[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-233":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting From The Blood Lineage Genealogy To Build An Eternal Immortal Clan",{"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},1611395,2074,"Chapter 233: Five Spirits Reverse Pill Method, Moyue's Infernal Affairs, Golden Core Grand Ceremony","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-233",233,"\u003Cp>\"Is this a formation?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which Daoist friend is there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor called out, \"We are the Beast-Taming Zhao family of Great Liang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his voice could even fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrows shot forth, piercing the skulls of the Tier 1 demonic beasts with absolute precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a dozen breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the Tier 1 demonic beasts were slain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Xu family of Great Wei greets you. Daoist friends of the Zhao family, how have you been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan, Xu Mingwei, and Xu Mingshu revealed themselves. \"Allow us to lend you a hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the addition of Xu Chuan's trio, the pressure on the Zhao family members sharply plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, several early-stage Tier 2 demonic beasts were killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An incense stick's time later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group surrounded the Tier 2 Peak demonic beast, taking over an hour to finally put it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family cultivators breathed a sigh of relief. The injured immediately took out Hundred Grass Pills to heal their wounds, or Truth Condensing Pills to restore their depleted mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor observed the light barrier overhead for a moment, his voice laced with surprise. \"These seem to be Tier 2 High-Grade formation flags.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Xu Chuan replied. \"This is a trapping formation. Any commotion inside will go completely unnoticed by the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without this formation, our cultivation levels wouldn't have been enough to bring us here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor swept his gaze over them, easily noticing that they were at the Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment and First-Layer Foundation Establishment stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The formation is one thing, but your combat prowess certainly doesn't match your apparent realms.\" The Old Ancestor had heard rumors about the Xu family's deeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The Xu family seems to possess a method to conceal their cultivation, visible only to those Above Golden Core Stage. I wonder if all of them are hiding their true strength?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Never mind, this has nothing to do with my Zhao family. But this demonic core...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor pondered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they missed this opportunity, who knew when the Zhao family would be able to obtain a wood-element Tier 2 Peak demonic core again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, without the Xu family's intervention and their formation masking the ripples of battle, the prolonged fight would have undoubtedly attracted numerous other Tier 2 demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this battle, the Xu family undeniably held the most merit. They deserved the lion's share of the spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan seemed to notice the Old Ancestor's hesitation. \"Senior Zhao appears to be struggling with how to divide these demonic beast materials. How about I make a suggestion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the Zhao family cultivators immediately looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of hesitation, the Zhao family Old Ancestor nodded. \"Then Daoist friend Xu may take the lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know why you are here, and my Xu family shares a similar goal. If the Zhao family can trade a metal, fire, or earth-element Tier 2 Peak demonic core, this wood-element demonic core will belong to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Beast Essence Soul and the carcass will go to my Xu family, and we can split the rest of the materials evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Zhao, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Late-Stage Foundation Establishment elder from the Zhao family frowned. \"You are already claiming the essence soul and the carcass of the Tier 2 Peak demonic beast, and you still want to trade for the demonic core?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of logic is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without our Old Ancestor, do you really think your Xu family could have killed it on your own?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan simply smiled faintly. He didn't argue, only looking quietly at the Zhao family Old Ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor let out a soft sigh. \"It seems Daoist friend Xu has seen that our Zhao family urgently needs this wood-element demonic core. And indeed, we are taking advantage of the favorable wind your Xu family brought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, not only would we have failed to slay this beast, but one or two of our elders might have perished here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've heard your Xu family has a Tier 2 Peak flood dragon. Since you are also in the Hundred Thousand Mountains to hunt Tier 2 Peak demonic beasts, I assume he is here as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With him around, coupled with the formation, your Xu family definitely has the strength to kill these beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you took the entire harvest this time, my Zhao family would have no complaints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior is too polite. Does this mean you agree to my proposed division?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor nodded. He retrieved a fire-element Tier 2 Peak demonic core from his storage pouch and tossed it to Xu Chuan, saying, \"I originally planned to use this core to nurture my spirit beast, but it is yours now, Daoist friend Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catching it, Xu Chuan tucked it into his storage ring and smiled. \"Then this wood-element Tier 2 Peak demonic core belongs to the Zhao family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Ancestor collected the demonic core and stowed it safely. The other Zhao family elders beamed with joy, unable to hide their excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of years of planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was finally coming to fruition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Senior. When the Zhao family succeeds in the future, remember to invite me to witness the grand occasion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is only right!