Eternal Immortal Clan: It All Started When I Married My Junior Sister!

43: Immortal Sect Secret Realm”This... is this the Qi of the Spiritual Vein?”

Chen Daoxuan felt the aura, and his internal magic power seemed to become a little heavier.

”That’s right.”

A hint of joy flashed in Chen Xu’s eyes. He could feel that the Qi of the Spiritual Vein here was incredibly vast, enough for the Family’s core members to use.

He took out a specially prepared jade bottle from his Storage Pouch, a relic of True Person Yueying.

It was specifically used to hold this type of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

”You two, stand guard for me here.”

Chen Xu instructed, then flew up, hovering above the underground abyss.

He formed hand seals, chanted incantations, and activated the Guihai Tidal Yuan Art with full power.

A powerful suction force emanated from him.

It enveloped the entire underground abyss.

Those earthy yellow Qis of the Spiritual Vein, as if drawn by an unseen force, began to transform into streaks of flowing light!

They rushed towards the jade bottle in Chen Xu’s hand, vying for the front.

The collection process was not easy!

Each strand of Spiritual Vein Qi was as heavy as a thousand jun, extremely difficult to control.

It took Chen Xu a full day and night to collect all the Spiritual Vein Qi into the jade bottle.

When the last strand of Spiritual Vein Qi was collected, his face was slightly pale.

But his eyes were incredibly bright.

Mission accomplished!

With their rich harvest, the three quickly returned to Ninghai Town.

Inside one of the top Cultivation Rooms specially opened by the Chen Family, Sun Xiaoyue sat cross-legged.

Her expression was tense yet expectant.

Chen Xu injected two strands of Spiritual Vein Qi into her body respectively, personally guarding her.

”Concentrate your mind and Qi, hold steady, draw Qi into your body, and break through the barrier!”

As Chen Xu let out a low shout, Sun Xiaoyue simultaneously began her second ”Foundation Establishment.”

With the aid of the Spiritual Vein Qi.

This process went smoother than imagined.

That solid Foundation Establishment barrier, under theImpact of the Spiritual Vein Qi’s heavy power, offered almost no effective resistance.

It was instantly shattered.

Boom! Boom!

A powerful aura shot up from inside the Cultivation Room.

Several hours later, the door to the Cultivation Room opened.

Sun Xiaoyue walked out, the aura around her having undergone a tremendous change compared to before.

Her magic power was condensed, and her breath was long and steady!

Every movement carried a heavy, profound charm that harmonized with the earth.

”Husband!”

Sun Xiaoyue looked at Chen Xu, overjoyed to the point of tears.

Not only had she successfully established her Foundation Establishment, but she could also clearly feel that her Dao Foundation was incredibly stable.

It was stronger than any Foundation Establishment Cultivator she had ever heard of.

Chen Xu nodded in satisfaction: ”Very good. Your Lifespan has increased, and the path to Immortality has just begun.”

After settling Sun Xiaoyue, Chen Xu called Chen Tongyuan and several other Foundation Establishment children to him.

He gave each of them a strand of Spiritual Vein Qi, telling them to go into seclusion and re-Cultivate their Foundations.

This was a long process that couldn’t be rushed.

During the waiting days, Chen Xu was not idle.

The thirty years of cultivation rewarded by the System for collecting Spiritual Vein Qi on this trip made the magic power in his Dantian even more profound.

He was only twenty years away from the hundred and fifty years of cultivation required for the Golden Core Realm.

He immersed his mind in True Person Yueying’s insights on Formation, combining it with his powerful Divine Sense!

He quickly gained initial mastery of a powerful Formation called the ”Overturning Sea Killing Formation.”

Once this Formation was deployed, it could draw upon the power of water, and its might was enough to trap and kill an Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

This was another powerful trump card for the Chen Family.

At the same time, he also used the newly acquired [Artifact Refining Pavilion] blueprint!

An ancient-looking pavilion rose from the ground in the back mountain.

However, the pavilion was currently empty, lacking a true Artifact Refiner.

On this day, Chen Xu was consolidating his comprehension of the ”Overturning Sea Sword Art” in the Cultivation Room when his mind suddenly stirred.

He opened his eyes and looked in the direction of Qingyun Immortal Sect.

He saw a communication Talisman flying towards him rapidly!

Chen Xu beckoned with one hand, and the communication Talisman flew into his hand. He checked it with his Divine Sense!

Inside the communication Talisman was a message from Chen Daoxuan, stating that the Qingyun Immortal Sect’s once-a-decade Secret Realm was about to open.

