Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

Huang Xuan was accompanied by none other than Chen Jichuan, who had just returned to Wuhe Star.

He came back to Wuhe Star.

The first place he visited wasn't Wuhe City but Shiwu City, to meet Huang Xuan.

When he entered this world, it was the most challenging time for him. Huang Xuan had helped him cautiously and wholeheartedly, which allowed him to begin smoothly and develop steadily.

Chen Jichuan was someone who valued past relationships and remembered this kindness deeply in his heart.

That's why he hurried back to Wuhe Star, making Shiwu City his first stop.

As soon as he arrived at Shiwu City, he heard the widely-discussed incident involving Huang Xuan—the drama of the old patriarch Huang Xuan demonstrating righteousness even at the expense of his family.

The sole grandson of Huang Jiao and her only son, Wang Tan, was publicly executed in front of five generations of the Huang family.

Huang Biao was also strung up on Thunder God Tower, suffering torture.

Some admired him.

Some mocked him.

Chen Jichuan came to the Huang family, met Huang Xuan, reminisced about the past, and after understanding the reason, brought Huang Biao away. After all, Huang Biao was Huang Xuan's son and also his own disciple. Moreover, the crime was insufficient to warrant death; a month of punishment hanging on Thunder God Tower was enough.

"Rise."

Chen Jichuan motioned for Huang Biao to stand up and instructed, "For the next three years, stay in the residence and focus on closed-door cultivation. I've left some methods on Thunder God Tower; don't let anyone figure it out."

The Huang family had declared publicly that Huang Biao would be punished for three years. Now, after just a month, he had vanished. Even though it was because of Chen Jichuan's involvement, it would still prompt criticism and damage the reputation of Huang Xuan and the Huang family.

Considering this, Chen Jichuan, while removing Huang Biao, also left some measures in place. Even a Second-order True Person couldn't spot discrepancies, leading everyone to believe Huang Biao was still enduring punishment.

As long as Huang Biao didn't show himself outside, it would be fine.

"Yes!"

Huang Biao responded respectfully, his gratitude toward Chen Jichuan deepening.

Meanwhile.

Huang Xuan, feeling both ashamed and remorseful, sighed and said, "The East Master has been attentive to every detail for my Huang family. Yet, too many unworthy descendants exist within. My Huang family basks in prestige today, but with me here for now, I can barely keep them in check. Once I'm—"

Back when Chen Jichuan was rising in power, Huang Xuan had changed his form of address from "virtuous nephew" to "East Master" to show respect.

But after Chen Jichuan entered Sword City, grew rapidly, and eventually became a Divinity Transformation Ancestor, Huang Xuan continued to use "East Master." By then, the respectful address also carried a deeper sense of closeness.

"Children and grandchildren will have their own fortune."

"Uncle Huang, why worry so much?"

Chen Jichuan shook his head.

He had lived through seven Dao Fruit Worlds, cultivating in each, and had seen through the transient nature of worldly matters. Very few things were eternal.

Qi Refining Immortal Master.

Second-order True Person.

All would grow old and die eventually.

Family and bloodlines were no exception.

The Huang family was considered fortunate.

At least it had several True Persons, along with one Divinity Transformation Venerable, ensuring it wouldn't decline for five thousand years.

"I don't have high expectations for future prestige; I merely hope my descendants won't produce another disgrace like Wang Tan!"

Huang Xuan sighed.

Huang Biao, standing nearby, felt uneasy in his heart.

His father's outrage this time was completely devoid of leniency, ignoring even the tearful pleas of his younger sister Huang Jiao. Huang Biao's attempts to cover up the matter resulted in him being strung up and severely punished.

"Master's family was victimized by Duan Zhengming back in the day. Master was manipulated to the brink of collapse."

"Afterward, when Master achieved True Person status, he slaughtered the entire Duan family and didn't spare even eleven other accomplice families under Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce."

"Things from the past remain vivid in memory."

"Now Wang Tan dares to take after Duan Zhengming. Truly courting death."

Reflecting on it, Huang Biao admitted he had lost his wits.

Wang Tan's crimes included tormenting civilians, treating lives recklessly, and defiling virtuous families. Compared to Duan Zhengming's past deeds, Wang Tan's atrocities were even worse. Succumbing to his younger sister's pleas, Huang Biao attempted to conceal the matter.

