50: A blessing in disguise

Since his Elder brother was charging at the forefront, he had to take responsibility for clearing away any worries.

His Elder brother was fighting desperately; he couldn't just stand by and watch!

He immediately rushed out of his Storage Pouch!

He pulled out all the Talismans his father had given him in one go.

"Water Control Formation Plate, activate!"

"Thick Earth Talisman Array, activate!"

"Concealment Talisman, apply!"

"Illusion Formation, open!"

He quickly set up several layers of defensive and concealing Formations, three inside and three outside, at the entrance of thecave.

The process of his Elder brother refining the Spiritual Fire caused too much commotion.

If it attracted other Cultivators or powerful Yao Beasts, the consequences would be unimaginable.

After doing all this, he retreated to the depths of thecave, holding a top-grade Spiritual Artifact longsword, vigilantly guarding Chen Daoxuan's side, his eyes fixed on the entrance of the cave, acting as his Elder brother's Protector.

Time slowly passed in torment.

One day.

Two days.

Three days.

Chen Daoxuan's aura also underwent a tremendous change during these three days!

At first, the firelight on him was violent and chaotic, as if it could explode at any moment.

But as the Cultivation Technique circulated, the dark golden firelight gradually became restrained and orderly.

It formed a perfect cycle within the Meridians around his body.

His injuries were constantly being destroyed and repaired!

A thick layer of black blood scabs formed on the surface of his body.

Like a black cocoon, it enveloped him.

And his aura, in this tempering, climbed steadily.

Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer... Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer... Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer... Finally, it steadily remained at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment Stage Realm!

Although his Cultivation had not Breakthrough to Golden Core!

His entire demeanor was completely different.

If the previous Chen Daoxuan was a sharp sword!

Then the current him was a dormant volcano, seemingly calm.

Yet within him, he contained power capable of destroying heaven and earth.

On the morning of the fifth day.

The black blood cocoon enveloping Chen Daoxuan suddenly let out a "crack" sound.

A crack appeared on the blood cocoon.

Chen Daochu's spirit was lifted, and he quickly looked over.

More and more cracks appeared, and finally, with a "bang," the entire blood cocoon shattered.

Chen Daoxuan's figure reappeared before their eyes.

He was still sitting cross-legged, his skin smooth as a newborn baby's.

Yet it exuded a jade-like texture.

His physique seemed a bit taller than before, with smooth and explosive muscle lines.

Most astonishing were his eyes.

When he slowly opened his eyes, two dark golden Divine Lights flashed and disappeared.

The temperature of the entirecave seemed to rise by several degrees out of thin air.

"Brother!"

Chen Daochu cried tears of joy and rushed over.

"I'm fine now."

Chen Daoxuan stood up, feeling the powerful, surging strength within his body.

A smile of having survived a great calamity also appeared on his face.

He succeeded.

Not only did he survive, but he also completely refined the Earth Core Flame, integrating it with himself.

From now on, this Heaven And Earth Spiritual Fire.

It became a part of his body, his most powerful trump card.

"That's great... that's great..."

Chen Daochu hugged his Elder brother, both crying and laughing.

The two brothers calmed their emotions.

Chen Daoxuan recounted the dangers of refining the Spiritual Fire these past few days, as well as the profound mysteries of the "Heavenly Gang War God Art."

He told his younger brother everything in detail.

Chen Daochu listened with a pounding heart, his reverence for the Soul Transformation Senior he had never met deepening even further.

"Brother, how do you feel now?"

Chen Daochu asked.

"Better than ever."

Chen Daoxuan clenched his fist, feeling the explosive power: "My Physical Body strength is probably no less than that of an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator."

"Moreover, I feel that my control over fire-elemental Spells has reached a whole new level."

As he spoke, with a thought, a cluster of dark golden flames ignited out of thin air on his fingertip, dancing nimbly.

There was no hint of tyrannical aura; instead, it was as docile as an obedient pet.

This was the Earth Core Flame, completely under his control.

"Brother, doesn't that make you a born Alchemist?"

Chen Daochu's eyes lit up as he looked at the huge Pill Furnace in the center of thecave.

What they obtained was not just the Earth Core Flame.

But also the Legacy and collection of this Soul Transformation Realm Alchemy Great Power's entire life!