And this time, the Secret Realm seemed to be somewhat different from previous times.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed.

This time, the secret order was jointly issued by the Sect Master and several Grand Elders of the Qingyun Immortal Sect, recalling all Disciples who were outside, with strict words, allowing no mistakes.

Moreover, the opening time of the Secret Realm was three full years earlier than usual.

An anomaly always portends mischief.

According to the scattered information Chen Daoxuan had gathered from within the Sect, it seemed that a rare treasure was about to emerge from the depths of the Secret Realm.

”Send word to him, tell him to return to the Family immediately.”

Chen Xu instructed Chu Xuan, who was guarding the door.

”Yes, Family Head.”

Soon, a streak of sword light sped from the horizon and landed on the back mountain plaza. It was Chen Daoxuan, looking hurried.

”Father.”

Chen Daoxuan quickly walked into the study, saluting with a solemn expression.

”Sit.”

Chen Xu pointed to the chair opposite him and personally poured him a cup of tea: ”Tell me everything you know in detail.”

”Yes.”

Chen Daoxuan composed himself and said, ”Father, this matter has been widely rumored within the Sect. It is said that in the core area of this Secret Realm, traces of a ’dao rhyme golden lotus’ have appeared.”

”dao rhyme golden lotus?”

Chen Xu’s eyes narrowed.

He had seen this name in True Person Yueying’s insights on alchemy.

This item was a treasure of Heaven and Earth, blooming for a thousand years and bearing fruit for a thousand years. The lotus platform itself contained a trace of Heaven and Earth Dao rhyme.

If one could obtain it and refine it when breaking through from Foundation Establishment Perfection to Golden Core, it would greatly increase the chance of comprehending the Laws of Heaven and Earth.

It was a supreme treasure that would make countless Golden Core True Persons envious.

”That’s right.”

Chen Daoxuan nodded, his tone heavy: ”The news came from an unknown source, but the Grand Elders did not deny it, only strictly forbade discussion.”

”The Sect’s rules have also changed this time; only Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples under fifty years old are qualified to enter.”

”Furthermore, I heard from Revered Master that the danger level of this Secret Realm is also far beyond previous times.”

”Around the dao rhyme golden lotus, there must be powerful guarding Yao Beasts, and even the Secret Realm itself has become extremely unstable due to the emergence of the rare treasure.”

After Chen Daoxuan finished speaking, he looked at his father with worry.

He knew what this rare treasure meant to the Family, but the risks involved were equally immense.

There were thousands of Qingyun Immortal Sect Inner Sect Disciples, and not a few Late Foundation Establishment Stage Geniuses!

Even a few Prodigy-level figures who had been in seclusion for years and were considered the most promising to form their Core would participate.

To snatch food from the tiger’s mouth among these people was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Silence fell in the study.

Chen Xu’s fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a knocking sound.

The dao rhyme golden lotus, this item was even more valuable to the Chen Family than the Pill Formula for the infant dust pill.

The infant dust pill only increased the chance of Core Formation.

But the dao rhyme golden lotus was a key that could truly help Cultivators comprehend the Golden Core Realm.

He himself had the System, so he wasn’t worried about Core Formation.

But what about the other members of the Chen Family?

Chen Daoxuan, Chen Tongyuan, Bu Yifan, and Sun Xiaoyue, their path to Core Formation in the future would be incredibly difficult every step of the way.

If they could obtain this item, the Family’s hope of producing Golden Core Cultivators would greatly increase.

It was dangerous, yes.

But the path of Cultivation was inherently a struggle against Heaven, Earth, and man.

”We must seize this Opportunity.”

After a long while, Chen Xu spoke slowly.

Chen Daoxuan’s heart tightened, and he immediately straightened his body: ”This child understands!”

”What do you understand?”

Chen Xu glanced at him: ”With your current strength, going in is just serving yourself up to others.”

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Chen Daoxuan’s face.

He knew his father was speaking the truth. Although he had established his Foundation Establishment through the Earth Path, his Foundation was solid.

But his cultivation was, after all, only at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

In front of those true Prodigies of the Sect, he indeed didn’t measure up.

”Follow me.”

Chen Xu stood up and led Chen Daoxuan into the quiet room where he usually refined Talismans.

Without saying much, he directly took out several jade boxes he had prepared earlier from his Storage Ring.

He opened them one by one on the table.

Buzz!

A rich wave of magic power instantly filled the entire quiet room.

Chen Daoxuan’s breathing stopped abruptly the moment he saw what was inside those jade boxes.