\" The Zhao family Old Ancestor smiled slightly. \"Daoist friend Xu is a benefactor to our Zhao family. From now on, our Zhao family is willing to advance and retreat together with the Xu family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two families then divided and collected the remaining demonic beast materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had mostly recovered to their peak condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor turned to Xu Chuan. \"Daoist friend Xu, will your Xu family require our Zhao family's assistance moving forward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no need. Our Xu family can handle it. You all should return to Great Liang early to avoid any unexpected accidents on the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. We will take our leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan opened the formation, allowing the Zhao family Old Ancestor and the others to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Late-Stage Foundation Establishment elder from earlier asked, \"Old Ancestor, is our Zhao family truly allying with the Xu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If our Zhao family succeeds this time, what qualifications will the Xu family even have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth Elder, if you keep acting like this, I will have no choice but to punish you by having you reflect on your faults behind closed doors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family Old Ancestor continued severely, \"Xu Chuan has already seen through everything. Setting aside the favor of him gifting us this wood-element Tier 2 Peak demonic core, do you really think the Xu family lacks the qualifications?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goals are exactly the same as ours. He is definitely aiming to help that flood dragon break through to Tier 3, and he might not be far from success either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An early-stage Tier 3 flood dragon... its combat power would surpass even our protective spiritual beast. Even an early-stage Golden Core cultivator at their peak wouldn't be able to easily kill it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Ancestor, I admit my mistake,\" the Zhao family's Sixth Elder said, bowing his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rest of you remember this well. From now on, the members of the Xu family are honored guests of our Zhao family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Old Ancestor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We only need metal and earth elements now. Let's keep going. We should strive to help Moyue restore his early-stage Tier 3 strength before the Zhao family succeeds,\" Xu Chuan declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan collected the formation flags while Xu Mingshu dispatched her spirit insects to scout the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They maintained the exact same caution they had from the very beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, four months passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan and his group finally gathered all the required demonic cores and returned fully loaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even obtained an extra metal-element Tier 2 Peak demonic core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This core was entrusted to Xu Mingshu. Once her White Tiger had nearly finished digesting its current demonic core energy, she could feed it this one, guaranteeing a swift breakthrough to the late stage of Tier 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having harvested so many demonic cores, the Xu family would undoubtedly see several more Tier 2 demonic beasts rise within the next year or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuehu Commandery, Dongxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not many people knew about the return of Xu Chuan's trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned Xu Chonghui to ask for a detailed update on the Xu family's current situation and recent events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great-grandfather, the Xu family has been developing very smoothly. We've gained several more apprentices in Pills, Artifacts, Formations, and Talismans. We also recruited over a dozen rogue cultivators, and four or five new clan members were born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more have reached Peak Qi Condensation as well. Uncle Derui, my mother, and Elder Wanqing. Elder Wanqing is currently stationed at the Guangling Branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, have her return. Since they've reached Peak Qi Condensation, there's no need to delay. Have them all break through together. Afterward, they can suppress their cultivation realms and present themselves as Peak Qi Condensation to the outside world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Great-grandfather,\" Xu Chonghui replied, then continued. \"As for external affairs, the Cao Clan tried to cause trouble during the Academy's assessment in February, but they only made fools of themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not many joined the Academy in February, but by September, we hit over a hundred people. Many families sent their disciples for the entrance exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was incredibly lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, news recently came out from the Imperial City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cao Clan's academy will open in February next year. Given the dense spiritual qi in the Imperial City, I fear many families will be tempted to send their disciples there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. The aristocratic families in the commanderies aren't fools. The only ones who go are those looking to curry favor with the Cao Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the Cao Clan's overbearing nature, anyone who goes will likely just get bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual qi density in the clan grounds of Foundation Establishment aristocratic families is sufficient for their Qi Condensation disciples. They probably wouldn't even send their core members to our Under the Moon Academy, let alone the Cao Clan's academy, to avoid being needlessly exploited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it's not easy for ordinary families to produce a few geniuses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great-grandfather has eyes like torches. During the September Academy exams, many True Spiritual Root geniuses from various families came to test, but not a single one actually enrolled in our Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no other major matters