Chapter 257: Rules! The Hopeless Dansen Clan!

Chapter 257: Rules! The Hopeless Dansen Clan!

Under the radiant purple-golden light of the Chaos Pearl, Xuan Yan's face was filled with awe.

He couldn't remember how many years it had been since he last felt such a shocking sensation.

As the former leader of the Xuanqing Clan and the current number one cultivator, he knew exactly what he was looking at.

He recognized the Chaos Pearl as the companion Dao weapon of the Dao Zun.

But what he found hard to believe was that even the Daoism didn't possess the core inheritance and supreme abilities passed down by the Dao Zun.

How did the Su family's young man before him learn them?

"You..."

Xuan Yan's hand trembled as he pointed at the Chaos Pearl, "Where did you cultivate this from?"

"The Xianling Clan."

Su Changqing didn't hide the truth and smiled, "The Chaos Pearl has a miraculous effect and can control the power of 'Time and Space'."

"I believe that removing the Time Force from your body should be no problem."

Xuan Yan didn't speak but muttered to himself in excitement.

"The Xianling Clan, yes, the Xianling Emperor is one of the Dao Zun's reincarnations. It's not surprising that they have this inheritance."

"The Dao Zun lost many supreme abilities, and I believe they are also within the Xianling Clan."

These were all legends, and no one had ever confirmed them.

But now, Xuan Yan was certain that the lost supreme abilities of the Dao Zun were indeed in the Xianling Clan!

"Senior, those supreme abilities you mentioned should be within the Daoism."

Su Changqing shook his head upon hearing this, "The Xianling Clan only has this one Dao inheritance, the Chaos Pearl."

"How do you know that?" Xuan Yan was taken aback.

"I'm saying the Dao Zun told me this himself. Do you believe it?" Su Changqing asked with a smile.

This wasn't a lie. Initially, the Dao Zun had said that his fate was deeply intertwined with Daoism, and he left all his knowledge there.

He even instructed Su Changqing to visit Daoism one day, as the supreme abilities there could help him quickly control the power of 'Time and Space'.

"The Dao Zun told you this personally?"

Xuan Yan shook his head with a wry smile, clearly not believing it.

However, none of this mattered to him now.

What was important was that the old illness that had plagued him for so long was finally going to be cured!

"Young friend, can you really cure my injury?"

Xuan Yan's eyes lit up with excitement, and he asked eagerly.

He understood what it meant if his injury was healed.

The current number one cultivator, the Near-Imperial, the holder of the Emperor's weapon, and the terrifying ruler of the Eastern Domain, was about to return!

This had significant implications for both Daoism and the upcoming decisive battle.

"As long as Senior is willing to give up that fragment of Time Force, there will be no problem."

As soon as Su Changqing finished speaking, Xuan Yan couldn't contain his laughter, "Hahaha, as long as you can cure me, Xuan Yan owes you a life!"

"In the future, whatever you ask for, I will not refuse!"

Su Changqing didn't realize the weight of these words at the moment.

He just shook his head and smiled, "This matter also benefits me, Senior, you don't have to do this."

After saying this, Su Changqing looked around and casually set up a few formations.

"Senior, I have something important to attend to. We shouldn't delay, so I'll start your treatment first."

Hearing this, Xuan Yan suppressed his excitement and sat down cross-legged.

Without hesitation, Su Changqing summoned the Chaos Pearl, which hovered above Xuan Yan's Tianling.

The purple-golden light burst forth, and a powerful suction force emerged from within the Chaos Pearl.

"Hmm..."

Xuan Yan grunted and showed a painful expression.

A nearly transparent light band slowly appeared from his Tianling.

...

While Su Changqing was treating Xuan Yan, in the Eastern Domain, at the Tian Dan Ge.

With the old leader's lifespan coming to an end, the Tian Dan Ge held a grand ceremony to appoint a new leader.

Dan masters from all over gathered to witness the birth of a new leader.

This event was of great significance because once the new leader was determined, it would essentially confirm the future pillar of the Dan Dao.

This position was similar to the leader of Jianshen Mountain, symbolizing the number one in the Sword Dao.

The dean of the Central State Sacred Academy represented the number one in Confucianism, and his status was extraordinary.

In recent days, Tian Dan City was bustling with people, and Dan masters were everywhere.

Everyone excitedly discussed the upcoming election of the new leader.

Among them, only two names were most popular: Dan King Li Chang and Dan Sheng Ye Jingshan.

"In my opinion, this ceremony is just a formality. The Danwang Clan has already won."

"Well, there's no way around it. The current situation is clearly unfavorable for the Dansen Clan."

"Yes, in the three competitions, the Dansen Clan might not win a single one."

The Dan masters in Tian Dan Ge were discussing, and nine out of ten didn't favor the Dansen Clan.

This grand ceremony consisted of three competitions.