"I've gotten arrogant!"

Huang Biao's heart alerted him.

If his father hadn't been ruthless this time, and if the Master found out later, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Thinking of all this, cold sweat broke out on Huang Biao's back.

Chen Jichuan, aware of what Huang Xuan and his son were worried about, smiled toward Huang Xuan and said, "Family matters are intricate and endlessly entangling. It's better to let go and leave them to the children and grandchildren. Wuhe Star's myriad sceneries and countless wonders are yours to explore. Uncle Huang, why not take Aunt along to travel and see the sights together? These years, Uncle Huang hasn't paused to rest, and Aunt has followed in your worry. You owe her too much."

"Hmm."

"I truly owe her too much."

Huang Xuan nodded thoughtfully.

Thinking about his wife and then the family, he found himself conflicted for a moment.

...

Chen Jichuan stayed at the Huang family for a few days before leaving Shiwu City, heading straight to Wuhe City.

Huang Quan and Xiao Lan were already waiting in the city.

"Master!"

"Ancestor!"

Inside White Tiger Hall, Huang Quan and Xiao Lan bowed respectfully to Chen Jichuan.

Chen Jichuan turned his gaze to both of them.

Three hundred and thirty years had sped by, and Huang Quan's cultivation had made little progress; he was now merely at the Second Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm. Having just started in the Divinity Transformation Realm, the slow pace foreshadowed limited prospects ahead.

Part of this was due to Huang Quan's confinement on Wuhe Star, where the environment and resources for cultivation were lacking.

Another part was due to Huang Quan himself.

His advancement into the Divinity Transformation Realm wasn't from his own efforts but was reliant on the Dharma Pill and Chen Jichuan's Enlightenment.

After barely breaking through, further cultivation naturally became arduous.

In sharp contrast, Xiao Lan was truly extraordinary.

Name: Xiao Lan (Avatar)

Race: Human Clan

Age: 830

Level: 36

Cultivation: Divinity Transformation·Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer

Cultivation Technique: "Nine Revolutions Gang Flame"

Magic: Soul Splitting Body Seizing Technique, Three Thousand Lotus Movement, Five Wheel Leaving Fire Formation, Six Harmonies Wandering Dragon Body, Lion and Tiger Shattering Gold Chant, Blast Step, Meteor Flying Body Technique, ... , etc.

...

Name: Xiao Lan (True Body)

Race: Immortal Vine·Moyun Vine

Age: 1740

Level: 42

Cultivation: Divinity Transformation·Primordial Unity Realm Second Layer

Cultivation Technique: "Azure Dragon Longevity Scripture"

Magic: Beast God Seven Kills, Undying Green Vine, Creation Finger, ... , etc.

...

"Human Clan Avatar: Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer!"

"Moyun True Body: Primordial Unity Realm Second Layer!"

Looking at Xiao Lan, Chen Jichuan couldn't help but feel a storm brewing in his heart.

It had been a hundred years since their separation outside Sumeru Mountain.

A hundred years could feel both long and short.

But Xiao Lan's extraordinary rise from just three hundred and thirty years ago, when she ascended to Divinity Transformation, to breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer one hundred seventy years ago, was already astonishing.

And now, even more unbelievably, she had shattered barriers, reaching the Primordial Unity Realm Second Layer!

"Three hundred and thirty years!"

"Primordial Unity Realm Second Layer?!"

Even if Chen Jichuan held the highest expectations for Xiao Lan, the realization of her rapid progress left him stunned. Considering his own toil at Magic Sound Mountain, spending countless resources to only reach the Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer, he felt a pang of bitterness in his heart: "How could she be so fast?!"

Chen Jichuan thought of Xiao Lan—

"Supreme Bone."

"Crystal Core."

"Red Dust Experience."

Xiao Lan's rapid ascension in cultivation was undoubtedly linked to these factors. Likely, treasures obtained from Sumeru Mountain, combined with her possession of the "Azure Dragon Longevity Scripture" passed on by Chen Jichuan, played significant roles.

Foundation.

Treasures.

Life lessons and experience.

Advanced cultivation techniques.

With such all-encompassing support, Xiao Lan had managed to break through her limits and reach the Primordial Unity Realm Second Layer.