for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded. \"You may go back for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xu Chonghui left, Xu Chuan summoned Xu Deling and Xu Mingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the situation in Guangling had stabilized, Xu Mingyuan had returned to Dongxi in the latter half of the year to immerse himself in studying talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deling, how are things on the artificing side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather, with the combined efforts of Fifth Uncle and me, Xiaoyao's Five Spirits Box has been successfully upgraded to the peak grade. We tested its power, and it's enough to let him unleash strength above the Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for him, he has already returned to guard the Guangling Branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works,\" Xu Chuan nodded. \"I encountered a serendipitous opportunity this time and broke through to Late Foundation Establishment. Now, both sides have someone with late-stage Foundation Establishment combat power guarding them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them beamed with joy and immediately cupped their fists. \"Congratulations, Father (Grandfather).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We brought back a lot of demonic beast materials this time. Deling, sift through them first, and give the rest to Chonghui so he can move them to the family treasury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, Xu Chuan handed Xu Deling a storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deling understands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, use this wood-element material to forge the Hundred Grass Needles for me. Here is the refining method; study it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan then took out the Willow Wood Heart from the Ancient Willow Tree Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This material? Could it have reached Tier 3?\" Xu Deling noticed the Willow Wood Heart's extraordinary nature at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the tree heart of a Tier 2 Peak Ancient Willow Tree Demon. It was only a hair's breadth away from becoming a Tier 3 demonic beast. The sudden surge in my strength was thanks to it, though because I consumed most of its power...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its grade dropped slightly as a result. Still, it should be considered a top-tier Tier 2 wood-element material.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Grandfather. Deling will not let down your expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mingyuan, how goes your progress with the peak-grade talismans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan immediately pulled out three and handed them to Xu Chuan. \"They are already a success. I believe that as long as I practice diligently, learning the rest of the peak-grade talismans from the Wang family inheritance is only a matter of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take these three top-tier fire-element talismans, Father. If you encounter battle, they should be of some help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan smiled faintly. \"Then I will gladly accept them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Xu Mingyuan asked, \"Father, was this journey smooth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In half a month, I plan to help Moyue restore his Tier 3 strength. The chance of success is at least seventy percent. You all just need to wait for the good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a month later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade Cold Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan set up three altars and executed the Five Spirits Reverse Pill Method simultaneously, splitting his focus to control the array on all three altars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the wind and clouds changed color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five Demonic Beast Inner Cores placed on the altars flared with brilliant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They glowed in five distinct colors, corresponding to the Five Elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan's mana drained rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was well-prepared. He consumed two high-grade Truth Condensing Pills in succession to sustain his mana pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue watched from the side, while Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingxian acted as protectors outside the Jade Cold Pool, ensuring absolutely no one would interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy of the metal, wood, fire, and earth demonic inner cores was continuously siphoned by the water-element demonic core until their surfaces grew increasingly dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal, wood, fire, and earth-element demonic cores were completely reduced to powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the energy contained within the three water-element demonic cores reached unprecedented levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five Elements Reverse Spirit, advance! Advance! Advance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan formed hand seals and roared three consecutive times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three water-element demonic cores instantly erupted with terrifying spiritual power, rippling outward like a tidal wave as three beams of blue light shot into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the grand array completely blocked them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light from the demonic cores retracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue laughed heartily. \"You humans truly possess heaven-defying comprehension. To think you could devise such a secret method and genuinely transform a Tier 2 demonic core into a Tier 3 demonic core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop flapping your gums.\" Xu Chuan flicked his sleeve robe, sending the three demonic cores flying straight toward Moyue. \"Hurry up and refine them. The grade advancement is only temporary. If you don't refine them, you won't be able to convert the power for your own use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue opened his jaws and swallowed all three demonic cores at once, breaking into a grin. \"Thanks, Xu Chuan. Once I fully restore my Tier 3 strength, I will definitively protect your Xu family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he plunged into the Jade Cold Pool, going into secluded cultivation to refine the energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan sat cross-legged to regulate and restore his mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just four hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold pool suddenly violently exploded with water splashing several meters into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flood dragon surged out. His body rapidly expanded, eventually ballooning to dozens of meters in length as he hovered above the Jade Cold Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heaven-shaking dragon roar echoed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying Tier 3 spiritual pressure was unleashed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the grand array sealing off the commotion, the entirety of Dongxi would have been thrown into utter chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, stop once you've vented enough,\" Xu Chuan chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue's body gradually shrank until he was about three meters long, floating down in front of Xu Chuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, how is your combat strength now?