Family cultivation of immortality: from Fairy Cat Valley to the Nine Divine Realms

Chapter 1827 Entrance to the Central Ancestral Vein

“Thirdly…” Xuanweizi paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, “is the exploration of our common origin, the Central Ancestral Vein.”

When Zhang Xuan heard the other party mention the Central Ancestral Vein, his heart stirred.

Xuanweizi slowly said, "The nine dragon veins, though different in origin, share the same source. After the ancient and desolate calamities, the nine veins separated, but the sages of my Xuanxu Great Realm have never given up on exploring the source of the dragon veins, that is, the central ancestral vein."

"Over the long years, we have collected many ancient relics, broken tablets and bamboo slips scattered in the corners of the heavens, and even some remnants of the Great Dao from earlier eras."

“As one of the Nine Veins, and having survived countless calamities, your domain may possess crucial imprints that even you yourselves are unaware of.” Xuanweizi looked at Zhang Xuan, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Our cooperation is to integrate the clues and resources we both possess to jointly explore the secrets of the Nine Veins and the location of the Central Ancestral Vein. This is not for the selfish interests of any one person or realm, but to find a true path to transcendence for us, the descendants of the Nine Veins!"

Xuanweizi's proposal progressed step by step, from the most practical mutual support and exchange of immortal materials and arts, all the way up to the ultimate vision of exploring the central ancestral vein.

The final exploration of the Central Ancestral Vein is particularly enticing and cleverly binds the Nine Divine Realms and the Mysterious Void Realm together.

It must be said that this statement was grand in scope and full of sincerity.

Jiao'er, Zhang Xuan, and the others quickly communicated again using their divine senses.

The other party's proposal was indeed attractive, especially in terms of intelligence and resources, which were urgently needed by the Nine Divine Realms.

The reforging of order in the Holy Light Divine Court and the Origin Contract of the Great Dao have also increased credibility.

However, doubts remain. The other party's obsession with the Central Ancestral Vein and their special attention to Zhang Xuan seem to suggest that they have information about him possessing the Path to Immortality.

Moreover, in the so-called joint exploration of the central ancestral vein, who holds the dominant power?

How should the discovered "results" be distributed?

“What Senior Xuanweizi said is indeed tempting.” Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before speaking, “However, this matter is of great importance and cannot be decided by just a few of us. Moreover, the details of the cooperation are numerous and complex, and cannot be settled in a short time. Senior, could you allow us to discuss this in detail within our Nine Domains? Furthermore, Senior mentioned that there is a late-stage Golden Immortal Venerable in the Xuanxu Great Realm. I wonder what the Venerable’s attitude is towards this cooperation? Has a consensus been reached within your realm?”

Xuanweizi nodded with a smile: "That's how it should be. The chief supervisor of the Zhou Tian Jian in my realm is Venerable Dongxuan, who gave full authority over this trip. My master said: If the nine divine realms are indeed capable and can assist me, then we should treat them sincerely and work together to accomplish great things. If they are all show and no substance, or stubborn and unyielding... then we should act as we see fit."

Now, they have chosen the option of "treating them with sincerity".

"As for the consensus within the realm," Xuanweizi paused slightly, "it is generally fine. Of course, there are different opinions in any realm. But as long as Master Dongxuan approves and the Zhou Tianjian promotes it, there will be no major problems."

With that said, the tone of the initial contact was set.

Over the next few days, the two sides began more specific discussions.

Every contract went through repeated back-and-forth negotiations and debates.

Xuanweizi made concessions on many minor terms, demonstrating his great sincerity in cooperation.

However, on core issues, such as jointly exploring the Central Ancestral Vein, the Xuanxu Great Realm insists on having the dominant position and will not yield an inch, arguing its case based on reason.

Zhang Xuan keenly sensed that the Xuanxu Great Realm's interest in the Central Ancestral Vein far exceeded its interest in high-level resources and alliances.

They seemed convinced that Zhang Xuan himself held the key.

