I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 390 - 317: The Five Prodigies of the Zhang Clan
A flick of the finger, and a hundred years have passed.
In the Four Seas Grotto Heaven, the mist remains as always, and the Dao Principle runes still flow on the white jade stone. Only in the center of the Enlightenment Platform does the void ripple with circles of pale blue.
Chen Sheng’s figure slowly emerges like a fish breaking the surface of the water. He wears a moon white Daoist robe, his long hair tied up with a simple wooden hairpin.
Dao Principles flicker around him, sometimes condensing into a tangible long sword, other times dispersing into streams of black and white light, with an aura of annihilation in every gesture.
As soon as he appeared, he sensed a faint golden Communication Talisman floating in his Sea of Consciousness, a message sent by Chen Xihua half a month ago.
With a thought, the Communication Talisman transformed into a wisp of golden light, entering his forehead, and Chen Xihua’s steady voice resounded in his Sea of Consciousness:
"Comrade, the situation in the Huangqiu Plain has changed. The foundations of the Bai Chu Sect have dispersed, and this region now belongs to the Celestial Yang Sect. The runes of the Mountain Protection Array have all been replaced with the Celestial Yang Sect’s Fiery Sun Totem."
Chen Sheng’s Divine Sense swept outside the Grotto Heaven, following the remnants of the Communication Talisman’s aura.
Sure enough, he detected that the direction of the former Bai Chu Sect was now shrouded in the fiery Spiritual Qi of the Fiery Sun, starkly different from Bai Changqing’s Gold Spiritual Power.
"So, this place has changed hands."
The information within the Communication Talisman continued:
"It is said that Bai Changqing and Chu Renxiong, in preparing for the auction, not only sold off all the sect’s spiritual ores and scriptures but also dismantled the Array Base of the Mountain Protection Array for sale."
"They even wagered their Void Realm, seemingly going all in to auction the coordinates of a Small Thousand World."
Hearing this, Chen Sheng looked up at the vaguely visible void beyond the Grotto Heaven, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes:
"I hope you succeed, so I can personally repay the three hundred years of seclusion."
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The Bai Chu Sect, having managed this place for ten thousand years, sold off its foundations overnight and left. The new Celestial Yang Sect was busy integrating resources, with no time to deal with old cases from a hundred years ago.
Additionally, the Bai Chu Sect’s blockade and search two hundred years ago yielded nothing, assuming that Daoist Life-Annihilating and Chen Xihua had escaped into the chaotic void with no trace left.
In the final part of the Communication Talisman, Chen Xihua mentioned that as soon as he left the Grotto Heaven, he used the Four Seas Wanderer’s Secret Technique to conceal his aura, easily leaving Huangqiu Plain through a Void Rift.
He was now traveling, seeking an opportunity to break through to Void Refining, and had specially included a Jade Talisman to contact him in the future.
Chen Sheng put away the Jade Talisman, and with a thought, a pale blue Spirit Light appeared around him, the Invisibility Secret Technique.
His figure gradually became transparent, merging with the surrounding clouds and mist, and in the next instant, like a breeze, he silently slipped out of the Four Seas Grotto Heaven’s barrier, melding into the void of Huangqiu Plain.
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Before long, amidst the clouds outside Luoxia Town, Chen Sheng stood with his hands behind his back.
His aura perfectly blended with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, even his breathing harmonizing with the rhythm of the Spirit Veins within a hundred-mile radius. Even a Divinity Transformation Cultivator nearby would only perceive him as a wisp of drifting cloud with their Divine Thought.
He closed his eyes slightly, a faint golden vertical eye quietly opened at his brow, and his Divinity Transformation Primordial Spirit poured out like unshackled tides, transforming into myriad fine threads of Divine Thought.
The ends of the threads adorned with pale golden ripples spread outward from him, sweeping over the white jade arch at the town’s entrance, through the bustling streets, over the distant towering mountains, enveloping the region of several tens of thousands of miles in an instant.
