[{"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-264":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},1611426,2074,"Chapter 264: Cloud Lake Gathering, Geniuses Assemble","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-264",264,"\u003Cp>Xu Deling had an extremely profound foundation in the Dao of Artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her artifact refining techniques originated from the ancient Azure Dragon Sect's inheritance. While it could not be considered the absolute peak, it was still among the top tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cultivation method was the Golden Core chapter of the \"Scarlet Emperor Fire Sovereign Scripture\", a top-tier cultivation method that led straight to the Great Vehicle stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to the control and comprehension of flames, very few Fire-Element Cultivation Methods could surpass it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Cloud Valley had a unique terrain, making it an excellent treasure land for artifact refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames required for artifact refining were also true flames at the Golden Core level. Refining Tier 3 materials and the like was completely without issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deling's divine sense had stepped into the Golden Core stage, no different from that of an Early-Stage Golden Core immortal cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After comprehending a second-tier Artifact Pattern, her innate talent allowed her to comprehend other Artifact Patterns with even higher efficiency. Even Perfected Person Fire Cloud did not know exactly how many second-tier Artifact Patterns Xu Deling had comprehended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Grandmaster Smiths might not even match her in the comprehension of Artifact Patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This myriad of foundations was exactly what gave Xu Deling the confidence to refine a Pill Furnace as her very first Magic Treasure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she successfully refined it, her level in artifact refining would even approach that of Perfected Person Fire Cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Perfected Person Fire Cloud was merely a Tier 3 Low-Grade Blacksmith. It was just that his success rate was higher than that of ordinary Tier 3 Low-Grade Blacksmiths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after obtaining the Azure Dragon Sect's Dao of Artifacts inheritance, he was not far from being able to refine a Mid-Grade Magic Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of many Late-Stage Golden Core immortal cultivators' Natal Magic Treasures only reached the level of a Mid-Grade Magic Treasure. As for High-Grade Magic Treasures, only a minority of Late-Stage Golden Core experts possessed them in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some immortal cultivators who had just entered the Nascent Soul stage also used High-Grade Magic Treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Xu Deyue, for example. If she stepped into the Golden Core stage one day and completely refined \"Supreme Yin\", she would have the strength to fight a Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator across major realms, and perhaps even the chance to slay them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed day by day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One material after another was smelted by the Golden Core level true flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever her own mana dropped below fifty percent, Xu Deling would consume a High-Grade True Condensing Pill to restore her mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because her divine sense was powerful, it could hold out for much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, over a long period, the consumption was still quite significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To recover her depleted divine sense, she used High-Grade Spirit Sense Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was Divine Sense Pills, Spirit-Advancing Pills, or Spirit-Nourishing Pills, although they no longer provided any growth effects for Xu Deling, they still retained the efficacy of restoring depleted divine sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu Family did not lack pills, so Xu Deling was not particularly stingy in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The refinement of a Magic Treasure involved four steps. First, smelting the materials individually and purifying them as much as possible. Second, mixing them according to the material ratios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mistake in this step would greatly affect the quality of the Magic Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third step was shaping, forging it into a Magic Treasure embryo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artifact refining techniques could accelerate this process, and some exquisite methods could even elevate the quality of the Magic Treasure embryo by further eliminating impurities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this step was completed, there would be no subsequent opportunities to extract impurities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most common process for extracting material impurities was still during the first step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final step was engraving second-tier Artifact Patterns. These Artifact Patterns, containing various mystical powers, could bestow or enhance the Magic Treasure's inherent attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any of these steps went wrong, a minor error would affect the Magic Treasure's quality, while a severe mistake would result in refinement failure, turning it into scrap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Azure Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, you want to host a gathering for geniuses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man spoke in surprise. Standing before him was a woman wearing a white veil. Her figure was like a newly sprouted spring bamboo shoot, slender but not weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a moon-white