Her true body's progress also spurred her avatar's cultivation, lifting it to the Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer, matching Chen Jichuan's level.

"Freak!"

Chen Jichuan's inner waves of shock remained concealed, as he verbally reassured Huang Quan and Xiao Lan, "No need to be overly polite—please sit."

"Yes."

The two sat down.

Chen Jichuan began to inquire about Wuhe Star's development over the past three hundred years.

At their level, Wuhe Immortal Sect offered little to write home about.

The population had grown, along with increased Qi Refinement cultivators and True Persons. The Galaxy Sword Sect and True Martial Immortal Sect had integrated further, with nothing particularly remarkable to note.

Ultimately, across three hundred years, Wuhe Immortal Sect still only possessed two Divinity Transformation cultivators, with no new breakthroughs to Divinity Transformation.

"There's an insurmountable gap between True Persons and Divinity Transformation cultivators."

"Over the years, the sect did have several promising candidates capable of ascending to Divinity Transformation. Both disciple and Lan Fairy have given guidance to some individuals, but they all ultimately failed."

Huang Quan, having attained Divinity Transformation with ease, didn't think much of it initially. But over the span of these three hundred years, witnessing one after another of the sect's peak True Persons struggle unsuccessfully and eventually pass away, he had come to understand just how arduous the path to Divinity Transformation was. Gratitude and a deeper appreciation filled him.

"To ascend to Divinity Transformation, talent, resources, and luck are all indispensable."

"It's unquestionably difficult."

Chen Jichuan nodded in agreement.

Turning to Huang Quan, he said, "Later, compile the profiles of all High-level True Persons within the sect, including detailed life records."

"Disciple will handle it immediately."

Huang Quan stood up to comply.

"No rush."

"This matter can wait for a few days."

Chen Jichuan waved his hand dismissively, telling the two, "This time, I plan to stay on Wuhe Star for a while—perhaps a hundred years, perhaps longer. You two have been overseeing Wuhe Star for three hundred and thirty years, which is long enough. The vast and magnificent starry sky deserves exploration. Both of you should consider venturing out to witness its wonders."

As he spoke.

Chen Jichuan took out six Magical Treasures, all of Third-order caliber.

They were acquired from Sumeru Mountain's Seven Treasures Pond—the treasures he had obtained but couldn't use himself. With short-term financial stability, he decided against selling them and chose instead to grant them to Huang Quan and Xiao Lan, particularly Xiao Lan.

Huang Quan was unaware of their value.

But being well-versed in the starry sky, Xiao Lan knew the worth of each Magical Treasure to an exacting degree.

Among the six, two were Travel Treasures similar to the Universe Spirit Shuttle, each worth over twenty million Spirit Crystals.

Add to these two Flying Swords and two suits of armor, each valued no less than five million Spirit Crystals.

Altogether, nearly seventy million Spirit Crystals.

A truly monumental offering.

Even for Xiao Lan, turning the tables on her internal honesty, the idea of gifting a set of treasures valued at thirty-five million Spirit Crystals to her own disciple wasn't difficult.

But offering such treasures indiscriminately to merely fellow sect members or juniors without much interaction? She couldn't guarantee she'd be so generous.

Reflecting on this, Xiao Lan's perception of Chen Jichuan subtly shifted again: "This man may be cunning, but he's remarkably generous toward his people."

Unaware of these nuances, Huang Quan instead hurriedly said, "Disciple's cultivation is shallow. Overseeing Wuhe Star works, but venturing into the starry sky might be beyond my ability."

Part of his reason was genuine concern over his limited strength.

The other was a reluctance to see his Master remain restrained on Wuhe Star.

A departure into another realm would undoubtedly carry uncertainties. Any delays or fatalities could leave Wuhe Star vulnerable, entangling his Master further in the sect's and the planet's security.

Knowing his limited future prospects, Huang Quan sought no glory; he simply wished to support his Master as much as possible in gratitude for years of mentorship.

He was unwilling to leave.

As for Xiao Lan, with her true body having already ventured far and accomplished much, her avatar remaining on Wuhe Star offered both stability and a strategic alliance with Chen Jichuan. Moreover, it allowed her to explore deeper truths, strengthen ties, and build reciprocal benefits for the future.

So, she also felt no urgency to leave.

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