Xiuxian: Start with the medicine boy

Chapter 1841 The new generation surpasses the old, each generation stronger than the last!

same!

Among the group of young cultivators outside the light screen, some recognized the origin of this seemingly extraordinary demonic beast.

"Could this be an earth dragon monster?"

"Rumor has it that this monster possesses the bloodline of a true dragon."

Look at the dark yellow patterns covering the demon's body; it seems to be the key to this kind of demon beast's invulnerability to all magic.

This is also one of the unusual phenomena of blood vessels being exposed.

It is said that the Earth Dragon Beast possesses a physical strength surpassing that of the Golden Essence, with a body capable of supporting a mountain, making it an absolute beast of extraordinary bloodline.

Even though this demonic beast was only a high-grade first-tier beast, its strength far surpassed that of ordinary top-tier first-tier demonic beasts.

"good!

Even the lion-scaled beast that my cousin Xiao Chu just killed is no match for this earth dragon demon beast.

Cheng Zhihua then shook his head and said:

"I thought Cheng Benhai was much more mature than his peers because of his usual mature demeanor, but I didn't expect him to be just a pretty face."

He was completely thrown into disarray by the attack of a first-tier demonic beast.

"That's normal!"

After all, these little guys have never experienced battle.

Given their young age, it's understandable that they would feel nervous and fearful facing a top-tier first-order demonic beast.

"That being said, compared to Cheng Benchu's performance, Benhai is slightly inferior."

"but!

If Benhai could react in time, with his current cultivation level and the immense power of the [Ten Directions Devouring Void Domain], although he wouldn't be able to fight beyond his level and suppress a second-tier demonic beast,

But crushing a first-tier monster shouldn't be too difficult.

Furthermore, given the immense power of the [Ancestral Mark] ability, even if this demonic beast was comparable to a top-tier first-order demonic beast, it would still be doomed.

"What you said is true."

But don't you think about how his mind is still unsettled? Even if the supernatural powers passed down from his ancestors are strong, how deep can his understanding be?

What's more.

This little fellow has only acquired this supernatural power a few days ago.

"Brother, it's hard to say."

If he can react quickly and seize the opportunity, there is still hope.

If the earth dragon monster finds an opportunity, Xiao Hai will surely die.

"wrong.

With our ancestors and great-grandfathers around, our lives are not in danger, but this assessment is something else entirely…

"···"

The little ones with their eyes wide open showed obvious signs of tension.

Cheng Qing'er patted her small chest, her face tense, and said:

"That was close!"

Xiao Hai was almost bitten by that monster.

"Humph!

What a disgrace to us! When a monster pounced on us, we didn't even know to dodge.

I wonder where Xiao Hai's usual quick wit has gone!

"···"

Cheng Buzheng's expression remained calm, but the faint, almost imperceptible light deep in his eyes seemed to have dimmed slightly.

Then, a thought crossed his mind, and he comforted himself:

"That's normal!"

After all, these little guys were born in the secret realm and have never experienced a real life-or-death battle, so it's normal.

As long as you experience more real battles in the future, you will grow up quickly.

To become a mature monk.

"Young people like Cheng Benchu, with their strong will and innate talent for fighting, are ultimately few and far between."

Thinking about it this way...

Cheng Buzheng felt much better.

Cheng Ping'an had already channeled all his magical power into his body, and his fingers under his sleeves twitched slightly, ready to tear the light barrier and save people at any moment.

Inside the forbidden light curtain...

Cheng Benhai scrambled to his feet, his back burning with pain, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of his chest.

The earth dragon monster seemed somewhat surprised by its missed attack, but then its eyes flashed with even greater ferocity, and it let out a low roar...

next moment.

Its earth-yellow patterns flashed with light.

The ground trembled slightly.

Then, without warning, several sharp spikes suddenly pierced out from under Cheng Benhai's feet!

This time, the shadow of death truly loomed over us!

The speed and range of those ground spikes were far greater than the previous pounce.

It practically shut down all his room to maneuver!

"It's over!"

Cheng Benhai felt a chill in his heart.

However, at this critical moment, perhaps it was the extreme fear that stimulated his potential?

Or perhaps it was the ancestor's calm yet expectant gaze that gave him his final strength—

A ruthless glint suddenly flashed in Cheng Benhai's previously panicked eyes!

"I can't... just lose like this!"

"How embarrassing!"

With a shout from the bottom of his heart, almost at the same time, he had a flash of inspiration, and his trembling hands finally formed the first complete mudra!

"Ten Directions... Devouring Void Domain! Open!"

hum!

An invisible force field suddenly spread out from Cheng Benhai!

The surging air currents whipped his loose hair into the air, and his robes made a series of loud rustling sounds.

