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Chapter 242 Gray-White Promotion

Cheng Zengtao personally arranged accommodation for Xu Ning.

When he walked out of Xu Ning's place, he felt a strange sense of peace.

"Zeng Tao".

After walking a few steps inside the mansion, Cheng Zengtao was suddenly called to a stop.

Cheng Zengtao turned around and saw that the person who had called out to him was his uncle, Cheng Jinxian, the current head of the Cheng family.

Cheng Jinxian is the most accomplished member of the Cheng family, having reached the fourth level of the Dao Realm, the Core Formation Realm.

If Leng Ran and Cheng Jinxian hadn't intervened together, even if Yanlu Sect had been disbanded, its core disciples would still have been hunted down by Fengwu Pavilion and Qingfeng Sect.

"uncle."

Cheng Zengtao stopped in his tracks.

"I heard you have guests?"

Cheng Jinxian raised an eyebrow and asked.

"He is a friend."

Cheng Zengtao paused for a moment, then didn't elaborate.

"Which friend?"

Cheng Jinxian stared at Cheng Zengtao.

Cheng Zengtao noticed the dissatisfaction in Cheng Jinxian's tone.

"That person is related to the Yanlu Sect, isn't he?"

Before Cheng Zengtao could respond, Cheng Jinxian spoke up.

"Yes……"

Cheng Zengtao nodded.

It was obvious that Cheng Jinxian had already learned from the guards that Xu Ning came from the Bamboo Forest.

Those who come from the bamboo forest to find Cheng Zengtao must be related to the Yanlu Sect.

"Zeng Tao".

Cheng Jinxian said earnestly, "I have already told you that the Yanlu Sect is a thing of the past, disappeared into the annals of history. You cannot and do not need to dwell on it day and night."

"I know you still harbor the idea of ​​rebuilding the Yanlu Sect, and you've even visited Leng Ran several times. But you also need to understand just how difficult it will be to rebuild the Yanlu Sect."

"Leaving aside whether the Yanlu Sect still has the foundation to rebuild, even if it does, it would be difficult to break through the suppression of the Qingfeng Sect and the Fengwu Pavilion. Sect Master Li Shengmao had such great ambitions back then, but in the struggle against the two sects, he still perished. What makes you so confident that you can bring the Yanlu Sect back to its previous state?"

Cheng Jinxian continued, "Don't contact the former Yanlu clan members anymore, and don't contact the people of Danzhulin either. It's better for everyone this way."

"Uncle, this is my own business."

Cheng Zengtao remained neither humble nor arrogant, and his attitude was resolute.

"Your own business?"

Cheng Jinxian sneered, "You are not yourself; you are still a member of the Cheng family!"

"I'll make it clear to you today: don't even think about rebuilding the Yanlu Sect. As for your so-called friend, let him stay for a few days, then find an excuse to send him away."

Cheng Jinxian was very impatient.

"uncle."

Cheng Zengtao was silent for a moment, then spoke: "Back then, you also received kindness from my master, didn't you?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinxian glared but didn't reply.

As Cheng Zengtao said, Li Shengmao had given him a lot of help at the time, and it was because of this relationship that he sent the then young Cheng Zengtao to Li Shengmao's side as a disciple.

"I have received the favor of Sect Master Li Shengmao."

Cheng Jinxian admitted, "I was heartbroken when he died. I couldn't avenge him, so I could only do my best to protect you, the core disciples of the Yanlu Sect who were dismissed. I also want the Yanlu Sect to return to its former glory, but among you, who can shoulder the great responsibility of rebuilding the sect?"

"Instead of doing something meaningless, it's better to protect your own lives and property, and live up to Sect Master Li Shengmao's last concern for you. After all, back then, behind Fengwu Pavilion and Qingfeng Sect, there was still Princess Molan standing."

When "Princess Molan" was mentioned, a hint of apprehension appeared in Cheng Jinxian's eyes.

Cheng Zengtao and Cheng Jinxian exchanged glances: "Indeed, none of us are capable of shouldering the great responsibility of rebuilding the sect."

"But……"

Cheng Zengtao changed the subject: "The person chosen by Elder Wanye is indeed capable."

"What? Wanye is still alive?"

Upon hearing this news, a strange light flashed in Cheng Jinxian's eyes.

"Elder Wanye is not only still alive, but he has also found a candidate to rebuild the sect in Yuanbei."

Cheng Zengtao said.

"Who should be chosen to rebuild the sect?"

Cheng Jinxian looked in the direction Cheng Zengtao had come from; that was Xu Ning's residence.

"That's right, it's the person who came this time."

Cheng Zengtao said, "This person is the current sect leader of our Yanlu Sect. We have already begun preparations for rebuilding the Yanlu Sect."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinxian's expression became complex and uncertain.

His expression held both anger and a hint of doubt.

He didn't want the reconstruction of the Yanlu Sect to be exposed and cause trouble for his family.

At the same time, he was also curious about Wanye's selection of people.

Cheng Jinxian and Wan Ye were old acquaintances, and he knew that Wan Ye was strict in his work.

Now, Wan Ye has been away from Wansheng Prefecture for a hundred years, which means that the successor he has chosen is the most satisfactory candidate he has encountered in the past century.

Could a place like Yuanbei really produce such a genius?

"Uncle, if you feel that my existence will bring trouble to the Cheng family, then I can leave the Cheng family. You can tell others that I am an abandoned son of the Cheng family."

Cheng Zengtao's tone was very firm.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Jinxian sighed.

He knew the deep bond between Cheng Zengtao and Li Shengmao, and that Cheng Zengtao was willing to give everything to rebuild the Yanlu Sect.