Chen Daoxuan also looked at the Pill Furnace, a flicker of fervor in his eyes.

That's right.

Not only did they obtain Cultivation Techniques and resources sufficient for the Family's rise,

Now, his Elder brother had, by a lucky Opportunity, subdued the Heaven And Earth Spiritual Fire!

He inherited the mantle of an Alchemist.

"Dao Chu, our plan needs to change."

Chen Daoxuan said in a deep voice.

"How to change?"

"Before, we were weak in Cultivation and didn't dare to contend for that Dao-infused Golden Lotus, but this time, we might have a chance to strive for more resources!"

Chen Daochu looked at his brother's face, his heart also stirring slightly, and he said, "Then, Big Brother, where are we going?"

"To Longevity Mountain."

Chen Daochu said in a deep voice, "The Sect Elder said that the Spiritual Qi there is abundant, and it's very likely that a Dao-infused Golden Lotus will appear."

"Moreover, the terrain there is also more suitable for the existence of large Legacy Immortal Caves."

"Good, let's go to Longevity Mountain!"

The two no longer delayed. After discerning the direction, they transformed into two streaks of light.

They sped towards Longevity Mountain.

After a day of traveling, a majestic mountain range that soared into the clouds and exuded a rich vitality appeared before the two.

Clouds and mist swirled among the mountains, immortal cranes cried out, and the immense Spiritual Qi almost materialized into mist, flowing through the valleys.

"What a Longevity Mountain!"

Chen Daochu couldn't help but exclaim.

"Find a place; I'll use a Vein-Seeking Talisman to scout first."

Chen Daoxuan appeared very calm.

The two found a hidden mountain stream and set up a simple concealment Formation.

Chen Daoxuan sat cross-legged, placed the Vein-Seeking Talisman on his glabella, and slowly infused his magical power.

A moment later, he opened his eyes.

His eyes held undisguised excitement.

"Dao Chu, our Luck has returned."

He looked at his younger brother and said.

"Brother, what do you mean?"

"This mountain not only has Dao-infused Golden Lotuses."

Chen Daoxuan's gaze swept towards the cloud-shrouded peak of the mountain: "I have a strong premonition that on the mountaintop, there must be a Legacy no weaker than the previous two, and perhaps... it could even be a Legacy beyond the Soul Transformation Realm!"

A Legacy beyond the Soul Transformation Realm!

These words made Chen Daochu's breathing quicken.

"Brother, I understand!"

Chen Daochu nodded heavily, his face filled with fanaticism: "Father has exhausted himself for the Family; as sons, we cannot fall behind! When we go out, we will give all these things to Father, and our Chen Family, let alone Ninghai Town, will have a place in the entire Great Feng Dynasty Cultivation world!"

"No, not just a place."

Chen Daoxuan shook his head, a hint of dominance flashing in his eyes: "I want the Chen Family to become the master of Great Feng Dynasty!"

These words made the blood of both brothers boil.

They were no longer content with petty scavenging.

Their goal was now set on the top-tier Opportunity within this Secret Realm.

The two put away the Formation and no longer concealed their figures!

They flew at full speed towards the summit of Longevity Mountain.

However, they soon discovered something was amiss.

Along the way, they encountered more and more Cultivators, and without exception, everyone was in a hurry.

Their destination, like theirs, was the direction of the mountaintop.

"Brother, why are there so many people?"

Chen Daochu frowned.

"It seems we weren't the first to discover this place."

Chen Daoxuan's gaze sharpened, and he pulled his younger brother behind a patch of woods.

Soon, several Cultivators wearing Qingyun Immortal Sect Inner Sect Disciple robes flew over their heads.

Their conversation clearly drifted down.

"Hurry! I heard that this time a Nascent Soul Great Power's deceased Immortal Cave has appeared, containing that Senior's Lifebound Treasure and lifelong Legacy! If we go too late, we won't even get a sip of the soup!"

"That's right, those elite Disciples ranked in the top ten of the Sect, as well as Yun Zhan, Song Ren, and the others, have probably already arrived."

"We can only try our Luck on the outskirts."

As the voices faded, Chen Daoxuan and Chen Daochu exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

So it was a Nascent Soul Realm Legacy!

No wonder it attracted so many people.

"Yun Zhan and Song Ren are here too."

