Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 396 Guidance for "Seeking Monthly Tickets!"

"How is your martial arts eye training going?"

“It’s incredibly profound,” Xu Jingwu said. “It not only greatly enhances my comprehension, but also allows me to easily spot the flaws in others’ moves and martial arts techniques when I watch them practice.”

Even the spells of cultivators can mostly be seen to have flaws under the Heavenly Eye.

In addition, when fully activated, even in the eyes of their grandchildren, their speed and moves will be slowed down several times, and their physical abilities will be temporarily enhanced.

However, this method should not be used lightly, as it can easily lead to mental fatigue.

"You can spot the flaws in the spell?" Xu Chuan smiled. "Then take a look at my spell and see what you think."

Xu Chuan flipped his palm, and countless green lights condensed, instantly forming a twelve-petaled blue lotus. The blue lotus, like a piece of emerald, spun around in his palm.

Every five breaths, a cycle of flourishing and decay occurs.

Flowers bloom and fade, just like the cycle of the four seasons.

"This"

Xu Jingwu had a headband on his forehead, but now it had fallen off, and the pale red vertical mark was fully exposed, staring intently at Xu Chuan's palm.

"How mysterious, how perfect, how terrifying the magic is!"

After a moment, Xu Jingwu murmured, "This is the first time I have ever seen such magic."

Xu Chuan gently grasped it, and the green lotus, like thousands of fireflies, transformed into countless green lights and dissipated.

"This is just a spell I created casually. Don't underestimate cultivators. The path of cultivators has long been perfected; it is a broad and unobstructed road."

Of course, not everyone can do this.

This spell contains the true essence of supernatural powers, and it is the complete essence of supernatural powers.

"Is this what supernatural power is?" Xu Jingwu said, "I have only studied the supernatural powers recorded in the clan, but I have never witnessed their use."

“There are countless true meanings in the world, and any one of them can be used to create supernatural powers.” Xu Chuan said, “Although your martial arts focus on tempering and strengthening your physical body…”

But to go further, one must have a deep understanding of the universe and all things.

All laws share the same origin.

Ultimately, spiritual cultivation boils down to an understanding of the universe.

The key to this is the understanding of the laws.

If one comprehends the principles deeply enough, one can even achieve the creation of the world.

That wasn't some hidden paradise, but rather a world just like the one we live in.

"Ancestor, is this really possible?"

"Of course, but I estimate that even becoming an immortal would be far from enough," Xu Chuan said with a faint smile. "Even if a cultivator reaches the Mahayana stage, they are only standing at the threshold of comprehending the laws."

The fairyland is the true place for cultivation to comprehend the laws of nature.

Xu Jingwu was greatly shocked and looked at Xu Chuan, saying, "Ancestor, were you perhaps a reincarnation of a true immortal in your previous life? Otherwise, why are you so powerful?"
Knowing so much?

His heart was filled with reverence.

"I dreamt that I was a reincarnation of a true immortal." Xu Chuan laughed. "The true meaning of supernatural powers is just the most superficial manifestation of the laws, not even a fraction of its power."

Once you reach the limit of your cultivation in the Yuanwu Realm, you can study martial arts supernatural powers and combine the true meaning of supernatural powers with martial arts.

I believe this will be of great benefit to you in perfecting your martial arts path.

Even if it takes decades or centuries, it would be worthwhile.

"Grandson has learned his lesson."

"By the way, this 'Body Refining Manual' is an ancient method of body cultivation. You can take it and study it to see if you can develop a more effective method for tempering the physical body in martial arts."

Xu Chuan took out a jade slip from his storage ring and handed it to Xu Jingwu.

Xu Jingwu accepted the gift with both hands, then bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, Ancestor. I am grateful for your teachings and will remember them."

"Okay, go ahead." Xu Chuan smiled and nodded. "I'll be waiting for you to win the 'Youth Competition'."

