Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 565 Nascent Soul Tribulation, Lottery, Intelligence
Above the Fu family, leaden clouds hung low, lightning snaked across the sky, and the majestic power of heaven locked down, a sign that the Golden Core Tribulation was about to descend!

Liu Meizhen, who had just returned from handling business in Huixi County, saw the thunderclouds in the distance, and a look of relief immediately appeared on her tired face.

"A tribulation of lightning? So fast?" A hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she quickened her escape. "Judging from the location, it seems to be where Changli and Changli are in seclusion, or perhaps Ning'er's place? I wonder who took this step first..."

She was overjoyed that her clansmen were about to advance in the celestial realm, and flew straight towards the center of the tribulation to protect them.

However, as the plane drew closer, Liu Meizhen's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

wrong!

The aura of this tribulation lightning... though it has the form, its oppressive power seems much weaker than the Golden Core tribulation lightning recorded in the book. Moreover, the energy contained in the tribulation clouds seems to be somewhat mixed, lacking some of the pure and vast feeling.

What made her even more suspicious was that the final target of the lightning tribulation was not the cave dwelling of any core member of the family, but... the elegant courtyard where the guest elder, Fairy Tianyin, lived!
"Tianyin?" Liu Meizhen's heart sank suddenly. She stopped in mid-air, staring in disbelief at the purple tribulation lightning that tore through the sky and struck straight down, landing precisely in the defensive formation of Fairy Tianyin's courtyard.

"When did she obtain the Core Formation artifact? And where did she get it from?" Liu Meizhen's expression instantly turned solemn, her eyes no longer showing any joy, only deep doubt and a hint of barely perceptible vigilance.

The Fu family had just refined the Seven Hearts Pill and bestowed it upon the meritorious elders and An'an. An'an's pill eventually ended up in Ningning's hands.

There was no fourth Seven Hearts Pill in the clan.

Liu Meizhen suppressed the myriad thoughts in her mind and did not rush forward. Instead, she stood quietly at a distance, silently watching the heavy tribulation lightning fall one by one.

There were three lightning bolts, each stronger than the last, but overall, they seemed to be weaker than the tribulation she had triggered when refining the Seven Hearts Pill.

About an hour later, the tribulation clouds slowly dissipated, and the world returned to clarity. An aura belonging to a Golden Core cultivator rose from the small courtyard, announcing the birth of a newly promoted Golden Core cultivator.

However, Liu Meizhen keenly sensed that although this aura was much stronger than that of a Pseudo-Core cultivator, it had a sense of instability and fragility, and the flow of spiritual energy was somewhat obscure, completely lacking the perfect and powerful aura that a Golden Core cultivator should possess.

"As expected... it's a low-grade Golden Core." Liu Meizhen understood, but her doubts only deepened. With Fairy Tianyin's original foundation, if she had received the assistance of a proper Golden Core spiritual object, she would never have ended up like this!
Her expression was calm as she turned and transformed into a streak of light, instantly disappearing into the deep, dark palace where the Dark Hall was located.

"Yongrui".

A cool, clear voice echoed in the hall, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

A blurry figure emerged from the shadows like a ghost, bowing respectfully. It was none other than Fu Yongrui, the leader of the Dark Hall. His aura was concealed, as if he had merged with the darkness.

“Mother.” Fu Yongrui’s voice was calm and even.

Liu Meizhen's eyes were sharp, and she directly ordered: "Immediately investigate all of Fairy Tianyin's recent whereabouts, who she has been in contact with, and especially the source of the Core Formation spiritual items she obtained."

"Yes, Mother." Fu Yongrui answered without any further questions, and his figure silently disappeared into the shadows once again, as if he had never been there.

Inside the hall, Liu Meizhen stood alone, her fingertips lightly tapping the table, producing a rhythmic sound. She gazed towards the direction of Fairy Tianyin's courtyard:
"I hope I'm just overthinking it."

……

The leaden clouds dispersed, and the sunlight shone again.

Deep within the Fu family's guest courtyard, Fairy Tianyin slowly opened her eyes, her body surging with the spiritual energy fluctuations of a Golden Core cultivator. However, when she looked inward at her dantian, at the dim, rough-textured, and even faintly cracked Golden Core, her face showed no joy, only deep resentment.

Unacceptable Golden Elixir!
She had schemed and betrayed the Fu family who had taken her in, only to receive such a wretched Dao result in return! Her path forward was almost completely blocked, and there was no hope for the Great Dao! Intense hatred and regret intertwined, threatening to devour her mind. But she had nowhere to retreat; she could only clench her fists tightly and swallow this bitter pill.

Meanwhile, far away within the Fu family's sphere of influence, deep in an inconspicuous alley in Huizhou City, inside the interior of an ordinary mansion.

