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Chapter 307 The Situation is Unpredictable, Facing the Mysterious Moon Ancestor (Please Subscribe!)

Upon hearing Aoki Shinjun's words, many people nodded slightly.

Yes.

The difference between Golden Core and Nascent Soul, though only one realm apart, is a world of difference in status in Tiannan.

If the Nascent Soul stage doesn't exist, then the Core Formation stage is the most powerful.

And there are very few like Tianluo, who, having reached the Golden Core stage, can contend with a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages.

“Fellow Daoist Qingmu, all the forces of Tiancang Prefecture follow the lead of Tiancang Sect, so you shall make the arrangements,” Mo Wenshang said.

"The Nascent Soul Grand Elder has his own arrangements, so I, True Monarch, will now explain our arrangements."

"The manpower arrangement is similar to last time, but given the aggressive approach of the Greedy Wolf Mansion, you can also leave 40% of your strength in your own clans to prepare for the loss of the three great formations."

Given the selfish and self-serving nature of those demonic cultivators from the Greedy Wolf Mansion, they will likely disperse after conquering Thousand Stone Forest, Taihe Lake, and Thousand Gate Pass.

If they all align themselves with the Greedy Wolf Sect, they will find it difficult to get a share of the spoils.

If the Greedy Wolf Sect wanted to use them, they would certainly make the same arrangement.

If things come to this point, then we can only rely on the strength and resources of each faction. After all, the first to bear the brunt will undoubtedly be my Heavenly Azure Sect.

However, I must warn you: if you are not strong enough, do not try to negotiate with a tiger. If you listen to the other party's sweet talk and end up causing the destruction of your entire clan, you will not be blamed on my Tiancang Sect.

The struggle between the two governments was a life-or-death struggle.

The killing and looting will not stop, at least not until the overall situation is resolved.

"True Lord Qingmu, why not simply stay and defend your respective clans?" a Golden Core cultivator asked.

"Firstly, it consumes them; secondly, it lures them into dispersing."

True Monarch Qingmu was not annoyed, but simply said, "With the three-pronged attack of the Greedy Wolf Palace, do you think any of you here, apart from my Heavenly Cang Sect, could withstand an incense stick's worth of fighting?"

Everyone was silent.

"Divide them into dozens of groups, and we can preserve most of the power of Tiancang Prefecture."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly. Although he agreed with what Qingmu Zhenjun said, everything has two sides.

With them dispersed, the threat from the Tiancang Sect naturally diminished.

If more than 70% of the Golden Core cultivators from the Greedy Wolf Palace were to gather at the Heavenly Azure Sect, the Heavenly Azure Sect would not last more than a few days.

Unfortunately, the Tiancang Sect underestimated the strength of the Heavenly Demon Lord.

With power comparable to a great cultivator, he alone could break through the fourth-grade low-level array of the Tiancang Sect.

Of course, that's only possible when he unleashes his full power and uses the Dharma Image Phantom.

If he holds back, along with the rest of the Greedy Wolf Sect, it would probably only take a day or two.

Xi Daoyun will definitely restrain Qi Tianxiong.

Otherwise, if the two Nascent Soul cultivators act together, they will break through the formation even faster.

Mo Wentian is unlikely to participate.

At least when the Greedy Wolf Sect's army approached the Heavenly Azure Sect, he should still be able to restrain one Nascent Soul cultivator.

"The more famous you are, the more you will be targeted. My Xu family will probably be the first to be targeted, just like the Seven Cities, the Three Sects, and the Lei family."

They discussed it for half an hour in the blink of an eye.

"That's all I wanted to say. Go back and prepare yourselves. You can reach the relevant battlefield within half a month. There's no need to come to my Tiancang Sect again."

This battle is a matter of life and death. If we do not contribute, our Tiancang Sect will hold us accountable afterwards.

Any traitor will be punished with confiscation of their property and extermination of their entire clan—no mercy will be shown!

The Golden Core faction has been occupying a region and has reaped all the benefits for hundreds of years. If they do not contribute in times of crisis, the Heavenly Cang Sect will naturally not tolerate it.

