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Chapter 394 The Mysterious Heavenly Tree? (Bonus Chapter! Requesting Monthly Tickets!)

Above Mirror Lake.

A beam of green light landed beside Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu.

Xu Mingxian and the others were already waiting on the side, as were Xu Hei and Xu Bai.

"Father." Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu bowed respectfully.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, his gaze turning toward the Tree King's clone.

Upon seeing Xu Chuan, he stroked his beard and smiled faintly, "Fellow Daoist, how have you been? In just over half a year, your cultivation has broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. Congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Father." Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu's faces lit up with joy, and they clasped their hands in greeting.

Xu Chuan said, "Thank you for your concern, senior. I was already at a bottleneck in my cultivation level last time, but I managed to break through by chance after secluded cultivation in the clan this time."

"By the way, may I ask what brings you here, senior?"

"Naturally, it is what I instructed Fellow Daoist Xu to do."

"This matter has been successfully completed, but unfortunately, its current situation is special. I have already settled it in a certain place and it cannot be moved for the time being."

The younger generation named it Xu Huai.

He is a member of my Xu family.

If you don't believe me, this is proof; you can check it, senior."

As he spoke, Xu Chuan took out a leaf and presented it to the Tree King's clone.

The Tree King frowned slightly. He was somewhat displeased when he heard that the tree had been taken into the Xu family, but when he sensed the aura of the leaves, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Innate Daoist essence?!
This is not the Daoist charm that can be produced by absorbing ordinary innate spiritual objects.

It has to be a true innate talent!

The Xu family is actually willing to give it this great fortune?

The Tree King was shocked. He was certain that the aura of this leaf belonged to his descendant and had now transcended ordinary spiritual wood.

Although it's not complete, he's certain that his descendants are transforming into innate spiritual trees.

Spiritual trees born naturally are extremely rare, even in ancient times.

Even though the Primordial Secret Realm can give birth to a large number of Primordial Spiritual Objects and even Primordial Qi each time, it is almost impossible for a real Primordial Spiritual Tree to appear.

Not to mention the innate spiritual wood that has developed sentience.

"With such good fortune, Xiao Huai's future achievements will far surpass mine. Perhaps being tied to the Xu family is not a bad thing."

"Unfortunately, he still lacks enough innate talent to support his complete transformation, but his current grade is far superior to that of ordinary spirit wood."

"Senior, is there a problem?" Xu Chuan asked when he saw that the man had been silent.

The Tree King's clone shook his head. "It is indeed my descendant. You have raised him very well, far exceeding my expectations. It even has a one in ten thousand chance of transforming into a primordial spirit tree."

"Primordial Spirit Wood?"

"You don't know?" the Tree King asked in astonishment.

"Xiao Huai has indeed undergone changes that I cannot explain. Please explain, senior."

The Tree King's clone stroked his beard and said, "The leaf I sent you contains innate Daoist charm, but it is extremely subtle."

Unless you are of the same kind as us, cultivators like you would need to be at least at the mid-Nascent Soul stage to be able to detect it.

Primordial Spirit Wood is also a naturally occurring object, but it is alive, which is why it is extremely rare.

Of course, the life I am referring to does not mean that it has intelligence.

Just like ordinary trees.

It is extremely difficult for even a tree of our own kind to develop sentience, let alone a tree of our own nature.

I don't know if you've ever heard of the Mysterious Heavenly Vine or the Mysterious Heavenly Tree. They are innate spiritual trees, and very special ones at that.

Even if it's not from the very beginning of time, it could still appear randomly.

Xu Chuan's eyes widened. "Senior, are you saying that Little Locust Tree has the potential to become a Mysterious Immortal Tree?"

"It's very difficult. Fellow Daoist Xu, you should give up hope. You don't even have a one in ten thousand chance of becoming a Primordial Spirit Tree, let alone a Mysterious Heaven Immortal Tree."

Unless you transplant it to a newly opened area.

Only under the influence of the laws of heaven and earth and the baptism of primordial energy can one hope to succeed.

But how is that possible?

Xu Chuan was horrified.

"Xu's Grotto Heaven" is a newly opened grotto heaven, and it is still growing. Each expansion is equivalent to a primordial baptism.

"No wonder Xu Huai looks increasingly mysterious!"

"If he could become a Xuan Tian Immortal Tree, wouldn't there be a chance to give birth to a Xuan Tian Treasure?! And a Xuan Tian Treasure born from a Xuan Tian Immortal Tree with sentience!"

Xu Chuan was overjoyed, but he didn't show it on his face at all.

"Moreover, even if you succeed, you won't see the day it fully matures. The growth cycle of innate spiritual trees like the Xuan Tian Immortal Tree is calculated in thousands of years."

It will take at least two or three hundred thousand years for it to fully mature.

Some even take millions of years.

"A million years?!" Xu Mingshu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise upon hearing this.

Xu Mingxian, on the other hand, kept her eyes inward, lost in thought.