A female cultivator dressed in coarse cloth, with an ordinary appearance, who seemed to be just an ordinary woman, stood by the window, gazing at the dissipated tribulation clouds in the direction of the Fu family.

A barely perceptible yet coldly triumphant smile slowly curved the corners of her lips.

“It’s done…” she murmured to herself, her voice hoarse and indifferent, which was out of place with her ordinary appearance. “Tianyin, this chess piece, has finally been placed. Although it is a second-rate Golden Core and a bit of a waste, it has finally crossed that threshold and has the qualification to stay in the core area of ​​the Fu family.

She stretched out her seemingly rough fingers and gently brushed the dust off the window frame, her eyes as deep and unfathomable as an ancient well.

"The Fu family... Fu Changsheng, Liu Meizhen... you managed things so well that it took us a lot of effort. Unfortunately, even the most meticulous plans can have flaws."

"After decades of lurking and expending so much effort, I have finally managed to drive a nail into your seemingly impenetrable family hierarchy. Tianyin, this woman, has flaws in her character and is prone to jealousy, which suits me perfectly. Today she owes me a favor—though a poisonous one—and one day she will have to serve me to the death."

She withdrew her finger, turned and disappeared into the shadows of the room, leaving only a barely audible cold laugh behind.

"Now that the pieces have been placed, we await... the moment to make our move."

...

...

The light screen at the entrance to the Yunshan County Secret Realm rippled, and Yaoyao stepped out with Hanxiao and Chixiao. Her body was filled with spiritual energy, and there were faint array patterns flowing in her eyes, indicating that her cultivation and array mastery had greatly improved.

The teleportation route was taken from Yunshan County to Huizhou Prefecture.

She went straight to her father Fu Changsheng's cave, intending to report the terrifying barrier at the center of the secret realm, but learned from the disciple on duty that her father had gone to Zhenmo Pass a month ago.

Yao Yao frowned slightly, suppressing the heavy news about the Nascent Soul seal in her heart for the time being. The Demon Suppression Pass was far away, and communication was not easy. This matter was of great importance and could not be explained in a few words. It needed to be discussed in person.

Just as he was pondering this, a message flew to him; it was his mother, Liu Meizhen, summoning him.

Yao Yao composed herself and turned to head towards the mistress's courtyard.

Inside the hall, Liu Meizhen was handling clan affairs when she saw her daughter enter. She looked up and smiled. When her gaze fell on Yaoyao, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, which quickly turned into deep satisfaction and joy.

"Third level of Golden Core?" She put down the jade slip in her hand, stood up and stepped forward, carefully examining her daughter. Her tone was full of surprise. "My Yaoyao has had quite a few opportunities on this trip! It seems that the Dao Spirit Body is becoming more and more compatible with you."

She held her daughter's hand, feeling the powerful and stable spiritual pressure within her, and smiled gently: "Perfect timing. I've encountered a thorny issue and need your knowledge of array formations. Would my daughter be willing to accompany me to Huixi County?"

Yao Yao grasped her mother's hand in return and smiled sweetly: "If Mother gives the order, I will obey."

"Alright!" Liu Meizhen acted decisively. Having obtained her daughter's consent, she did not delay any longer. After making some arrangements, she and Yaoyao transformed into streaks of light and sped off towards Huixi County.

Before long, the two arrived at the edge of the Blazing Fire Domain and landed directly on the crater of the dormant volcano called "Mount Silent Annihilation".

The surrounding area was shrouded in scorching heat, but this place was deathly silent, devoid of spiritual energy, which was completely out of place with the name of the Fire Domain.

Liu Meizhen, familiar with the route, led Yaoyao to the hidden cave entrance. The two-headed, green-eyed python sensed its master's presence, emerged from the shadows, and lowered its ferocious head.

“This is the place.” Liu Meizhen pointed to the seemingly ordinary rough stone wall. “I have already tried it. The boundary-breaking talisman has no effect on this restriction. The power contained within is ancient and powerful, and is by no means ordinary.”

Upon hearing this, Yao Yao's eyes immediately lit up with intense interest. She stepped forward, and the silver array patterns deep within her pupils flowed naturally as her slender jade fingers gently traced the surface of the stone wall.

As the fingertips passed over the area, a more distinct ripple spread out, and countless intricate runes, imbued with some ancient Taoist charm, flashed by in the ripples!
“Indeed mysterious…” Yao Yao withdrew her hand, her face now filled with focus and inquiry. “This is no ordinary defensive or concealment barrier, but more like an ancient restriction for… a trial or certification. Not only is it difficult to break through by force, but it is also very likely to trigger an extremely terrible backlash.”

