Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 303 - 178: Recruitment Order, Star Map, and Treasure Acquisition
Shangguan Hongyu spoke in a deep voice:
"Fifteenth Uncle, I know everyone is upset about Sixteenth Uncle’s death, but we can’t randomly vent our anger on innocent people."
Before entering the Inner Sect, she said to wait for the three from the Fu Family, but Sixteenth Uncle was eager to go in first.
Upon reaching the Inner Sect and seeing the map of the Treasure Hall, Father also said to wait for the Fu Family to arrive before taking action. At that time, Fifteenth Uncle and Sixteenth Uncle strongly opposed, fearing the Gongsun Family would seize the treasure clean, ignoring Father’s advice, and in a moment of carelessness, they sneaked into the Treasure Hall ahead.
If Father hadn’t discovered and followed them in time, it would not only be Sixteenth Uncle who died now.
No one else is to blame at all.
If those two weren’t reckless, Sixteenth Uncle wouldn’t have died, and Father wouldn’t be injured. They could gradually deal with the two from the Gongsun Family. Even if the Gongsun Family seized the treasure, as long as we guard the exit of the Inner Sect and set an ambush, the treasure would still be theirs.
Shangguan Yun felt guilty and was rendered speechless by Shangguan Hongyu’s words. She swung her sleeve, snorted, turned around, and said no more.
Shangguan Feng said:
"Nine from the Gongsun Family are dead. At this moment, their clan must be aware of the situation. We must break into the Treasure Hall before the Gongsun Family acts and leave Duolong Lake as quickly as possible."
"Yes, Grand Elder."
Everyone accepted the orders.
Shangguan Hongyu glanced at the entrance of the Treasure Hall, still worried that Fu Changsheng had not yet appeared.
...
The Gongsun Family.
The Second Elder guarding the Soul Hall.
Watching the Life Soul Lamp of the nine Foundation Establishment Elders on the deity platform extinguish one after another, he felt as if struck by lightning, his body went limp, and he fell to the ground, unable to regain his senses for a long time!
Foundation Establishment within the clan.
In an instant, half were gone.
This is undoubtedly a devastating disaster for the Gongsun Family:
"What on earth happened in Duolong Lake?!"
The Second Elder scrambled off the ground at high speed, rushing into the Council Hall. Everyone who was discussing matters inside exchanged glances, unsure of what had occurred within the clan.
Gongsun Clan Leader furrowed his brows, waved his sleeve, and said calmly:
"Everyone, please leave."
The older the Second Elder gets, the less stable he becomes. A major event will have someone taller bear it; why be so frantic? A technique directed at the array, instantly raising a light curtain within the Council Hall.
Gongsun Clan Leader was in a good mood.
Not long ago.
The Grand Elder sent a message.
The relic array over at Duolong Lake had been breached.
After plotting for twenty years.
At last, the truth was unveiled.
Thus, he personally poured a cup of Black Spirit Tea for the Second Elder:
"Second Elder, what happened to make you so panicked?"
The Second Elder raised his head at this time.
Yet his face was already covered in tears, his voice choked:
"Clan Leader, big brother, Yi’er, Qiu’er... they all died! The Life Soul Lamps of the nine Foundation Establishment clan members stationed at Duolong Lake have all extinguished, sob sob sob..." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
The Grand Elder who died at Duolong Lake was the Second Elder’s direct big brother, and two direct sons also perished together. Losing three family members overnight, how could one not be grieved?
Upon hearing this.
The originally leisurely Gongsun Clan Leader’s hand holding the cup shattered with a crack:
"Second Elder, you... you must be confused. Duolong Lake has a double-layer defense array and is guarded by nine Foundation Establishment members. How could my big brother be harmed? You must have gotten it wrong, you must have!"
"Clan Leader, sob sob sob... I hope I’m mistaken in my confusion, but... sob sob sob..."
The Second Elder covered his face and wept.
Gongsun Clan Leader’s body swayed, yet he quickly left the Council Hall, with a few flickers appearing before the Soul Hall entrance. At the threshold, his raised right foot clearly paused for a moment before decisively stepping down; the Life Soul Lamps of the Grand Elder and the nine Foundation Establishment Elders on the deity platform came into view.
Indeed.
All nine lamps had extinguished!
"This..."
Gongsun Clan Leader felt his head buzz.
Nine Foundation Establishment members.
This is equivalent to half the clan’s combat power, and those who died were all high-tier combat power in mid to late Foundation Establishment. Their demise means Gongsun Family lost half its strength.
How much manpower and resources must the clan invest to train such combat power again?
Especially with the imminent Demon Cave outbreak.
When the time comes.
Once the recruitment order is issued.
The Gongsun Family will certainly have to comply.
Now, most remaining are those at the early stage of Foundation Establishment within the clan; if they incur losses in the Demon Cave, wouldn’t they equate in numbers to the Ninth-Grade Noble Families?
Although Gongsun Clan Leader felt grieved inside.
As the clan’s leader, he quickly calmed down.
Swiftly picking up the Jade Talisman to send the message:
"Hee Family, Cao Family, Ping Family, hear the order. Gather all Foundation Establishment members in the clan immediately and head to the Ten Thousand Mountains, Duolong Lake, surround the entrance, don’t let a single person escape!"
No matter what happens at Duolong Lake.
The death of the nine Foundation Establishment members in the clan cannot go unnoticed.
He must thoroughly investigate the matter!
Of course.
The most important thing is.
The treasure in the relic.
It must not fall into someone else’s hands.
If the response is swift, perhaps there’s still time.
...
Ping Family.
Ping Clan Leader received the recruitment order.
Body shook.
Fear appeared on his face:
"What happened to the Gongsun Family?"
Although Ninth-Grade Noble Families are under the jurisdiction of Eighth-Grade Noble Families, such compulsory recruitment orders are limited. Since they came under the Gongsun Family’s banner for so many years, this is the first time being forcibly summoned for all Foundation Establishments.
He felt a vague unease in his heart.
Likewise, the Cao Family and Hee Family felt a sense of panic upon receiving the recruitment order.
