Ye Feixue subconsciously stroked her long hair and asked leisurely, "Big Brother, what are you thinking? Do you want me to go to the Dan Yang Sect or stay in the Lu Clan?"
"I can't decide your life for you. Everything depends on your decision."
Lu Xuanji said, "Staying in the Lu Clan has the disadvantage of having fewer resources. The resources provided by the Lu Clan are definitely not as good as those provided by the Dan Yang Sect. The 'Nine Heavens Flame Technique' given to you can only be cultivated to the third level of the Zifu stage. As for the rest of the Cultivation Methods, you will need to search for them. However, if you stay in the Lu Clan, you will become the Patriarch of the Lu Clan in the future. You will have half of the resources of the entire Lu Clan."
"Our Lu Clan is very small, but we also have very few troublesome matters. The entire clan is united to the extreme. If you want to carry forward the Lu Clan, there will be less internal strife."
"If you join the Dan Yang Sect, you will be able to obtain many resources, as well as top-tier Cultivation Methods and techniques. You might even become the disciple of a Golden Core stage grandmaster. However, the downside is that the Dan Yang Sect has many factions. The internal strife is very fierce, and accidents can happen at any time... Also, in the Dan Yang Sect, the Lu Clan only has one Foundation Establishment representative. You won't get much support."
"Naturally, I'll stay in the Lu Clan," Ye Feixue said. "I have a Heavenly Spiritual Root. Advancing to the Golden Core stage requires very little resources. There's not much difference between staying in the Lu Clan and staying in the Dan Yang Sect. Why would I need to fall into a whirlpool just for the sake of some resources?"
"Everyone in the Lu Clan treats me quite well. This place is also extremely safe. There are some Zifu disciples in the Dan Yang Sect who are nearing the end of their lifespans. There are also Golden Core stage cultivators who are nearing the end of their lifespans. If I enter, I'm afraid I'll be possessed and lose myself."
Heavenly Spiritual Roots had very low requirements for resources. There was no need to join the Dan Yang Sect at all.
The Dan Yang Sect was also not safe. For many cultivators who were about to pass away, or for those who were seriously injured and on the verge of death, possessing a Heavenly Spiritual Roots cultivator was considered a supreme possession.
Possession was also very particular.
Cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage disdained possession, because Nascent Soul True Monarchs were already able to manipulate the laws of Heaven and Earth and enter the cycle of reincarnation. There was no need for them to possess anyone.
Possession was mainly for the Golden Core stage and Zifu stage cultivators.
Cultivators who were also possessed were mainly in the Qi Refinement stage. Qi Refinement stage cultivators had weak souls and were the easiest to possess.
However, when a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator had a strong soul, it would be difficult for the soul to merge with the physical body after possession. They would repel each other and would be incompatible.
After possessing a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, it would be very difficult to enter the Zifu stage.
When the Zifu stage awakened the Upper Dantian, the soul would be so powerful that it would be impossible to possess.
Qi Refinement stage cultivators were the most vulnerable.
Similarly, among Qi Refinement stage cultivators, Four Spiritual Roots and Five Spiritual Roots were the safest, because their aptitude just was not worth possessing. Three, Two, and Abnormal Spiritual Roots were more in more danger.
If they were in the Dan Yang Sect with a strong background or a strong backer, those old cultivators would not dare to possess them.
Ye Feixue did not have a big background and a big backer. She was also a cultivator with Heavenly Spirit Root. Entering the Dan Yang Sect was simply like entering the jaws of a tiger. If she was careless, she would become someone else's dowry.
Of course, it was also possible that she was wrong. The Elders of the Dan Yang Sect were upright and virtuous. They loved their juniors and would not do anything like possessing them.
However, Ye Feixue did not intend to test the human nature of those Golden Core Elders.
Human nature would often disappoint you.
Hearing this, Lu Xuanji smiled and said, "Congratulations on staying in the Lu Clan. We will go and pay our respects to the Great Elder and the Clan Leader."
"Okay." Ye Feixue nodded.