She closed her eyes, a peculiar aura emanating from her body, subtly resonating with the hidden restrictions within the stone wall. A moment later, she opened her eyes, her tone resolute yet tinged with excitement:
“Mother, this restriction is strong, but its core is not perfect. It seems to have been around for too long, and there are a few minor delays at the connection with the earth's veins. Give me some time, and perhaps I can find a way to safely enter it without having to forcefully break it open.”

Seeing her daughter's confident and composed demeanor, Liu Meizhen felt reassured. She knew that Yaoyao's talent in array formations had surpassed her mother's, so if she said so, then the matter was seven or eight parts certain.

"What assistance is needed, or is there anything your mother can do for you?" Liu Meizhen asked, already prepared to provide full support.

Yao Yao hesitated for a moment: "We don't need anything external for now."

“Okay.” Liu Meizhen nodded. She was also in seclusion refining the elixir she had obtained from Yun Yi.

...

...

Inside the cave on the main peak of Tianlang Mountain, Ouyang Fei was meditating, his spiritual energy surging rhythmically like the tides. Suddenly, without warning, his heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable sense of oppression came from the southwest.

He suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and his figure appeared outside the cave, gazing at the location of the Tianyin tribe.

In the far distance, leaden clouds hung low, thick and inky, as if the sky itself were about to collapse. Countless thick, terrifying lightning bolts, like dragons, writhed and intertwined wildly within the clouds, brewing a terrifying, world-destroying power. Even from such a distance, the awe-inspiring might of the heavens made this Golden Core cultivator feel his heart pound and his breath catch in his throat, his mind trembling!
"This is... a lightning tribulation?!" Ouyang Fei's expression changed drastically, his pupils contracting sharply. "No! This power... is more than ten times more terrifying than a first-grade Golden Core lightning tribulation!"

He suddenly remembered the information he had gathered earlier—the Supreme Elder of the Tianyin Tribe, who had been in seclusion for many years, was attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage!
"Could it be... that he actually succeeded?! He triggered the Nascent Soul Tribulation!" Ouyang Fei gasped, feeling a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

Nascent Soul monk!

If the one from the Tianyin tribe successfully survives this calamity, the entire landscape of the Eastern Wilderness will be instantly overturned! A tribe with a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge will possess overwhelming power. At that time, both Ouyang Fei's Tianlang Mountain and the foundation of the Yinan lineage will be like candles in the wind, left to be slaughtered at will. It will be inevitable that all resources will be swallowed up in one gulp!
We must never place our hopes on the slim possibility that the other party will fail to overcome the tribulation!
Without hesitation, Ouyang Fei acted decisively, his figure flashing as he landed in the council hall inside the mountain. His voice, like the clang of metal on metal, instantly resounded throughout the entire Tianlang Mountain.
"All personnel of the rank of steward and above, proceed to the main hall immediately! Activate the highest emergency plan! Open the teleportation array to Yunshan County and immediately, completely, and with priority, transfer all core resources, including spirit stones, spirit herbs, mineral marrow, and cultivation technique jade slips!"

At the command, the entire Tianlang Mountain instantly sprang into operation. Although the cultivators were puzzled, seeing Ouyang Fei's unprecedentedly solemn and anxious expression, none dared to be negligent.

Streaks of light swept towards the warehouse, and boxes and chests of precious resources were quickly taken out and transported to the distant Yunshan County headquarters via the ancient teleportation array, which was rarely used but was now shining brightly.

At the same time, urgent communication talismans shot out from Tianlang Mountain in all directions like meteors, each containing only one message:
"All personnel currently stationed outside the area, regardless of whether their mission has been completed or not, must immediately abandon everything and return to Tianlang Mountain as quickly as possible! Anyone who disobeys will be severely punished!"

……

The atmosphere around the altar of the Tianyin tribe was solemn and dignified, yet it was also filled with an overwhelming sense of ecstasy and excitement, like the anticipation of a volcanic eruption.

Led by Chief Tianyin, dozens of core tribal experts stood solemnly in all directions, forming a profound formation. Their faces were flushed, and their eyes were fixed on the aged figure in the center of the altar, which was enveloped by overwhelming spiritual energy and terrifying lightning—it was the tribe's Supreme Elder!
In the sky, the Nascent Soul Tribulation had reached its most violent stage. Thick bolts of purplish-black lightning, as thick as mountains, tore through the sky, carrying the will to destroy everything, and crashed down! Each impact caused the earth to tremble, and the layers of defensive light shields that had been set up around the altar flickered and cracked.

But no one backed down!
Chief Tianyin, wielding the inherited bone staff, poured all his magical power into the array's core. Veins bulged on his forehead, but his eyes burned with an almost manic flame of excitement as he hissed, "Hold on! All of you, hold on for me! The Supreme Elder's success hinges on this! The stronger the tribulation lightning, the more powerful the Nascent Soul he will achieve! The rise of my Tianyin tribe begins today!"