dress that cascaded down to her ankles, the hem embroidered with dark silver flowing cloud patterns. A jade belt of the same color encircled her waist, cinching it so tightly it seemed one could wrap their hands entirely around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were like ink soaked in a freezing spring, her pupils a translucent, pitch-black hue. The corners of her eyes slanted slightly upward, yet they held no trace of seduction, instead adding a touch of detached sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she gazed at the young man, her gaze was as tranquil as a deep pool, seemingly capable of seeing right through a person's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyelashes were as long as butterfly wings, casting shallow shadows beneath her eyes when she lowered them. When she occasionally raised a hand to brush the edge of her veil, her slender wrist bones were distinct, her skin a luminous, almost translucent white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint fragrance lingered around her, neither orchid nor musk, but rather the crisp freshness of plum branches after a snowfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was none other than Liu Yue, ranked fifth on the Genius Ranking, and the man before her was her younger brother, Liu Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cultivation at the Peak Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment stage, he too was a genius of the Liu clan. It was merely a pity that he was quite young and his cultivation was still insufficient. Otherwise, he would definitely have his name on the Genius Ranking and go fight for a Prodigy Grand Assembly slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the past, Heavenly Azure Prefecture will first internally select the thirty-six most outstanding Foundation Establishment geniuses under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Azure Sect, and then proceed to Profound Moon Prefecture to compete for the Prodigy slots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With over three hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the eight prefectures fighting for seventy-two slots, aside from one's own strength, selecting good Allies is also particularly important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Feng pondered for a moment before saying, \"Sister, do you mean you want to use this opportunity to find a few collaborators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then hosting a genius gathering in your name will be a piece of cake. After all, you have a massive number of admirers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Feng chuckled. \"I will go make the arrangements right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be so rash. Do you even know the location I want to host this at and who I plan to invite?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True, the location is very important. It needs to be convenient for travel. The Heavenly Azure Sect is definitely a no-go, and our Liu clan's estate naturally won't work either. It would be best to find a place that is relatively convenient for everyone, with pleasant scenery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Feng muttered to himself. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he exclaimed, \"I know a place that is perfectly suitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cloudstream Town. It's quite close to the Heavenly Azure Mountain Range. Although its distance varies from the Seven Heavenly Azure Cities and the Three Sects, overall, it's considered a central location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About fifteen kilometers north of there lies Cloud Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can hold the genius gathering by the shores of Cloud Lake, calling it the 'Cloud Lake Gathering'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family of Xu Deyue, the 'Cold Moon Immortal Fairy' who shares equal fame with you, is the master of Cloudstream. Cloud Lake is also within their sphere of influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking them to temporarily lend Cloud Lake to our Liu clan to host the 'Cloud Lake Gathering' shouldn't be a big problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no matter what, the Xu Family is only a Foundation Establishment Clan. They wouldn't dare offend our Liu clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yue lifted her gaze to look at Liu Feng. Beneath the veil, her eyes seemed to gleam faintly. Without any rush, she simply stated coolly, \"Cloudstream Town? By the shores of Cloud Lake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, she added, \"Regarding borrowing the location, if we use our power to pressure them, I am afraid it will give people grounds for gossip. That would completely defeat the original purpose of hosting this gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is better if you send someone with gifts to discuss it properly. That will display our Liu clan's sincerity and give the Xu Family enough face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the title of 'Cold Moon Immortal Fairy' carries quite a bit of weight among the younger generation of Heavenly Azure Prefecture these days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what to do. I will definitely handle this matter beautifully,\" Liu Feng said with a carefree smile, patting his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his demeanor, a fleeting trace of pale warmth brushed through Liu Yue's eyes beneath the veil. She nodded slowly. \"Since that is the case, go and prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gifts you bring need not be overly precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you meet the members of the Xu Family, speak modestly and amiably. Do not put on the airs of a Liu clan descendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu Family is on good terms with five Golden Core Perfected Beings. Their network is not small. Do not slight them just because they are a Foundation Establishment Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Feng agreed to every point. Just as he turned to leave, Liu Yue called out to him again, \"Remember, this trip is only to borrow the location. Do not speak of anything else, lest you cause unexpected complications.