In the room, Luo Changzhen could only wait for his brother to make a decision. After all, he was now the new family head.
In fact, Luo Changxi already had an answer in his heart. However, he had to think twice before taking action as he had to shoulder the responsibility of his clan.
It was indeed risky to enter the Wilderness now, but for a small clan like the Luo Clan, it was worth the risk.
The opportunity was once in a blue moon and fleeting. If Luo Changxi missed this opportunity, he did not know if he would be born at the wrong time like Patriarch Luo Tingchuan and would have to waste his life.
Moreover, being safe did not mean that the Luo Family could last forever. In fact, if it was not for the genius Luo Tingchuan who had extended their lives a hundred years ago, the Luo Family might have already been destroyed.
However, it was impossible for geniuses to be common. Therefore, whenever there was a glimmer of hope, they would grab onto that life-saving straw and climb up with all their might, just like Luo Tingchuan who had resolutely headed to the Black Dragon Pool ten years ago.
This was the tragedy of a small clan like ants.
Moreover, the awakening of the ancestral jade pendant and the compensation from the sect had already laid the foundation for the family to enter the Wilderness. The chances of success had greatly increased, so there was no reason to hesitate.
"Alright."
Luo Changxi finally made a decision and spat out the words that Luo Changzhen had been looking forward to.
"Big brother is wise!"
Luo Changzhen heaved a sigh of relief.
"But…"
Luo Changxi added.
"But what?"
Luo Changzhen became nervous again.
"We can go to the Wildlands, but we can't borrow the power of other races. We have to rely on our own strength to open up new lands. And I have to go there myself!"
Luo Changxi said firmly.
"Hmm?"
Luo Changzhen was stunned.
"I know what you're worried about."
Luo Changxi patted his shoulder." Don't worry. I have my own way of dealing with it."
If not for the awakening of the ancestral jade pendant, Luo Changxi would have had to seek cooperation from other forces. However, the inheritance in the jade pendant was enough to solve the problem of the family's combat strength, so there was naturally no need to seek help from others.
"Alright."
Luo Changzhen didn't ask further and nodded in agreement.
Although Luo Changxi had come to the Ziyun Sect when he was five or six years old, he and Luo Changzhen had grown up together. Moreover, Luo Tingchuan would bring him back to his hometown in Cangnan County every year for the New Year, so they knew each other very well.
" When we return to Cangnan County tomorrow, we will try to gather more detailed information. If this matter is really feasible, we will discuss it with the elders in the clan."
Luo Changxi put an end to this exchange.
"Alright."
Luo Changzhen stood up. His face finally showed grief." Big brother, where is the ancestor? Bring me to him."
Early the next morning, just as the sky was about to brighten, the Luo family carried Luo Tingchuan's coffin and set off for their hometown.
It would take two days to fly from Amethyst Mountain to Cangnan County. Fortunately, the security within the sect was relatively peaceful. In addition, there were more than ten Qi Refining cultivators in their group, so the journey was safe and sound.
Cangnan County was located in the southern part of the territory of a Level 1 spiritual vein, Cangteng Peak. It was the territory of the master of Cangteng Mountain, the cultivation family Yang.
There were more than a dozen spiritual springs around the county, providing for three small clans of itinerant cultivators, including the Luo family. All three of them were dependent or semi-dependent on the landlord, the Yang family.
Tens of thousands of Luo Clan's mortal clansmen were scattered throughout Cangnan County. Usually, they would not gather together unless there was a major event. Only at the end of the year would every family come to the ancestral hall to pay their respects and send their descendants of the appropriate age to the Immortal Ascension Assembly, hoping that they would become cultivators.
As for the cultivators in the clan, they used the ancestral hall as their base camp and took turns cultivating using the three Spirit Spring Eyes in the ancestral hall. They also managed the entire Luo clan here.
In reality, there were dozens of cultivators in the Luo family. Other than a few highly respected elders who stayed behind in the family all year round, the others had to work for the nearby cultivation families to maintain their lives. The older ones served as offerings, and the younger ones served as apprentices.
Luo Changxi and the rest of them had a rough journey and finally arrived at the ancestral hall the next afternoon.
At this moment, the cultivators of the clan had already returned from all over the world. As for tens of thousands of mortals, they had also rushed over to send off the ancestor who had protected the entire clan for more than a hundred years.
Although Luo Changxi had been regarded as the new family head, he was not familiar with the etiquette due to his great grief and his years of secluded cultivation. Fortunately, there were a few respected elders in the family, so they organized the funeral.
A grand funeral was held as scheduled. Luo Tingchuan was, after all, an elder of the Purple Cloud Sect when he was alive. Therefore, on the day of the funeral, the sect, nearby cultivation clans, and small itinerant cultivator clans sent people to pay their respects.
