169: Zhang Laozu appears

However, the yellow bell flowers have only been planted for a short time now, and it will still take patience for them to mature.

Meanwhile, deep within the underground cave of the Chen Family's Main Spiritual Vein, Chen Qingyuan's injuries had basically healed under the effects of the Blood Nourishing Muscle Generating Pill.

He sat cross-legged on a jade cushion, his body surging with spiritual energy, his aura growing increasingly powerful and stable.

"Yin Long, gather the Hall Masters of the Chen Family's various halls and the Clan Elders to discuss matters in the main hall," Chen Qingyuan slowly opened his eyes and said with a determined gaze.

At this moment, Chen Qingyuan's vital energy and blood were ample, and his injuries had recovered, leaving him in excellent condition.

"Old Ancestor, I already notified the Hall Masters of the various halls when I came," Chen Yin Long said with excitement in his expression. The Old Ancestor's injuries were fully recovered, and the next matter to discuss was his condensation of the Nascent Soul.

If the Old Ancestor could successfully condense his Nascent Soul, then the Chen Family would truly soar into the sky.

One must know that in the tens of thousands of miles surrounding the Qingya Mountain Range, there was not a single Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. If Old Ancestor Chen Qing Yuan could successfully break through, then the Chen Family would be able to dominate the spiritual domain spanning tens of thousands of miles.

Those insignificant scoundrels and clowns who were hiding in the dark, wanting to overthrow the Chen Family, would become utterly worthless.

At this time, the Dan Hall Master, Chen Yin Su, had already secretly notified everyone, and the Hall Masters of the various halls and the Clan Elders all put down their affairs and quietly appeared in the main hall.

"Chen Yin Su, the Family Head summoned us here for a discussion, what exactly is it for?"

"Exactly, is there news about the Old Ancestor?"

The atmosphere in the main hall was solemn, and the faces of the Hall Masters of the various halls and the Clan Elders were all serious.

After all, Old Ancestor Chen Qing Yuan had not shown his face in front of the clansmen for a long time, and not many people in the Chen Family knew his condition.

Furthermore, the outside world was spreading rumors that Old Ancestor Chen Qing Yuan had already passed away, yet Chen Yin Long had notified all the important members of the Chen Family to secretly come for a discussion at this time. If it weren't for an urgent situation, why would he do this?

After all, at this stage, the Chen Family was surrounded by enemies, and even a small movement would cause people to speculate.

Seeing the nervous and solemn expressions of the clansmen, Chen Yin Su smiled and said, "Fellow brothers, uncles, and elders, there is no need to worry so much. The Family Head summoning us for a discussion should be a good thing."

"But..."

Just at this moment, a green light streaked across the sky, flying from afar to the hall. The afterimage disappeared, and two figures appeared on the main seats.

It was precisely the Chen Family's founding Old Ancestor, Chen Qingyuan, and the current Family Head, Chen Yin Long.

"Old Ancestor!"

"Uncle!"

"Grandpa!"

When the Chen Family members who had come for the discussion saw the familiar figures on the main seats, their faces were filled with shock and excitement, and they quickly stepped forward one by one to inquire.

Chen Qingyuan's appearance instantly shattered the rumors that had been spreading outside recently, and all the doubts and anxieties of the Chen Family members vanished at this moment.

Because everyone knew that Old Ancestor Chen Qing Yuan was the backbone of the Chen Family. He was like the stabilizing force of the Chen Family, and just by showing his face, he could suppress the world.

Chen Qingyuan sat upright on the main seat, scanned the crowd, and said, "Now that my injuries have healed and my vital energy and blood are abundant, I plan to choose a date to condense my Nascent Soul in the near future."

As soon as Chen Qingyuan's words fell, the main hall instantly erupted. Everyone's faces were full of shock and excitement, and the sound of whispering rose and fell.

"What? Old Ancestor, you are going to condense your Nascent Soul! This is truly a great joyous occasion!" A Clan Elder's voice trembled with excitement, and his bearded chin shook uncontrollably.

"Yes, yes, our Chen Family is finally going to have a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. From now on, let's see who still dares to look down on us!" Another Clan Elder's face was flushed red, and he excitedly waved his arms.

"Old Ancestor is mighty! With the Old Ancestor in the Nascent Soul Realm holding the fort, our Chen Family can prosper for another thousand years!" The Talisman Hall Master, Chen Yin Lu, shouted loudly, his eyes full of fervor.