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand!\" Liu Feng replied as he strode away with brisk steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————————————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cloudstream Town, the main hall of the Xu Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan, Xu Mingxian, and Xu Deyue were all in secluded cultivation. Ye Fan was receiving a guest in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Liu clan of the Heavenly Azure Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. My sister is the 'Azure Moon Immortal Fairy'. I assume you have heard her name, Brother Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, her reputation precedes her, though I have yet to meet her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, my sister plans to host a 'Cloud Lake Gathering' in Cloudstream Town, by the shores of Cloud Lake. We would like to request that you temporarily lend Cloud Lake South Bank to our Liu clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for everything needed for the gathering, our Liu clan will prepare it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan pondered for a moment before nodding. \"That is acceptable. However, there are quite a few Fishery Farmers and Spirit Farmers around Cloud Lake. I hope Brother Liu will not cause them any harm. There are also the surrounding Spirit Fields. All of these are considered the property of my Xu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would not want any conflicts to break out because of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, since Brother Ye has made it so clear, I will naturally keep it in mind. I will make sure our Liu clan members act with caution. If there are any injuries or damages, we will definitely offer compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, news of the \"Cloud Lake Gathering\" hosted in the name of the \"Azure Moon Immortal Fairy\" spread across all factions in Heavenly Azure Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gathering was set to be held on the fifth day of the fifth month, precisely half a month later, at Cloud Lake South Bank, fifteen kilometers north of Cloudstream Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, it was a universally known fact that Xu Deyue belonged to the Xu Family of Cloudstream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving their Invitation Cards, many people were deeply intrigued by the fact that the \"Azure Moon Immortal Fairy\" was hosting a gathering but borrowing the Xu Family's territory to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They speculated whether there was some special reason behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, were the two families on good terms?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top fifty individuals on the Genius Ranking, along with some who were possibly hidden geniuses, all received invitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deyue was naturally among the invitees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the host providing the venue, Ye Fan was also invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the fifth day of the fifth month arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cloud Lake South Bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surface of the lake resembled spread azure silk. As a light breeze brushed by, fine golden ripples rippled across it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weeping willows draped their branches along the shore, their fresh leaves gathering dew. When the wind stirred, the willow strands gently brushed the water's surface, startling a few silver-scaled fish that instantly dove back into the lakebed, leaving only spreading, concentric ripples in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, clusters of sweet flag grew thickly, their blue-sword-like leaves standing upright along the bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an open clearing by the shore, seven or eight wooden pavilions erected by the Liu clan stood scattered. Their roofs were covered in pale gray thatch, and small bronze bells hung from the eaves, ringing crisp and clear when the wind blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bluestone tables and stools were scattered in the open spaces between the pavilions. The surfaces of the stone tables were polished smooth, already set with porcelain cups and tea canisters. Servants from the Liu clan were busy serving tea to the invited guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators had already arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attire varied, and their temperaments were vastly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eastern pavilion, a young man clad in an ink-black Tight-fitting Attire with a longsword strapped to his waist was currently discussing spell techniques with a woman in green beside him. His well-defined hands occasionally gestured on the stone table, his brow brimming with sharp vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a stone stool on the western side, a young girl in a pink skirt toyed with the jade pendant at her waist. The pendant glowed with spiritual light, clearly a low-grade Dharma Tool. However, her gaze kept darting toward the center of the lake, as if she were expecting someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were even a few individuals dressed in sect attire. Some stood by the pavilions gazing out over Cloud Lake, while others sat around stone tables sipping tea, faint ripples of mana implicitly radiating from their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically everyone who came here was at Foundation Establishment Perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at this moment, two figures tore through the air and arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man wore a scarlet-gold long robe, while the woman wore a plain, elegant pale green robe, the fabric as light as a thin mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were none other than Ye Fan and Xu Deyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They approached Liu Yue and Liu Feng, clasping their fists in greeting. \"Brother Liu, 'Azure Moon Immortal Fairy'. I hope my wife and I haven't arrived late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue'er just came out of secluded cultivation, so we rushed over immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Liu Feng's first time seeing Xu Deyue. His heart rippled slightly, feeling that her appearance was in no way inferior to his own sister's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No wonder she can stand on equal footing with my sister. Xu Deyue is indeed outstanding. It is just a pity that she took a Dao companion so early.