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

140: Chapter 140 Using a fake elixir to stop the fighting, and plotting within the hidden walls.One was at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, and the other at the Foundation Establishment Peak; they were both True Disciples of the Luoyun Sect.

They had come to the banquet to broaden their horizons, not to throw away their lives.

Both of them felt a strong sense of threat from Chen Zhuhong and smelled the scent of death.

If a real fight broke out and life or death was not guaranteed, they would very likely die at Chen Zhuhong’s hands, a possibility they could not accept.

Immortal Master Luo Xun’s face was so gloomy it seemed ready to drip water; he was very dissatisfied with his Disciples’ performance. Even if they were not the opponent’s match, they should still display the composure befitting Disciples of a great sect.

”Hmph! When your elders are speaking, why is a junior like you interrupting? Do you not understand etiquette?!”

As his words fell, a wave of pressure like a collapsing mountain and overturning sea swept across, as if thousands of great Peaks were crushing down, causing the void to tremble and making people suffocate.

”Noisy!”

Yuan Feng shouted in reprimand, and the sound of rushing rivers emanated from within his body, like a primordial beast awakening. His terrifying, monstrous Aura shattered the pressure surging from Immortal Master Luo Xun and pushed back against it.

Immortal Master Luo Xun’s face was twisted, with blue veins bulging, looking as ferocious as a vengeful ghost, and he was just about to unleash a Divine Ability to have a proper fight with Yuan Feng.

”Two honored guests, please stop immediately!”

A voice, old but full of vigor, interrupted Immortal Master Luo Xun.

An old man appeared at the head of the great hall, dressed in the attire of a Qi Xuan Sect Grand Elder. The Aura of a False Core Great Power spread out, preventing a Dou Zhan that was about to erupt.

”We greet Senior Qi Zhen.”

A Purple Mansion True Person stood up first to salute.

Following that, the other Purple Mansion True Persons in the venue rose one after another to salute the old man.

Yuan Feng gave Chen Fufeng and his daughter a look, and the two of them, along with the ape, also followed suit and saluted.

After all, he was a False Core Great Power, and it was necessary to show the corresponding respect.

Immortal Master Luo Xun unclenched his fists and, with the utmost reluctance, performed a salute to Qi Zhen.

Behind him, the two Luoyun Sect True Disciples let out a sigh of relief; for a split second just now, they had even heard the echo of death.

If Yuan Feng and Luo Xun had started fighting, the two of them would have had to face Chen Zhuhong, the Foundation Establishment female Cultivator who was terrifying to the extreme in their perception.

”Everyone, no need for such formalities.”

A force surpassing Divine Ability and mana gently lifted everyone, including the various Purple Mansion True Persons present, fully displaying the Divine Might of a False Core Great Power.

”Two honored guests, please take your seats.”

”Whatever grievances you may have, it is not too late to settle them privately after the Golden Core Grand Banquet concludes. Do not delay the auspicious hour.”

The voice was not loud, and the tone was gentle, but it exploded in the ears of Yuan Feng and Luo Xun like thunder, subtly carrying a warning.

Immortal Master Luo Xun flicked his sleeves with a cold snort and strode back to the dao platform.

The two Luoyun Sect True Disciples hurriedly stood up and stood behind him, not daring to even breathe loudly.

They knew that their Junior Martial Uncle Grandmaster Luo Xun must be furious to the point of exploding right now; the best method was to not look, not act, and not speak.

Yuan Feng nodded slightly and brought Chen Fufeng and Chen Zhuhong to sit at a dao platform in the center.

”Brother Yuan, it seems the Luoyun Sect has come with ill intent.”

Chen Fufeng’s expression was solemn, his words filled with deep worry.

”Father, Uncle Yuan, that Immortal Master Luo Xun is the second-in-command of the Luoyun Sect, with a Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivation, second only to the Luoyun Sect’s Old Ancestor, Great True Man Luoxiao.”

Chen Zhuhong’s eyes were bright, and a faint, lingering Aura of Heaven-Burning intent swirled around her—sharp and powerful, a heroine who would not yield to any man.

”However, our Chen Family is currently on good terms with Great True Person Guzhou. Plus, with Uncle Yuan breaking through to the Four Divine Abilities, and Great Masters Feng Cong and Heaven Forger stationed at Luoyun Mountain, there is no need to fear this Luoyun Sect too much.”

”If soldiers come, block them; if water comes, earth covers it. If we must fight, then we fight. It will be a good chance to let the factions within Xuan Prefecture see the might of our Chen Family.”

