Chapter 1004: Chapter 248 Zhuangxuan Yuanhu (Extra for Alliance Hierarch Living in a Fantasy World!)
Jiang Wang had spent another night at the Zhongxuan Clan’s residence.
When they say stayed, it was after he had once again refused Zhongxuan Laifu’s eager "arrangement." It was merely a matter of using the room for a day of cultivation.
As long as one is willing to put in the effort, there is no end to cultivation.
Especially since Jiang Wang had just unlocked the third Inner Mansion not long before, it was the time to consolidate his cultivation and actively explore the rooms of the Inner Mansion.
Exploring the Inner Mansion was not only about searching for hidden treasures but also a deeper understanding of oneself.
His practice in the Five Immortal’s Dream Order voice section was also progressing nicely—having tasted the finest of the Eight-tone Tea, he created his own Eight-tone Flame Sparrows and had a profound understanding of the element of "sound."
Moreover, having studied the authentic Immortal Technique Walk in the Sky, he yet held some advantages in researching the fragmentary Immortal Technique of the Five Immortal Sect that lacked the Technique Introducer.
In both the first and second Inner Mansions, he had explored as many as three thousand rooms.
It was unknown whether it was because the Boundless Wind progressed too rapidly or because his spirit had significantly improved, but this time’s exploration was quicker than the previous two.
Combining the Killing Life Nails and Perfectly sealing Ji Shaoqing’s Boundless Wind was indeed formidable.
The Divine Power Light illuminating the Inner Mansion seemed to carry a fierce killing intent. The Soul Stealth Snake roaming the third Inner Mansion made exploring new rooms seem somewhat easier.
That night at the Zhongxuan Clan’s land, Jiang Wang easily confirmed the secret of the third Inner Mansion.
The treasure involved Wind Door, which enhanced the power of the wind Dao Technique by ten percent.
It was not much different from the Star Fire treasured in the first Inner Mansion.
The reason Jiang Wang settled on this treasure without exploring further was naturally because it was beneficial to the Boundless Wind.
Initially, Jiang Wang’s chosen path of Dao Technique cultivation was focused on fire and wood.
He had consumed half a Heavenly Qingyun Sheep and had received some type of "baptism" in the Forest Sea Source Realm, his inherent talent for wood was not weak—in fact, it was slightly stronger than his fire attribute.
But as of now, apart from a single Decayed Wood Decision, he had no other notable Dao Techniques to speak of. Earlier skills like the Thorns Crown and Ocean of Flowers could no longer keep up with the current level of combat.
In current battles, the aftermath alone was enough to shatter the Ocean of Flowers, and the Thorns Crown was too weak to enhance any strong Dao Techniques.
As the development of the Samadhi True Fire and the practice of the Fire Source Manual progressed—his body’s fire attributes had now surpassed those of wood. Jiang Wang indeed showed remarkable talent in this aspect. The Eight-tone Burning Sea inscribed in the second Inner Mansion was proof of that.
Although Boundless Wind was a divine skill for slaughter, being one of the Eight Wind Divine Skills, it inevitably biased Jiang Wang’s Dao Technique development toward the wind.
However, all these reasons were still not sufficient to justify the neglect of wood.
Given the diligence of Jiang Wang, the enhancement of the Decayed Wood Decision should not have stagnated.
The main reason...
Actually, since Dong Ah’s death, he hadn’t been quite willing to confront the wood element.
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Similarly, at daybreak, Jiang Wang left and once again made his way to Woyao Town, Baolong County.
However, this time he did not appear publicly or meet with Zhang Cuihua. Instead, he secretively watched, ensuring that his presence had not caused any troubles for Zhang Cuihua and her child before quietly departing.
This time, he truly left. Unless unforeseen events occurred, he would not return to Woyao Town.
Whether he would see Chu Yao in the future depended on Chu Yao’s own choices.
Once again returning to the Zhongxuan Clan’s territory in the afternoon, Jiang Wang planned to inform Zhongxuan Laifu before setting off back to Linzi.
However, this time, the welcoming party outside the Zhongxuan Clan’s land seemed excessively grand.
A great crowd loomed.
Several elders crowded in front of the clan’s territory, and Jiang Wang spotted Zhongxuan Hengshen among them.
