mtl008 Chapter 73 Foundation Building Failure
Chapter 73 Foundation Building Failure
"Hehe, cowardly as a mouse, shrinking like a tortoise." Seeing that no one dared to step forward, Xia Yuren would not miss this opportunity to show off, and immediately chimed in.
Upon hearing this, the Xia family cultivators behind them all let out a soft laugh, seemingly mocking the Cai and Chimu families for their cowardice and incompetence.
Xia Yuhui's expression turned slightly solemn upon witnessing this scene. He had originally intended to endure until the Foundation Establishment stage, but in order to kill this cultivator, he had already completely exposed his strength.
However, he does not regret it. Now that things have come to this, even if he cannot bear the consequences, he will face it calmly.
Just as Xia Yuhui was about to turn and leave, a young cultivator in the crowd of the Cai and Chimu families finally lost his temper and angrily pushed aside the cowardly clansman beside him. Veins bulged on his forehead and his face was full of murderous intent. "You brat! I, Cai Fanglao, am only thirty-two years old and have never suffered such a humiliation. Today, I will use you, you scoundrel, to prove the strength of my Cai family!"
After saying that, he suddenly attacked Xia Yuhui. First, he used a golden needle technique to assist in the attack, and then he took out a black iron rod from his storage bag. He quickly unleashed his strongest attack, pouring most of his magic power into the black iron rod and smashing it directly at Xia Yuhui.
"I, Cai Fanglao, refuse to submit to you!"
This move was incredibly powerful. The sharp wind and intense spiritual energy emanating from the staff caused many people to gasp and turn pale. They retreated in droves, seemingly afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Xia Yuhui looked at the Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator who was attacking without even frowning. He let the golden needle technique hit him, and then firmly grasped the high-grade black iron rod with one hand. Ignoring the man's astonished expression, he said in a deep voice, "A mere surge of passion cannot grant you power."
Having said that, he formed his right hand into a claw, and three bolts of crimson lightning instantly appeared in his hand, striking directly at the cultivator. Before the cultivator could even activate his defensive magic weapon, he was struck by the three bolts of lightning.
After raging and destroying within his body, the lightning pierced through him from behind and scattered into the air. The cultivator instantly lost his life and slowly collapsed to the ground.
"Is anyone else coming up?"
"Xia Yuhui, how dare you kill a member of the Cai family in public? Are you really not afraid of starting a war with the Cai family?" Upon seeing Xia Yuhui dare to kill someone in public, the Cai family cultivators in the market immediately questioned him angrily.
"Heh, start a war? Your two families sent people to kill nearly fifty cultivators from my Xia family, and you still have the nerve to mention this matter? Do you really think my Xia family's sword has gone dull?"
Everyone was taken aback. They wanted to continue arguing, but seeing Xia Yuhui's predatory gaze, they immediately gave up the idea.
Seeing that no one dared to speak again, Xia Yuhui led the Xia family members away slowly. Now, they had to return to their clans quickly, as they had completely broken ties with the two families, and the Foundation Establishment cultivators from those two families were probably already on their way, so they had to leave as soon as possible.
Of course, the cultivators who managed the family shops in the market did not summon them to leave together. After all, no matter how much resentment the two families harbored, they would not choose to kill someone in the market.
However, if Xia Yuhui were in the market, they would likely make their move there. After all, with Xia Yuhui's current talent, he is very likely to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and how could the Chimu and Cai families sit idly by and watch him grow?
And so, the Xia family members raced through the woods, not daring to stop for a moment. However, they were all quite excited at this moment. For nearly twenty years, the Xia family had suffered oppression, and now, they had finally been able to wipe away their shame. How could they not be overjoyed? And who was the greatest contributor to this battle? Without a doubt, it was Xia Yuhui.
So, on their way back to their clan, everyone gazed at Xia Yuhui with reverence. Although Xia Yuhui was secretly pleased with the looks they were giving him, he did not show it on his face.
Fearing being intercepted and killed by Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Xia family members returned to their clan in just two days.
After returning to the clan, Xia Yuhui and the other three, along with the second elder Xia Guangyang, went directly to the back mountain of the clan to pay their respects to the clan leader Xia Lingshan. At this moment, everyone was eager to know the news that Xia Guangyao had successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Just as everyone was full of anticipation when they opened the door to the wooden house where Xia Lingshan lived, they saw Xia Lingshan sitting blankly on the futon. Xia Yuhui and the other five people saw a variety of expressions on the old man's face, including haggardness, regret, despair, and resentment.
However, when Xia Lingshan saw Xia Yuhui, a golden light suddenly shot out from his eyes.
Seeing this, Xia Guangyang could no longer suppress his internal injuries. He opened his mouth, spat out a mouthful of blood, and then fell straight to the ground, unconscious.
"Second Elder!"
Xia Yuhua quickly helped him up and fed him a healing pill, but his complexion did not improve at all.
Seeing this, Xia Lingshan, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, immediately took out a bottle, got up, opened the bottle and fed Xia Guangyang a little. Xia Guangyang's complexion immediately began to improve at a visible speed, but there was still no sign of him waking up.
Helpless, Xia Yuhua could only take him down to heal his wounds, while the others' faces instantly turned pale. Xia Yuren even collapsed to the ground, crying out, "How could this happen? How could we fail?..."
Xia Yuhui was also in extreme pain. Just two days ago, he had learned from Xia Guangyang that Xia Guangyao had not been disturbed by that cultivator. He was secretly relieved, thinking that his family would have a second Foundation Establishment cultivator after his return. Now everything was destroyed.
"Go back and tell your eldest brother that this matter must not be revealed to any other members of the clan. If anyone asks, say that your third uncle is still in seclusion. Alright, everyone except Yu Hui may leave. Remember to cultivate diligently." With that, Xia Lingshan waved his hand and turned his back.
Xia Yuren and Xia Yufeng could only support each other as they staggered towards the outside.
To this day, they remain deeply mired in grief, unable to pull themselves out. The higher their expectations were when they arrived, the greater the blow they have suffered.
After all, the absence of new Foundation Establishment cultivators means the annihilation of the family.
Xia Yuhui was also at a loss, and could only stare blankly at Xia Lingshan.
"Alright! Come with me."
A dozen or so breaths later, the two arrived at the family ancestral hall. Xia Yuhui looked at Xia Lingshan with a face full of suspicion, unable to understand why Xia Lingshan had brought him here at this time.
Xia Lingshan ignored Xia Yuhui and went straight to the center of the ancestral hall. He respectfully bowed to the three portraits hanging above and then lit nine sticks of incense for them.
He then waved to Xia Yuhui, signaling that he would also come and pay his respects.
Xia Yuhui also bowed to the three portraits in the same manner, and then lit nine sticks of incense. This was not his first time here. Ever since his first visit to Lingfeng Mountain, he had been brought here by the former Grand Elder Xia Yongsheng to offer incense.
At that time, he asked Xia Yongsheng curiously who these three people were. Xia Yongsheng replied with a kind face that the one in the middle was Xia Chenyang, the ancestor of their Xia family, the one on the left was Xia Chenyang's grandson Xia Shanzeng, and the one on the right was Xia Wenpeng, whom Xia Yuhui was more familiar with.
These three individuals played pivotal roles in the history of the Xia family. It can be said that without any one of them, the Xia family would not have been able to survive to this day.
"Xian, Shan, You, De, Wen, Yong, Guang, Yu, Liang, Xin, Yuan, Ping, a hundred years have passed in a flash, and the Xia family is about to face another life-or-death crisis, and this crisis rests on our shoulders."