"For the tribe!"

The elders and warriors around them roared in unison, their voices trembling with excitement. They frantically squeezed out every last bit of their potential, pouring their magical power into the great formation to withstand the aftershocks of the Heavenly Tribulation. Each time they successfully withstood a bolt of lightning, an uncontrollable cheer erupted from the crowd.

They could clearly see that at the center of the tribulation, although the Supreme Elder's body was torn and charred, his aura not only did not weaken, but instead continued to rise under the tempering of the lightning, becoming increasingly vast and powerful! A pressure that surpassed even the Golden Core stage, causing people's souls to tremble, was being conceived and born within it!
An elder with bristling hair and beard, coughing up blood to maintain the formation, laughed wildly with joy: "Hahaha! Heaven has blessed my Tianyin! Once the Supreme Elder survives this tribulation of such power, his Nascent Soul stage will surely be extremely high! He will be invincible in the Eastern Wilderness!"

"Yinan Mountain? Tianlang Mountain? Hmph! In the future, their spiritual veins and mineral deposits, their cities and populations will all be in the hands of my Tianyin tribe!" another person chimed in, his eyes filled with greed and longing.

Everyone seemed to have already seen the glorious scene of the Tianyin tribe's iron cavalry sweeping across the Eastern Wilderness, annexing all directions, taking all resources for their own use, and dominating the region!

This tribulation lightning is no longer a symbol of destruction, but rather their most glorious ladder to the throne of hegemony!
At the center of the altar, the Supreme Elder suddenly opened his eyes, which flashed with lightning. He let out a long, piercing roar, and bravely faced the final, and most terrifying, tribulation lightning!

"Ancestor, you must hold on!"

The tribulation clouds in the sky resembled an enraged ancient beast, churning and roaring, completely swallowing the last ray of sunlight. Although the dozen or so earth-shattering lightning bolts had struck the altar and severely damaged the Supreme Elder's physical body, he had ultimately withstood them with his secret treasures and profound cultivation.

Around the altar, Chief Tianyin almost crushed the bone staff of inheritance in his hand. He stared intently at the figure in the center of the thundercloud, who was disheveled but still stood tall. His eyes were bloodshot, and his excitement and ecstasy were about to burst out of his chest!
"Blocked! Blocked again! Hahaha!" an elder roared like a madman, "The last one! As long as we survive this last one, we will achieve the Nascent Soul stage! My Tianyin Tribe will rule the Eastern Wilderness!"

"Our Ancestor is invincible!"

"May God protect our tribe!"

The relief of surviving the ordeal and the yearning for supreme power intertwined, plunging all the guardians into a state of immense excitement, as if they could already touch that glorious future within reach. They even began to envision the scene of dividing up the resources of Tianlang Mountain and Yinan Mountain.

Chief Tianyin couldn't help but smile, as if he could already see the tribe reaching its zenith under his leadership. He mustered all his magical power, preparing to face the final, presumably exhausted, lightning tribulation, and usher in a new era for the tribe!
However, at that very moment when his mind was most agitated—

The entire world suddenly fell into a deathly silence!

It was a terrifying, deathly silence where sound was completely extinguished and everything froze.

Immediately, from the center of the calamity cloud, an extreme darkness silently spread out. It was not ordinary blackness, but absolute nothingness that devoured all light, all sound, and even all hope!

A terrifying bolt of lightning, one ten-thousandth the size of which could not be described in words, slowly emerged from the absolute darkness.

It was not a lightning bolt in the usual sense, but rather a chaotic torrent of destruction imbued with the boundless wrath of the Heavenly Dao. Wherever it passed, space collapsed and annihilated without a sound! The oppressive force it contained instantly froze the souls of all the Golden Core cultivators below, their magical power dissipated, and even their thoughts ceased to function!

"Do not--!!!"

The ecstasy on Chief Tianyin's face shattered instantly, turning into extreme terror and disbelief, as he let out a heart-wrenching, desperate roar!

The power of that tribulation lightning far surpassed the sum of all the previous ones! This was not a test at all; it was divine punishment! It was utter and complete annihilation!

At the center of the altar, the Supreme Elder seemed to sense the impending doom. He let out a roar full of resentment and despair, unleashing the most powerful divine ability of his life. All the remaining magical treasures surrounded him, transforming into a dazzling light that surged against the heavens in a final desperate attempt!
There were no earth-shattering explosions.

There was only a faint, yet soul-piercing, "hiss" sound.