Xu Chuan smiled wryly, "It seems I was overthinking things. This kind of spiritual wood is not something an ordinary person can control."

"It's good that Fellow Daoist Xu has figured it out. This matter cannot be forced." The Tree King's clone continued, "Regarding the last transaction, we are now even."

However, since Xu Huai has become a member of your Xu family.

Then I will naturally continue to look after Tiger King and Flood Dragon King, and hope that you, fellow Daoist, can properly nurture Xu Huai.

With the innate Daoist essence he currently possesses, comparable to the innate spiritual body of your human race and the true spiritual bloodline of the demon race, he is expected to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future.

If he succeeds, it will also benefit your Xu family.

“I understand. As a member of the Xu family, I will not abandon him and will cultivate him as a core member of the Xu family.”

"Thank you. The great calamity is not far off, it's just around the corner. Your Xu family should be careful."

"Senior, I have another question. Have you ever been inside the ancient battlefield?"

You found out?

"I heard it from an elder of my human race."

The Tree King's clone's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "The ancient battlefield is currently agreed upon by all parties to allow only cultivators below the mid-Nascent Soul stage to enter."

However, if a major opportunity arises within, those mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and great cultivators will naturally become restless.

How do I enter the ancient battlefield?

"The great calamity usually lasts for a month. After a month, strange phenomena will appear in the sky above the prison. These are inverted images of the ancient battlefield. If you rush in, you can reach the ancient battlefield."

The Ancient Battlefield will remain open for three months.

Three months outside, three years inside.

Three months later, everyone will be voluntarily removed.

After a pause, the Tree King added, "However, don't think too highly of the ancient battlefield; it's definitely the most dangerous place in the entire Tiannan!"

Countless ferocious ghosts, bizarre monsters, and demons were born.

The most common type of monster is called "Chi," which only has the strength of the early Golden Core stage but is difficult to kill.

Only supernatural powers can harm him.

Magical attacks cannot cause them any real damage.

They usually appear in groups.

If you wish to enter, you should think twice before acting.

"Can those ghosts, demons, or even spiritual attacks harm them?"

"The 'Chi' won't work; it has almost no intelligence and relies solely on instinct. But most other spirits will suffice. However, many of these ghosts are adept at using their souls for attacks."

"Thank you for your explanation, senior. Do you have more detailed information about the creatures on the ancient battlefield?"

"So you've made up your mind to go in?"

"Yes."

"Alright, I'll tell you everything I know, including some of the most dangerous environments and perilous places on the ancient battlefield."

Of course, that's only one aspect.

"Thank you, senior."

Xu Chuan, Xu Mingxian, and Xu Mingshu all bowed with their hands clasped in greeting.

The Tree King's clone used its divine sense to convey everything it knew to Xu Chuan.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, the ancient battlefield contains great secrets. Some of them may seem like opportunities, but they are actually very dangerous. Don't let greed blind you."

"I understand."

The Tree King finished speaking and nodded slightly.

In an instant, his figure transformed into countless green light spots and vanished into the air.

"Let's go, we should head back."

"Yes, Father," Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu said, bowing. Xu Chuan then looked at Xu Bai and Xu Hei and said with a faint smile, "I will entrust the gate of 'Qinghai Forest' to you. Mo Yue has already broken through and become a transformed great demon."

My Xu family will also do everything in our power to help you achieve this goal.

"Uncle Xu, leave it to me, Xiaobai. With the pills sent by my master, I'm confident I can break through to the late stage of the third rank in about ten years."

No one can take away the right to guard the Yunjin Mountains.

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "If you have the opportunity to be recruited into the 'Ten Thousand Mountains,' don't miss it. The more you understand them, the easier it will be for my Xu family to attack them in the future."

However, don't let their sweet talk corrupt you.

"Don't worry, even if you give me a few wives, I will not betray the Xu family."

"gone."

Xu Chuan chuckled and left "Qinghai Forest" with Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu.

Xu Bai then immediately returned to the Yunjin Mountains.

Back to Bihan Pool.

Xu Chuan said to Xu Mingxian, "Rest for two days, then go to the Guangling County Alliance and set up a third-grade low-level defensive array for them."

"Yes, Father." Xu Mingxian nodded without the slightest hesitation.

"Father, then we shall take our leave."

Xu Mingshu and Xu Mingxian took their leave at the same time.

Two days later.

Xu Mingxian went to the headquarters of the Immortal Martial Alliance.

These elders of the Immortal Martial Alliance had been eagerly awaiting his arrival.

Xu Mingxian was aloof by nature and didn't get close to them much. After exchanging pleasantries, he began to carry out the task that Xu Chuan had given him.

If this were in Tiannan, Xu Mingxian could set up a third-order formation in less than three or four days.

Unfortunately, the Immortal Martial Alliance headquarters lacks the support of spiritual veins, greatly increasing the difficulty of setting up the grand formation.

Fortunately, it only took him a little over ten days.

Xu Mingxian departed, respectfully seen off by a group of elders from the Immortal Martial Alliance.