The veins of mountains and rivers, the trajectory of Spiritual Veins’ surging, the breath of cultivators practicing their techniques, even the crowing of roosters and barking of dogs in rural homes, all vividly appeared in his Sea of Consciousness, like a lively map of the vast landscape.
After hovering momentarily over the Zhang Clan in Tianqing, Chen Sheng’s brow moved almost imperceptibly:
"Not here anymore."
Although the residence still bore the plaque of the "Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall," it was no longer the main lineage of the Zhang Clan.
He quietly attached his Divine Thought to several cultivators chatting in a teahouse, their sporadic conversations flowing into his Sea of Consciousness like a stream:
"If you talk about the most prestigious family in our ancient country in the past three hundred years, it has to be the Zhang Clan! Back then, they were just a Golden Core minor race, but now they’ve become a prestigious family in the ancient country, even the Imperial Family holds them in high regard!"
"That’s right! Who hasn’t heard of the Five Outstanding Talents of the Zhang Clan?"
"Elder brother Zhang Xuande is under the tutelage of a Venerable in Burning Sun Valley and currently holds a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, overseeing external affairs of the valley’s Outer Sect. Second sister Zhang Xuanling has married into the family of the head of Clear Wind Observatory and herself is an early-stage Nascent Soul Alchemy Dao expert."
"Third brother Zhang Xuanyue, fourth brother Zhang Xuanfeng, and fifth brother Zhang Xuanlan have all married into the three major prestigious families of the Shang Yuan Ancient Country: the Li Family, Zhao Family, and Wang Family."
"All five of them are Nascent Soul cultivators, with connections in the three major Void Refining Sects: Burning Sun Valley, Clear Wind Observatory, and Black Water Pavilion. After joining forces with these clans, they even own a tenth of the spiritual ore shares in the ancient country!"
"This location in Luoxia Town is just a branch of the Zhang Clan. Core family members have long since moved to the Shang Yuan Ancient Capital City. It’s said their residence occupies half of Spirit Vein Mountain, larger than our entire town!"
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"The Five Outstanding Talents of the Zhang Clan, joining the major sect of Refining Void, brothers supporting each other, allying various clans, all are Nascent Soul!"
Chen Sheng silently repeated these words in his heart, his formerly slightly furrowed brow finally relaxing, feeling especially gratified upon hearing the word "marriage":
"They truly know how to utilize their advantages!"
Three hundred years ago, with the patrol of the Bai Chu Sect’s Void Refining cultivator breathing down his neck, Chen Sheng, to be cautious, stayed only for a year, fathered five sons, left a legacy, and then quietly departed.
At that time, he only hoped to plant this seed that could survive and serve as a backup, without expecting more.
Nowadays, the five heroes of the Zhang Clan have all reached the Nascent Soul stage and have established themselves firmly in the Refining Void Sect, integrating their power through marriage alliances, which was beyond his expectations.
"Looking at this development, if one of the five can ascend to Divinity Transformation, there’s no reason they can’t establish a nation."
Chen Sheng nodded gently. On this Huangqiu Plain, a Divinity Transformation Cultivator qualified to establish a nation.
The Zhang Clan now has five Nascent Souls, backed by the three major Refining Void Sects, and through marriage with various noble families. As long as a Divinity Transformation Cultivator is born, they can logically break away from the Shang Yuan Ancient Country and establish a foundation belonging to the Zhang Clan.
As his Divine Thought slowly retracted, the vertical eye on his forehead closed, and Chen Sheng’s figure gradually became transparent in the clouds.
He had no intention of going to the Shang Yuan Ancient Capital City to acknowledge anything. Observing from afar, witnessing the seeds he left behind grow into towering trees, spreading the seeds all around was already enough.
"However, just the Zhang Clan alone is not sufficient!"
Chen Sheng looked in the direction of the Shang Yuan Ancient Capital City, feeling thoughtful. Although the Zhang Clan has risen to the status of a noble family, their foundation is still shallow and they are at risk of annihilation.
