Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 390 Treasure Selection (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets This Afternoon!)

These magical treasures, if placed in the outside world, would be enough to cause a great deal of competition among Golden Core cultivators.

But now it is presented to the two of them in this way, for them to choose from.

"Is this the foundation of the Xu family?"

A subtle ripple stirred within Mei Yun's calm eyes.

Although he became Xu Chuan's apprentice, his special circumstances prevented him from joining the core of the Xu family.

Of course, he could also guess that the Xu family had a deep foundation.

But I didn't expect it to be so deep, so easily producing so many mid-grade magic treasures.

Some of them are even comparable in value to ordinary high-grade magic treasures.

Soon, Mei Yun's gaze was firmly drawn to one of the magical treasures.

It was a large seal, about a foot square.

The seal is dark gold in color, neither gold nor jade, and its texture is warm and smooth with an indescribable sense of weight.

The seal knob is not decorated with auspicious beasts such as dragons, lions, or chimeras, but is instead carved with undulating mountains and winding rivers.

The mountains and rivers are majestic and the waterways are dynamic and lifelike, a masterpiece of nature.

It's as if a miniature version of a magnificent landscape has been condensed into a small space.

The bottom of the seal is engraved with four ancient and vigorous seal characters: "Eternally Guarding the Mountains and Rivers!"
This seal floats quietly, without emitting the dazzling light of other magical treasures. Instead, it possesses a unique aura that is as serene as a mountain and as all-encompassing as the sea.

"This magic weapon seems very suitable for gathering fortune and refining into a natal magic weapon."

Xu Deling noticed Mei Yun's gaze, smiled slightly, and with a light tap of his fingertip, the Mountain and River Seal slowly flew to Mei Yun's front, its aura becoming even clearer.

"This treasure is called the 'Mountain and River Seal'. It is made primarily from sunken gold from the North Sea and mysterious jade from the earth's veins, supplemented with various earth and water-attribute materials."

The name "Mountain and River Seal" comes from the idea of ​​miniaturizing mountains and rivers within a small space.

Xu Deling introduced with a smile: "This seal combines offense and defense."

When defending against enemies, it can transform into a mountain phantom to suppress them, weighing over ten thousand jin, or it can draw upon the energy of water veins to bind and scour them.

When defending, it can activate the illusory image of mountains and rivers to protect the whole body, forming a stable barrier of its own.

In terms of defensive power alone, it ranks among the top three of these magical treasures!
The four characters 'Eternally Guardian Mountains and Rivers' on the bottom of the seal contain a sealing power, and it was made from scraps of my grandfather's 'Chongxuan Seal'.

It has a certain restraining effect on evil spirits and demonic energy.

There's even a slight chance it will trigger an effect that shakes the soul.

Mei Yun listened with a look of admiration in her eyes, and became increasingly satisfied.

Without further hesitation, he reached out and gently held the Mountain and River Seal, feeling the warmth and weight in his palm, and solemnly said, "I will choose this seal."

"Yes, these are the control hand gestures."

Xu Deling nodded slightly, and then transmitted the Dharma through his divine sense.

"Thank you, Deling!" Mei Yun said, clasping her hands in thanks.

Then, Xu Deling looked at Xu Mingxuan and asked, "Third Uncle, do you have someone you like?"

Xu Mingxuan's gaze slowly wandered among the remaining magical treasures.

Finally, the gaze fell upon the seven-story glazed pagoda.

This tower is translucent, as if it were not a solid object, but rather formed from flowing, seven-colored light. Tiny, dust-like bell shadows hang from the eaves of each level.

It moves without wind, yet it is completely silent.

Unlike other magical treasures that exude a strong sense of aggression or defense, it possesses a wondrous Daoist charm that encompasses all things and contains the universe within.

"Third Uncle has taken a liking to this 'Seven-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda'?"

Xu Deling noticed his gaze lingering.

With a gentle flick of her slender, white fingers, the crystal pagoda gracefully flew to her.

