Starting with a daily divination to build an immortal clan

Chapter 150 Sword Dao and Breathing
We ate a few steamed buns in Cangmang City after noon, and after traveling until late at night, we were already starving.

The little fox caught a pheasant from somewhere, and after a simple steaming or boiling, Shen Wenyan ate it with great relish.

"I haven't yet asked your name, young man."

The old man, who was actually Bai Ze in disguise, sat to the side and spoke with a smile.

Shen Wenyan quickly put down the chicken in his hand, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "My surname is Shen, and my given name is Wenyan."

"May I ask how the old man and the young lady are addressed?"

Bai Ze smiled and nodded, saying, "My surname is Bai, young man, you can call me Old Man Bai. This is my granddaughter, Hu Meier."

Shen Wenyan repeatedly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Mei'er. I've troubled you quite a bit this time."

The two smiled politely, and the little fox opened and closed its mouth as if it wanted to ask something.

Old Man Bai spoke up, saying, "Young Master Shen must be tired after traveling all day."

"Girl, go and prepare a room so that Brother Shen can eat and drink his fill and get a good night's sleep. We can talk about it tomorrow."

The little fox pouted, got up, and left.

……

The Shen family at Blackwater Pool, midnight.

Shen Yuan awoke from his cultivation, only to find the white jade tortoise shell in his sea of ​​consciousness trembling violently.

Somewhat suspiciously, he lowered his consciousness into his sea of ​​consciousness and saw the white jade tortoise shell trembling continuously, shimmering with a strange luster.

At the same time, the previously mysteriously disappeared hexagrams reappeared.

[The secrets of fate are unpredictable, the future uncertain; the destiny of family member Shen Wenyan is undergoing a change!]

The characters in the hexagram shifted between gold and blood red.

Shen Yuan's expression was solemn, and he was also unclear about what had happened.

The second son, Shen Wenyan, has been away from home for four years, and there has been no news of him since. His family has no idea where he went.

What does this strange divination signify?
Shen Yuan hesitated for a long time before his consciousness stirred slightly.

The white jade tortoise shell in his sea of ​​consciousness slowly returned to calm, and then a line of text slowly emerged on it.

[Deducing the fate of family member Shen Wenyan...]

puff!
The characters on the white jade tortoise shell had only been partially displayed when the entire shell suddenly trembled, as if an extremely mysterious power was attacking from a distant place!

Shen Yuan felt a sudden jolt in his sea of ​​consciousness, his blood and qi surged, and he immediately spat out a mouthful of blood!

Immediately afterwards, streaks of fluorescence slowly emanated from the white jade tortoise shell.

The fluorescence condensed above the tortoise shell, slowly forming a lifelike, strange animal.

It has a tiger's head and red hair, with deer antlers on its head, and its whole body is snow-white. It looks like a male lion, and its four legs are in a flying posture.

This strange creature seemed to be alive on the white jade tortoise shell, wandering around freely before slowly disappearing, leaving only a chaotic mark of intertwined red and white on the shell.

Shen Yuan glanced at the mark, withdrew his divine sense, narrowed his eyes, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

He slowly stood up, walked out of the Blackwater Pavilion, and entered the manor.

When Shen Wenxing heard the noise, he got up and went to the courtyard. He saw that his father's breathing was a little disordered, and he was sitting quietly on the recliner in the courtyard without saying a word.

He hurriedly went over.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

For a cultivator, having disordered and weak energy is a very serious problem.

Shen Wenxing felt that his father had made a mistake in his cultivation.

"fine……"

Shen Yuan waved his hand, gazing blankly at the night sky.

After a long time-

"Boss, tomorrow we'll have someone find out where that little bastard went."

"Is he dead or alive...?"

"Anu?" Shen Wenxing asked.

Of the Shen family members, only the younger brother, Shen Wenyan, is not at home.

He guessed that the old man missed his son.

"If there's any news, should we bring him back?"

Shen Yuan didn't speak. He quietly looked at the starry sky for a while, then got up from the recliner and walked towards the backyard.

Early the next morning.

Shen Wenxing first went to the backyard to check on his father's health. After finding him to be alright, he hurriedly left home to find out where Shen Wenyan was.