They were stacks of neatly arranged Talismans, each one glowing with spiritual light and exuding an astonishing aura.

”Here are one hundred and fifty High Grade Fire Phoenix Talismans, and one hundred and fifty Geng Metal Sword Qi Talismans. They are for breaking Formations and strong attacks.”

”These are one hundred High Grade Earth Dragon Shield Talismans. Each one is enough to withstand a full-strength blow from a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.”

”These are one hundred Low Grade Third-rank Divine Movement Talismans. Once activated, their speed is comparable to an Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator, to be used for escaping.”

”And these fifty Concealment Talismans, also Third-rank. Once activated, unless a Golden Core True Person deliberately investigates with their Divine Sense, they won’t be able to detect your whereabouts.”

”Vein-Seeking Talisman...”

With every sentence Chen Xu spoke, Chen Daoxuan’s heart twitched violently.

He gaped, looking at the terrifying pile of Talismans on the table!

His mind was blank.

This... this was like moving a mobile Family treasure vault!

Had it all been brought here?

A single High Grade Second-rank Talisman would sell for several hundred Spirit Stones in the Sect, and even then, they were rarely available.

Third-rank Talismans were even more precious, items only Golden Core True Persons would use.

Yet, his father was now introducing these items as if they were roadside radishes and cabbages.

He piled them in front of him.

”Father, this... this is too valuable!”

Chen Daoxuan’s voice trembled slightly.

”No matter how valuable, it’s not as valuable as your life.”

Chen Xu’s tone remained calm. He put all the Talismans into a Storage Pouch and handed it to Chen Daoxuan.

”These are conventional means.”

Saying that, he took out an inconspicuous black jade pendant from his own Storage Ring and placed it on the table.

The jade pendant looked ordinary, without even a hint of magic power fluctuation.

It was like a piece of ordinary black jade found anywhere in the mortal world.

”This item, called the Substitute Death Puppet, is a rare treasure I obtained recently in cooperation with the Taiyi Merchant Alliance.”

”The moment you encounter a fatal danger, it will automatically activate and block a fatal blow for you.”

”Remember, it can only be used once.”

Chen Xu looked at his son’s shocked eyes and said in a deep voice: ”Dao Xuan, you must remember. After entering the Secret Realm, your primary goal is to survive. Secondly, it is to search for the dao rhyme golden lotus.”

”Your advantage is not your cultivation, but these items.”

”Don’t easily get into conflicts with others, and don’t easily expose your trump cards.”

”Learn to endure, learn to assess the situation.”

”At critical moments, use thunderous methods, strike to kill in one blow, and leave no future troubles.”

”The dao rhyme golden lotus is important, but if it’s impossible, give up immediately. Preserving oneself is the fundamental priority. Understand?”

Chen Daoxuan took the Storage Pouch containing the Talismans and the Substitute Puppet Jade Pendant with both hands, feeling as heavy as a thousand jun.

These were not just treasures, but also his father’s weighty expectations and love.

He took a deep breath, knelt solemnly before Chen Xu, and kowtowed three times.

”Father, rest assured, your son will not fail the Family’s expectations! And he will definitely return alive to see you!”

”Good, go.”

Chen Xu helped him up and patted him on the shoulder.

Chen Daoxuan said no more!

He put away his things, turned, and walked away with large strides.

Watching his son’s figure disappear into the sky, Chen Xu stood by the window, motionless for a long time.

A moment later, he got up and walked out of the study!

In the courtyard, Sun Xiaoyue was playing with several young children. Seeing Chen Xu come out, she walked up to him, a hint of worry in her beautiful eyes: ”Husband, Dao Xuan he...”

”Don’t worry, I’ve made thorough preparations for him.”

Chen Xu held her hand and said with a smile, ”Our Chen Family’s Qilin son won’t get into trouble so easily.”

...Qingyun Immortal Sect, Inner Sect Disciple area, inside a secluded Immortal Cave.

Yun Zhan put down the Jade Slip in his hand, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes.

He was wearing the moon-white Dao robe of a Qingyun Immortal Sect Inner Sect Disciple, and his face was quite handsome.

But a hint of malevolence between his brows spoiled the overall impression.

”Senior Brother, you were looking for me?”

The Immortal Cave’s stone door was pushed open, and a young Cultivator with a slightly robust build walked in. This person was named Song Ren.

He bowed respectfully to Yun Zhan, his attitude humble.

Yun Zhan’s face showed a smile. He got up and patted Song Ren’s shoulder: ”Junior Brother, no need for formalities. Sit.”