Its radiance is understated, making it appear even more crystal clear.

“This treasure is quite special,” Xu Deling explained. “It is also a combination of offense and defense, but in terms of direct offensive power or defensive strength, it is far inferior to the ‘Mountain and River Seal’ from before.”

Its true beauty lies in its seven layers of storage space.

My niece named it "Seven Treasures Room".

"In this 'Seven Treasures Room,' each floor can store one treasure, as long as it is an inanimate object, even spirit stones or spirit herbs are acceptable."

The stronger, higher the grade, and more compatible the attributes of the treasures stored inside.

The greater the power that this "Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda" can unleash, the stronger its power will be.

Its power is comparable to that of a top-grade magic weapon with six patterns.

The "Seven Treasures Room" is more like a harmonizer, capable of converting the power of the stored treasures to a certain extent and enhancing the tower's structure.

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun, who was standing next to him, both showed surprise on their faces.

The method of crafting this magical artifact is truly unheard of.

"There are magical artifacts with such...peculiar effects?"

Xu Mingxuan raised an eyebrow, finding it quite novel.

Mei Yun couldn't help but glance at the glazed pagoda a few more times, thinking to herself: What kind of boundless imagination could conceive of such a special magical treasure?

Xu Deling laughed and said, "I figured this out by accident."

If Uncle San doesn't like it or finds it troublesome, he can always look at other magical treasures.

Items like the "Heavenly Void Cauldron" and the "Beast Emperor Bell" are in no way inferior to the "Mountain and River Seal."

Xu Mingxuan did not answer immediately, but instead gazed once more at the dazzling pagoda before him.

A short while later.

He made his decision, saying, "No need, this one will do."

Third Uncle trusts his intuition and also has faith in Deling's expertise in weapon crafting.

Having said that, he reached out and gently lifted the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into his palm.

Seeing this, Xu Deling stopped trying to persuade him.

He immediately used his divine sense to transmit the detailed incantation for controlling the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

In particular, how to open and secure the seven layers of storage space.

Xu Mingxuan grasped the essence of it and immediately felt that it was far more profound than the ordinary methods of refining magical artifacts.

After selecting their treasures, the two did not linger.

Xu Mingxuan carefully put away the newly acquired "Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda," and together with Mei Yun, bid farewell to Xu Deling and left her courtyard.

Xu Mingxuan naturally wanted to return to his residence to refine the magical artifact.

And find an opportunity to place seven treasures inside, to see just how much its power can be enhanced.

Mei Yun, on the other hand, needs to go to Bihan Pool for seclusion again, as Xu Chuan had instructed her.

His immediate priority is to cultivate the secret technique in the "Nine Heavens Guiding Qi Tribulation Dao Chapter" in order to gain control over his special physique.

Restrain the "instinct" that unintentionally and automatically draws upon the surrounding fortune.

This matter concerns my own path and the avoidance of unnecessary trouble, so it is of utmost urgency.

"I'm back."

Mei Yunfei flew back to Bihan Pool and heard Xu Chuan's voice.

He stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Yes, Master, I obtained a 'Mountain and River Seal' from Deling, which is very suitable as a treasure for enhancing one's fortune."

"Hmm." Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

"Then this disciple will go into seclusion to cultivate the secret technique, and will not disturb Master's quiet cultivation."

After saying this, he returned to his bamboo hut.

Immortal Martial Alliance General Alliance.

The elders waited for half an incense stick's time.

Finally, Xu Deheng replied.

"The head of the Xu family said that there is no need to care about the alliance of the three families of Wei, Jin and Liang. As long as the Xu family does not fall, they will not take action against the Immortal Martial Alliance."

Moreover, they don't have time to deal with this in the short term.

"That's all?" A golden-robed elder from the Immortal Martial Alliance raised an eyebrow.

"Patriarch Xu also said that if we are not at ease, he will have Elder Mingxian come to the Alliance to set up a third-order formation after a while."

"A third-tier formation?"