Judging from Zhongxuan Hengshen’s position towards the back, these people were likely elders of the Zhong Xuan Family, and their ranking would only be higher than Zhongxuan Hengshen, not lower.
A dozen elders... It seemed that all who could move had come out.
Of course, Jiang Wang didn’t presume they were there to welcome him, so he quickly stepped to the side and discreetly made his way towards Zhongxuan Laifu, who was beckoning him.
But no matter how discreet he tried to be, when a large group of Zhongxuan family elders welcomed him outside the clan’s territory and he alone went against the flow to enter... it was impossible to remain unnoticed.
Even Zhongxuan Hengshen was glaring at him! His eyes were filled with murderous intent, and each glaring seemed to say—you have quite the nerve.
The long-bearded elder standing at the very center of all the family elders must be the oldest among the Zhongxuan’s territorial elders.
He was quite amiable though, "Is this young Mr. Jiang? Are you good friends with Asheng?"
Although he had never met him before, Jiang could guess that this must be Zhongxuan Yuanhu. A Divine Skills practitioner of the Zhong Xuan bloodline, a contemporary Marquis of Bowang and grandfather to Zhongxuan Yunbo, he must be over three hundred years old, terrifyingly senior in generation.
Who else, aside from him, could command such a gathering of Zhong Xuan family elders as if surrounded by stars?
Jiang Wang hurried to salute, "Thank you for your greeting, I am indeed close brothers with Zhongxuan Sheng."
"Good, very good," the long-bearded elder nodded in satisfaction, "Truly a man of outstanding bearing. It’s a pity I am old and it’s not convenient for me to move, otherwise I would have met you the day before yesterday."
That, of course, was a polite remark.
It wasn’t that Jiang Wang wasn’t worth meeting. Rather, among these elders, except for those who explicitly declared their support for one heir as the family head, they would not easily meet him.
Those who explicitly supported Zhongxuan Sheng or Zhongxuan Zun didn’t need to be cautious.
When it was time to be polite, Jiang Wang knew how to be courteous as well, "You flatter me, sir. I am truly honored to meet you today."
Zhongxuan Yuanhu smiled, "You are one of our own, I won’t talk much. Today, we have an important guest visiting. Please stand beside us and greet the guest as well. With your demeanor, you’ll help me make a good impression."
These words were spoken warmly and appropriately, completely befitting someone who could make others feel the wisdom accumulated through the years.
Before Jiang Wang could respond, he gestured to the side, "Hengshen, step aside a bit, give Jiang Wang some space."
Although nominally all were family elders, in front of Zhongxuan Yuanhu, Zhongxuan Hengshen was just a junior. Although he felt wronged, he had no room to argue and could only glare at Jiang Wang a few more times before reluctantly moving aside.
Jiang Wang, however, interjected, "How dare I assume such a position? Since I claim brotherhood with Zhongxuan Sheng, that makes all the esteemed elders here my seniors. It’s only proper for me to accompany the elders in welcoming the distinguished guest, but I should stand at the back. If you do not mind, I should take the place where Zhongxuan Sheng would normally stand."
Zhongxuan Yuanhu’s face remained expressionless, still amiable with a smile, and he simply said, "Very well."
He had specifically mentioned Zhongxuan Hengshen today to give Jiang Wang a position, wasn’t it also a form of admonition?
His decision to support was not an issue. But to be so bold as to cause a disturbance in front of the ancestral hall couldn’t be ignored.
It hadn’t occurred to him that this young man didn’t act young at all, appearing completely devoid of arrogance and easily glossing over the situation.
Zhongxuan Yuanhu knew well that this was because the young man didn’t consider Zhongxuan Hengshen worth his attention.
He sighed deeply in his heart.
Sometimes, having too many geniuses in the younger generation was also a worry. The former Zhongxuan Mingtu and Zhongxuan Chuliang had caused no small amount of trouble.
And now, Zhongxuan Zun and Zhongxuan Sheng...
Under the watchful eyes of many, Jiang Wang squeezed in front of Zhongxuan Laifu and casually asked, "Which distinguished guest are we welcoming today?"
Zhongxuan Laifu whispered, "I heard it’s a master from the Taixu Sect."
The Taixu Sect?
Jiang Wang was startled.
The Taixu Illusion Realm?