However, if one resists to the end and is powerless to do anything about it, that is understandable.

Everyone could understand the hidden meaning in Qingmu Zhenjun's words, and they all clasped their fists and said, "We will definitely go all out in this battle to protect the peace of Tiancang Mansion."

A few moments.

Everyone left one after another.

Master Ximen stepped forward to greet him, "It hasn't been long since we last fought side by side with Fellow Daoist Kurong. I hope we can help each other on the battlefield."

"No problem." Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

The Yan, Tang, and Luo families of Xinsu City, as well as the four great families of Shangguan, Ouyang, Wenren, and Dongfang of Jiaosu City, all sent their greetings to Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan responded politely to all of them.

He calculated with his fingers and knew there would be twists and turns, so he knew that there was a high probability that some of these people had defected to the Greedy Wolf Sect.

He still couldn't determine exactly who it was.

However, even without calculation, he would not let his guard down.

In this battle between the two governments, he only trusted his own people.

Back in Yunxi Town.

Xu Chuan reduced the number of people stationed outside the area, halted all industries, and concentrated all manpower and resources in the Xu family.

Apart from a few necessary pills and magical artifacts, over 90% of them were stored in storage bags and sent to the "Xu Family Grotto-Heaven".

Then a meeting was held at Yunxifang Square to inform them of this matter.

"Patriarch Xu, the Greedy Wolf Mansion is launching a full-scale attack. Can we stop them?"

Xu Chuan shook his head. "I want to tell you all very clearly that the three major formations at Thousand Stone Forest, Taihe Lake, and Tianmen Pass cannot stop the attack of the Greedy Wolf Mansion."

But it's not entirely hopeless; it's possible to hold out for at least a few days, or even longer.

"Those who are unwilling to abandon their legacy may stay and persevere, while those who are alone may also leave. But regardless of which option they choose, they must be responsible for their own lives."

Xu Chuan scanned the crowd and continued, "Those who remain, if they survive, will be exempted from taxes for a hundred years by my Xu family. If they have descendants, they will also be given certain care."

The square was packed with people, all looking at each other, hesitant and undecided.

"I, Li, am willing to live and die with Yunxi and the Xu family!" said a Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Li. "I am a rogue cultivator who has stayed in many places in Tiancang Prefecture, such as Baiyun Market, Yuzhu Market, and the Seven Cities of Tiancang."

But I still had a comfortable and peaceful life in Yunxi Town these past few years.

This sense of stability is invaluable.

If the Greedy Wolf Mansion were to occupy the area, the future would be unimaginable. Rather than constantly fleeing and wandering, it's better to contribute to this stability.

“Brother Li is right. I am also willing to stay. Not all the demonic cultivators have gathered in Yunxi Town. If we work together, we can surely keep Yunxi safe!”

The number of respondents is increasing.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, "I thank you all."

Within the next two weeks, my Xu family will set up a third-tier formation to cover the entire Yunxi Town. By defending within the formation, your situation will be much easier.”

Yunxi Town will be planned as a city in the future, so a city protection formation will be essential.

Xu Mingxian once proposed that, with the Xu family's Five Elements Heavenly Gang Formation as the core, a third-order low-grade Five Elements Heavenly Gang Formation could be quickly set up.

Under Xu Mingxian's control, even a low-grade third-tier weapon can unleash the power of a mid-grade third-tier weapon.

Moreover, this formation is not just a defensive formation, but an offensive one, capable of continuously generating five-element attacks comparable to the Golden Core level.

Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time. If Xu Mingxian had set up another maze formation...

Without the Nascent Soul cultivator and the Grandmaster of Formations, Yunxi Town might be able to hold out for over a month.

Upon hearing that a large formation would be set up to defend the area, those who had initially hesitated all decided to join.

Xu Mingxian had already started planning how to set up the formation two days ago.

Setting up a large-scale formation is extremely troublesome, and Xu Mingxian only succeeded within half a month by taking a shortcut.

