The three Golden Core cultivators sat cross-legged in the void, maintaining the secret realm's opening.
The Foundation Establishment cultivators either meditated on deck or returned to their rooms for quiet cultivation.
"So it's him!"
On the Great Jin war vessel, a black-robed middle-aged man's expression was gloomy as water, watching Xu Chuan walk into the cabin.
This person was the eighth-layer Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator he had encountered previously in the "Azure Sea Forest."
He came from a first-rank aristocratic family of Great Jin, the Ding family, named Ding Chunshan.
"I know all the first and second-rank aristocratic families of Great Wei. This person should come from a third-rank family. It seems I need to inquire about him.
The grudge from last time must be settled!"
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The oncoming spiritual qi was so thick it was visible to the naked eye.
Xu Mingshu looked around at the black miasma pervading the area, immediately patting her storage bag and withdrawing a Hundred Herbs Pill to swallow.
This was a second-tier detoxification pill.
"Such terrible luck, actually arriving at the Black Swamp, the place with the worst environment."
Xu Mingshu observed her surroundings again. Many places were muddy and impassable, with bottomless mud pits constantly bubbling.
Suddenly, a strand of demonic flame attacked from the left.
Xu Mingshu's figure rapidly retreated while simultaneously withdrawing the Black Evil Banner for protection.
"Top-tier magical artifact, retreat quickly!"
Several hundred zhang to the left, behind a massive boulder, two black-robed figures instantly fled into the distance.
Xu Mingshu smiled coldly, patted her spirit beast bag, and said, "Ah San, kill them!"
Screech~
An eagle's cry rang out.
A purple-azure streak of light burst from the spirit beast bag, instantly transforming into a giant eagle three or four zhang in size.
This eagle emanated Foundation Establishment demon beast aura, its feathers half purple, half azure.
When it spread its wings, thunder rumbled. With one shake of its wings, it covered a hundred zhang.
In just two or three breaths, it blocked the path before the two demonic cultivators.
"Foundation Establishment demon beast?!"
Xu Ying's pupils stared at them. Before it, countless feathers mixed with purple lightning and azure fire condensed, shooting toward the two.
The two demonic cultivators immediately withdrew superior-grade defensive magical artifacts to block but in just moments, the spiritual light of the artifacts in their hands rapidly dimmed.
At this time, Xu Mingshu arrived. With a wave of her elegant hand, the Black Evil Banner spewed forth a black cloud that condensed into the form of a Black Fiend Flood Dragon, lunging to bite one of them.
One person died on the spot.
The other tried to flee but was pierced through the back by Xu Ying's sharp talons, his body and Dao both extinguished.
"Dare to provoke your grandmother? Truly seeking death!"
Then Xu Mingshu patted her storage bag, and two porcelain bottles flew out, one black, one crimson red.
These were the Soul Capture Bottle and Blood Luo Bottle, lower-grade magical artifacts that could absorb people's souls and essence blood.
Xu Mingshu immediately formed seals, collecting their souls and essence blood.
Collecting souls was to enhance the Soul Banner's power, while essence blood nourished the Blood-Devouring Pearl.
Though both were demonic Dao magical artifacts, they had great potential and could serve as trump cards for the Xu family.
Among those from the Xu family who entered, all had such artifacts.
Afterward, Xu Mingshu collected their storage bags, the fallen magical artifacts, and the "Jin" character tokens on their bodies.
These tokens served as proof of kills.
Each token was worth ten points. Spirit herbs, materials, and so on each had their own point values.
The most precious were naturally Foundation Establishment Pill main ingredients, each worth twenty points.
Then Xu Ying spewed forth azure fire. This was second-tier spiritual fire, instantly burning both corpses to ash.
"Ah San, return and rest."
Xu Ying cried out, then transformed into a streak of light and returned to the spirit beast bag.
Xu Mingshu piloted her magical vessel flying through the air, heading toward the Misty Forest.
Most Foundation Establishment Pill ingredients came from this place.
