186: Chapter 187 Bibotan

Bibo Tan (Azure Wave Pond).

This is the area where the Chu Family is stationed, located within a mountain lake and spiritual marsh.

But despite being covered by colorful auspicious light, appearing ethereal and dreamlike, it is actually filled with poisonous smoke and miasma.

Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, if careless and venturing into it, would suffer a great loss.

However, there is a clear green deep pond here, which is a genuine second-grade top-tier Spiritual Vein.

It was precisely because of this that the Chu Family chose to settle here.

After generations of development and management, they have transformed this place into an impregnable fortress.

Furthermore, relying on the unique miasma terrain of this place, they established a second-grade top-tier Formation—the Azure Wave Myriad Poison Grand Formation.

But do not underestimate this Formation just because it is only of the second-grade top-tier; at certain times, its power can even rival a third-grade Grand Formation.

Although it merely brushes against that tier, in the entire Southern Wilderness Region, apart from the four Golden Core powers, it is the only force possessing a third-grade Grand Formation.

Relying on this Grand Formation, they fear no Golden Core Cultivator!

And how many Golden Core Immortal Masters are there in the entire Southern Wilderness Region?

This is also the Foundation of the Chu Family's ability to stand for a thousand years in the Southern Wilderness Region.

It can be said that as long as they do not foolishly seek death, the Chu Family can continue to develop steadily.

But now, things are a little different.

Lu Ming was hidden in a valley near Bibo Tan (Azure Wave Pond), completely concealing himself.

Yet, he could clearly sense faint, flickering Qi nearby.

Evidently, besides him, many other Cultivators were hidden here, and among them, there were quite a few at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Without thinking, he knew these people had the same idea as him.

They all wanted to fish in troubled waters and seize the opportunity to gain something!

Lu Ming was not surprised; in fact, he found it quite reasonable.

Although this time it was led by the Golden Core power Qingxuan Sect, the lion's share would undoubtedly be taken by the Qingxuan Sect, and those Loose Cultivators might not gain much.

But if they could follow behind and pick up some scraps, they would be extremely satisfied.

However, such actions could very likely anger the Qingxuan Sect.

But facing the temptation of all the wealth of the top-tier Foundation Establishment Immortal Family in the Southern Wilderness Region, these people no longer cared so much.

It perfectly illustrated the saying: 'People die for wealth, and birds die for food!'

Lu Ming also paid no mind to these people's actions.

His eyes were fixed on the colorful light curtain above the water marsh, and the faint fluctuations emanating from it sent shivers down Lu Ming's spine.

“The Formation has been activated…”

Lu Ming murmured; this was his first time directly facing the pressure of a third-grade Grand Formation.

He also understood that this was absolutely not something a Foundation Establishment Stage could contend with.

He was also glad that he had not rashly confronted the Chu Family, but instead used the strategy of 'driving a tiger to swallow a wolf' by letting the Qingxuan Sect be the vanguard.

Otherwise, no matter how unparalleled his Divine Ability, even if he secretly killed everyone in the Chu Family, he might ultimately not be able to open this poisonous turtle shell!

He might also make things irrecoverable, allowing others to reap the rewards!

However, Lu Ming was not worried about the Formation issue at this moment.

Instead, he had a subtle feeling that something was amiss.

With such a large movement from the Qingxuan Sect, the Chu Family must have received the news, and activating the Formation to defend against enemies was very reasonable.

But the Chu Family was too quiet!

It was unusually quiet.

Logically speaking, the outcome of this battle was already decided.

Should they not have sent away a batch of Family seeds to preserve their Legacy?

Are they really so stubborn as to stay and fight to the death?

Even with the protection of the Azure Wave Myriad Poison Grand Formation, they do not fear a Golden Core Immortal Master for a short period.

But this does not mean they are invincible.

One must know that the Qingxuan Sect is not some insignificant force; once a encirclement is formed, the Chu Family would be like a turtle in a jar.

