[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams":3,"chapter-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1473304,1921,"Chapter 116 - 114: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>The old man seemed reluctant to discuss the matter further, using the excuse of changing tea to hurriedly leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I recall correctly, the Xu family, like the Shen family, should also be an ennobled family, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their family members have even entered the Immortal Sect; who is so bold as to dare take action against the Xu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou spoke in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, in Anyang County, three Immortal Seedlings entered the Immortal Sect, and the former Emperor Yu, Li Cangwu, personally ennobled the families behind the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Yu Country is now in name only, Xu Jing of the Xu family is still a disciple of Qiyun Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To dare take action against the family behind an Immortal Sect disciple, the culprit is certainly no simple character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does my father-in-law think is the reason for the Xu family’s annihilation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou thought for a moment before uttering two words: \"Blood Toad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, various forces have placed increasing importance on cultivation resources, but on the land of Yu Country, the Blood Toad is a key item for Body Tempering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the older it is, the better its medicinal effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu family had been raising Blood Toads for years, and their home must have had quite a few mature ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some forces, investing manpower and resources to start raising them now is far less efficient than simply seizing ready-made ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Xu family was also a noble family with members in the Immortal Sect, it probably lacked powerful figures within, making it the target of the culprits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do we still need to go there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Xu family has already been exterminated, their Blood Toads have probably been looted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, that place is likely fraught with troubles now, and going there rashly might attract enmity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We better not go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing thought for a moment before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s head to the other family now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out two copper coins from his pocket and throwing them on the table, the two did not linger further, mounted their horses, and headed toward another predetermined family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road, Shen Wenxing suddenly frowned and said, \"Father-in-law, the other family you’re talking about isn’t the Bai Family where Bai Yue is from, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou smiled and shook his head: \"It’s not the Bai Family, but it is indeed in Huangyan Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That family is named Huang, same as mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elder patriarch of the Huang family is a Postnatal Peak Martial Artist, a straightforward and admirable elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding and chatting along the way, the two headed towards Huangyan Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t reach Huangyan Town until nightfall and, after some inquiries, finally found the Huang family mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, the price of the Blood Toad’s Shedding has skyrocketed, and the Huang family made a considerable fortune from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion was built with grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached, two Martial Artists wielding blades nervously stepped forward to question them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who goes there!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou slightly cupped his hands: \"Please report that Huang Qingzhou from Yunshui Town is here to visit the esteemed elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two scrutinized them doubtfully for a moment, then one of them cupped his hands: \"Please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he ran inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, an elderly yet robust man with a head full of white hair walked out from the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following him were two middle-aged men of similar age to Huang Qingzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s truly nephew Qingzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Huang Qingzhou, the old man greeted him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou cupped his hands: \"Uncle, how have you been lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, good.\" The old man said with a cheerful smile, extending his hand: \"Nephew, please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou nodded, bowing to the two middle-aged men: \"Brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two cupped their hands in return: \"Please come in, younger brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group entered the mansion and arrived at a side room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nephew Qingzhou, is this your... son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man looked at Shen Wenxing, mistaking him for Huang Qingzhou’s son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no sons; this is my son-in-law, Shen Wenxing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was slightly taken aback: \"Is he from the Shen family of Yunshui Town?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing cupped his hands: \"Shen Wenxing of the Shen family greets the esteemed elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man quickly returned the gesture: \"This old one is Huang Yushui; I have long heard of the Shen family’s renown, never did I think they were related to nephew Qingzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Huang family, the Shen family is a newer, yet vastly different, noble family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Huang family, after hundreds of years, is merely a local affluent noble family in Anyang County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas the Shen family is renowned and on par with the He family of Yunzhong County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some days ago, I heard the Shen family’s Martial Arts Hall and academy were opening, and I intended to send a small gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I worried it might be presumptuous and, with some recent unrest at home, couldn’t spare anyone, unfortunately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yushui sighed and shook his head, his expression somewhat grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unrest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing and Huang Qingzhou exchanged a glance, then cupped their hands: \"Esteemed Elder, do you mean the Huang family is being targeted too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yushui nodded slightly: \"Have you heard about the incident with the Chunshui Xu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou spoke: \"We just came from Chunshui Town, originally planning to visit the Xu family, but unexpectedly, the Xu family was exterminated three days ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yushui shook his head with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, our two families competed for over a hundred years because of the Blood Toad business...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, hearing this news suddenly, my heart is utterly desolate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Xu family incident, I’ve recalled my two sons and family warriors, fearful that one day my Huang family will meet the same fate as the Xu family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou frowned slightly and asked: \"Uncle, do you know who the assailants are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yushui shook his head: \"The enemies were too ruthless, leaving no survivors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Huang Qingzhou: \"To have such means and strength, it must be one of those forces supported by the Immortal Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have the Immortal Techniques bestowed by the Immortal Sect and urgently need resources to enhance their strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Families like us, who hold cultivation resources, naturally become fat sheep in their eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, the laws of Great Yu managed things, and with many interests protected, there wasn’t much worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yushui’s face showed bitterness: \"We have no opportunity to connect with the Immortal Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he turned to Shen Wenxing: \"Young Master Shen, I heard the Shen family is under the protection of the two Immortal Sects of Luoxia Mountain and Qiyun Valley, and I wonder...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Huang Yushui finished speaking, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the courtyard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people inside the house exchanged worried glances, quickly got up, and rushed outside!