A hint of coldness flashed in Chen Daochu's eyes: "Perfect, new grudges and old grievances; if there's an Opportunity this time, we'll settle them here."

"No rush."

Chen Daoxuan shook his head: "Our target isn't them, nor is it that so-called Nascent Soul Legacy. Let's see the situation first."

He suddenly thought of something and looked at his younger brother mischievously: "Speaking of which, it's so lively, I wonder if your Junior Sister Liu Feifei has come?"

"You'd better seize the Opportunity and perform well in front of her."

Chen Daochu's face instantly turned red, and he stiffened his neck, saying, "Brother! What nonsense are you talking about! She and I... we're just ordinary fellow Disciples!"

"Oh? Ordinary fellow Disciples, huh?"

Chen Daoxuan drew out his words, an expression of understanding on his face.

"I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Chen Daochu was both embarrassed and annoyed, turning his head away.

Watching his younger brother's flustered appearance, Chen Daoxuan laughed heartily.

He patted his shoulder: "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore, let's get down to business."

The brief banter eased the tense atmosphere considerably.

The two composed themselves and quietly approached the mountaintop again.

The higher they went, the more Cultivators they encountered, and the atmosphere in the air grew increasingly tense.

From time to time, flashes of Spell light could be seen in the distance.

Clearly, some people had already started fighting over Spirit Medicine or territory.

The two brothers did not participate; they moved like ghosts through the mountain forest.

Finally, on a cliff not far from the peak, they found an undiscovered cave.

"It's right here."

Chen Daoxuan took a deep breath, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

He once again took out a Vein-Seeking Talisman.

He poured his internal magical power into it.

Buzz!

The Vein-Seeking Talisman erupted with an unprecedented brilliant light.

Streams of invisible information, like a bursting river, surged madly into Chen Daoxuan's Sea of Consciousness.

In an instant, a three-dimensional image of the entire Longevity Mountain!

It clearly appeared in his mind.

Numerous light dots lit up on the map, each representing a resource.

Red light dots represented Spirit Medicine, densely packed, almost covering the entire mountain peak.

Among them, dozens of light dots shone like stars.

Evidently, they were Heaven And Earth Spirit Medicine of considerable age!

Blue light dots represented mineral veins.

Although sparse, there were also a few of considerable scale.

What shocked Chen Daoxuan the most were those golden specks of light representing the Legacy!

At the peak, a massive golden light cluster was shining, which was undoubtedly the Nascent Soul Legacy everyone was vying for.

Around it, there were also seven or eight smaller golden specks of light scattered about.

These represented Immortal Caves with Legacies that were at least Late Golden Core Stage!

This was simply an undeveloped treasure mountain!

Chen Daoxuan's body trembled slightly!

He forcibly steadied his mind and cast his gaze towards the highest point of the map, the mountain peak shrouded in mist.

There, there were no light specks.

Only a profound Chaos that even the Vein-Seeking Talisman couldn't detect.

But this Chaos emitted an aura that made his Divine Soul tremble.

As if an ancient giant beast was dormant there.

It was far more terrifying than that Nascent Soul Legacy!

After a long while, Chen Daoxuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze frighteningly bright.

"Brother, how is it?"

Chen Daochu asked impatiently.

Chen Daoxuan looked at him, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Dao Chu, we made the right gamble."

"Besides the Nascent Soul Legacy they mentioned, this mountain peak also has at least seven Immortal Caves with Golden Core Cultivator Legacies, and no less than a thousand Heaven And Earth Treasures."

He paused, his gaze fixed on the highest point of the peak,

with an unparalleled fervor in his eyes.

"Moreover, even higher than that Legacy, there is another Legacy whose origin even the Vein-Seeking Talisman cannot detect. Its value, I'm afraid, is higher than all the things we've obtained before combined!"

"This..."

Chen Daochu's breathing stopped. He looked at his brother,

as if to see if this was a joke on his face.

After all, a Legacy that even a Vein-Seeking Talisman couldn't detect!

What could that be?

Could it be a Purple Mansion Legacy?!

One must know, Purple Mansion was far above Nascent Soul and Soul Transformation.

It was said that such existences could shatter mountains and rivers with a thought, and sever stars with a single finger.

They had long transcended the mortal Realm.

And now, a complete Legacy of such a Great Power was even higher up this mountain peak!

