Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 422 - 212: The First Bloodline Divine Power (Part 4)
After saying this, he slowly stood up, turned to look at his parents’ tombstone, and once again gave Shen Chongming a deep bow.
"Brother Ming, give my apologies to the elder brother and grandfather. If I do not die, I will surely return."
"As for that child... if it’s a boy, call him Xiubai."
"If it’s a girl, I hope Brother Ming will give the Liu family woman a chance to name the child."
With these words, he formed formulas with his hands and directly rode the wind, flying into the distance.
Shen Chongming suddenly stood, faint traces of lightning flickering between his fingers, but he did not make a move to stop him until his figure disappeared.
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The Commandery City of Yingchuan County.
A newly constructed magnificent palace stood in the city, occupying one-third of the entire city.
Inside the opulent palace, a middle-aged man wearing a Bright Golden Patterned Robe and a Purple Gold Crown, exuding the treasure light of a magical artifact, sat cross-legged in the grand hall.
His name was Wushi Ao, the brother of Wushi Puppet, the Lord of Fushan. His cultivation had reached the Fetal Breathing Perfection Realm.
The royal family had many offspring.
The Lord of Fushan, Wushi Puppet, had over a hundred siblings.
Among them, the vast majority had average aptitude, and Wushi Ao was considered one of the more outstanding brothers. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
In terms of cultivation, having reached the Fetal Breathing Perfection Realm at just over one hundred fifty years old, he had a considerable chance of advancing to the Golden Core in his lifetime.
In terms of strategy, Wushi Ao was capable of surpassing many of his siblings and was even more suited to being the sovereign than Wushi Puppet.
However, before absolute power, strategy sometimes becomes useless.
Even though Wushi Ao was born of a concubine, he was heavily relied upon by his elder brother Wushi Puppet and held the position of Supervisor of the State for years.
After circulating his spiritual power for a cycle, Wushi Ao slowly opened his eyes.
"Bring General Songyan to see me."
His voice was low and authoritative. The soldier in black armor at the hall’s entrance hastily bowed and transformed into a stream of light, flying into the distance.
Moments later, a sturdy figure with graying hair, wearing Red Tassel General Armor, entered the hall.
"Li Songyan pays respects to Prince!"
Wushi Ao rose from his high seat, warmly helping the old man before him, smiling, "General Li, no need for formalities."
Li Songyan straightened up, his gaze resolute, "Prince, is it time to make our move?"
"It’s been three years; we’ve remained inactive. The sovereign has urged us multiple times."
With hands clasped behind his back, Wushi Ao paced a few steps, then turned and smiled, "The sovereign is somewhat impatient."
"Both Great Witch Mountain and Yin Corpse Sect are holding back. If our Fushan were to act first, wouldn’t it allow them to gain an advantage?"
"Has all the intelligence I requested been gathered by now?"
Li Songyan clasped his fists and replied, "Some have been collected, but most are just hearsay and rumors from the common folk."
"I find some of it quite absurd."
"However, the territories we currently occupy were previously at odds with the Shen Family of Yunshui City and Luoxia Mountain. These lowly blood offerings know little about the information regarding the Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain."
"However..."
Li Songyan pondered briefly before speaking, "During this period of investigation, I discovered that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Veins of Yangnao Land began to awaken only eighty years ago."
"Luoxia Mountain is easy to understand as it belongs to an outer realm Immortal Sect."
"However, the Shen Family of Yunshui City is a native noble family of Yangnao Land. Within a mere century, can they possess such a profound foundation?"
Upon hearing this, Wushi Ao’s gaze deepened.
After some contemplation, he said gravely, "This is indeed rather strange."
"However, the sovereign and other Golden Core seniors from various forces have witnessed the abilities of the Golden Core Cultivator from the Shen Family, so there should be no mistake."
"Moreover, before we descended, several Fetal Breathing Immortal Sects from the outer realm had been established in Yangnao Land for decades. If the Shen Family didn’t have some foundation, how could they have survived amidst these outer realm Immortal Sects?"
"Why would the Golden Core Immortal Sect Luoxia Mountain choose to ally with them?"
"Even without two Golden Core Cultivators, Yunshui City must have a hidden old monster."
Li Songyan furrowed his brows. Though he found some truth in these words, something still seemed off.
"Cultivating to the Golden Core requires a Righteous Technique."
"Having a Righteous Technique lineage must mean an ancient lineage."
"General, do not let your guard down."
Li Songyan was alarmed, immediately bowing, "Prince’s foresight is enlightening, I almost made an oversight."
After finishing, the subject shifted, "What should we do now?"
"Are we just going to stalemate with them?"
The six great forces descended upon Yangnao Land, expecting to soon stir a bloody storm.
Who would have thought that for over three years, they have all strangely maintained restraint, each content to cultivate and manage in Yangnao Land.
As they each pondered, a figure wearing a Profound Black form-fitting long coat and half-faced mask suddenly appeared in the hall.
"Greetings, Prince."
"General Li."
The figure kneeled on one knee, speaking in a deep voice.
"Rise, has Brother Huang issued an edict?"
Seeing the person before him, Wushi Ao frowned slightly.
This was one of Fushan’s Mo Lin Guards, not subject to command except by the Lord of Fushan.
After standing, the figure spoke, "The sovereign instructed me to inform the prince to proceed with caution."
At these words, both Wushi Ao and Li Songyan were surprised.
Previously, Wushi Puppet, far away at the Southern Border, had urged them several times to find ways to raid sources from Yunzhong County and send them back.
Why now the sudden change of mind?
"Is there some new information from the Southern Border?"
Wushi Ao quietly speculated, sensing there must have been a change in situation.
