Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

18: Chapter 18 Transformation, Two YearsAfter the Spiritual Root testing concluded, Chen Zhuyu, Jiang Yunlei, Su Meng, and their families were arranged by Chen Fufeng to be brought up the mountain.

This left the relatives of the few children somewhat overwhelmed, as the mountain was where Immortal Cultivators lived, and they, being Mortals, were only fit to reside at the foot of the mountain.

Chen Fufeng, however, reassured them, saying that Immortal Cultivators did not Cultivate away their emotions. Since they had entered Luoyun Mountain, they were considered the Chen Family’s External Branch and a part of the Chen Family.

Just like that, three more families were added to Luoyun Mountain, bringing a bit more human warmth.

Meanwhile, Chen Zhuxiao and the others were having a tough time. They not only had to learn literacy but also the structure of the human Meridians, as well as knowledge related to the Nourishing Origin Realm and the Qi Refining Realm.

Possessing Cultivation Aptitude was merely the stepping stone to knock on the door of Immortal Cultivation. If they were illiterate, they couldn’t understand the Cultivation formulas; if they didn’t know the Meridians, they couldn’t open the Qi Channels and thus couldn’t practice Qi Refining.

Moreover, every Cultivation Technique contained a vast amount of specialized knowledge, often subtle, requiring extensive reading, learning, and practice to master.

Of course, Chen Zhuxiao had started learning characters early on, so he could skip the step of learning literacy and proceed directly to identifying Meridians and Cultivating in the Nourishing Origin Realm.

The somewhat impatient Chen Zhuxiao calmed down during his day-to-day studies, which relieved Chen Fufeng and his wife.

There was no helping it; Chen Zhuxiao was precocious and difficult to manage among the children, so his ability to settle down and study was quite rare.

At the cliff behind Luoyun Mountain, Yuan Feng sat cross-legged on an old tree, calming his mind and concentrating his spirit before calling out the System Panel.

[Name: Yuan Feng

Lifespan: 49/260 years

Bloodline: Advanced Yao Beast + (Upgradeable)

Race: Long-Armed Demon Ape

Realm: Late Stage Qi Refining

Talent: Frenzy

Spell: Through-Arm Mountain Shattering Fist, Guardian Vajra Body, Breath Concealment Art

Divine Ability: Size As Desired

clan protecting system Binding: Chen Family, Current Family Head - Chen Fufeng

clan destiny points: 42 points

]

Thanks to the 30 clan destiny points brought by Chen Zhuhong’s birth, Yuan Feng could once again upgrade his Bloodline, evolving it to a higher and stronger level.

Looking at the plus sign behind the Bloodline column, Yuan Feng felt excited.

The time has come. It’s time to add points and upgrade!

However, Yuan Feng had a premonition that this Breakthrough would take significantly longer than the previous one.

Fortunately, it wasn’t crossing a major Realm. If it were breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, the time spent would likely be counted in years.

He had already informed Chen Fufeng yesterday about his intention to enter seclusion for a Breakthrough. The latter had set up a first grade upper rank Magical Array at the cliff entrance, the Shifting Form and Changing Shadow Array, to ensure his safety during seclusion.

This Shifting Form and Changing Shadow Array had been purchased by Chen Fufeng recently, with the goal of further concealing Yuan Feng’s existence and preventing him from being noticed by anyone with ulterior motives.

Regarding Ruan Yurong, Chen Fufeng had reached an agreement with her. Both parties had sworn a Heavenly Dao Vow that Ruan Yurong and her second daughter would not divulge the Chen Family’s secrets.

The three newly moved-in families were also required by Chen Fufeng to swear a Heavenly Dao Vow, ensuring that the Chen Family’s secrets would not be leaked.

Clearing the cluttered thoughts from his mind, Yuan Feng sat upright. His gaze fixed on the plus sign behind the Bloodline column. With a thought, the plus sign vanished, and the clan destiny points rapidly decreased.

In the end, a full 24 clan destiny points were deducted, leaving 18 points remaining.

”Last time it cost 8 points, this time it’s 24 points. Three times the cost?”

This was Yuan Feng’s last thought before falling into a deep slumber. Then, he closed his eyes, and his consciousness sank into endless darkness.