With a thought, the pale blue Invisibility Spirit Light around him suddenly surged, and his figure merged into the void like a drop of water into the sea, disappearing silently.
In the next instant, deep within the Four Seas Grotto Heaven, a Secret Realm.
Chen Sheng stood before a palace at the center of the Secret Realm, raised his hand, and pointed at the void. A Communication Talisman shot towards the nine Floating Islands like a meteor.
Within the span of half an incense stick, over a hundred intense Spiritual Power fluctuations came from the direction of the Floating Islands, transforming into streams of light, neatly lining up before Chen Sheng.
The auras of these people were all at least at the Nascent Soul Early-stage, with the strongest having reached Late-Stage Nascent Soul, but their temperaments varied, being either composed, sharp, or agile.
"Children, pay respects to father!"
More than a hundred people bowed simultaneously in salute, their voices uniform, carrying heartfelt reverence and admiration.
They were all descendants Chen Sheng had cultivated in the Secret Realm over the years, nourished by his Dao Principles from birth, practicing the Cultivation Techniques he personally passed down.
They had absolute veneration for the father who created the Secret Realm single-handedly and granted them their cultivation foundation.
Chen Sheng stood hands behind his back, looking at the carefully nurtured descendants before him, with a faint smile:
"Rise."
As they rose, Chen Sheng slowly scanned the crowd, speaking in a deep voice:
"I summoned you here today because I plan to dismantle the clan line, allowing you to each lead a branch of the family and integrate into the Spirit Realm, spreading and creating branches in different regions."
As soon as the words fell, the room fell into a brief silence, then the eyes of everyone erupted with intense excitement, their faces unable to hide their joy and excitement.
Standing at the forefront, the Late-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, Chen Yue, couldn’t help but step forward, his voice trembling with uncontrolled excitement:
"Father, are you saying... you want us to go to the Spirit Realm?"
Chen Sheng nodded slightly, having anticipated their reaction.
Although these descendants had cultivated smoothly in the Secret Realm, reaching Nascent Soul within a few centuries, the realm was ultimately a ’prison.’
While the Spiritual Qi here was dense, it lacked the complete Dao Principles of the Spirit Realm and the tempering of mortal trials, making it as difficult as ascending to heaven to break through to Divinity Transformation or even Refining Void.
Over the years, he often spoke of the Spirit Realm’s vastness and the myriad races vying for supremacy during teaching, planting in their hearts a longing for the outside world.
"Father is wise!"
Chen Yue was the first to react, bowing again, and the others quickly followed suit, their faces brimming with joy.
Some rubbed their hands, eyes sparkling with visions of the future, while others whispered to their kin, discussing future development paths.
Others gazed eagerly at Chen Sheng, awaiting further instructions, as the Secret Realm’s atmosphere instantly grew lively.
Seeing their demeanor, Chen Sheng nodded lightly, raised his hand to gesture for silence:
"While the Spirit Realm is promising, it is also fraught with danger, with many entangled power factions. A single misstep can lead to utter ruin." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"Moreover, I have a great enemy in the Spirit Realm, so I shall send you to different parts of the realm separately. Be more cautious to avoid exposure, lest you are wiped out."
His solemn words gradually replaced the excitement in their hearts with seriousness.
Chen Sheng watched them and added:
"Try to spread and accumulate power in various places. The path ahead will be up to you."
"We understand, Father!"
They responded in unison.
Satisfied, Chen Sheng nodded, showing no fear of the Four Seas Bead’s secret being exposed.
These descendants had cultivated in the Secret Realm from birth, knowing it as a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, unaware that its essence was a treasure like the Four Seas Bead.
In the Spirit Realm, it wasn’t uncommon for Divinity Transformation cultivators to establish a Grotto Heaven as the family core.
Others would only assume it to be the legacy of a Venerable of Divinity Transformation, never linking it to the existence of the Four Seas Bead.