After the funeral, Luo Changxi and Luo Changzhen's plan was also carried out in full swing. After all, this was a race against time. They had to enter the Wilderness before the sects and aristocratic families and firmly occupy Heng Yun Mountain.
"I've checked. The news first came from the Three Peaks Market. It came from a rogue cultivator force in the Wilderness. It's said that the area where the big demons live has been extremely peaceful recently. Many small demons and small beasts have started to set foot there unscrupulously."
In the room, Luo Changzhen, who had just returned from the outside with a travel-worn face, said to Luo Changxi, who was sitting opposite him.
Luo Changxi nodded.
This statement was quite reliable, because usually, the area within dozens of miles of a big demon's territory would become a restricted area. Ordinary demon beasts would not dare to approach under the pressure of the big demon.
"Moreover, I heard that the various large families are currently building or hiring people. They should be preparing to send an advance team to investigate. This news shouldn't be fake."
Luo Changzhen added.
"Let's go, follow me to see the Second Elder."
The two of them discussed for a while and finally came to a decision. They immediately went to the hall. After all, such a big decision would ultimately require the approval and assistance of the elders in the family.
The Second Elder, Luo Xingzhou, was a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator. He had been in charge of the clan affairs for more than 20 years. After Luo Tingchuan's death, he was already the most senior person in the clan other than the First Elder, who lived in seclusion.
As he had been in charge of clan affairs for many years, Luo Xingzhou's prestige in the clan was second only to Luo Tingchuan's. If there were any major decisions in the clan, it was obvious that they had to obtain the approval and assistance of this elder.
Fortunately, Luo Xingzhou was very open-minded. When he heard Luo Changxi's idea, he immediately expressed his full support." Changxi, you are now the head of the Luo family. If you have any ideas, feel free to do it. Granduncle and the family will fully support you."
However, just like Luo Changzhen, Luo Xingzhou also did not acknowledge the Luo Family's ability to open up the Wilderness on their own. After all, the family's strength was obvious.
It was not until Luo Changxi showed the inheritance in the jade pendant that the two of them finally understood and approved of the former's decision.
Luo Changxi had weighed the pros and cons before deciding to tell Luo Xingzhou and Luo Changzhen about the secret of the ancestral jade pendant.
After all, the future decisions of the family required the participation of the two of them. The secret of the ancestral jade pendant obviously could not be avoided by them.
Moreover, the inheritance would need to be imparted within the clan and not be shelved. It was not easy to hide it in itself.
Moreover, this jade pendant belonged to the family.
Start Preparing
"These are the resources that the sect has compensated our clan with."
In the hall, Luo Changxi took out the Heaven-Earth Bag." I want to take out 70% of it," he said." I'll have to trouble you, Second Elder, to prepare the materials needed to enter the Wilderness."
"It's time to prepare properly."
Luo Xingzhou nodded in agreement.
Although they would definitely enter the Wilderness as an advance party in the early stages, as long as they successfully occupied Heng Yun Mountain, tens of thousands of clansmen would definitely move into the Wilderness one after another to develop and use the resources of the territory.
It was not possible to prepare the supplies for tens of thousands of people in a short time. For example, the miasma in the Wilderness was so thick that even cultivators needed a [Miasma Repelling Talisman] to walk in, let alone mortals.
Although the clansmen could enter in batches, they had to prepare in advance to be able to supply them in time.
"I'll keep half of the remaining 30% for myself to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, and the other half will stay in the clan. In the future, when we open up the wilderness, we'll need to use people. The clan can relax the restrictions and cultivate as many clansmen with spirit roots as possible."
Luo Changxi continued.
"Yes!"
Luo Xingzhou saw that Luo Changxi's arrangements were in order. He could not help but smile in relief." I'll hold the Immortal Ascension Assembly later."
"Thank you for your hard work, Elder. As for the advance party to enter the Wilderness, I want to form a team from the senior generation of the clan. One team will be the first to enter, and the other will be the backup."
Luo Changxi said as he took out the resources from his Heaven-Earth Bag.
"This…"
Luo Xingzhou looked worried when he heard this." The Wilderness is dangerous. You are still young. What I mean is to let the second generation go."
Not only did the Chang generation produce a super genius like Luo Changxi, but there were also several outstanding seedlings. The clan regarded them as treasures, so they were naturally unwilling to let them take the risk.
"The clan also needs manpower to prepare resources and take care of the mortals. Moreover, after the Immortal Ascension Assembly, the newcomers still need the guidance of the elders."
Luo Changxi shook his head and said," It's precisely because of the dangers that we can train ourselves. If we can take down the Heng Yun Mountain by luck, it will only be the first step for our clan to be reborn. After all, it's easy to conquer a country, but difficult to defend it. It's precisely because of the outstanding talents of the younger generation that we have to be reborn so that we can withstand the trials of the future."
