Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 576 Three Lottery Draws! Dual Evolution, Cabinet
Fu Changsheng immediately stopped delaying, sat cross-legged under the four qi roots, and said in a deep voice, "Qiu Niang, protect me."

"Alright! Don't worry, Master!" Qiu Niang nodded immediately, waving her little hand to mobilize the spiritual energy of the Five Elements Space, making the surrounding environment even more tranquil and stable. The Flying Feather Beast lay quietly to one side, and Bing Yan obediently landed on its back, watching with its round eyes wide open.

Fu Changsheng made a hand seal, activating the four energy roots.

Four glistening, jade-like aerial roots slowly descended, like living, spirited snakes, gently touching Fu Changsheng's Baihui acupoint on the top of his head and several vital acupoints on his back.

The next moment, a torrent of blood and qi, far more powerful, pure, gentle, and full of vitality than before, surged into Fu Changsheng's limbs and bones like a river bursting its banks!

This power, warm and strong, quickly flowed throughout his body, nourishing his meridians, which had become slightly dry due to the depletion of his lifespan, filling his dantian and replenishing the deficiency in his life essence.

Fu Changsheng felt completely refreshed, as if he had been parched for a long time and then received sweet rain. Every cell in his body was overjoyed, greedily absorbing this gift of life. The weariness and vicissitudes between his brows faded away at a visible speed, his face became rosy and full again, and his eyes shone brightly, even more so than before!
Four hundred years of lifespan!
The immense energy and blood from the Primordial Mystic Vine not only completely replenished the three hundred years of lifespan he had lost, but also allowed his life essence to reach new heights, granting him an additional hundred years of lifespan out of thin air!

In other words.

He still has nearly a thousand years left to live.

After a long while, the four aerial roots slowly retracted and drooped back under the vine. Their luster seemed to have dimmed slightly, but they still exuded vitality.

Fu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, stood up, and his blood and qi surged like a dragon. He was in better condition than ever before! He could even feel that his roots had become more solid and stable because of this process of first being damaged and then repaired, breaking and then rebuilding. His perception of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth also seemed to be more acute.

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master!" Qiu Niang flew forward, grinning, "You've turned misfortune into blessing, and your lifespan has greatly increased! Let's see who dares to compete with you in terms of lifespan now!"

Fu Changsheng was in a great mood. He rubbed Qiu Niang's head and patted the flying feather beast that came over. Bingyan on his shoulder also let out a cheerful cry.

His gaze swept over the empty black iron box on the ground, a carefree smile playing on his lips.

Zhou Xuanming probably never knew until his death that the seemingly worthless ring he treasured was actually a treasure even the Primordial Mystic Vine coveted, ultimately benefiting his greatest adversary.

"Good fortune may be the harbinger of misfortune, and misfortune may be the harbinger of good fortune. The ancients were right."

This time, not only did he thwart the conspiracy and make a great contribution, but he also gained this opportunity to make up for and greatly extend his lifespan, which can be described as a perfect ending.

"There's one more thing, I almost forgot!"

With a slight thought, Fu Changsheng conjured four cold corpses that landed on the open ground atop Mount Ling. These were Elder Zhou, Zhou Xuanming, and the two Golden Core stage guest elders from the Prince's Mansion. Even in death, the lingering spiritual pressure and gruesome wounds on their bodies spoke volumes about the ferocity of the battle that had just taken place.

Almost the instant the corpse appeared—

"Buzz!" "Whoosh!"

Two incredibly solid beams of divine soul light, filled with resentment and terror, suddenly burst forth from the crowns of Zhou Lao and Zhou Xuanming's corpses! Their speed was like lightning, as if they were about to tear through space and escape into the darkness!

It was the golden core soul of Elder Zhou and Zhou Xuanming!

They knew that falling into Fu Changsheng's hands would lead to no good end, so they endured it all, waiting for the moment when the corpse was moved out of the storage bag, attempting to escape into reincarnation or fly far away!

The two early-stage Golden Core guests were a beat slower, and their souls also struggled to break free from their bodies.

"Hmph, I was prepared for this!" Fu Changsheng's eyes were icy, as if he had expected it. He was decisive and never showed mercy to his enemies; how could he give them a chance to escape?
He stood before me with his fingers pointed like a sword, chanting profound and obscure incantations to communicate with the mysterious place that existed in the endless and distant land.

"In my name, I summon the Heavenly Dragon of the Underworld, with divine light to guide and bind the soul!"

