Chapter 550 Chen Nation Immortal Clan
The elder’s expression was 1 of intense excitement as he gazed at the figure before him, his face alight with fervent joy. “In recent days, I’ve heard rumors that the Ji Zhou Chen Clan is preparing to hold a Discourse Assembly.”
"Dao Lecture Assembly?"
The young man furrowed his brow and asked hesitantly, "The Chen Clan? Which Chen Clan?"
"Within Jizhou, what other Chen Clan dares to bear the name of Jizhou itself?"
The elder stroked his long beard and said with a smile, "You've just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and haven't left Tianyuan County in all these years. Today, I shall explain to you the power structure of the Chen Kingdom."
"Please speak, Ancestral Elder..."
The young man's spirits soared, and he instinctively inclined his head to listen more intently.
The old cultivator smiled faintly and said, "Our Chen Nation's cultivation world has maintained independence for over a 100 years. The Tianxu Prefecture where we reside has been developed for nearly 3 100 years, making it arguably the most prosperous cultivation realm."
Throughout the entire Chen Kingdom, there were over a 100 Foundation Establishment immortal clans, while dozens of Violet Mansion immortal clans dominated each commandery. Beyond these, 5 supreme Golden Core powers reigned as overlords.
"The 5 great immortal clans are the Meng Clan, the Wei Clan, the Xu Clan, the Liuchuan Sect, and the Sikong Clan."
The old cultivator spoke after taking a sip of tea, "The Meng Clan dominates the Tianxiong Mountain, with 3 Golden Core (Cultivation Realm) experts in their ranks. Their clan leader, Meng Xingwan, is a formidable master at Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm)."
The Wei Immortal Clan (Organization) occupied Mount Qinglu. Though slightly less formidable in strength, they still possessed 2 Golden Core Elders.
"The Sikong Clan has gained the upper hand, as it is said they have also cultivated their third Golden Core cultivator not long ago."
The Flowing Stream Sect occupied the Heavenly Boat Mountain Range. Though they possessed only 2 Golden Core cultivators, their sect leader had lived for over 8 100 years and possessed strength at the Golden Core, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm). Unfortunately, his lifespan was nearing its end, and once he fell, the Flowing Stream Sect would inevitably suffer a severe decline in power.
The old cultivator sighed and continued, "The Xu Clan has been established for 1 1000 years, and as early as several 100 years ago, they had already become a Golden Core(Power Realm) immortal family."
The current Xu Clan boasted 6 Golden Core cultivators, with their patriarch Xavier being a mighty Golden Core (8th-layer) expert. His power placed the clan among the very elite Golden Core immortal families across the entire Ji Province.
The young cultivator listened quietly, a look of profound yearning dawning upon his face.
His eyes gleamed with a hint of yearning as he murmured, "1 day, when that immortal lineage has endured for millennia, its majesty sweeping across millions of miles of mountains and rivers—what unparalleled grandeur that would be."
"The Golden Core Immortal Clan is truly awe-inspiring."
The old cultivator chuckled, then shook his head while stroking his beard. "But did you know, in the eyes of Chen Kingdom's true powerhouses, they are merely a few minor clans at best."
The young man’s face paled with astonishment. He quickly grasped the old cultivator’s hand and asked, “Could it be that there is an even more powerful immortal clan in Chen Kingdom?”
"Naturally!"
Seeing the young man’s look of astonishment, the old cultivator stroked his long beard with satisfaction. “Now that you’ve established your Foundation, it’s time you learned that there are always greater heights beyond what you know, and realms beyond realms.”
"The true master of our Chen Nation's cultivation world is not these 5 great immortal families, but rather the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization)."
"Chen Clan..." The youth's brow twitched slightly, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.
The old cultivator nodded, trembling as he poured a cup of tea. "That Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) not only rules over the Chen Kingdom, but also dominates the entire cultivation world of The Vast Sea (Location)."
Its influence spans 2 great continents, its prestige extending across tens of millions of miles of mountains and rivers. Under its command are dozens of Golden Core immortal clans. The Tianyuan County where you and I reside is but the tip of the iceberg within its vast territory.
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Even the Xu Clan, the foremost Golden Core Immortal Clan of the Chen Kingdom, served as a vassal to the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization).
The youth was hearing such shocking words for the first time, his face instantly awash with astonishment.
He hesitated for a long while, swallowing hard before finally speaking. "With dozens of Golden Core immortal families under their command and dominion over an entire vast continent—what manner of existence is this Chen Clan?"
The old cultivator’s expression turned grave. After a long pause, he finally spoke, “The Chen Clan is a legendary immortal family renowned across the realm. It is said their organization, the Chen Immortal Clan, boasts over a 100 1000 cultivators.”
Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion cultivators were countless in number, with even Golden Core cultivators numbering over 2 dozen.
But none of these were the key. What truly enabled the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) to stand unshaken was the presence of the Nascent Soul True Lord.
Nascent Soul True Monarch?
Though he had anticipated it, the youth’s heart still trembled violently.
Though the youth had already established his foundation, he was barely 20-some years old—merely a fledgling cultivator.
His first encounter with news of a Nascent Soul True Lord left him utterly astounded. This was a realm recorded only in ancient scriptures—he never imagined he would actually hear of its existence.
The old cultivator also gazed with utmost reverence, watching the young cultivator as he said, "Indeed, the Chen Clan boasts a full 3 True Lords."
3 Venerables!
The young man’s heart trembled once more, feeling as though his goal had grown clearer than ever.
Observing his expression, the old cultivator chuckled and once again spoke astonishing words, "Did you know, 5 100 years ago, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) was just like our Lu Clan—merely a Foundation Establishment clan?"
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The young man felt his scalp tingle with disbelief. He had assumed the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) must be ancient beyond measure, perhaps having been passed down for thousands of years. Never had he imagined it was actually a newly ascended immortal clan that had risen step by step.
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The old cultivator shook his head, then spoke with solemn gravity, "The reason I summoned you back this time is because of a matter of great importance."
"Oh?"
The young cultivator’s heart stirred slightly, and he asked, “Is it the sermon gathering you just mentioned?”
"Exactly so." The old cultivator nodded, his expression grave. "I received word not long ago that the clan lord of the Chen Immortal Clan, Lord Guixu, is to deliver a discourse on the Dao at Verdant Chariot Mountain.
"When the time comes, all cultivators above the Foundation Establishment realm may enter and observe the proceedings."
The old cultivator paused briefly at this point. "The importance of a True Lord's sermon is beyond measure. Such an opportunity would likely draw every high-level cultivator across the entire Ji Province to come seeking enlightenment."
"Wenyuan, you are the most gifted individual our Lu family has produced in hundreds of years. You must cherish this opportunity—it may very well be your greatest chance to rise."
Lu Wenyuan’s expression was 1 of shock. After a long while, he nodded and said, “Ancestor, rest assured. I will naturally seize such an opportunity.”
Seeing that he was taking it seriously, the old cultivator began recounting tales of bygone days. "The farthest this old man has ever traveled in his lifetime was merely to the cultivation world of the Chu Kingdom."
"It is said that the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) rose to prominence in the Chu Kingdom (Location). Our Lu Clan’s distant ancestor was once a Qi Refining rogue cultivator who followed the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) here hundreds of years ago. Back then, our founding elder even laid eyes upon the Chen Clan’s patriarch with his own eyes."
"Now, after hundreds of years have passed, we juniors can still behold the true visage of True Monarch Hugo (Person Name). I'm afraid this would make our Lu ancestors green with envy."