"Alright, just in case you guys put your own safety first, don't take the risk."
Luo Xingzhou also knew that now was not the time to protect his children, so he could only nod in agreement.
"After the Immortal Ascension Assembly, let the elders in the clan quit their work and return to the clan to help. Anyway, the sect can compensate us with the resources. It's more important to prepare materials and teach the new people. We have to speed up the improvement of our strength."
After they left the hall, Luo Changxi asked Luo Changzhen to gather the cultivators of the elder generation in the clan.
Luo Changzhen went for a while and only brought back two people. A woman in her twenties and a boy in his early teens.
The woman's name was Luo Changhe, and she was a wood-element cultivator like Luo Changxi. She was also the oldest cultivator in the clan and was one of the most talented ones in her generation.
Because Luo Changxi had been in the sect all year round, the younger generation of the family had always regarded him as the object of worship, while Luo Changzhen and Luo Changhe were the leaders.
Luo Changhe was tall and had a dignified and beautiful face. She was indeed the eldest sister of a clan.
As for the boy who was a little over ten years old, his name was Luo Changping. He was selected by the Immortal Gathering last year. He was the youngest among the cultivators of the Chang generation and the only one with an earth element spiritual root. However, his talent was average and he was timid and introverted.
"Sister He, why are there only the two of you? Where are the others?"
Luo Changxi touched Luo Changping who was hiding behind Luo Changhe.
"They should have gone to the mountains to hunt demon beasts."
" Since they quit their jobs," Luo Changhe said softly," they have nothing to do at home. They go to the mountains to hunt demon beasts to supplement the expenses of the clan."
There was a remnant of Cangteng Peak in the south of the ancestral hall of the Luo family. Although there was no spiritual energy, there were some small demons and beasts there. The younger generation of the Luo family had always treated that place as a training ground. If they could kill demon beasts, they could help the family with their expenses and also get some beast meat to increase their cultivation.
"In that case, let's go meet up with them."
Luo Changxi nodded.
The remaining range of Cangteng Peak was more than ten miles south of the Luo family's ancestral hall. The Luo family had always called it the hunting ground.
At this moment, on the mountainside, a group of youths were preparing for the hunt.
Among them, the most eye-catching one was a young girl in a fiery red dress. She had her hands on her hips and was shouting loudly. She was clearly the leader of this group of youths.
The girl's name was Luo Changying, and she had a metal-element spiritual root. Although her talent was not as good as Luo Changxi's, she was still second only to the latter among the elder generation in the clan. Even if she was placed in a cultivation clan, she would still be a young genius.
Her heroic appearance and personality were extremely compatible with his metal element spiritual root that was good at killing.
" All of you better watch out for me. If anyone dares to scare that beast away, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Luo Changying waved her small fists and threatened her younger brother and sister.
Everyone shrank their necks when they heard this. They were actually a little afraid. It was obvious that they had been persecuted by her a lot.
"Sis! That bastard is coming!"
Right at this moment, a young man ran out of the forest with light footsteps as he spoke in a low voice.
It was Luo Changying's twin brother, Luo Changqing. He had a water element spiritual root and was not as talented as Luo Changying. In fact, he was only slightly below Luo Changhe.
"Quick, set up an ambush!"
Luo Changying waved his hand to signal the others. Then, he threatened Luo Changqing," You go first. You have to slow down the beast. If you let it go, I'll teach you a lesson when we get home!"
Water element spiritual power could be controlled. Although Luo Changqing hadn't practiced any tactics and couldn't use effective control methods, his water element spiritual power could indeed slow down his opponent.
Luo Changqing felt even more aggrieved and fearful when he heard this. Clearly, he had been poisoned the most by this Great Demon King.
Everyone scattered. Some flew onto the branches and used the dense leaves to hide, while others hid in the grass.
As soon as he finished hiding, he saw a wild boar with fangs and a red body slowly trotting over.
This red wild boar was even larger than ordinary wild boars. It was an existence that had reached the early stage of level one and barely entered the category of demon beasts. Its name was [Red Boar Demon].
It was also the most common type of demonic beast in the remaining branches of [Cangteng Peak]. The Luo family members were already proficient in hunting this type of demonic beast. After all, they had hundreds of years of experience.
The fangs of this beast could be used as refining materials, and its meat could be eaten to increase one's cultivation.
Soon, the [Crimson Pig Demon] came to a tree and began to eat the wild boar vegetables that had been placed there in advance as bait. This was its favorite food.
"Attack!"
As Luo Changying fell, the [Red Fire Boar Demon] screamed in pain. It was the trap on the tree.