parentshiftbook Chapter 219 Old Master Xu's Past, The Theory of Luck.
Chapter 219 Old Master Xu's Past, The Theory of Luck.
Mr. Xu's full name is Xu Yun.
From the Immortal Continent of the Central Plains.
He is one of the seventy-two Dragon Guards of Tianya Pavilion, a Golden Core peak cultivator, and a third-tier top-grade array master.
Those who enter the Tianya Pavilion can enjoy top-notch cultivation techniques, spells, and abundant cultivation resources, but there is one thing they must abide by.
That is, one must not participate in any power struggles within the cultivation world unless provoked by others.
One must swear an oath to Heaven in order to successfully enter Tianya Pavilion.
If family members also wish to receive the protection of Tianya Pavilion, they must also abide by this rule.
When Xu Yun was young, he had a wife and no longer wanted to live the life of a rogue cultivator who lived a life of constant danger. Since neither of them had any relatives, they simply joined the Tianya Pavilion.
After joining Tianya Pavilion, the two lived a peaceful life without having to worry about resources.
His cultivation level improved rapidly.
They were married for seventy years before their only child was born, whom they named Xu Zhao.
He was diagnosed with dual fire and wood elements at the age of seven.
He broke through to the peak of Qi Refining at the age of fifteen, at which point he also faced a major life decision.
The choice is between staying at Tianya Pavilion or leaving to experience the myriad aspects of life in the cultivation world.
Both options have their own advantages.
Before this, Xu Zhao had always told the couple that he would stay at Tianya Pavilion, but he suddenly changed his mind on the day of the decision.
The reason given for leaving Tianya Pavilion was to help a woman named Shuran solidify her position.
This infuriated Xu Yun and his wife.
Because the disciple of the Seventh Elder of Tianya Pavilion calculated that Shu Ran was only trying to deceive Xu Zhao, wanting to rely on Xu Zhao to gain a certain status in the family, and even wanting to infiltrate Tianya Pavilion to obtain a lot of resources.
Xu Yun and his wife naturally trusted the words of the Seventh Elder's personal disciple without question.
The other party had no reason to deceive them.
Find Xu Zhao and explain the pros and cons.
But Xu Zhao, blinded by love, didn't believe it at all, and didn't budge even when her parents beat her.
She even severed ties with Xu Yun and his wife and went to find Shu Ran.
And indeed, the facts were just as the Seventh Elder's personal disciple had predicted.
After Xu Zhao risked breaking his meridians to help Shu Ran improve her talent, consolidate his position in the family, and tell Shu Ran about how he severed ties with his parents for her sake.
Shu Ran's gaze towards him changed.
They found some excuse to send someone to dump Xu Zhao in the perilous Endless Flame Domain, without even restoring his meridians.
Upon learning the news, Xu Yun and his wife immediately headed to the Endless Flame Domain.
Although they successfully lured Xu Zhao out, Xu Tian's wife also lost her life as a result.
The relationship between the father and son has completely reached a freezing point, and they haven't spoken a single word to each other in 150 years.
Five years ago, he received news that a conflict had broken out between the Shu family and Lingyun Pavilion, which was founded by Xu Zhao.
The result was obvious; otherwise, Xu Yun wouldn't have asked Zhang Xuanchen for help.
As for whether Xu Zhao can hold out until Zhang Xuanchen goes to the Central Immortal Continent.
It all depends on fate.
Meanwhile, after leaving Tianya Restaurant, Zhang Xuanchen returned to Xuanxiao Mountain without stopping.
Upon arriving at the family's main hall, I looked through the list of family cultivators.
He will select ten Foundation Establishment cultivators and fifty Qi Refining cultivators to receive spiritual energy feedback.
Spiritual energy feedback is extremely beneficial to cultivators.
It has many effects, such as improving cultivation level, cleansing the marrow and strengthening the foundation of cultivation, tempering the soul, widening the meridians, and increasing cultivation speed.
We must carefully select them.
This time, Zhang Xuanchen did not consider the older generation of cultivators.
Instead, they focused their attention primarily on cultivators of the Hong and Xuan generations.
It wasn't that Zhang Xuanchen was biased; it was because, apart from those who had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the cultivators of the Zong and Guang generations either died of old age or exhausted their potential, and had no chance to advance further.
However, the generations with the characters "Hong" and "Xuan" are different.
After receiving spiritual energy feedback, not to mention the five-elemental-root clansmen, the four-elemental-root clansmen will definitely have a much greater chance of cultivating to the peak of Qi Refining before the age of sixty!