Before that chaotic, destructive torrent, the Supreme Elder's desperate resistance melted away like ice and snow under the sun. The merciless lightning devoured his physical body, his golden core, the nascent nascent soul he had painstakingly condensed, and all traces of his existence…

After the lightning flashed, the world was deathly silent.

The calamity clouds slowly dissipated, as if they had never appeared.

The sunlight shone down again, but it could not illuminate the bone-chilling coldness in the hearts of the people of the Tianyin tribe.

The altar was completely empty.

There were no remains of flesh, no fragments of magical artifacts, and not even the slightest trace of aura.

The Supreme Elder, who carried the hopes of the entire tribe's rise, was completely obliterated before their very eyes by that final, terrifying, and incomprehensible bolt of divine punishment. His soul and spirit were annihilated, as if he had never existed in this world.

Chief Tianyin stood frozen in place, his expression contorted in final terror and despair, the inherited bone staff in his hand clattering to the ground.

……

As Ouyang Fei gazed towards the direction of the Tianyin tribe, he felt a sharp pain in his soul when the final, chaotic, and destructive lightning tribulation descended, even from such a distance, as if he had been violently swept away by the aftershocks of heavenly might.

The suffocating silence between heaven and earth lasted for a long time.

Only when the tribulation clouds completely dissipated, the sunlight reappeared, and he could no longer sense any trace of the Supreme Elder's aura, did Ouyang Fei slowly exhale a breath of turbid air, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

His face no longer held any of the previous anxiety and solemnity; instead, it showed a deep sense of awe and understanding.

“So that’s how it is… This is the Nascent Soul Heavenly Barrier…” he murmured to himself, his voice hoarse. “No matter how powerful your cultivation is, or how well you are prepared, you are still as insignificant as an ant in the face of such divine might of the Heavenly Dao, and your life hangs by a thread… No wonder Nascent Soul cultivators are so rare, they are practically immortals on land.”

He witnessed firsthand how hope burned to its zenith, only to be instantly crushed into nothingness by absolute power, leaving not a trace. This awe far surpassed any record in any ancient text.

Ouyang Fei solemnly took out a cyan bean pod from his robes, shimmering with a faint light—this was the very bean pod he had just activated with all his might to record the terrifying scene of the lightning tribulation. The lingering power of the Heavenly Dao and the aura of destruction emanating from it made his fingers tremble slightly.

He carefully gathered the bean pods, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, or perhaps the most dangerous explosive. This object not only recorded a failed tribulation, but also the ruthlessness and majesty of Heaven's Dao; its value was immeasurable. Having done all this, Ouyang Fei finally relaxed. His tense shoulders slumped slightly, and he let out a long sigh, a sense of relief, like surviving a calamity, welling up inside him.

"Fortunately...fortunately, it failed..." He sighed softly, his tone complex, a mixture of sorrow for the fallen and relief at saving his family from a catastrophe. "If this person had succeeded, the Fu family's foundation in the Eastern Wilderness would have been in grave danger!"

He immediately recalled the solemn instructions given by the clan leader Fu Changsheng before his departure, and dared not neglect them. He promptly took out the Shadow Gate Mask and immersed his divine sense into it:
"Chang Sheng: The Supreme Elder of the Tianyin Tribe failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage today, and his soul and spirit were destroyed under the final Heavenly Tribulation. The entire process has been recorded by your subordinate using the Recording Pod. The threat to the Eastern Wilderness has been temporarily eliminated, and Tianlang Mountain is safe. Ouyang Fei respectfully reports."

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Five Elements Space Wooden House.

"Before leaving the pass, I need to exchange for some intelligence."

Otherwise, searching for Chang Lei would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Fu Changsheng focused his thoughts on the panel in his mind's eye and said directly:

"Exchange Information"

hum!
The panel vibrated.

A large amount of yellow light surged.

Followed by.

Lines of text appeared one by one:

[1: In the black market of Wuzhou City, a cultivator codenamed "Shadow Elder" sells a rare poison called "Moon-Eating Grass." This substance is colorless and odorless, and it specifically corrodes the essence of Golden Core cultivators. However, his true identity is an alchemist who defected from the Demon-Suppressing Pass.]

[2: The ancestral jade pendant worn by the wife of your third brother's son, Fu Yonglin, contains a faint trace of [Gengjin Sword Intent]. If one can awaken and comprehend it, it can greatly enhance one's swordsmanship.]

[3: At the bottom of the icy pool behind Tianlang Mountain lies a heavily wounded peak fourth-tier demonic beast, the "Azure Water Mystic Dragon." Its lair contains a large amount of [Water Soul Mystic Crystals], but awakening it could very likely provoke a frenzied revenge.]