It was also historically the site of the fiercest battles.
While flying, Xu Mingshu spread her divine consciousness to probe her surroundings.
In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, she harvested two spirit herbs with several hundred years of age.
Unfortunately, she was rushing to rendezvous, otherwise if she searched carefully, the harvest might be quite abundant.
"Blood Lineage Traction!"
Relying on this secret technique, Xu Mingshu first flew toward the nearest person.
Three hundred people had entered the secret realm. Though not few, in this vast secret realm, it was insignificant.
Therefore, Xu Mingshu didn't encounter anyone along the way.
"It's Deheng."
Xu Mingshu rendezvoused with him, asking, "Are you alright?"
"Aunt, I'm fine. Initially, the battles weren't too intense. I estimate once we reach the Misty Forest, battles will increase."
"Then let's go find the next one."
Next was Xu Mingxian. He had just finished battling someone. A four-colored jade disc floated in his palm.
Four Symbols phantoms successively merged into the jade disc, then were collected into his sleeve robe by Xu Mingxian and disappeared.
Xu Mingshu collected their souls, essence blood, storage bags, and identity tokens.
"Great Jin again. Truly, those coming from chaotic places like Great Jin all enjoy fighting recklessly." Xu Mingshu spoke, then with a wave of her elegant hand, incinerated the people before her.
Xu Mingxian formed seals to cast the secret technique, opened his eyes, and said, "Southwest, two auras have already rendezvoused. Let's go there."
Half an hour later.
Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingxian, and Xu Deheng arrived there, meeting up with Xu Deyue and Xu Mingxuan.
Xu Mingxuan smiled slightly, "Only Mingqing remains. He seems quite far away. Looking at the direction of the sensing, it's precisely the Misty Forest. He should have been teleported to the Misty Forest upon entry."
"That kid's luck is truly good," Xu Mingshu said.
"This isn't good luck," Xu Mingxian said. "The Misty Forest is the most dangerous place in the secret realm. Deep within are many Foundation Establishment demon beasts."
The group didn't linger and immediately rushed toward the Misty Forest at maximum speed.
They flew through the air, extremely conspicuous.
Many people below saw them, but seeing their numbers, no one dared attack.
Not far from the Misty Forest's edge.
Xu Mingxuan suddenly withdrew a jade token that emitted a faint glow.
"There are Zhou family members nearby. Father said to help the Zhou family when we can. Mingshu, Mingxian, what do you think?"
"Father said it, so naturally we'll comply," Xu Mingxian said.
After a brief search, they found that Zhou family elder.
He was being besieged by several late-stage Qi Refining demon beasts.
Three of them were even at Qi Refining ninth layer.
Two or three demon beast corpses already lay nearby.
Judging by his appearance, he had multiple injuries, disheveled hair, and looked extremely bedraggled.
Though he had a superior-grade magical artifact in hand, it was difficult to block the siege of multiple same-realm demon beasts.
The main issue was his limited attack power.
If he had one or two moves capable of annihilating a same-realm demon beast, why would he fear these few demon beasts' siege?
Seeing the demon beast attack coming, due to prolonged battle, his spiritual power circulation was somewhat sluggish. He could only watch helplessly as that serpent tail pierced toward his chest.
Suddenly, a Black Fiend Flood Dragon attacked, its tail whipping away that Qi Refining ninth-layer giant python.
Immediately after, a flying sword descended from the sky, instantly pinning it dead to the ground.
Buzz buzz buzz~
The Cold Soul Moon Wheel spun at extreme speed in the air, blooming with dazzling silver light like a moon wheel, emanating extreme cold qi.
Wherever the moon wheel passed, the ground and demon beasts were all frozen.
The next moment, a flying sword beheaded all the demon beasts.
The Zhou family elder was dumbstruck. The demon beasts that had nearly killed him were swiftly slain by the Xu family members in just a few breaths.
He cupped his fists toward Xu Mingxuan and the others, "Thank you for saving my life."