South of the sky, Tianzhu Sect.

The back of the main peak.

"Are you going back to Tiancang Mansion?"

Zhenyangzi and Yanlongzi frowned slightly as they looked at Xu Deling in front of them.

"It's about time to go back. The Yuan Magnetic Shield has been completed, but the Dragon Blood Fruit is with my Xu family, so I should go back to get it."

Xu Deling's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "By the way, Second Master, why don't you come with me and Senior Brother Lieyang?"

"Once we obtain the Dragon Blood Fruit, we can refine it directly, eliminating the risk of losing it en route."

Yanlongzi stroked his red beard, a smile playing on his lips. "What, trying to trick your master into going to your Xu family and working for them?"

"Second Master is joking. Since it is a transaction, it must be completed. What if my Xu family accidentally has the Dragon Blood Fruit stolen? Wouldn't that mean the transaction has failed?"

Second Master, if you fail to seize this opportunity to advance to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and miss this chance, who knows how long you will have to cultivate diligently to succeed.

This is a tremendous loss for our Heavenly Forging Sect.

Xu Deling continued, "After the Second Master leaves, if he does not wish to take action, he can simply ignore it."

Yanlongzi chuckled and said, "I'm afraid that when that time comes, I won't be able to refrain from taking action."

"Second Master, you underestimate the Xu family too much! Your disciple dares to guarantee that as long as the Nascent Soul cultivator doesn't intervene, the Xu family will not be in any great danger."

"You said it yourself, so don't try to trick me into teaching a bunch of juniors a lesson."

Nascent Soul cultivators, eager for advancement, would venture into even the most dangerous places, so a trip to Tiancang Palace would naturally be no problem for them.

Previously, he had always teased Xu Deling.

"Senior brother, you can take care of things inside the sect. I'll just accompany Xiao Ling'er on this trip."

Shinyoko chuckled and said, "Go."

The next day.

Xu Deling, Yanlongzi, and Lieyang Zhenjun then traveled to Xuanyue City via the teleportation array in Tianzhu City.

"Second Master, your disciple is going to the Xuan Yue Sect to pay a visit to Ancestor Xuan Yue."

"It is only right that I pay a visit, but I don't know if the great cultivator is willing to meet me."

The three of them flew through the air, their escape light like a rainbow, and in no time they had traversed hundreds of miles, and the Xuan Yue Sect's mountain gate was already in sight.

Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, the eaves and brackets of the building are partially hidden, while two white jade lions guard the mountain gate, exuding a spiritual aura and a sense of otherworldly grandeur.

"Who goes there! Halt and announce your presence!"

Upon seeing this, the two disciples in green robes guarding the mountain were about to shout a rebuke when they suddenly felt three powerful auras rushing towards them.

Xu Deling and Lieyang Zhenjun's Golden Core aura was already formidable, while the Nascent Soul aura emanating from Yanlongzi was like a surging ocean.

The pressure made them gasp for breath, and cold sweat instantly soaked their robes.

The two disciples dared not be negligent any longer. They immediately bowed and clasped their hands in a gesture of extreme respect: "We were unaware of the arrival of the three seniors. We apologize for our rudeness!"

"May I ask which elder of my sect you wish to visit, senior?"

"We have come to request an audience with Ancestor Xuan Yue," Xu Deling said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the two disciples' eyes narrowed sharply, their faces filled with disbelief.

After exchanging a glance, they both looked troubled: "Reporting to senior, the ancestor has been in seclusion for a long time. We two are of lowly rank and have no right to contact him."

Within the sect, only Patriarch Tianya and the Sect Master are qualified to have an audience with Patriarch Xuanyue.

"Then contact your sect leader and ask him to give this token to Ancestor Xuan Yue. Perhaps Ancestor Xuan Yue will meet with us."

As Xu Deling spoke, she flipped her hand, revealing a simple token in her slender palm.

"This token is somewhat similar to our Xuan Yue Sect's token, but it's also different?" one of the disciples said with surprise after taking a look.

"Please inform them."

