104: Beast Tide

True Person He Run departed, and Daoist Yunyan and True Person Qingmu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with worry.

Daoist Yunyan picked up the teacup, drained it in one gulp, and then left the place, as did True Person Qingmu.

Although True Person He Run had entrusted the Xuanqing Sect to their care, the Sect's day-to-day affairs did not require their direct involvement.

As Golden Core True Persons, they would only be informed of major incidents occurring within the Sect or its affiliated territories.

Therefore, they usually remained in seclusion, cultivating, while the Xuanqing Sect Leader and the various Elders handled the Sect's internal affairs.

Jade Moon Peak, Zhou Family.

More than a month had passed since the encirclement and suppression of the Blood Sea Sect remnants. During this month, Qingyuan Town remained peaceful, with no sightings of evil cultivators.

It was heard that the Elders who had gone out from the Xuanqing Sect to pursue Foundation Establishment Stage evil cultivators had also returned. Now, within the Huichuan Prefecture, there was no longer any trace of evil cultivators.

All the Qi Refining Cultivators breathed a sigh of relief; they no longer had to live in constant fear.

Mo Xuan had also long since adjusted his state of mind, but he was still quietly accumulating strength, striving to reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage as soon as possible.

Having witnessed the power of a Golden Core True Person's strike, Mo Xuan's heart was filled with longing. Not to mention True Person He Run, even the Early Golden Core Stage True Persons Yunyan and Qingmu displayed extraordinary power when they acted.

A casual strike could destroy a Sect or break down a gate.

After a moment of admiration, Mo Xuan calmed the slight restlessness in his heart.

Time flowed, slowly yet swiftly.

Everyone in the Zhou Family proceeded according to their routine, each with their own goals and missions.

In Qingyuan Town, the mountain gate destroyed by the evil cultivators was rebuilt, but the people within it had already been replaced.

Some, like Zhou Kaiding in the past, rented a peak alone and established their foundation, while others formed Loose Cultivator Alliances, and so on.

However, with the change in status, the Zhou Family had transitioned from paying Spirit Stones to collecting them.

Although the threat of evil cultivators was gone, the number of Mortals in Feiyue City did not decrease; instead, it grew even larger.

Each person within had their own thoughts.

As for Zhou Linuo, who resided in the city, she remained unaffected. Zhou Kaiding would occasionally sweep his Divine Sense over, confirming that his daughter was not being bullied, and then secretly nod in satisfaction.

Thus, two years later.

Zhou Leren, at twenty years old, successfully broke through to the Qi Refining Level Seven, becoming the Zhou Family's second Late Qi Refining Cultivator.

At the same time, on Feiyue Peak Summit, Mo Xuan opened his eyes, feeling a slight excitement.

"Ding ~"

The System panel unfolded.

[Name: Mo Xuan;

Race: Black Water Profound Serpent;

Bloodline: Variant Beast (+);

Lifespan: 87 / 500 years (+);

Talent: Water Control;

Divine Ability: Water Form: Myriad Transformations, Art of As-You-Wish Transformation, Art of Breath Concealment, Demon Body Second Transformation (+);

Realm: Late Foundation Establishment Stage;

clan protecting system Binding: Zhou Family, Family Head - Zhou Licheng;

Clan Fortune Points: 48]

Looking at the '+' sign next to the Bloodline entry, Mo Xuan's state of mind fluctuated. Finally, he had reached this step.

However, this time, the slumber would likely take a considerable amount of time again.

Mo Xuan thought to himself, the Blood Sea Sect had been dealt with, and even if a few evil cultivators remained, they were not to be feared.

Furthermore, the Zhou Family was developing steadily, its strength growing daily, but due to the small number of Zhou Family members, there was no intention of expanding outwards for now.

Thus, even if he fell into slumber, there should be no problems.

After careful consideration and confirmation, Mo Xuan sought out Zhou Kaiding and informed him of his impending slumber.

Zhou Kaiding's emotions fluctuated, and he tentatively asked:

"Brother Mo, could it be..."

"That's right."