"Elder Zhou, come with us."
"Thank you."
After collecting the demon beast corpses, they set off again.
On the magical vessel, the Zhou elder swallowed pills to heal his injuries. Xu Mingxuan asked, "Elder Zhou, do you have a way to find Fairy Xuehua?"
"I do. She's in the Misty Forest. I was following the connection to find her when I encountered the demon beast siege. If not for meeting you Fellow Daoists, I would have long since become demon beast food."
After speaking, he mentioned Ye Xuehua's approximate location.
It was closer than Xu Mingqing.
Xu Mingxuan immediately decided to first find Ye Xuehua.
At this time, Ye Xuehua was being besieged by two people, both top-tier geniuses.
One was a Great Jin demonic cultivator, the other from Great Liang.
"Little fairy, you should just hand over the Purple Monkey Flower. Though your strength is formidable, facing the two of us, you have no chance of victory."
Ye Xuehua suddenly sensed Elder Zhou rapidly approaching.
Without another word, she turned and rushed toward Elder Zhou's location.
The two pursued relentlessly.
Before long, two magical vessels rapidly approached.
"Who dares to ruin this lord's good business!"
"Scram!"
Xu Mingshu snorted coldly, waving the Black Evil Banner. The Black Fiend Flood Dragon condensed again, passing over Ye Xuehua and rushing swiftly toward the two.
"Top-tier magical artifact?!"
Both were slightly shocked but simultaneously erupted.
One condensed several zhang of baleful qi blade light, the other produced hundreds and thousands of azure wind blades.
Blade light attacked, wind blades fell.
The Black Fiend Flood Dragon was actually directly shattered. However, Xu Mingshu waved again. The surrounding Black Fiend qi condensed into the Black Fiend Flood Dragon once more.
As long as Xu Mingshu's spiritual power wasn't exhausted, the Black Fiend Flood Dragon could condense infinitely.
The two scanned the group, then without another word, immediately fled swiftly in opposite directions, not engaging at all.
"Thank you all," Ye Xuehua cupped her fists.
"For even you to be injured, those two are indeed extraordinary," Xu Mingshu smiled faintly. "No wonder they could shatter the Black Fiend Flood Dragon with one strike."
Then Ye Xuehua looked at Elder Zhou, asking, "Elder Zongyun, what happened to you?"
Zhou Zongyun waved his hand, "On the way to find you, I was besieged. If not for these Xu family Fellow Daoists appearing, I would have perished in demon beasts' jaws."
Xu Mingxuan said, "All forces are regrouping. Let's first find Mingqing. He seems to be dozens of li to the east."
In the forest, the magical vessel flew much slower.
When they reached densely wooded areas, Xu Mingxuan and the others simply switched to sword flight.
"There's combat ahead."
Everyone immediately rushed over to see a three or four-zhang tall gray wolf demon frantically attacking its surroundings, as if searching for something.
The corner of Xu Mingshu's mouth twitched. She translated, "It's looking for a little thief who stole its treasure. Obviously, it must be Little Six."
"Fourth Sister, who are you calling a little thief?"
Xu Mingqing suddenly appeared. Everyone felt amazed.
So close, yet they hadn't detected him.
This was the effect of the "Supreme Green Spirit" fate talent, allowing his aura to completely merge with the surrounding nature.
Fighting in the forest was extremely advantageous for Xu Mingqing.
It was precisely relying on this that he could snatch two Jade Marrow Mushrooms from the gray wolf demon's possession.
"I've been waiting for you all for quite a while. Hurry and join forces to kill it."
Xu Mingxuan turned to Zhou Zongyun and Ye Xuehua, "You two, please swear not to leak information about us."
The two exchanged glances, then immediately swore by their Dao hearts then Xu Mingxuan said, "Mingshu, let them out."
Xu Mingshu smiled slightly, gently patting her spirit beast bag. Immediately two streaks of light burst forth.
One eagle, one tiger, both emanating Foundation Establishment demon beast aura.