\" Xu Chuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my spiritual power restored to Tier 3, I can fully unleash the might of my Tier 3 Peak physical body. I'll have absolutely no problem going toe-to-toe with a Fourth-Layer Golden Core cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you kill the Cao family's Golden Core?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably not. Given the Cao family's foundation, their Golden Core cultivator has surely refined both offensive and defensive magic treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a magic treasure protecting them, killing them would be immensely difficult. After all, if they sensed lethal danger, they would fight to the bitter end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just being able to suppress them is enough,\" Xu Chuan mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it? Do you need me to take a trip to the Imperial City and slaughter some of the Cao Clan members?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan raised a hand. \"There is no rush right now. I previously thought the Cao family was the Xu family's great enemy, but looking at it now, compared to the dangers we will face later, they are merely a minor nuisance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, our Xu family's foundation is still a bit thin at present, with only a scant few Mid Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We will definitely pay the Cao family a visit in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Mingxian is capable of setting up a Tier 3 defensive grand array, the Xu family will have nothing to worry about. That will be the time for you and me to crush the Cao family and split Great Wei's territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Moyue curled his lips. \"You really are cautious to a fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever, I'll listen to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan called in their protectors, Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingxian, informing them that Moyue had restored his Tier 3 strength and was now comparable to a Fourth-Layer Golden Core cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to stand guard anymore. Go and cultivate,\" Xu Chuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a select few Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Xu clan knew about Moyue restoring his Tier 3 strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingyi, Zhang Wanqing, and Xu Derui all broke through to Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wanqing returned to the Guangling Branch, while the other two remained in Dongxi, either cultivating in seclusion or managing clan affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that was the Xu Clan Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guangling Branch and the vassal families all participated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Clan Competition came the Annual Sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the descendants of the Xu family paid their respects to Xu Chuan and Bai Jing, the two Old Ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mid-January.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of news swept across the entirety of Great Wei and Great Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The protective spiritual beast of Great Liang's Beast-Taming Zhao family had successfully advanced to Tier 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Liang Emperor, also the Liu family's Old Ancestor, bestowed the title of Imperial Spirit King upon the Zhao family Old Ancestor. With this, the Zhao family's status was now equal to that of the Liu Imperial Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Tier 3 spirit beast is comparable to the Golden Core stage. Now, Great Liang's power will truly surpass both Great Wei and Great Jin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will the balance of power between the three kingdoms be broken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think so. The three kingdoms stand like the three legs of a tripod. Unless one side has enough power to defeat the combined forces of the other two, the balance will hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, when the snipe and clam grapple, the fisherman profits. Great Liang naturally understands such a simple truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possessing a Tier 3 demonic beast, the Zhao family could officially be considered a Golden Core Aristocratic Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, compared to the Cao Clan, the Sima Family, and the Liu Family, the Zhao family's foundation was still several times weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Great Wei Imperial City, every aristocratic family was stunned by the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the Cao Clan, some lamented the Zhao family's incredible luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Shengming and his son Cao Yulong thought of Cao Zhenyi, the crippled Heavenly Spiritual Root genius, and their hatred for the Zhou family and the Xu family deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Xu family were equally astonished upon hearing the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their reaction stopped at just astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's merely a Tier 3 demonic beast. Who didn't have one?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Xu family's beast was a flood dragon, a powerful race among demonic beasts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about this, their minds easily settled into peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Liang sent invitation cards to the aristocratic families of Great Wei and Great Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invitees were basically second-rank families and above, along with the two great Golden Core families: the Cao Clan and the Sima Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Dezhang arrived at the place where the Cao Clan's Old Ancestor was in secluded cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, he had already taken power, acting as the First Elder of the Cao family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Dezhang spoke respectfully, \"Old Ancestor, the Zhao family has sent an invitation card. They are inviting the Cao Clan to attend their Golden Core Grand Ceremony on the sixth of March!