Mo Xuan nodded, his voice deep, yet unable to hide his joy.

Upon receiving Mo Xuan's affirmative reply, Zhou Kaiding was extremely shocked. It was too fast; he himself was still lingering in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, but Brother Mo was already about to break through to Golden Core.

He truly still couldn't keep up with Brother Mo's pace.

Zhou Kaiding's joy was evident, but there was also a hint of a sigh in his heart.

"Congratulations, Brother Mo, on taking another step forward."

Zhou Kaiding stood up and congratulated Mo Xuan.

Mo Xuan nodded, calmly accepting Zhou Kaiding's congratulations, then no longer hesitated. A flash of mysterious light/aura (boundary) later, he returned to the Feiyue Peak Summit.

"Old Zhou, everything will be up to you from now on."

Mo Xuan's voice still echoed, but his figure had already vanished.

Since everything had been properly arranged, Mo Xuan coiled himself on a tree, found a comfortable position, and moved slightly.

"When I wake up this time, I'm afraid I'll have to find a different place."

Mo Xuan sensed that he had taken up residence here ever since he arrived at Jade Moon Peak. Over the years, although this giant tree had grown considerably, it couldn't keep up with Mo Xuan's progress.

After a brief sigh, Mo Xuan calmed his mind, his Divine Sense condensing as he pressed it towards the plus sign after the Bloodline entry.

The Clan Fortune Points rapidly decreased: thirty, twenty... until finally, it reached zero.

A familiar aura entered his mind; the Heaven and Earth reappeared, just as it had during his last Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

Mo Xuan's aura gradually became ethereal and faint, difficult to detect.

In the secret chamber on the Feiyue Peak Summit, Zhou Kaiding felt the changes in Mo Xuan's aura but did not panic. After all, he had the experience from the previous time, and Mo Xuan was not reckless, so he naturally had confidence.

After sensing it carefully for a while, although Mo Xuan's aura became difficult to detect, it slowly stabilized, and then fell into silence.

Zhou Kaiding's mind was somewhat at ease.

"Now that Brother Mo is in slumber, unless absolutely necessary, I will no longer go out. I will guard this place, just in case."

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Kaiding made up his mind, sat down again, and circulated the Puhua Yuanlun Scripture, refining Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, striving to make further progress himself.

Mo Xuan's mind passed through the darkness and merged into that vibrant and colorful world.

The ancient Heaven and Earth once again appeared before his eyes. Mo Xuan, familiar with the process, already understood. Those figures, covered in shimmering light and emanating powerful, ancient auras, impacted Mo Xuan's mind.

Following the sensation in his heart, Mo Xuan transformed into a streak of light and merged into it.

Within the Bloodline, shackles were breaking, and power was brewing... After Mo Xuan fell into slumber, everything in the Zhou Family continued as usual.

However, something unusual seemed to be brewing in the Tianshui Mountain Range.

Two years later, on the outskirts of the Tianshui Mountain Range, several figures frantically fled, their forms disheveled and their auras weak.

But none dared to linger. Each took out some Medicinal Pills, swallowed them whole, and then forcefully activated their magic power, rushing towards the distant giant city.

Several days later.

Outside Xuanqing Mountain, a figure dressed in Xuanqing Sect Disciple robes held a Jade Slip in hand and hurried towards the Xuanqing Sect. Moving extremely fast, he found the managing Elder and presented the item in his hand.

The managing Elder took the Jade Slip into his hand, swept his Divine Sense over it, and his expression changed drastically. Without time to say more to the Disciple, he flicked his sleeve and left, finding Sect Master Gu, who was currently handling Sect affairs.

The managing Elder's expression was urgent. Before Sect Master Gu could inquire, he handed over the Jade Slip in his hand and spoke anxiously:

"Sect Head, news has come from Tianshui City."

"The Yao Beasts are rioting, a beast tide is attacking the city..."

"What?"

Sect Master Gu's expression changed upon hearing this. His mind sank into the Jade Slip, and after a moment, he recovered.

His face grave, he caressed the Jade Slip and said:

"I will go inform the Grand Elder."