Chapter 0001: A mere foot apart, yet worlds away!

In an instant, Zhang Yue sensed danger; he wanted to evade it, but for some reason, he found himself unable to move.

Three years ago, Zhang Yue fell gravely ill. In order to save him, his father and mother undertook the most perilous mission of the Tianxu Sect, venturing into the outer realms. They exchanged their own lives for a purple gold elixir, which ultimately brought him back to life

Before Zhang Yue could react, the meteor's brilliance grew increasingly swift, hurtling directly towards him

In an instant, countless divine thoughts and numerous consciousnesses surged into Zhang Yue's mind

Life is like this, a mere foot in length, yet it feels like a world apart!

What a defiance, just based on you

The roar of a tiger echoed from the mountain, and within the hall of Zhangjia Village, located beneath the Southern Mountain, the atmosphere was even more tense and charged with hostility

The young man let out a breath, gazing at the departing enemy, his eyes filled with rage and fury

"Why are you still not convinced? You are still glaring at me. Let me tell you, your evaluations are conveyed by my Lu family to the sect. We will only say that the common tiger harms people, and the Zhang family is incompetent. The sect will definitely not send anyone to help you! Moreover, your Yangling tree has contracted a disease from the Yin insects. If the Yangling tree is not offered to us, we will let it perish! By the end of the year, if you cannot produce the Yangling fruit and fail to complete the sect's tasks, there will surely be consequences!"

I can die, the Zhang family can perish, but no one will yield to you ungrateful and despicable little people

This was the last sound Zhang Yue heard, and then the radiant figure dissipated before his eyes, like a shooting star extinguishing.

A robust man, with distinct facial features, elegantly arched eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes, long black and lustrous beard, a majestic countenance, and a towering physique, exudes an aura of heroism that strikes one immediately.

I am unwilling, I am unwilling!

Zhang Yue could only watch as the meteor rushed straight towards his face, and in the depths of his mind, it seemed as if the meteor was laughing, with someone laughing maniacally.

The majestic southern mountains rise tall and proud, their ridges undulating like a great dragon coiled in repose, exuding an extraordinary presence. Among the mountain ranges, perilous peaks jut sharply, shrouded in ethereal clouds and mist, while lush forests abound with a multitude of birds and beasts. Deep within the high mountains, a waterfall cascades down like the Milky Way from the heavens, suspended in mid-air.

Zhang Yue gritted his teeth and said, "If it weren't for the serious illness I suffered three years ago that depleted my vital energy, how could I possibly be unable to break through to the third level of Qi Condensation!"

What a meteor is, is a beam of brilliance

The wish has not yet ended, and Zhang Yue was taken aback, suddenly realizing that the meteor, which was supposed to head west, had abruptly changed direction and was heading straight towards him.

With the parents absent, only Uncle Fu remains to guard the mountains and forests. The great serpent and tiger demons in the mountains have begun to cause disturbances, growing increasingly powerful and occasionally injuring people

The more Zhang Yue thought, the more he frowned, but there was truly no way out

Lu Yingyuan stood up and arrogantly said

At this point, the world has changed

When it rains, it pours

The meteor has yet to arrive, yet the pressure has already manifested; the mountains are silent, the birds are mute, and people must remain still

Young Master, do not blame yourself; it is all the Lu family's doing. The young ones of the Lu family frequently come to harass and bully the Zhang family. Unfortunately, I am merely a steward and cannot take action; otherwise, it would violate the sect's rules and provide them with an excuse to retaliate directly.

When that meteor was only three feet away from Zhang Yue, it suddenly completely vanished

The Zhang family has declined from generation to generation, with their status in the Tianxu Sect steadily diminishing. Not only have they distanced themselves from the mountain gate, but now they are unable to secure even a single quota for an outer disciple of Tianxu.

The Lingzhu Yanglin Tree is the only spiritual product of the Zhang family and also their sole source of income. Relying on the Yanglin fruit, the Zhang family can exchange it for spiritual valley and spiritual stones, enabling the cultivators in the family to practice their cultivation.