This made Zhang Xuan more vigilant, and he also shifted his focus in the cooperation to using the intelligence and resources of the Xuanxu Great Realm to strengthen himself as quickly as possible, and to participate in the exploration of the outer regions of the Nine Divine Realms to a limited extent.

I will never reveal even a fraction of the core secrets about my own path to immortality and my sect.

The discussions lasted for a full month.

Finally, the contract, written in the runes of the Great Dao, was drawn up.

This includes establishing a relatively safe boundary marker located somewhere between the two boundaries as a ward/district.

Both sides jointly explored the legacy of the Nine Veins and divided the spoils of war according to their contributions.

They signed the Great Dao Origin Contract, etc., using one percent of the original Qi and fortune of both parties' territories as collateral.

This draft is comprehensive and maximizes the practical benefits for both sides.

The Starry Sky Ferry of the Profound Void Realm docked at the floating island outside the Nine Luminaries Grand Array.

Accompanied by cultivators from the Nine Domains, Xuanweizi, Yuheng Immortal Lord, and others began a limited tour of some non-core areas of the Nine Divine Domains.

In the boundless void, atop a floating island, beneath a dome formed of starlight, the two groups of cultivators sat facing each other once more.

Half a month has passed since the last draft of the contract was finalized.

The Starry Sky Ferry of the Mysterious Void Realm remains anchored in the distance.

"...Regarding the list of the first batch of exchanged materials, the ninth-grade immortal materials from the Xuanxu Great Realm, such as Zhou Tian Xing Chen Sha and Void Immortal Jade, have miraculous effects on stabilizing space and refining high-grade array bases. As for the True Immortal Puppet provided by your side, our array masters and weapon blacksmiths have studied it and believe that it does have unique features."

In the Xuanxu Great Realm, an elderly True Immortal in the late stage named Yuhengzi pointed to the list of runes flashing on the light screen in front of him and spoke in a calm tone.

Zhang Xuan nodded slightly: "It's good that Fellow Daoist Yuheng agrees. We can discuss the specific exchange ratio later."

“That’s exactly right.” Xuanweizi tapped his whisk lightly, indicating his agreement.

When the discussions about the trade of advanced materials came to an end, Zhang Xuan had a sudden thought: it was time to probe the issue that concerned him most.

He picked up the spiritual tea in front of him, took a sip, put down the teacup, and asked as if casually, "Senior Xuanweizi, I have a question that I am curious about, but I don't know if I should ask it."

Xuanweizi turned his gaze to Zhang Xuan, a gentle smile on his face: "Fellow Daoist Zhang, please ask without hesitation."

Zhang Xuan slowly said, "Senior once said that the sages of the Xuanxu Great Realm have never given up on exploring the source of the dragon vein, which is the central ancestral vein. Presumably, your realm knows more about the location of the central ancestral vein than our remote and scattered place of heritage. I wonder... is the journey from your realm to that legendary central ancestral vein... relatively shorter?"

Upon hearing the question, Xuanweizi's smile faded slightly, and a complex and unfathomable look flashed in his eyes.

There is reminiscence, regret, and even a deep sense of apprehension.

He remained silent for a moment before letting out a soft sigh and slowly speaking:

"Fellow Daoist Zhang's question... touches upon a long-ago, yet regrettable, past event in my Xuanxu Great Realm."

"The Central Ancestral Vein is the source of the nine dragon veins, and legend has it that it is the starting point of the Immortal Path. Our realm has never stopped exploring it."

"About 700,000 years ago, at great cost, my Xuanxu Great Realm obtained a fragment of a star map from the ancient times in a broken Great Realm."

"The three most outstanding True Immortal peak experts in our realm at that time, Grandmaster Uncles Xuanji, Yaoguang, and Kaiyang, finally joined forces and used a ray of light from the Celestial Observation Instrument, the treasure that guards our realm, as a guide to lock onto the ever-changing entrance to the spatial folds in the turbulent spatial folds of the central ancestral vein."