The disciple immediately sent a message to an elder of the Xuan Yue Sect, informing him of the matter.

He made it clear that a Nascent Soul stage cultivator had come, and the elder dared not neglect him, so he relayed the message to the Xuan Yue Sect Master.

The main hall of the clan.

The middle-aged man in purple robes looked surprised upon receiving this message.

If it were an ordinary Golden Core cultivator visiting, there would be no need for him, the sect leader, to entertain them. But it is normal for him to appear when a Nascent Soul cultivator arrives.

With this in mind, he sent a message to the elder, instructing him to bring the group to the sect leader's main hall.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a rainbow light arrived from afar and came to the front of the mountain gate. It cupped its hands and said, "I am Wu Shan of the Xuan Yue Sect. I greet you two fellow Daoists and seniors. May I ask what your background is?"

"I am Xu Deling from the Tianzhu Sect. This is my senior brother, True Lord Lieyang, and this is my master, Yanlongzi."

"The number one prodigy, Fairy Phoenix Feather!"

Wu Shan was slightly surprised and said, "So it is a fellow Daoist from the Tianzhu Sect who has come from afar. My Xuan Yue Sect has failed to welcome you properly. Please follow me to the Sect Master's Hall. The Sect Master is already waiting there."

"Thank you for your trouble," Xu Deling said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

The group then arrived at the sect leader's main hall.

"Fellow Daoist Yanlongzi, what brings you to my Xuan Yue Sect to pay your respects to my master?"

Wu Shan also relayed the identities of the group to the middle-aged man in purple robes.

Yanlongzi said calmly, "It is not that I want to pay my respects to Fellow Daoist Xuanyue, but rather that my disciple wants to pay his respects."

The middle-aged man in purple robes looked at Xu Deling with surprise, then asked, "I heard you have a token that looks like my Xuan Yue Sect that you want to give to my master?"

"Exactly."

Before he finished speaking, the token appeared out of thin air in Xu Deling's hand, and she handed it to the middle-aged man in purple robes.

The middle-aged man in purple robes narrowed his eyes slightly. "I understand. You all wait here. I'm going to see my master. As for whether he's willing to see you, I have no idea."

The middle-aged man in purple robes was Zhang Fan's adopted son and disciple, named Zhang Daoran. He was the only one among Zhang Fan's disciples to have entered the Nascent Soul stage; the rest had all perished.

Zhang Daoran left.

Yanlongzi looked at Xu Deling curiously and said, "Little Ling'er, what is the origin of that token? It seems to have a connection with the Xuan Yue Sect, otherwise the sect master of the Xuan Yue Sect would not have been so straightforward."

Lord Lieyang also looked over with curiosity.

"Second Master, this is a secret of the Xu family. Unless you become a guest elder of the Xu family, I cannot tell you." Xu Deling smiled mischievously.

"Your heart is so biased that you actually want to recruit your master to your Xu family," Yan Longzi said with a laugh.

A mountain peak, with a grand hall atop it.

Zhang Daoran, dressed in a purple robe, landed in front of the main hall from the air, then walked into the hall and bowed to the white-bearded old man sitting cross-legged on the seven steps, saying, "Master."

"What's the matter."

"Someone has arrived with the Ancient Mysterious Moon Token."

"Who is it?"

"The Heavenly Forging Sect, Fairy Phoenix Feather, along with True Lord Blazing Sun and Flame Dragon Child."

As he spoke, he took out the Ancient Mysterious Moon Token.

The white-bearded old man opened his eyes, raised his hand, and took the Ancient Profound Moon Token into his grasp, gently stroking it for a moment. "A thousand years have passed, it's a pity it's not him."

"Whom is Master referring to?"

"No need to ask any more questions. Go and bring the girl named 'Phoenix Feather.' As for the other two, treat them well." "Yes, Master."

Zhang Daoran left immediately and returned to the main hall. He said to Xu Deling, "My master wants to see you alone. You come with me. As for Fellow Daoist Yanlongzi, you two can stay here for now."

Elder Wu Shan offered up spiritual wine and fruits, and warmly entertained the guests.

