359: Yin-Yang Harmony and Transformation Array

A giant bear phantom manifested behind Da Shan. Every punch and palm strike carried the momentum to destroy heaven and earth. Each attack's power grew stronger than the last, and the commotion soon caused many watching Foundation Establishment Cultivators to frown.

"What a terrifying bear demon!"

"It looks to be at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage or even the Peak Foundation Establishment Realm! And its Bloodline rank isn't low."

"That is the Mountain Shaking Sacred Bear under True Lord Haoran. Of course it's not low. You didn't even know that? How ignorant!"

...Some people focused on the imposing Da Shan, but those who were truly in the know focused on the black-robed Eldest Son.

A Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator sighed, "The bear demon's strikes are stronger each time. At this level..." He shook his head slowly. "Even I wouldn't dare take it head-on."

*Boom!*

With a roar, as Da Shan's power rose to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage level, the Eldest Son—who had been calm and composed just a moment ago—instantly had his protective magic shield shattered. He spat out blood and was sent flying.

Liu Xuan shook his head slowly. Eldest Son's strength hadn't reached the Late Foundation Establishment Stage level he had expected; it should be around the Peak of Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

This was only in comparison to those ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators. If he faced a Genius Sword Cultivator from the Heavenly Sword Sect, he probably wouldn't even be able to defeat someone at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

Fortunately, he was a dual Cultivator of body and spirit. His physical strength and recovery were extremely high, so it wouldn't be easy for others to wound him.

Furthermore, the Kunyuan Earth-Governing Method he cultivated included earth escape techniques, so an average Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator wouldn't be able to stop him.

Liu Xuan was somewhat disappointed, but the watching Foundation Establishment Cultivators were incredibly envious.

Liu Daoyuan had only reached Foundation Establishment less than half a year ago, yet his strength was already comparable to a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Such talent was not at all inferior to the prodigies of the great sects!

The Liu Family had a Prodigy-level Alchemist like Liu Xuan, and now they had a top-tier combat Prodigy like Liu Daoyuan. Their future was limitless!

Da Shan flew back to Liu Xuan's side. "Junior Brother Liu, your son is very strong. He's not much worse than you!"

Da Shan had only seen Liu Xuan fight during the sword duel with Wan Wei. From his perspective, Eldest Son's strength and Liu Xuan's were likely on par; even if Liu Xuan were stronger, the gap would be limited.

"Mhm!" Liu Xuan nodded with a smile, not bothering to explain.

Eldest Son also flew toward Liu Xuan. Though he had just been sent flying while spitting blood, he now looked perfectly normal, showing no signs of injury.

"Father!"

He bowed respectfully, his expression gentle and calm. He was neither arrogant because of his ability to fight above his level nor discouraged by being injured by Da Shan just now.

"Well done!" Liu Xuan patted his shoulder, and then a golden-yellow long staff appeared in his hand.

"This is a Peak-grade Spiritual Artifact I specifically forged for you, named the 'Spirit Sun Staff.' This staff can change its size and weight, reaching up to a million catties. It's perfect for you."

Eldest Son cultivated the Martial Dao, and his greatest advantage was his strength. Flying Swords, sabers, and spears weren't very suitable for him.

The Spirit Sun Staff had no other complex effects; its sole advantage was its sheer weight. Combined with Eldest Son's physical strength and Kunyuan mana, it could push the Dao of Strength to its absolute limit.

Eldest Son took the Spirit Sun Staff and gave it a couple of swings. The heavy attribute of the Kunyuan mana was a perfect match for it, and it felt very natural to use.

"Thank you, Father!"

Under Eldest Son's control, the Spirit Sun Staff shrank until it became a fine needle, entering his Dantian through his Bloodline to be nurtured... As the Foundation Establishment Grand Ceremony concluded, the name Eldest Son spread throughout Bone Fiend City. Many said he was a Genius even greater than Liu Xuan, and that the Liu Family had produced another Golden Core seed!

Liu Xuan was happy to see this happen. He directly handed over many important city affairs for him to handle, thoroughly bringing him into the public eye.

