Chapter 290 Family Meeting

The reason he had come this far was not only due to Eldrin's monumental contributions in several great battles alongside the old clan leader, but also owed much to Lyra's care and those few strands of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root.

Without relying on external aids, Kael (Person Name), Lila (Person Name), Ethan (Person Name), and Silas (Person Name) successfully broke through to the Violet Mansion realm, saving the family at least 7 or 8 5 Elements Treasure Crystals. This became 1 of the pivotal reasons the family could nurture 9 Violet Mansion cultivators.

The reason the 4 of them were able to break through to the Purple Mansion realm without relying on external aids was also inextricably linked to the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) spirit peach tree.

Had the family lacked spirit peaches for exchange, had there been no Enlightenment Tea to aid in comprehending techniques and supernatural abilities, and without the internal subsidized pricing for various resources, the other few cultivators of the family would likely still be lingering at Foundation Establishment, Late Stage.

Even if they were given key cultivation resources, they would likely have only barely attempted to forge their Purple Mansion once. How could they dare risk self-established Foundation Building with such limited lifespan?

Nevertheless, the fact that the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) had reached this point—becoming A Clan with 9 Purple Palace Masters (Organization)—was an unparalleled achievement throughout the entire Chu Kingdom (Location).

Within the borders of Chu Kingdom, any discerning observer could see that as long as the Chen family avoided major calamities, they would likely produce a Golden Core Elder in the future, establishing themselves as a newly ascended Golden Core Immortal Clan.

"Yes." Chen Qingwan nodded, her voice tinged with emotion. "During the beast tide chaos 1 100 years ago, we were merely a Foundation Establishment clan."

"To think that in just 1 100 years, we now have 9 Violet Mansion cultivators and over 80 Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Lior was also filled with a myriad of emotions, unable to resist saying, "Back then, there were only 8 of us at the Foundation Establishment stage. Facing even a detached division under the command of the Celestial Python Demon King, we had to gather behind the 2 major Purple Manor immortal clans of Border Province standing at the forefront."

"Now that 1 100 years have passed, our Chen Family has risen from the turmoil of war. With the Clan Leader and Eldrin (Person Name) watching over us, we are vastly different from how we were a century ago."

"The reason our clan can boast 9 Eldrin cultivators is entirely due to your remarkable efforts." The Old Patriarch's eyes crinkled with warmth as his gaze swept across the assembly. "Among these 9 Eldrin experts of our bloodline, 5 have achieved their breakthroughs into the Eldrin Realm without relying on any external aids."

"In our Chen Family, both the Nian and Xian generations, when viewed across the entire Chu Kingdom, which 1 is not a first-rate, exceptional talent, the envy of all?"

Hearing this, everyone turned their gaze toward Eldrin.

Since Eldrin (Person Name) achieved Foundation Establishment on his own and broke through to the Violet Mansion without external aid, he has set a shining example for his clan.

Kael had managed to break through to Foundation Establishment on his own—1 could argue it was because he couldn't obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill. But from the very beginning, Ethan had already regarded Eldrin as his role model.

At that time, Eldrin had already reached the Purple Mansion realm. Ethan, who idolized him, possessed extraordinary courage. Emulating his clan uncle's audacity, he daringly attempted Foundation Establishment at the mere age of 20-4.

From that day forth, an air of self-assurance quietly took root within the family, establishing itself as an intangible yet palpable force.

Moreover, with the option to break through without relying on external aids, coupled with the family’s cultivation resources and generous rewards, many within the clan had grown bold enough to take the risk in recent years.

Each of the following individuals—Ethan (Person Name), Kael (Person Name), Silas (Person Name), and Lila (Person Name)—broke through to the Violet Mansion realm in their own distinct ways, each bearing the unique imprint of their personal essence.

Lila (Person Name) broke through to the Violet Mansion realm in a single attempt, drawing upon her foundation of self-established Base Building and the profound reserves of her Ice Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

With immense perseverance and unwavering resolve, Kael refined the power of the Fire Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root), tempering both his mind and will. In a single arduous attempt, he forcibly subdued the torments of the flesh to achieve his breakthrough. Meanwhile, Ethan (Person Name), bold and decisive in his actions, had also mastered the Celestial Departure Twin Swords. After 2 consecutive attempts to breach his limits, he too overcame the physical suffering and broke through to the Zi Mansion realm.

