A hundred lifetimes of cultivation, merely seeking immortality in the cultivation world.

Chapter 212 Bai Family Invitation

"That's natural. Although this land of great virtue is now in ruins, thousands of years ago, when the Tian Tang Dynasty still existed, this place was the ancestral home of a prime minister. Even until a few hundred years ago, Pingyang produced a great figure like the Green Wood Immortal, who was once all-powerful."

Lu Qingyun recalled the majestic power of Qingmu Zhenren in his previous life, and even though he was still in the secret realm and had not yet come out, his heart could not help but be stirred.

"It's a pity that the fate of heaven and earth has its end. Even the once glorious Tian Tang has fallen. The once great De is even more so. Not to mention Pingyang, the entire De might not even exist when the Qingchi Demon Sect invades the east again."

Chen Xiru seemed to understand, but not quite. She was born into an ordinary family in the Great Liang Kingdom, and everything she knew was related to the Great Liang Kingdom. This kind of secret was something she had never heard of before.

This is a true reflection of countless low-level cultivators. The Heavenly Tang Dynasty has been extinct for thousands of years, and the mortal kingdoms have changed countless times. If they did not have a deep foundation and some good fortune, like the Niu family, which has continued to thrive and pass down from generation to generation, they would never know about such things.

Even in the clouds and mist.

The books in the sect containing all these records have been covered in dust and no one is consulting them anymore.

Cultivators are ambitious and pursue the elusive Great Dao throughout their lives, but they are also short-sighted, especially the rogue cultivators who live hand to mouth. They have no time to consult these vast histories, which are even deliberately concealed by many aristocratic families.

Until they reached the half-step Foundation Establishment stage, with nowhere else to turn, a few lucky ones built false foundations, only to be cruelly killed by the Supreme Beings and used as provisions.

It's too late to regret not exploring these secrets sooner.

A ray of light suddenly appeared from afar. Lu Qingyun raised his hand to look at it, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

But at this moment, for some unknown reason, Bai Yuechan of the Bai family of Pingyang suddenly appeared. She cupped her hands in greeting and said loudly to the two of them, "Fellow Daoist, you have come from afar to Pingyang. I, Yuechan, am here to greet you. I have been instructed by my family to invite you two to my Bai family for a chat."

Bai Yuechan's appearance now is much more youthful and charming than in her previous life. She is polite and courteous in every gesture, and her voice is gentle and pleasant.

Lu Qingyun tapped his fingers slightly. Logically speaking, the Bai family shouldn't know about his arrival. His cultivation level was now at the late stage of Qi Refining, and his divine sense was comparable to the half-step Foundation Establishment stage of two divine abilities.

Since they came from here, their appearances and cultivation levels have been concealed. To outsiders, they would appear to be nothing more than two insignificant rogue cultivators at the second level of Qi Refining.

How did Bai Tianxiong know that he was coming?

Lu Qingyun's eyes flashed, and he suddenly noticed the fluctuations of magical power on Bai Yuechan's body, and then he realized what was going on.

No wonder Zheng Shi didn't react to the direct purpose of this trip, while Bai Shi was able to so easily detect his arrival.

It seems that there was some connection between the two techniques of "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique", which is why Bai Tianxiong was able to discover it. Once the thought was formed, Lu Qingyun remained calm and composed, and asked Chen Xiru, "Junior Sister, can your technique be sensed here?"

"In the northeast, within that immortal abode, but the energy is very faint."

Chen Xiru nodded.

Lu Qingyun's guess was confirmed, and he understood.

He had originally planned to resolve the Bai family's affairs on this trip, but unexpectedly, Bai Tianxiong came to his doorstep. If it were an ordinary half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator, he might have been wary.

However, he possessed the complete texts of both the "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique" and the "Crimson Fiend Melting Lotus Scripture," and he was already fully aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

All of Bai Tianxiong's methods were transparent to him, not to mention that this person was now like a skeleton in a tomb and had not yet seized Zheng Zhizhuo's corpse as he had in his previous life, and then used it as resources to devour it and prolong his life for another hundred years.

However, what the two were unaware of was that Chen Xiru's aura was by no means weak in front of Bai Tianxiong; in fact, it was as dazzling as a bright candle.

Firstly, his cultivation level is higher than Chen Xiru's, so he can naturally perceive more deeply. Secondly, Chen Xiru's Ice Profound Body and Profound Frost Magic Power are integrated, so even though her cultivation level is low, her magic power has already reached the Extreme Yin Realm, and its level is even higher than Bai Tianxiong's.

"What are the purpose of those two people's visit? And how did my family's martial arts techniques get out of existence?"

Bai Tianxiong looked wary. As the first ancestor of the Bai clan, he had been trying every day for years to kill a certain patriarch of the Zheng clan, using him as resources to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. However, he had failed to succeed time and time again.

Now, a female cultivator who practices the same original technique as him, the "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique," has suddenly appeared. How could he not be shocked?

Even though the two of them displayed rather low cultivation levels, Bai Tianxiong did not relax in the slightest. As a professional in possession, he naturally knew that if the girl was like him, she might possess a junior who was practicing the Ziben technique.

