393: temporary

"Soul Transformation Middle Stage..."

At the bottom of Cangyuan River.

Mo Xuan slowly swam, experiencing the power of the Soul Transformation Middle Stage.

After advancing, his magic power, Physical Body, and Divine Ability had all increased again.

If he were to encounter the Dragon Emperor now, he could defeat him without needing to use the Five Transformations of the Demonic Body.

At this point, in the World and World realms, he was truly fearless.

"But..."

"That Old Man Tianji..."

When Old Man Tianji appeared that day, he displayed the power of the Soul Transformation Late Stage.

Yet, he didn't seem like someone who had just advanced.

He had hidden his strength quite deeply.

Mo Xuan pondered, his thoughts swirling.

He reined in his aura.

His strength had increased again.

If he didn't restrain his aura, the surrounding space would likely become unstable.

"It's best if they don't provoke me."

Mo Xuan's gaze was profound.

As long as no one provoked him, naturally, all would be peaceful.

Otherwise, even if it was a Soul Transformation Late Stage Cultivator, they would have to fight to determine who was superior.

In Cangyuan River, the waves gradually calmed down once more...

Qingyang Peak.

Inside the main hall.

Zhou Leyi held a Jade Slip with an exquisite fox imprint.

It was the one Hu Quan had sent.

After sending Hu Quan away, Zhou Leyi returned to the main hall and began to examine the information within the Jade Slip.

"Mei Ling Secret Realm..."

Zhou Leyi frowned as he looked.

Pieces of information appeared in his Divine Sense.

"Only Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators can enter..."

Zhou Leyi finished reviewing the information in the Jade Slip.

He pondered for a moment, then summoned the Disciple waiting outside the hall.

"Go and invite Elder Qi, Elder Dou, and Elder Third Elder Miao to come over."

Zhou Leyi instructed.

Qi Dade and the other two were all Golden Core Cultivators.

They had extensive knowledge of Secret Realm and dangerous places.

Therefore, Zhou Leyi wanted the three of them to go together and confirm the situation of the Secret Realm.

Although the information recorded in the Jade Slip sent by the Thousand Charms Fox Clan was complete, the Clan still needed to verify it themselves.

Before long, a handsome Cultivator in a white robe with a folding fan at his waist strode into the hall, followed by a beautiful female Cultivator and a young male Cultivator.

"Clan Leader."

The three entered the main hall and paid their respects to Zhou Leyi.

"Three Elders."

Zhou Leyi quickly stepped forward, helping the three up.

Qi Dade's face was beaming.

After returning from the Xutuo Ancient Realm, as the Zhou Family moved into the Azure Dragon Domain, he had taken charge of a city outside the Heavenly Condensation Realm.

Everywhere he went, he was incredibly successful, like a swift horse in the spring breeze, seeing all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day.

Countless young and beautiful Cultivators showed their admiration for him.

Qi Dade, in these years, had not done much else, but he had met countless people, especially female Cultivators, whom he understood extremely well.

He could easily distinguish who was sincere and who harbored other intentions.

After Elder Beihai married, he also married several young and beautiful Cultivators into his mansion.

Now that he, Second Mother Dou, and Third Elder Miao had a backing, he no longer needed to curry favor to survive.

Naturally, he had to enjoy himself thoroughly.

Therefore, his life was much more carefree than Elder Beihai's.

Although Second Mother Dou and Third Elder Miao were not as unrestrained as he was, their lives were also very good.

Whenever they thought of the past, they couldn't help but shed tears.

What kind of lives were those...

"Three Elders, this time I must trouble you to make a trip."

Zhou Leyi handed over the Jade Slip he was holding, then explained the situation in detail, briefly mentioning the reasons.

Qi Dade and the other two looked solemn, and solemnly agreed.

After Zhou Leyi finished speaking, the three felt a slight relief.

This matter presented no difficulty.

No other reason, just sheer familiarity.

This could be said to be their old trade.

Although there were some differences.