Though inferior to that gray wolf demon, their momentum seemed even more formidable.
"Ah San, Little White, attack!"
With Xu Mingshu's command, Xu Ying and Xu Bai immediately charged toward the gray wolf demon.
"Two Foundation Establishment demon beasts?"
"They're both Mingshu's spirit beasts. Recently, under our Xu family's cultivation, they reached Foundation Establishment."
Speaking thus, they also approached the battlefield.
The gray wolf demon was a Foundation Establishment third-layer demon beast. Xu Ying and Xu Bai were both late first layer of Foundation Establishment, but their bloodlines were stronger than the gray wolf demon's.
Xu Ying controlled thunder-fire power. Though unable to severely wound the wolf demon with one strike.
Every time thunder-fire descended, it could char its fur and tear numerous wounds.
Xu Bai engaged in close combat with the wolf demon. Its claws were sharper, its movements more agile.
Either one alone could easily battle and even kill a Foundation Establishment second-layer demon beast.
The two working together.
Xu Ying for ranged attacks, Xu Bai for close combat, their cooperation was perfect.
Defeating the wolf demon was just a matter of time.
At this time, Xu Mingxian flicked his sleeve robe. A four-colored jade disc flew out, hovering above.
As he repeatedly formed seals, four-colored light blazed brilliantly. Massive spiritual qi surged forth, condensing into Four Symbols phantoms that likewise launched a siege against the wolf demon.
There was also Xu Mingxuan. The Five Spirits Casket appeared beside him. He lightly patted it, and the Five Spirits Casket spread open in a fan shape.
Immediately five flying swords flew out.
"Five Elements Sword Formation!"
Five-colored light dazzled. The five flying swords transformed into a single ten-plus-zhang five-colored giant sword, fiercely piercing toward the wolf demon.
Entangled by the Four Symbols phantoms, it had no way to dodge.
It was immediately pierced through the abdomen.
With a miserable cry, the next moment, Xu Bai's claws emanated golden light, like several-chi claw armor covering them, directly severing the wolf demon's head.
A Foundation Establishment third-layer demon beast, just like that, directly perished.
Zhou Zongyun and Ye Xuehua exchanged glances. No wonder they were made to swear not to leak information.
With such trump cards, they could practically dominate the secret realm.
Xu Mingxuan collected the wolf demon.
Xu Mingqing walked over, handing over the two Jade Marrow Mushrooms.
On this secret realm journey, Xu Mingxuan was in charge. Everything would first be delivered to him.
As for how to distribute things when leaving, it would depend on the harvest.
"Since we've regrouped, then according to plan, let's first find a place for closed-door cultivation." Xu Mingxuan looked at Zhou Zongyun and the others, asking, "What are your plans?"
"You're going to attempt Foundation Establishment?" After thinking briefly, Ye Xuehua understood what Xu Mingxuan meant by closed-door cultivation.
"Correct."
"I also plan to first break through to Foundation Establishment," Ye Xuehua said. "Then let's go together."
At this time, Xu Mingqing said, "Several li to the west is that wolf demon's lair. There's a huge cave where we can carve out several closed-door cultivation chambers."
"Let's go there."
The group followed Xu Mingqing.
Along the way, faint mist rose, this mist could affect divine consciousness, and had even greater influence on divine sense.
Therefore, trying to rely on divine consciousness probing to find spirit herbs in the Misty Forest was practically wishful thinking.
Arriving at the cave, everyone expended some effort carving out four quiet chambers.
Because four people would attempt Foundation Establishment, namely Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingxian, and Ye Xuehua.
Xu Mingxian arranged Breath Concealment Grand Arrays and second-tier lower-grade formations at the cave entrance, then arranged first-tier formations for the four quiet chambers to isolate interference.
Then the four entered the chambers for closed-door cultivation.
The other four meditated and cultivated in the cave.
Zhou Zongyun was secretly shocked. He truly hadn't expected Xu Mingxian to actually be an array formation grandmaster.