As soon as the words fell, a dark and deep passage, seemingly connecting to the Netherworld, suddenly opened in the void! A cold, majestic, and supremely restraining dark golden divine light shot out from that passage, as if it had crossed the boundaries of time and space!
The divine light was incredibly precise, instantly enveloping the souls of Elder Zhou and Zhou Xuanming, who were about to vanish into the void, as well as the souls of the two Golden Core guest elders who had just separated from their bodies!

"Do not--!"

"Fu Changsheng! How dare you imprison my soul?! I am a member of the royal family..."

"Spare me! Patriarch Fu, spare me!"

The four divine souls let out shrill, desperate screams, curses, and pleas for mercy. Bound by the dark golden divine light, no matter how they struggled and thrashed, they were like insects caught in a spider web, completely useless. They were forcibly dragged back into the passage by the divine light and disappeared instantly.

The passage then closed, as if it had never existed.

...

...

The Underworld, the Temple of the Heavenly Dragon.

Ancient stillness and majesty are the eternal themes here. Deep within the magnificent and mottled stone hall, the twisted and flickering orbs of light on the walls are the eleven Golden Core souls that were previously imprisoned here, silently enduring eternal torment.

hum!
The dark golden divine light reappeared, and like throwing away trash, it hurled the four newly arrived orbs of divine soul light, filled with terror and despair, at the stone wall.

"No! Let me out!"

"What is this place?!"

"Fu Changsheng! I'll haunt you even as a ghost! Ah—!"

Old Zhou's resentment, Zhou Xuanming's madness, the fear of the two Golden Core guests... their roars and screams echoed in the empty temple, but were quickly suppressed and absorbed by the temple's own power.

A ghostly light flowed across the stone wall, as if it possessed a life of its own, slowly devouring and imprisoning the four new orbs of light. Their twisted and painful faces appeared on the orbs of light, their struggles gradually weakening until they finally turned into one of the fifteen faintly flickering points of light on the stone wall. Like the other eleven "predecessors," they fell into eternal silence, becoming nourishment and decoration for this mysterious temple.

Fifteen Golden Core Divine Souls!
This includes a royal prince and several late-stage Golden Core cultivators!

If this scene were to spread, it would be enough to terrify the entire cultivation world! It would also demonstrate just how miserable the consequences would be for those who oppose Fu Changsheng.

...

...

Within the Five Elements Space, Fu Changsheng sensed that the four people's souls had been successfully captured before looking at the Azure Dragon beside him.

The Azure Dragon's massive body was half-hidden in the misty spiritual fog. Its lantern-sized eyes were fixed on the four Golden Core corpses that had suddenly appeared in the open space, especially Old Zhou's body, which contained abundant blood and qi and the remaining energy of the Golden Core. Its thick tail slapped the water surface impatiently, stirring up waves, and it let out a suppressed, longing, low roar from its throat.

"Look at you, so pathetic. I'm giving you all of this. Refine it well, don't waste it."

"Roar"

With Fu Changsheng's permission, the Azure Dragon let out a deafening, joyful roar. Its massive head suddenly shot out, and with a gaping maw, a powerful suction instantly swallowed the corpses of Elder Zhou, Zhou Xuanming, and the two early-stage Golden Core guest elders!

As the four golden core corpses entered its belly, the Azure Dragon's body immediately erupted with a strong azure light, and a vast amount of energy burst forth within it like a volcano! It dared not be negligent and immediately sank into the depths of the spirit pool, coiled up, and fully circulated its demonic power to refine this unprecedented "feast".

Centered on the Azure Dragon, the water of the Spirit Pool began to rotate violently, forming a huge vortex. The rich spiritual energy was frantically drawn in and poured into the Azure Dragon's body to help it refine it.

The whole process lasted several days.

Within the Five Elements Space, on this day, a long roar, more resonant and imposing than ever before, suddenly echoed from the direction of the Spirit Pool!

Wow!

Water splashed skyward, and the azure dragon burst forth from the water!

Its size was noticeably larger than before, its body thicker and its blue scales even thicker and harder, the edges gleaming with a cold, metallic luster. The two bulges on its head seemed to have swelled up further, showing signs of breaking through and growing horns. The demonic energy emanating from its body clearly indicated that it had entered the mid-stage of the fourth tier! Equivalent to a human cultivator at the fourth or fifth level of the Golden Core realm!

Moreover, within its immense demonic power lies a terrifying aura that is incomparably sharp and seems capable of tearing the heavens apart!
The azure dragon excitedly circled and danced in the air, stirring up the wind and clouds. Then it suddenly lowered its head and looked at Fu Changsheng, who was smiling and looking at it from the shore. Its huge head nuzzled against the dragon affectionately, conveying its gratitude and excitement.