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mere Tier 3 demonic beast, yet they dare to call it a Golden Core Grand Ceremony?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep voice echoed out, followed shortly by, \"You are now the First Elder of our Cao Clan. You will lead a few disciples and make the trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, no one will be able to criticize our Cao Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Old Ancestor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sima Family of Great Jin reacted similarly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a human cultivator in the Zhao family had ascended to the Golden Core stage, then the Old Ancestors of the Cao Clan and the Sima Family would have likely made the trip personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as for a spirit beast...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their systems were completely different. Aside from its body materials being useful, a Tier 3 demonic beast offered no benefits when exchanging Dao concepts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the strongest family directly beneath the Sima Family in Great Jin, the Xue Clan naturally also received an invitation card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a forbidden stone cave located somewhere in the Xue Clan's territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was eerie and terrifying. Deep inside was a Blood Pool, bubbling and frothing with blood-red bubbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white-haired old man sat cross-legged in front of the Blood Pool. He was emaciated, resembling a withered piece of dead wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His white hair was disheveled, looking like snow blanketing a dead branch. His facial wrinkles ran deep like ravines, embedding two glimmers of eerie light that resembled wandering will-o'-the-wisps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xue Clan's First Elder came to this spot to relay the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man opened his eyes, and two spots of eerie light burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Golden Core Grand Ceremony?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of his mouth tilted up, forming a horrifying and spine-chilling smile. \"To think the Zhao family had some tricks up their sleeve and genuinely managed to nurture a Tier 3 spirit beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a beast is still just a beast in the end. They'll never know the day it decides to betray them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he added, \"However, our Xue Clan should still go join in on the fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have Blood Ming lead a few disciples and present a congratulatory gift. That will suffice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Old Ancestor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xue Clan's First Elder exited the forbidden stone cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man muttered to himself, \"Soon... Very soon. The Ten Thousand Spirits Blood Pill is about to be completely refined. Sacrificing my direct bloodline Foundation Establishment descendants to extend my life by over a hundred years was not in vain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuehu Commandery, Dongxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is where the Dongxi Xu Clan resides. The spiritual qi isn't particularly dense, yet the Xu family managed to establish themselves here and develop to this point. Truly extraordinary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who had arrived was Zhao Qingyan of the Zhao family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, for what reason have you come to Dongxi?\" asked a patrolling guard, having spotted Zhao Qingyan standing in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am an elder of Great Liang's Zhao family. I have come specifically to invite your Xu family's First Elder to our Zhao family to attend the Golden Core Grand Ceremony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the patrol guard opened the grand array, inviting Zhao Qingyan inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simultaneously dispatched someone to notify the Family Head, Xu Chonghui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the Xu Family Head. You look incredibly young,\" Zhao Qingyan remarked in surprise, sizing up Xu Chonghui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just took over the position of Family Head from my father last year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" He then pulled out an invitation card and handed it to Xu Chonghui. \"This is the invitation card. Keep it safe, Family Head Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for making the trip, Elder Zhao. The First Elder is currently in seclusion. Once he exits, I will definitely pass the invitation card to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is quite unfortunate. I was hoping to have a long chat with Daoist friend Xu.\" Zhao Qingyan stood up with a faint smile and cupped his hands. \"Since that is the case, I won't overstay my welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will see you out, Elder Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chonghui escorted Zhao Qingyan outside the grand array and only returned after watching him depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan finished his secluded cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning of this, Xu Chonghui delivered the invitation card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan glanced at it and said lightly, \"I understand. You may go back, Chonghui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Great-grandfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue silently appeared behind Xu Chuan. He stared at the invitation for a moment and said, \"Xu Chuan, you'll take me along, right? I want to see exactly what kind of demonic beast the Zhao family has.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Moyue smugly wagged his dragon tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan continued, \"Moyue, I have thought about this for a long time. The exact timing of the Blood Food Feast is uncertain, which is truly worrying. Because of this, I plan to have you pull off an Infernal Affairs scheme.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infernal Affairs? What the heck is that?