He first sent people to inquire among the major families in Yangnao Land.

Several days have passed without any news.

Knowing that his father must be very worried about his younger brother's safety, Shen Wenxing used his connections to inquire with various immortal sects.

Finally, news came from the Tianfu Sect informing Shen Wenyan that he had entered Danzhou.

Shen Wenxing didn't dare to delay and immediately told his father about it.

In the backyard, Shen Yuan's face was gloomy.

Given the Shen family's current status, Shen Wenyan will still receive some respect from various powerful families and forces when he travels around Yangnao, so he won't face much danger.

But this kid actually went and did something stupid, running off to Danzhou!
That's the world where immortals live.

Not to mention the Shen family, even the stronger sects among the major immortal sects, such as the Vajra Sect and the Hundred Beasts Mountain, only dare to swagger around in the Qishan area of ​​Danzhou.

"Ha! You little bastard, you think you're too long to live!"

"Fine, from this day forward, I'll pretend I don't have a son like him!"

"Father!" Shen Wenxing wanted to speak up to persuade him, but saw that he had already gotten up and walked towards the room.

"Just do what you're supposed to do. This family... can keep going no matter who's gone."

The door was already closed when the sound came.

Shen Wenxing sighed heavily, his heart filled with worry.

Just as he was still hesitating about how to ask the Immortal Sect for help and ask them to find a way to bring his younger brother back from Danzhou, a guard hurriedly came to the backyard.

"Master, Elder Huang has returned."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing suppressed his thoughts and quickly went to the front courtyard room.

Huang Qingzhou stood solemnly at the door of the side room. Seeing him walk in from the courtyard, he hurriedly came forward and said, "Bai Shou Mountain has issued its final ultimatum."

"To put it bluntly, if we disagree, we are declaring war on their Hundred Beasts Mountain."

"I didn't dare let Wen'an show up, for fear of escalating the conflict completely."

Shen Wenxing's expression was solemn.

Why is Hundred Beasts Mountain so adamant? Could it be that they have already obtained some crucial clues?

What they're after, the rare mineral vein or something else? Do they already know about the deaths of their disciples from back then?
"Father-in-law, go back first. I'm going to Yunzhong County."

After a moment's thought, Shen Wenxing spoke.

The current situation is beyond what the Shen family can handle on their own.

He needs to find some outside help.

"Father-in-law, be careful when you go back. If Hundred Beasts Mountain really intends to make a move, you can have Wen'an step in."

"Tell Wen'an that as long as no one is killed, there is still room for maneuver."

Huang Qingzhou nodded slightly.

……

In Yunzhong County, Wei Qiuling frowned after hearing Shen Wenxing's description.

"It seems that Hundred Beasts Mountain has discovered something..."

Shen Wenxing cupped his hands slightly: "Fairy Wei, the Qingling Stone mine is only a few dozen miles away from that place."

"The other day, when the Shen family was patrolling in the mountains, they discovered that the disciples of Hundred Beasts Mountain were using the Pulse-Searching Technique to search for something."

“Hidden Dragon Mountain is eight hundred miles wide. It’s not that the Shen family is being domineering. Each side occupies four hundred miles. The Shen family has no intention of overstepping its boundaries.”

Wei Qiuling lowered her eyes and pondered for a long time before saying, "This matter does indeed require a stance."

"If Hundred Beasts Mountain dares to oppress the Shen family like this today, it will dare to attack the Hidden Dragon Mountain area in other parts of Yunzhong County tomorrow."

The entire Yunzhong County is not limited to Yunshui Town, where the Shen family lives, which borders Yinlong Mountain. There are many other places that border Yinlong Mountain as well.

"Brother Shen, please wait a moment. Qiu Ling will now arrange to meet with the other immortal sects and have a proper talk with Hundred Beast Mountain."

Shen Wenxing nodded and said, "Then I'll try to stall for time." He knew that Luoxia Mountain probably didn't want to fight against Baishou Mountain alone.

The immortal sects they're trying to bring in this time are mostly the ones involved in building Jinghe Market.

