202: There are quite a lot of Nascent Soul cultivators this year.

On a hilltop not far from Qingyang City, thunder roared.

Such a massive commotion naturally startled everyone in Qingyang City.

Lingxiao Sect.

The Sect Master looked at Mount Qingyang, stroking his beard as he sighed with emotion.

"As expected of someone who could defeat the Huangfu Family; this talent is truly remarkable."

Elder Xu, who was standing nearby, asked curiously, "Feng Ming's Aptitude is naturally beyond question, but that disciple of yours..."

Just as Elder Xu finished speaking.

Within the Lingxiao Sect, energy fluctuations erupted from Huangfu Rui's residence.

Thunderclouds followed immediately.

In the next moment, Huangfu Rui was seen dashing toward Mount Qingyang.

However, he did not choose the same spot as Feng Ming; instead, he picked a location as far away from him as possible.

Breaking through from the Golden Core to the Nascent Soul was his most critical moment.

At a time like this, even if Huangfu Rui weren't smart, he wouldn't be foolish enough to clash with Feng Ming.

Seeing the distance between the two, the Sect Master breathed a sigh of relief, but still followed them, feeling uneasy.

He chose a middle position.

This made it easier to ensure the safety of both.

"It seems there are quite a few Nascent Souls this year, and each one is exceptionally gifted."

"I reckon that Jiang Shuwan won't take much longer to break through either."

Elder Xu stood with the Sect Master, looking in the direction of where Jiang Shuwan lived.

Clearly, Jiang Shuwan had also made some progress, though she hadn't reached the Nascent Soul Realm just yet.

But at this rate, there would definitely be no problem before they set off for the Liangzhou Trial.

"Indeed. In the past, even the Golden Core Realm was rare. I didn't expect three Nascent Soul cultivation to appear this year, and there might even be more later on."

As the Sect Master, he was very pleased to see this phenomenon.

"I can't speak for others, but I believe my disciple, Qianqian, won't disappoint me either."

"This is a good thing. This way, our Qingyang City might even create a miracle. It's just... regarding the Huangfu Family, although you pleaded for Huangfu Rui, as for Feng Ming's side... if they start fighting!"

After all, they were standing here right now precisely because they were worried about this.

The Sect Master sighed. "What can I do? Huangfu Rui is my disciple, after all; I watched him grow up bit by bit. As for Feng Ming's side, I'll just have to use my influence."

"Fortunately, he promised me that within the Sect, as long as Huangfu Rui doesn't provoke him, he won't target Huangfu Rui. As for participating in the trial later and leaving the Sect, that's beyond my control."

"So you'll just stand by and watch?"

Elder Xu was somewhat incredulous.

The Sect Master waved his hand. "I'm just a master; this is all I can do. If they reach a point of being irreconcilable in the future, it will be up to their own fates."

While they were talking.

Feng Ming had already finished undergoing his tribulation.

Upon opening his eyes, he saw that there was actually another person undergoing a tribulation on this mountain, also for the Nascent Soul Stage.

"This aura... it's Huangfu Rui..."

Feng Ming's heart sank. "This guy's talent is actually quite high!"

"Hmm?"

Just as Feng Ming was thinking, a wave of power suddenly appeared from within the residence!

Although it didn't trigger any natural phenomena, that fluctuation indeed meant someone had broken through!

"Grandfather?"

Feng Ming immediately thought of his grandfather!

In the entire Feng Family, the one with the highest Realm was his grandfather, Feng Xiaotian. He had been stuck at the Qi Refinement Stage for many years. Now that Qingyang City had abundant resources, he had likely broken through to the Golden Core.

Indeed, Feng Ming saw a Golden Core Lightning Tribulation descending over the Feng residence.

Although there were no natural phenomena, he had indeed broken through.

With this thought, Feng Ming ignored Huangfu Rui, who was undergoing his tribulation nearby, and rushed straight toward the residence.

As soon as he arrived at the main hall, Feng Ming felt everyone's joy, especially his grandfather, who was surrounded by people offering their compliments.

Seeing Feng Ming, Feng Xiaotian said with a smile, "Minger, you're here. I didn't expect even you to be alerted. But it seems you've already broken through to the Nascent Soul."

Feng Ming nodded. "Yes, Grandfather, I've broken through, but I should be the one congratulating you."

Feng Family Eldest Uncle and his wife were both very excited.

This wasn't just a simple Breakthrough; it meant that the Feng Family's future path would become smoother and smoother.

It also meant that things they hadn't dared to dream of before would now be possible.

Seeing his family like this, Feng Ming's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

He had never asked about what the Feng Family went through back then, nor about the circumstances of his mother's death.

Just because he didn't mention these things didn't mean he didn't care.

After all, he was weak before, so asking would have been useless, and they probably wouldn't have told him anyway.

But now, the Feng Family had a Foundation and was rapidly accumulating wealth.

He didn't know how high they could reach in the future, but at least some things could now be planned for.

Of course, Feng Ming wouldn't ask about these things in front of everyone; there would be plenty of opportunities later.

So, he changed the subject. "I believe Father will also be able to break through to the Golden Core soon. I modified Father's Physique before, and it's starting to show results. The effects on Big Brother's side are also good. Next, I can slowly modify yours, Grandfather and Eldest Uncle."

Feng Xiaotian waved his hand. "Minger, there's no rush for this. The main focus should be on your cultivation. Modifying a Physique is no easy task, and besides, those medicinal Materials are hard to find. With the Liangzhou Trial approaching, it's more important for you to improve your strength first."

Feng Ming nodded.

He had already thought about this.

Modifying a Physique wasn't difficult; he had good Physiques in his possession, but he lacked some Materials. However, there were still eight months left, and he could gradually collect them.

"Don't worry, Grandfather. I already have a plan. You all just need to cooperate with me. Once the Liangzhou Trial is over, our Feng Family will return to the stage of history."

"When that happens, our enemies from back then will surely know of our existence. Therefore, improving our strength is imperative. At the very least, we must have the ability to protect ourselves."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this.

Feng Ming didn't mention seeking revenge, but everyone knew in their hearts.

As long as they had the strength, revenge was only a matter of time!

Thinking about this, the expressions of the Feng Family members turned grim, as they couldn't help but recall the humiliations they had suffered and the relatives they had lost.

It all felt as if it had happened just yesterday.

Feng Ming didn't need to say much; they knew what they had to do.

Feng Xiaotian said, "Minger, if you want to know about what happened back then, I can tell you now."

Feng Ming shook his head. "Grandfather, now is not the time."

"We'll discuss this in eight months, before I set out."

Feng Xiaotian nodded, his expression emotional.

Before Feng Ming left, he made further arrangements, ensuring that all resources were prioritized for the clansmen.

When Feng Ming returned to the Sect, Jiang Shuwan told him that Huangfu Rui had already stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm last night.

"However, he didn't enter the Lingxiao Pagoda; instead, he went to the Spirit Gathering Formation for secluded meditation. What are your plans?"

Feng Ming nodded. "It seems someone gave him advice. Although the Lingxiao Pagoda is powerful and offers opportunities, ordinary people can't clear it. For someone of his strength, the early stages can only solidify his Foundation; the real difficulty comes later. It's useless for him to go too early."

"It's better to stay outside, consolidate, and make a final push; he might even improve a bit. As for Big Brother, let him go in first. His strength is lacking, so training inside will be more effective than outside."

Jiang Shuwan nodded. "What about me?"