Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 630 Lottery, Intelligence, Interception
Deep within the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers lies a blessed land, shrouded in spiritual energy and bursting with vibrant flowers.

As Hua Yun Zhenjun closed her eyes and concentrated, she seemed to sense something. Her slender jade fingers moved slightly, and a red feather-shaped jade talisman, which she had treasured at the bottom of an ancient jade box and sealed for countless years, began to emit a faint but familiar light.

Hua Yun Zhenjun slowly opened his eyes, a complex emotion flashing within them.

She took out the jade talisman and inscribed the magic spell into it.

After a while.

Chi Liao's voice rang out.

The defeat at Tianlang Mountain, the loss of the Luo family's stronghold, the change of ownership of Tianyin Mountain, the depletion of the tribe's Golden Core cultivators, and the severe injuries that are difficult to heal... Every word and sentence depicts the extremely precarious state of the Zhuque tribe.

Hua Yun Zhenjun remained silent.

She didn't respond immediately, but the memories of the past surged forth like a flood bursting its banks.

She seemed to have returned to that weak and helpless mortal girl, chosen as a sacrifice by the ignorant villagers, bound and about to be thrown into the raging river. It was that fiery and bright boy, Chi Liao, the young chieftain of the Vermilion Bird tribe, who disregarded tribal rules and forcibly rescued her, taking her away from that hopeless village.

It was he who, holding her hand, led her into the bizarre and wondrous world of cultivation, giving her the initial cultivation techniques and resources without reservation.

The two thought they could spend their lives together.

But reality dealt them the heaviest blow.

The old chieftain of Suzaku found them, but instead of bringing blessings, he brought a cold and ruthless choice.

The internal strife within the tribe and the struggle for the chieftainship necessitate strong external support. A marriage alliance with the White Tiger tribe, specifically marrying their favored eldest daughter, is the only shortcut for Chi Liao to solidify his position and smoothly ascend to the chieftainship.

She still remembers it.

Chi Liao resisted fiercely at the time, even willing to give up his position as the young chieftain, just to take her away and fly away.

However, the old chief used her life, and the life of the child in her womb, to extinguish all their resistance.

“If you insist on having this woman of unknown origin, then don’t blame your father for being ruthless and making you watch her and your child disappear together.”

In order to save her and her child's lives, Chi Liao finally gave in.

He released her hand, his eyes filled with heart-wrenching pain and despair, and turned to accept the political marriage.

She, on the other hand, was secretly sent away by the old chief and lived in anonymity.

With her extraordinary talent and her indomitable spirit and perseverance, she cultivated step by step, overcoming countless hardships, and finally succeeded in forming her Nascent Soul, becoming the Supreme Elder of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers.

The sweetness, struggles, pain, and helplessness of the past flashed through her mind like a faded painting. She had a deep and unforgettable love for Chi Liao, resentment at being abandoned, and understanding and acceptance of that helpless choice.

Now, the man who was once as fiery as a flame is at his wit's end, dragging his broken body as he begs her for help.

Hua Yun Zhenjun gently stroked the warm jade talisman for a long time, then sighed softly:
"Never mind, I still owe you after all."

...

...

a few days later.

The oppressive atmosphere above the Vermilion Bird tribe, which had been somewhat oppressive due to the series of attacks, was broken by a sudden, gentle yet boundless spiritual pressure.

At the edge of the sky.

Auspicious clouds gathered on their own, and petals, formed from spiritual energy, fell from the sky, their fragrance spreading for miles.

An elegant and graceful figure appeared outside the gate of the Vermilion Bird Tribe, without riding any escape light, as if just strolling leisurely, yet covering a thousand miles in a single step.

Having already received the news, Chief Chi Liao, despite his injuries, led the tribe's three remaining Golden Core elders and all the tribespeople, kneeling densely before the mountain gate to welcome this powerful figure who could decide the fate of the tribe.

When that unforgettable figure came into view, Chi Liao's heart clenched.

Time seems to have left few marks on her; instead, it has added an indescribable air of dignity and elegance.
"Chi Liao of the Vermilion Bird Tribe, leading the entire tribe, respectfully welcomes the arrival of True Lord Hua Yun! True Lord, in your mercy and compassion, our tribe is deeply grateful!"

