togophonebook Chapter 31: The Supreme Elder
Chapter 31: The Supreme Elder
The Fang family of Ziqing Lake, having suffered two consecutive setbacks in their Foundation Establishment stage, are now on the verge of collapse.
The Fang clan members on Ling Mountain felt a sense of despondency and were filled with anxiety.
Like a frightened bird, they feared that one night someone would come knocking on their door again.
I can't muster the energy to do anything.
Therefore, when an unfamiliar Foundation Establishment spiritual pressure suddenly arrived at Purple Green Lake.
The entire mountain was instantly astonished!
The first to notice Fang Yun's presence was naturally the Fang family patriarch.
He sat cross-legged on the second-tier spiritual vein at the mountain peak, looking even older, his white hair dull and lifeless.
The valor he displayed when he single-handedly fought three opponents is nowhere to be seen.
"How dare they! A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator who has just broken through to the early stage dares to act so arrogantly. They're underestimating the Fang family's strength!"
Ancestor Fang did not recognize Fang Yun. His face was gloomy, and he directly activated the clan's protective formation.
Following closely behind were the Fang family patriarch and the various family elders.
They all rushed out of the cave, as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Wait... Fang Yun? He's reached the Foundation Establishment stage!"
The Fang family patriarch looked up at the familiar figure that had descended from the sky.
His mouth was agape, wider than a duck egg, and he looked completely dazed, his expression incredibly vivid.
Uncle Fang Pangen walked out of the alchemy workshop and saw this scene before him.
It also felt like a dream.
He thought of the Jade Bamboo Pill from before, and the resolute look in Fang Yun's eyes before he left.
He suddenly burst into laughter, but as he laughed, tears streamed down his face, his heart filled with joy.
May God bless the Fang family, may God bless Ziqing!
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Fang Yun stood atop the clouds, his expression indifferent, seemingly oblivious to the array patterns beneath his feet.
Even if the Fang family suddenly turns against him, he is confident that he can leave calmly.
Fortunately, the worst outcome did not occur.
Before long, the clan's protective formation was activated.
Old Ancestor Fang and the head of the family came out together to personally greet him, their faces beaming with goodwill.
Fang Yun spoke first, his voice shaking heaven and earth: "Immortal seedling Fang Yun, today I embark on the Foundation Establishment Immortal Path, break through to the next realm and return to the mountain, paying my respects to the Ancestor!"
He is making his stance clear: he is still willing to return to Ziqing Lake.
There is no intention to break away from the family.
The sound was so loud that everyone in the Fang family heard it, and they immediately started discussing it.
Those non-hereditary immortals from Qingzhu Mountain also heard it, and their expressions were in uproar.
Old Master Fang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, his attitude becoming even more intimate:
"We're family, so let's not stand on ceremony. From now on, you will be the Supreme Elder of our Fang family, and we'll address each other as brothers!"
Supreme Elder?
Fang Yun's mind raced, but he had no objection. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Then I shall take the liberty of calling you Brother Fang!"
"Brother Yun, you're too kind. Please come with me to Purple Bamboo Mountain..."
Old Master Fang held his sleeve tightly, eager to return to the mountain.
It was as if they were afraid Fang Yun would run away.
Zizhu Mountain.
Fang Yun had been here many times, but this was the first time he had seen the Foundation Establishment Cave on the mountaintop.
This is the area around Ziqing Lake, the place with the most abundant spiritual energy.
The deep purple bamboo grove swayed in the wind, each stalk a top-grade spiritual plant, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, and growing exceptionally strong.
The most eye-catching are those few second-tier purple jade bamboos.
The Jade Bamboo exudes a vibrant purple aura, flowing with a unique, golden bamboo pith, and emanates a fragrant medicinal aroma, making it seem like the king of bamboo.
There are only three bamboos in total, one of which is still a seedling. The bamboo is slender and delicate, and only reaches an adult's waist in height.
The other two Purple Jade Bamboo stalks were also not tall, about fourteen or five feet, their branches and leaves swaying in the dappled sunlight.
Old Ancestor Fang noticed his gaze and explained, "These second-tier spirit bamboos all evolved from the purple jade bamboos that cover the mountains, and it often takes a hundred years for one to grow."
