Chapter 342 : Mo the Ancient One (Person Name)

Thus, even after ascending to the status of a Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, they suffered devastating losses during nearly every Beast Tide. The past 3 100 years of Beast Tides had essentially been a blood-soaked chronicle of the Chen Family in Qi Kingdom.

This left the Chen Clan of Qi Kingdom (Location) stretched thin and constantly on the defensive. To this day, they had failed to secure even a single third-order earth vein, placing them at the very bottom among the Violet Mansion immortal families.

Until recently, the Purple Mansion Ancestor of the Chen Immortal Clan was nearing the end of his lifespan, yet regrettably, the clan had still failed to nurture a second Purple Mansion Ancestor.

And just a short while ago, the Sun-Returning Fruit cultivated by the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) for over 8 100 years finally ripened.

The Sun-Returning Fruit is a fourth-tier spiritual herb. When used as the primary ingredient, it can refine the Yang-Returning Calamity-Dispelling Pill (Spiritual Object)—a healing elixir for the Golden Core Realm, possessing immense value and rarity.

Moreover, the Sun-Returning Fruit is 1 of the primary ingredients for the Longevity Elixir. When refined together with the Solar-Lunar Herb, it produces a pill that can extend a cultivator's lifespan by 2 jiazi—equivalent to 1 100 and 20 years. Rumor has it that a Solar-Lunar Herb currently grows within the Heavenly Ruins Lake.

It could be said this treasure was exceptionally rare—so much so that even a Golden Core Patriarch would feel a flicker of desire.

Mo the Ancient 1 was known for his righteous character and held an impeccable reputation throughout the Qi Kingdom. He disdained exploiting others' misfortunes, yet there were those who sought to obtain the Sun-Returning Fruit, intending to present it as a longevity gift for his birthday celebration.

The newly-established Zhang Clan of the Purple Mansion in Mingzhou had already begun moving against the Chen Clan of the Qi Kingdom. They were merely biding their time until the Chen Clan's ancestral elder passed away, poised to completely devour the Chens' spirit mountains and territories.

That Zhang woman had it all figured out. After replacing the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), they planned to present the Sun-Retrieving Fruit to Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name), hoping to gain his support for their occupation of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization)'s third-grade spirit mountain.

After listening, Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly before he said, "I too have heard of that Ink Real Person."

This man was the foremost sword cultivator of the Qi Kingdom (Location). Though his cultivation was merely at the Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm), he had once single-handedly slain a Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) demon king during the last great beast uprising.

"They say Master Mo despises evil and upholds justice with impartiality. Why not simply present the Sun-Returning Fruit to him and seek his protection?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuhuan revealed a bitter expression.

He swallowed hard, then spoke up, "That Elder Mo has been in seclusion all year round. It's nearly impossible for us to catch a glimpse of him under normal circumstances."

"Moreover, the disciples of Ancient 1 Mo's lineage hold deep prejudice against us, making it impossible for us to secure any connections through proper channels."

Hearing this, Eldrin and the old clan leader exchanged a glance.

Not to mention that the Qi Kingdom was, after all, the ancestral land of the Chen Family. Even if it were only out of respect for their ancestor Thalion, they had to intervene in this matter.

After all, the karmic ties with Mo the Ancient 1 were originally forged by their ancestor Thalion.

Back then, the ancestral land of the Qi Kingdom had offended the lineage of Mo the Ancient 1 precisely for standing up for Thalion. For hundreds of years, the ancestral land had shouldered this enmity on their behalf.

At this thought, Eldrin (Person Name) declared, "No matter what, the ancestral land bore the karma on our behalf. Now that we have risen to prominence, we cannot simply abandon you."

"I shall make a trip to Qi Kingdom, and while I'm at it, I might as well meet with Mo the Ancient 1."

Eldrin said as he placed the chess piece in his hand on the board.

The old clan leader pondered for a moment before finally saying, "That Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) managed to single-handedly slay a Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) demon king. I fear his strength may rival that of a Golden Core, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator."

"Nothing to worry about."

Eldrin said calmly, "Even during the Battle of Earth Lion Ridge, he was already capable of holding his own against a Golden Core, Late Stage cultivator."

His cultivation had advanced significantly, with all 5 of his Natal Magic Treasures ascending to mid fourth-grade. His current strength far surpassed what it had been in the past—now, even an ordinary Golden Core, Late Stage cultivator might not be his match.

Moreover, his purpose in coming was merely to meet Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name). Unless absolutely necessary, he had no intention of breaking ties with Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name).

Hearing that Eldrin (Person Name) would personally go, the 2 siblings’ faces lit up with excitement.

Chen Xuhuan was overjoyed. The Ancient 1 Mo no longer held any grudge against the Chen Clan. Now that a Golden Core cultivator was intervening, the Chen Clan would surely overcome this calamity.

Eldrin rose to his feet, cast a glance at Kael, and declared, "Kael, you shall accompany me on this journey as well."

"Hmm." Kael gave a slight nod.