The first was a competition between disciples in pill refining.

This competition tested the master's ability to teach and the strength of their new generation of disciples.

Both Dan Sheng and Dan Wang had already reached the pinnacle of pill refining, with little difference between them.

Therefore, this round focused on their personal disciples, and whose pill refining techniques were stronger.

Obviously, the Dansen Clan was destined to lose this round.

Although Jun Yu, known as the Little Dan King, might not be as powerful as Dan Sheng's personal disciple, Chu Xi, in terms of pill refining ability, the young Chu Xi was clearly a step behind.

This is also the reason why the crowd says that the timing is unfavorable for the Dan Sheng.

If a few more years pass and Chu Xi grows up, there's no chance for Jun Yu to win.

The second round of the competition is a test of connections!

As the Tian Dan Ge's master, while refining dan abilities are crucial, connections are equally vital.

As a Dan Shi, their ability to attract wealth is formidable, but even more so is their ability to forge relationships.

Some rare and precious dan medicines cannot be obtained through resources alone.

It also requires favors and gratitude.

This second round of the competition is a test of each participant's connections.

In case the Tian Dan Ge encounters a crisis, they won't be left without help.

After all, Dan Shi's combat power isn't strong, and the most terrifying aspect is their vast network of powerful connections!

In this round, the Dan Sheng is actually stronger than the Dan Wang.

However, in the past few days, the Dan Wang clan has somehow invited over a dozen powerful figures, including a Near-Imperial!

This has turned a competition that was initially close into a disadvantage for the Dan Sheng.

...

The third round of the competition is a tradition of the Tian Dan Ge.

It's a test of Dan Scroll Compatibility!

The Dan Scroll, according to legend, is the origin of the world's dan path.

This object seems to possess intelligence, deciding the extent to which a Dan Shi can browse through it based on its own preferences.

The Dan Scroll's light shines ten zhang, allowing one to browse through one-tenth of it; a hundred zhang of light allows for browsing through ten-tenths! But since the establishment of the Tian Dan Ge, the highest compatibility achieved is only forty zhang of light, allowing for browsing through four-tenths of the Dan Scroll.

The Tian Dan Ge has a traditional saying passed down.

In the three rounds of the competition, even if one loses two rounds, but if the Dan Scroll compatibility exceeds five-tenths, and the light reaches fifty zhang,

Then all rules and regulations can be ignored, and one can directly ascend to the position of the master, even if there's a current master.

Both the Dan Wang and the Dan Sheng are quite close in terms of Dan Scroll compatibility.

Not to mention that the Dan Sheng doesn't have a guaranteed win in this round.

Even if the Dan Sheng wins this round, the losses in the previous two rounds are enough to cause their downfall from the position of the master.

This is also why, despite countless Dan Shi in Tian Dan City, no one has seen the Dan Sheng.

And Ye Jingshan is also aware of this.

In Tian Dan City, within a grand hall of the Dan Sheng's mansion.

Dozens of powerful figures with formidable auras sit, and at the main seat is Ye Jingshan, looking somewhat weary.

"Master, tomorrow is the first round of the disciples' dan refining competition."

"Should we call back Chu Shimei first?"

A youth dressed in a dan robe asks with a worried tone.

The Dan Sheng clan has many disciples, but if you're talking about the strongest in dan refining, it's the young Chu Xi.

Tomorrow is the Dan Ge Sheng Dian, and aside from Chu Xi, they can't find anyone who can match Jun Yu.

"No,"

The Dan Sheng shakes his head. "The Dan Wang clan has been coveting Chu Xi's physique for more than just a day or two."

"If we call Chu Xi back, and if we lose, she might face danger."

The youth hesitates, then says, "So, should we just give up on tomorrow's competition?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingshan falls silent for a long time, but in the end, he just sighs lightly.

The rest of the people in the hall can't help but shake their heads in dismay.

The Dan Sheng clan already has a slim chance of winning, and if they give up another round, there's no chance of victory.

And at this moment, when everyone's spirits are low.

A proud and arrogant shout suddenly echoes from the door of the hall.

"Old man, you're underestimating your disciple!"

"I'll take care of tomorrow's first round!"

With these words, a proud young girl stands at the door, hands on her hips.

And this person is none other than Chu Xi, who has rushed over from the Phoenix Secret Realm!

Although Su Changqing had instructed her not to come here,

But as proud as she is, how could she possibly leave her teacher alone?

They never expected that Chu Xi would actually recognize them.

"Alright, that's enough. Shut up now," Ye Jingshan said, sensing the change in the crowd's atmosphere and feeling annoyed.

Although these people were all powerful individuals he had invited to support him, they all had their own selfish motives. Who could guarantee that their sense of loyalty would be enough to resist the temptation of the Emperor's Mausoleum?