"Grandson will certainly live up to the expectations of his grandfather."

Xu Jingwu then left.

Time flies, and it's already the 25th of the twelfth lunar month.

Inside the cave, a vibrant and lively atmosphere prevails, with a warm breeze caressing your face.

There was none of the bleakness of the outside world in the dead of winter; instead, there was the vibrant energy of spring.

The clan's territory was located in a spacious square at the foot of the mountain.

The plaza, paved with bluestone, was as smooth as a mirror, and now it was teeming with people, their noise as faint as the sea.

In the center of the square, two arenas stood majestically, each thirty feet long and wide, and about one foot high.

One of them is blue-green in color, like new leaves in early spring, full of vitality. This is the stage for the "Qingxiu Competition".

The other one is jet black, deep and heavy, and is the arena for the "Jiazi Tournament".

Both arenas were surrounded by faint yellow spiritual patterns that appeared and disappeared.

These are all second-tier high-grade protective formations, sufficient to withstand fierce battles between Foundation Establishment cultivators.

To the east of the arena, there is a nine-tiered platform with a jade railing, offering the best view.

This is the place where the core members of the Xu family observe the ceremony. Only direct descendants within the first three generations and a few outstanding fourth-generation descendants are qualified to sit here.

To ensure that onlookers outside the square and further away could also have a clear view of the battle, Xu Chuan had ordered Xu Deling to make arrangements in advance.

At this moment, on the north and south sides of the arena, two huge Xuan Guang Mirrors floated in the sky, their surfaces as smooth as water, with spiritual light flowing around them.

Each mirror is divided into two screens, left and right, which project the arena scenes of the "Qingxiu Competition" and the "Jiazi Competition" in real time.

Every detail is vividly displayed, with sound and image synchronized.

By the end of Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the area around the arena was already packed with people.

The Xu family members, members of their vassal families, and the cultivators from the Jiang, Lei, and Lin families who were staying there were all present.

Besides them, there were also many guards and servants, and even ordinary people living in the cave, all of whom brought their families to occupy good positions early on, eagerly waiting.

The cacophony of voices, excited shouts, and greetings among acquaintances blended together, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere.

The sun is high in the sky, and it will soon be 9:00 AM.

On the high platform to the east, people began to take their seats. They were all respected members of the Xu family, such as Xu Deheng, Xu Derui, and Xu Chonghui.

They spoke in hushed tones, their eyes occasionally glancing down at the arena and the crowd below.

Just as everyone's expectations reached their peak—

"Boo! Hah! Hah!"

Several streaks of light, each a different color yet incredibly powerful, burst through the air from somewhere on the mountain and instantly landed in the main area at the very front of the platform.

The radiance faded, revealing several figures.

It was Xu Chuan, Xu Mingwei's second-generation descendant, Xu Dezhao, Xu Deling, Xu Deyue and other third-generation descendants, as well as Xu Chuan's disciples Ye Fan and Mei Yun.

They did not display the aura of the Golden Core.

But their appearance immediately silenced the noisy square.

Xu Chuan sat with Bai Jing, Xu Mingwei sat with Yang Ronghua, Xu Mingxuan sat with Zhang Wanqing, and so on.

Immediately.

As if they had rehearsed a thousand times, everyone in the square, whether cultivators or mortals, bowed and clasped their hands in salute, their voices rising in unison like a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashing down.

"Greetings, Ancestor! Greetings, Elders!"

The sound shook the heavens and echoed for a long time.

Xu Chuan slightly raised his hand, his voice calm yet clear, reaching everyone's ears: "Today's clan competition should be a time for everyone to enjoy themselves."

Everyone straightened up, their gazes now even more fervent as they looked at the high platform.

"Ye Fan," Xu Chuan said, turning his gaze to the disciple beside him, "let's begin."

"Yes, Master!"

Ye Fan responded and, with a swift movement, floated like a feather into the air between the two arenas.