The aura around him became erratic. Another constraint within his Bloodline shattered, and power from the deepest parts of his Bloodline began to surface, gradually spreading throughout his entire body.

Yuan Feng felt his consciousness being drawn out of his body, traversing time and space, arriving on a bizarre and colorful continent, where he became the King of a certain race!

Thus, Yuan Feng began his second Bloodline evolution, sinking into a deep transformation.

Not long after Yuan Feng finished adding points, Chen Fufeng’s figure appeared outside the cliff. A hint of worry was in his eyes; Bloodline transformation for a Yao Beast was not achieved overnight but was a long process.

He took a deep breath, fully activated the Shifting Form and Changing Shadow Array at the entrance, and swept his Divine Thought across the surroundings. Only after confirming everything was secure did he leave.

If anyone dared to trespass the Shifting Form and Changing Shadow Array, he would know immediately.

After Chen Fufeng left, a figure walked out of the Void Realm. It was none other than Ruan Yurong. Her gaze seemed to pierce through the Shifting Form and Changing Shadow Array, spotting Yuan Feng sleeping on the old tree.

”This small Chen Family has actually gathered so many Luck Bearers. It truly is incredible. Perhaps my Dao lies with the Chen Family.”

”Heavenly Secret Daoist, is this the result you saw after Divining Heavenly Secrets for me?”

”Crossing into the Mortal World, starting from the insignificant, and when the Fish Leaping to Become a Dragon, ride the momentum of the Dragon, soar into the sky, and ascend directly to Immortal Ascension!”

...Two years later.

Chen Zhuxiao had long since completed the identification of Meridians and had gained a certain understanding of the Family’s Cultivation Techniques.

Furthermore, with the aid of abundant resources, his Cultivation in the Nourishing Origin Realm was rapid, reaching the Realm of Perfection. He had grown taller, and his Qi and blood were robust, like a little calf.

Of course, when it came to his Physical Body physique, he still lagged far behind Chen Zhuyun.

Chen Zhuyun also made great progress in the past two years. He had completed the two Realms of Refining Flesh and Changing Tendons and was currently tempering his bones, able to lift a thousand-jin heavy boulder with a single hand.

This greatly astonished Master Huang, who taught him, and he could only sigh inwardly, thinking, as expected of a disciple from a Cultivator Family, even without Cultivation Aptitude, their progress is far faster than ordinary Martial Practitioners with the help of rich resources.

Perhaps by the age of twelve, Chen Zhuyun would complete the Four Great Refinements of Skin, Flesh, Tendons, and Bones and begin the Blood Exchange. By the age of fifteen, he might qualify to assault the Xiantian Realm, becoming a Martial Dao Great Master in the Xiantian Realm, comparable to a Qi Refining Cultivator!

Besides these two, Chen Wang and Chen Bao finally broke through to the Qi Refining Third Layer and the Second Layer of Qi Refining, respectively, with the aid of Medicinal Pills, earning Yuan Feng five extra clan destiny points.

Ji Wanqing was also influenced by the Family’s Cultivation atmosphere and entered seclusion before the New Year. She consumed the Spirit Gathering Pill prepared for her by Chen Fufeng and emerged from seclusion a month ago, successfully breaking through to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

With the aid of Medicinal Pills, Chen Fufeng also opened twelve Qi Channels, and most of his Spiritual Power completed liquefaction, allowing him to step into the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.

All of this was thanks to the middle-aged man and the Peng Hao couple. Without the resources they left behind, it would have been impossible for Chen Fufeng to reach the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining so quickly.

It truly validated the saying: in large powers, as long as you can Cultivate, resources will be used to push you forward.

As for the other three children who tested for Spiritual Roots, Chen Fufeng also allocated significant resources to them. They have all progressed quite a bit in the Nourishing Origin Realm, but still need some time to reach Perfection.

At the same time, a few days ago, Chen Zhuqing turned seven. Chen Fufeng tested her Spiritual Root, finding it to be eight cun and four fen, affinity with the Water Element. She could Cultivate the Fourth Grade Kan Water Cultivation Technique, the Kanze Sun-Trapping Art.

