272: It's time to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

The Beast Taming Sect is different from other Soul Transformation Sects; they are considered to have the relatively best relationship with the Yao Race among all Soul Transformation Sects.

Every Beast Taming Sect Cultivator has a natal spirit beast and raises many other valuable Yao Beasts; the total number of Yao Beasts in the entire Beast Taming Sect exceeds the number of the Human Race.

The Peach Blossom Demon Lord was previously restrained by the Azure Profound Sect and even paid taxes to them; it makes sense that she has now defected to the Beast Taming Sect.

"Husband, the Heavenly Sword Sect's support army has arrived. Should we go take a look?"

As Liu Xuan was pondering, Xiao Ran flew up from the foot of the mountain.

"Who is the Golden Core True Person leading the team? Have you found out their identity and background?"

Liu Xuan set down the intelligence booklet in his hand, pulled Xiao Ran onto his lap, and enjoyed the faint, lingering fragrance on her at close range.

The Red Pine Sect is on Heavenly Sword Sect territory, paying two million Spirit Stones in taxes annually, and now it has the cash cow that is Feiyu City. With the Yao Race approaching the border, the Heavenly Sword Sect naturally had to send reinforcements.

Shen Yunshu had sent a message to Xiao Changfeng a few days ago saying she would send a Golden Core True Person to lead an army of Cultivators, but she did not specify who would come.

"True Person Qingzhu from Qingzhu Peak, Su Zhi, and also Immortal Master Li from Yunwu Peak, Li Xuanxuan!"

True Person Qingzhu, Su Zhi—Liu Xuan remembered that he seemed to be the Old Ancestor of the Su family, Su Wan's maiden family.

Li Xuanxuan was even more familiar; he was a young Genius from the Sword Pavilion who had nearly been slaughtered by Xiao Changfeng before, and later, Xiao Changfeng had tracked him down and wiped out half of his clan.

This guy was truly bold; to think he would dare to come!

But then again, the protagonists of war are always those Geniuses with opportunities for advancement. Li Xuanxuan had extremely high talent and was young; it was the perfect time for him to strive.

On the contrary, old fogies like Xiao Changfeng who had no chance of a Breakthrough had little interest in the war. Since they couldn't break through to a higher Realm anyway, with no desires or demands, wasn't it better to enjoy the rest of their lives? Who would want to fight to the death with you?

Shen Yunshu was afraid that if Xiao Changfeng got unhappy, he would just pack up and leave. If Feiyu City couldn't be defended, her previous investment would go to waste, so she sent two Golden Core True Persons over.

True Person Qingzhu was related to Xiao Changfeng by marriage, which could hold Xiao Changfeng back a bit. Li Xuanxuan had outstanding talent and had to consider his future, so he wouldn't run away easily. With these three Golden Core True Persons, the Red Pine Sect and Feiyu City were secure.

Even if the Yao Race invaded in force, they wouldn't be able to break through the Red Pine Sect in a short time, and by then, the Heavenly Sword Sect could continue to send reinforcements.

That afternoon, Immortal Master Yue Li brought Su Zhi and Li Xuanxuan to the top of the Red Pine Sect to pay a visit.

Liu Xuan had Xiao Changfeng, who was controlled by the Puppet Gu, take him, Su Wan, and Xiao Ran along to listen in.

The Puppet Gu had already digested most of Xiao Changfeng's memories and could imitate Xiao Changfeng's behavior on its own, so it could handle the three of them without Liu Xuan's direct control.

Liu Xuan had him bring him along just to hear what they were chatting about on the spot so he could adapt accordingly.

At the same time, it was to show them how much Xiao Changfeng valued him, hinting that they shouldn't provoke him if they had nothing better to do.

During the meeting, everyone chatted happily, and even Li Xuanxuan addressed Xiao Changfeng as a brother, as if their previous grudges didn't exist at all.

'This guy is a real character!'

Li Xuanxuan's performance made Liu Xuan look at him in a new light; having almost been killed and having half his clan slaughtered, he could actually remain so calm—he was a ruthless man!

Such a ruthless person was capable of anything; it would be best to kill him directly. If he had come alone as before, Liu Xuan would have used the Star Array to eliminate this hidden danger.

But now, with Yue Li and Su Zhi nearby, he could only let him live for a while longer.

...

Three days later.

