Free Web NovelChapter 697: Chapter 258: Undying Sword Immortal (2)
"Back then, the Tribulation Fire Sect and the Underworld joined forces against another faction of the Daying Immortal Mansion."
"Everything today is still a continuation of old grudges from those times, though the situation is likely more complex now than it was then."
After pausing, he turned to Shen Chongming, who was handing over tea, and said, "I heard from your father that you intend to retreat and break through the Golden Core?"
Shen Chongming nodded and then looked toward Shen Wen’an, "I plan to consult with Third Uncle in the next two days, and after proper preparation, start my retreat to break through."
Shen Yuan took a sip of tea and said, "That sounds good."
"The current situation is unclear; maintaining stability while secretly enhancing one’s strength is indeed the best choice."
"Is the matter with Celestial Sandalwood Mountain handled?"
Shen Wen’an cupped his hands and replied, "I have followed father’s instructions and informed them about the location at Celestial Aromatic Mountain."
The news about the nature spirit location at Celestial Aromatic Mountain is actually true.
In this regard, the Shen Family did not lie.
"Celestial Sandalwood Mountain must be guarded against..." Shen Yuan’s face turned grave as he spoke in a deep voice, "The nature spirit concerns life and death. Since the rumor of Tao Collapse emerged, not a single faction doesn’t want to grasp a nature spirit to survive in the so-called Dao Source Secret Realm."
"I believe that for the sake of the nature spirit, at a critical moment, Celestial Sandalwood Mountain might even sacrifice Feng Changyou, the Golden Core Demon King."
Upon hearing these words, the uncle and nephew nodded in agreement.
"Grandfather, what is our Shen Family’s plan?"
"Are we going to compete for a nature spirit and enter the Dao Source Secret Realm?"
Regarding the conjecture about mutations upon entering the Dao Source Secret Realm, Shen Wen’an had already shared it with the two.
Shen Chongming shared the same thought as him, preferring to let the Shen Family wander the Cangmin Sea Region rather than allowing clansmen become those neither human nor ghost.
"This matter will be discussed later; there should be some time before Tao Collapse."
After contemplating, Shen Yuan spoke.
Flame Lake City possesses a nature spirit, so the Shen Family currently has something to rely on.
Then, after Tao Collapse, if truly necessary, they can temporarily rely on the nature spirit to enter the Dao Source World and find a way."
"I recently deduced and received some warnings."
"Wen’an, I might trouble you to personally go forth later and bring Chongxuan back from Huaisang."
"Before heading out, visit your master, ask him for some array plates to conceal your aura."
"You might attempt to bring back those two transformed objects in Great Chu Cultivator Situ Jing’s cave dwelling."
"If truly unable to bring them back, then employ arrays to cover and erase traces of the cave dwelling’s existence, as much as possible preventing discovery by others."
After noting down the numerous instructions, Shen Wen’an cupped his hands slightly.
"Chongming, you need to send some Spirit Crystal reserves to Flame Lake City, tell Xiuyun and Chonghong to remain vigilant, and if the unexpected happens, do not hesitate to use Spirit Crystals; ensure the Grand Array blocks any invading enemy."
"Wen’an, you also need to remain constantly prepared during this period to support Flame Lake City."
Shen Yuan further instructed.
Both uncle and nephew cupped their hands together.
"Alright, off you go."
"Hopefully, our Shen Family can safely weather this calamity."
Shen Yuan waved his hand and spoke.
Earlier deducing, the hexagram was filled with ominous signs.
But fortunately, amidst these ominous signs, there’s still a path to survival, not an inevitable death.
In such circumstances, he can only guide the critical matters personally.
After the two left Black Water Pavilion, Shen Wen’an hurried toward Zhili Xiwu City.
After Qiyun Valley occupied Xiwu City, having received the aid of numerous personnel dispatched by the Shen Family, everything now proceeded smoothly.
After rebuilding, Pei Yuwan took over the position of sect leader at Qiyun Valley, whereas Pei Zhao managed everything behind the scenes.
When Shen Wen’an arrived at Xiwu City, Pei Yuwan was busy training a group of newly recruited disciples.
After exchanging formalities, Pei Yuwan introduced Shen Wen’an to the disciples: "This is your uncle-master; he has now reached the Golden Core Sword Immortal Realm."
Hearing these words, the dozens of young disciples looked astonished, then excitedly cupped their hands, "Greetings, uncle-master!"
Shen Wen’an nodded with a gentle smile, not denying it.
He realized that Pei Yuwan’s motives likely contained an element of leveraging his status.
Additionally, it seemed a way to make up for the humiliation he faced when being expelled from the sect years ago.
Previously, he would have thought little of it.
But now, though Qiyun Valley still bears its name, it fundamentally differs from what it was before.
"Senior sister, I’m here to visit Master."
Shen Wen’an spoke.
"Father is in the backyard; feel free to go straight there."
Pei Yuwan’s beautiful eyes showed an unusual expression as she spoke softly.
Shen Wen’an nodded, cupped his hands, and directly proceeded to the backyard.
At this moment, Pei Zhao was sitting cross-legged, consolidating his previous consumed foundation. Hearing movement, he slowly opened his eyes.
"Master."
Shen Wen’an approached and cupped his hands respectfully.
"Oh, Wen’an, come sit."
Seeing his disciple, Pei Zhao was delighted.
The master and disciple sat facing each other. Shen Wen’an, without much small talk, explained his purpose directly.
After hearing this, Pei Zhao did not ask further; he simply took out three White Jade Array Plates from his storage bag, emanating faint Spiritual Charm:
"I’ve heard a bit about the situation in Yangnao Land recently."
"Numerous Golden Core cultivators have descended; if you wish to conceal your aura, ordinary plates won’t suffice."
"These three array plates were not refined by me but are part of Qiyun Valley’s foundation; take them and use them."
Being a Golden Core Sword Immortal, Shen Wen’an could distinctly sense the strong Spiritual Charm attached to these plates, likely crafted by a Golden Core Realm Array Master.
"Were these refined by Qiyun Valley’s Golden Core predecessors?"
Pei Zhao sighed and nodded, "Master Wang was once a genius in the Pill Array Dao; had he not fallen prematurely..."
