Chapter 79

Upon hearing this, the head of the Wu family was stunned.

Did they know that the enormous wealth possessed by Tao’s grandfather’s family had been accumulated over dozens of generations?

That was the result of generations of efforts from the Li family. It was the accumulation of hundreds of years, the very foundation of the Li family.

No one knew exactly how wealthy the Li family was, but the spiritual stones they owned were undoubtedly a terrifying number. The Li family’s position in the cultivation world was one that countless cultivators in their lifetime could never match.

To surpass Tao’s grandfather and become the new richest in the cultivation world would be like a fantasy.

But judging by the confident tone of the conversation, it seemed like they were quite confident? Confidence was of course a good thing, but blind confidence was unnecessary. Relying solely on one person and a melon to surpass the accumulation of dozens of generations of the Li family seemed like a dream.

With a polite smile on his face, the head of the Wu family was mentally muttering to himself when the Melon-Eating System suddenly shouted.

【Host!!!】

Ning Xu, “What’s going on?”

【The battle in the back garden has reached a heated stage.】

【If you hurry to watch now, you’ll be able to witness the most exciting part of this battle. Watching this fight will benefit your cultivation.】

【Who knows, you might gain some insight from this battle between high-level cultivators!】

【It would be a shame to miss such a high-level cultivator battle.】

Ning Xu understood this point. However, as a Qi Refining Stage cultivator, wasn’t it dangerous to recklessly enter the domain of a battle between high-level cultivators? Moreover, they were currently at the Wu family’s estate, and since there was no sign of any disturbance in the back garden, it meant that the goddess had set up a barrier to lock the area, preventing ordinary cultivators from entering.

This was a battle meant for them alone. Others had neither the qualifications nor the ability to intervene.

None of the guests present, except for Ning Xu, knew what was happening in the back garden.

Under such circumstances, even if she wanted to watch, it wouldn’t be an easy task. Wait…

Ning Xu suddenly asked, “What is the cultivation level of the head of the Wu family?”

The Melon-Eating System chuckled, 【Full Nascent Soul Stage.】

Ning Xu continued, “If I bring him to the back garden, can he break the goddess’s barrier?”

The Melon-Eating System quickly replied, 【No. But the Wu family is his territory, and there are traces of formations all over the place. This is the Wu family’s home ground. He can use special methods to observe what’s happening inside the barrier.】

Ning Xu quickly came up with an idea. “Alright, I’ll lead him over now!”

The head of the Wu family, who had been innocently listening to the conversation, thought: … She’s targeting me.

However, a battle between Body Integration Stage cultivators… He also wanted to witness it.

After speaking, Ning Xu looked at the head of the Wu family and proactively invited, “Head of the Wu family, are you free right now? If you are, why don’t we go to the back garden and chat while we watch?”

The head of the Wu family readily agreed, “Sure, there’s nothing pressing. I was actually hoping to hear more from fellow Daoist about Ah Chen’s experiences in the Tianya Secret Realm.”

The two hit it off and walked toward the back garden together.

The others naturally followed in silence.

Ning Xu casually glanced back and noticed that the excellent furnace cauldron had also mixed into their group.

The Melon-Eating System muttered, 【Is this male demon really trying to stick to you? Why is he following us?】 Otherwise, why would he be with them?

Ning Xu responded to the Melon-Eating System while handling the head of the Wu family, “It’s unlikely. Maybe he’s just here for the excitement. Or he might think that following us will lead him to the goddess.”

The Melon-Eating System still believed the excellent furnace cauldron had ulterior motives and harbored designs on Ning Xu.

【Although I’m quite tempted by his Yuan Yang, he should give up on this idea! The Innocent Cultivator is the most reliable!】

The head of the Wu family: …

The others: …

Ning Xu pretended she hadn’t heard.

As they were approaching the back garden, the head of the Wu family indeed sensed something was off.

He waved his hand, stopping the others from advancing.

“The situation is wrong.”

Ning Xu was stunned for a moment, her expression showing confusion as she asked, “Head of the Wu family, what do you mean by ‘wrong’?”

The head of the Wu family’s expression grew serious, his voice heavy. “There are clear energy fluctuations here. Clearly, high-level cultivators have set up a special barrier. No one else should enter!”

“If I’m not mistaken, there should be high-level cultivators fighting inside!”

Upon hearing this, the Wu family members, along with Ning Xu’s fellow disciples, all revealed looks of surprise.