Unfortunately, the Cultivation Technique Ji Wanqing Cultivated was the Third Grade Gui Water Cultivation Technique, the Falling Marsh Cloud Dew Art. The resulting immortal foundation, the Falling Marsh Dew, did not match the attributes of the Kanze Sun-Trapping Art, making it impossible for her to switch her Cultivation.

Chen Fufeng secretly decided that in the future, he must find a Fourth Grade Gui Water Cultivation Technique for his wife.

Meanwhile, Yuan Feng, who had been in seclusion transforming at the cliff behind the mountain, had also awakened. His demonic body had swelled significantly, reaching two zhang and three chi, resembling a thick black wall. An ordinary person who saw him would likely be scared out of their wits.

”Panel!” Yuan Feng softly called out internally, and the System Panel appeared.

[Name: Yuan Feng

Lifespan: 52/320 years

Bloodline: Top Tier Yao Beast (With a certain chance of Awakening a Divine Ability and becoming a Purple Mansion Demon King)

Race: Tongbi Demon Ape King

Realm: Peak Qi Refining

Talent: Frenzy + (Upgradeable), Illuminating Demon Eye

Spell: Through-Arm Mountain Shattering Fist, Guardian Vajra Body, Leaping Mountains and Striding Peaks, Breath Concealment Art

Secret Technique: Myriad Transformations Sacred Method

Divine Ability: Size As Desired

clan protecting system Binding: Chen Family, Current Family Head - Chen Fufeng

clan destiny points: 36 points (18+5+5+8)

]

The Bloodline successfully evolved, upgrading from Advanced Yao Beast Bloodline to Top Tier Yao Beast Bloodline, and now has a certain chance to Awaken a Divine Ability and become a Demon King comparable to a Purple Mansion True Person!

Yuan Feng was internally surging with excitement. This was a Demon King capable of rivaling a Purple Mansion True Person. A Foundation Establishment Peak Great Cultivator would be no different from an ant in the hands of such an existence, extinguishable with a raised hand.

Furthermore, his Lifespan increased by 60 years, making it even longer than that of a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!

The Race column also changed. Yuan Feng was no longer an ordinary Long-Armed Demon Ape but the King and leader of this race!

Only the kings among Yao Beasts are qualified to break the shackles, Awaken Divine Abilities, shatter the restraints between Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion, and become a Purple Mansion Demon King who dominates the Eight Desolations of Heaven and Earth.

In the Talent column, a plus sign appeared behind the Frenzy Talent, indicating it could be upgraded—something that hadn’t appeared before.

And behind the Frenzy Talent, another Talent appeared, named Illuminating Demon Eye, which could multiply Yuan Feng’s eyesight, allowing him to see the enemy’s weak points during combat, greatly aiding in battle and slaughter.

The Spell column gained an Inherited Spell—Leaping Mountains and Striding Peaks. It is a Movement Technique that, when Cultivated to a profound Realm, allows one to cross thousands of mountains and rivers in a single step, reaching extremely distant locations.

Not only that, but the power that the previously Awakened Inherited Spells could unleash also increased with this Bloodline evolution, boosting Yuan Feng’s combat strength significantly.

Even if a Peak Qi Refining Cultivator from a direct Purple Mansion lineage fought him, he wouldn’t flinch. This was the confidence brought by powerful combat strength!

The Breath Concealment Art granted by the System also improved. The suppression of his aura was more complete and the range was wider, making it even harder for others to detect him.

”What a huge upgrade!”

Yuan Feng couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

Immediately, his gaze fell upon the Frenzy Talent, and he hesitated whether or not to upgrade this Talent.

Currently, given his Bloodline, reaching Foundation Establishment was only a matter of time and would be achieved soon.

The next evolution of his Bloodline would likely cost a massive amount of clan destiny points, which couldn’t be accumulated quickly.

”It’s better to improve my strength first. Ideally, I should become invincible in Qi Refining, so I won’t be casually killed by those Genius Cultivators!”

After making up his mind, Yuan Feng chose to strengthen the Frenzy Talent. The deduction of 16 clan destiny points made Yuan Feng feel heartache for a while.

As the clan destiny points were deducted, Yuan Feng felt bursts of roaring sounds coming from the depths of his Bloodline—ancient beings of the Tongbi Demon Ape Clan were roaring and fighting.