\" Moyue asked, his dragon eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means infiltrating the demon race, gathering intelligence, and becoming sworn brothers with their Tier 3 demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With your flood dragon bloodline, I am certain many Tier 3 demonic beasts will want to associate with you, or even try to recruit you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Moyue hesitated. \"If a Tier 3 demonic beast or a Golden Core cultivator gets close enough and carefully inspects me, they'll immediately notice my true physical state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they discover that I'm approaching my great limit, they will definitely surround and kill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. Since I brought it up, how could I not have a countermeasure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan chuckled and pointed at himself. \"Look at me. My age has already surpassed ninety years. Among all the cultivators across the lands, who else at my age looks like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true! Why didn't I think of that? But can you really alter my aura? After all, I'm a Tier 3 demonic beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After absorbing the Ancient Willow Tree Demon, I've gained a much deeper understanding of the Power of Withering and Thriving. I don't think it will be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then give it a try,\" Moyue prompted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded. He placed a finger right between Moyue's brows and murmured, \"Power of Withering and Thriving. Reversal of Life Force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he felt the mana within his body surging out wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting a similar spell on Bai Jing and the others before had been incredibly effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, this was closely related to the target's life tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the life tier, the vastly different the life force contained within a single drop of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, a mortal's blood was essentially useless to another mortal. But a single drop of blood from a Tier 3 flood dragon was an absolute treasure. If one could fully digest and absorb it, it was enough to profoundly transform a human's physique, allowing them to shed their mortal coil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan drained a full eighty percent of his mana, pushing himself near collapse, before he finally managed to reverse Moyue's life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible! Truly unbelievable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue was utterly astonished. He could feel his body brimming with vibrant vitality. \"This is no longer in the realm of standard magical arts, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be a Divine Ability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing for a second, Moyue suddenly realized something and continued, \"Wait a minute! Comprehending a Divine Ability during Foundation Establishment... Xu Chuan, are you trying to walk the human path of Divine Ability Core Formation?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw through it.\" Xu Chuan's face was slightly pale. He instantly sat cross-legged on the ground, popped a high-grade Truth Condensing Pill, and replied, \"However, this art is not quite a Divine Ability yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I am capable of directly siphoning the life force from other living beings, this art will qualify as a rudimentary Divine Ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's amazing!\" Moyue praised. \"I've heard that Divine Ability Core Formation is something only the absolute peak monstrous geniuses with the greatest comprehension in the entire Southern Heaven Region can pull off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Transform into your strongest true form and see if any flaws can be detected,\" Xu Chuan instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue agreed and abruptly rocketed into the air. As he slithered through the void, his massive body expanded to dozens of meters in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then cheered in delight. \"Flawless! I feel like even if I get into a fight, absolutely no one will discover that I am nearing my great limit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you don't fight all-out too frequently, there shouldn't be a problem,\" Xu Chuan mused. \"However, if you feel the life force fading, return to me, and I will recast the art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary humans and Qi Condensation cultivators, I am confident that my spell can maintain their youthful vitality for ten years. But for you, I cannot be certain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" Moyue was steeped in joy. \"So this is what it feels like to be young again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like I could find a female dragon and fight for three hundred rounds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Uh, is he talking about the kind of fight I'm thinking of?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan's mouth twitched slightly, but he immediately replied, \"Go if you want. Just remember to bring your offspring back to our Xu family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moyue froze upon hearing this, then roared angrily, \"You really are a devil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually want to breed and domesticate my flood dragon clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said, his body shrank, and he dove straight back into the cold pool without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey to the Zhao family was a long one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan set out half a month in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he brought along Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Zhao family had become a Golden Core Aristocratic Family and the Great Liang Emperor had bestowed them the title of Imperial Spirit King, it was highly likely that the Great Liang Imperial Clan had gifted them some Tier 3 inheritances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand arrays of all Golden Core Aristocratic Families were Tier 3, which meant they definitely possessed a Tier 3 formation inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan's trip was precisely to fleece some of those resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Li family of Taiyuan possessed one or two Tier 3 formations, their foundation couldn't possibly compare to that of a Golden Core family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for bringing Xu Mingshu, it was to see if there was any way to acquire a higher-tier beast-taming inheritance for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they hadn't delayed at all along the journey, Xu Chuan arrived at the Zhao family three days early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While ordinary aristocratic families might not be entirely welcome by the Zhao family at this time, the Xu family was an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist friend Xu, everyone in the Zhao family has been looking forward to your arrival.