"Brother, are you... are you sure you didn't make a mistake in your detection?"

Chen Daochu's voice was trembling.

"No mistake."

Chen Daoxuan nodded solemnly: "The Vein-Seeking Talisman's sensation won't deceive me. That aura that made my Divine Soul tremble far surpasses Soul Transformation. Besides Purple Mansion, I can't think of any other possibility."

He looked at his younger brother and said word by word, "Dao Chu, do you understand what this means?"

Chen Daochu nodded vigorously, his chest heaving violently.

Of course, he understood!

A Heaven-Grade Cultivation Technique!

That could give a Family a Foundation that would stand for a thousand years.

A Soul Transformation Great Power'sRelics, would be enough to transform the two brothers.

What about the Legacy of a Purple Mansion Great Power?

That would be enough to make the Chen Family, from this small place of Ninghai Town!

Leap to become a behemoth that the entire Cultivation world could not ignore!

"Father, for the sake of the Family, has already exhausted himself..."

Chen Daoxuan's voice was low: "He has paved the way for us. Now, it's our turn to fight for a chance for the Family's future to soar!"

"Brother!"

Chen Daochu's eyes were a little red. He suddenly clenched his fists: "You tell me what to do, and I'll do it! Even if it's a Dragon's Den and a Tiger's Lair, a mountain of blades and a sea of fire, I'll charge through it with you!"

"Good!"

Chen Daoxuan heavily patted his brother's shoulder, "Let's go now! The bigger the commotion caused by that Nascent Soul Legacy on the mountain top, the more beneficial it is for us. Everyone's attention will be drawn there, which will give us an opportune moment!"

The two brothers no longer hesitated.

They concealed all their auras.

Like two specters merging into the mountain forest, they avoided all routes Cultivators might take, quietly approaching the place marked by the Vein-Seeking Talisman...

At the same time, a thousand miles away, in the Chen Family of Ninghai Town.

Inside a quiet room in the backyard, Chen Xu was sitting cross-legged, meditating and Cultivating.

Pure Spiritual Qi circulated within his body.

Just as his mind was calm.

A mysterious tremor surged from the depths of his Bloodline.

It was a feeling that couldn't be described in words!

As if some immense joy and Luck had been injected into his life out of nowhere.

"This is..."

Chen Xu suddenly opened his eyes, which were filled with surprise and uncertainty.

He had experienced this feeling before.

Every time a descendant with high Aptitude was born, every time a descendant's Cultivation achieved a major Breakthrough!

He would receive feedback from his Bloodline.

But this time, the feedback was stronger than any previous time, hundreds of times stronger!

It was as if the Family's river of Luck had suddenly burst its banks, turning into a vast, surging sea!

"It's Dao Xuan and Dao Chu!"

Chen Xu immediately thought of his two sons who were in the Qingyun Immortal Sect Secret Realm.

Only they could bring such a massive change in the Family's Luck.

"What on earth did they get in the Secret Realm?"

Chen Xu's heart pounded violently, an indescribable excitement.

It made him unable to Cultivate peacefully anymore.

He stood up, pacing back and forth in the quiet room, an uncontrollable smile on his face.

"Good! Good! Good! As expected of my Chen Xu's sons!"

He knew that his sons must have encountered a great Opportunity... Yuan Shou Mountain!

This was the territory of the Yun Family.

Inside a secret hall deep within the Yun Family, the atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.

The Yun Family Old Ancestor, Yun Chengfeng, a Mid-stage Golden Core Cultivator.

At this moment, he was bowing respectfully, standing before a mysterious person whose face could not be seen, dressed in white.

Even the Yun Family Patriarch beside him dared not breathe loudly.

"This is this month's 'Golden Core'. Take it."

The white-robed figure casually threw out a jade bottle, his voice hoarse, carrying an air of aloof indifference.

The Yun Family Patriarch quickly stepped forward, taking it with both hands.

His face was full of fawning smiles: "Thank you, Left Envoy Li, for thebestow!"

The white-robed figure was precisely the spy sent by the Demonic Sect to Yuan Shou Mountain.

"One year."

Left Envoy Li said indifferently: "In at most one year, our Demonic Sect will completely control South Spirit Prefecture. At that time, as the earliest faction to pledge allegiance, your Yun Family will not lack benefits."