[4: Deep within the Yinan Mountains lies a place called "Illusory Sound Valley," where the echoes are actually the remnants of ancient powerful beings preaching, appearing once every three hundred years.]

[5: The Wu family, which is on good terms with your Fu family, has a fragmented map hidden in a hidden compartment of their family treasure, the "Mountain and River Screen," which points to an unknown place called "Falling Star Island."]

[6: The Sirius Treasure Box that Fu Yongren can open does not contain a physical object, but rather a one-time use [Ancient Wolf Spirit Blessing].]

[7: The ancient teleportation array in the forbidden area of ​​the Tianyin Tribe requires three [Void Stones] to activate, and the teleportation location in the South China Sea is not fixed, exhibiting a high degree of randomness.]

[8: The next opening time for Xuanji Old Mother's "Xuan Turtle Island" will be seventy years later. To enter the island, one must possess a "Xuan Turtle Token" issued by her.]

[9: If Fu Changli adds three drops of "Essence of a Hundred Herbs" (made from the morning dew of a hundred kinds of third-tier spiritual herbs) when brewing wine, there is a very low probability that the spirit wine will produce the "Enlightenment" effect.]

[10: Within the shadow of Fu Yongrui, the leader of the Dark Hall, dwells a mutated "Shadow Demon." This demon is formless and intangible, capable of peering into the secrets beneath the shadows, but it requires yin-attribute spirit stones to feed it.]

[11: If Fu Yong'an's [Dan Fusion of Myriad Phenomena] seed can absorb and refine a spiritual fire called "Earth Core Fire Lotus," it can be upgraded to [Fire-Infused Pill Heart], greatly improving the quality and success rate of pill refining.]

[12: The Azure Dragon, having awakened its true dragon bloodline, faintly sensed its sleeping biological parents, who may be trapped deep within the Fallen Dragon Abyss of the Eastern Wilderness.]

[13: Deep within the Burning Heaven Fire Domain of Huixi County, there exists a "Red Lotus of Earthly Fire" that has developed sentience. If one can subdue it, it can become the natal spiritual plant of a fire-type cultivator. However, it is extremely cunning and adept at using terrain to escape.]

[14: An unassuming "Iron Seed" in the Fu family's warehouse is actually the egg of the ancient mythical beast "Void-Escape Beast," requiring a hundred years of nurturing with essence blood and spatial power to hatch.] [15: In Heavenly King City, where Fu Changlei resides, the core of the "Heavenly Rules" system is damaged. Some of the high-reward tasks it issues are actually energy traps designed to repair itself; those who fail will have a portion of their cultivation drained. No one can find Fu Changlei's location.]

[16: If properly guided, Fu Yongning's hatred and obsession can be transformed into excellent aptitude for cultivating the Seven Kill Sword Technique.]

[17: The gourd that Master Yu used to drink from year-round is a rare spatial wine vessel, containing a trace of the lingering remnant of the "God of Wine".]

【18...】

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A total of thirty pieces of intelligence were exchanged.

The family contribution value has been changed to 13,000.

Fu Changsheng's gaze was fixed on the intelligence panel, scrutinizing each piece of information concerning the rise and fall of his family, opportunities and hidden dangers, his mind completely absorbed. When he saw the entry about Fu Changlei being trapped in the "Heavenly Rules" trap of Heavenly King City, his brows furrowed, and he pondered a way to break free.

at this time--

"Ding"

A crisp, abrupt mechanical notification sound rang out from the depths of his consciousness without warning, interrupting his thoughts.

"Fairy Tianyin has successfully condensed her Golden Core and has been granted a special lottery draw opportunity. Would you like to redeem it?"

Fu Changsheng was startled, his mind instantly pulled away from the complex information, and a look of obvious astonishment appeared on his face.

"Heavenly Sound? Core Formation?" He almost subconsciously repeated the information in his mind, his brows furrowing deeply. "When did she obtain a Core Formation spiritual item?"

As far as I can recall, of the Seven Hearts Pills the family recently refined, two were bestowed upon meritorious elders, one was in An'an's possession, and ultimately Ningning consumed it. Apart from that, the family doesn't possess any other spiritual items that can help one safely form their core. Although Fairy Tianyin, as a guest elder, receives preferential treatment from the family, it's impossible for such core resources to be bestowed quietly without passing through his hands or Meizhen's.

Moreover, given Fairy Tianyin's previous foundation, without the assistance of high-quality spiritual objects for forming a golden core, the success rate of forming a golden core on her own would be extremely low. Even if she were to succeed by chance, the quality of the golden core would inevitably be poor.

"The origin is suspicious..."

A sharp glint flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes, and he immediately realized that there must be something hidden behind this.

at this time.