Standing suspended in mid-air, he instantly became the focus of the entire audience.

He was dressed in a sharp, dark outfit today, which made him look even more dashing. "Silence!"

The clear voice contained the power of the Golden Elixir, suppressing all other noises.

Ye Fan's gaze swept over the dark mass of people below, and he said loudly, "Everyone! Today is the grand competition of the entire Xu clan of Dongxi. It is a rare and grand event!"
Most people here may not know Ye, so let me introduce myself first.

My name is Ye Fan, and I am the eldest disciple of the Ancestor.

Today's competition will be hosted by Mr. Ye.

He paused for a moment, then pointed to the two arenas: "This clan competition is divided into two major competitions. One is the 'Youth Competition,' in which participants must be under sixty years old."

One is the "Jiazi Competition," in which participants must be between one and two Jiazi in age.

The two competitions will be held simultaneously!

He then pointed to the Xuan Guang Mirrors on the north and south sides: "These Xuan Guang Mirrors were specially set up to ensure that all spectators can see clearly."

Those whose view from the outside is obstructed can view the light screen in the mirror; both the Qingxiu and Jiazi matches can be viewed simultaneously with no difference.

After the introduction, Ye Fan's expression turned serious, and his tone became solemn:

"Enough of the pleasantries, I, Ye, will now announce the rules for this year's clan competition. Please listen carefully!"

The square was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; everyone was straining to hear.

"According to statistics, a total of 746 people registered for this year's 'Youth Talent Competition'! A total of 256 people registered for the 'Jiazi Competition'!"

The announcement of the numbers elicited a chorus of gasps, especially given the sheer number of participants in the Qingxiu competition, which far exceeded previous years.

"The competition schedule is as follows—" Ye Fan raised his voice, "Today, we will begin with the preliminary screening of the 'Young Talent Competition'!"
Of all participants, forty-six will be randomly selected at the Foundation Establishment stage to advance directly to the next round without further testing!

Upon hearing this, many of the young geniuses in the Foundation Establishment stage in the crowd showed expressions of pride or relief.

This can greatly reduce clashes between strong individuals.

"The remaining 700 participants will be divided into seven groups of 100 people each, and will take to the Qingxiu Arena for a free-for-all battle!"
Each group fights its own way, and in the end only thirty people can remain!

Those who fall off the ring are eliminated.

Only the winners will be qualified to join the forty-six Foundation Establishment cultivators to form the top 256 of the Qingxiu Competition!

A hundred people are fighting in a chaotic battle!

Take only thirty!

The cruel rules turned many Qi Refining cultivators pale, but they also ignited an even stronger fighting spirit.

After all, there is a lot of room for maneuver in a chaotic battle.

It's not like a one-on-one battle where you can only rely on your own strength and trump cards.

"Once the top 256 contestants of the 'Qingxiu Competition' are determined, they will join the 256 contestants of the 'Jiazi Competition' to enter the next stage."

Two players will compete against each other; the winners advance!

Ye Fan's gaze swept across the entire arena, his eyes sharp as he announced, "Today, the final sixty-four will be determined!"

"Tomorrow, the sixty-four teams will be redrawn to determine the top thirty-two!"

"The day after tomorrow will be the final competition! The top ten will be decided from the thirty-two! The top three of this clan competition, and even the ultimate champion, will be determined!"

"As for the rewards for the top 32, those ranked 21st to 32nd will each receive a top-tier magic weapon and a bottle of high-grade Gathering Yuan Pill."

"Gathering Yuan Pill? What kind of pill is that?"

Many people are discussing it.

Many of the older cultivators who participated in the Jiazi Tournament were puzzled.

"The Gathering Yuan Pill is a pill made from an ancient formula. Its effects far surpass other pills of the same level that improve mana. The low-grade pill is suitable for improving mana in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

High-grade pills are also very effective for accumulating mana in the later stages of Foundation Establishment.

