Just when everyone was extremely happy, Ling Quan suddenly received a message from Supreme Elder Wen Ping and found that many people were approaching Lingquan Mountain from all directions.
Ling Quan snorted coldly, his eyes filled with coldness.
The elixir Xiao Zhan helped to refine had already made his and a group of elders' injuries much better.
Moreover, the sect-protecting formation was also repaired by Xiao Zhan, and its defensive power was even higher than before.
Therefore, when he learned that someone was attacking, not only was he not worried at all, he also planned to lead the entire Lingquan Mountain to fight the invading enemy.
Xiao Zhan saw the fighting spirit on the faces of the surrounding elders and slowly said:
"I wish you all a successful start."
After saying that, Xiao Zhan turned around and flew towards his residence.
Yang Qi was now standing next to his master Pang Zhi, holding the magic weapon tightly in his hand, his eyes filled with the flames of battle.
But the sect leader Ling Quan looked at him and said slowly:
"This time, we are sure to block the attack, and we may even make the people of the Hehuan Sect pay a heavy price."
"Yang Qi, go back and wait on Elder Xiao to make sure no one takes advantage of the chaos to attack Elder Xiao."
Yang Qi nodded, then turned and flew away.
Ling Quan looked at the group of elders around him.
He knew that the Hehuan Sect must have arranged for other concubines to work in Lingquan Mountain.
It is even possible that they are among the elders present.
He imagined that if he were a member of the Hehuan Sect, after learning that there was a sixth-grade alchemist in Lingquan Mountain, he would definitely find a way to capture or even assassinate this alchemist.
Therefore, he was a little worried about Xiao Zhan's safety.
But when Xiao Zhan left just now, he gave him a look that meant there was no need to worry about his safety.
Xiao Zhan returned to the yard and saw Yang Qi coming back. He didn't say much, sat cross-legged under the big tree, and then started practicing.
Yang Qi looked toward the mountain gate with worry.
Xiao Zhan closed his eyebrows slightly and slowly said:
"Don't worry."
The simple four words seemed to have magic power, making Yang Qi's mood gradually calm down.
He looked at Xiao Zhan with admiration, cupped his fists and said:
"Senior Brother Xiao, I really admire you."
"No wonder you are not only strong, but also have such high attainments in alchemy and formations. Your diligence in cultivation is really a role model for us."
Xiao Zhan smiled faintly:
"That's because my whole life has been accompanied by endless battles."
"If I don't seize any time to become stronger, I may die at any time."
"So, crisis is the best source of motivation."
Yang Qi nodded.
He knew what Xiao Zhan said was right.
As a disciple of the Hehuan Sect, he would not be in much danger unless he encountered someone from a hostile force.
When others hear that he is a disciple of Lingquan Mountain, most of the time they will treat him with courtesy.
This is not an isolated case.
There is a very interesting phenomenon, that is, these big forces select some extremely talented disciples to train them with all their strength.
Then these extremely talented disciples have a condescending mentality amidst the praise and courtesy from people in the world.
In fact, the strength they display is often daunting.
However, one day, when they meet a genius who has truly emerged from fighting and grinding, they will realize how ridiculous they are.
Just like Jia Yin and Jia Wang of the Jia family.
As the leaders of the younger generation of the Jia family, the two of them are much better than the geniuses cultivated by big forces such as Hehuan Sect and Lingquan Mountain.
But when the two met Xiao Zhan, one was killed and the other was deeply shocked.
Jia family land.
Jia Yin sat cross-legged in a bamboo building and slowly opened his eyes.
He has been in retreat since he came back, but every time he retreats, he can't help but think in his mind
It appeared that Jia Wang couldn't even block Xiao Zhan's move that day.
He suddenly felt that his training seemed to be meaningless.
There was a strong sense of frustration in his heart. It felt like no matter how hard he practiced, he would never be Xiao Zhan's opponent.
Jia Baoshan's voice came from the bamboo forest nearby:
"If you can't calm down, just have a drink with me."
Hearing this, Jia Yin came out of the bamboo tower.
He came deep into the bamboo forest.
There is a stone table and two stone benches here.
At this time, there were several bottles of wine on the table.
Jia Yin poured a glass of wine for his father, Jia Baoshan, and drank a glass himself.
"Ever since you came back, things haven't been right." Jia Baoshan picked up the wine glass and looked at Jia Yin calmly:
"Tell me."
Jia Yin sighed:
"Dad, I have always felt that my talent and strength are far beyond those of my peers."
"But now I suddenly realize that in the entire chaotic world, I may not count as anything."
"Not to mention our ancestors of the Jia family, fellow clan elders, there are many hidden powers out there."
"Tell me, what is the purpose of my practice?"
Hearing this question, Jia Baoshan frowned.
He drank a glass of wine, then slowly put down the glass, looked at Jia Yin and said:
"Being able to ask this question shows that you are growing."
"If a person, especially those of us who are cultivators, does not realize that there are people outside the world and there is a world outside the world, then he is destined not to live long."
After a pause, Jia Baoshan looked at Jia Yin and asked slowly:
"What do you think our ancestors of the Jia family are like outside?"
