Chapter 747 - 514: The Wang Family’s Successive Breakthroughs (Part 2)

Master Zhang and Zheng Yi gathered together.

Whispering secrets quietly, the master and disciple took care to avoid suspicion.

The Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin wore an expression of helplessness, calling out with a hint of reproach.

Clan Leader Wang coughed gently, then waved his sleeve heavily, exuding the aura of the Foundation Establishment Realm, yet facing the slightly awkward scene before him.

Even as the leader of the clan.

This old father found it somewhat unbearable.

"It’s just a coincidence."

Under his son’s complicated gaze, Clan Leader Wang could only explain, "After all, although your father has a Top-grade Spirit Root, my cultivation progress has been slow over the years.

Adding to that some unresolved issues, the first Foundation Establishment Pill provided me with a continuous stream of Spiritual Power, the second helped me overcome my Heart Demon, and only with the third did I succeed in breaking through."

He turned away immediately after speaking.

Dismissing all awkwardness, he bowed deeply to Zheng Yi, sincerely saying, "Still, many thanks to Third Elder, many thanks to Third Elder."

The Great Elder instantly sprang up like a spring, likewise addressing Zheng Yi, "Thanks to Third Elder."

The Second Elder did the same.

Master Zhang didn’t need to be so formal.

He was Zheng Yi’s guide, and although he didn’t teach much, he did offer some help, given their relationship.

The group respectfully bowed in unison, seemingly leaving Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin aside, with only him feeling that his "injured" world had achieved "completion."

Others were immersed in the joy of their breakthrough.

Zheng Yi remained calm, with a hint of a ripple, as he personally assisted everyone to rise, saying: "Clan Leader, Great Elder, Second Elder, and Master Zhang, all of you having broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

You may appropriately consume Three Treasures Spirit Pill and Green Spirit Pill, and it’s best to keep Snow Boiling Powder nearby."

Upon hearing this, everyone thanked Zheng Yi once again.

Afterward, the Great Elder took out a storage bag from his waist, saying: "Rather than exchange for Contribution Points from the family, it’s better to entrust these resources to Master Zhang."

"Indeed."

The Second Elder agreed directly, also tossing over a storage bag.

"Master Zhang is now at the Eighth-layer Qi Refining stage, and in a few years might attempt Foundation Establishment, so preparing beforehand is not amiss."

Clan Leader Wang also took out a storage bag, saying: "Inside are all the remaining materials related to Foundation Establishment from the Wang Family, all entrusted to you, Third Elder, to arrange."

Master Zhang embarrassedly took out a storage bag, saying: "Inside are all my alchemy experiences accumulated over decades, along with various strange pill recipes I’ve collected.

Consider it my collection, and today I’ll gift it to you."

Zheng Yi grasped the four storage bags at once, smiling slightly at the elders and seniors before him.

After some pleasantries.

Zheng Yi swiftly departed from this place of trouble, bringing along Yebo and Yequ.

"The weather is nice today."

The Great Elder, seeing Zhang and Zheng Yi leave, hastily sought a topic.

"Haha, is it nice?

I think it might rain later."

The Second Elder observed around, then stepped away, separating from the nearby Great Elder to left and right.

Thus.

Only Clan Leader Wang and Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin remained in the ancestral hall.

Just as the clan leader prepared to make a hasty retreat, thinking flight was the best strategy.

Wang Xingyin, feeling aggrieved, shouted passionately.

"Father!"

He felt his heart turn cold.

For the collection of that piece of Bluestone.

He undertook a life-risking mission near the Mortal World Quarter at the Dragon Blood Mine, yet in the end not even a small share of the Foundation Establishment Pill was his.

"Do not rush or worry."

Clan Leader Wang showed embarrassment.

Yet he maintained both the dignity of a clan leader and father, saying, "Now our Wang Family has four strong Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, plus Zheng Yi, a Second-grade Alchemist, the prospects for the Wang Family are bright.

All it means is you’ll endure a bit longer, and once a new batch of Foundation Establishment Materials are found, you shall have a share, I promise as your father."

Clan Leader Wang spoke earnestly.

At that moment, Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin looked at his father’s sincere gaze, unsure whether to believe it.

"Hahaha..."