Yuan Feng nodded in satisfaction; this was the demeanor a member of the Chen Family Main Lineage should have.

If it had been Chen Zhuxing, with her gentle, water-like personality, she certainly would not have said such words but would have let the matter slide.

”Zhu Hong is right. The Chen Family is not a soft persimmon that anyone can squeeze at will. If they want to strike against the Chen Family, they must first be prepared to be killed in the counterattack.”

A sharp glint flashed in Yuan Feng’s eyes. Having broken through to the Four Divine Abilities, he was just lacking someone to test his surging strength.

This Immortal Master Luo Xun, hehe, he would certainly seek him out after the Golden Core Grand Banquet ended.

Even a clay figurine has three parts of temper, let alone someone with a fiery temper like Yuan Feng.

As for the Luoyun Sect’s Old Ancestor, Great True Man Luoxiao, Yuan Feng was not afraid in the slightest. He had yet to experience the might of a Violet Palace Peak Great True Person who had mastered the Five Methods. When the time came, he would see whether the Five Dharma Manifestations were stronger, or if his fists were harder!

”Dou Zhan Demon King, this old man is Cang Yuan. I toast you; that moment just now, confronting that old thing Luo Xun, was truly satisfying.”

A pot-bellied Purple Mansion True Person stood up, cupped his hands toward Yuan Feng, and then drank it all in one gulp.

”Good wine!”

Yuan Feng raised an eyebrow, raised his cup in response, and also drank the spiritual wine in his cup. The wine was mellow and thick, melting upon entering his mouth, and rich Spiritual Qi spread throughout his body.

”Does Fellow Daoist Cang Yuan have a conflict with that Old Ghost Luoxun?”

Immortal Master Cang Yuan waved his hand and transmitted via Divine Soul: ”Old Ghost Luoxun and I formed a grudge back in the Qi Refining stage, and it has lasted until now. If not for him snatching my Opportunity, perhaps I would have long since cultivated the fifth Divine Ability and become a Great Zhenren.”

Yuan Feng looked at him in surprise. Obstructing one’s Dao path was no less than killing one’s parents; this was a feud of obstructing the Dao.

”Does Fellow Daoist Cang Yuan want to join forces with this King to strike at Old Ghost Luoxun and keep him on the road?”

Immortal Master Cang Yuan nodded imperceptibly and affirmed: ”Both the Dou Zhan Demon King and I are in the Four Divine Abilities Realm. Furthermore, I am skilled in trapping enemies; this Old Ghost Luoxun will definitely not be able to escape.”

Yuan Feng stroked his chin, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth: ”In that case, Fellow Daoist Cang Yuan, happy cooperation.”

”Happy cooperation.”

Just like that, the man and the ape finalized the plan to intercept and kill Immortal Master Luo Xun.

Yuan Feng did not mind; having one more or one less Cang Yuan made no difference. He had extremely strong confidence in his own strength.

Even if this was the two of them acting for him to see, a trap specifically set for him, he would still step into it.

Because a true lion does not fear two weak hyenas; they should be the ones fearing me!

”Then let me see exactly how many factions want to strike against the Chen Family and against this King!”

As time passed, more and more Purple Mansion Factions arrived, all of them famous Purple Mansion Factions from the various counties of Xuan Prefecture.

The Jieyang Sect also sent people; the leader was the Sect Master of the Jieyang Sect, Immortal Master Yang Ke.

Their seats were next to where the Chen Family was located, and as soon as they sat down, they came over to toast Yuan Feng.

”Yang Ke greets the Dou Zhan Demon King.”

”Sect Master Yang Ke is too polite. Please convey my greetings to Senior Jieyang.”

One does not strike a smiling face; Yuan Feng also returned the salute.

”This is... the daughter of the old Chen Family Head?” Immortal Master Yang Ke’s gaze fell on Chen Zhuhong, as if seeing an exquisite piece of jade.

”Indeed, this is my daughter, Zhu Hong, at the Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation; she is not worth mentioning.” Chen Fufeng straightened his back, his tone full of pride.

The corner of Immortal Master Yang Ke’s mouth twitched slightly; in his perception, Chen Zhuhong’s Li Fire cultivation was quite extraordinary, far exceeding that of the Jieyang Sect Disciples.

Thinking of this, he glanced at the two True Disciples following behind him and shook his head; sometimes comparing people can truly infuriate one.