However, there were still some residual rays of light, like Martian flowers, which with a snap, struck Zhang Yue's face

If one is unable to submit the Yanglin fruit and has no substitutes, when the sect conducts its judgment, in a fit of anger, it is possible that one’s entire family may be stripped of their status as affiliated cultivators, expelled from the territory of the Tianxu Sect, and become rogue cultivators, leading to an irreversible situation

In that hall, a cultivator, looking down on everything, spoke arrogantly

Upon mentioning the Yanglin tree, Zhang Yue's expression darkened

Zhang Yue stood up and said: "An unwelcome guest has arrived, leave, we do not welcome you"

Lu Yingyuan, upon hearing these words, revealed a strange smile on his face and said again

"Uncle Fu, it is all my incompetence, it is all my uselessness. You cannot intervene, but according to the sect's rules, I can. However, I am unable to break through the third level of the Condensation Realm, and I am not his match. I also cannot unlock the secret record left by my father; otherwise, the Yanglin Tree would surely be saved"

Uncle Fu took action, but instead was severely injured by the Mountain Lord. The Lu family engaged in foul play, and the sect was unaware of the situation. The assessments over the past two years have all received poor reviews

The only solution is the family secret record left by the father at the time of his departure, which may contain methods for treating the Yangling fruit trees

May my parents be safe and sound, and return home soon. May Zhang Yue break through the third level of the Condensation Realm, unlock the secret records, and heal Yang Linshu! May Zhang Yue eliminate the great beast that disturbs the mountain lord and protect the villagers! May Zhang Yue eradicate the despicable villains and destroy the Lu family enemies! May Zhang Yue acquire countless secret techniques, enter the Heavenly Void Sect, revitalize the Zhang family, and become a world-renowned hero, invincible under heaven ... .. . ''May Zhang Yue acquire countless secret techniques, enter the Heavenly Void Sect, revitalize the Zhang family, and become a world-renowned hero, invincible under heaven ... .. . ''

Beneath Nanshan, there are numerous villages of the human race, with small bridges and flowing water, households interspersed, paths crisscrossing, and fields situated between the villages

The waste of the triple heavens, I have left today, and I will return tomorrow

The great Han is still striving to move forward, wanting to pounce on Zhang Yue in order to seize the opportunity for rebirth, but is just short by this one foot

Suddenly, the light vanished, and before it disappeared, it transformed into a shadowy figure

However, to unlock the family secret record sealed with bloodline seals, one must first advance to the fourth level of the Condensation Origin stage in order to do so

Because on that Nanshan Mountain, the tiger roars continuously

Lu Yingyuan laughed heartily and said

What a pity, what a pity, it was just one step away

Thank you, Uncle Fu, it is all my incompetence

In front of him, an elderly man with graying hair was fiercely protecting the young boy

The legend of the Qilin Continent states that when one encounters a shooting star and makes a wish, good things will come to pass

Zhang Yue, Zhang Yue, you have not broken through the third level of the Condensation Origin for three years, you are a useless person, and you still do not yield, it makes me laugh to death

However, between the fields, there are no people farming, nor any passersby walking, nor children playing; all the villages have their gates tightly locked, enveloped in a sense of fear

Your Zhang family is completely doomed. That great beast, the mountain lord, has descended several times to harm people, yet your Zhang family has no means to protect the common folk

Zhang Yue is a true immortal of the Golden Core from the Tianxu Sect in the Qilin World, and he is a descendant of Zhang Yuanshan. The Zhang family is also considered a prestigious lineage.

