78: Du Family Tragedy

"Tianxuan, can you hear my voice?"

Li Haotian's voice rang out in the mind of Lin Tianxuan, who was currently cleaning.

"I can hear it."

Although Lin Tianxuan didn't know where the voice came from, he answered honestly.

Li Haotian was instantly delighted. Having his Death Servant capable of hearing his summons meant he had an Emperor-level Powerhouse who could provide support. With this, those riff-raff in Qingzhou would find it easy to kill them.

"Hurry and come to Qingzhou to save me. I ran into some trouble here. This place seems to be controlled by a Cult Organization, and they are controlling everyone in the entire prefecture, constantly extracting their Power Of Faith."

"All the forces here have been destroyed, and there are no righteous Cultivators left. I think the Human Race alone shouldn't be capable of this; there must be shadows of other forces involved."

After Li Haotian finished speaking, Lin Tianxuan immediately understood the other party's location. He slowly performed an Ascension, tearing space and traveling through the void.

He did not inform the Sect of this matter, as his Master did not intend for anyone else to know about it.

Li Haotian was instantly overjoyed upon learning the other party had set off. A few breaths later, Lin Tianxuan arrived before him, standing respectfully and bowing with cupped fists.

"Young Master, I thought about it briefly on the way here. This is likely the work of a Foreign Race. I have heard a little about this Foreign Race."

"May I first go and look at the common people you mentioned? This so-called Power Of Faith might be being handed over to a special race. I need to witness it personally to confirm all this."

Lin Tianxuan stated his guess and thoughts. Li Haotian naturally trusted his words completely; his Death Servant could never deceive him.

"Of course, I want to take you into the city, but it seems I'm being targeted by something. This thing is persistent. The reason those guys keep chasing me is probably because they left some kind of locating method on me."

Li Haotian could guess that he had been locked onto by something, but he didn't know how to break free. Lin Tianxuan slowly extended his hand. After a spiritual energy fluctuation swept past, the mark remaining on Li Haotian instantly vanished without a trace.

"They did leave a Tracking Mark on you, but it has now been resolved."

Lin Tianxuan said respectfully. Upon hearing this, Li Haotian immediately changed his appearance, switched his clothes, and instructed Lin Tianxuan to conceal his aura.

The two quickly left the deep mountain where they were located and headed toward the town.

"Dong, dong, dong..."

Du Xian arrived at a mansion located deep in the mountains and knocked on the main door.

Soon, a gaunt, emaciated servant opened the door. The servant was slightly stunned the moment he saw Du Xian.

"I am the Du Family Young Master. Why are you looking at me like that? Let me in immediately and inform the Master."

Du Xian pulled out his honored identity Token. This item signified a direct lineage descendant within the Family.

The servant nodded and then led Du Xian into the large courtyard.

The Du Family was a Cultivation Aristocratic Family located in Qingzhou. They usually prided themselves on being a righteous, famous clan, counting as a local power.

Du Xian hadn't been home for almost half a year. Before joining the Heavenly Profound Sect, he had tried out several other major forces, but they hadn't thought highly of him, so they let him go, and he joined the Heavenly Profound Sect.

Back then, his cousin's branch wanted to compete for the Family Head position, so his parents sent him away to protect him.

He didn't know who was in charge of the Family now.

The further Du Xian walked into the large courtyard, the more confused he became. At some unknown time, many Buddhist sculptures and shrines had been added to his Family's courtyard.

A large amount of incense was burning inside, and wisps of fragrance floated out.

Du Xian suspiciously walked around the courtyard, observing his surroundings. He found nothing unusual, except for the bizarre appearance of the ferocious Buddhist statues.

The Buddhist statues he had seen previously were all gentle and benevolent, but his Family's statues were all snarling and baring their teeth, looking like man-eating evil spirits.

"Du Xian is back. Hehehehe, did you miss your Uncle?"

A gorgeously dressed man walked out of the courtyard step by step, his hands clasped behind his back, a faint smile on his face. He also looked extremely gaunt, his lips pale, and his complexion poor.

"Uncle, judging by your expression, did you perhaps damage your Foundation during Cultivation? Why does your complexion look so terrible? And where is my father?"

Du Xian's thoughts were interrupted by the voice. He turned his head and started chatting with his Uncle. He noticed a strange aura permeating the other party, but he couldn't quite place it.

"Hahaha, how could I have problems with Cultivation? Recently, the Family obtained a new Cultivation Technique, and everyone is Cultivating that technique. As for your parents, they went out on business recently, and the Family appointed me to take charge. I heard you joined another Sect. How is your Cultivation lately?"

The Uncle smiled faintly as he looked at his nephew, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"I have joined the Heavenly Profound Sect and met a Revered Master who treats me very well. Thank you for your concern, Uncle."

Du Xian bowed with cupped fists. When he looked up, a group of people wearing monk robes had appeared beside him at some unknown time.

"Don't say Uncle doesn't look out for you. You know Uncle loved you most when you were a child. Naturally, I can't bear to see you die for nothing now. If you are willing to abolish your Cultivation and Cultivate anew, following the Divine Technique Uncle obtained, you will definitely become the strongest Prodigy of the Du Family."

Cold sweat poured from Du Xian's body. The Cultivation of the people surrounding him was not lower than the Nascent Soul Stage. It would be difficult for him to deal with so many people alone.

"Uncle, what kind of Cultivation Technique did you obtain, and where did my parents go? Please tell me the truth about these matters. Of course, you can attack me now, but my Heavenly Profound Sect always repays grudges against its Disciples. If you dare to kill me here today, Heavenly Profound Sect Powerhouses will come knocking tomorrow."

Du Rulei grinned, shaking his head helplessly.

"It seems you are unwilling to take the easy way out, so don't blame Uncle for being ruthless."

After speaking, Du Rulei waved his hand, and the group of monks immediately swarmed forward.

Du Xian naturally couldn't just surrender. He roared, and golden flames erupted all over his body.

The intense heat of the powerful flames caused the surrounding air to crackle. Immediately afterward, large amounts of heat waves began to spread outward, forcing back all the monks who had charged forward.

"A pearl of rice grain size! Suppress him with thunderous methods. Show no mercy."

After speaking, Du Rulei turned and left. Facing the encirclement of eight Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, this Golden Core Little guys was simply no match.