And on the very next day.

The Guangling branch finally returned to Dongxi.

One after another, Dharma boats came and took them away.

In less than half a day, the place was deserted.

As for its ownership, it has been temporarily handed over to the Immortal Martial Alliance for management.

In order to develop rapidly, the Guangling branch was established.

As for the merger.

It had already been decided long before Xu Chuan learned of the impending calamity.

In order to further develop and expand in Tiannan, we will also open up new branches at the appropriate time.

Returning now.

Not only is a great calamity approaching, but the annual festival is also less than two months away.

The Xu family will hold a clan competition.

This event will be unprecedented in scale, open to everyone in Dongxi, and divided into two levels.

Less than 60 years and less than two 60 years.

The top 32 will all receive generous rewards!

On the third day after the Guangling branch returned.

A detached voice echoed for hundreds of miles around.

"From this day forward, the Xu family of Dongxi will close the mountain. Anyone who trespasses without cause will be put to death!"

The sound lingered and resonated far and wide.

Qingjiang City, the closest city to Dongxi, had spies from various factions. Upon hearing this news, they were immediately alarmed.

Many of the independent cultivators also rushed out of Qingjiang City to the outside of Dongxi to watch from afar.

"Dongxi is gone?" A Qi Refining cultivator, hovering in the air on his sword, asked in a daze.

"Fellow Daoist is joking. How could Dongxi not be seen? In my humble opinion, this must be due to an array, such as an illusion array!"

"I see. But why would the Xu family go to such lengths? Even if they were to seal off the mountain, there would be no need to conceal their existence."

"I don't know about that."

The news of the Xu family of Dongxi closing the mountain spread quickly.

Within just a few days, the news spread to the Great Wei, Great Liang, and Great Jin, reaching the ears of those Golden Core cultivators.

They could easily guess the reason why the Xu family did this.

But they just scoffed and then paid no more attention.

Because they knew that such tricks were useless; a low-grade third-order illusion array could not withstand the divine sense of a mid-to-late stage Golden Core cultivator.

A casual glance will reveal the clues.

To truly survive a catastrophe, one must endure for more than a month.

It can only be said that ignorant people are always short-sighted.

They never imagined that Xu Mingxian had set up a high-grade third-tier composite array.

Unless one breaks into the formation, even a Golden Core cultivator might not be able to detect it using only divine sense.

Some people tried to venture into the cave to find out what was going on.

But he never came out again.

No remains were found.

This is actually more frightening.

After several such attempts, no one dared to test the Xu family of Dongxi anymore.

And inside the cave stream.

With the annual festival approaching, the Xu clan's clan gathering has become quite noisy.

The content of the clan comparison was posted in various places in the form of a list.

The news spread to every household in Dongxi, and the whole area was abuzz with excitement.

In a courtyard of the Xu family mansion, the faint sound of swords clashing could be heard.

Xu Chongjian gently stroked the ancient sword in his arms, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"Qingxiu, it seems I'll finally get to have a full-fledged match with Fei Ge this time."

He muttered to himself, his sword aura contained but not unleashed, yet it already caused the temperature in the quiet room to drop sharply.

After obtaining the fragments of the Sword Manual from the Lei family, Xu Chuan handed them over to Xu Chongjian for him to study and comprehend.

Xu Chongjian was overjoyed.

This "Sword Classic" seems to have shown him the path of swordsmanship.

In just over half a month, he made rapid progress in kendo.

"There's still a month and a half left. Maybe I can grasp a trace of the true meaning of swordsmanship. No, I definitely can!"

"Without this true essence of swordsmanship, I would still have been defeated by Brother Fei."

Last time, he was defeated before he had even fully witnessed Xu Chongfei's supernatural abilities.

The true meaning of supernatural powers can only be countered by the true meaning of supernatural powers!
On the other side...

Xu Chongfei boasted to Xu Deyue and Ye Fan, "Father, Mother, don't worry, I will definitely win the championship in this Qingxiu Tournament!"

Young and spirited, with his talents fully revealed.

"Stop showing off!" Ye Fan laughed and scolded, "Xu family, you are not without rivals. Although Wen Jing's path of dual cultivation of body and mind is still lacking, he has not yet reached the second level in body refinement."

But after months of hard work, his physique is now comparable to that of any peak-level first-tier demon beast, and his strength is astonishing.

Moreover, he recently reached the peak of Foundation Establishment.

It won't be easy for you to beat him.

“Father, since you think so highly of him, then I will definitely defeat him and show you,” Xu Chongfei said defiantly.

Xu Deyue shook her head and chuckled. She knew Ye Fan was trying to provoke Xu Chongfei, but she didn't stop him.

Although the Xu family is united, there is no shortage of competition among them.

Only in this way can we maintain our vitality.

She looked at Chen Yulian, who was standing to the side, and said, "Yulian, you can also participate and see how my Xu family compares to your Chen family?"

"Yes, Mother, your daughter-in-law understands."

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