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here in Heavenly South, individuals with outstanding Innate Aptitude, regardless of gender, temporarily would not consider the matter of Dao companions. Instead, they would only consider it once their strength reached a certain level and their progress had become exceedingly slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was also possible they would enter a marriage alliance with another family due to certain interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the main force responsible for producing offspring, that naturally fell upon the clansmen whose aptitudes were below that of a True Spiritual Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yue parted her ruby lips, the corners of her mouth curling into a faint smile. She said tranquilly, \"Having the 'Cold Moon Immortal Fairy' here adds a great deal of color to our 'Cloud Lake Gathering'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the three moons of Heavenly Azure Prefecture, we are only waiting for the 'Blazing Moon Immortal Fairy' of the Yan clan from House Constellation City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people came forward to converse with Xu Deyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deyue returned their greetings one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an inappropriate voice rang out, \"Brother Liu, this 'Cloud Lake Gathering' is considered a top-tier gathering for the Foundation Establishment stage. How could you invite someone who hasn't even reached the Late Foundation Establishment stage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't that just senselessly lower our prestige?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was a cultivator wearing a sapphire-blue brocade robe. He cast a sidelong glance in their direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it is Jiaocang Sect's Perfected Black Wind's esteemed disciple, Senior Brother Yun Yi. Since the Xu Family lent Cloud Lake to our Liu clan this time, no matter what, we had to invite Brother Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, although Brother Ye's cultivation realm is on the weaker side, his true combat strength is quite extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how strong a Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivator is, how can he sit on equal footing with us at Foundation Establishment Perfection?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yue interjected, \"Daoist Friend Yun, everyone who has come today is a guest of the Liu clan. How about giving me some face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi glanced at Liu Yue. Even if he did not care about her face, the Liu clan behind her was still worthy of his reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the 'Azure Moon Immortal Fairy' has said as much, I will naturally give face. However, there are some grudges between me and the Xu Family. If he takes three moves from me today, I will drop the matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi had been responsible for liaising between Perfected Black Wind and the Fang Clan of Cloudstream. Every time, he received massive benefits in Spirit Stones from the Fang Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Fang Clan had been annihilated by the Xu Family and Perfected Black Wind had given up on finding trouble with the Xu Family, he had lost this extra source of Spirit Stones. How could he not harbor resentment in his heart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since his Honored Master, Perfected Black Wind, had abandoned seeking trouble with the Xu Family, he naturally would not dare touch that hornet's nest on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Cloud Lake Gathering\" was a meeting among Foundation Establishment peers, and it just so happened that members of the Xu Family were also on the invitation list. Naturally, he did not want to miss this prime opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not kill them, but he had to humiliate them in some way to vent the anger in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his strength, he was ranked exactly one spot ahead of Xu Deyue. His power was absolutely formidable, placing second among the younger generation of the Jiaocang Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to vent his foul mood, it was only natural to choose the softest persimmon to squeeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was exactly why he set his sights on Ye Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people looked at Yun Yi, their eyes revealing looks of contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, they were also curious as to exactly what sort of feud could make a Foundation Establishment Perfection expert like Yun Yi relentlessly target a Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment member of the Xu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Honored Master is Perfected Black Wind of the Jiaocang Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, so that is it. Now I understand. Brother Yun is targeting me because of such an old, trivial matter. I can only say your heart is truly as small as an embroidery needle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Daoist Friend Ye, are you sure you are talking about Brother Yun's heart and not some other part?