Song Ren sat down as instructed, but felt a little uneasy.

Yun Zhan was one of the outstanding Inner Sect Disciples, a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, and held considerable influence within the Sect!

Normally, he had no dealings with Disciples like him, who had only joined the Inner Sect a few years ago.

His sudden summons today made him wonder what important matter it could be.

”Junior Brother, your Cultivation has progressed quite a bit recently. You must be close to the Peak of Early Foundation Establishment Stage, right?”

Yun Zhan asked casually, as if making small talk.

”Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother, but I’m still far from it.”

Song Ren quickly replied humbly.

Yun Zhan smiled, then changed the subject: ”I heard that you have some grievances with Chen Daoxuan of the Ninghai Chen Family?”

Song Ren’s face immediately darkened upon hearing this!

He didn’t hide it, saying in a deep voice: ”That’s right. The Ninghai Chen Family, relying on their power, seized a mine in the outer Yunxia Mountain Range from my Song Family using despicable means!”

”Chen Daoxuan and I are irreconcilable!”

”Oh? Relying on power to bully others?”

A hint of playfulness flashed in Yun Zhan’s eyes: ”The version I heard was that your Song Family was inferior and lost to the Chen Family in the county city’s bidding competition.”

Song Ren’s face instantly flushed red, and he argued: ”That’s because the Chen Family got lucky and obtained a large sum of Spirit Stones from who knows where! If not for that, that mine should have belonged to my Song Family!”

”Hehe, luck is also part of strength.”

Yun Zhan smiled noncommittally. He picked up his teacup, gently blew on it, and said faintly, ”However, I also don’t like the Chen Family.”

Song Ren suddenly looked up, staring at Yun Zhan with some surprise.

”Very surprised?”

Yun Zhan’s smile turned somewhat cold: ”Like you, I also have an irreconcilable grudge with the Chen Family.”

He paused, his voice filled with suppressed hatred: ”Chen Xu, the Family Head of the Chen Family, stole my beloved years ago. If not for him, Wang Siyue of the Chen Family would be my Dao Companion today!”

Song Ren’s heart trembled. He hadn’t expected such a secret.

He had heard of Wang Siyue of the Chen Family!

She was a famous beauty in Ninghai Town.

He hadn’t expected such a past between her and Senior Brother Yun.

”Senior Brother...”

”So, our enemy is the same.”

Yun Zhan interrupted him, his gaze fixed on Song Ren: ”In ten days, the Sect’s Secret Realm will open. At that time, Chen Daoxuan will definitely enter.”

”Within the Secret Realm, life and death are left to fate, and the Sect will not investigate. Do you understand what I mean?”

Song Ren’s breathing suddenly quickened.

Yun Zhan’s meaning was clear: he wanted to make a move against Chen Daoxuan in the Secret Realm!

This was a Disciple valued by the Qingyun Immortal Sect’s Sect Master!

Seeing the hesitation on Song Ren’s face, Yun Zhan sneered: ”What? Scared? Do you think, with your Song Family’s strength, you can contend with the now flourishing Chen Family?”

”Chen Daoxuan is a person of extraordinary talent, and with Chen Xu supporting him from behind, in another ten or twenty years, your Song Family will probably not even be considered ants in his eyes.”

”By then, let alone revenge, whether your Song Family can even survive will be a problem.”

These words were like a basin of cold water poured over Song Ren’s heart.

He knew that Yun Zhan was speaking the truth. The Chen Family’s rise was too fast.

So fast that all surrounding forces felt fear.

”Senior Brother, I...”

”You and I will join forces to eliminate Chen Daoxuan in the Secret Realm first. Cut off the Chen Family’s most important pillar.”

Yun Zhan coaxed: ”After it’s done, we’ll search for treasures together. I’ll give you thirty percent of any Opportunity we find. Moreover, with me protecting you, your safety in the Secret Realm will have an extra layer of assurance.”

The protection of a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Inner Sect Senior Brother, a thirty percent share of treasures, plus the chance for revenge.

This temptation was too great for Song Ren.

His eyes changed several times!

In the end, greed and hatred overcame reason.

”Okay! Senior Brother, I’ll do it!”

Song Ren gritted his teeth and said fiercely, ”Everything will be as Senior Brother arranges!”

”Very good.”

Yun Zhan nodded in satisfaction: ”Don’t worry, to deal with him, I’ve prepared a grand gift, guaranteed to make his death unforgettable.”

...On the other side, inside Chen Daoxuan’s Immortal Cave.