Xu Deling nodded slightly to Yan Longzi, who didn't say anything more, but thought to himself, "It seems that the Xu family is indeed not simple."

Even a Nascent Soul cultivator like Ancestor Xuan Yue isn't someone you can just meet casually.

Zhang Daoran led Xu Deling to the main hall and then turned to leave.

Xu Deling stepped forward and bowed, "Junior Xu Deling greets Senior Zhang."

"You are much more handsome than your grandfather."

Xu Deling hadn't expected the other party to ask such a question, and then replied with a faint smile: "I inherited more of my mother's looks, but my grandfather was not bad either."

"Did you know my grandfather, sir?"

"Having met them doesn't mean you truly know them."

Zhang Fan stroked the ancient Xuan Yue token in his hand, "I thought it would be him who came with the token."

“My grandfather has long admired the senior and naturally wanted to pay him a visit in person, but unfortunately he was involved in the conflict between Tiancang Prefecture and Tanlang Prefecture and had to stay there to oversee things.”

“They’re all excuses,” Zhang Fan said, stroking his beard. “Anyone else would be eager to get away from that place of trouble. He’s staying there, so he must have some other scheme.”

Is he trying to take advantage of the chaos to seize power?
Even more so, annex both prefectures?

“However, your Xu family shouldn’t have such formidable strength yet.” Zhang Fan grinned. “Girl, so what exactly is your grandfather planning to do?”

"What schemes could we possibly have? Senior is too kind. My Xu family simply wants to develop peacefully."

Zhang Fan stared at Xu Deling for a while, then said, "Alright, it's fine if you don't want to talk about this. Let's talk about it. What brings you here to see me?"

“My grandfather said that the token could allow someone to join the Xuan Yue Sect.”

“Indeed, do you perhaps wish to join my sect? I would be more than happy to do so.” Zhang Fan stroked his beard and smiled.

"Senior is too kind. My grandfather said you should be a fourth-order array master. I have come to recommend a disciple to you."

"Recommend a disciple for me?" Zhang Fan said, "But I haven't taken on a disciple for hundreds of years. Just let him come to my Xuan Yue Sect, and someone will take him as a disciple."

"But in the entire Xuan Yue Sect, only you, senior, are qualified to teach."

"Little girl, what a big mouth you have!"

"He is a little over a hundred years old. It would not be difficult for him to form a core within ten years and reach the level of a third-grade high-level array master. He will create his own battle array divine power."

"Does the senior think this person is suitable to be your personal disciple?"

Zhang Fan looked surprised upon hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Are you talking about your fifth uncle, Xu Mingxian?"

"Exactly."

“His aptitude is indeed enticing,” Zhang Fan stroked his beard and said, “However, is your grandfather willing to let him join my Xuan Yue Sect?”

"If I can enter the Heavenly Forging Sect, then my fifth uncle can certainly enter the Profound Moon Sect."

"Don't expect me to establish a branch sect in Tiancang Prefecture like the Tianzhu Sect."

"Senior is joking, but the Xuan Yue Sect does not object to its disciples traveling outside, does it?"

"Hahaha~" Zhang Fan stroked his beard and laughed, "Your grandfather was truly shrewd."

"I do indeed admire Xu Mingxian's talent in array formations."

"Then please accompany me to Tiancang Prefecture, senior, to examine it personally. If you are not satisfied, you may give up."

This is also my fifth uncle's test of you.

After all, a master accepting a disciple is also a disciple choosing a master.

"This theory is indeed novel, but is it really a reason to lure me to Tiancang Prefecture? Now that you've come, I suppose Tanlang Prefecture has already launched a full-scale attack on Tiancang Prefecture."

Xu Deling seemed to sense an invisible pressure gathering in the air. He clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "I have been in the Tianzhu Sect for the past few years and do not know the specific situation of Tiancang Prefecture."

However, the Greedy Wolf Mansion does indeed intend to launch a major invasion; it's just unknown when.