"Not bad, at least those Golden Core corpses weren't wasted." Fu Changsheng patted its cold, hard scales, feeling the surging power within it, and nodded in satisfaction. "It seems you've awakened a new innate spiritual technique?"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Dragon raised its head and let out a confident roar. It suddenly opened its massive maw, not to spew venom or cold breath, but rather its demonic power surged violently at a unique frequency!

The next moment, the countless hard blue scales on its body suddenly hummed, and the sharp edges shone with a dazzling cold light!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——!
Accompanied by a dense series of whooshing sounds, thousands upon thousands of palm-sized, thin as cicada wings yet with incredibly sharp edges, [Void Azure Scale Blades] shot out from the Azure Dragon's body!

These azure scale blades were formed entirely from its innate demonic power and blood essence. They were a mix of real and illusory, as fast as lightning, and carried a sharp intent that tore through space. Like a devastating rain of blades, they instantly covered a large area in front of it!
Tsk tsk tsk!

The void itself seemed to be ripped open with countless fine black cracks, which failed to heal for a long time. The terrifying cutting force and coverage far exceeded ordinary area attacks, enough to instantly riddle any opponent caught in them with holes!
After unleashing this attack, the Azure Dragon's aura subsided slightly, indicating that the technique had consumed a considerable amount of energy, but its power was definitely commensurate with its rank!

"Excellent! What a brilliant 'Ten Thousand Scales Sky-Splitting Kill'!" Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed as he praised. He could tell at a glance that this technique combined wide-area coverage with extreme single-target penetration, making it extremely powerful and capable of becoming the Azure Dragon's trump card.

"Roar~" Hearing its master's praise, the Azure Dragon shook its big head proudly, withdrew its supernatural powers, and the phantom images of the Azure Scale Blades that shot out slowly dissipated into the air.

Qiu Niang flew over from the side, clicking her tongue in amazement: "Little Qing is amazing! That move is powerful! Now Master has another trump card!"

The Feathered Beast let out a low roar, seemingly pleased with its companion's growing strength. Ice Flame, meanwhile, curiously circled the Azure Dragon, seemingly wanting to see how those sharp scales were formed.

Fu Changsheng felt increasingly relieved.

at the same time.

A familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind:
"Ding"

"You have subdued two Golden Core guest elders and one late-stage fourth-tier demonic beast, and have gained three special lottery draws. Would you like to redeem them?"

coming!

Fu Changsheng's thoughts stirred. He returned to the small wooden house atop Mount Ling, communicated with the [Hope Gu], and focused his mind on the mysterious panel in his sea of ​​consciousness, saying directly:

"Redeem for a special lottery draw."

Om-!
The panel suddenly lit up, golden light swirling around it. Countless intricate runes seemed to come alive, leaping and combining, ultimately transforming into a huge, hazy, illusory roulette wheel. The grid on the wheel was indistinct, making it difficult to discern its exact nature, adding to its mystery.

The roulette wheel began to spin rapidly, so fast that only a chaotic blur of light and shadow could be seen.

Fu Changsheng held his breath, his eyes blazing, intently following the trajectory of the pointer.

The roulette wheel slowed down, and the pointer swept across each square that exuded a different aura. Finally, it came to a steady stop in the most peculiar position—the square contained not real objects or light and shadow, but a deep "nothingness" that seemed to absorb all light and probe!
"What is this?" Fu Changsheng wondered.

The next moment, the illusory image of the roulette wheel vanished.

There was no jade box or any physical object. Instead, a thin, almost transparent gray stream of energy quietly escaped from the panel. It was silent and seemed to have a life of its own. After circling around Fu Changsheng once, it suddenly disappeared into the depths of his mind between his eyebrows!
There were no earth-shattering phenomena, no tremendous energy surges.

Fu Changsheng felt a slight chill in his soul, as if brushed by the softest veil, and then an indescribable sense of tranquility enveloped his true spirit. The causal threads he might have been entangled in due to the killing of the royal family and the destruction of the Prince's Mansion, as well as the trajectory of his own destiny, became blurred at this moment, as if shrouded in an eternal mist.

At the same time, a concise yet crucial message entered his mind:
【Celestial Cloak of Concealment】(A one-time-use conceptual artifact)
[Source: Derived from system rules, not from this world]

[Effect: Completely conceals all the refiner's heavenly secrets and destiny, isolating them from all forms of deduction, spying, divination, and curses. From this point onward, your past, present, and future will be an unknowable mystery in the eyes of Heaven and all living beings.]

【Characteristics: Formless and intangible, merged with the true spirit; once used, its effect is permanent.】

[Restriction: Only effective on the user who refines the material.]