The rapidly thrusting ground spikes visibly slowed down the moment they entered the force field, as if they had sunk into an invisible quagmire!

Although it did not completely stop, it gave Cheng Benhai a precious chance to catch his breath!

With a flash of inspiration, he used his not-so-skilled lightness technique to narrowly avoid the sharpest tip of the ground spikes, though his trouser leg was torn, leaving a few strips of cloth.

efficient!

Cheng Benhai's spirits lifted!

His first successful use of supernatural powers to fight against a monster restored a sliver of his confidence.

He stopped dodging and began to try to mobilize his spiritual power to fight the earth dragon monster.

The earth dragon monster was clearly enraged by this sudden obstacle.

It roared and pounced again, unleashing a barrage of claw strikes, tail sweeps, and ground spikes—a continuous barrage of its innate spells.

Cheng Benhai was still in a sorry state at first. His [Ten Directions Devouring Void Domain] was unreliable and its range was extremely unstable. He was almost hit several times.

But he gritted his teeth, his dark eyes no longer darting around, but staring intently at the monster's movements, trying hard to recall the key points of his cultivation.

Gradually, his movements became less frantic.

The execution of the [Ten Directions Devouring Void Domain] became increasingly smooth.

Although it is far from perfect control, it can effectively slow down the monster's movements, giving itself time to dodge and observe.

"what?

This kid... seems to be getting into the zone?

Outside the light screen, a young cultivator exclaimed in surprise.

The faint light in Cheng Buzheng's eyes brightened again, and a barely perceptible smile curved his lips.

At this moment, Cheng Benhai was completely focused, and he found that his understanding of the [Ten Directions Devouring Void Domain] was rapidly improving in actual combat.

He no longer tried to use his domain to withstand all attacks, but instead began to try to control it precisely, concentrating the power of the domain on the path of the monster's attack to interfere with and weaken it in a targeted manner.

After all, his cultivation level was still low, and the power of his supernatural abilities was limited.

Even if the [Ancestral Mark] doesn't require magical power to activate, his small body still needs to be able to withstand it.

What's more!

The bloodline factors locked within the river of bloodlines, while not requiring magical power to activate, still need to be nurtured with magical power to unleash their full potential.

And a deeper level of understanding.

This is also the same supernatural power, but although both Cheng Benchu ​​and Cheng Benhai are Qi Refining Realm cultivators, the power they unleash...

There is still a significant gap.

at this time···

Cheng Benhai's gaze sharpened.

"The opportunity has come!"

When the local dragon monster stood upright once again, attempting to crash down with the force of Mount Tai, the light of the earth-yellow patterns on its chest and abdomen dimmed for a moment!

That appears to be a brief weakness when it exerts its power!

"It's now!"

A glint flashed in Cheng Benhai's eyes, and his second supernatural power, which had been hidden for so long, was finally unleashed!

He changed his hand gestures, and a phantom rose up from behind him.

Ancestor's Mark - Amnesty!

Immediately, the illusory figure raised a hand and pointed a finger...

next moment.

A point of ancient, boundless light coalesced, carrying a profound aura, as if traversing time and space, and silently struck the chest and abdomen of the earth dragon monster.

"laugh!"

The mark was precisely embedded in the chest and abdomen of the earth dragon monster!

The beast's massive body stiffened abruptly, its attack motion instantly distorted, and the earthy-yellow patterns flowing around its body flickered violently, becoming chaotic and disordered.

It let out a roar filled with pain and fear, and its breath suddenly weakened by more than half!

See this.

"Good!" Cheng Pingan couldn't help but shout in a low voice.

How could Cheng Benhai miss such a golden opportunity?

He activated the [Ten Directions Devouring Void Domain] with all his might, maximizing the delay effect. At the same time, he summoned a family-standard flying sword that he had prepared beforehand, mobilized his magic power, and transformed it into a stream of light, piercing straight into the earth dragon monster's gaping maw, which was wide open in pain!

"puff--!"

The flying sword pierced through his brain!

The massive body of the earth dragon monster crashed to the ground, twitched a few times, and then fell silent.

Inside the barrier, only Cheng Benhai remained, leaning on his knees and panting heavily.

He was dressed in rags, his face was pale, and his hair was soaked with sweat; he looked utterly disheveled.

But at this moment, both inside and outside the light screen, there was complete silence.

Everyone looked at that small, tired but upright figure.

Looking at the lingering fear in his eyes,

And that undeniable, bright radiance after defeating a formidable foe.

Cheng Buzheng nodded slowly, and this time, the smile on his lips was much more genuine.

Cheng Ping'an clapped his hands and laughed:

"it is good!

Stay calm in the face of danger, and you can turn defeat into victory!

"That's more like the men of the Cheng family!"

