Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

38: Chapter 38 The Aftermath of the Chen Family’s Development PlanJust as Yuan Feng was in seclusion, the Chen Family members were busy building up Luoyun Mountain, and Chen Fufeng and his wife were about to return home, the entire Liming Town was stirred into an uproar.

The news that Wang Xuanzhao had been killed by Yuan Feng, the Wang Family had been wiped out by Yuan Feng, and the Chen Family had a Foundation Establishment Great Demon sitting in command spread throughout Liming Town, leaving the six Peak Qi Refining families in disbelief.

They had worked hard and spent so much effort for so long without a single Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator appearing, yet the Chen Family had suddenly produced a Foundation Establishment Great Demon without a sound, and even forcefully wiped out the Wang Family.

Upon learning this news, their first reaction was bewilderment, wondering if the news was incorrect, followed by shock.

After all, the Wang Family Old Ancestor Wang Xuanzhao was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator; although he was only at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, he had polished his skills in this Realm for over twenty years, yet who knew he would be wiped out just like that.

As for the other small Qi Refining families, they didn’t have so many thoughts; whether there was one more or one less Foundation Establishment Cultivator in town didn’t have much to do with them.

They only needed to warn the disciples in their families to keep their eyes peeled when out and about and not to offend people from these Foundation Establishment forces.

Of course, some Qi Refining forces saw an Opportunity and were preparing generous gifts to send to Luoyun Mountain, not for anything else, but just to become familiar faces.

Some even intended to become vassal forces of the Chen Family and were already considering moving near Luoyun Mountain.

Nearby towns also received the news one after another, feeling curious about the Chen Family and Yuan Feng while being surprised.

From the information they gathered, this Chen Family Head was only an Eighth Layer of Qi Refining Cultivator, so how did he get to know a Foundation Establishment Great Demon? Their status and position were not equal at all.

It couldn’t be that because Chen Fufeng had a great kindness to Yuan Feng, this Foundation Establishment Great Demon would stay in the Chen Family to protect this clan.

Feiyang Mountain.

This was where the Zhang Family, one of the three Foundation Establishment families in Liming Town, was located. There was a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator sitting in command in the clan, and both its power and foundation were far stronger than the Wang Family’s.

In the Zhang Family assembly hall, a group of Zhang Family Elders gathered here. They were all alarmed by the Wang Family’s destruction and had rarely gathered together.

The last time they gathered was because Wang Xuanzhao had achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and the distribution of interests in Liming Town had changed, involving various aspects, so they had to come.

It was just that this time they had to face a Foundation Establishment Great Demon, a Foundation Establishment Great Demon who had declared his might with the death of Wang Xuanzhao, a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, which forced them to take it seriously.

The contemporary head of the Zhang Family, Zhang Jingcong, sat at the head, his gaze deep, while the many Elders below were discussing heatedly, each holding their own opinions.

Qiyun Mountain.

This was where the Tang Family, the local overlord of Liming Town, was located. There were three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators in the clan, among whom one was even a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Great Cultivator, who was also the number one person in Liming Town, but his Lifespan was running out and he hadn’t made a move for a long time.

A group of Tang Family Elders gathered in the assembly hall, their faces red and ears hot, arguing endlessly.

Some held a hardline attitude, believing that the Chen Family was definitely a hidden danger, and who knew when they would soar into the sky and cause a huge crisis for the Tang Family, so it would be better to strike first and nip the threat in the bud.

Others held opposing opinions, noting that their own Late Foundation Establishment Stage Old Ancestor had little Lifespan left, his energy and blood had already declined, and he basically existed as a stabilizing force and would not easily make a move.

And if the remaining two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators were to trade one-for-one with Yuan Feng in the process of dealing with him, or fight to the death and suffer heavy injuries, it would definitely be a major blow to the current Tang Family, which would instead benefit the watching Zhang Family, making the loss outweigh the gain.

There were also those who remained neutral, neither hard nor soft, suggesting they could give a stick and then a carrot, using both hard and soft tactics to properly discipline the Chen Family and warn them not to have other thoughts.

The contemporary Tang Family head, Tang Weilun, wore a black robe, sitting in the main seat with a gloomy face, his eyes shifting uncertainly, not knowing what he was thinking.

He had been at the Peak Qi Refining for many years but had never broken through, and only he knew the anxiety in his heart.

Only by achieving Foundation Establishment could he truly suppress these Elders, become the true Tang Family head, and hold all power in his hands.

In the end, after a series of discussions, the Tang Family made a decision: they would let the remaining two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators go to the Chen Family together to properly discipline that Foundation Establishment Great Demon, and by the way, give some resources as a form of appeasement.