Wei Qiuling nodded and said, "Brother Shen just needs to stall for time. Don't let Junior Brother Wen'an act impulsively and cause a death, otherwise it will be difficult to handle."

He knew Shen Wen'an's temper; he was a ruthless person who dared to kill even his own sect's fellow disciples.

If they were to face Hundred Beasts Mountain, they would probably be even more fearless.

With his sword cultivation at the ninth level of Qi Refining, if he were to make a move, he could probably wipe out all the disciples of Hundred Beasts Mountain in Yangnao Land!
By then, after suffering such great losses, it would be strange if Hundred Beasts Mountain didn't go mad.

After returning home from Yunzhong County, Shen Wenxing thought it over and decided to personally visit the Longpanshan Martial Arts School.

He knew that Shen Wen'an had the strength to resolve the current crisis, but Hundred Beasts Mountain was a celestial sect, and there were still many old monsters in the Nascent Soul Realm within the sect.

Therefore, this matter must not be blown out of proportion.

"Don't worry, brother, I know what I'm doing."

At the top of the hundred-zhang-high pillar, Shen Wen'an sat cross-legged, with the Dragon-Slaying Sword lying horizontally on his knees.

Shen Wenxing sat beside him, gazing at the distant, layered mountain peaks.

"I'm worried that Hundred Beasts Mountain is here because of those disciples you killed back then."

If it were for rare items and mineral veins, the Shen family would simply offer them all to Luoxia Mountain, or even share them equally with other immortal sects.

With profits to be made, other immortal sects are not afraid to confront Hundred Beast Mountain.

However, if it's for the former, then it's a personal grudge between the Shen family and Hundred Beasts Mountain. Whether other immortal sects are willing to take action at that time will depend on how much value the Shen family holds in their eyes.

Three days.

Wei Qiuling sent Yu Jin to the Shen family to inform Shen Wenxing that she had arranged for six major immortal sects, including Hundred Beasts Mountain, Vajra Sect, and Qiyun Valley, to come to Anyang City to discuss matters.

Have the Shen family send someone over as well.

Upon receiving the news, Shen Wenxing immediately prepared to set off.

“Patriarch Shen, I think it would be better if you brought Junior Brother Wen’an with you.”

Yu Jin suddenly spoke.

"In the cultivation world, to put it bluntly, strength is still paramount."

"The reason why Hundred Beasts Mountain is so domineering is because they are strong enough."

“If Junior Brother Wen’an has the strength to intimidate them, this matter will be much easier to discuss.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing hesitated for a moment before agreeing with the idea.

He immediately sent someone to inform Shen Wen'an.

After Shen Wen'an returned, the two brothers followed Yu Jin and headed towards Anyang County.

Anyang County, the backyard of Shengxian Pavilion on Luoxia Mountain.

Wei Qiuling, Li Heshan, Jin Sheng, and others were sitting in the pavilion in the courtyard drinking tea.

Of these six people, apart from the five who went to the Shen family to congratulate Shen Wenping on her wedding that day, the rest were the chief disciples of Hundred Beasts Mountain.

The young man who could control the giant moon wolf.

The young man sat upright in the pavilion, with the giant white wolf lying quietly beside him, its silver-gray eyes occasionally glancing at the others present.

When Shen Wenxing and his two companions arrived, everyone's eyes turned to them.

"I apologize for keeping you all waiting."

Shen Wenxing repeatedly bowed and apologized.

Jin Sheng and the others smiled and returned the greeting with clasped hands, their eyes also falling on Shen Wen'an who was following behind Shen Wenxing.

"Let me introduce you, this is my younger brother, Wen'an."

The group hadn't seen Shen Wen'an at the Shen family's last visit, so Shen Wenxing introduced them one by one.

The reason why the sects behind Jin Sheng and his group wanted to befriend the Shen family was ultimately because of Shen Wen'an's existence.

Now that we have this opportunity to meet, I naturally want to take a good look at this sword genius from the Shen family.

"If you all wish to exchange pleasantries and catch up, there will be plenty of time in the future."

"I only want to know what Fellow Daoist Wei intends to do after inviting me here."