The children were gradually growing up; they couldn't live under his wings forever. Now that Eldest Son had achieved Foundation Establishment, it was time to prepare for a life of leisure!

Eldest Son's own strength was a bit short of a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but don't forget, he also had a contracted beast—an Ancient Wild Bull with a fourth-tier Bloodline!

The Big Black Water Buffalo had already promoted to a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Yao Beast. With the two cooperating, an ordinary Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator would be no match for them.

Liu Xuan proceeded to reward Eldest Son with several Spiritual Artifacts, many high-grade Medicinal Pills, and Talismans. He even obtained a talisman treasure from Xiao Changfeng, the Red Pine Dharma Sword, for his protection.

As long as no Golden Core True Person intervened, Eldest Son would not be in any life-threatening danger and could fully hold his ground.

To prevent a Golden Core True Person from actually ignoring the rules and launching a sneak attack, Liu Xuan had An Yunxi write a letter to her sister, asking her to take Eldest Son as a Disciple.

Then, in his capacity as the northern pacification commissioner, he appointed Eldest Son as the City Lord of Bone Fiend City.

With these maneuvers, Eldest Son became an official figure of the Beast Taming Sect's South Courtyard and a direct subordinate of the Academy Head with a deep background. Even a Golden Core True Person would have to consider the consequences before moving against him.

Family affairs were handled by Xiao Ran, Xia He, Lu Ping, and others. Now with his Eldest Son, Eldest Son, overseeing things, Liu Xuan handed everything over to them except for major matters that could affect the Family's survival.

However, Liu Xuan didn't become completely idle. During this time, he had been busy setting up the Great Sun Formation.

He could use the Fourth-Tier Great Sun True Fire with ease, but providing it to the Pill Refining Tower, Artifact Refining Workshop, and the city defense Formation through a Formation was exceptionally difficult.

The Pill Refining Tower.

Dark vortices spun within Liu Xuan's pupils as his Eye of Delusion Breaking took in every detail of the leyline.

After a good while, he suddenly struck, driving a small white flag deep into the leyline.

Immediately after, a pile of identical small flags appeared in his hand, and he drove them into the depths of the leyline one after another.

*Buzz—*

The underground yin fiend energy churned and surged but was blocked by a layer of barrier, preventing even a trace from leaking to the surface.

The dark clouds that had hung over Bone Fiend City for years gradually dissipated, and a warm Aura spread out, as if the entire sky had brightened significantly.

"Hmm??"

"Did you guys feel that? The yin fiend Aura in the Spiritual Qi seems to have weakened quite a bit!"

The Formation's effects were quickly noticed by the Cultivators in the city. The Spiritual Qi in Bone Fiend City contained yin fiend energy, which had to be ground away during cultivation.

"Making a fuss over nothing!" a Cultivator remarked. "The Beast Taming Sect has been using Formations to eliminate the underground yin fiend energy since they built the city. Hasn't the yin fiend power been decreasing all along?"

"This time is different. I feel the yin fiend Aura is diminishing very quickly, much faster than before!"

"Why care so much? The weakening of the yin fiend Aura is better for our cultivation. Isn't that a good thing?"

"That makes sense! It looks like the Liu Family is going to stay here permanently; they're probably the ones putting in the effort!"

...Pill Refining Tower.

*Buzz—*

In the largest Alchemy Room at the top of the tower, a bright yellow flame appeared in Liu Xuan's palm.

He placed the Great Sun True Fire into the Magic Treasure, the purple poison cauldron. Instantly, ten thousand rays of golden light burst forth, as if a great sun had risen atop the Pill Refining Tower.

It wasn't a phantom, but a real miniature 'sun' forming atop the Pill Refining Tower, absorbing the essence of the great sun in the sky.

The entire Liu residence was enveloped in a layer of bright sunlight—bright but not dazzling, warm but not scorching.

"Gathering yin fiend below, converging sun essence above. This Formation shall be named: 'The Great Formation of Yin-Yang Harmony and Creation'."