Fu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and an overwhelming joy welled up in his heart!
"What a wonderful [Cloak of Heavenly Secrets]! This item has come at the perfect time!"

The cultivation world is treacherous; divination, curses, and assassinations are impossible to guard against.

Now that he is showing his true colors, and has even killed a royal prince, there may be a reason for it, but it is hard to guarantee that there won't be more powerful enemies or certain people in the royal family who try to find his weaknesses, predict his whereabouts, or even cast a curse on him through divination.

With this item, all these worries will disappear!
From this point on, his fate will transcend the chessboard, and no one will be able to scheme against him by prying into the secrets of heaven. This is undoubtedly an extremely powerful trump card and talisman, the value of which, in some cases, even far surpasses that of a powerful magic weapon!

"The system's reward this time is exactly what I wanted." Fu Changsheng smiled freely. "Now I can do many things more freely."

He was very satisfied with the prize.

With two special lottery draws remaining, he didn't hesitate to communicate with the panel again.

"Continue to redeem special prizes."

Om-!
The panel in his mind shone brightly once more, and the huge illusory wheel re-condensed, with runes flowing around it, mysterious and unpredictable.

The roulette wheel spun rapidly once more, following the trajectory of fate, before finally coming to a slow stop. This time, the pointer landed on a square that emitted a misty purple aura, its interior seemingly containing the ethereal images of mountains and rivers.

The light faded, and an item quietly appeared in Fu Changsheng's palm.

It wasn't some earth-shattering magical treasure, but rather a peculiar ore about the size of a fist, irregularly shaped, dark gold in color, yet with a warm, purple aura flowing across its surface. The ore felt incredibly heavy in the hand, as if supporting a small mountain. Even more strangely, its appearance immediately created a subtle resonance with the Mountain and River Suppressing Clan Cauldron floating beside it, causing the cauldron to tremble slightly and emit a low hum.

A surge of information flooded into Fu Changsheng's mind:

【All-purpose Mother Gold】

[Rank: Innate Spiritual Material (Evolved from Qi Luck)]

[Source: When the origin of this vast world collapsed, its remaining fortune and the core of the earth's veins evolved and condensed over countless years.]

[Effect: Can be absorbed by the Mountain and River Suppressing Clan Cauldron, greatly increasing the total amount and quality of the cauldron's fortune, and has a certain chance to cause the Clan Suppressing Cauldron to develop new auxiliary abilities (abilities are random and related to the clan's development).] [Characteristics: Contains the essence of a remnant realm's fortune, gentle yet powerful, and extremely easy to integrate.] [Restrictions: Only usable with natal magic treasures or clan-suppressing artifacts that possess the function of gathering and suppressing fortune.]

"Myriad Transformation Mother Gold... amplifies fortune and generates new abilities?" A dazzling light instantly flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes!

This item is no less important to him and the Fu family than the previous [Heavenly Secret Cloak]!
The Mountain and River Clan Cauldron is the foundation of the Fu family. The strength of the fortune within the cauldron directly affects the rise and fall of the entire family, the cultivation speed of its members, and even the success or failure of external conquests. He had already experienced the many wonders of the blessing of fortune.

This [Myriad Transformations Mother Gold] can actually be directly melted into the cauldron, increasing the total amount and quality of fortune! This is simply an unparalleled treasure for solidifying the foundation of a family! Not to mention, there is also a chance to generate new auxiliary abilities, which is undoubtedly an unexpected surprise.

"Excellent! Excellent!" Fu Changsheng couldn't help but clap his hands in praise, his carefree nature on full display. "I was just worried that the family's fortune might not be able to keep up after advancing to the fifth rank. This is truly a godsend!"

Without any hesitation, he took the dark gold ore flowing with purple energy in his hand, stood up and walked towards the Mountain and River Clan Cauldron, which was quietly suspended and exuded a heavy, primordial aura.

The closer they got, the stronger the resonance between the [Myriad Transformations Mother Gold] and the clan-protecting cauldron became, the more active the purple aura on the surface of the ore became, and the clearer the humming of the cauldron became.

With a solemn expression, Fu Changsheng gently placed the [Myriad Transformations Mother Gold] on the mouth of the cauldron.

Without his deliberate prompting, the Mountain and River Clan Cauldron seemed to have encountered the most desired tonic. The cauldron shone brightly, and the originally calm and flowing light golden fortune power inside the cauldron surged as if boiling, transforming into an invisible hand that gently but firmly enveloped and pulled the [Myriad Transformation Mother Gold] into the cauldron!
Om-!
A louder, more resounding boom, seemingly from the ancient primordial era, echoed throughout the entire Five Elements Space!

The Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron trembled violently, and the ancient mountain, river, bird and beast patterns on its body seemed to come alive, frantically devouring and absorbing the vast purple energy flowing from the [Myriad Transformation Mother Gold]!

Under the refinement of the Qi within the cauldron, the dark golden ore softened and decomposed at a visible speed, transforming into the purest purple-gold Qi containing the essence of the world. This Qi rapidly merged and became one with the original light golden Qi within the cauldron!

The whole process lasted about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

As the last wisp of purple energy was completely absorbed, the vibrations of the Mountain and River Suppressing Clan Cauldron gradually subsided.

At this time, the clan-guarding cauldron appears more ancient and dignified, and the luster flowing from its body is restrained yet profound.

Inside the cauldron, the originally pale golden aura of fortune had deepened considerably, transforming into a purer, richer gold, and its total amount had nearly doubled! It was like a wider, more surging golden river flowing and circulating within the cauldron, radiating a vast and prosperous aura of boundless blessings!
As the owner of the Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron, Fu Changsheng could clearly feel this tremendous change. The spiritual energy throughout the entire Fu family's fiefdom seemed to become more active, and an invisible power that protected the family, enhanced comprehension, and brought good fortune became more apparent and powerful.

However, the changes are not over!

Just as the energy within the cauldron stabilized, the area on one side of the cauldron that had originally been engraved with ancient farming patterns flashed with light again, and the patterns on it underwent a subtle change! It was no longer a simple farming scene, but had evolved into an auspicious scene of [abundant harvest of spiritual plants]. The seedlings in the scene were full of plump ears, and the spiritual herbs were emitting rosy light, full of vitality and the joy of a bountiful harvest!

At the same time, a realization dawned on Fu Changsheng's mind:

[The Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron gains a new ability: Abundant Harvest]

[Effect: Slightly increases the growth speed and quality of spiritual plants and herbs cultivated by the cauldron owner and their designated family members. The stronger the fortune within the cauldron, the greater the effect.]

[Note: This ability can also consume Qi Luck, temporarily affecting a designated large area of ​​spiritual fields.]

"A bountiful harvest?!" Fu Changsheng was taken aback at first, then overjoyed!

This newly derived ability may not seem as rapid as directly increasing combat power, but its strategic significance and benefit to the long-term development of the family are immeasurable!

This means that the Fu family will produce more and better quality spiritual herbs in the future, ensuring a greater supply of elixirs for their descendants' cultivation! The family's ability to accumulate resources through trade will also be greatly accelerated! This is practically a divine aid technique that will lay the foundation for a family that can last for a thousand years!

"Hahaha! What a magnificent mother gold! What a bountiful harvest!"

Fu Changsheng was feeling the surging fortune within the Mountain and River Clan-Suppressing Cauldron and the newly acquired power of [Abundant Harvest], and he was extremely happy. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly as he sensed something in his storage ring that was slightly warming up and emitting a strange and weak fluctuation, which seemed to resonate with the evolved Clan-Suppressing Cauldron in some way.

On a whim, he took the object out.

It was the Crimson Gold Prince's Token, obtained from Zhou Xuanming's storage bag, engraved with a coiled dragon pattern and radiating a faint imperial dragon aura!

At this moment, this token, which was originally just a symbol of identity and had a slight dragon aura, was trembling slightly. The coiled dragon patterns on its surface flowed, as if it had come alive, echoing the Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron not far away, which was buzzing and vibrating and whose aura was becoming increasingly heavy!
"Huh? Master, this token seems... really want to be eaten by the cauldron?" Qiu Niang flew over curiously, blinking her big eyes at the restless Prince's Token.

The Feathered Beast also raised its massive head, its honest gaze filled with a hint of confusion. Ice Flame, meanwhile, landed on Fu Changsheng's other shoulder, tilting its little head and emitting a soft chirp, seemingly also asking a question.

Fu Changsheng's gaze narrowed slightly, and he understood. This Prince's Token contained a trace of the national fortune and dragon energy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, as well as the power and authority of the Seven Princes. Although Zhou Xuanming was dead and his position was abolished, this remaining status and dragon energy were undoubtedly a great supplement to the Mountain and River Clan Cauldron, which also gathered fortune and suppressed the pattern!
“Since it’s actively seeking food, then let it have its way.” Fu Changsheng was decisive and didn’t hesitate any longer. Holding the Prince’s Decree, he slowly walked to the Mountain and River Clan Cauldron, whose brilliance was restrained yet appeared even more profound and weighty.