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the surrounding crowd instantly caught the implication and erupted into roaring laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are courting death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi immediately moved to condense energy in his palm and viciously slap it toward Ye Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a chilling sword light abruptly manifested, the flash slashing right before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd only saw a flash of silver light before Xu Deyue's figure slightly shifted. At some unknown moment, a longsword had already appeared in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade was as lustrous white as autumn water—it was the Heavenly Water Sword she had just acquired over a month ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you dare say that one more time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the tip of her sword slanted upward, its edge steadily aiming straight at Yun Yi's throat. The Cold Qi around her instantaneously surged and permeated the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lake water near the shore faintly began to freeze over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the tip of a sword pressed to his throat, Yun Yi felt a bone-deep chill spread from his neck down through his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warning bells rang out in his mind, and he began to doubt whether he, despite being ranked one spot higher, could actually defeat her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi glared at Ye Fan. \"What, are you going to hide behind a woman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to say, you truly live up to the name of a Live-in Son-in-Law. You freeload off a woman with absolute peace of mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan chuckled lightly, placing his hand over Xu Deyue's. \"Yue'er, give your husband a chance to show off. Otherwise, any random Tom, Dick, or Harry will jump out and question me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really is quite annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deyue looked at Ye Fan's face for a moment. With a twist of her wrist, the Heavenly Water Sword shrank and flew back into her Storage Pouch. She stepped back, giving him the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Kuangtu sent a sound transmission to Yan Han: \"Did you see that? That wasn't the Flying Sword she used against me last time. Its imposing aura and fluctuations are not the slightest bit weaker than my Crimson Thunder Flying Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of the Xu Family. Having a top-tier Master Smith really is convenient. It's only been a short while, and she's already been equipped with a highly compatible Two-Pattern Magic Tool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Han remained silent a short distance away, sighing inwardly, 'Oh, my big brother, is this really something to be happy about?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan cupped his fists toward Liu Yue. \"Fairy Liu, I am truly sorry that the affairs of my Xu Family have caused disruptions to your 'Cloud Lake Gathering'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the two men, their respective grace made it immediately clear who was superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one was not foolish or held a grudge against the Xu Family, anyone else would definitely choose to befriend Ye Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying, Daoist Friend Ye? The invited guests haven't fully arrived yet, so the gathering hasn't officially begun. Since you and Daoist Friend Yun have personal grudges, please, feel free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, please be mindful of Stopping at the Right Point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone deliberately intends to commit murder, I will not stand by idly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the corner of her eye, Liu Yue seemingly unintentionally glanced at Yun Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is only natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd quickly stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yue stood next to Xu Deyue and asked softly, \"Fairy Xu, may I ask exactly what grudge Daoist Friend Yun holds against your Xu Family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deyue looked at the two men facing off in front of them and said coldly, \"Before my Xu Family took over Cloudstream Town, does Fairy Liu know that Cloudstream was controlled by the three top Foundation Establishment Clans: the Yuan Clan, the Fang Clan, and the Hua Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have heard a bit about that. The Yuan Clan and Fang Clan were annihilated by your Xu Family. The Hua Clan managed to survive, but their prominence is far less than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cloudstream Town is considered the top-tier town in the entirety of Heavenly Azure Prefecture, simply because it houses a Tier 2 Spirit Vein, which can serve as the foundation for a Golden Core Aristocratic Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reason why the three great families dominated Cloudstream Town for over a hundred years is because they had Golden Core Perfected Beings sheltering them from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hua Clan has some ties with Sect Master Feng of the Green Wood Sect. The Yuan Clan was backed by Perfected Yanshan of the Qingcang Sect, while the Fang Clan was supported by Perfected Black Wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two families offered large sums of Spirit Stones in tribute to the Perfected Beings behind them every year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yue was also highly intelligent, and immediately sorted out the logic. \"It is because the Fang Clan was destroyed, which simultaneously caused him to lose a steady stream of wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was six or seven years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Daoist Friend Ye said his heart was as narrow as a needle tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his master is no longer pursuing the matter, yet he still broods over it. His worldview is truly just that petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this, it should be I who apologize to you both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It happened suddenly, and Fairy Liu did not know the whole story. As the saying goes, the ignorant are innocent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two