Some were genuinely surprised, while others were pretending.

Wu Luchen, who was just within the range of the mental conversation, scratched his head and asked, “Huh? High-level cultivators? Are they stronger than your cultivation level, Grandpa?”

Wu family’s second young master managed to get close to Ning Xu and naturally overheard her and the Melon-Eating System’s mental conversation. At this moment, he acted as if he knew nothing and urgently spoke, “Grandpa, in your opinion, what level of cultivator is fighting inside?”

Another Wu family member, looking worried, said, “Why did they choose to fight in our Wu family’s back garden? If that’s the case, the feud between these two high-level cultivators will drag our Wu family into it, won’t it?”

The other Wu family members who couldn’t hear the mental conversation also wore anxious and worried expressions.

“Yeah, they won’t drag us into it, will they?”

“Head of the family, a fight between high-level cultivators is not a small matter. What should we do now?”

The excellent furnace cauldron gazed thoughtfully at the seemingly peaceful back garden in the distance, unable to help but think: The cultivation world is truly not lacking in remarkable individuals.

Just as the Wu family members were left clueless and stunned by this news, the head of the Wu family calmly spoke, “Let me see who has set up the domain in my back garden!”

With that, the head of the Wu family used a special formation to reveal the scene inside the barrier. It was as if the fog had been blown away, revealing the true back garden to the Wu family members and Ning Xu’s group.

Because Tao had set up a high-level barrier, she, Elder Wu, and Lan Chun had completely unleashed their abilities, causing a chaotic battle inside the barrier.

This was the first time Ning Xu had witnessed a fight between Nascent Soul and Body Integration cultivators.

To be honest, she couldn’t understand much of it. In fact, she couldn’t even clearly see their movements. However, the terrifying spiritual pressure that could destroy the heavens and earth made her feel it even through the domain.

Except for a few cultivators with higher cultivation, the rest of them, like Ning Xu, could only feel the same intense pressure. The Wu family members were all stunned in place.

Someone muttered, “It’s actually the goddess…”

Even the Innocent Cultivator and the excellent furnace cauldron were deeply staring at the scene before them.

The Melon-Eating System transformed into a qualified commentator, explaining the situation of the battle to Ning Xu.

【Tao’s “zither music”, part of it is attacking Lan Chun, while another part is protecting Elder Wu. Elder Wu is a weapon cultivator, and he briefly trapped Lan Chun with the sixth-grade spiritual weapon he forged.】

【Although it only lasted for a few seconds, every second in a fight between high-level cultivators is crucial. This one second could change the outcome of the battle.】

【Now, pay attention to Lan Chun’s movements. Wait, I think I’ve spotted something!】

【Big floral panties! So tacky, so tacky!】

Ning Xu, “Who?” Who’s wearing big floral panties?

The Melon-Eating System chuckled 【Lan Chun, tsk tsk, I can’t believe she has such taste… By the way, I didn’t finish asking earlier, what did you see?】

Hearing this, the head of the Wu family couldn’t help but think: This voice is explaining too thoroughly. It’s serious for just three seconds.

Who cares about the floral panties Lan Chun is wearing today?

Well, actually, he was curious. He didn’t expect Lan Chun to like big flowers.

Ning Xu observed for a moment and replied, “I can only see the afterimage of her sword strikes.”

【Her sword strikes are fast, and the sword force is powerful, but in the brief time she was trapped by Elder Wu’s spiritual weapon, Tao’s goddess has already set up a net with her zither music. She can’t break through Tao’s zither music attack.】

【Lan Chun is clearly at a disadvantage.】

The battle within the domain was changing rapidly.

Even a small move in a battle between high-level cultivators could be incredibly powerful.

The head of the Wu family had a complex expression. Even though he was already a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, he couldn’t help but start to envy this younger generation.

Such detailed and patient explanations, even he had never experienced.

Ning Xu gazed at the three fighting cultivators, their dazzling moves and world-destroying power… At this moment, the spiritual energy in her body began to surge.

The people around her immediately noticed this change.

At that moment, the Melon-Eating System excitedly spoke, 【Host, you’re about to form your foundation!】

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—”Yuan Yang” (元阳) typically refers to vital life energy in traditional Chinese medicine or Taoist philosophy, representing a balance of Yin and Yang forces. It can symbolize the essential energy or cosmic balance that sustains life and health.