Many elders in the main hall exclaimed in surprise, their faces beaming with joy. One of them said, "With this third-tier formation, our alliance will have nothing to worry about."

"Yes, even if it's just a low-grade third-tier item, it's impossible for someone below the late stage of the Golden Core realm to break through it on their own. Even someone at the late stage of the Golden Core realm would need to spend ten days to half a month attacking it."

As for the siege, even with only two early-stage Golden Core cultivators and one mid-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Great Wei, Great Jin, and Great Liang, they were still unable to break through the great formation.

unless"

Someone chimed in, "Elder Gu is saying that unless their elite forces are all deployed, right?"

"However, the probability of this is too low."

The panic within the Immortal Martial Alliance gradually subsided.

Public opinion has even shifted the narrative to the point that only the three families should be worried about the Xu family and the Immortal Martial Alliance's attack.

The Imperial City of the Great Wei Dynasty.

Lei Family Hall.

The wisps of sandalwood incense smoke curled upwards, but could not dispel the somber atmosphere in the hall.

Lei Yunchao, the head of the Lei family, sat in the main seat with a solemn expression.

To the left and right of him sat Jiang Huarong, the head of the Jiang family, and Lin Chaofeng, the head of the Lin family, respectively.

Both of them had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment cultivation.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were filled with confusion and worry.

"Brother Lei."

Jiang Huarong spoke first, his voice tinged with anxiety, "The Cao family has suddenly formed an alliance with the Great Jin and the Great Liang..."
What exactly is the purpose of this move?

A thousand-year-old nemesis, forming an alliance so easily, and even handing over the territory of my Great Wei to Great Liang?
This is self-destruction; is abandoning me tantamount to disregarding me?

Lin Chaofeng's expression was solemn, and a jade ring on his finger slowly turned as he waved his hand and said, "Brother Jiang, please be at ease."

The Cao family patriarch was no ordinary man; his actions were likely for the sake of a great calamity that would last for a thousand years.

"Does this mean the Cao family believes they cannot survive this calamity with only the Wei capital and us?"

Lei Yunchao slowly raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over the two of them.

His voice was heavy as he said, "What Brother Lin said is one of the key points."

This calamity will likely be several times more devastating than the last one.

"One of them?" Lin Chaofeng and Jiang Huarong both frowned. Jiang Huarong said, "Could there be other reasons?"

"You can tell by looking at whose house is more lively now."

Lin Chaofeng thought of something and said, "Brother Lei is right. The Cao family patriarch is afraid of the Xu family, fearing that they will take advantage of this calamity to settle scores later?"

"In the past six months, three Golden Core cultivators have been born in succession. The number of Golden Core cultivators in the Xu family of Dongxi has exceeded the total number of Golden Core cultivators in all other forces."

How could this not frighten his enemies?

Among the various factions, the Cao family and the Xu family have the deepest grudges.

Neither of them would let the other go.

Unfortunately, the Xu family grew too fast, far exceeding the Cao family's expectations.

That's why he formed an alliance between the Sima and Liu families.

Besides wanting to resist the great calamity, they also wanted the two families to share the burden of the Xu family's attacks, and even hoped that the three families would join forces to destroy and divide the Xu family.

"Brother Lei's analysis is reasonable." Lin Chaofeng nodded in agreement.

"Brother Lei, do you think they have a chance of doing it?" Jiang Huarong asked curiously.

Lei Yunchao pondered for a moment, then shook his head and sighed softly, "Whether it's surviving the great calamity of a thousand years or destroying the Xu family, it's all unpredictable."

I'd say it's a 50/50 split.

The other two remained silent.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

After a while.

"Then what should we do?" Jiang Huarong couldn't help but ask. "If the Cao family leaves in full force, won't the Great Wei capital become an empty shell?"
When the great calamity arrives, can we, the other cultivators in the imperial city, and the third-tier grand formation possibly withstand it?

“It shouldn’t be possible,” Lei Yunchao said.

Lin Chaofeng looked at Lei Yunchao: "Brother Lei, this matter concerns the survival of our three families. You need to ask Ancestor Cao in person to see how he plans to arrange things for our three families."