Thinking of this, he quickly changed the topic and said, "Alright, since we're back, the Danwang Clan must have received the news as well."

"It'll be difficult for you to leave now. You'll be up first thing tomorrow."

Chu Xi's sudden appearance gave the Dansen Clan a glimmer of hope, albeit a very small one.

After all, it was just a tiny bit of hope.

When it came to refining Dans, it wasn't about who had the highest cultivation realm or the strongest combat power.

"Alas, although our little junior sister has returned, our chances of winning are still slim."

The young disciple furrowed his brows helplessly, "In terms of connections, we are still lacking."

"Unless we can find some highly respected elders or extremely powerful individuals."

"Otherwise, we'll still lose the second round."

Just as Chu Xi was about to speak, she received a message on her way there. Su Changqing had become the master of Jianshen Mountain and was now the number one swordsman.

As long as they could invite Su Changqing, his status and the Jianhuang Zong backing him would be far beyond what a Near-Imperial could offer.

However, before she could even open her mouth, Ye Jingshan secretly stopped her.

If Changqing came, he would naturally be able to help them out of this situation.

But if he did, Changqing's identity would be exposed, and the powerful individuals in Tiantan City might instantly turn against him.

The temptation of the Emperor's Mausoleum far outweighed the so-called loyalty of a Danshi.

"If only the Dan Scroll compatibility could reach fifty percent."

"Then we wouldn't have all these troubles, and we could directly promote him to the Ge Zhu."

One of the powerful individuals spoke impatiently.

"Fifty percent compatibility?"

Ye Jingshan shook his head and sighed, "Even if my Dan refining skills are high, I'm afraid I can't reach that level."

"If someone could actually achieve this..."

His voice trailed off as he looked into the distance and murmured,

"Perhaps, only the legendary Tianyi could do it."

...

In Tiantan City, within the grand hall of the Danwang Mansion.

Similar to Ye Jingshan's group, this place was also filled with numerous powerful individuals who had been invited.

However, unlike the other hall, there wasn't a hint of oppressive atmosphere here. Instead, loud laughter filled the air.

Danwang Li Chang glanced at the crowd and then turned to Jun Yu beside him, asking through a voice transmission,

"Hasn't Elder Tong Lin arrived yet?"

"Should we follow the original plan or seek further instructions?"

Currently, the Danwang Clan had a hundred percent confidence in their victory.

Even without Tong Lin, the final result wouldn't change.

But the problem was that Tong Lin held a high and noble status and wasn't an ordinary person.

They were afraid of making mistakes or receiving different instructions from the Xue Sha Master.

"We can't reach him," Jun Yu frowned. "The Elder said we should just follow the plan."

"He will arrive before tomorrow's ceremony."

Li Chang nodded and then asked, "Chu Xi has returned to Tiantan City. Will there be any issues with the first round tomorrow?"

"Rest assured, teacher."

A proud smile appeared on Jun Yu's face, "The Xue Sha Master gave me a special Dan formula."

"With this formula, there's no way Chu Xi can beat me!"

Hearing this, Li Chang immediately felt relieved.

He looked at the many powerful individuals in the hall, raised his cup, and laughed heartily,

"Everyone, let's drink to that!"

...

In Tiantan City, a storm was brewing.

At this moment, Su Changqing was still diligently absorbing the Time Force within Xuanyan's body, his forehead covered in sweat.

A river of light, like the Milky Way, continuously flowed from Xuanyan's body, merging into the Hun dun zhu.

The flow of time in this space was erratic, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

Dust particles floating in the void would suddenly freeze, and at other times, they would dart through the air like arrows.

The elusive Time Force caused the space to distort and deform.

The power of the Time Force exceeded Su Changqing's imagination.

He had initially thought that it wouldn't take too long to complete such a task.

But to his surprise, a day had passed in the blink of an eye, and only half of the Time Force within Xuanyan's body had been absorbed.

After a day and a night, the Hun dun zhu suddenly trembled, and its body flashed with a dreamlike and illusory light.

A very special Time Force, one that had never been mastered by anyone before, slowly appeared within Su Changqing's body.

Xuanyan, who had been sitting cross-legged with a weathered face, began to visibly rejuvenate right before their eyes.

Xuanyan slowly raised his hand and clenched it into a fist.

As he watched the wrinkles gradually disappear, a nostalgic smile appeared on his face as he murmured,

"I, Xuanyan, am back!"

The author apologizes, as he got drunk while visiting relatives yesterday and had to take a day off (crying).

During the New Year, updates may be delayed, and I've also taken two days off. My sincere apologies.

After these few days, the author will definitely make up for it with more frequent updates!

The outline has been written to the end, and the novel will likely conclude in over a million words.

Rest assured that the plot will be fully explained, and there won't be any loose ends. Feel free to continue reading!

Finally, thank you to all the readers for your continued support (bowing with clasped hands)!

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