"That's enough."

Cheng Jinxian flicked his sleeve.

"The prefect will host a banquet in three days, inviting several major families from the prefecture. You will bring that sect leader with you, and we will go together."

Cheng Jinxian's words made Cheng Zengtao's eyes light up.

"I will observe this person carefully at that time."

Cheng Jinxian added another sentence.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Cheng Zengtao quickly replied.

Cheng Jinxian ignored him and walked away.

"As expected, Uncle, you also feel guilty towards my master..."

Cheng Zengtao muttered to himself.

He also realized that if Xu Ning's subsequent performance satisfied Cheng Jinxian, then the reconstruction of Yanlu Sect could even receive the family's help.

……

At this moment, Xu Ning was unaware that she was being talked about.

"This Cheng Zengtao seems reliable..."

Xu Ning had a good impression of Cheng Zengtao and felt that this person could completely replace him in handling the sect's miscellaneous affairs in the future.

All I need to do is improve my strength and become a reliable support for the Yanlu Sect.

"Once a group of disciples has been gathered, Cheng Zengtao will be promoted to vice sect leader..."

Although Xu Ning is now almost all alone, he has already made plans for the structure of the sect.

"Um?"

As Xu Ning was pondering this, she suddenly noticed that Hui Bai was pacing back and forth in the room, and his state was somewhat different from usual.

"gray."

Xu Ning called out.

Grayish-white turned its head, and Xu Ning saw the silver mark on its forehead, which kept flashing.

"Grey, are you about to advance to the Dao Realm?"

Xu Ning suddenly realized.

Before a demon beast advances to a higher realm, its bloodline will surge uncontrollably, and its behavior will become abnormal.

In particular, some extremely ferocious monsters will exhibit berserk behavior when they break through to the next level.

In Wansheng Prefecture, some demonic beasts lose their minds before and after breaking through to higher realms, storming into human cities to cause slaughter, and are then killed by human experts.

"Brother, I feel my blood is running wild."

Despite his discomfort, Huibai explained to Xu Ning.

"That's right, I should be advancing to the Dao Realm."

Xu Ning stroked some of the gray-white skin and used his Dao Realm power to sense the changes in its body.

"Let's go into the monster map."

Xu Ning made a decision: "Enter the Demon Beast Diagram to advance."

The Demon Beast Diagram is a top-tier secret treasure, and even the beast tamers of that time did not achieve complete control over it.

Although it is damaged, it is still more powerful than Xu Ning's Hidden Moon Pearl.

The space within the Demon Beast Map is more expansive and stable. Although the concentration of spiritual energy inside is not as high as that outside, it is still comparable to one-third of the concentration outside.

It would be safer for the gray-white creature to advance inside, and the amount of spiritual energy would be more than enough for the demon beast.

"Understood, elder brother."

Gray kept himself alert and, with a thought, teleported himself and Xu Ning into the monster map.

However, after the teleportation, the bead formed from the demon beast diagram was exposed to the outside world.

However, since it is located within the Cheng family mansion, there is no need to worry about it being damaged.

"How did you get in?"

Xu Ning and Hui Bai had just entered when Xu Hu Jun sensed it and rushed over immediately.

Qingying also came over.

"Xu Ning, when are you letting us out? There's not even sunlight here, it's so stifling!"

As soon as Qingying arrived, she began to complain to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning completely ignored Qing Ying; this guy's personality was very unpredictable.

"Grey White should be about to advance to the Dao Realm."

Xu Ning said to Xu Hu Jun, "The spiritual energy outside Wansheng Prefecture is abundant, and the purity of the gray-white bloodline is high. With prolonged stimulation, it is normal for them to advance."

"How come it got promoted faster than me?"

Qingying rolled her eyes: "Xu Ning, after this kitten finishes its advancement, let me out too. I want to experience the spiritual energy of Wansheng Prefecture, and I want to advance to the Dao Realm!"

When Qingying was brought to Yuanbei by Wanye, she had just been born and had no consciousness. She had no memory of Wansheng Prefecture, so she longed for the outside world.

"So noisy!"

The Void Tiger Lord's massive paw slammed down, stomping Qingying into the mud: "Don't disturb my young master's advancement!"

Qingying tried to struggle and wanted to curse, but when she saw the threatening look in Xu Ning's eyes, she chickened out.

Xu Ning had already advanced to the Dao Realm, making it even easier for him to deal with it than before.

"Grayish-white, take this pill."

Xu Ning took out several pills and fed them to Hui Bai.

These were pills that had been prepared in advance for Gray White, Void Tiger Lord, and Green Shadow.

After ingestion, it can help them maintain their rationality during advancement to the greatest extent possible, and also prevent their bloodline from going too far out of control and causing them harm.

After swallowing it, the grayish-white condition improved significantly.

However, the silver mark on his forehead became even brighter.

"Give gray a quiet environment and let it rise."

Xu Ning said.

Afterwards, he took Qingying and Xuhujun away from this place and waited in an open space inside the monster map.

Roar!

Not long after, a roar suddenly came.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Ning, Xu Hu Jun, and Qing Ying felt a violent tremor coming from the place where the gray-white figure was.

From a distance, it appears as a gray-white object suspended in mid-air, its entire body suddenly gleaming with silver light.

After a roar, the ground shattered, and countless withered trees and stones were twisted and broken in a grayish-white hue.

"He's advanced to the initial stage of the Dao Realm, Gray-White!"

Sensing the aura of the Dao Realm demon beast, Xu Ning burst into laughter.

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