Zhang Fan's eyes flickered slightly. "You came with Yan Longzi, so what you said must be true. But the second half of your statement... I just don't quite believe it."

Xu Deling added, "Actually, besides my fifth uncle's apprenticeship, there is another matter I would like you to personally confirm."

"What's the matter?"

"Elder Tianluo of the Greedy Wolf Sect is suspected to be an ancient true demon who possessed and rebuilt his cultivation at the Nascent Soul stage. He has likely already condensed his Nascent Soul. My grandfather speculated that if he is indeed an ancient true demon, his strength after condensing his Nascent Soul will be comparable to that of a great cultivator."

This could potentially destabilize the situation in the Northwest.

Upon hearing about the True Demon forming its Nascent Soul, Zhang Fan's pupils constricted sharply, then he said calmly:
"If Tianluo is indeed a true demon possessing a body, then your grandfather was not wrong. The nascent soul formed by the true demon's re-cultivation is a true demon nascent soul, and its strength is at least at the mid-stage of the nascent soul realm."

True demons above the Nascent Soul stage, depending on the number of supernatural powers they possess, will inevitably rival ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators after forming their Nascent Soul.

They were like rats hiding in the shadows; even if they secretly possessed another body and regained their nascent soul, they dared not show themselves easily.

"I killed one hundreds of years ago, and I never expected anyone would dare to show their face again."

"According to my grandfather's guess, that true demon was probably released by the Greedy Wolf Sect in the last few decades and has been hiding in the Greedy Wolf Sect, focusing on recovering his strength."

The reason he's stepping forward might be due to an agreement with the sect leader of the Greedy Wolf Sect.

“No one would release a true demon from a sealed secret realm without a reason. But little girl, your grandfather is quite the strategist.”

Zhang Fan made a comment.

One reason isn't enough for him to go see his future disciple, so he'll send another cultivator, suspected to be a Nascent Soul stage True Demon, to wreak havoc in the Northwest.

The two combined are enough to persuade Zhang Fan to make a trip.

Although Zhang Fan saw through Xu Chuan's thoughts, he knew that Xu Chuan wanted him to get involved and was certain that he was the only one in the entire Northwest who could do so.

However, this is an open scheme. If it is not resolved now, the hidden True Demon organization will definitely contact them and make them hide beneath the surface.

By then, it will be difficult to find any trace of it again.

"Fine, I'll go with you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Deling immediately bowed and said, "This junior thanks you for your kindness, senior."

"Your grandfather taught you to say that, didn't he?"

Xu Deling did not give a direct answer, but smiled and said, "Senior, whatever you think is true."

The main hall of the clan.

Suddenly, two streaks of light arrived. Zhang Daoran was startled to see Zhang Fan and quickly stood up, cupping his hands in greeting, "Master."

"How did you come?"

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Xuan Yue (Senior)!" True Monarch Lieyang and Yanlongzi also greeted each other with clasped hands.

"I am going to Tiancang Prefecture. Daoran, you stay in the sect."

As Zhang Fan spoke, he looked at Yan Longzi and asked, "Fellow Daoist Yan Longzi, has my Xuan Yue Sect failed to provide adequate hospitality?"

"Never."

"Then let's go together. You shouldn't mind having another old man on this journey, right?"

"It is an honor for us to have Fellow Daoist Xuan Yue with us."

"Then let's go."

Xu Deling, Zhang Fan, Yan Longzi, and Lieyang Zhenjun immediately transformed into four rainbow rays and left the sect's main hall.

Zhang Daoran watched them depart, a question lingering in his mind. "What is Master doing in Tiancang Prefecture?"

"What exactly did Xu Deling talk about with Master that made him agree?"

More than ten days later, a strange change occurred in the sky above Yunxi Town.

A semi-transparent, five-colored light curtain appeared out of thin air, closing in from all directions, like an inverted giant glass bowl, enveloping the entire Yunxi Town.

As the light shimmered, runes appeared and disappeared, emanating a solid and profound array aura.

A moment later, it vanished without a trace.

On this very day, a massive Xu family magic boat slowly rose into the air.