"Xuan Chen, I suggest you participate in this spiritual energy feedback process as well," Xuan Jing's figure appeared on Zhang Xuan Chen's shoulder and suggested.
Zhang Xuanchen pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Xuanjing, I have just broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. My foundation is solid, and my soul strength has reached the early stage of Golden Core."
Although this spiritual energy feedback had some effect on me, it was not enough for me to break through my cultivation level.
Its effect is really minimal.
"The advancement of spiritual veins is not as simple as you imagine; it is closely related to that elusive and ethereal fortune." With that, the Xuanjing mirror floated around the hall before landing on the table and replying:
"Luck is the most mysterious and hidden law in the world."
It is formless and intangible, leaving no trace, yet it silently guides the fate of cultivators and forces.
The Zhang family has established itself on Xuanxiao Mountain for four hundred years, and their fortune has been established.
The spiritual veins of this place are the foundation upon which the Zhang family stands, and the fortune contained within them is naturally extraordinary.
Now that you are the patriarch of the Zhang clan, you are receiving spiritual energy to strengthen your bond with the spiritual veins.
Establish a closer connection with your destiny.
This allows one to obtain the boost in fortune that accompanies the advancement of the spiritual vein.
This has indescribable benefits for both yourself and your family.
As soon as Xuanjing finished speaking, a powerful voice rang out:
"Hahaha, if that's the case, Xiao Chen, what are you still hesitating about?"
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Chongxian appeared in the main hall.
Looking at the newcomer, Zhang Xuanchen exclaimed in surprise:
"Ancestor, what brings you here?"
"I'm preparing to leave the family for a while, and I came to tell you something."
"Leaving the family? Did something happen?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chongxian waved his hand and drank the spiritual tea on the table in one gulp.
Then he spoke up: "Don't worry, it's nothing serious."
Having been deterred by the previous incident, the Azure Sea Immortal Sect will not act rashly in the short term before the Su family patriarch falls.
I also discovered that after cultivating the Great Evolution Gengjin Scripture, simply going into seclusion was far less effective than improving in battle.
Therefore, I want to go to the perilous Meteorite Ruins to hone my swordsmanship.
While I'm at it, I'll also look for the Golden-Patterned Mystic Fruit needed to refine the Golden Core, and collect some high-level demonic beast essence blood.
Seeing that Zhang Xuanchen was about to express his gratitude, he quickly stopped him:
"Don't say thank you to me. We're all family. Anyway, I don't have anything to do staying in the family."
Zhang Xuanchen knew better than anyone who he was giving the demon beast blood he collected to.
But as Zhang Chongxian said, we are all one family.
Being too polite is inappropriate.
The affection is in my heart.
Zhang Xuanjing, who was standing nearby, circled around Zhang Chongxian once, then patted him on the shoulder and said with satisfaction:
"Ancestor, your talent in swordsmanship is truly remarkable."
They actually reached the threshold of the Great Evolution Gengjin Classic so quickly.
The future is promising. With steady cultivation, even if we don't reach the Nascent Soul stage, breaking through to the True Monarch stage is a certainty.
Zhang Chongxian showed no sign of anger when Zhang Xuanjing patted his shoulder.
On the contrary, he really liked Xuanjing, who was like a porcelain doll.
He immediately laughed loudly: "Hahaha, Xuanjing said I can break through to the Nascent Soul stage."
"Then I'm sure I can."
Zhang Chongxian didn't know much about Xuanjing's identity, but he knew that she was the spirit of the artifact that had followed Venerable Xuanlong.
Hearing her praise made me feel quite pleased.
Gently rubbing Xuanjing's little head, he turned to Zhang Xuanchen and asked:
"Xiao Chen, is there anything else I can help you with?"
I estimate I won't be back for another three years from this trip.
His return time was determined based on the lifespan of the Su family patriarch.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, a major upheaval will occur in the Penglai Islands three years from now.
He has to go back.
Upon hearing Zhang Chongxian's question, Zhang Xuanchen thought for a moment and then replied:
"Ancestor, there is indeed something I need to ask you."
I have an apprentice in Xiaozhai Village, Wuhe County, in the Julong Mountains of Qing Kingdom.
He's eleven years old now. Could you take a look and see if he has any spiritual roots?
Take him back to the Zhang family.
However, I don't know if he's still in Xiaozhai Village. If not, I'll need to trouble the ancestor to search for him.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
P.S.: Brothers, on the last day of 2025, I wish you all a happy New Year's Eve.
The author played too much during the day, so they can only write to ring in the new year. Sigh~
In addition, please point out any typos, and the author will correct them immediately!