Apart from the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Old Ancestor, the Tang Family also had a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and an Early-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, with a deep foundation, unique in Liming Town.

Moreover, at the suggestion of an Elder, the Tang Family did not immediately send the two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, but would go after a period of time.

During this period, let the Chen Family accumulate some prestige first, and then the Tang Family would strike with thunderous force to discipline the Chen Family, so that they could better deter the various forces in Liming Town and ensure the Tang Family’s majesty as the local overlord of Liming Town.

Seven days later, Chen Fufeng and his wife entered the territory of Liming Town, carefully bypassing the residences of the several Peak Qi Refining families as well as the Tang and Zhang families, and appeared outside Luoyun Mountain at dusk.

Chen Fufeng looked at the completely changed Luoyun Mountain in front of him with a dazed expression, somewhat doubting if he had gone to the wrong place.

Rubbing his eyes, he confirmed that the thousand-foot-high mountain in front of him was indeed Luoyun Mountain, and for a moment he couldn’t speak.

”Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?”

After entering the territory of Luoyun Mountain, Chen Fufeng sensed that the concentration of Spiritual Qi had risen quite a bit. Although he was confused, he didn’t pay too much attention to it.

Now that he saw Luoyun Mountain, he finally understood why the Spiritual Qi concentration had risen; his own spiritual mountain had actually advanced.

”Fufeng, this...” Ji Wanqing beside him was filled with astonishment. In the two months they had been away from home, their home had changed drastically, and she almost didn’t recognize it.

”Could it be that Brother Yuan has broken through?!” Chen Fufeng’s eyes flashed, his voice carrying a bit of surprise.

When he and Ji Wanqing left, Yuan Feng’s Breakthrough was already nearing its end, which was also the biggest guarantee that he could leave with peace of mind.

Now that Luoyun Mountain had advanced, there was only one possibility: Yuan Feng had successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment, brought a Second-Order Spiritual Vein, and caused all this.

With such thoughts in mind, Chen Fufeng and his wife landed at the mountainside, just in time to be seen by a few Qi Refining Cultivators who had come to deliver gifts and pay a visit.

”So it is the Chen Family Head. Congratulations, congratulations. The Chen Family is protected by a Foundation Establishment Great Demon and has soared into the sky. Now you are a great Family with Foundation Establishment. I hope the Chen Family Head will take care of us in the future.” A somewhat plump middle-aged Cultivator smiled and cupped his hands in salute.

Chen Fufeng recognized the person, surnamed Gong, with Eighth Layer of Qi Refining cultivation. Usually, he was quite aloof, and even if they were both at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, he wouldn’t be very polite to you, but at this moment, his attitude had changed drastically.

”It seems that Brother Yuan has indeed broken through. My Chen Family is also a big Family with Foundation Establishment sitting in command.” Thinking of this, Chen Fufeng straightened his back by three points, lightly waved his sleeves, and said indifferently: ”Small matter, small matter. Family Head Gong, would you like to go up and sit for a while?”

Gong Yuanqing heard this and smiled as brightly as a chrysanthemum: ”Since the Chen Family Head and his wife have returned from a long journey, Yuanqing will not disturb the Chen Family Head’s reunion with his Family.”

After saying this, he stuffed the generous gifts he had prepared into Chen Fufeng’s hands, and then walked down the mountain very decisively.

The others saw this, bowed one after another, said a few polite words, left their gifts, and hurriedly followed Gong Yuanqing down the mountain.

Subsequently, Chen Fufeng and his wife climbed the mountain. Upon seeing the newly renovated houses, they couldn’t believe this was their own home.

They saw magnificent buildings and carved beams on the mountain, one exquisite and elegant courtyard after another standing tall, plus the misty clouds, which had quite a bit of the atmosphere of an immortal’s blessed land.

In the center was a thirty-zhang-wide grand hall, inscribed with the six characters ”Chen Family Assembly Hall”, written in a dragon-flying and phoenix-dancing style, emitting a boundless Concept, which was written by Yuan Feng at Chen Zhuxiao’s request, leaving behind the Aura of the Foundation Establishment level.

If an outsider came to visit, bringing them to this Assembly Hall would be the best deterrent, adding a few bargaining chips out of thin air.

Outside the hall was a White Jade Plaza, a hundred zhang in length and width. The Materials used were all dug three feet into the ground from the Tianyu Cave Mansion by Chen Zhuxiao. The Spiritual Qi was vast, and meditating and cultivating on it could add a bit of help.