Then, he fell into slumber once again.

Half a month later, Yuan Feng opened his eyes again and leaped down from the old tree. He felt that he was doing well, extremely well.

Crackle!

Yuan Feng stretched, and a sound like thunder exploded over the cliff, deafeningly loud.

Talent: Frenzy (Upon activation, Physical Body, yao power, and other aspects are boosted by fifty percent. Simultaneously, Demonic Malice Power is attached to the body, capable of eroding Spiritual Power and even Magic Power, causing extreme damage to the physical bodies of living beings!)

”Not bad. It wasn’t a waste of the 16 clan destiny points I spent on the upgrade. It truly is an all-around strengthening, and it even added Demonic Malice Power, which can affect Magic Power.”

Yuan Feng sighed internally, highly satisfied with the upgraded Frenzy Talent.

He now possessed a degree of self-preservation ability. Except for Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, he feared no opponent.

Give him a little time, and even Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators would fall beneath his fists!

”I can’t become arrogant and complacent. I’m still in the Novice Village!”

Yuan Feng calmed his excited mind, returned to the old tree, and began his daily breathing and Cultivation practice.

A few days later, Chen Fufeng arrived at the cliff behind the mountain. He had already received news of Yuan Feng emerging from seclusion, and he happened to have something he needed to discuss with Yuan Feng.

Upon seeing Yuan Feng, he didn’t beat around the bush. He cupped his hands and said, ”Brother Yuan, my Chen Family has grown quite a bit over the past two years. I used my spare time to draw some Talismanic Incantations and plan to sell them.”

”Furthermore, the Cultivation Technique needed for Zhu Xiao requires us to go out and search for it. However, the town and the surrounding towns have informants from the three major families, making it difficult to act. Also, there are no Lightning Attribute Cultivation Techniques or Lightning Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi here, so I’ve decided to visit the Commandery City.”

”This journey is long, and Fufeng’s strength at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining might not be enough to handle everything. What are your thoughts, Brother Yuan?”

Lightning Attribute Cultivation Techniques are outside the Five Elements and are rare commodities in a town. They are essentially nonexistent, and even if they were available, the price would be extremely high.

The Chen Family is currently still in a period of cautious development. If they rashly took out the Mid-Grade Spirit Stones from the middle-aged man’s Storage Ring, they would likely be noticed by the major families.

If the Spirit Stones were revealed in the morning, the Chen Family might be wiped out before the afternoon.

However, the Liyuan Commandery City is hundreds of thousands of miles away. The road is crowded and complicated, easily attracting covetous gazes. Even a Cultivator at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining faces considerable risk.

Therefore, Chen Fufeng came to the cliff behind the mountain, intending to invite Yuan Feng to accompany him on the trip.

In a Commandery City guarded by a Purple Mansion True Person, a Peak Qi Refining Yao Beast is nothing special. Some major powers even have Mountain-Guarding Spirit Beasts whose status is equivalent to that of an Old Ancestor.

Hearing this, Yuan Feng agreed without much thought. His stated reason was concern for Chen Fufeng’s safety; he certainly didn’t want him to die before even reaching Foundation Establishment.

In reality, he wanted to kill more Cultivators and acquire more wealth so that the Chen Family could develop faster.

Just like that, Yuan Feng shrank his body, activating the Size As Desired Divine Ability, turning palm-sized, and slipped into Chen Fufeng’s sleeve.

As his Bloodline improved, this Heavenly Dipper Divine Ability became increasingly miraculous, allowing him to become even larger or smaller.

Feeling Yuan Feng in his sleeve, an indescribable sense of security welled up in Chen Fufeng’s heart, giving him greater confidence for this trip to the Commandery City.

He took Yuan Feng and left the cliff behind the mountain, returned home, retrieved some Medicinal Pills and put them into his Storage Pouch, put on the First Grade Medium Grade Magical Artifact, the Wind Controlling Boots, which he had obtained earlier, visited his children, and finally went to see Ji Wanqing to bid her farewell.

Under Ji Wanqing’s worried gaze, he resolutely left Luoyun Mountain and flew toward the Liyuan Plains.