The young man from Hundred Beasts Mountain spoke calmly, seemingly not intending to listen to their nonsense.

Shen Wenxing and the others immediately looked over.

"Brother Shen, this is Fellow Daoist Yang Xun, the chief disciple of Hundred Beasts Mountain."

Shen Wenxing glanced at Yang Xun, cupped his hands, and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yang."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xun toyed with the teacup in his hand and sneered, "You are merely at the second level of Body Refinement, what right do you have to address me as 'fellow Daoist'?"

"The repeated warnings from Hundred Beasts Mountain are out of respect for Falling Clouds Mountain, not out of fear of a small Qi Refining family like yours."

"Today, in front of Fellow Daoist Wei, I, Yang, will make my point clear."

“Three years ago, four of my junior brothers from the Green Ox Peak of Hundred Beasts Mountain went missing. Before that, several disciples from the Rat Peak also disappeared in Hidden Dragon Mountain.”

“This is a very important matter. Yang has recently received a concrete lead and must investigate it.”

As Yang Xun spoke, he slowly stood up. The giant white wolf beside him also changed its lazy appearance and got up from the ground, exuding a faint aura of killing intent!
Upon hearing this, everyone present except Wei Qiuling frowned.

They initially thought that Hundred Beasts Mountain was pressuring the Shen family simply because they had discovered something valuable in the mountains.

If that's the case, the major immortal sects would be happy to act as peacemakers, and incidentally get a share of the pie and reap some benefits.

However, now that they know that Hundred Beasts Mountain is only investigating the sect's missing disciples, they really shouldn't get involved.

As the chief of each of the major immortal sects, he is a future candidate for sect leader.

Despite their youth, the people present were all quite shrewd.

The gains and losses had already been clearly calculated in his mind.

If they could befriend a future sword immortal by simply giving up a small amount of something, they felt it was a worthwhile deal.

However, to befriend a swordsmanship genius who may become a sword immortal in the future, it is necessary to carefully consider offending a powerful force like Hundred Beasts Mountain.

“Patriarch Shen, every disciple is extremely precious to the sect. It’s not an unreasonable request for Hundred Beasts Mountain to go and search for them because they are worried about the safety of the sect’s disciples.”

In my opinion, we should just let them go.

After a moment of silence, a fair-skinned young man dressed in a black and white long robe spoke with a smile.

This person is the chief disciple of the One Qi Sect, named Wang Quan.

Upon hearing his words, the Taoist nun in black and Jin Sheng beside him nodded slightly and looked at Shen Wenxing.

Shen Wenxing's expression was grim.

Just what I feared most came to pass.

Yang Xun of Hundred Beasts Mountain is so determined to search, he must have some concrete clues.

If he were to go, there's a high probability he'd find some clues and deduce that the people from Hundred Beasts Mountain died at the hands of the Shen family.

By then, even the current immortal sects, including Luoxia Mountain, might not be willing to get involved.

The atmosphere became somewhat oppressive for a moment.

"Yunshui Town belongs to the Shen family."

"Let's not even talk about why your disciples from Hundred Beasts Mountain would break into the Shen family's home."

"Just because of a suspicion, you want to force your way into the Shen family home to search?"

A calm voice broke the silence. Shen Wen'an walked slowly to his elder brother Shen Wenxing's side and quietly looked at Yang Xun.

"you……"

Just as Yang Xun was about to speak, his expression suddenly froze, and then his pupils shrank sharply, showing some horror!
Wei Qiuling, Jin Sheng, and the others around them all had similar expressions!

They all sensed a change in Shen Wen'an in front of them.

It was as if what stood before them was not a person, but a sharp longsword being slowly drawn from its sheath!

The longsword exuded a sharp aura, surrounded by sword light!

In an instant, the stone table and teacups in the pavilion were all shattered by invisible sword energy!

The cut is as smooth as a mirror!

Wow!

Bang!
……

The sound of a teacup falling and a stone table toppling over startled everyone.

Wang Quan from the One Qi Sect stared at Shen Wen'an, who stood rooted to the spot, and murmured solemnly, "Sword Qi follows the heart, the realm of sword breathing..."

(End of this chapter)