At this time, the current Family Head, Chen Yin Long, stepped forward and said with a solemn expression, "Everyone, do not be too happy too soon. Although the Old Ancestor is now confident, condensing the Nascent Soul is no small matter. We also need to make full preparations to prevent external affairs from affecting the Old Ancestor's condensation."

Chen Yin Long's words were like a basin of cold water poured over everyone's heads. All the excitement and fervor instantly calmed down.

Chen Yin Long continued, "Currently, the Chen Family is surrounded by enemies. Those forces certainly do not wish for the Old Ancestor to be able to condense his Nascent Soul. Therefore, the matter of the Old Ancestor condensing his Nascent Soul needs to be carried out in secret. No one is allowed to disclose the matter of the Old Ancestor condensing his Nascent Soul."

"In addition, the Spiritual Vein required for condensing the Nascent Soul has extremely high requirements for its grade. The second-grade high-level Spiritual Vein in our Qingya Mountain Range's Main Spiritual Vein is not sufficient to support the Old Ancestor's condensation. Therefore, the Old Ancestor needs to lead a part of the Chen Family members to go out and search for a Spiritual Vein that meets the requirements for condensing the Nascent Soul."

"And those who stay behind to guard must maintain the current state of the Qingya Mountain Range and not allow the enemy to discover any clues. Therefore, everyone, our task is arduous. I summoned you here today precisely to discuss this matter."

Upon hearing this, the Law Enforcement Hall Master, Chen Yintian, immediately clasped his fists and stood up, saying, "Old Ancestor, rest assured. The Law Enforcement Hall and its Disciples guarantee that during the Old Ancestor's condensation, the Chen Family will not be subjected to any interference. If those forces secretly coveting our Chen Family dare to make a move, we will ensure they never return!"

The Talisman Hall Master, Chen Yin Lu, and the Artifact Hall Master, Chen Yin Yi, also stood up one after another, clasped their fists, and said, "Old Ancestor, feel free to condense your Nascent Soul. If anyone dares to invade, we will surely dismember them into ten thousand pieces."

All the clansmen were now united in their hatred for the enemy and their confidence had doubled. They knew that Old Ancestor Chen Qing Yuan and the Chen Family were linked by fate, prospering together and suffering together. If the Old Ancestor could successfully condense his Nascent Soul, then everyone present would have the possibility of being taken care of by him and forming their Golden Core.

"We are willing to serve the Old Ancestor!" Everyone shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout the main hall.

"Hahaha, good, good, good. As expected of my Chen Family descendants. However, everyone, there is no need to be so nervous. Yin Long, tell everyone about the plan," Chen Qingyuan looked at the many juniors who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the Chen Family and himself, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

He was originally from a rogue cultivator background, and it was through a difficult journey that he cultivated to the Golden Core Realm. When he founded the Chen Family back then, it was also to rely on the strength of his descendants to better gather resources.

Clearly, his decision back then was incredibly correct. Although the resources accumulated by the Chen Family each year were limited, through years of systematic accumulation, he had gathered all the spiritual materials needed for his Nascent Soul condensation, and he didn't even have to take risks.

Now, only the final step of condensing the Nascent Soul remained, and the display of unity among these juniors in the Chen Family also warmed his heart.

Chen Yin Long heard Chen Qingyuan's instruction, stepped forward, and continued, "Everyone, the Old Ancestor plans to lead half of the Chen Family's Foundation Establishment strength to annihilate the Blood Hidden Gate, which has repeatedly provoked our Chen Family, as well as the Golden Core force in the Blazing Yang Desert allied with them, in order to deter the petty villains."

"Is this true?" A Clan Elder heard the plan, his expression full of excitement, "Haha, these old bones of mine are rusty, I've long wanted to stretch my muscles and bones. Those magic cultivator brats from the Blood Hidden Gate dare to provoke us, let them taste the thunderous wrath of our Chen Family."

"Those magic cultivators thought the Old Ancestor's lifespan was nearing its end, which is why they dared to recklessly probe. Now that the Old Ancestor is personally leading the team, those rumors will be self-defeating. From now on, who will dare to provoke our Chen Family again?"

The Law Enforcement Hall Master, Chen Yintian, also laughed and said, "According to my preliminary investigation, the Gold Scorpion Gang in the Blazing Yang Desert is colluding with that Blood Hidden magic cultivator sect, coveting the Qingya Mountain Range. This time, we will strike with the speed of lightning and teach them a good lesson. At the same time, we will also tell those crawling insects hidden in the dark that our Chen Family Old Ancestor is here, and our Chen Immortal Family will last forever."