Seemingly sensing the approach of the "food," the humming sound from the Mountain and River Town Clan Cauldron became even more cheerful, and the golden aura emanating from the cauldron's mouth peeked out like tentacles.

Fu Changsheng gently dropped the Prince's Decree into the mouth of the cauldron.

hum!
The moment the Prince's Decree entered the cauldron, it was instantly enveloped and swallowed by the vast golden aura!
On the body of the cauldron, the ancient mountain and animal patterns that had become clearer after absorbing the [Myriad Transformations Mother Gold] lit up again, especially the specific patterns representing "Imperial Power", "Order" and "Fanzhen", which shone brightly!
Under the refinement of the fortune within the cauldron, the crimson gold Prince's token rapidly dissolved, transforming into six exceptionally pure, noble purple-gold special fortunes, with faint traces of miniature dragon shadows swirling around them. These fortunes merged into the even wider river of fortune within the cauldron, like spirit snakes!

Although these six strands of purple-gold fortune are thin, they are of extremely high quality, carrying a natural sense of dominance and protection, making the overall fortune structure inside the cauldron seem more stable and layered!
"Six special family fortunes have been added..." As the cauldron master, Fu Changsheng instantly understood the change. "This fortune contains a trace of the remaining princely status and dragon energy, which can slightly enhance the legitimacy of the family's external conquests and the control over the fiefdom. It can also bless the family's descendants, making it easier for them to develop leadership qualities."

This is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise!

What surprised Fu Changsheng even more was that at the very moment the six strands of purple-gold fortune completely merged into the long river of fortune within the cauldron—

Located at the core of the clan cauldron in Shanhe Town, in the [Dragon Transformation Pool], which is formed from pure fortune and the essence of the earth and is specifically used to nourish spiritual creatures and enhance their innate qualities, a strange change has occurred!
The once calm golden water in the pool began to churn violently, as the purest fortune and spiritual energy converged and condensed at the bottom of the pool...

A moment later, the radiance gradually faded.

There lay at the bottom of the Dragon Transformation Pool, where thirty-six pills, each the size of a dragon's eye, perfectly round, dark yellow in color, and with natural cloud patterns on their surface, emanated astonishing spirituality and a powerful yet gentle energy fluctuation!
[The Mysterious Yellow Elixir: This elixir was naturally formed in the Dragon Transformation Pool after the Mountain and River Clan-Suppressing Cauldron absorbed and refined the dragon energy of the Prince's Decree, combining it with the cauldron's vast fortune and the earth's essence. It contains a trace of dragon energy and the essence of the earth, possessing a mild and mellow medicinal nature. It has remarkable effects on cleansing the marrow and strengthening the foundation, enhancing cultivation, and subtly increasing the perception of fortune. It is particularly effective for cultivators below the Golden Core stage.]

"Thirty-six Xuanhuang Spirit Pills!" Fu Changsheng sensed the changes in the Dragon Transformation Pool, and his eyes shone with surprise once again.

Although this pill does not directly enhance combat power, its effect of strengthening the foundation and enhancing potential is of immeasurable value to the backbone and rising stars of the family! It is enough to cultivate another batch of elite disciples for the Fu family in a short period of time!
"Awooo?" The Feathered Beast let out a curious low growl.

"Chirp chirp!" Bingyan flapped its wings.

Fu Changsheng was in a great mood and laughed heartily: "This useless prince's token has been put to good use and turned into resources to nourish my Fu family! It has brought me a bit more luck and I've also gotten dozens of good spirit pills for free."

His tone was carefree, tinged with a hint of satisfaction. The remnants left by the enemy ultimately became stepping stones for the Fu family's growth; there is no greater joy in the world than this.

"That's wonderful!" Qiu Niang cheered excitedly. "Our Fu family is becoming more and more prosperous!"

Fu Changsheng nodded with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the evolved Mountain and River Clan-Suppressing Cauldron, the flowing river of fortune within the cauldron, the Xuanhuang Spirit Pill at the bottom of the Dragon Transformation Pool, and the cheerful spirit pets around him, a surge of heroic spirit rising in his heart.

Their own strength continues to improve, and their family's foundation becomes increasingly solid!
at the same time.

A familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind:
"Ding"

"You have acquired many treasures for the family; your family contribution points have been increased to 100,000."

100,000 contribution points?!

Fu Changsheng was overjoyed.

The Ancient Thunder Scripture he cultivated was extremely profound and was one of his previous methods of fighting enemies. Now he had mastered the Wood Divine Thunder (Azure Sky) and the Fire Divine Thunder (Crimson Palace), which were extremely powerful, but in the end, they were only two of the five elements, and he could not fully display the mysteries of this scripture.