"The Xu family's foundation is truly unfathomable!"
"Where is this third-rank aristocratic family foundation? It's almost approaching second-rank families."
He knew Ye Xuehua had earth spiritual root aptitude. This attempt would certainly succeed in breaking through.
He looked again at the closed-door cultivation chambers of the three Xu family members. "I wonder how many of these three can break through to Foundation Establishment?
No, wait, why am I thinking this way?
Their aptitude is at most ordinary true spiritual roots. If their aptitude were good, they should have already broken through to Foundation Establishment."
But recalling scene after scene from before, Zhou Zongyun was uncertain again.
The Xu family had planned for so long, deliberately having them attempt Foundation Establishment in the "Wuhua Secret Realm." How could they do something without confidence?
Xu Mingqing and the others began swallowing pills to cultivate.
Relying on the "Wuhua Secret Realm's" spiritual qi density, they were confident of reaching Qi Refining perfection within one month.
At that time, they could swallow the Ascension Spirit Pill to birth divine consciousness.
At the same time, those who planned to attempt Foundation Establishment in the secret realm, after finding their family companions, also all sought places for closed-door cultivation.
Among these people, some were simply trying their luck, while others had great confidence.
Time passed swiftly.
Over a month passed in the blink of an eye at wolf demon cave.
The first to emerge was Ye Xuehua. She not only broke through to Foundation Establishment but had completely converted her spiritual power to Foundation Establishment spiritual power.
A few days later, Xu Mingxuan emerged then Xu Mingshu.
Finally, Xu Mingxian.
Because he had burned a first-cycle of lifespan several years ago, this breakthrough nearly failed.
Besides this, Xu Mingqing, Xu Deheng, and Xu Deyue had all successively broken through to Qi Refining perfection, their divine sense transforming into divine consciousness.
Controlling superior-grade magical artifacts became even more effortless.
Their strength increased considerably.
Xu Mingshu had the top-tier magical artifact Black Evil Banner in hand.
The Four Symbols array artifacts in Xu Mingxian's possession already equated to a top-tier magical artifact integrating attack and defense. With Foundation Establishment spiritual power, the array artifacts could fully unleash their might.
As for Xu Mingxuan, who primarily cultivated the "Five Elements Spirit Formula," his spiritual power was inherently more abundant and pure. Combined with the cultivation method's exclusive techniques and the Five Elements Sword Formation.
Compared to Ren Xiaoyao using the Five Spirits Casket at the same realm, the power was even stronger.
Their group of four Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus two great Foundation Establishment demon beasts, among all teamed alliance forces, was likely the most formidable.
"A month and a half has passed. From now on, we should also fully collect Foundation Establishment Pill materials."
Xu Mingxuan looked at Ye Xuehua, asking, "Fairy Xuehua, will you stay with us or act independently?"
Ye Xuehua thought for a moment, glanced at Zhou Zongyun, "Could Elder Zongyun follow you all?
If I'm alone, encountering demon beast groups, Foundation Establishment middle-stage demon beasts, or demonic cultivator forces, even if I cannot win, I can escape alone."
Speaking thus, she withdrew the Purple Monkey Flower obtained earlier. "This will be my payment."
"Purple Monkey Flower?"
"Correct."
"With this Purple Monkey Flower, plus Heavenly Spirit Fruit, one set of Foundation Establishment Pill main ingredients will be complete."
Xu Mingxuan stroked his chin, thinking silently, "According to Father, the previous two times Great Wei obtained only thirteen or fourteen complete sets of Foundation Establishment Pill materials.
I wonder how many our Xu family can obtain this time?"
Ordinary methods couldn't smuggle materials out. Storage bags would be inspected but the Xu family had made full preparations this time.
Previously when White Tiger broke through to Foundation Establishment, it could temporarily swallow storage bags, then be collected into the spirit beast bag. As long as it didn't exceed three days, the storage bag would remain safe.
This matter had been tested by Xu Chuan.