Those young cultivators who had previously shaken their heads and sighed now showed surprise and approval.

The little ones cheered even louder, and Cheng Qing'er clapped her hands and jumped for joy:

"Xiao Hai won! He won!"

Cheng Benhai took a deep breath to calm his turbulent blood and qi, then turned around and bowed again to Cheng Buzheng and Cheng Ping'an outside the light screen.

This time, his movements were still childish, but he lacked the deliberate attempt to imitate the "little adult" demeanor.

He has gained a more composed demeanor after experiencing real-world combat.

Although the process was far less decisive and efficient than Cheng Benchu's.

It could even be described as fraught with danger, but this victory was of extraordinary significance to him.

As time goes by...

One by one, the little ones entered the barrier light screen. After their initial disarray, they each killed the first-tier demonic beasts that Cheng Buzheng released from his inner space.

However, the duration varies.

Among these little guys, the most outstanding one was Cheng Benchu. He was decisive and efficient, killing a first-level lion-scaled beast in just a few breaths.

Second.

She is the eldest sister among these little ones, Cheng Qing'er.

Followed by.

Cheng Buzheng's gaze swept over the group of young cultivators like a warm spring breeze, a faint smile playing on his lips.

But that smile, when seen by Cheng Xiang, Cheng Fayan, Cheng Huiyuan, and the others, sent chills down their spines more than a harsh winter wind.

"Now that these little guys have all passed my test, it's your turn next."

Cheng Buzheng's voice wasn't loud, but it resonated clearly in the ears of every young cultivator present.

"As the older brothers and elders of these little ones, you wouldn't...?"

They're not even as good as these greenhorns, are they?

As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if an invisible cold front swept over him.

Cheng Xiang and the other young cultivators felt their faces flush slightly, and their breath caught in their throats for a moment.

The old ancestor's provocation was blatant and undisguised, but it was precisely this directness that left them with no way to retreat.

As an elder brother and a senior, if you back down when the younger generation has just proven themselves, how will you stand on your own two feet in the future?

How to stand out in your family?

Cheng Xiang took a deep breath, suppressing his turbulent emotions. He exchanged glances with several of his close cousins, all of whom saw the determination in each other's eyes.

He steeled himself, took a step forward, bowed, and his voice was slightly hoarse:

“What the ancestor said is absolutely right.”

As elder brothers, we should set an example for our younger siblings.

"Please instruct us on the specific regulations, Ancestor!"

Cheng Buzheng's smile deepened. He exchanged a glance with Cheng Ping'an beside him, who nodded slightly, stepped forward, and took over the conversation, his tone as relaxed as if discussing the weather:

"It's not complicated at all!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the various expressions of the young cultivators, and slowly uttered eight words:

"All that's needed is to kill three monsters of the same rank."

"Three heads of the same rank?!"

"Fight them simultaneously?!"

A series of suppressed gasps rose and fell from the crowd.

Despite some prior speculation, when the specific number was clearly uttered by the clan chief...

Everyone was still deeply shaken, and their expressions changed drastically.

Against demonic beasts of the same rank, in a one-on-one fight, relying on the powerful divine abilities bestowed by their ancestor, the meticulously crafted magical artifacts, and the accumulated talismans and pills, they were confident of victory.

Can be one against three...

That's a test on a completely different level!

Monsters are not stupid creatures; when their ferocity erupts, they instinctively know how to cooperate. When three heads join forces, it's not a simple case of one plus one equals two.

Its threat has increased exponentially!

In actual combat, the slightest mistake can lead to losing sight of one aspect and falling into a dangerous situation.

Although with the patriarch and clan leader backing him up, his life should be safe, failing the test would not only be a disgrace, but also...

It is more likely to leave an indelible stain on the distribution of family resources and the evaluation of elders.

Just as everyone's minds were racing and they were secretly weighing their options,

Some even had shifty eyes, with a hint of retreat creeping in...

"how?"

Cheng Ping'an's voice, tinged with a teasing smile, rang out again, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

"You older brothers can't possibly be like the younger generation, needing your clan leader to encourage you and give you a boost, can you?"

These words were like lighting a fuse.

Cheng Buzheng maintained his enigmatic smile perfectly, his gentle yet intensely pressured gaze sweeping over the crowd.

That look clearly said:

You all saw clearly what those children were doing.

really!

On the other side, the little guys who had just passed the assessment and felt they had "made a great contribution" immediately seized this opportunity to "show off" and started making a ruckus.

Cheng Benhai straightened his small frame again, cleared his throat, and said to Cheng Ping'an:

"Great-grandfather!"

As the old saying goes, the new generation surpasses the old, and each generation is stronger than the last!

The future of the family ultimately rests on the shoulders of us, the younger generation.

"..." (End of this chapter)