He was decisive by nature, and knowing that there was still potential to be explored ahead, he would not delay. He immediately focused his mind on the mysterious and unpredictable system panel.

"System, activate the [Cultivation Technique Deduction] function to analyze and deduce the Ancient Origin Thunder Scripture. Objective: To complete the Acquired Five Elements Divine Thunder Technique."

"Ding--"

"Instructions received. Begin analyzing and deducing the cultivation technique: Ancient Origin Thunder Scripture (fragment)..."

"Analyzing... Detected that the host has mastered the basic Dao patterns of [Yi Wood Divine Thunder] and [Ding Fire Divine Thunder]..."

"Based on the existing foundation of thunder magic and the principles of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint, we are reverse-engineering the missing parts..."

"Driving simulation... Driving simulation..."

"Warning: Deducing and completing the Five Elements Divine Thunder requires a large amount of contribution points..."

The panel was filled with rapidly flowing light, and countless runes representing thunder and the mysteries of the five elements were constantly appearing and disappearing, performing extremely complex calculations and simulations.

A moment later, the system notification sounded again:
"Deduction complete! The Acquired Five Elements Divine Thunder Chapter of the Ancient Origin Thunder Scripture has been successfully completed!"

"New additions: Complete condensation methods and corresponding thunder magic runes for [Earth Divine Thunder], [Metal Divine Thunder], and [Water Divine Thunder]!"

"The relevant exercise information has been transmitted."

"Family contribution points have been reset to zero"

hum!
A vast and subtle torrent of information instantly flooded into Fu Changsheng's sea of ​​consciousness; it was the detailed cultivation method for the [Earth Divine Thunder], [Metal Divine Thunder], and [Water Divine Thunder]!

Unlike before, when one had to sense the wood and fire elements of heaven and earth to condense the thunder seed, the newly added three divine thunders have a more systematic condensation method. They directly guide how to extract the most primordial thunder power from one's own magic power and the corresponding metal and water elements of the earth, and condense it into the corresponding thunder seed!

Fu Changsheng closed his eyes tightly, trying his best to digest this information.

In his sea of ​​consciousness, it seemed that three new thunder patterns were slowly condensing and taking shape, complementing the original Yi Wood and Ding Fire thunder patterns, and faintly forming a more complete and balanced prototype of the Five Elements cycle!

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, and a faint flash of five-colored lightning seemed to appear in his eyes.

"So that's how it is... Great virtue carries all things and gives birth to all things. Its thunder is profound and majestic, as heavy as a mountain. This is the [Earth Divine Thunder]!"

"Unparalleled in sharpness, chilling and transformative, its thunder is swift and fierce, indestructible, and is known as the [Xin Metal Divine Thunder]!"

"Extremely gentle yet extremely strong, nourishing all things, its thunder is ever-changing, capable of eroding the soul and destroying the bones; this is the [Gui Water Divine Thunder]!"

He muttered to himself, having already grasped the essence of these three new thunderbolts, and his joy was beyond words.

The completion of the Five Elements Divine Thunder not only means he has gained three more incredibly powerful offensive methods, but also signifies that his understanding of the Way of Thunder has reached a whole new level! The Five Thunders cycle endlessly, bringing immeasurable benefits whether used for fighting enemies, refining the body, or comprehending the Heavenly Dao!
"The power of the system is indeed mysterious and unpredictable!" Fu Changsheng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Without systematic deduction, it would take him countless years and opportunities to complete the subsequent three divine lightning strikes on his own.

Without further delay, he took a deep breath and, following the method he had just obtained, began to try to activate his own magical power, communicate with the earth's energy, the essence of Geng metal, and the brilliance of Xuan water in the darkness, and set about condensing the three great thunder seeds: [Ji earth], [Xin metal], and [Gui water].

The cabin was instantly filled with an increasingly intense aura of the Five Elements Thunder. Arcs of different colors danced and flickered around him, radiating a terrifying, powerful force that intertwined destruction and creation.

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Deep within the Imperial Observatory in the capital city, in a secret hall shrouded in the power of stars.

Ten figures, their auras as deep as the sea and surrounded by Daoist principles, sat atop a massive circular jade platform. These were the ten most powerful True Lords of the Great Zhou Dynasty's Inner Cabinet. At this moment, they all looked solemnly at the elderly man in the center, whose hair and beard were all white, whose eyes shone like stars, as if they held the weight of the endless starry sky—[Nine Profound Star Lord].