As for why Xu Ying couldn't do this, one could only say different demon beasts had their unique abilities.
White Tiger's breakthrough gained the ability to temporarily store things in its body.
If it could break through to Golden Core, perhaps it could even have a small internal space.
"Good, we agree to this."
Ye Xuehua cupped her fists, "Thank you."
"Xuehua, be careful."
Zhou Zongyun knew his own strength was weak. Staying with her would only be a hindrance but if he stayed with the Xu family members, distributing the obtained spirit herbs and other items wouldn't be easy.
The Xu family had three Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus two great Foundation Establishment demon beasts. Even dividing by Foundation Establishment cultivator headcount, it would take four shares to get one for Ye Xuehua.
This was truly unfair to Ye Xuehua but if dividing equally, the Xu family would lose too much.
Separating was most appropriate.
Ye Xuehua nodded slightly to him, "Elder Zongyun, I will."
After speaking, Ye Xuehua departed from the cave with her sword.
"That's... the Azure Wood Sword?" Xu Mingxian was slightly stunned.
Zhou Zongyun said, "Correct. The ancestor long ago handed over his own sword to Xuehua, hoping it would help her after breaking through to Foundation Establishment in the secret realm."
"This is also thanks to you all. Otherwise, Xuehua couldn't have broken through so smoothly."
Zhou Zongyun cupped his fists in thanks to Xu Mingxuan and the others.
Xu Mingqing smiled, "Xuehua will eventually be part of our Xu family anyway. Such a small matter is naturally appropriate."
Then Xu Mingxuan began assigning exploration tasks.
With this cave as the center, expanding in four directions.
North, Xu Mingshu alone. West, Xu Mingxuan, Xu Deheng, and Xu Mingqing. South, Xu Mingxian, Xu Deyue, and Zhou Zongyun.
First was attempting Foundation Establishment.
Next was splitting into groups to search for spirit herbs.
Finally, killing to seize treasures.
Over several days, all three groups had their harvests.
Besides spirit herbs, there were also many Qi Refining demon beasts and one or two Foundation Establishment demon beasts, plus several rare artifact refining materials.
These Foundation Establishment demon beasts were basically hunted by Xu Mingshu's side.
After all, she alone represented three great Foundation Establishment combat powers, and controlled massive numbers of spirit insects to scout surroundings. Her efficiency matched the combined total of the other two groups.
Gradually, those who successfully broke through to Foundation Establishment also began moving about outside.
As for those who failed, they had long since searched everywhere for spirit herbs to increase their points.
Battles occurred throughout various parts of the secret realm.
Great Wei, Great Liang, and Great Jin all had people continuously dying.
"No, I won't die!"
A middle-aged cultivator fled in panic through the Misty Forest. Behind him were three demonic cultivators following closely.
Like herding sheep, they toyed with him.
"My Feng family finally obtained the opportunity to enter the 'Wuhua Secret Realm.' I still need to rise up, I still need to become a Foundation Establishment ancestor, reclaim Guangling Commandery's clan lands!"
It seemed they'd toyed enough.
One demonic cultivator's body transformed into a blood light, instantly surpassing that Feng family cultivator and blocking his path ahead.
The two behind arrived at his rear when he stopped.
The Feng family middle-aged man looked ahead, then behind. Sweat densely covered his forehead, his back also completely soaked.
He plopped down kneeling, kowtowing to beg for mercy, "Spare my life, I'm willing to serve as bait for you, luring Great Wei cultivators."
The blood-robed man ahead stroked his chin, sneering, "Interesting."
"Then open your mind and let me plant a blood curse. Thus even if you flee to the ends of the earth, you cannot escape my grasp."
"I, I'm willing!"
The blood-robed man formed seals with both hands. A mysterious blood-colored pattern condensed in the void.
The blood-colored pattern slowly approached the Feng family middle-aged man's brow.
After adhering, the pattern suddenly writhed like a living thing, finally sinking beneath the skin's surface.
