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.