Runes shimmered on the hull of the boat, emanating a hazy spiritual light. Carrying hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it broke through the clouds and headed straight for the Thousand Stone Forest.

At the bow of the boat, Xu Chuan and Master Huoyun stood side by side, their robes fluttering in the wind, their expressions solemn.

Behind them, Ye Fan and his wife, Huang Tianba and Huang Tianxiong, and other core members were all present, each with a solemn aura.

However, upon closer inspection, most of the cultivators on the boat were at the early to mid-stages of Foundation Establishment, representing the elite forces among the various families and independent cultivators of Yunxi Town.

The Dharma boat sailed above the sea of ​​clouds, gradually disappearing into the distance.

Several days later, at Qianshi Forest.

The clouds and mist churned in the sky, and a Dharma boat broke through the air.

Two patrolling Foundation Establishment disciples of the Tiancang Sect saw this from afar and stopped in their tracks.

"Another boat has arrived. May I ask which fellow Daoist it is?"

As the Dharma boat drew closer, and the flag fluttering in the wind was clearly seen, one of them exclaimed, "It's the emblem of the Xu family of Yunxi!"

Upon hearing this, his companion exclaimed with emotion, "True Lord Ku Rong is truly a peerless genius. In just over twenty years, he has managed to build the Xu family into a renowned family, almost on par with top families like the Lei family."

"More than that, the Xu family seems to be blessed with good fortune, producing only outstanding talents."

Half a year ago, Fairy "Cold Moon" achieved Core Formation. Rumors circulated that she had followed the path of supernatural Core Formation, but the truth remained unknown...

As they spoke, the Dharma Boat had already arrived close.

Two disciples hurriedly flew up to greet them, cupped their hands in front of the boat, and said with great respect, "Thank you very much, Senior True Lord Kurong, for coming to our aid!"

Xu Chuan stood at the bow of the boat and nodded slightly: "Have all the fellow Daoists arrived?"

One disciple replied, "The forces from the three cities of Kang, Xin, and Jiao have all arrived. Elder Qingmu has also mentioned you many times, expressing his long-awaited arrival."

Xu Chuan smiled calmly, and the Dharma Boat no longer lingered. It passed through the defense line and sailed into the heart of the Thousand Stone Forest.

Ahead, towering peaks rose like swords pointing to the sky, their landscape strange and peculiar.

Before long, they arrived at the front line where the Tiancang Sect was stationed.

The group split up and took action.

Xu Chuan, Huo Yun Zhenren, and Xu Deyue headed straight for the Golden Core camp.

Ye Fan then led the people of Yunxi Town to build their foundations, choose a place to set up camp, and gather the people in one place so that they could be coordinated and evacuated in the future.

The atmosphere inside the Golden Elixir Camp was solemn.

As soon as Xu Chuan, Huo Yun Zhenren, and Xu Deyue stepped into the tent, the Golden Core cultivators inside rose to greet them warmly.

"Am I not too late?" Xu Chuan asked with a smile.

The True Lord Qingmu, seated at the head of the table, stroked his beard and smiled: "Fellow Daoist Kurong has arrived at just the right time."

The Golden Core Ancestor of the Shangguan family, standing to the side, had a hint of worry between his brows: "This time, the number of Golden Core cultivators on our side in Thousand Stone Forest is similar to the last time. I just don't know how many people the Greedy Wolf Mansion will send?"

Upon hearing this, many Golden Core cultivators showed expressions of worry.

The number of Golden Core cultivators in the Greedy Wolf Mansion is significantly greater than that in the Heavenly Azure Mansion, but at least a dozen of them have already died last time.

But it is estimated that it will still surpass Tiancang Prefecture.

"When soldiers come, we'll meet them head-on; when water comes, we'll dam it with earth." True Lord Qingmu waved his hand, his expression calm: "We'll know the specifics of the enemy's situation when the time comes."

Today, let's first host a welcome dinner for Fellow Daoist Kurong and Fairy "Cold Moon" and the others; other matters can be discussed later.