Some time ago, he also told us to prepare for a great calamity.

Now they've turned around and allied with their sworn enemy, defecting to the Great Liang. It feels like they're making a fool of us.

"Very well." Lei Yunchao nodded and sighed, "I will go and ask Fellow Daoist Cao himself. You all wait here for a moment."

Lei Yunchao immediately went to the Great Wei Imperial Palace.

He was led into a side hall.

Soon after, Cao Jiyi walked in with an unusually warm smile on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Lei, it's rare for you to come and sit here with me."

He sat down in the main seat, dismissed the maids, and only the two of them remained in the hall.

"Fellow Daoist Cao, how have you been?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Lei Yunchao cut straight to the point: "The reason I came here is because your alliance with the Liu and Sima families was so sudden that it caught my Lei family off guard."

Moreover, forming an alliance is one thing, but why also incorporate its territory into the Great Liang?

It's truly baffling.

Cao Jiyi's smile faded slightly, and he sighed softly, "Since Fellow Daoist Lei has come to ask in person, I, Cao, will not hide anything from you."

"In this great calamity, my Cao family feels we have no hope."

He observed Lei Yunchao's expression and continued, "Forming an alliance with Liu and Sima and temporarily returning to Daliang is truly a last resort for survival."

By pooling the strength and resources of these three families, and relying on the methods of the Great Liang, only then can we have a realistic chance of success.

Lei Yunchao was shocked, and then sighed, "It seems we have all underestimated this calamity. If that's the case, is the Cao family planning to move the entire clan to Daliang?"

"Almost there. The first batch of elite troops will set off in a few days."

Cao Jiyi nodded, his eyes fixed intently on Lei Yunchao, "Fellow Daoist Lei, your Lei family is closely connected with the Jiang and Lin families. Would you be willing to join my Cao family?"

If the three of you join us, our ability to resist the great calamity will be greatly enhanced.

Cao Jiyi made no mention of the Xu family of Dongxi, only speaking of the heavy calamity.

This made Lei Yunchao even more certain that the Cao family was afraid of the Xu family, which was why they went to Daliang to avoid disaster.

Lei Yunchao remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided by me alone. I need to discuss it carefully with fellow Daoists Jiang and Lin."

Cao Jiyi seemed to have anticipated this, and without pressing him, he smiled faintly and said, "That's only right. I, Cao, await your good news."

Even if you don't want to, it doesn't matter.

After all, everyone has their own ambitions.

Lei Yun bowed slightly, then transformed into a streak of light and departed, returning to the Lei family.

This journey took only half an incense stick's time.

Lei Family Hall.

When Jiang Huarong saw Lei Yunchao walk in, he immediately stood up and asked, "Brother Lei, how is it?"

"There isn't much useful information." Lei Yunchao sat down and sighed softly. "Either we move with the Cao family or we stay in the capital."

Is there even a choice?

Jiang Huarong sat down with a livid face and sighed, "Even if we stay, without someone to oversee the imperial city's formation, it will only be breached faster."

Lin Chaofeng thought for a moment and said, "There is a choice."

His gaze swept over the other two. "In this world today, the Cao family, the Sima family, and the Liu family have formed an alliance, so they naturally have a chance to survive the great calamity of a thousand years."

However, the Xu family of Dongxi is also a possibility.

No?
Otherwise, why would the Cao family patriarch be so worried and scheme to bring about an alliance among the three families?

Jiang Huarong said, "Brother Lin, are you saying we should join the Xu family?"

Lei Yunchao recalled the mysterious and unpredictable methods Xu Chuan had witnessed when he emerged from seclusion and said, "If the Xu family is willing, this is indeed an option for us."

"How could I not want to?"

Jiang Huarong smiled confidently and said, "The foundation of our three families is not much worse than that of the Cao family. Helping the Xu family resist the great calamity of a thousand years will definitely increase our chances of success."

(End of this chapter)