A message was transmitted by Ouyang Fei through the Shadow Gate Mask—the Supreme Elder of the Tianyin Tribe failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage and his soul was destroyed by the final terrifying heavenly tribulation!
A glint of light flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes!
The greatest threat to the Eastern Wilderness vanished in this way!
Heaven is truly helping the Fu family!

"We must strike while the iron is hot!" Fu Changsheng's eyes were resolute. "Taking down the Tianyin Tribe will not only completely wipe out the rear of the Eastern Wilderness, but also allow us to obtain that ancient teleportation array in their forbidden area!"

Hongyu... must be waiting for him somewhere in the South China Sea.

This teleportation array is, as far as he knows, the most direct, and possibly only, way to reach the South China Sea! It must be controlled by the Fu family!

but.

Before leaving the customs area.

He has to draw the prize.

Fu Changsheng's thoughts landed on the panel in his sea of ​​consciousness:

"Redeem for Special Prize Draw"

hum!
The golden light on the panel suddenly surged, transforming into countless tiny runes. These runes collided and combined, ultimately forming a giant, phantom roulette wheel. The wheel spun rapidly, flashing past dazzling images of treasures.

Fu Changsheng held his breath, his eyes fixed on the roulette wheel that was gradually slowing down.

Finally, the pointer stopped on a square that exuded a vast and ancient aura, and faintly emitted the sounds of battle and warfare.

As the light faded, a dark gold tiger tally, about the size of a palm and of an ancient design, quietly appeared in Fu Changsheng's palm. The tally felt cold and heavy to the touch. One side was engraved with the four ancient seal characters "As if I were personally present," while the other side was embossed with a lifelike winged tiger roaring through the clouds, exuding a chilling and majestic aura.

At the same time, a message flowed into Fu Changsheng's consciousness:
[Heavenly Evolution War Puppet Tiger Talisman]

[Tier 4, Mid-Grade (Special Type Magic Item)]

[Source: A marshal's token from a vanquished ancient cultivation dynasty, containing a trace of the power of an ancient battle formation's heroic spirit.]

[Effect: Consumes spirit stones and specific materials (refined gold, meteorite iron, demon souls, etc.) to summon and fully control a miniature army formation composed of [Celestial Evolution War Puppets].]

Currently available summons:

Celestial Evolution War Puppet (Late Foundation Establishment Stage) × 36
Heavenly Evolution War Puppet Centurion (Pseudo-Core Formation Realm) × 4
Heavenly Evolution War Puppet Commander (Early Golden Core Stage) × 1

【characteristic:
1. As easy as an arm to command: The war puppets are absolutely obedient to the orders of the Tiger Talisman holder, fearless of pain, and have perfect execution capabilities.

II. Military Formation Stacking: War puppets can form specific ancient battle formations (the holder must comprehend or provide the formation diagram), which multiplies their power.

Third, it can be used for training: the war puppet legion can be used to train troops and hone the combat skills of the family members.

IV. Slow Growth: The Tiger Talisman can absorb the killing energy of the battlefield or devour high-grade metals and souls, with a very small probability of increasing the individual strength or number of battle puppets (requires a long period of time and a large amount of resources).

[Limitation: The battle puppet cannot stray more than 100 li from the Tiger Talisman. The greater the distance, the higher the control precision and energy consumption. Excessive damage to the battle puppet requires materials to slowly repair it within the Tiger Talisman.]

Feeling the cold touch and immense power emanating from the tiger tally, Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light!

"What a powerful weapon of war!" he couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

This has come at the perfect time!

The Supreme Elder of the Tianyin Tribe has just fallen, and the tribe is undoubtedly in a state of panic and its strength has been greatly diminished. However, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; its foundation remains. If it puts up a stubborn resistance, even if the Fu family wins, they will inevitably suffer casualties. And the war puppet army summoned by this [Heavenly Evolution War Puppet Tiger Talisman] is undoubtedly a powerful spearhead force!

Especially with the war puppets of the centurion, equivalent to the early Golden Core stage, and the four centurions of the pseudo-Core stage, when combined in a military formation, they could change the course of a local battlefield at crucial moments and greatly reduce casualties among the family members. They were perfectly suited for surprise attacks, assaults, and sweeps!
"This item is perfect for pacifying the Eastern Wilderness and taking down the Tianyin Tribe!" Fu Changsheng gripped the tiger tally tightly, and the last trace of concern in his heart about sweeping away the Eastern Wilderness vanished, his determination growing stronger.

However, the most urgent task is to first refine it and make it recognize its master.

Fu Changsheng sat cross-legged, placing the dark gold tiger tally in front of him.

The drop of blood essence was instantly absorbed by the dark golden tiger talisman.