Several figures stood at the entrance of the plaza, not very old, looking forward expectantly, as if waiting for someone.

Chen Zhuxiao sensed his parents’ arrival as soon as they entered Luoyun Mountain. He waited outside with Chen Zhuqing and his two younger siblings. Upon seeing Chen Fufeng and his wife, the Family embraced as if they had been separated for a long time.

The Chen Family Council Hall.

Chen Zhuqing and Ji Wanqing took the young Chen Zhuyuan and Chen Zhuhong and left first, leaving only the father and son, Chen Fufeng and Chen Zhuxiao, behind.

”Zhu Xiao, tell me, what has happened to the Chen Family during the time I was away?” Chen Fufeng looked over. Having not seen his second son for two months, he seemed to have changed significantly; there was a newfound sharpness in his eyes.

Chen Zhuxiao sat up straight. Upon hearing this, he took a deep breath and recounted everything he had seen while down the mountain, including Wang Xuanzhao’s attempt to destroy the Chen Family, his subsequent slaying by Yuan Feng who had reached Foundation Establishment, and the news of the Wang Family’s annihilation by Yuan Feng.

He did not intend to hide what had happened inside the Tianyu Cave Mansion; as his father, Chen Fufeng had the right to know.

Furthermore, he did not intend to play the riddle-maker; concealing his trip down the mountain would not be a good thing for himself or his Family.

After listening to Chen Zhuxiao’s account, Chen Fufeng’s eyes became complex. Years ago, he and Yuan Feng had traveled to Liyuan Commandery City, killed a large group of Cultivators, and brought back three items from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s Qi Refining auction that would make even a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator envious.

And those three items had all fallen into Chen Zhuxiao’s hands. As Chen Zhuxiao grew, the schemes behind them gradually began.

Sensing Chen Fufeng’s strangeness, Chen Zhuxiao stood up, his eyes bright and his tone firm: ”Father, please rest assured. My affairs will not implicate the Chen Family; I will handle them well.”

”Silly child, if anyone is to blame, it is your father’s lack of ability.” Chen Fufeng shook his head, then patted his son’s shoulder with gratification. ”Remember, the Chen Family will not abandon any clansman. Even if there are ten thousand dangers, we will overcome them together with one heart.”

Chen Zhuxiao nodded heavily: ”I understand, Father!”

The father and son talked for a long time in the Council Hall before leaving separately.

Chen Zhuxiao returned to his courtyard. Without any delay, he calmed his mind and began to practice breathing exercises. Thunder rumbled, and electric snakes danced.

Chen Fufeng went to the Back Mountain Cliff, marveling along the way. After its upgrade, Luoyun Mountain was much more magnificent than before, and even the Back Mountain Cliff had become steeper and more towering.

”Brother Yuan.” Chen Fufeng walked straight to the hundred-zhang old tree that was experiencing a second spring and called out upwards.

A black shadow instantly appeared on his shoulder; it was Yuan Feng, who had unleashed the Size As Desired Divine Ability.

”Old Chen, you’re back.” A black palm patted Chen Fufeng, the tone filled with pride. ”It’s just a pity you didn’t see me display my Divine Might, killing the Wang Family ancestor with a few punches. You really missed a brilliant Foundation Establishment duel.”

Chen Fufeng’s mouth twitched, then he said solemnly: ”Fufeng thanks Brother Yuan. If not for Brother Yuan, the Chen Family would likely no longer exist, and Fufeng would only be a lonely man wandering outside.”

Yuan Feng waved his hand, looking indifferent: ”There is no need for such politeness between us. I am the Chen Family’s Clan-Guarding Spirit Beast and enjoy the Chen Family’s offerings, so naturally, I will protect the Chen Family.”

”That is true. Brother Yuan is the Clan-Guarding Spirit Beast I invited.” A look of reminiscence appeared in Chen Fufeng’s eyes; unknowingly, more than nine years had passed.

Since meeting Yuan Feng, the Chen Family, which had only a few members, had encountered endless opportunities and was now in a thriving state; its rise had become inevitable.

”By the way, Brother Yuan, I bought some spirit rice seeds while visiting Liyang Town to see if we can Cultivate a few acres of spirit rice paddies.” Chen Fufeng’s tone was relaxed, as if chatting with an old friend, eager to share his experiences from his trip.

”Given the original conditions of Luoyun Mountain, cultivating spirit rice paddies would have taken a lot of effort, but it is different now. With the support of a Second-Order Spiritual Vein, cultivating this spirit rice will be very fast; perhaps we can harvest a crop in less than three months.”