Then she must not be as simple as she appears.

Now, Bai Tianxiong is worried that this person is coming for him, wanting to devour him and use him as his own resources.

Bai Yuechan was sent by Bai Baixiong to test why Lu Qingyun and Chen Xiru had come.

The group headed towards the Bai family's residence, with Bai Tianxiong's divine sense constantly focused on Bai Yuechan, monitoring their conversation.

"Speaking of which, fellow cultivator, you just mentioned that your cultivation technique sensed the direction of my home. Are you here to search for your relatives?"

Bai Yuechan had just been put on the position of family head by Bai Tianxiong and was unaware of the schemes and secrets behind the "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique," nor did she know that this technique was divided into mother and daughter. She had long been regarded as a resource by Bai Tianxiong, so she naively asked Chen Xiru according to Bai Tianxiong's instructions.

Chen Xiru glanced at Lu Qingyun and, seeing that Lu Qingyun did not respond, knew that she was told to handle things casually and that she did not take the Bai family seriously. Therefore, she chuckled and said gently, "We heard that our ancestors had a long-standing relationship with the Zheng family here. So, after we completed our Qi Refining cultivation, we found that our cultivation could not progress further and that our techniques were incomplete. That's why we went to the Zheng family in Pingyang to seek help. You are from the Bai family of Pingyang, so you must have a long-standing relationship with the Zheng family. I wonder if you could introduce us?"

Bai Yuechan looked puzzled. She hadn't expected that these two people were related to the Zheng family by marriage. However, they seemed not to have found out in advance about the hostility between the Bai and Zheng families. Instead, her grandfather, Bai Tianxiong, had discovered this in advance and kidnapped them.

"Promise her, lead them up here!"

Bai Tianxiong immediately transmitted his voice, his words carrying a hint of murderous intent. His mind raced, and in a short while, he figured out the origins of Lu Qingyun and his companion.

It is likely that the old ghost of the Zheng family secretly used tricks to steal part of the cultivation manual when he obtained these two volumes from him. Over the years, he allowed one of the cultivators in his own family to secretly cultivate it, hoping to cultivate a half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator by absorbing his resources.

However, the cultivation technique obtained by the old ghost of the Zheng family was always incomplete. Over the years, he has been unable to deduce the complete "Mysterious Frost Flame Technique". Or perhaps they did deduce it, but were always unable to cultivate it successfully due to their lack of aptitude.

Bai Tianxiong quickly made up his mind. Since these two were just two insignificant juniors, there was no need to be wary of them. He could capture them and then follow the clues to find a way to wipe out this branch of the Zheng family.

Bai Yuechan conveyed Bai Tianxiong's message, and Lu Qingyun and the other readily agreed. Thus, with one willing to give and the other willing to receive, the group met in the Bai family's main hall.

Bai Tianxiong sat high up, his eyes closed on the futon in the center of the hall. He was thin and frail, but his aura was imposing without anger. When the group entered, he suddenly opened his cloudy old eyes and said to Bai Yuechan, "Yuechan, you go down first. I have some important matters to discuss with these two juniors."

Bai Tianxiong was still preparing to use Bai Yuechan as a tool for possession, and he couldn't let her know about the "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique" mother-child secret manual yet, so he waved his hand and let her go first.

Bai Yuechan had no suspicions, only assuming that Bai Tianxiong had other plans. She bowed and left on her own.

"Greetings, senior."

Chen Xiru bowed respectfully, her demeanor composed, while Lu Qingyun didn't even raise his eyes, waiting for Bai Tianxiong to perform.

After Bai Yuechan left, Bai Tianxiong revealed his true colors. He exuded a powerful aura and pressed down on the two of them: "You two juniors keep saying you're looking for the Zheng family, but do you know that you're practicing the Bai family's techniques? Who exactly are you, daring to secretly spy on the secrets of my Bai family?"

Bai Tianxiong's voice was cold and sharp as his gaze fixed on Chen Xiru, then softened with surprise: "Moreover, your cultivation is only at the early stage of Qi Refining. How can you sense me? Could it be that you possess some kind of extraordinary physique?"

He hadn't realized it at first.

When Chen Xiru got closer, he observed her carefully and discovered that the cold aura emanating from her body was even stronger than his own, yet it was completely inconsistent with her cultivation level.

Bai Tianxiong's suspicions became clearer. If what he expected was true, perhaps he didn't need to use Bai Yuechan as a body; the girl in front of him was the best choice.

Although this girl has no relation to the Bai family, he could easily find a way to adopt her as his goddaughter and pave the way for her to become the legitimate head of the Bai family. As for Bai Yuechan, he could just kill her.

Bai Tianxiong was somewhat relieved that he hadn't reacted immediately but had instead driven Bai Yuechan out, thus leaving so much room for maneuver.

Lu Qingyun remained calm and took a step forward, blocking Bai Tianxiong's oppressive aura. Bai Tianxiong's half-step Foundation Establishment aura was like a trivial breeze in front of Lu Qingyun, laughable and absurd.