When they arrived at the cave abode, they paid their respects to the Great Elder and the Clan Leader.
"Okay, okay." The Great Elder nodded, "Little Xue, with you in the Lu Clan, I can be at ease."
The Clan Leader also said, "Little Xue is so naive. Xuanji, you have to protect her well."
"I will," Lu Xuanji said.
"Little Xue will be Xuanji's Dao Companion from today onwards. On the road of cultivation, only by relying on each other can we go far," the Great Elder said. "Cultivation sects are essentially formed by the union of many cultivation families. For example, the Dan Yang Sect is formed by the three great families, the Ye family, the Ming family, and the Zhao family, as well as a number of small families. "
"They walk together for common interests. Internal conflicts and factions are endless. If you join the Dan Yang Sect, you have to take sides. Otherwise, you won't be able to go far."
"Cultivation clans are mainly based on bloodline. There are at least only a dozen or so cultivators in the clans and a thousand or so at most. There are fewer people, the forces are small, and there are fewer troublesome matters. Therefore, clans are relatively united."
"As for rogue cultivators, they mainly travel in groups of three or five. Sometimes, some large sects or cultivation clans are destroyed and reduced to rogue cultivators. There are also some rogue cultivators who form clans and become cultivation clans."
"Similarly, there are some cultivation clans that expand their power to a certain extent and turn into cultivation sects."
"Only when you husband and wife work together can you go further."
"I will," Ye Feixue said.
"Clan Leader, I understand," Lu Xuanji nodded and said.
The Clan Leader was happy.
At this moment, an ear-piercing sound rang out. Along with the sound, a series of hurried and nervous shouts rang out.
Choo-choo!
The great formation that surrounded Mount Ziyang began to operate. In the void, numerous runes rose up. These runes were fluctuating and emitting a purple color as they continuously converged together, they turned into a light barrier that completely enveloped Mount Ziyang.
Bang! Bang!
At this moment, a ray of destructive light collided with Mount Ziyang. The waves of destruction came one after another.
Mount Ziyang was shaking, and so was the cave abode.
Boom boom... Boom!
The earth was shaking.
Lu Xuanji steadied himself. He asked, "Clan Leader, what happened?"
"As expected, what should have come has come. Someone has made a move against the Lu Clan." As the Clan Leader spoke, a trace of viciousness flashed in his eyes. "They gave up on probing and decided to attack us. This is a ruthless move against Mount Ziyang."
Lu Xuanji said, "We have paid a tribute to the Dan Yang Sect. Aren't those clans afraid of the punishment of the Dan Yang Sect?"
"Those clans won't make a move, but some Black Gloves and some itinerant cultivators will," the Clan Leader said. "Xuanji, I'm going out. You have to be careful. If things get messy, remember to run away."
As he spoke, the Clan Leader disappeared. The Great Elder also disappeared.
Lu Xuanji's mood became gloomy and cold. The worst had happened.
They were being attacked right now. Even if the Dan Yang Sect did take revenge afterward, they would still be dead. What was the point of revenge?
"Quick, prepare for the worst." As Lu Xuanji spoke, he pulled Ye Feixue away.
...
Boom boom boom!
A group of 30 cultivators appeared at the foot of Mount Ziyang.
These cultivators were all Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
One of them was the leader. He emanated a terrifying aura. He was a Grand Zifu disciple.
"Flaming Sun Skyfire."
This Zifu disciple activated his pill furnace. The pill furnace began to transform, transforming into a three-meter tall cauldron. The dragon-tiger carvings on the cauldron flickered with a resplendent light, as though they were about to be revived. The runes within the pill furnace began to transform. At the bottom of the pill furnace, the boundless flames stretched to 300 meters long, sweeping towards Mount Ziyang.
Huff huff huff.
The Flaming Sun Skyfire was burning and sweeping toward Mount Ziyang.
On Mount Ziyang, the protection formation activated, and a barrier rose to protect the mountain.
Bang bang!
The energies collided, and they were melting.