The two Jieyang Sect True Disciples looked at each other, not knowing what they had done to make the Sect Master unhappy; for a moment, their bodies tensed up, and they dared not speak.

”Niece Zhu Hong, if you are interested, you may come to the Jieyang Sect. The founding ancestor of our Jieyang Sect was a Five Laws Great Zhenren who walked the Li Fire Dao and had deep insights into the Li Fire Dao. Perhaps you could compare and verify your own learning.”

Immortal Master Yang Ke’s tone was gentle, clearly intending to be on good terms with the Chen Family.

”Many thanks, Sect Master Yang Ke. Zhu Hong will definitely go when I have time.”

Chen Zhuhong cupped her hands in response.

”That is good.”

Immortal Master Yang Ke nodded and then looked at Chen Fufeng; he had some matters to discuss in detail with this previous generation Chen Family Head, involving cooperation between the Jieyang Sect and the Chen Family.

Yuan Feng picked up a bunch of purple crystal jade grapes and put them into his mouth; one should eat and drink as appropriate—this was what a banquet should look like.

”By the way, Zhu Hong, if you were to fight Zhu Xiao, what are your chances of winning?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhuhong’s willow-leaf brows locked tightly; recalling the scenes of sparring with Chen Zhuxiao previously, she fell into deep thought.

After a long while, she raised her head, her tone somewhat uncertain: ”Uncle Yuan, if I fight Second Brother, it is about fifty-fifty. If it is a life-or-death Dou Zhan, he is six and I am four.”

”Oh? Why is it not fifty-fifty for a life-or-death Dou Zhan?”

”Second Brother has traveled through the eastern and western borders of Great Qi and has fought with various Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators. He has even escaped death at the hands of a Purple Mansion True Person. In terms of combat experience, he is far richer than I am; this is what I lack.”

Chen Zhuhong explained in detail, stating her own shortcomings.

Over these years, she had been stationed at the Dou Zhan Hall and had taken on many tasks, including escort missions involving surrounding counties.

However, her Foundation was too solid, and her starting point for cultivation was too high. For her, the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators in the surrounding counties were no different from cutting melons and vegetables; they could not withstand even a few moves, so it could not serve the purpose of tempering herself at all.

”You indeed should go down the mountain to travel. After this banquet ends and you finish attending the Xuan Prefecture Auction with me, you should set out from Xuan Prefecture City, travel to various places, and pursue your own Purple Mansion Dao.”

Yuan Feng saw things clearly and gave his advice.

Chen Zhuhong nodded; she had exactly this intention!

She had never thought of being a flower in a greenhouse; instead, she wanted to be tempered through blood and fire, life and death, to comprehend the Heaven-Burning True Intent and forge her own path.

Time passed.

Soon, seven days had passed.

During this period, several Golden Core Upper Sects sent people to offer congratulations, and their seats were arranged extremely far forward, second only to the three seats at the head.

That False Core Qi Zhen sat on the left side of the head, representing that he was one of the top three figures in the Qi Xuan Sect.

The position on the right was already occupied by a middle-aged looking Cultivator, wearing the attire that only the Qi Xuan Sect Master could wear.

This person was the current Sect Master of the Qi Xuan Sect, a quasi-Artifact Refining Grandmaster, a Five Laws Great Zhenren, with the Dao title ”Qi Xuan.”

During the tenure of every generation of Qi Xuan Sect Master, their own Dao title must be changed to Qi Xuan; only after stepping down could they change it to something else.

And this day was also the day the Golden Core Grand Banquet was officially held.

Qi Zhen and Qi Xuan, who were sitting at the head, stood up at the same time and cupped their hands in salute toward the middle position:

”Respectfully inviting True Monarch Bing Zhu Chi Ji Gui Fu!”

As the words fell, the entire Yingqi Hall rumbled and vibrated; the artifact spirit within fully awakened, controlling the great hall and transforming it into an open-air appearance.

Instantly, billions of rays of light and countless immortal glows appeared, and auspicious clouds filled the sky.

One Auspicious Beast after another leaped out from the sky, circling the Yingqi Pavilion as if welcoming the arrival of a noble and towering existence.

A Dharma Idol millions of zhang tall rose from the ground, soaring into the Nine Heavens. One hand held a crimson furnace, and the other held a golden-red iron axe. The Golden Core Aura swept across the entire Xuan Prefecture, high-profilely proclaiming its own existence.

The Qi Xuan Sect’s newly promoted Golden Core True Monarch, True Monarch Bing Zhu Chi Ji Gui Fu, had descended!