\" Zhao Qingyan was extremely welcoming. His smile grew even brighter when he saw Xu Mingxian. \"Ah, so martial nephew Mingxian is here as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who might this be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My little daughter, Xu Mingshu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingyan carefully scrutinized her, vaguely sensing an inexplicably familiar aura. Making a calculated guess, he asked, \"Daoist friend Xu, is martial niece Mingshu perhaps also a beast tamer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist friend Qingyan is truly worthy of being an elder of a beast-taming family. Mingshu is indeed a beast tamer. She also had decent luck and managed to tame two rather good demonic beasts as her spirit pets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't be fooled by her meager personal strength. If you factor in her spirit pets, she is absolutely no weaker than you, Daoist friend Qingyan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingyan was astounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a pity she lacks a better beast-taming inheritance,\" Xu Chuan sighed, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Zhao Qingyan not understand what Xu Chuan was getting at?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Zhao family had invited Xu Chuan this time precisely because they needed a favor from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the other party was also intending to trade with the Zhao family, they would naturally hit it off immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come along. Let me find you a courtyard to rest your feet first. There are still three days before the grand ceremony begins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling Xu Chuan and his party, Zhao Qingyan went to discuss the trade with the Zhao Family Head and the other Foundation Establishment elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Chuan seems to want to trade for a beast-taming inheritance for his daughter,\" Zhao Qingyan relayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn't that be even better? We can just use this inheritance to have the Xu family help forge a set of trapping formation flags,\" the Fifth Elder proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao Family Head shook his head. \"That's inappropriate. We also need to ask him to refine at least three high-grade Demonic Spirit Pills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree with the Family Head. The Xu family already possesses a beast-taming inheritance. Although it might not rival our Zhao family's, from what he implies, his daughter has two mid-stage Tier 2 spirit pets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan wouldn't agree to trade for an ordinary inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Tier 2 High-Grade formation flags, even the Liu Family only possesses two sets—one for attack and one for defense. That shows just how precious they are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, the Zhao Family Head asked, \"Is that Xu Mingxian the Grandmaster Formation Master of the Xu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is correct,\" the Fifth Elder replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then perhaps the reason Xu Chuan brought him is that he wants a Tier 3 formation inheritance. After all, if he can craft Tier 2 High-Grade formation flags, his attainments in formations are already nearly unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To rope our Zhao family in, the Liu Family sent over many ancient classics involving Tier 3 knowledge. When it comes to formations, our Zhao family lacks such immense talent, so we can only store them as part of our foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if we give a rubbing to the Xu family, and the Xu family happens to produce a Tier 3 Formation Grandmaster in the future, we might be able to ask them to set up Tier 3 formations for us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, our Zhao family will also benefit in the long run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Family Head's words make sense. Let us do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingyan invited Xu Chuan over for a discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Chuan even opened his mouth, they requested him to refine pills and expressed their desire to trade for a set of Tier 2 High-Grade trapping formation flags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In exchange, they directly offered exactly what Xu Chuan wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier 3 formation ancient classics and inheritances, alongside a Tier 3 beast-taming inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although none of them could be considered perfectly complete—only covering up to the Tier 3 Low-Grade—within this Land of Imprisonment, that was likely the absolute limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Xu Chuan straightforwardly and readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refining Demonic Spirit Pills was extremely troublesome and time-consuming, taking two to three days per cauldron. Even if he started refining right away, there was no way he could finish a batch before the grand ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Xu Chuan promised to stay at the Zhao family estate for a period of time after the ceremony concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the formation flags, the two sides agreed that the Zhao family would send someone to collect them from the Xu family in three months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day of the Zhao family's Golden Core Grand Ceremony arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous first and second-rank families, along with representatives from the Cao Clan, the Sima Family, and the Liu Family, came to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every family presented incredibly generous congratulatory gifts: thousand-year spirit grasses, exquisite-grade magical artifacts, high-grade pills, and Tier 2 materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, absolutely no one would dare to slight a newly established Golden Core Aristocratic Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan naturally brought a gift as well: one low-grade Jade Marrow Pill, one high-grade Demonic Spirit Pill, and one high-grade Void Rushing Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value of these three pills was not inferior to the gifts from the other families in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the grand ceremony was underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao family's Tier 3 protective spiritual beast arrived shrouded in a thick cloud of mist, making it impossible for anyone to clearly see its true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly displaying its Tier 3 spiritual pressure, it vanished in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So it's a Black Cloud Spirit Leopard,' Moyue's voice transmitted into Xu Chuan's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>",6233,"2026-06-06T10:09:39.416Z",1,"novelbin.me","14e697288a6b2960bebe74b054896af326f2e2784f20c4046cebe2746320ddbe","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-234","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-232",454,null]