In an instant, Zhang Yue realized the danger, danger, danger

He left with his subordinates

Therefore, you are doomed; that old scoundrel Zhang Yuanshan has left the Zhang family, and they will surely be exterminated

The Mountain Demon and the Great Serpent in the mountains have transformed into monsters over the past two years, wreaking havoc across the Southern Mountains, causing suffering to all living beings. Beneath the Southern Mountains, in the three villages and ten hamlets, many villagers have been deeply affected, and no one dares to venture out easily

Experiencing the great explosion of the world, traversing through countless dimensions of time and space, feeling the presence of Zhang Yue, making a fierce attempt to seize control, yet it has already exhausted the last trace of primordial energy

Not good

In a state of frustration, he walked out of the house alone and came to the courtyard, seeking a moment of peace

Zhang Yue saw a shooting star and immediately clasped his hands together in front of his chest, sincerely making a wish

Unfortunately, after the ancestor Zhang Yuanshan ascended to the heavens, the Tianxu Sect faced numerous calamities, with the Zhang family being the first to bear the brunt. In order to protect the Tianxu Sect, there were several bloody battles, and the elites of the clan either perished on the battlefield or fell into demonic cultivation, resulting in each generation being inferior to the last

The meteor travels at an extremely high speed, leaving a trail of starlight in the sky

The young man Zhang Yue shook his head and said

However, now the Yang Ling fruit is no longer guaranteed. Not only has the cultivation lost its resources, but there is also an annual requirement to submit ten Yang Ling fruits to the sect, which is impossible to fulfill

Even the four major legacies of the clan have been completely lost. In the last three generations, not to mention the Golden Elixir and Dao Platform realms, even the Innate realm has seen no one enter it.

The boy is named Zhang Yue, with the nickname Que Ge. It is said that everyone has a nickname, often of a humble nature, as it is believed that such children are easier to raise

Your Zhang family has completely fallen into ruin, unable to even kill a mere little tiger demon, truly worthless

At that time, without the status of a vassal of the Tianxu Sect and no longer under its protection, you will be mere independent cultivators. I can eliminate you as easily as squashing an ant

Two years ago, the exploration fleet of the Tianxu Sect set out. Initially, there were updates, but a year ago, the ships exploring the outer regions went missing, and since then, there has been no news. My parents are missing

It is nothing, young master, with me, Zhang Fu, here, young master need not fear

By the time of the young Zhang Yue's generation, three years ago, a serious illness had halted his progress at the third level of the凝元 stage. What is even more regrettable is that he has become the sole heir of the Zhang family, left all alone.

How could this happen

The distant flock of birds is still calling, but at this moment, there is suddenly complete silence. The instinct of the animals makes them sense danger

The old man is Fu Bo, the steward of the Zhang family. The arrogant cultivator from the opposing side is Lu Yingyuan, a practitioner from the Lu family, the sworn enemy of the Zhang family. He is at the fourth level of body refinement and frequently comes to harass and threaten, forcing the Zhang family to kneel and surrender, demanding the surrender of the Spirit Building Yanglin Tree

Opposite him, there is a young man and an old man

In the end, they could only become a vassal of the Tianxu Sect, stationed at the foot of Nanshan Mountain

The old butler, Fu Bo, looked at Zhang Yue with compassion and said

It is impossible; my Zhang family, starting from our ancestor Zhang Yuanshan, has only had heroes who died in battle, and no slaves who kneel.

The sect assessment will undoubtedly result in poor reviews, and you will certainly be expelled from the Tianxu Sect

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared on the horizon, and a meteor fell down

Having said this, Lu Yingyuan waved his hand and said: "Let's go"

This is not a meteor at all; it is merely a beam of light, locking onto Zhang Yue in the distance, altering its trajectory, and rushing towards him wildly

The youth is about fourteen or fifteen years old, slender in build, with a delicate appearance. He wears a kind smile on his face, and his pair of eyes radiates boundless spirit, instantly evoking a sense of goodwill in others

The only Lingzhu Yanglin tree in Zhangjia suddenly became infested with pests a month ago, putting all the Yanglin fruits at risk.

However, Zhang Yue discovered that the star marks were actually fragments of the meteor's body, and he was in the process of disintegrating them

As the flowing light entered his body, Zhang Yue slowly fainted

As long as you hand over the Yanglin Tree, our Lu family can accept you as tenants, providing you with a share of the spiritual grain to ensure that you do not perish in despair and suffering!

This person is arrogant and overbearing, with a high forehead and cheeks that are sharply chiseled.

This kind of dissipation is one of exhaustion and depletion, akin to the extinguishing of oil and the dying of a lamp