At that time, they would be at the mercy of the Qingxuan Sect.

Regarding the Chu Family's abnormal behavior, Lu Ming had a faint guess in his heart.

“Could it be that the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family is about to Breakthrough to Golden Core? Or has he already broken through?”

It seems this is the only possibility that could make the Chu Family so composed.

As long as the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family Breakthroughs to the Golden Core Stage, all crises will be resolved.

At that time, the pattern of the Southern Wilderness Region would even change because of this!

By then, even if the Qingxuan Sect was unwilling, they could only retreat!

They might even cede a portion of their interests to appease the Chu Family.

Lu Ming was not worried about the Qingxuan Sect; he was just slightly disappointed.

Originally, his plan was to quietly intercept and kill the Chu Family's Legacy.

They would surely carry most of the Chu Family's Legacy.

The Golden Core Cultivation Technique he wanted might be on one of them.

If he could get it in advance, he wouldn't have to get involved in the subsequent matters, which would be the best strategy.

But looking at the current situation, it might not be that simple.

However, Lu Ming quickly adjusted his mindset; since the other party wanted to fight the Qingxuan Sect to the death, he would just watch the show.

If the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family Breakthroughs to Golden Core, that's fine; if not, the Qingxuan Sect would absolutely not let it go.

Leaving aside the animosity, the Qingxuan Sect certainly did not want another competitor to share their existing resources.

In this oppressive atmosphere, time slowly passed.

Ten days later, on this day.

Giant flying ships, laden with Cultivators, sliced through the sky, covering Bibo Tan (Azure Wave Pond) like a dark cloud pressing down, carrying an oppressive aura over all living beings.

Boom boom boom!

The war drums rumbled, shaking people's hearts.

On the deck of the largest flying ship, Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect Lu Chengfeng and many Disciples behind him all looked respectfully at the person leading them.

That was a white-haired old man, whose back was slightly hunched.

But the pressure emanating from him was as dazzling as the sun.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at Bibo Tan (Azure Wave Pond) below.

“Is this the renowned Golden Core Cultivator of the Southern Wilderness Region, Grand Elder of Qingxuan Sect ‘Cheng Qingxuan’, with the Daoist title ‘Qingxuanzi’?”

Lu Ming murmured.

Even from a great distance, Lu Ming felt a stinging pain in his eyes.

This was his first time seeing the venerable appearance of a Golden Core Immortal Master.

Before, he had only felt a momentary aura at the Heavenly Star Immortal City auction.

Only now could he truly feel its terror.

It was far beyond what the Foundation Establishment Stage could compare to; it was a difference in the essence of life.

No wonder he could be a Dominator of a region in the Southern Wilderness Region.

“Alas, I have become an ant again.”

At this moment.

From the depths of Bibo Tan (Azure Wave Pond), a stream of light slowly flew out.

Its Qi fluctuated with the black Qi and bloody light around its body, becoming sometimes high and sometimes low.

When low, it was Foundation Establishment Perfection; when high, it even surpassed the Foundation Establishment Stage, reaching the Golden Core Stage.

“Has he broken through or not? Is it a side effect of that Demonic Technique, causing an unstable Foundation and fluctuating Qi?”

“It should be. The Demonic Technique has significant side effects; even if one Breakthroughs to Golden Core, there will be endless troubles. Not to mention that one's Cultivation and strength cannot compare to a true Golden Core Immortal Master, and even their Dao path will end there.”

“But no matter what, it has already threatened the Qingxuan Sect's Dominator status; Qingxuanzi probably won't let it go.”

Lu Ming silently watched this scene, pondering in his heart.

He was originally a Demonic Cultivator, so he could discern some clues.

And the person who came was none other than the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family!

At this time, he looked middle-aged, but his voice carried a sense of vicissitude.

“Cheng Qingxuan, is your Qingxuan Sect going to fight to the death with my Chu Family?”