Ye Fan explained with a smile, and then continued, "Those who rank eleventh to twentieth will also be rewarded with a top-tier magic weapon, but they can choose whether it is for defense or attack."

The same applies to the Gathering Yuan Pill, and we'll also add a high-grade Void Refining Pill that can help break through bottlenecks.

"Ten top-grade Qi Refining Pills at once!" Lei Xiaoyun was shocked. He looked at Lin Qianfeng and Jiang Wusheng.

They both had the same expression.

The three families naturally also possessed high-grade Qi Refining Pills, but their clans had at most a dozen or so in stock.

It's impossible to offer it as a reward for a clan competition.

If it's a reward for being among the top three in a clan competition, then that's possible.

"Brother Lei, the Xu family is really generous!" Jiang Wusheng transmitted his voice. "If the top twenty are treated like this, what kind of reward will the top ten, or even the top three, and the champion receive?"

"You'll find out as you listen."

Lei Xiaoyun suppressed the tremor in his heart and looked at Ye Fan in the air.

"The top ten, from fourth to tenth, will be rewarded with a one-pattern magic artifact."

Ye Fan glanced at everyone and said with a faint smile, "You should be quite unfamiliar with the name of this magic weapon. This is a magic weapon above the top-tier magic weapon."

Only weapon refiners who have mastered the art of engraving patterns can inscribe patterns on magical artifacts.

The power of the artifact with its runes is comparable to that of a top-tier set of artifacts.

In addition, the rewards for the top ten have increased to two bottles of high-grade Gathering Essence Pills and two Void Refining Pills, with a combined value of over five thousand spirit stones.

The whole place was in uproar
Ye Fan waited quietly for a moment, then continued, "Next are the rewards for the top three. The third place winner will receive all the cultivation pills needed for the Foundation Establishment stage from the clan, and will also receive a defensive one-pattern magic weapon."

The second place winner is the same as above, possessing one attack and one defense magic weapon.

As for the leader

Ye Fan paused deliberately for a moment.

The entire room was filled with the sound of people swallowing hard.

Xu Chuan chuckled, "This brat's started keeping me in suspense."

Xu Mingwei and the others also smiled slightly.

"A customized two-patterned magic artifact will be awarded as a reward. Any needs can be made to the clan," Ye explained. Magic artifacts are divided into one-patterned, two-patterned, and three-patterned.

The power of a three-patterned magic weapon is comparable to that of a magic treasure, and it can also be used by those in the Foundation Establishment stage.

Extremely rare.

Two-patterned magical artifacts represent the limit for most magical artifacts used during the Foundation Establishment stage.

Even an ordinary piece is worth four to five thousand spirit stones, while the magic artifacts customized by my Xu family can be worth as much as six or seven thousand spirit stones.

Even a dual-patterned magic weapon that combines offense and defense can be proposed.

The tribe will be satisfied.

Master once said that the clan competition would be held every three years thereafter, and the rewards would be the same.

If it were a clan competition every ten, twenty, or even thirty years.

The champion's reward may include a chance to form a Core Formation. Even if you are not a member of the Xu clan, as long as you perform well enough and win the championship, you will have a chance to obtain this opportunity.

"A chance to form a core? It could become the prize for the top spot in future clan competitions? Brother Lei, am I dreaming?" Lin Qianfeng stared blankly at Lei Xiaoyun.

But he had the same expression.

It took the three families hundreds of years of accumulation to gather enough materials for the "Golden Elixir".

The Xu family can provide one every few decades, and it's just as a reward for the clan leader?

The entire audience was stunned. After a few breaths of silence, they erupted into an incredibly loud cheer.

"Our ancestor is mighty!"

"Our ancestor was wise!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Ancestor!"

"The rules are clear! Gentlemen, do you still have any questions?"

The square fell silent for a moment.

doubt?

At this moment, all they felt was a surging fighting spirit!
(End of this chapter)