Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 344 - 198: The Great Conspiracy (Part 6)

Just left like that?

He didn’t think so.

Right now, the Shen Family dared not provoke Tingfeng Valley, but once they gained strength in the future, he intended to settle this with them properly.

"Are you soon reaching the Qi Cultivation Perfection Realm as well?" Shen Wenxing glanced over and suddenly spoke.

Shen Chongming nodded slightly and thought, "In the best case, half a year, at worst a year. I will certainly reach the Realm of Perfection."

He was only a step away from Qi Cultivation Perfection. Had it not been for family affairs occupying his time this past year, he would have already fully integrated True Qi and Spiritual Power, achieving the Realm of Perfection.

Now that his father had successfully broken through and returned, it provided him ample time to cultivate.

"Yes, cultivation should not be rushed," Shen Wenxing nodded. "After reaching Perfection, you should take time to settle."

"Like the Immortal Sect chiefs, who often spend several years or even decades in the Realm of Perfection?"

"This is partly to wait for a thread of the finest Innate Spiritual Qi, but more so because settling aids the chance of a breakthrough."

While immortal cultivators forming an Immortal Embryo and achieving the Fetal Breathing Realm is not as risky as body cultivators’ breakthroughs, there’s still a possibility of failure.

Therefore, if Immortal Sect disciples are not confident before a breakthrough, they often use the Fetal Breathing Pill to increase their success rate.

However, elixirs inherently have side effects.

Realms not broken through on one’s own will inevitably leave hidden dangers.

"I understand," Shen Chongming nodded in agreement, suddenly turning the conversation. "Speaking of Third Aunt, there was something I forgot to tell Grandpa."

He looked toward Shen Yuan, feeling a bit frustrated.

Indeed, even cultivators can be forgetful when overwhelmed with matters.

"What is it?"

Shen Wenxing asked curiously.

After the last battle at Hidden Dragon Mountain, Wei Qiuling returned to Yunzhong County, and she returned once during Shen Chonghong’s wedding.

Then she hastily left again.

Shen Wenxing remembered asking her if there was anything the Shen Family could assist with, but Wei Qiuling did not specify, only saying she could handle matters in Luoxia Mountain.

"A few days ago, while Clan Court disciples were investigating Tingfeng Valley spies, they heard some news in Lincang County."

"Rumor has it in Danzhou that Elder Jiang Xiuqi from Luoxia Mountain may have failed to break through to Golden Core."

"Now some sects antagonistic to Luoxia Mountain are eagerly waiting to see if this news is confirmed to seize the opportunity to raid."

"I sent someone to He County to ask Master Yu, but Master Yu said nothing was wrong and not to worry."

Upon hearing this, both Shen Yuan and Shen Wenxing frowned slightly.

Jiang Xiuqi’s previous realm was the Fetal Breathing Perfection Realm.

Later, he obtained three Seasonal Jade Carvings from the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Celestial Rotation True Seal, intending to comprehend the Golden Core Dao through the True Technique on the carvings.

Now, it’s been at least four or five years since he secluded himself; it’s time for some results.

While Tingfeng Valley spread rumors, Luoxia Mountain denied them...

And with Wei Qiuling’s unusual behavior, it was difficult for the three to discern the truth of the news.

"What do you think, Father?" Shen Wenxing asked Shen Yuan.

He felt this matter might not be simple.

"It’s not that complicated," Shen Yuan pondered and then smiled lightly, "I think it’s likely a conspiracy."

"A conspiracy?" Shen Chongming was puzzled. "Do you mean Elder Jiang didn’t fail his breakthrough, Grandpa?"

"How could those Immortal Sects dare to scheme against Luoxia Mountain with a Golden Core Realm guardian?"

Shen Yuan chuckled and looked at him, "I didn’t say Elder Jiang failed, but I didn’t say he succeeded either."

Shen Chongming looked at his father in confusion.

Shen Wenxing slightly shook his head, signaling him not to interrupt.

Shen Yuan sighed softly, "If I’m not mistaken, news of Elder Jiang’s seclusion and breakthrough has leaked."

"Moreover, perhaps the most critical moment of his breakthrough is known to others."

"Whether from various Immortal Sects in Qishan or outside, aside from forces allied with Luoxia Mountain, no one wants another Golden Core Realm cultivator in Danzhou."

Shen Yuan’s expression turned solemn as he continued: 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"The Cultivation Realm is survival of the fittest."

"If Luoxia Mountain produces a Golden Core Realm, they won’t be satisfied with their current resources and territories."

"Resources are fixed; to have more, they have to snatch from other Immortal Sect families."

Shen Chongming suddenly understood.

"Grandpa, do you mean those Immortal Sects intend to strike at Luoxia Mountain at Elder Jiang’s crucial breakthrough moment?"

"To obstruct Elder Jiang’s breakthrough?"

"Such an action is indeed vicious."

In the Cultivation Realm, there’s an unspoken rule that ruining someone’s opportunity is tantamount to a deadly feud.

These Immortal Sects plan to besiege Luoxia Mountain during Jiang Xiuqi’s critical breakthrough, disrupting it and leading to his demise.

Such a scheme is extraordinarily ruthless.

They don’t even need to actually breach Luoxia Mountain; just applying pressure, making it seem like they intend to destroy the sect is enough.

Once feeling this threat, Luoxia Mountain might inform Jiang Xiuqi, who is in seclusion, about the situation.

Even during his Condensing Pill comprehension of the Dao, Jiang Xiuqi might be aware of everything happening at Luoxia Mountain.

If his state of mind wavers even slightly, it could cause a breakthrough failure.

"Father, do you think Tingfeng Valley is behind this?" Shen Wenxing frowned.

It was Tingfeng Valley that spread the news.

After Hundred Beasts Mountain was eradicated, only Luoxia Mountain and the Vajra Sect could rival Tingfeng Valley in Qishan.

Now that Luoxia Mountain and the Vajra Sect are close allies, it seems possible.

"Hard to say," Shen Yuan shook his head.

He wasn’t very familiar with the grudges between Luoxia Mountain and various Danzhou forces, but he had a feeling there was a larger conspiracy hidden behind this.

As the grandfather and grandsons pondered in silence, Shen Wen’an approached.

He had been guiding Shen Chongxuan’s Sword Skill and overheard the trio’s discussion.

"Father, I’ll go to Danzhou," he said.

Luoxia Mountain had great kindness towards the Shen Family, and Wei Qiuling was his partner. The Shen Family couldn’t ignore this no matter what.

Shen Wenxing also felt they should help and looked toward his father, Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan was about to speak when he suddenly felt a slight tremor in the White Jade Turtle Shell in his Sea of Consciousness.

He frowned slightly and quietly immersed his Divine Sense into the Sea of Consciousness.

The White Jade Turtle Shell emitted a blood-red mist, as if foreshadowing something ominous.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yuan’s heart sank, and he immediately utilized the Path of Great Derivation to drive the Turtle Shell, attempting to deduce the cause of this anomaly.

The Turtle Shell gradually emitted a moon-white glimmer, dispelling the blood-red mist.

...

Meanwhile.

In a mountain cave in Danzhou.

A figure clad in a black robe, seated in meditation, slowly lifted his head.

"Using the Power of Great Derivation to spy on me?"

"Truly overestimating oneself..."

As the hoarse voice echoed, the black-robed figure slowly raised a hand, as white as mutton fat jade.

The space before him resembled a mirror of water, into which the entire hand reached, sending ripples spreading outward.