Chapter 513: 402

Qingdu Mountain.

Nearly ten years had passed since Qingdu Mountain was relocated. The Earth Vein had shifted, and three smaller peaks had risen on either side, varied in height. The tallest peak reached about a hundred feet, barely reaching halfway up the main peak of Qingdu. Even the shortest stood at fifty or sixty feet and several houses had been built upon them.

The highest, known as Talisman Peak, was reserved for Li Xuanxuan's residence year-round. Right above lived a few apprentices of the Talisman Path, and the more modest peaks were left to the younger sect members of the Li Family like Li Chengmu and his brother.

These two brothers had both already become Yujing, working under Li Xihong on clan affairs, and were reputed to be reliable.

'Xihong conducts his affairs by the book. The two brothers were also raised in the Qingdu Cave Mansion since they were young, so their loyalty is unquestionable.'

Li Yuanjiao rode the wind back to Qingdu Mountain where the entrance atop the mountain was brightly lit. Two people stood guard at the door. He descended the stone steps and the view suddenly opened up to a grand cave mansion.

This place was naturally the former Serpent Demon Cave Mansion, now the Qingdu Cave Mansion. The Li Family had renovated it for decades. Each of the cave openings on the wall was neatly arranged. Although the Spirit Mechanism wasn't very rich, its vast and spacious interior could accommodate several Foundation Establishment Cultivators for their practice.

Supporting Foundation Establishment cultivators was a heavy burden, so Noble Families had high demands for their territory. Thankfully, Li Tongya had claimed this place years ago. Now, as the number of those reaching Foundation Establishment within the Li Family gradually increased, there was no longer an issue with places for cultivation—rather, it was no problem at all.

'The Fire Vein in Wutu Mountain has been established. Kong Gushun of the Xuan Yue Sect is still in Wutu, maintaining its stability, while Ximing has started the relocation... Qinghong has entered seclusion again, no wonder it's so quiet here.'

While observing, Li Xijun rode the wind over and dutifully greeted:

"Uncle Li."

Li Yuanjiao nodded and asked:

"When are you planning to enter seclusion for your breakthrough?"

Li Xijun was prudent in his actions and had spent some time at the Fifth Layer of Qi Training to polish his cultivation level. His aura was thick and refined. He respectfully replied:

"In the next few days."

Li Xijun and Li Yuanjiao wandered around Qingdu Cave Mansion for a while. From one corner, voices could faintly be heard. Li Yuanjiao asked:

"Ahead is...?"

"The children of the Chengming generation. Most of them have already entered the mansion for cultivation."

Li Yuanjiao suddenly realized:

"It's been over ten years in the blink of an eye. The younger generation of Chengming has grown up..."

The two rode the wind forward and saw a group of youths gathered in a small courtyard. Pairs were practicing their moves, shouting and sparring.

Among them were the children of the Chengming generation of the Li Family.

Li Yuanjiao was seeing this group of kids for the first time. With a light swipe of his hand, he concealed his presence. These kids, who had yet to achieve the Yujing Wheel, naturally did not need to use the Mysterious Pattern Bottle.

Li Xijun, who had been in seclusion the previous years, had not seen these kids much either due to his arduous cultivation practice and reduced activity. He too performed a Spell and concealed his presence, standing on Cloud Peak to watch.

The youngest of these children was only six years old, the eldest around fifteen or sixteen, their cultivation levels ranging from the Fetal Breathing First Layer Xuanjing Wheel to the Fetal Breathing Third Layer Zhouxing Wheel.

"No wonder Brother Xihong said that there is no one who stands out from the rest. The cultivation talents of these kids are mostly above average."

Even Li Xihong, who had the least talent of the Ximing generation, had reached the Zhouxing Wheel by the age of fifteen. Although the Chengming generation was prospering with a growing population comprised mostly of Noble Families' offspring lifted from the lesser branches, apart from a few Ximing cultivators who had yet to have children, there appeared to be no one with exceptional inborn gifts.

Li Xijun's gaze lingered on over a dozen people in the courtyard, seeing no one particularly outstanding. Only the eldest youth was noticeably tall, his speech bold and generous.

His brows were thick, his eyes were bright, and he wielded a spear in his hand. He stood in the center of the yard as the oldest, taking charge of his brothers and sisters, who held him in high esteem.

Li Xijun watched him closely as he sorted out the sparring pairs, advised his younger brother, and took care of the injured. He found it somewhat interesting.

He glanced at his clan uncle, Li Yuanjiao, who watched intently, and saw the young men and women below chatting together in good spirits. Li Yuanjiao looked quite pleased and soon descended on the wind.

...

"Brother Liao!"

Li Chengliao was sixteen this year and the oldest among the children. With thick eyebrows and nothing particularly extraordinary about him, he just stood holding a sword. The disciples had finished their cultivation practice and he was calling them to gather around and sit together.

Once all his brothers and sisters were seated, Li Chengliao then took his place at the center. One of them asked:

"Brother Liao, what were you saying about Immortal Foundation today?"

Li Chengliao simply replied:

"You all keep asking me about it. There are only so many ways to achieve Foundation Establishment in the family. As for how wonderful they are, wouldn't it be better to find out by cultivating on your own?"

"Brother, that doesn't make sense,"

a girl sitting nearby chuckled, her eyes round and brows curved, and said:

"There are only a few in the family who have established foundations. You have the innate talent of the main lineage and succeed at whatever you cultivate. As for us, with lesser talents, we can only enjoy the stories. How could we possibly achieve it?"

The other youths nodded slightly, all showing signs of dejection, but a young child in the corner spoke up with a clear voice:

"What Sister Gong said is pointless. My father told me that our great-grandfather only broke through to Yujing in his twenties and still managed to reach the 'Vast Sea'. Foundation Establishment isn't just about talent."

For these teenagers, Foundation Establishment was already a rare attainment of Great Divine Ability Practitioners. The wonders of the Immortal Foundation, passed down from mouth to mouth, became more mystical and enchanting, naturally making each of them yearn to achieve Foundation Establishment.

Li Chengliao nodded, adopting an elder's tone:

"Chengyi is right. Let's all cultivate diligently. We are all descendants of the main lineage, and we've entered Qingdu. Even if we don't achieve Foundation Establishment, we must at the very least reach the Qi Cultivation level. We absolutely cannot disgrace the face of our family lineages."

The disciples responded in agreement, presenting a harmonious scene. Although a few youths looked at each other with competitive glances, the atmosphere remained generally positive.