The Feng family cultivator convulsed all over, screaming miserably.
A moment later, the blood-colored marks on his brow disappeared but he could clearly detect something foreign in a certain part of his head. As soon as it moved, it would cause him piercing bone-eroding pain.
"Go, lure people here."
"Yes." The Feng family middle-aged man responded.
Half a day later.
The Feng family middle-aged man encountered Xu Mingxian's group of three.
He immediately recognized them as Xu family members. Rage suddenly surged in his heart.
The Feng family's current state was all because of the Xu family. His own life and death now controlled by demonic cultivators was also because of the Xu family.
The source of all evil was the Xu family!
His heart filled with hatred, but on the surface, he pretended to look miserable, "Three Fellow Daoists, it's wonderful to encounter you. I've discovered Foundation Establishment Pill main ingredients.
In the hands of a group of demonic cultivators.
Are you interested?"
Xu Mingxian sneered inwardly, asking, "Naturally interested, but demonic cultivators aren't easy to deal with."
"Rest assured, there are only three of them. You three plus me, our chances of victory are great."
The Feng family middle-aged man said, "After killing the demonic cultivators, I'll just take one identity token. Everything else goes to you three. How about it?"
"Fellow Daoist is truly generous. We'll go take a look. Please lead the way."
"Naturally."
Arriving at the location.
The Feng family middle-aged man suddenly launched a sneak attack, targeting Xu Deyue but a layer of white light lit up on her body, deflecting the attack.
"Fellow Daoist, what are you doing?" Xu Mingxian said angrily.
"What am I doing? Naturally sending you Xu family members on your way. Everyone, please show yourselves!"
Swish swish swish~
Three figures suddenly burst forth, forming a triangular formation surrounding Xu Mingxian's group of three.
In their eyes, Xu Mingxian was also merely Qi Refining perfection.
"Surnamed Feng, well done. You're indeed a useful dog. I'll temporarily spare your life," the blood-robed man said with joy.
"Thank you, Lord." The Feng family middle-aged man smiled and cupped his fists.
"Cousin, this fairy is cold as ice. Dual cultivating with her would surely be wonderful. Will you let me have her?"
"After we capture them, younger cousin, enjoy her as you please."
"Cousin is magnanimous."
Xu Mingxian remained calm and unhurried. From his sleeve robe, he withdrew the four-colored jade disc, saying coolly, "So it's the Feng family. My Xu family doesn't seek trouble with you, yet you automatically come forward.
However, this also counts as sending my Xu family a great gift."
The four-colored jade disc ascended.
Suddenly, four-colored light blazed brilliantly, forming a four-colored light barrier that enveloped everyone within.
"Second-tier array disc?!" The blood-robed man's expression changed drastically but the array formation barrier instantly closed. They could no longer escape.
"Seems like a tough opponent, but killing you, we can naturally exit this array!"
The corner of Xu Mingxian's lips rose. Grasping Zhou Zongyun and Xu Deyue, his figure rapidly retreated.
"Want to flee!"
The blood-robed man raised his hand, condensing a blood-colored giant claw. Just as it was about to grasp Xu Mingxian's group of three.
The barrier flashed with azure light. An Azure Dragon phantom charged forth, immediately shattering the blood-colored giant claw.
The next moment, the three struck the array barrier and directly retreated outside the array.
Xu Mingxian coldly watched the blood-robed man, "Those who cultivate Blood Demon Dao techniques all deserve death!"
As his words fell, the Four Symbols phantoms all appeared. Under his spiritual power enhancement, each phantom possessed Foundation Establishment might.
In just over a dozen moves, the three demonic cultivators were all severely wounded.
"This is impossible. Even if this is a second-tier array disc, with your Qi Refining strength, you fundamentally cannot unleash its full might. Unless you're..."
Xu Mingxian naturally was too lazy to answer, fully controlling the Four Symbols phantoms to annihilate them.
The other two demonic cultivators only lasted seven or eight breaths before dying, while the blood-robed man had a superior-grade defensive magical artifact for protection, persisting for several dozen breaths.