"Yes, yes! Our Yun Family is willing to go through fire and water for the Demonic Sect, without hesitation!"

Yun Chengfeng quickly pledged his loyalty.

Left Envoy Li seemed very satisfied with his attitude, waved his hand impatiently, and prepared to leave.

"Left Envoy Li, please wait!"

Seeing this, the Yun Family Patriarch hastily spoke!

He gritted his teeth, took out an exquisite wooden box from his Storage Pouch, and presented it with both hands: "Left Envoy Li, a small token of respect, it's nothing much, but I hope you will accept it with a smile."

Left Envoy Li stopped, glanced at the wooden box, but did not take it: "If you have something to say, just say it, don't beat around the bush."

The Yun Family Patriarch rubbed his hands, a smile plastered on his face, but his tone became sinister: "Left Envoy Li, it's like this, our Yun Family has recently encountered a big problem. The Chen Family of Shangya Prefecture, have you heard of them?"

"Chen Family?"

Left Envoy Li pondered for a moment in his mind, having no impression: "Just a small, insignificant Family. What, do they dare to provoke you?"

"Left Envoy Li is unaware!"

The Yun Family Patriarch quickly explained: "This Chen Family is very strange! In just a few decades, they have developed from an insignificant small Family to their current state, their strength is almost catching up to our Yun Family!"

"Their Patriarch Chen is even more a deep-scheming individual. If we let him continue to develop, I fear that in this South Spirit Prefecture, there will be no place for our Yun Family to stand!"

"If that's the case, why don't you just destroy them yourselves?"

Left Envoy Li was a little impatient.

Yun Chengfeng's face showed a hint of difficulty: "To tell you the truth, Protector, behind that Chen Family stands the Qingyun Immortal Sect. If we make a move, I'm afraid it will attract retaliation from the Qingyun Immortal Sect, and our Yun Family... cannot bear the consequences."

"Qingyun Immortal Sect?"

Hearing these four words, a chilling killing intent emanated from Left Envoy Li's voice.

"It's those hypocritical self-righteous people again. Coincidentally, our Demonic Sect and they are old enemies, and we will confront each other sooner or later. Since that's the case, I'll help with this."

Yun Chengfeng and the Yun Family Patriarch were overjoyed to hear this and quickly bowed in thanks: "Thank you, Left Envoy Li!"

"Don't thank me so quickly."

Left Envoy Li sneered, "I don't make a move for free."

Yun Chengfeng's heart tightened; he knew the real topic had arrived.

He gritted his teeth again and took out a black iron box from his Storage Pouch.

The moment the iron box opened, an overwhelmingly sharp aura of bloodlust.

instantly filled the entire secret hall.

Inside the iron box, a three-inch long blood-colored small sword lay quietly.

The small sword was crystal clear, as if condensed from fresh blood, and covered with Talismans!

"Magic Treasure! bloodthirsty sword?!"

When Left Envoy Li saw this item, his breathing quickened.

This was a Magic Treasure!

One must know, Magic Treasures were extremely precious to Golden Core Cultivators!

"Good! What a Yun Family! Truly sincere!" Left Envoy Li grabbed the bloodthirsty sword, felt the cold and powerful energy, and laughed with satisfaction.

"A mere Chen Family, after tonight, will be removed from South Spirit Prefecture!"

He put away the small sword, his figure swayed, and he transformed into a black smoke, disappearing into the secret hall.

Yun Chengfeng and the Yun Family Patriarch exchanged glances.

They both saw relief and intense gratification in each other's eyes... Deep into the night, the moon was dark and the wind was high.

A black shadow, like a ghost, silently swept across the night sky of Ninghai Town.

It was Left Envoy Li, who had rushed from Longevity Mountain.

He hovered above the Chen Family residence, without the slightest concealment!

He brazenly released his powerful Divine Thought of the Late Golden Core Stage, like a large net, instantly enveloping the entire Chen Family.

"Hmm? An aura of Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, seems to be a Yao Beast?"

"And a Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment Stage... that must be Chen Xu."

Left Envoy Li's Divine Thought swept through, and the Cultivation of all the Chen Family Cultivators.

was clearly presented in his mind.

"Hmph, with this little strength, they dare to contend with the Yun Family? They truly don't know their place."