Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 726: Chapter 263: Spirit Transformation

The demon clouds drifted away, and Jiang Xiuqi gazed into the void for a moment before stepping up to Shen Wen’an.

"Wen’an’s strength is something I can hardly compare to."

Shen Wen’an turned with a faint smile and said, "Senior is too kind; I merely had the advantage of acting first and catching them off guard."

Jiang Xiuqi sighed with a smile and shook his head, saying, "Wen’an, don’t be modest. With your current strength, you’ve reached the late stage of the Golden Core."

"I broke through to the Golden Core decades before you, yet all my years of effort pale in comparison to your overnight enlightenment."

"Truly, one cannot compare one person to another."

His words were filled with envy and resignation.

Such is the way of Golden Core cultivators.

No matter how gifted you are, without sufficient luck and insight, finding the opportunity for enlightenment and rapidly advancing in a short time is no easy feat.

"I wonder how long this will hold them back."

"Before Cyan Ruo Sword House descends, might there be unexpected changes..."

Jiang Xiuqi sighed, gazing in the direction where the demons from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain had retreated.

The pressure from the Purple Mansion influence was still too great, leaving him uneasy.

"When the soldiers come, we will hold the line."

"Senior, don’t worry too much either."

After reassuring in a deep voice, Shen Wen’an smiled faintly, "Feng Changyou once said, even the Purple Mansion Ancestor of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain isn’t faring too well now, so they probably won’t easily venture out to descend upon Yangnao Land."

"As long as the Purple Mansion Realm’s Great Demon doesn’t take action, the Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain still have a chance to fight."

Though Celestial Sandalwood Mountain is a Purple Mansion influence, Luo Tianxing once inadvertently revealed that Feng Xi’s talent is not exceptional.

The reason she barely reached the Purple Mansion Realm is due to a wisp of Nirvana Fire, which allowed her to undergo countless rebirths.

But now the energy of the Nirvana Fire is almost depleted, and Feng Xi hopes to seize this final life to cultivate diligently and strive to advance to the Nascent Soul.

At such a crucial moment, it is unlikely she would personally venture out.

Moreover, since the spirit of Celestial Aromatic Mountain has yet to manifest, all sides should restrain themselves for now, preserving strength until the spirit appears, and then contend for it.

The two landed back in Yunzhong County City. Wei Qiuling approached with a smiling face, looking at Shen Wen’an with a touch of admiration.

"The sword strike you just made has greatly boosted the confidence of our disciples at Luoxia Mountain."

"And I’ve also benefited quite a bit by being with you."

Her words carried little flattery; they were simply the truth.

Earlier, Shen Wen’an’s powerful sword intent defeated a Demon King at the same Golden Core Realm and fought evenly with another.

This dominating strength truly stirred the disciples of Luoxia Mountain below.

Now, all disciples of Luoxia Mountain in Yangnao Land know that Shen Wen’an, the Sword Immortal, is their Sect Leader’s husband, practically half an ancestor of Luoxia Mountain.

With such a formidable ancestor protecting them, the disciples naturally feel great confidence to make a name for themselves in these chaotic times.

"Third Grandfather, that sword strike was incredible!"

Beside Wei Qiuling, Shen Xiuyan did not hide his admiration and looked up at Shen Wen’an excitedly.

Shen Wen’an lightly rubbed his head, saying, "Cultivate well; your talent is no less than Third Grandfather’s, and in the future, you too can protect the family."

Shen Xiuyan nodded solemnly.

With an innate Literary Heart, his talent is certainly not weak, and if all goes well, his achievements in the Literary Dao will undoubtedly surpass his predecessors, pioneering a new milestone.

"Senior, elder sister."

"Now that this is settled, Xiuyan and I must return first."

"After last night’s enlightenment, the elder brothers might still be searching for us."

Bowing towards Jiang Xiuqi in front of him, Shen Wen’an spoke.

Wei Qiuling nodded, "Tell Chongzhen that once the sect matters are somewhat settled, I will return to see him."

Having taken on the role of Sect Leader of Luoxia Mountain in a moment of crisis, Wei Qiuling hasn’t returned to Yunshui City for a long time.

She naturally feels guilty towards her son.

"It’s alright, Chongzhen is no longer a child; he can understand."

"Besides, he has been training in the clan soldiers’ camp for some time; I haven’t seen him either."

Wei Qiuling nodded, her eyes slightly filled with reluctance as she watched the two walk away.

Beside her, Jiang Xiuqi sighed and shook his head quietly.

"Qiuling, Luoxia Mountain has burdened you."

Upon hearing this, Wei Qiuling suppressed her feelings of reluctance and quickly turned, saying, "Martial Uncle, you overstate."

"I am a disciple of Luoxia Mountain, having grown up here."

"It was Master and Luoxia Mountain that gave me everything; there’s no talk of burden in dedicating myself to Luoxia Mountain."

Jiang Xiuqi lowered his head.

Back when Luoxia Mountain was founded at Danzhou Qishan, it stumbled along, from an unknown small sect to enduring countless hardships and challenges, finally becoming a Golden Core influence today.

Yet, the current test remains severe.

If they overcome it, all will be well, but if not, the years of effort may end in vain.

...

Yunshui City.

When Shen Wen’an and Shen Xiuyan arrived outside the Grand Array, they indeed saw many Shen Family cultivators hurriedly passing in and out of the city gate.

"Third Grandfather, could they be looking for us?"

Shen Wen’an smiled wryly and nodded.

"This rushed enlightenment caused quite some trouble for the family cultivators."

"Xiuyan, go find Commander Mu Yan and Mu Chang, tell them we’re back safely, and there’s no need to let the clansmen worry."

After Shen Xiuyan bowed, he flew towards the garrison of the city defense cultivators.

Shen Wen’an returned to the old house alone, only to find that Shen Wenxing was not home.