”Big Brother, Song Ren looked at us as if he wanted to eat us. He’s definitely going to cause us trouble in this Secret Realm.”

Chen Daochu sat nearby, saying with some indignation.

Chen Daochu was of similar age to Chen Daoxuan!

He had also joined the Qingyun Immortal Sect and was now at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage of Cultivation.

His temperament was a bit more impatient than Chen Daoxuan’s.

Chen Daoxuan was carefully wiping his Flying Sword with a soft cloth. Hearing this, he said without lifting his head, ”One Song Ren is nothing to fear. What I’m worried about is the person behind him.”

”The person behind him?”

Chen Daochu was startled.

”He’s only at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. Even if he hates us, he wouldn’t dare openly provoke us. The way he acted so fearlessly today, there must be someone backing him.”

Chen Daoxuan put down his Flying Sword, his gaze calm: ”This person is very likely also an Inner Sect Disciple, and their Cultivation is not low.”

Chen Daochu’s heart tightened upon hearing this. He knew his elder brother was meticulous and saw things much more deeply than he did.

”Then what should we do? Should we tell Father?”

”No need.”

Chen Daoxuan shook his head: ”Father sent us to the Sect to Cultivate precisely for experience. If we rely on Father for everything, when will we truly be able to stand on our own?”

”When soldiers come, we block them; when water comes, we cover it with earth.”

”As long as we are careful, they may not succeed.”

He took out a beast hide map from his Storage Pouch and spread it on the stone table.

”This is a Secret Realm map I exchanged from the Sect’s scripture pavilion. Although not very detailed, the main areas are marked.”

Chen Daoxuan pointed at the map and said, ”Look, this is the Sword Tomb. Legend has it that it was an ancient Cultivator battlefield, where countless broken swords and remnants of treasures are buried, possibly even Sword Dao Legacies.”

”This is Spirit Medicine Valley, where the Spiritual Qi is most abundant, and there are the most High Grade Spirit Medicines.”

”And this Myriad Beast Forest is a paradise for Yao Beasts...”

”Where are we going?”

Chen Daochu leaned over, his eyes full of curiosity.

”Nowhere.”

Chen Daoxuan’s answer was unexpected.

”Ah?”

”These places are known by everyone to be treasure grounds. Once the Secret Realm opens, people will surely flock there, and the fighting will be most intense.”

”We two brothers are few in number and weak in strength. There’s no need to join that commotion.”

Chen Daoxuan’s finger landed on an inconspicuous swamp area on the map: ”We’ll go here, the Black Mist Swamp.”

”This place... the map says it’s filled with miasma, rampant with Yao Beasts, and doesn’t have much to offer.”

Chen Daochu asked, puzzled.

Chen Daoxuan smiled slightly and took out an ancient-looking Jade Talisman from his embrace!

The Jade Talisman was engraved with profound patterns, and faint streams of light shimmered within it.

”This is the Vein-Seeking Talisman Father gave me before I left.”

Chen Daoxuan whispered, ”Father said this Talisman can sense the aura of undiscovered spiritual objects within a ten-li radius. The more secluded a place is, the greater the possibility of hidden treasures.”

”Our goal isn’t to compete with others, but to pick up what’s left behind.”

”Empty the Secret Realm!”

Chen Daochu’s eyes instantly lit up: ”Big Brother, you’re still the most thoughtful! Let’s do it!”

Over the next few days, the two brothers stayed indoors!

They adjusted their physical and mental states to their Peak.

The ten-day period arrived in a flash.

On this day, the main Peak of Qingyun Immortal Sect!

Qingyun Peak, became unprecedentedly lively.

Thousands of Inner Sect Disciples flew out of their respective Immortal Caves, transforming into streaks of light, converging on a huge square at the summit of a mountain range.

In the center of the square, an ancient stone gate, a hundred zhang tall, stood silently.

The stone gate was covered with intricate Formation patterns, emitting ancient and vast spatial fluctuations.

This was the entrance to the Secret Realm.

Several Golden Core Elders of the Sect hovered in mid-air, their expressions solemn.

Chen Daoxuan and Chen Daochu mingled in the crowd, not particularly conspicuous.

”Senior Brother Dao Chu!”

A clear and pleasant voice came, and a young girl in a goose-yellow dress, with a charming and lovely face, was seen smiling as she walked towards them.

Behind the girl were two other female Cultivators.

”Junior Sister Liu.”

Chen Daochu saw the newcomers, a gentle smile appearing on his face, and nodded in greeting.