True Person Qingzhu, Su Zhi, and Yue Li remained in Feiyu City to provide support, while Li Xuanxuan led people to the border to assist the Beast Taming Sect in killing Yao Beasts.

News came from the Lingshu Pavilion of the Merchant Alliance regarding White Crane Lake; with Wang Qiao and Gong Wang in charge, everything in the Merchant Alliance was normal.

Fourth Brother Dao Cheng's Black Crystal Bee Swarm could quickly Cultivate the swarm by devouring monster beast flesh and blood, and it performed extremely well in the war.

Living on the third-rank thunder beast flying ship, he was in no danger and had participated in killing countless Yao Beasts, making a name for himself in both the Beast Taming Sect and among the Yao Race.

Yesterday, Dao Cheng sent a personal letter through the Beast Taming Sect, telling Liu Xuan that he had broken through to the fourth layer of Qi Refining, advancing to the Middle Stage of Qi Refining.

In the letter, he also asked Liu Xuan to pass the news to his Eldest Son, Dao Yuan, saying that when he returned, he would definitely defeat his Eldest Son face-to-face and make Dao Yuan call him Brother Cheng in the future.

Liu Xuan wrote back to reprimand him, telling him to restrain himself and not to get himself killed by being reckless.

Then, he sent someone to deliver some Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Talismans, Magical Artifacts, and other resources, urging him not to neglect his Cultivation.

Dao Cheng was now by the side of Immortal Master Qin Mo. Aside from giving him some resources, there was nothing Liu Xuan could help him with; everything depended on himself.

The border battlefield was tending towards stability; while the battlefield was fighting to the death, Feiyu City was in full swing.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a year had passed.

Xia He and Lu Ping both reached Qi Refining Perfection and were about to begin closed-door Cultivation to attempt a Breakthrough.

Besides the two of them, Lin Yiyi, Zhang Kexin, Yan Qingyao, Lin Xue'er, Lin Anqi... thanks to Liu Xuan's day-and-night assistance, were all at the Late Qi Refining Stage and were not far from Perfection.

Dao Yuan, Daocheng, Dao Ming, Ninth Son... these children were also gradually beginning to show their potential, and the Liu Family was about to enter a stage of rapid development.

There were already over one hundred and thirty descendants who had reached the age of thirteen, and the number of descendants who had mastered the martial Dao would soon reach one hundred; by then, he would be able to receive another grand prize.

The Liu family members were progressing too fast, which had already attracted the attention of many people. If not for Xiao Changfeng holding things down, there would have been countless troubles.

"It is time for a Foundation Establishment Breakthrough!"

The Liu Family now had four Foundation Establishment Ancestors: Zi Lan, Zi Ling, Xiao Ran, and Hu Lingzhao. With Xia He and Lu Ping having successfully broken through, there would be a total of six Foundation Establishment Ancestors. If he did not break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm himself, he wouldn't be able to suppress his subordinates.

Furthermore, if he didn't break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, it would be difficult to explain the successful Breakthroughs of Xia He and Lu Ping.

Zi Lan and Xiao Ran were already at Qi Refining Perfection, so their successful Breakthroughs were normal, and Hu Lingzhao could also be said to have had good luck, which was barely passable.

But if Xia He and Lu Ping also successfully broke through, it would be too strange; he had to find some excuse to fool others.

Even if it was just a reason full of loopholes, it was better than having no reason at all.

Liu Xuan's idea was simple: to confirm the matter of his special spiritual body, the 'Stud Horse Spiritual Body'. The reason his Dao Companions and Concubines broke through so smoothly was all because of his Dual Cultivation.

Also, the reason his children's cultivation improved so quickly was because the children born from the Stud Horse Spiritual Body had higher talent.

In this way, not only could he explain why his Liu Family was developing rapidly, but he could also make those female Cultivators with extraordinary talent more willing to become his Dao Companions.

To make everyone believe this, the first step was for him to break through to Foundation Establishment first. If he wasn't a Foundation Establishment Cultivator himself, it wouldn't be scientific for him to assist his Dao Companions in successfully breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

The next day.

The Sect issued a notice: Inner Sect Great Master Senior Brother Liu Xuan had forged his dao foundation and was about to hold a Foundation Establishment Grand Ceremony; all Disciples of the Sect were to celebrate together!