”Besides spirit rice, I also bought two legacies: one is a First-Order Artifact Refining Inheritance, and the other is a First-Order Alchemy Inheritance. When there are more Cultivators in the Family, we can Cultivate a few Artifact Refiners and Alchemists.”

He had already learned most of the First-Order Talisman Crafting Inheritance he bought previously, but he rarely practiced making talismans because it was too time-consuming and energy-draining. The Materials for making talismans were also a significant expense, and it would hinder his cultivation.

Once the Chen Family had more Cultivators, there would naturally be some interested in the hundred arts of cultivation. At that time, those Cultivators could study the corresponding legacies, each performing their own duties.

After learning that Yuan Feng had become a Foundation Establishment Great Demon, this Chen Family Head had already thought out the future plans.

The Chen Family would subsequently establish several halls, such as the Hundred Arts Hall, Mission Hall, Merit Hall, Dou Zhan Hall, and others. The Cultivators in the Family would perform their respective duties, operating methodically like a precise instrument.

For example, the Cultivators stationed in the Hundred Arts Hall would be those skilled in the hundred arts of cultivation, being self-sufficient, and could sell any surplus.

As for the Mission Hall, it would establish a task system. If Cultivators within the Family wanted to obtain high-grade Cultivation Techniques, high-grade Spells, or exchange for Magical Artifacts and Medicinal Pills, they would need to complete tasks to earn merit points, which they could then use to exchange for the required items at the Merit Hall.

These were essential for a large Family. With clear internal division of labor, everyone would be rewarded for their effort, and it would also temper the younger generation, preventing them from becoming flowers in a greenhouse.

Chen Fufeng spoke while Yuan Feng listened, chiming in from time to time.

It was not until dawn that Chen Fufeng stood up to leave, taking Wang Xuanzhao’s Storage Ring. Yuan Feng returned to the old tree to continue his breathing exercises.

A month later, about ten acres of rice paddies had been cultivated on the mountainside of the Chen Family, all planted with the First-Order Medium Grade spirit rice that Chen Fufeng had bought, known as Lingyuan Rice.

Ordinary rice contained too many Impurities; if Immortal Cultivators ate it, it would contaminate their bodies, doing more harm than good.

Spirit rice was specifically prepared for Immortal Cultivators. It contained Spiritual Qi, had no Impurities, and long-term consumption could cleanse the Physical Body and accelerate the speed of cultivation.

Thanks to the nourishment of the Second-Order Spiritual Vein, the spirit rice grew amazingly well and would be ready for harvest in no time.

Since returning, Chen Fufeng had conducted several rounds of screening for the factions and Cultivators who wanted to seek refuge with the Chen Family.

In the end, he accepted a portion of the legitimate factions and also took in a few Guest Elders, who currently resided in the mountainside area.

Among them were one Peak Qi Refining Cultivator and two Eighth Layer of Qi Refining Cultivators. They were all Loose Cultivators who had been drifting around Liming Town and the surrounding towns, living a life of licking blood off the blade.

Upon hearing the news of the Wang Family’s annihilation and the Chen Family’s rise, they had rushed to the Chen Family, hoping to become Guest Elders.

Chen Fufeng’s selection of them was naturally based on careful consideration. Currently, the highest cultivation level in the Chen Family was his own, at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, which was hard to present for a Foundation Establishment Family.

Chen Zhuxiao was still too young; it would take some time for him to reach the Peak Qi Refining Realm or Foundation Establishment.

Therefore, he had picked a few from the crowd who had high cultivation levels and decent character.

As for whether they would cause any trouble? With Yuan Feng there, they wouldn’t be able to stir up any waves.

Furthermore, by the time Chen Zhuxiao rose to prominence, these Guest Elders would likely not have broken through to Foundation Establishment yet.

One day, after arranging matters, Chen Fufeng was preparing to go out to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in town to see if there were any cost-effective Second-Order Formations for sale.

Before he could leave, he felt two powerful Auras pressing in, like two small suns hanging outside Luoyun Mountain, suffocatingly intense.

”Tang Weibin of the Tang Family has come to pay a visit. Please come out to meet me, Fellow Daoist!”

The booming voice sounded like rolling thunder, and the sound waves surged like a tide, scattering the surrounding sea of clouds and impacting the minds of everyone in the Chen Family.

”Hmph!” A cold snort sounded like a thunderclap. A powerful Aura rushed out from Luoyun Mountain, neutralizing the Aura of the visitors.

A five-zhang tall Black Ape stepped through the void, appearing in mid-air. Its Aura was monstrous, and black yao power rolled in ten thousand waves, as if an ancient demon had been born.