Just as father and son were gazing at each other deeply.

A burst of laughter that pierced the heavens resonated from the ancestral hall, where the ancestor of the Wang Family was secluded, the sound reaching the skies above.

"Late-stage Foundation Establishment! I, the old ancestor, broke through to late-stage Foundation Establishment! Prosperity awaits our Wang Family, rise awaits!"

The Wang Family Ancestor Wang Shan rushed out from his secluded spot in the ancestral hall, straight into the sky.

The Wang Family received more good news.

"The ancestor has broken through to late-stage Foundation Establishment! It’s time for the family to prepare a feast."

Upon hearing this, Clan Leader Wang transformed into a streak of light, flying directly to the ancestor’s side, leaving his son behind, lonely and alone.

In the sky, another three or four streaks of light followed suit.

Upon understanding the situation, the Wang Family Ancestor felt very gratified, saying: "Next we fully support Wang Family’s Third Elder Zheng Yi to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Everything else should be set aside for now, understood?

A Second-grade Alchemist, even for the Celestial Profound Sword Sect, is a valued guest.

And Zheng Yi could refine Foundation Establishment Pills even before reaching Foundation Establishment Realm; this must not be publicized.

Alchemist Zheng Yi can refine Spirit Pills needed for cultivation while still in the Qi Refining Realm; if reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, could he possibly refine pills needed for the Crystal Stage?

If reaching the Golden Core Stage..."

As the ancestor’s demeanor grew more frantic, and his words increasingly exaggerated, those around hurriedly intervened: "Ancestor, that’s thinking a bit too far ahead."

"Indeed, Ancestor should focus on our Wang Family’s current development."

Wang Shan pondered for a while, agreeing with the juniors’ words, then said: "Let’s fully assist Zheng Yi in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, everything else can wait."

The ancestor spoke, and those around him readily agreed.

And in the ancestral hall, Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin, hearing this, felt his heart turn even colder.

Could the words his father just said still hold true?

He felt as if he went from "first" to "second," and the next batch of Foundation Establishment Pills would likely still exclude him.

"Heaven and Earth..."

This young clan leader Wang Xingyin felt he was about to become the Walking Dead.

As darkness fell, all was silent and serene.

Unnoticed, Piaomiao Mountain of the Wang Family had already entered the height of summer.

The Spirit-gathering Trees planted on the mountain stood tall, their dense canopies interwoven, yet leaving large gaps perfectly distributed, preventing the mountain from plunging into complete darkness.

This pruning method greatly benefited the Wang Family’s gathering of Spiritual Qi.

Every quarter, the Wang Family would send specialized Pruners to manage them.

In the courtyard of the Second Elder, the Second Elder, expressionless, looked at Wang Miaomiao, speaking sternly: "Today, you should properly thank Third Elder.

Earlier today, the ancestor already decided.

The next batch of Foundation Establishment Pills will fully support Third Elder’s breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Whether you or the Young Clan Leader, both must wait in line, understood?"

The Second Elder repeated firmly.

Wang Miaomiao nodded in acknowledgment, accepting it.

The Second Elder straightened slightly, involuntarily reflecting: "Had you approached Zheng Yi sooner, perhaps among the current batch of Foundation Establishment Pills would have been one for you.

After all, given Alchemist Zheng Yi’s status, even if a Foundation Establishment Pill remained, would we object?"

The Second Elder casually remarked.

After all, if Zheng Yi truly left a Foundation Establishment Pill, then among the remaining few, one would inevitably fail in their breakthrough.

Anyone who fails with two Foundation Establishment Pills would likely be marginalized within the family, with no more involvement in the family’s core power.

Give them one chance and failing is understandable, but a second unsuccessful attempt means contributing elsewhere for the family; it suggests they might not be suited for guiding cultivation within the family.

Thinking this, the Second Elder felt somewhat relieved.

The most obvious difference between him and the Great Elder was the Great Elder’s Top-grade Spirit Root, whereas his was Mid-grade Spirit Root.

Clan Leader Wang also had a Mid-grade Spirit Root, but he married outside early in his life to a rare mortal woman with a Top-grade Spirit Root, so his children could potentially have Top-grade Spirit Roots too, which is why Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin is just a step away from having a supreme Spirit Root.