Chapter 705 Family Core Formation(EN)

Upon hearing this, Nie Linxi couldn't help stealing a glance at Chen Ethan before nodding solemnly. "This junior is willing!"

Seeing this, Eldrin handed over the Western Extreme Magnetic Peak to her and said, "Ethan, please escort her down."

After the others had departed, Eldrin glanced at Maris the Sea Steader, his expression turning grave as he said, "By killing Fang Tianji this time, I fear Fang Xuan will come seeking trouble. Should we seize this opportunity to move against him?"

"Both Fang Xuan and the Fang Clan possess considerable strength. They won’t be easy to deal with."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) shook his head and said, "He possesses some heritage passed down from the Primordial Immortal Clan. Even if we join forces, I fear we may not be able to subdue him."

"Moreover, the 1 who took action was Fang Tianji. Now that Fang Tianji has been slain, there is no way to trace this back to Fang Xuan. I'm afraid even the Primordial Spirit Dao Lords of the Eastern Wastelands won't intervene in this matter."

Eldrin (Person Name) nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Fang Xuan was vastly different from Fang Tianji; such a figure stood merely A Step Away (Time & Distance) from the Nascent Soul Realm. If they failed to capture him in 1 decisive move, both sides would inevitably suffer devastating losses.

At this thought, Eldrin said thoughtfully, "I'm just concerned that he won't be able to swallow this insult and might seize the chance to strike at us."

"Worry not. While Fang Xuan possesses considerable strength, if we set aside the foundation he gained from the Central Ancestral Domain, he is merely an ordinary Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) at his core."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) gave a faint smile before continuing, "Neither of us are easy targets, after all. I doubt he'd dare make a move lightly."

"Likewise."

Eldrin steadied his mind, then recalled the Fire Phoenix Demon Emperor's Nascent Soul. Turning to Maris the Sea Steader, he said, "That Demon Emperor's Nascent Soul could be of some use to me. Why not sell it to me, Brother Sea Steader?"

"Hahaha, there's no need for such trouble."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) smiled faintly and said, "We both took action in this battle and have offended the Fang family together. These 3 Demon Emperors shall be split equally between us."

"That demon emperor's Nascent Soul shall be yours. As for the physical body and feathers, I intend to refine them into a spiritual treasure, so those will not be given to you."

After a brief discussion, the 2 swiftly divided the 3 Demon Emperors among themselves. In return, Eldrin shared a portion of the treasures from Fang Tianji’s storage pouch with Maris the Sea Steader.

After completing the exchange, neither of them lingered any longer. They traded communication talismans before finally taking their leave.

The Trading Assembly thus came to an end. Only after the Chen Family received a substantial allocation of Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) did they return to Spirit Isle Lake (Location).

"Eldrin, you old fiend of the Abyssal Anchor!"

Meanwhile, far away in the Guyuan Mountain Range on the opposite end of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, within a towering hall, a burly man crushed a spirit talisman in his hand, his eyes blazing with terrifying killing intent.

Beside him, a woman with tear-streaked face and eyes brimming with hatred spoke, "Husband, that despicable scoundrel from the Abyss killed our dear Tianji. You must avenge our child."

"I shall tear him to pieces and imprison his soul within the Soul-Devouring Tower, tormenting it day and night—only then will this hatred in my heart be quelled."

The man remained silent, his gaze brimming with a chilling, murderous intent.

However, after a long silence, he gritted his teeth and shook his head. "That Chen Immortal Clan dominates The Vast Sea, with strength ranking among the top 10 immortal clans of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain. Moreover, they possess the pure yang spiritual treasure—Green Abyss Sword."

"Given our current strength, even if we wish to annihilate them, we would likely suffer devastating losses—not to mention Maris the Sea Steader has firmly resolved to stand with him."

"And this time, the Heavenly Secrets Sect has truly provoked public outrage. If I were to seek revenge for this, I fear it would incur the hostility of numerous immortal clans across the 3 Veins Ancient Domain."