Lu Qingyun said jokingly, "Physique? My junior sister's physique is naturally the legendary Ice Profound Treasure Body. However, judging from Senior Bai's appearance, he seems to have some expectations, but these expectations do not seem to be well-intentioned. I wonder when the two of us have discovered the secrets of the Bai family."

Ice Profound Body? It really is that physique!

Having painstakingly possessed many bodies over the years, Bai Tianxiong naturally had some knowledge of various ice and water elemental spirits. This Ice Profound Treasure Body was one of the most suitable cultivation techniques for the "Profound Frost Devouring Flame Technique".

This person's constitution is naturally characterized by an excess of Yin energy, which explains why this woman, despite being only at the early stage of Qi Refining, was able to cultivate such superior magical power.

Bai Tianxiong was overjoyed. In this way, perhaps the annexation of the Zheng family would only take place within one or two generations.

As long as he can seize this girl's body, Zheng Zhizhuo will be nothing more than a withered skeleton in the family. He will no longer have to suffer from a weak soul and the body's rejection after possession, making him no match for the Zheng family's ancestors and forced to eke out a living, hiding in the Bai family and waiting for an opportunity.

However, he was not satisfied with the boy's attitude. Bai Tianxiong harbored murderous intent and planned to deal with Lu Qingyun first.

But Lu Qingyun asked with a playful tone, "Speaking of which, I wonder if the secret you mentioned, senior, is it that the 'Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique' is a mother-child scripture, and the entire Bai family is a resource you pre-arranged, or is it that the 'Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique' secretly records a body-snatching secret technique, the one that allowed you, as the first ancestor of the Bai family, to survive to this day by constantly possessing the bodies of your descendants?"

"You brat!"

Bai Tianxiong was terrified. He was filled with fear when he saw Lu Qingyun so casually reveal the secrets of the Bai family.

His fingers twitched.

A wisp of frosty white energy entered and exited from his fingertips. At first, it was no thicker than a finger, but in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a three-foot-long ray of cold light, carrying the chilling power of Dharma towards Lu Qingyun.

It is indeed a divine power, [Frosty Swift Edge]!

This supernatural power severs the physical body and damages the meridians. The cold poison within is extremely insidious, directly harming the lungs and internal organs. If an ordinary cultivator were to be affected, their meridians would freeze and crack, causing them excruciating pain until death.

With this move, Bai Tianxiong killed no less than several thousand or even tens of thousands of people. Now, as he attacked Lu Qingyun, who seemed to be only at the early stage of Qi Refining, he immediately used all his strength.

He showed no joy whatsoever.

The instant the frost-white magic blade was unleashed, he unhesitatingly activated the Blood Escape Technique and fled towards the outside of the Hall of Reunion.

boom!

Blood-red light filled the sky, and Bai Tianxiong's speed suddenly increased.

Even though this place is heavily guarded and is the heart of the Bai clan's territory, they dare not be careless in the slightest.

However, his face quickly froze on the spot.

A thick, dark white barrier of magical energy suddenly rose up in front of him, cutting off his path. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and didn't crash into it directly.

"This old man is suffering terribly!"

Bai Tianxiong's eyes twitched, and he unleashed another divine power with a wave of his palm, attempting to break the barrier. However, the Xuanbai barrier remained unmoved, and he was instead blasted away.

Then I turned around!

His prized supernatural power was indeed easily dispelled by the boy with a single finger, vanishing from its original position.

How can this be good?

Bai Tianxiong secretly groaned. He wondered who this boy was. With just one move, he had shattered all of Bai Tianxiong's methods. He was probably either the direct descendant of a Foundation Establishment True Immortal or even the Foundation Establishment True Immortal himself.

My heart was pounding nervously.

Bai Tianxiong's eyes widened at first, then his expression changed drastically. He didn't even have the courage to resist. He immediately offered up the gold beneath his knees, tears streaming down his face, and knelt down on the spot: "My lord, spare my life! I am willing to serve you, my lord. I only hope that you will spare my life..."

Bai Tianxiong cried with genuine emotion, tears streaming down his face, a stark contrast to his previous arrogant demeanor.

Chen Xiru blinked as she saw this, feeling quite moved.

Recalling his previous life, Lu Qingyun admired this man's tenacity. He first managed to steal chestnuts from the fire in Pingyang, then killed Zheng Zhizhuo in the chaos, and escaped from Mu Shan's clutches. Later, in the Qingmu Secret Realm, he stood out among a group of half-step Foundation Establishment cultivators, almost allowing him to achieve Foundation Establishment and test his skills against the crowd.

However, despite my admiration, since we owe him a debt of karma, we must still send him to his death.

Lu Qingyun wiped his hands and laughed, "As expected of Senior Bai, your attitude of being able to bend and stretch is indeed worthy of our learning. However, let's forget about serving you. With your many descendants to repay us, you will not be alone on the road to the Yellow Springs."

That's all.

Bai Tianxiong's eyes widened in horror, and he was about to fight back in his death throes.

A sword flashed past, and his fine head fell to the ground.