Finally, the defensive barrier exploded, his body pierced through and killed.
The Feng family middle-aged man looked at this scene in disbelief, gazing at Xu Mingxian's face, his eyes filled with fear.
"You're not Qi Refining, you're Foundation Establishment!"
"Your Xu family already has three Foundation Establishment cultivators. Why does Heaven favor your Xu family so!"
"I'm unwilling, I'm unwilling!"
Xu Mingxian chuckled, "Who told you my Xu family only has three or four Foundation Establishment cultivators?"
The Feng family middle-aged man's eyes widened upon hearing this. The next moment, his head was directly crushed by Vermillion Bird claws.
Four people dead.
Xu Mingxian collected their souls and essence blood, then took their identity tokens, storage bags, and magical artifacts, then destroyed the corpses and eliminated traces.
Zhou Zongyun watched this process, executed in one smooth flow.
He thought inwardly, worthy of my Zhou family learning from!
"There really are Foundation Establishment Pill materials."
Xu Mingxian inspected their storage bags, discovering a Heavenly Spirit Fruit in the blood-robed man's storage bag, plus various other spirit herbs, cultivation methods, materials, and pills.
"Let's go!"
The three returned to their original location, then again expanded southward.
Upon encountering Foundation Establishment middle or late-stage demon beast territories, they immediately withdrew and explored horizontally.
Xu Mingqing was bold and skilled. Relying on his ability to merge with the surrounding environment, he stole seven or eight rare spirit herbs from Foundation Establishment middle and late-stage demon beast territories.
Among them was the Heavenly Fragrance Flower that Xu Chuan needed.
This triggered no small commotion.
He simply diverted the disaster eastward then profited from the chaos. However, thus, the west side couldn't continue anymore.
Xu Mingxuan instead rendezvoused with Xu Mingxian.
The Misty Forest was very large. With divine consciousness interference, their half-month exploration didn't even cover one percent. However, the harvest was considerable.
Xu Mingshu's side was similarly bold and skilled, venturing into Foundation Establishment middle-stage demon beast territory and discovering three Purple Monkey Flowers.
Besides that Foundation Establishment demon beast, there were also two Foundation Establishment initial-stage demon beasts.
She immediately went to find Xu Mingxuan and the others.
Their three great Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus Xu Ying and Xu Bai, two Foundation Establishment demon beasts, lured them out of their lair, then had Xu Mingqing enter to harvest the Purple Monkey Flowers then they fled far away.
There was no choice. That Foundation Establishment middle-stage demon beast had reached sixth layer of Foundation Establishment.
They could only employ luring the tiger from the mountain, kite-flying tactics.
Foundation Establishment demon beast materials were dispensable. Foundation Establishment Pill materials had the greatest use for the Xu family.
As long as they could bring out several sets of Foundation Establishment Pill materials from the secret realm.
The Xu family's Foundation Establishment cultivators would definitely surge in the coming years.
Xu Chuan could even use this to research similar formulas, making the Xu family no longer dependent on Foundation Establishment Pills.
Even if the new formula's efficacy was inferior to Foundation Establishment Pills, if one pill wasn't enough, taking several similar superior-grade pills could achieve the same effect.
Over the next half month, they repeated this method.
In Foundation Establishment middle and late-stage demon beast territories, they found several more Jade Marrow Mushrooms and Heavenly Spirit Fruits.
Complete Foundation Establishment Pill main ingredients already numbered as many as eight sets.
Following Xu Mingxuan and the others these days, Zhou Zongyun truly fucking felt amazing.
He even had the thought of suggesting to his family ancestor upon return to submit to the Xu family and follow them but then he thought of Ye Xuehua.
"If Xuehua's harvest this time can rank in the top ten, perhaps in a few years, when our ancestor advances to Foundation Establishment middle stage, my Zhou family can also become a third-rank family."
Several days later, the Xu family members began heading out of the Misty Forest.