Chapter 342 Mo the Ancient 1

Thus, even after ascending to the status of a Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, they suffered devastating losses with nearly every beast tide. Over the past 3 100 years, the history of Qi Kingdom's Chen Clan has been written in blood and tears through these relentless beast tides.

This left the Chen Clan of Qi Kingdom (Location) struggling to cope, and to this day they had failed to secure even a single third-order earth vein. Their strength remained at the very bottom among the Violet Manor immortal families.

Until recently, the Violet Mansion Ancestor of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) was nearing the end of his lifespan, yet unfortunately, they had still failed to nurture a second Violet 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 serves as a primary ingredient 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 sexagenary cycles. In fact, there currently grows a Solar-Lunar Herb within the Heavenly Ruins Lake.

It can be said that this treasure was exceptionally rare, enough to stir even a Golden Core Elder's interest.

Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) was known for his righteous character and held an impeccable reputation throughout Qi Kingdom (Location). He disdained taking advantage of others' misfortunes, yet there were those who sought to obtain that Sun-Returning Fruit, intending to present it as a longevity gift for Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name).

The newly established Zhang Clan of the Purple Manor from 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-order spirit mountain.

After listening, Eldrin’s eyes flickered slightly before he remarked, “I, too, have heard of that Mo True Person.”

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

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

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuhuan revealed a bitter expression.

He swallowed hard before speaking 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 Mo the Ancient 1's lineage hold deep prejudice against us, making it impossible for us to secure any connections through official channels."

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

Not to mention that the Qi Kingdom (Location) was, after all, the ancestral land of the Chen Family. Even if only for the sake of their ancestor Thalion (Person Name), 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. In a way, the ancestral land had borne the weight of their grudge for hundreds of years on their behalf.

At this thought, Eldrin said, "No matter what, the ancestral land bore our karma for us. Now that we've 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 spoke as he set down the chess piece in his hand.

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

"Nothing to fear."

Eldrin said calmly, "Back 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 having ascended to mid fourth-grade. His current strength far surpassed what it had been in the past, and even an ordinary Golden Core, Late Stage cultivator might no longer be a match for him.

Moreover, his purpose in coming was merely to meet Mo the Ancient 1, and unless absolutely necessary, he had no intention of openly confronting Mo the Ancient 1.

Hearing that Eldrin would personally go, the siblings’ faces lit up with excitement.

Chen Xuhuan was overjoyed. The Ancient 1 Mo had long ceased pursuing grievances against the Chen Clan. Now that a Golden Core cultivator was heading there, 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 nodded.

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

Upon 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 his head lightly and said, "You may come along, but do not harm others recklessly."

"Got it."

Chen Ethan chuckled slyly, then eagerly boarded the Azure Sun Treasure Ark.

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

In recent years, the 3 earliest members of the family to break through to the Purple Palace—Kael, Lior, and Lila—had all advanced to the Purple Palace, Late Stage. Among them, Lila had even reached the 8th layer of the 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 was younger and cultivated at a slightly slower pace than Lila, he had already touched the threshold of the Purple Palace, Late Stage—a speed that could truly be called exceptional.

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

"Understood."

Eldrin nodded slightly and said nothing more, 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 Vessel, covering 2 100 1000 li in a single day. In just over a dozen days, he traversed the Cerulean Peaks Range and crossed into 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 siblings, Eldrin flew straight toward the ancestral lands of the Chen Immortal Clan.

Ming Province, Xuan Mo Mountain.

The Profound Ink Mountains served as the ancestral lands of the Chen Clan, a distinguished Violet Mansion Immortal lineage within Ming Province.

As the oldest Purple Mansion immortal clan in Mingzhou, the Chen Family's existence spanned a history nearly as vast as a weighty tome.

8 100 years ago, the founding ancestor of the Chen Clan, having lost all hope of breaking through to Foundation Establishment, exhausted his entire fortune to acquire the low-grade first-tier spiritual mountain—Xuanmo Mountain—thus establishing the Qi-Refining immortal clan, the Chens.

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

Until 5 100 years ago, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) flourished with 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 build his foundation.

Thalion (Person Name) possessed extraordinary natural talent, having actually achieved Foundation Establishment on his own. Moreover, his cultivation progressed with astonishing speed after building his foundation, ranking him among the top prodigies of Foundation Establishment cultivators throughout Mingzhou. By all reasoning, the Chen Clan had once held the potential to become a Violet Mansion Immortal Clan.

Unfortunately, due to a twist of fate, they were defeated by Mo the Ancient 1, and subsequently forced to retreat from Chu Kingdom. Since then, the Chen family has never been able to regain their former glory.

It was not until 2 100 years ago, when the seventh-generation patriarch of the Chen clan exhausted the family’s accumulated resources to advance to the Violet Mansion realm, that they emerged as a prominent force and established themselves as a Violet Mansion Immortal Clan.

Over the course of 8 100 years of meticulous cultivation, 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, and many 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 eagerly, waiting to claim their share of the spoils.

Moreover, the newly-risen Zhang Clan of the Purple 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 upright posture 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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