streaks of crimson light shot over from the distance. A scorching aura could be sensed from far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a phoenix's cry rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone exclaimed in shock, \"The 'Blazing Moon Immortal Fairy' has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man and a woman landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was exactly Yan Fengwu, while the man was Yan Yue, the one who had once sparred in artifact refinement with Xu Deling. He possessed the Yan family's Yang Fire Spirit Physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Yan Yue, you came as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yue bowed slightly toward Yan Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yue replied, \"You are too polite, Junior Sister Liu. I heard from my little sister that you were hosting a gathering at Cloud Lake, so I tagged along to join the fun. I hope Junior Sister Liu doesn't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not. Senior Brother Yan Yue is a top-tier Master Smith. There is no one here who wouldn't welcome you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people stepped forward to greet Yan Yue and Yan Fengwu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yue swept his gaze across the area, seeming somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Big brother, not seeing the person you wanted to see, you're a bit disappointed, aren't you!' Yan Fengwu teased with a smile via sound transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yue ignored her and asked what was happening here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone immediately explained the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Yan Yue turned to look at Ye Fan and Yun Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others also shifted their attention back to the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Friend Yun, do you also want to go butter up Master Yan Yue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi scoffed coldly and withdrew his gaze. \"Ye Fan, since you are so eager to be taught a lesson by me, then I shall grant your wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words fell, he flipped his right palm. Earth-element mana condensed in his hand, morphing into a half-foot square earthen-yellow palm print. Within the palm's lines, crushed stones faintly churned. From top to bottom, he slapped it forcefully toward Ye Fan's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment Perfection mana, combined with a cultivation method's technique, unleashed extraordinary might, carrying a heavy and oppressive Pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he wanted more than anything to see Ye Fan drop to his knees before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan clenched his hands into fists. His right arm suddenly bulged, clearly swelling a size larger than his left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body flickered with scarlet light. His arms and fists in particular were draped in orange spiritual fire, resembling a miniature Flaming Flood Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw a punch straight into the earthen-yellow palm print.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extreme Yang flame? The aura of this mana seems to share the same origin as Junior Sister Deling's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a Yang Fire Spirit Physique himself, Yan Yue was naturally highly perceptive of Yang-attribute spiritual fires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earthen-yellow palm print collided with Ye Fan's fist and miraculously began to shatter inch by inch. However, his fist also bled incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually blocked a blow from a Foundation Establishment Perfection expert without using a Dharma Tool?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They asked themselves—if put in his shoes, they would have had to use their strongest Dharma Tools just to barely block that strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the gap between Foundation Establishment Perfection and the Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment was just that massive, like an uncrossable chasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, this chasm had actually been bridged?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Ye Fan was also at Foundation Establishment Perfection right now, do you think he would earn a spot in the top three of the Genius Ranking?\" someone muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd fell silent upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi sneered coldly. Not seeing the spectacle he desired, dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes. He brushed a hand over his Storage Pouch, and an entirely pitch-black Black Iron Staff instantly flew out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying heavy mana, he swept it outward horizontally, aiming straight for Ye Fan's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of this staff strike was incredible. The wind generated by the staff carried earth-element pressure, causing the air around Ye Fan to feel sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A set of scarlet-gold Battle Armor abruptly surfaced over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few inches outside the armor, a translucent crimson Light Screen automatically condensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron staff smashed into the translucent crimson Light Screen. Ye Fan didn't suffer a severe blow; he was merely forced to retreat several steps from the impact. However, some cracks appeared on the Light Screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi's pupils constricted. He never expected Ye Fan to be able to block a strike where he actually utilized a Dharma Tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there would definitely be no next time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Fan, let's see you take my third move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped the staff with both hands, holding the Black Iron Staff upright in front of him. Earth-element mana surged in frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff rapidly expanded by several tens of feet, transforming into a giant earthen pillar covered in stone patterns. At the same time, he roared softly, \"Earth-Rending Staff Technique—Mountain Collapse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top of the earthen pillar radiated an earthen-yellow spiritual light. Carrying the momentum of a collapsing mountain and splitting rocks, it ruthlessly crashed down toward Ye Fan. The might of the Dharma Tool and the force of the technique stacked entirely. Its terrifying power made many onlookers tremble in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan's expression turned solemn. With a flash of crimson light over his hands, a pair of Gauntlets appeared. They were equally scarlet-gold, clearly forming a matching set with the Battle Armor he wore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove his fire-element mana to its peak, pouring it frantically into his Gauntlets and Battle Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artifact Patterns emerged on the surface of the Gauntlets, resonating with the Artifact Patterns on his armor. The flames soared three feet high, making him look like a flaming demonic figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura climbed all the way to a level comparable to the Peak Eighth Layer Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Emperor Fist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flaming fist collided with the earthen pillar, sending fire and shattered rock flying in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan was sent flying backward from the shockwave. The defensive Light Screen of his flaming armor instantly shattered, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yi likewise suffered the recoil. His internal organs shook, and a metallic tang welled up in his throat, which he forcefully swallowed back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered back four or five steps. The earth patterns on the Black Iron Staff dimmed slightly as disbelief filled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is this possible?!\" Yun Yi stumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is impossible about it?\" Yan Yue stepped forward at this moment. \"If I am not mistaken, Brother Ye's armor and gauntlets are both Two-Pattern Magic Tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many people here can afford such luxury?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the fact that his battle prowess already rivals the Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment, blocking your attack is naturally not out of the question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he turned to Ye Fan and asked, \"These were forged for you by Junior Sister Deling, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junior Sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan paused for a second before nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Junior Sister Deling not come to participate in the 'Cloud Lake Gathering'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Ling should be in secluded cultivation in Fire Cloud Valley. Even if she comes out, since she isn't planning to participate in the Prodigy Grand Assembly, she probably won't be coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone finally understood that Yan Yue had come here specifically for Xu Deling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they were also extremely curious about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the number of people present who had actually seen Xu Deling could be counted on one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in the distance, another streak of crimson clouds rushed toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing this aura, Ye Fan and Xu Deyue exchanged a look of surprise. \"Sister Ling?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer was exactly Xu Deling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, just after Ye Fan and the others left the Xu Residence, Perfected Person Fire Cloud and Xu Deling arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deling, naturally, came to deliver the Pill Furnace Magic Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan stared at the three-foot-tall Pill Furnace resting on Xu Deling's palms, his eyes brimming with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furnace was a dark gold all over. Its material was like jade yet not jade, like metal yet not metal. Its surface radiated a warm, mellow luster, and Spirit Power faintly circulated within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in the center of the furnace's belly, a Taiji diagram quietly levitated, its black and white halos intertwined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eye of the Yin fish was inlaid with a crimson fire pattern, while the eye of the Yang fish was adorned with a pale blue water pattern, secretly containing the concept of Yin and Yang generating each other, and the harmony of water and fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding the Taiji diagram were Bagua patterns. The eight trigrams—Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, and Dui—were distinct and clear, each bordered by fine, dense runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ears of the furnace were shaped like a Dragon Head. The dragon mouths held rings, and the rings also featured patterns that connected with the Bagua on the furnace body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather, this is Ling'er's very first Magic Treasure. I've named it the 'Bagua Alchemy Furnace' and gift it to you, hoping your Dao of Alchemy takes another great step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once injected with mana, this furnace can generate Golden Core level true flames. It will certainly assist you in refining Tier 3 pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, it can act as an offensive or defensive Magic Treasure, though compared to specialized Magic Treasures, it is not particularly outstanding in either aspect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is more than enough. Thank you, Ling'er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Grandfather, when I arrived, I sensed Ye Fan and