Although her breakthrough came slightly later than others, through these 3 attempts she had further solidified her resolve and tempered her character. It was entirely possible she would achieve remarkable feats in the future.

"What are you looking at me for?"

Eldrin shook his head with a faint smile and said, "Although our Chen Family's strength has grown significantly, you must still exercise utmost caution during this beast tide."

"You all have a promising future ahead. When the beast tide arrives, do not merely go through the motions without genuine effort, yet neither should you act recklessly."

"Remember, when the battle commences, you must stay close to me and the clan leader, or fight alongside the people of Celestial Ruins Mountain's Elder Jiang. Do not recklessly play the hero."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Though the family’s current strength had already surpassed more than half of what the Celestial Python Lake (Location) once possessed, a beast tide uprising was no trivial matter—even a Purple Mansion (Cultivation Realm) expert could face the peril of falling.

To ensure their own safety, the only viable path for the clan's cultivators was to unite as 1 cohesive force.

Of course, the safety of Zifu-stage cultivators was actually quite assured. Whether in the great war between humans and demons or in battles against demonic cultivators, most casualties occurred during routs.

As long as the battle does not turn into a complete rout, the probability of a Purple Mansion cultivator falling remains relatively low.

When numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators from the same clan join forces and support 1 another, their safety is elevated by several times compared to those immortal clans with only 1 or 2 Foundation Establishment cultivators.

After a pleasant chat with everyone for a short while, Eldrin’s expression turned serious as he spoke.

Unlike a century ago, this time we no longer have the Azure Sun Sect to share the burden, yet we must simultaneously face the demon tribes of Celestial Python Lake (Location) and the Earthlion Ridge.

"Moreover, they might have the covert support of the Jade Wave Lake behind them. It can be said that this battle could prove extremely challenging."

"Our Chen Family's strength has now greatly increased, and we have become 1 of the main pillars of the Tianxu Alliance. It is our duty to contribute to the cultivation world of the Chu Kingdom."

With a grave expression, he looked around at the assembly and declared, "Therefore, in this battle, we must exert our utmost effort and fight with everything we have."

"This battle is fought, first, for the hundreds of millions of cultivators and mortals within the Chu Kingdom's cultivation world; second, to protect the industries of our Chen Family; and third, it concerns whether we can accumulate sufficient foundation to advance into a Golden Core immortal clan."

Everyone nodded gravely upon hearing this. Without the protection of the immortal race, should the territory of the Chu Kingdom fall, Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion cultivators might still have a chance to survive. However, Qi Refining cultivators and mortals would find it nearly impossible to flee across national borders.

The Chen Clan's enterprises had long spread throughout the Chu Kingdom. Now, even the 3 border provinces of Qingyang were threaded with the clan's spirit veins and earth pulse channels.

If the Chu Kingdom were to fall to the beasts, they would lose the support of these industries. Without such resources, their future cultivation would be jeopardized—how could they possibly advance any further?

Moreover, while the Beast Rampage is called a calamity, it is also an opportunity. The Chen Clan’s rise to prominence today traces its origins to the Beast Rampage 1 100 years ago, which marked the beginning of their ascent.

Such a massive-scale battle was not something 1 could easily encounter, after all, the forces of the Chu Kingdom and the surrounding Golden Core demon kings were limited—they could not afford to clash in life-and-death struggles at every moment.

Moreover, no 1 could guarantee victory in every major battle. Should they ever suffer defeat, they would likely end up like Percival (Person Name)'s Pan Clan—a century's worth of accumulated foundation obliterated in a single day, with themselves facing the peril of annihilation.

If not for the fortunate opportunity later to fight alongside Lyra (Person Name) and achieve victories at both Celestial Python Lake (Location) and the Azure Sun Sect, the Pan family would likely still be tightening their belts today.

The Chen Clan was extremely fortunate to encounter several major battles. Eldrin and the old clan chief distinguished themselves through meritorious deeds, allowing the Chen Clan's strength to accumulate like a snowball, steadily growing until it reached its current standing.