The woman’s eyes were icy cold as she gritted her teeth and said, “Do you mean Eldrin’s death will just be in vain? Should we simply let this matter rest?”

"No, no, we're merely waiting for the opportune moment."

Fang Xuan's expression was icy as he spoke, then he sneered and said, "Although the Chen family's strength is remarkable, they are far too ostentatious. I fear they won’t survive the next Demonic Abyss Tribulation."

"As for that Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name), this old man is indeed no match for him. However, that man will inevitably attempt his Soul Formation breakthrough within a 1000 years. Provoking me at such a time is truly seeking his own demise."

At this point, Fang Xuan's gaze grew increasingly chilling as he finally spoke, "As for now, let's first collect some interest."

Not long after Eldrin (Person Name) returned to the Spirit Lake Continent, Chen Changxuan (Person Name) emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber.

Meeting the old clan leader, Eldrin couldn’t help but ask, “Your injury has yet to heal completely, Uncle. Why have you ended your seclusion after only a dozen or so years of rest?”

"My injuries are no longer of grave concern now. I simply must avoid exerting myself excessively from this point onward."

Chen Changxuan shook his head and said, "During the last great war, I suffered severe depletion of my essence blood. Not only did I sustain serious injuries, but I also lost a full 1 1000 years of lifespan."

Although his injuries had now recovered by 80 to 90 percent, the lost lifespan was difficult to restore.

Seeing Chen Changxuan’s graying hair, Eldrin sighed inwardly before speaking up, “Elder Uncle, what matter brings you to seek me out this time?”

"Right, let's get down to serious matters."

Chen Changxuan nodded, then produced a list and handed it to Eldrin (Person Name).

Chen Nianxuan, Chen Siyan, Chen Siyuan, Chen Zuqian, Chen Zuxuan, Chen Xuhuan.

Eldrin opened it and saw 6 names recorded on the list, most of whom were rising Golden Core realm talents of the Chen family.

In the blink of an eye, the Chen Family had already been an Ascended Nascent Soul Clan for over 4 100 years, and a full century had passed since the Calamity of the Demon Abyss.

Now that the calamity of the Demonic Abyss had passed, the Golden Core Elders of the Chen Clan had mostly made significant progress in their cultivation. Among them, those who had reached the ninth layer of Golden Core cultivation already numbered 8 or 9.

As Eldrin finished reviewing the list, Chen Changxuan spoke up, "These 6 are all the family's Nascent Soul candidates, each having established a Middle-Grade Golden Core foundation. I've come to discuss with you the matter of their Nascent Soul Formation spiritual resources."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this, his gaze lingering on the names of the few individuals as a faint ache stirred in his heart.

Before the cataclysm of the Demon Abyss, during the peak era of the Chen Clan, the family boasted a formidable force of 129 Golden Core experts. While most were at the early or middle stages of Golden Core cultivation, there was no shortage of exceptionally gifted individuals among them.

At that time, the Chen Clan had a full 13 cultivators with foundations at or above the Mid-level Golden Core realm. Those 13 were all the family's candidates for Nascent Soul formation, yet now only these 6 remained.

Setting aside Ethan (Person Name) who had broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, a full 5 of these 13 mid-level Golden Core cultivators had fallen in the great calamity.

Among the remaining 6 individuals, the 1 with the highest innate talent was Chen Nianxuan. As the daughter of Lior (Person Name), she was a cultivator born with a Fire Spiritual Root and had established the foundation of a superior-grade Golden Core. Her future prospects could be considered the brightest among them all.

Remembering the virtuous and honoring the ancestors, supporting 1 another to prosper the clan, ascending to immortality and achieving eternity.

Within the Chen Clan's 16-character generational hierarchy, the Xian generation now boasted only a handful of Golden Core cultivators beyond its 2 Great Elders at the Nascent Soul stage—Silas and Ethan.