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the starry night sky, the once majestic and stately sandalwood gate of the Huang Family had been smashed to pieces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Initial Postnatal Realm martial artists guarding outside were now lying in the courtyard, their bodies twisted in a strange position, clearly dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of the walls surrounding the Huang Family’s courtyard, numerous masked martial artists in black had appeared at some point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Huang Yushui’s expression turned grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples of the Huang Family also rushed over from various parts of the courtyard, wielding swords, spears, and halberds, gathering behind a few individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you, exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not afraid of provoking the He Family for such wanton behavior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yushui asked sternly, hoping to use the He Family of Yunzhong County to intimidate the intruders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two masked martial artists in front of them seemed as if they hadn’t heard, merely scanning around coldly before slowly raising the long swords in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave no one alive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The martial artists on the surrounding courtyard walls received the order, drawing their weapons and leaping down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a bloody slaughter began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Huang Family had some Postnatal Realm martial artists,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in terms of both strength and numbers, they were far inferior to the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon first contact, it was clear which side was dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Huang Yushui, two middle-aged men, seeing their family members being slaughtered, charged forward in a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were at the Peak of Postnatal Realm, and they dove into the group of masked warriors, barely managing to maintain the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the two masked warriors in the center of the courtyard clearly did not want to waste time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them suddenly leaped, his form like a great roc spreading its wings, crossing dozens of yards in an instant, rushing towards the Huang brothers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Innate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Huang Yushui’s face was filled with shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son, be careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly shouted a warning and dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father-in-law, be careful yourself, I’ll go help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Shen Wenxing understood clearly that even if the two of them did not step in, the enemy would not spare them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately dashed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was much faster than Huang Yushui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Innate Realm masked man reached the Huang brothers, Shen Wenxing was already there to block him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked warrior, blocked, squinted at Shen Wenxing and said in a low voice, \"Qi Cultivation Third Layer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overestimating yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the echo of his words faded, his long sword whipped through the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling sword aura instantly flew out from his long sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Wenxing dodged, the power of qi and blood in his body surged as he charged forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His huge fist, filled with an oppressive aura, aimed directly at the opponent’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked warrior, seeing this, raised an eyebrow, immediately thrusting his sword straight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, Shen Wenxing, empty-handed, would definitely not dare to take on his long sword head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any dodging move on his opponent’s part would give him a chance to change his move instantly, severely injuring or even killing him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the sword thrust coming, Shen Wenxing’s lips curled up slightly, and in the next moment, the spiritual qi circulating slowly within his veins suddenly gathered toward his right arm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual qi rapidly compressed within his veins, forming a dragon-headed phantom with a red glow on his arm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This phenomenon was the external display of the Azure Dragon Force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep dragon’s roar sounded as Shen Wenxing’s dragon-head-encased fist smashed fiercely into the opponent’s long sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force transmitted through the sword to the man’s arm, instantly making his hand holding the sword go numb, causing the sword to fly out of his grip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked warrior’s eyes filled with terror, and just as he was about to dodge back, Shen Wenxing’s other fist came crashing down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the dragon’s roar echoing in his ears, the masked warrior didn’t even have time to raise a spiritual power shield before feeling his head struck by a heavy hammer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything went dark, and he lost consciousness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few bystanders who hadn’t yet stepped in were momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, even putting aside the other Innate expert in the courtyard, none, not even Huang Qingzhou, had anticipated Shen Wenxing could so quickly defeat an Innate strongman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Body Cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon witnessing a Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer companion knocked unconscious with one punch by someone at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer, the remaining Innate warrior said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was this remark that made Shen Wenxing realize something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are disciples of an Immortal Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked man across the way frowned slightly upon hearing this, unable to resist speaking, \"How can you be so sure we are Immortal Sect disciples?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing said calmly, \"Few in Yangnao Land know of Body Cultivators; and there are almost no such young Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer experts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked man did not refute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing coldly, he said, \"Since you know we are Immortal Sect disciples, you should understand that you cannot protect the Huang Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Wenxing hesitated, then spoke, \"You first wiped out the Xu Family, and now you move against the Huang Family; it shouldn’t just be for some ordinary Blood Toads, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could persuade Patriarch Huang to hand over what you want, would you perhaps agree to withdraw?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, the masked man across seemed hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes continuously assessed Shen Wenxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of cultivation, Shen Wenxing was only at Qi Cultivation Third Layer, but Body Cultivators are generally formidable, especially during the Qi Cultivation Stage; once a Body Cultivator gets close, they become a nightmare for Immortal Dao cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, even he could not guarantee that he could kill Shen Wenxing outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he couldn’t ascertain Shen Wenxing’s background; among the Twelve Immortal Sects of Qishan, only the Vajra Sect was known for Body Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vajra Sect was notoriously difficult to deal with in Danzhou Qishan, and he preferred to avoid such entanglements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, Shen Wenxing did not want to confront the disciples of the Immortal Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier strike had only knocked the man out; this man clearly was even stronger than that one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could defeat him, fine; otherwise, if the opponent got away and traced back to the Shen Family, it would be a considerable and dangerous headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If mishandled, the Shen Family’s efforts over many years could end up in jeopardy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both sides harboring their own thoughts, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>",2275,"2026-06-06T03:07:11.938Z",1,"novelbin.me","5729eeeb93a56c3bf3e80bd6aade1715dd2bd2b813df006326fc1dca7a77b399","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-117","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-115",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcrafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-cover.jpg"]