The eyes of the winged tiger relief on the tiger tally suddenly lit up with a scarlet light. A desolate, murderous, yet absolutely submissive mental wave surged from the depths of the tiger tally and gently touched Fu Changsheng's divine sense.

Fu Changsheng held his breath and focused his mind, fully activating his cultivation technique. His spiritual power transformed into countless fine threads, carefully winding around the ancient magic weapon and beginning to imprint his mark on its core.

The sacrificial process went surprisingly smoothly.

Although this tiger tally contained the spirits of heroes from the ancient battlefield, it lacked its own sentience and was more like a powerful and sophisticated tool awaiting commands. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Fu Changsheng felt that his divine sense had completely connected with the tiger tally, allowing him to use it as easily as his own arm.

Thoughts moved slightly.

hum!
A flash of light appeared on the surface of the dark gold tiger tally, and a figure appeared silently inside the cabin.

This figure was about nine feet tall, forged entirely from some dark metal, with cold, hard lines and an aura of power. Its face was blurred, with only two red lights flashing in its eyes. It exuded a spiritual pressure comparable to the early stage of the Golden Core realm; it was none other than the [Heavenly Evolution Battle Puppet Centurion]. It stood silently before Fu Changsheng, bowing slightly, signifying absolute submission.

Fu Changsheng could clearly sense that through the Tiger Talisman, he could perfectly control all the actions of this battle puppet, and even share its "vision".

At the same time, he also sensed that in the strange space inside the Tiger Talisman, another forty war puppets were standing quietly, waiting to be summoned at any time.

"With this help, we have a much better chance of clearing the sky!"

With a firm resolve, Fu Changsheng waved his hand and retrieved the centurion war puppet back into the tiger tally. He did not continue experimenting with summoning more war puppets.

After putting away the tiger tally, Fu Changsheng stood up.

With a flash, he appeared in his residence in the Demon Suppression Pass outside.

Upon appearing, he immediately noticed several communication talismans left in the room. One was the most urgent, from a deputy general of Zhenmo Pass, inquiring about his opinion on unusual activity at a demon stronghold outside the pass. The others were about routine matters.

Fu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then took out a jade slip and quickly entered some analysis and suggestions about the demon stronghold into it. He then summoned the guards on duty outside the door and ordered them to send it to the deputy general immediately.

After bidding farewell to the high-ranking officers guarding the Demon Suppression Pass, he gave a few more instructions to Fu Qingyun and Fu Qingyun, who had chosen to stay at the Demon Suppression Pass, and then left the Demon Suppression Pass via the teleportation array.

...

...

In a side hall of the family council, a small celebratory banquet is being held.

Several family elders of the Purple Mansion who were familiar with or of high status to Fairy Tianyin were accompanying her, and Fairy Tianyin herself sat in the main seat.

She changed into a brand-new palace dress, her face seemingly even more radiant after advancing to the Golden Core stage. However, beneath her smile, there was a hint of superficiality and forced effort that was difficult to completely conceal. Although the Golden Core spiritual pressure emanating from her body was present, it always gave people a feeling of being outwardly strong but inwardly weak and unstable.

"Congratulations to Elder Tianyin on achieving the Golden Core stage! The path to the Great Dao is now within reach!"

Gan Muwan raised her glass in congratulations, her words warm and sincere.

With one more Golden Core cultivator, the Fu family's overall strength would increase, which naturally pleased them.

"Thank you all." Fairy Tianyin raised her cup in greeting, her smile gentle.

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Fu Yongdan, who was in charge of the family's medicine storeroom, smiled seemingly unintentionally:
"Elder Tianyin's breakthrough is truly a joyous occasion for our Fu family. To our shame, we were unaware of when Elder Tianyin prepared the spiritual artifact for Core Formation. It must have been an extraordinary opportunity. If it is convenient, would you be so kind as to share it with us, so that we may have more to learn from when we form our own Cores in the future?"

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent for a moment, and everyone's gaze seemed to fall subtly on Fairy Tianyin.

The Heavenly Sound Fairy's fingers tightened slightly as she held the wine glass.

She had anticipated this question and had already prepared her answer:

"It was all by sheer luck. Years ago, while traveling, I found a broken 'Gathering Yuan Pill' in an ancient cultivator's cave. Most of its medicinal power had been lost, and I had given up hope. This time, during my seclusion, I attempted to break through my bottleneck. Perhaps it was my sincerity that led me to miraculously trigger a tribulation of lightning. With the remaining power of that broken pill, I narrowly managed to condense a golden core... I hope you all will forgive my poor performance."

Her words were half true and half false. She attributed the poor quality of the elixir to "damaged pills" and the success to "luck" and "sincerity," which seemed plausible.

Those present could not immediately distinguish between the truth and the falsehood.

(End of this chapter)