"Clan Leader, this matter can be left to the three of us."

Qi Dade confidently agreed.

Second Mother Dou and Third Elder Miao also concurred.

"With the three Elders taking action, it will surely be a walk in the park."

Zhou Leyi said with a smile, seeing the three out of the main hall.

After the three left, Zhou Leyi returned to the hall, but he didn't attend to other affairs.

"Cultivation..."

Zhou Leyi calmed his mind, feeling his Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.

By now, his cultivation had also reached a Bottleneck.

If he could Breakthrough, he could advance another level and achieve the realm of an Immortal Master.

However, to Breakthrough the Bottleneck, he would need to spend time in seclusion to Breakthrough the realm.

"Clan affairs..."

Figures flashed through Zhou Leyi's mind.

Currently, the Zhou Family members had clear divisions of labor, each performing their duties.

He only needed to find someone to temporarily act as Clan Leader.

"Zhou Xiumao..."

Zhou Leyi thought of a figure and nodded.

Zhou Xiumao also possessed Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.

He had been in the Affairs Hall for a long time, acting steadily, and although he had no special qualities, he was perfectly suited.

If it weren't for the Zhou Family's current high position, he could have directly handed over the position of Clan Leader.

However, now, those who came and went were all major powers above Nascent Soul.

Foundation Establishment cultivation was clearly no longer enough.

This was Zhou Leyi's true concern.

As for Zhou Xiuyuan and Zhou Xiutong, neither of them was suitable to be Clan Leader.

Therefore, if he could successfully Breakthrough this time, he would still have to take on the responsibility.

After selecting the person, Zhou Leyi sought out Zhou Xiumao and gave him detailed instructions.

He then gathered the heads of the various halls, peaks, and cities in the Clan to finalize Zhou Xiumao's temporary role as Clan Leader.

A few days later, Zhou Leyi went into seclusion, preparing to Breakthrough his realm...

Western part of the Azure Dragon Domain.

Tens of thousands of miles away from Thousand Fox Ridge, there was a continuous mountain range covered with green plum spirit trees.

This mountain range was named Plum Ridge because of the green plum spirit trees that covered its mountains.

This Plum Ridge originally belonged to the Abyssal Poison Dragon Clan.

After the Abyssal Poison Dragon Clan was annihilated, it was occupied by the High Ridge Golden Eagle Clan.

When the Zhou Family took control of the Azure Dragon Domain and the Thousand Charms Fox Clan established itself in Thousand Fox Ridge, this Plum Ridge was given as a gift by the High Ridge Golden Eagle Clan to the Thousand Charms Fox Clan.

The Thousand Charms Fox Clan discovered a hidden Secret Realm deep within Plum Ridge.

Later, when the eldest grandson of the Zhou Family's 'Tai' generation was born, the entire Plum Ridge, along with the Mei Ling Secret Realm, was given to the Zhou Family.

The green plum spirit tree itself was a third-tier spiritual item, and its green plum spirit fruits were one of the auxiliary medicinal materials for various Medicinal Pill.

Its value was quite precious.

Pieces of information flashed through Qi Dade's mind.

When a mountain range with clusters of spirit trees blooming with green flowers appeared ahead, Qi Dade waved his hand.

The huge spirit boat, bearing the snake-patterned 'Zhou' character flag, stopped and hovered in the air.

"Are you the Zhou Family Elders?"

At this moment, a voice emerged from the continuous Plum Ridge, where green plum spirit trees grew.

"Indeed."

Qi Dade spoke loudly, a token with black, profound patterns and the character 'Zhou' appearing in his hand, spinning in the air, emitting an aura unique to the Zhou Family.

A moment later, several figures flew out from the mountain range.

They were all wearing robes embroidered with fox patterns.

"Junior Hu Ming, by order of the Clan, has been waiting for the Elders here for a long time."

The leader was a rather young and handsome Foundation Establishment Stage male Cultivator.

Clearly, he had already prepared for the arrival of the Zhou Family Cultivators to take over Plum Ridge.