With a flick of his fingertip, the spiritual light dissipated, and he had already told the other nine people present all the causes and consequences of the Seven Princes' Mansions in Wuzhou, as well as the details of the nearly successful Demon Realm passage.

The hall fell silent for a moment, with only the faint hum of the stars turning.

After a long silence, a True Lord with a cold, iron-like face, dressed in a black python robe, and exuding a chilling aura, spoke first. His voice was like the clang of metal, carrying an undeniable air of menace:

"The Yin Puppet Sect! Those maggots that rotten bones dare to devour the heart of my Great Zhou! If this scoundrel is not eliminated, it will be an injustice to Heaven! We shall use thunderous force to destroy their ancestral temples and exterminate their descendants!" This person was the Crown Prince's tutor, the [Iron Prison True Lord] who held the power of criminal justice.

A True Monarch, with a gentle demeanor, dressed in a Daoist robe adorned with lotus and cloud patterns, and holding a whisk, nodded slightly. His voice, warm and gentle as jade, carried weight: "Brother Tieyu's decisiveness in killing is commendable, as I agree. However, the matter of the Demon Clan concerns the fate of this realm, and is not solely the responsibility of our Great Zhou. We should immediately inform the Western Immortal Alliance, explain the consequences, and let them clean up their own mess. This is the proper course of action." This was the Azure Lotus True Monarch, a member of the Inner Cabinet who often upheld the doctrine of the mean.

"Hmph, Brother Qinglian is always so amiable!" A female True Monarch dressed in palace attire, with a beautiful face but sharp eyes and a wisp of crimson light swirling around her fingertips, sneered. Her voice was like ice beads falling onto a jade plate. "The Immortal Alliance committed evil first. How can it be forgiven with a simple 'self-cleaning'? They must pay real money and make us pay compensation! Otherwise, where is the dignity of my Great Zhou?" This was the Crimson Cloud Primordial Monarch, a close friend of the Eldest Princess and in charge of some finances and diplomacy.

This statement drew nods of agreement from several True Lords. Pressuring the Immortal Alliance to demand compensation was an option acceptable to all parties.

The topic then shifted to the rewards and punishments for this incident.

A solemn-faced, unsmiling True Lord, dressed in a dignified imperial censor's robe, said in a deep voice: "Zhou Xuanming is a disgrace to the royal family, his crimes are unforgivable! He should be stripped of his title, removed from the register of officials, and his entire lineage and three clans exterminated to uphold the law and appease Heaven and Earth!" This was the [True Lord of Laws], who was in charge of supervision and law.

At this moment, a refined-looking True Lord with a slightly languid demeanor, seemingly perpetually asleep, slowly spoke, his tone gentle yet strangely penetrating: "True Lord of the Law, please calm your anger. According to an urgent report from the Imperial Clan Court, Zhou Xuanming has acted perversely, and his evil deeds have already reached the ears of the Emperor. The decree to strip him of his royal title is already in the process of being sealed, just one step away from being issued. In other words, at the time of the incident, he was more of a figure awaiting punishment; his actions were truly a case of personal madness, with little connection to the rules of the Imperial Clan. Her Highness the Princess was also filled with grief and indignation upon hearing this terrible news, heartbroken that such a rebellious person had emerged from her family." This person was the Princess's chief strategist, the [Sleeping Moon True Lord], an expert on loopholes in laws and regulations.

The Law Lord caught his breath, staring at the Moon Lord. He knew the Moon Lord was cunning and manipulative, but he couldn't refute the procedural sophistry. He could only snort coldly and say no more.

Next, the focus shifted to Jingzhou.

"The Zhenshi Division and the Yushen Division of Jingzhou are incompetent and lazy! The Jingzhou Patrol Envoy is blind! He allowed the demon's den to grow stronger right under his nose, and even required his colleagues from a neighboring state to cross the border to eliminate the traitors! Such incompetence deserves to be punished!" A True Lord with a booming voice, a burly physique, and a bloodthirsty aura surrounding him roared. He was the representative of the army, the upright and unyielding [Baji True Lord].

No one disagreed on this point. Soon, a preliminary agreement was reached on the proposed punishments for the relevant officials in Jingzhou.

Finally, and most controversially, was the reward given to Fu Changsheng, the meritorious official.

"Fu Changsheng has keen insight and has eradicated the evil scourge. His merit is immeasurable! He should be promoted beyond the usual ranks to the fifth-rank Imperial Inspector and given real power, so as to demonstrate the court's emphasis on merit and talent!" Tie Yuzhen's voice was as loud as a bell, strongly advocating for a generous reward.

"inappropriate!!"

(End of this chapter)