in the Shanhe Hall, there were more than a few people sitting below, but there were three people sitting at the top.

One of them had gray hair and beard, wore a cloud robe, and had a tall and straight figure. Who else could he be but the Taoist Tianxing?

Beside his left hand was a young Taoist priest wearing feathered robes and a star-shaped crown, with sharp eyes. It was none other than Zhuang Yan, who had just formed a fetus.

As for the last person, he is the stern-looking and majestic Chishan Patriarch.

Chen Mu didn't dare to be rude, so he stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Disciple Chen Mu, I pay my respects to all the ancestors..."

Taoist Tian Xing looked at him for a moment and spoke first, "Where have you been traveling, kid? How did your realm improve so quickly?"

Chen Mu pondered and said, "My disciple has traveled to the East China Sea and Southern Xinjiang, and has had a small opportunity..."

(End of this chapter)