308: Chapter 308 Initiation? Possession?

With the Second Elder's final whisper, the last shred of Li Xingchen's Divine Soul was completely devoured.

A moment later.

In the center of the Formation, the body belonging to Li Yunyi slowly opened its eyes once more.

Only this time, the expression in the eyes was entirely different.

It was no longer the youthful arrogance of Li Xingchen, but a profound sense of age and an uncontrollable ecstasy.

The Second Elder slowly raised his hands, examining them closely before clenching his fists, feeling the surging vitality, vigorous blood energy, and inexhaustible Lifespan coming from within this body.

"Haha... Hahaha!!"

He couldn't help but laugh towards the sky, his laughter echoing in the empty secret chamber, filled with madness.

"It's done! It's finally done! An indestructible body! Infinite Lifespan! Haha! The heavens have not abandoned me! The heavens have not abandoned me!!"

He greedily inhaled the air, savoring this wonderful sensation.

"From now on, I, Grand Elder Li, shall be reborn! Profound Immortal Late Stage? No! The Golden Immortal Dao is also not far away! Hahahaha!"

...On the flying boat returning to the Prince of Zhenbei's Residence, Su Mo withdrew his perception of the Incarnation, a strange, indescribable look flashing in his eyes.

This Family really knows how to play, doesn't it?

First, the grandfather helps the grandson take over someone else's body through Possession, and then the grandfather turns around and takes over the grandson's body?

Heaven-Defying! Truly Heaven-Defying!

His gaze involuntarily fell upon Li Xinghe, who was on the other side of the flying boat, speaking in low tones with Prince of Zhenbei to arrange subsequent matters.

This General Who Guards the North of the Huangji Immortal Dynasty was also the eldest son of the Li Clan and Li Xingchen's elder brother.

Su Mo's eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Xinghe, if I may ask, do you have a good relationship with your brother, Li Xingchen?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xinghe looked up, a clear look of confusion on his face, not understanding why this mysterious Fellow Daoist Su would suddenly care about his Family matters.

But he remained polite and replied with a smile:

"Fellow Daoist Su must be joking. Xingchen is my biological younger brother, connected by Bloodline. We grew up together, so our relationship is naturally excellent."

He paused and asked in return:

"Why do you suddenly ask, Fellow Daoist?"

Su Mo nodded, his expression unchanged, as he continued to press with a flat tone:

"Oh, then how is your relationship with your grandfather?"

This question was even more abrupt than the previous one.

The confusion in Li Xinghe's heart deepened, but given the other's special status, he couldn't afford to be neglectful. He suppressed his impatience and answered:

"My grandfather is the pillar of our Family and has provided much guidance and cultivation to us grandchildren. Our relationship is naturally excellent as well."

He looked at Su Mo, his brow already slightly furrowed:

"Fellow Daoist Su, what exactly are you trying to ask?"

Seeing the genuine confusion in Li Xinghe's eyes, Su Mo suddenly found it somewhat amusing.

He leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and asked one last question:

"What if your grandfather took over your brother's body through Possession? What would you do then?"

Upon hearing this, a clear look of displeasure appeared on Li Xinghe's face, his brow tightly knit.

He felt that Su Mo's question was not only absurd but also a serious insult to the Li Clan's reputation and his grandfather's character.

However, due to Su Mo's unfathomable strength and background, he couldn't lash out directly. He could only suppress his displeasure and say in a heavy voice:

"Fellow Daoist Su, please... watch your words! Such a thing is simply impossible!"

His tone was certain:

"My grandfather and Xingchen are both my closest kin, and their bond as grandfather and grandson is deep. How could there be any talk of Possession? Fellow Daoist, do not listen to such rumors!"

Seeing this, Su Mo smiled mysteriously and immediately turned around, leaving Li Xinghe with only his back.

Li Xinghe felt completely baffled.

How could such an utterly absurd thing happen?!

...A moment later, the flying boat landed smoothly at Zhenbei Pass.

As everyone stepped off the flying boat, a messenger who had been waiting there hurried forward, kneeling on one knee before Li Xinghe and speaking urgently:

"Reporting to the General!"

"Speak."

The messenger took a deep breath and immediately reported:

"General! Urgent news from the Li Clan!"

"The Second Elder of the Li Clan has passed away!"

"What?!"

Li Xinghe's pupils suddenly constricted.

Grandfather is dead?!

Li Xinghe's first thought was that it was impossible!

Although his grandfather's Lifespan was indeed running low, based on his perception when he last returned home, there should have been at least a hundred years left.

How could it be so sudden?

What was even more suspicious was that just moments ago, Su Mo had asked such a bizarre question... "Tell me in detail!"

Li Xinghe suppressed the unease in his heart.

The messenger did not dare to delay and hurriedly said:

"Reporting to the General! The Second Elder felt his end was near and his time was short. Concerned for the Family's future and unwilling to let his cultivation and insights vanish for nothing, he used an Empowerment secret technique to transfer his entire life's cultivation and insights into his grandson Li Xingchen, making one final contribution to the Family..."

The messenger paused:

"The message says the Empowerment process was extremely smooth. Li Xingchen's cultivation has advanced greatly, and he has successfully inherited the Second Elder's mantle. The Second Elder passed away with a smile after the Empowerment was complete, his Divine Soul returning to heaven and earth..."

Grandfather? Empowerment? Xingchen?

Li Xinghe's brow furrowed tightly as a strong sense of dissonance flooded his mind.

Although Empowerment Legacies exist in the cultivation world, the risks are extremely high, and the requirements for the recipient's Aptitude are strict. Often, only the most core Legacies are passed down this way.

Although his grandfather doted on Xingchen, based on his understanding of his grandfather, would he really be so selfless as to leave everything to one grandson?

Especially when he felt his time was running out?

Furthermore... Su Mo's meaningful words and mysterious smile from moments ago echoed in his mind like a curse!

"What if your grandfather took over your brother's body through Possession? What would you do then?"

Empowerment... Possession... An idea took root in Li Xinghe's mind.

This thought made Li Xinghe's whole body go cold, sending shivers down his spine!

Just then, Prince of Zhenbei Yun Ze, who was nearby, also heard the news. A look of regret appeared on his face as he comforted Li Xinghe:

"Xinghe, your ancestor gave his all for the Family. Even before his death, he did not forget to nurture the younger generation with the Empowerment method. Such nobility is truly admirable. You... please accept my condolences."

Considering Li Xinghe's current state of mind and the Family emergency, he took the initiative to say:

"After this battle, the Xuan Ye Immortal Dynasty will also need time to recover. There shouldn't be any major battles in the Northern Region for a while. As such, you should return to your Family first to handle your ancestor's funeral affairs."

Upon hearing this, Li Xinghe immediately cupped his hands to Prince of Zhenbei:

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness. This general obeys."

His gaze involuntarily glanced toward the calm Su Mo.

Feeling Li Xinghe's gaze, Su Mo merely smiled and nodded slightly:

"Fellow Daoist Xinghe, have a safe journey."