Deyue. Did they head toward Cloud Lake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. The Liu clan of the Heavenly Azure Sect borrowed our Xu Family's Cloud Lake South Bank to host the 'Cloud Lake Gathering', inviting all the ranked geniuses from Heavenly Azure Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I guess that the 'Azure Moon Immortal Fairy' intends to use this opportunity to pick Allies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing but trickery,\" Perfected Person Fire Cloud sneered dismissively. \"If Deling were to participate in the Prodigy Grand Assembly, she would absolutely claim a rank on the Prodigy Roll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xu Chuan smiled faintly. \"Are your 'Fire Emperor True Pupils' close to the entry stage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stuck at a bottleneck. I am probably still two or three steps away from true mastery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Eye Technique Divine Abilities are indeed incredibly difficult to cultivate,\" Xu Chuan lamented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is only natural,\" Perfected Person Fire Cloud said. \"Most people can't even touch the threshold to begin cultivating them. Deling possesses an Innate Fire-Elemental Spirit Eye, so her starting point is inherently much higher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, he added, \"Next, I plan to take Deling out traveling to handle a few matters, and see if I can help her obtain a transformative Opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If successful, her Divine Ability Core Formation will become much easier. She might just succeed within ten years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What Opportunity?\" Xu Chuan was slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to worry about that. Regardless, I would never harm my own disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I naturally trust Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Then it is settled. We plan to depart in a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded slightly. Looking at Xu Deling, he suddenly felt a stir in his heart. He performed a quick Daily Divination calculation with his fingers and chuckled. \"Deling, why don't you make a trip to Cloud Lake as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone came there specifically for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather, who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll know once you get there. Furthermore, since you're about to travel far, you probably won't return for a short while. You might as well use this chance to spar with the younger generation of Heavenly Azure Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, once you are out in the world, you'll have a better gauge when judging strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deling nodded thoughtfully. \"I understand, Grandfather. I will go check out Cloud Lake now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfected Person Fire Cloud picked up his teacup and took a sip. \"You wouldn't send Deling over there randomly. Did something happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing major. I just saw that Deling seems to be tangled in the red strings of marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\" Perfected Person Fire Cloud's originally calm expression broke, and he nearly spat out his mouthful of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that not a major thing?!\" he roared furiously, his temper flaring. \"Tell me, which bastard is scheming after my disciple?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Xu Chuan's mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm her biological grandfather and even I'm not as worked up as you!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this overprotective look warmed his heart. It was obvious that Perfected Person Fire Cloud treated Xu Deling as his own daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was said that one who is a master for a day is a father for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cultivation World was cruel, and it wasn't uncommon for a Master and Disciple Turn Against Each Other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many people would truly treat their disciples like their own flesh and blood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person with Perfected Person Fire Cloud's temperament was genuinely rare. Because his moods were so unpredictable, he had earned the moniker 'Old Eccentric Fire Cloud'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me! Or else I'll go take a trip to Cloud Lake myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan let out a breezy laugh. \"Speaking of this person, it was actually you who brought him here, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfected Chihuo's disciple, Yan Yue!\" Xu Chuan revealed. \"Perhaps it was when he sparred with Deling many years ago. After being defeated by her, a sliver of affection took root in his heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That brat?!\" Perfected Person Fire Cloud blanked for a second. \"While his Artifact Forging Talent is exceptional, his aptitude isn't bad, and he has the backing of the Yan Clan and Chihuo, meaning his chances of forming a Golden Core in the future aren't small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he thinks he can become my disciple's Dao companion, he's dreaming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan, you wouldn't want to see that either, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Deling herself is willing, I have no objections. Of course, Deling also understands our Xu Family's rules. There's absolutely no way she's marrying out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only taking a Live-in Son-in-Law Marriage, huh? Then this old man can rest easy.\" Perfected Person Fire Cloud's face changed in an instant, and he stroked his beard with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>",6462,"2026-06-06T10:09:39.417Z",1,"novelbin.me","ca568c0c0c70eb12e6cc64b23ad9987cc037fbbd6dbc57f1bb89da491d6e9b7e","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-265","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-263",454,null]