"A few years ago, the Green Wood Sect took away one of the mature ones, leaving only these few. You can use some of them for your alchemy and cultivation."
"Thank you for your kind offer, brother."
Fang Yun did not refuse. His cultivation relied entirely on refining demon spirit pills, and there was no way to advance further in the future.
There is plenty of time to study second-tier alchemy techniques.
There are several second-tiered cave dwellings on the mountaintop, each occupying a large area.
Fang Yun chose the most secluded one, with a cliff behind the cave and a waterfall cascading down like a silver dragon.
The two Foundation Establishment cultivators whispered to each other, and before long, all the elders and high-ranking members of the Fang family were summoned.
"Greetings, Ancestor! Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
"Congratulations to the Supreme Master Fang Yun on ascending to immortality! May you live a carefree and blissful life, and may your blessings bring eternal prosperity to Ziqing!"
Fang Yun sat cross-legged in the air, calmly accepting the bows from these old men.
However, when Uncle Fang Pangen tried to bow, he couldn't bend his waist down.
Despite a wry smile, I felt a surge of pride.
Old Ancestor Fang saw this scene and stroked his beard: "The previous Grand Elder failed in his duty and did not supervise properly, which brought shame to the clan. From now on, Pan Gen will serve as the clan's Grand Elder."
Fang Yun glanced at this cheap old man and did not refuse.
This blatant attempt to win people over and practice nepotism actually suited his tastes quite well.
"Thank you, Ancestor! Thank you, Supreme Lord!"
Fang Pangen himself, on the contrary, did not feel much joy.
His only son died young, and he was a man of simple tastes who never pursued fame or fortune.
But Fang Pangen knew that his position as the Grand Elder was to put his grandson-in-law, Fang Yun, at ease.
For the sake of the Fang family's stability, he had no choice but to agree.
Fang Yun was even more curious about what had happened that had brought shame upon Ziqing Lake and even affected the original Grand Elder.
Old Master Fang sighed silently and used his divine sense to recount a major event that had occurred several months ago.
Fang Yaowan, carrying several Jade Bamboo Pills from the clan's treasury, betrayed the clan and defected to the Danhuo Wang family!
This is practically a showdown; the reason the Foundation Establishment Pill was stolen back then was because he secretly betrayed the Fang family.
"I had actually suspected it long ago, but considering that he is a direct descendant of an elder in the clan and his ancestors must have made some contributions, I didn't want to investigate too much."
"Who would have thought..."
Old Ancestor Fang shook his head almost imperceptibly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"Timid and cowardly, he is beyond redemption."
Fang Yun couldn't help but recall how Fang Yaode's words had come true back then.
This kid is truly pathetic. He failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and is now afraid of being punished by his family.
So, he decided to go all the way, absconded with the treasures, and sought refuge with other Foundation Establishment families.
"The Wang family of Danhuo, I do remember that they also have a second-tier alchemy inheritance..."
Fang Yun's eyes flickered, but he only thought about it in his heart and did not say it out loud.
There's no rush. He can live for another 120 years, enough time to plan things out later.
Next, Old Master Fang continued to make arrangements.
There are two most important things.
First, Fang Yun was included in the Fang family genealogy, and even recorded on a separate page.
His bloodline descendants were elevated to the status of the direct line of the family, to be passed down from generation to generation.
Secondly, preparations were underway for the Foundation Building Ceremony.
It must be done in a grand and special manner.
The Fang family, which has been silent for a long time, needs this grand ceremony to announce that Ziqing Lake has a successor and that the king has returned!
Fang Yun did not have much objection to this.
Since he doesn't have to spend his own spirit stones, the gifts he receives will belong to him personally.
By the time the elders had dispersed, the sun had set and the stars were twinkling.
Fang Yun was about to go home to visit his wife when his arm was pulled back.
"Brother, you've just broken through, so you're probably still using your old Qi-refining artifact. It's really rather shabby."
With genuine sincerity, Old Ancestor Fang smiled mysteriously at him: "Tonight, I'll show you the wealth and resources our Fang family has accumulated over eight hundred years!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Yun's eyes lit up: "Could it be... a second-tier spiritual artifact used by a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"