Jia Yin frowned:
"I'm afraid it's not worth mentioning in front of those real powers."
Jia Baoshan nodded:
"But even so, our ancestor can protect our Jia family."
Seeing that Jia Yin was confused, Jia Baoshan said in a deep voice:
"We don't know how many enemies we will encounter and how many dangers we will encounter in this life."
"But every time you become stronger, you will have one less enemy, and your family, your family, and your friends will be one less dangerous."
"This is what practice is all about."
Jia Yin was stunned on the spot.
Jia Baoshan picked up the wine glass and said with a smile:
"Of course, precisely because there are so many truly strong men and powerful people ahead, the road to cultivation is destined to be extremely long and difficult."
"But...this is also the interesting part of training."
"Think about it, millions of years from now, tens of millions of years from now, if you can stand at the true peak and look back on your experiences along the way, then you may have a better taste when you drink again."
Jia Yin breathed out a breath, and his dim eyes gradually became clear:
"Thank you father for your teaching!"
"I know what to do."
Jia Baoshan nodded, changed the topic and asked:
"What do you think I should do with Jia Wang?"
Jia Yin frowned for a moment, shook his head and said truthfully:
"I am not sure."
"Personally, I don't think Jia Wang has much influence on your father, Jia Youyi and Jia Bing competing for the position of clan leader."
Jia Baoshan said yes:
"You're right."
"What about later?"
"In a few years, if you still want to choose a clan leader, Jia Wang will be your competitor."
"So, I definitely can't let Jia Wang live."
"Besides..." Jia Baoshan narrowed his eyes:
"Yin'er, based on my understanding of the clan elders, I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."
"I never felt that I could be the leader of this clan from the beginning.
You can tell by the cold attitude of the clan elders. "
"I don't think Jia Youyi and Jia Bing are better than me either."
Jia Yin was stunned:
"Father, I don't understand."
Jia Baoshan frowned:
"There is one thing that is considered a secret in our Jia family."
"Many, many years ago, our Jia family had a peerless genius named Jia Xiaotian."
Jia Baoshan glanced at Jia Yin, exhaled a thick breath and said:
"When Jia Xiaotian was your age, he already had strength comparable to the clan elders."
"At that time, everyone was looking forward to waiting for Jia Xiaotian to fully grow up and lead our Jia family to soar into the sky."
"Everyone thinks that Jia Xiaotian will be the most powerful patriarch of our Jia family."
Hearing this, Jia Yin was shocked.
At his age, can he be comparable to the clan elders?
What a terrifying talent and strength that is!
"But!" Jia Baoshan shook his head, picked up the wine glass and said:
"He is such a peerless genius, but when he went out for training, he met a mortal woman."
"And Jia Xiaotian is also a person who is conceited to the core."
"For more than ten years, there was no news about him, and the clan elders were unable to contact him."
"Later I learned that he was killed by a mysterious strong man in order to protect the mortal woman, leaving only a child."
Having said this, Jia Baoshan exhaled a breath of turbid air and his eyes shone brightly:
"That's the point I'm trying to make."
"This matter is a top secret in our Jia family."
"Other than the clan leader, other clan elders, and ancestors, I'm probably the only one who knows."
"Even I'm not sure whether Jia Xiaotian really left a child behind."
"If a child is left behind, I believe that the clan elders will do their best to cultivate it."
Jia Yin suddenly looked sharply:
"So, father, what you are saying is that the clan allows you, Jia Youyi and Jia Bing to compete for the position of clan leader, just to hide the truth from others. In fact, they may have been secretly training the child left by Jia Xiaotian as the clan leader? "
Jia Baoshan drank the wine in one gulp, nodded and said:
"If that child really exists, then the possibility is very high!".
Jia Yin was silent for a while, then poured a glass of wine for his father again:
"Father, withdraw from the competition."
Jia Baoshan shook his head:
"If this is true, then even if I want to quit, the clan elders will not agree."
"Just like Jia Bing, although he announced his withdrawal from the competition in front of the clan elders, in fact, who would believe it?"
"Whether I like it or not, this game must continue!"
Speaking of this, Jia Baoshan narrowed his eyes:
"The Jia family seems to be stable now, but in fact, it has reached the cusp of a storm."
"According to the information I have received, other hidden families have been coveting our Jia family's marrow washing pool. Judging from some arrangements of the clan elders, I am afraid that our Jia family is about to face a huge impact."
Jia Baoshan exhaled a thick breath:
"Yin'er, I have arranged a way out for you, but now is not the time to tell you."
"But there is one sentence you must remember."
Jia Baoshan's tone became extremely serious:
"Besides the Jia family, you must have your own trump card."
"Not only your strength, but also your connections, resources in your hands, including truly trustworthy partners and friends, these will help you survive crisis after crisis in the future!"
"If you meet someone who has more talent and strength than you, if that person is worthy of your friendship, then you must be friends with him."
"Even if the other party is always stronger than you, it doesn't matter, because that means that you may learn from some of your own solutions.
Escape from the inevitable crisis! "