"That's exactly right," the Golden Core cultivators echoed in unison.

After a brief welcome meeting, they discussed the matter for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before everyone left their tents and returned to their respective posts.

"Deyue, when the great battle begins, you and Master Huoyun should not be too far apart, so that you can look after each other."

Upon hearing this, Master Huoyun stroked his beard and chuckled, a hint of self-satisfaction on his face: "Patriarch, rest assured, I will certainly take good care of Elder Deyue..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Chuan's lips twitched slightly, and he calmly corrected him: "What I mean is that De Yue should take extra care of you at that time."

Xu Deyue covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

The smile on Huoyun Zhenren's face froze instantly, replaced by embarrassment and dissatisfaction. He argued, "This... why does the patriarch say this? I am at least at the fourth level of the Golden Core stage, and I have already refined a mid-grade defensive magic treasure."

"Could a true immortal possibly withstand a full-force attack from True Lord Sirius?"

Xu Chuan's single sentence immediately silenced Huo Yun Zhenren.

Master Huoyun opened his mouth, but when he recalled the scene of Xu Deyue taking a direct hit from True Lord Tianlang, his momentum immediately deflated. He could only stroke his beard awkwardly and mutter, "This... is indeed unstoppable."

Even with a mid-grade defensive magic weapon, a single, devastating blow can shatter its defenses, leaving it severely injured.

"I might as well tell Elder Huoyun that Deyue has also reached the Core Formation stage. Although she has only recently reached the Core Formation stage and Deling has not prepared any magic weapons for her, she has already acquired a high-grade natal magic weapon, a flying sword, by chance."

"Is that the same one from last time? It's actually his natal magic weapon?" Master Huoyun was immediately surprised.

“That’s right.” Xu Chuan nodded slightly and smiled, “In terms of the quality of magic power, De Yue is a notch above you; the only difference is the total amount of magic power.”

But her strongest attack was enough to severely injure a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

"No wonder everyone wants to achieve the supernatural power of forming a golden core. Once you succeed and enter the golden core stage, you can easily deal with mid-stage cultivators."

With a high-grade magic weapon, one would have no fear even against a typical late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

After a moment of reflection, Master Huoyun clasped his hands and said, "I am grateful for the Master's kindness in thinking of me."

“You are Master De Ling, and also a guest elder of my Xu family. You have done a lot for my Xu family, so it is natural for my Xu family to protect your safety.”

Master Huoyun stroked his beard and said with a smile, "It seems that my decision to join the Xu family was not wrong."

Xu Deyue said, "Grandfather, rest assured, your granddaughter will definitely not let Elder Huoyun get into trouble."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, "However, things can change in an instant on the battlefield. If you encounter danger, don't worry about anything else. Use self-destructing magical artifacts or other means to escape and get far away from this place."

Five or six days passed in the blink of an eye.

Outside the Thousand Stone Forest, the celestial phenomena suddenly changed.

From the direction of the Greedy Wolf Mansion, the clouds surged, and one after another, enormous magic ships broke through the clouds and mist, flowing across the border like a black tide, and came in a long, winding manner.

In a short while, seven or eight huge magic ships were already arrayed in front of the defensive formation set up by the Tiancang Sect.

Banners filled the sky, spiritual pressure intertwined, their power overwhelming, without the slightest intention of concealment.

The patrolling disciples of the Tiancang Sect had already noticed this and immediately sent a message, prompting various forces to mobilize.

Before long, streaks of light rose from within the formation, confronting the approaching enemy from afar in mid-air.

The two armies faced off, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the surrounding area.

However, on the side of the Greedy Wolf Mansion, the soaring evil aura was as solid as a tangible substance, and everyone's eyes revealed greed and ferocity.

In terms of sheer imposing presence, the Greedy Wolf Mansion is clearly superior.

Just when the war was about to break out.

Suddenly, two immense and unparalleled Nascent Soul auras descended, like two invisible mountains pressing down on everyone's shoulders, and the air within a hundred miles seemed to freeze.

(End of this chapter)