Eldrin journeyed to Spirit Isle Lake, retrieved the Green Sun Treasure Ark from Lyra, and returned to Verdant Chariot Mountain.

Returning to Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), Chen Ethan (Person Name) immediately sought him out and exclaimed excitedly, "Uncle Eldrin (Person Name), I heard you're returning to the ancestral lands?"

"It's been ages since I last fought. Take me with you."

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) rapped him lightly on the head and said, "You may come along, but do not recklessly harm others."

"Got it."

Chen Ethan (Person Name) chuckled and eagerly boarded the Azure Sun Treasure Ark (Magic Treasure).

Eldrin shook his head with a wry smile, only then noticing that Chen Ethan had cultivated to the 6th layer of the Violet Mansion.

In recent years, the 3 earliest Purple Palace breakthroughs among the family—Kael, Lior, and Lila—had all advanced to Purple Palace, Late Stage. Among them, Lila had even reached the 8th layer of Purple Palace.

If nothing unexpected happens, the 3 of them will likely touch the threshold of the Golden Core realm 1 after another within 30 to 50 years.

Though Chen Ethan (Person Name) was younger and cultivated at a slightly slower pace than Lila (Person Name), he had already touched the threshold of Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm). Such progress could already be considered extraordinary.

At this thought, Eldrin added, "Upon my return, I shall refine a cauldron of Violet Mist Cloud-Veined Pills. You must break through to Purple Palace, Late Stage within 5 years—do not neglect your cultivation."

"Understood."

Eldrin nodded without another word, joining Kael and the siblings Xuhuan and Xuling.

The Qi Kingdom (Location) was situated in the northeastern frontier of the Chu Kingdom (Location), separated by the vast expanse of the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location) and lying over 3 million miles away.

Eldrin steered the Azure Sun Treasure Ship, covering 2 100 1000 li in a single day. In just over a dozen days, he traversed the Cerulean Peaks Range and entered the territory of the Qi Kingdom.

Mingzhou's geographical location happened to be not far from the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location). After flying for another day or 2, they arrived at the Chen Clan's territory in Mingzhou.

Following the directions given by the 2 siblings, Eldrin flew straight toward the ancestral lands of the Chen Immortal Clan.

Ming Province, Xuanmo Mountain.

The Dark Ink Mountains served as the ancestral homeland of the Chen Clan, a prominent Violet Mansion Immortal Family in Ming Province.

As the oldest Purple Mansion immortal clan in Mingzhou, the Chen Family's existence spanned nearly the weight of a heavy historical tome.

8 100 years ago, the founding ancestor of the Chen Clan, having lost hope of breaking through to Foundation Establishment, exhausted the family's wealth to acquire the low-grade first-tier spiritual mountain—Mysterious Ink Mountain—and established the Qi Refining immortal clan, the Chens.

For the next 3 100 years, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) remained a struggling Qi Refining clan, barely clinging to survival while navigating the narrow gaps between greater powers.

Until 5 100 years ago, the Chen Immortal Clan enjoyed a surge of destiny, producing 2 Foundation Establishment Elders simultaneously.

These 2 were none other than the First Ancestor Chen Xuanming and the Second Ancestor Thalion (Person Name). Between them, Chen Xuanming was relatively ordinary, having exhausted the family's resources to purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object) to establish his foundation.

Thalion was exceptionally gifted, having actually built his foundation on his own. Moreover, after establishing his foundation, his cultivation progressed with astonishing speed, making him 1 of the most outstanding talents among all foundation-building cultivators in Mingzhou. By all reasoning, the Chen Clan could have potentially become a Violet Mansion Immortal Clan back then.

Alas, due to a twist of fate, they were defeated by Mo the Ancient 1, and subsequently forced to flee from Chu Kingdom. From that moment on, the Chen family never recovered their former glory.

It was not until 2 100 years ago that the seventh-generation patriarch of the Chen clan exhausted the family's accumulated resources to advance to the Violet Mansion realm, finally propelling them to prominence and establishing them as a Violet Mansion Immortal Clan.

Over these 8 100 years of meticulous management, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) had forged the Mysterious Ink Mountain into an impenetrable fortress, where even a Purple Mansion Patriarch would likely meet their demise.

Yet today was vastly different from the usual. At the foot of the Xuanmo Mountain, shadowy figures gathered, as countless people seemed to be waiting for something.

Many understood that the Chen Clan now stood at the twilight of its existence, like the sun setting beyond the horizon, poised to fall from its status as a Purple Mansion Immortal Clan at any moment. Countless eyes watched, waiting to claim their share of the spoils.

Moreover, the newly-risen Zhang Clan of the Violet Mansion had already besieged the Dark Ink Mountain for 2 years, waiting only for Patriarch Chen to draw his last breath so they could take his place.

High above in the firmament, a black-robed man of imposing stature stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing serenely at the majestic spirit mountain beneath his feet.

"Old fool, you've been clinging to life for 10 years now."

"If you still refuse to perish, do not blame this venerable 1 for personally sending you on your final journey!"

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