"No need for formalities, please rise."

"Thank you, True Lord!" Chi Liao dared to straighten up, still bowing slightly, and led the way. "True Lord, please move to the council hall for further discussion."

Under Chi Liao's guidance, Hua Yun Zhenjun stepped into the Vermilion Bird Tribe with ease.

Wherever he went, the Vermilion Bird Clan held their breath and bowed their heads in awe, yet a spark of hope was rekindled in their hearts because of the arrival of the Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Among the crowd, Elder Chi Ling was far more shocked than the others!

The Flower Cloud True Monarch of the Valley of a Thousand Flowers! The chieftain actually managed to persuade her?!

This is one of the most mysterious Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the Eastern Wilderness, who almost never interferes in tribal conflicts!

How could she... Could it be that there's something going on between the chief and her...?

A storm raged within Chi Ling, and a strong sense of unease instantly gripped him.

Although Fu Changsheng is strong, can he withstand a true Nascent Soul True Monarch?
...

...

Deep within the main peak of Tianyin Mountain.

Several months have passed quietly.

"Father, are you sure the information you received is accurate?"

Fu Yongyao walked up from behind, his face showing signs of fatigue.

Over the past few months, she worked with her father, using all the knowledge she had acquired to deduce countless possible ways the formation could be hidden, and cracked several seemingly suspicious but actually traps or insignificant ancient restrictions, but she still couldn't find the slightest clue to the ancient teleportation array.

"The intelligence is definitely accurate."

Fu Changsheng nodded affirmatively.

His divine sense swept over the vast mountain range that had been taken over by the Fu family.

Tianyin Mountain has been pacified. The spiritual fields are being cultivated, the mineral veins are being mined, and the protective array has been repaired and renovated under Yu Qingru's supervision, making it even more stable than before.

however.

If you can't find that teleportation array, it's like entering a treasure mountain and returning empty-handed.

"Could it be... that a specific token is required, or that it can only be activated at a specific time and in a specific way?" Fu Yongyao suggested, one of the few possibilities she could think of after checking all the conventional concealment methods.

Fu Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "It's not impossible."

If so.

Then the only option is to use the system to exchange for intelligence.

A thought immediately occurred to him:
"Exchange Information"

hum!
The panel vibrated.

Followed by.

Lines of text appeared one by one:

Based on the above plot, we can deduce another thirty pieces of intelligence:

[1: Shangguan Hongyu's forced exit from seclusion caused a crack in her Golden Core, which can only be repaired with "Mysterious Ice Jade Marrow," otherwise her cultivation will be permanently stagnant.]

[2: When Yu Lian was cultivating the "Ten Thousand Snows Return to the Hidden Technique", the divine soul imprint of True Monarch Xuanbing quietly appeared in her sea of ​​consciousness, subtly influencing her character.]

[3: Fu Yongfan discovers a secret room in the Ninth Prince's mansion, containing secret letters between the Seventh Prince and the Eldest Princess, involving a royal secret.]

[4: Deep within Tianyin Mountain lies a naturally formed "Illusory Sound Stone Forest," which can interfere with cultivators' divine sense and is a key area for hiding teleportation arrays.]

[5: Due to excessive exertion in treating Zhou Jin, the Divine Doctor Valley's Master Qingmu will be in seclusion for three years, during which time the Divine Doctor Valley will refuse all outside visitors.]

[6: The secret realm beneath the small island of Nanshan Island is actually a fragment of the ancient "Water Palace", containing the reverse scale shed by a real dragon]

[7: Sakura Island Master Sakurai Tsuki secretly practices the forbidden technique "Nerve Absorption Technique"]

[8: Deep within the volcano of the Vermilion Bird Tribe's ancestral land, the tribe's guardian beast, the "Vermilion Bird Spirit," is sealed and can only be awakened through a sacrifice from a direct descendant.]

【twenty four:…】

...

Fu Changsheng's gaze swept quickly over the ten intelligence reports, and when he saw a few of them clearly, his breath hitched almost imperceptibly.

Hongyu… Fu Changsheng’s fingertips tightened slightly.

Hongyu was injured to such an extent.

Xuanbing Jade Marrow is formed from the core of ten-thousand-year-old Xuanbing ice in the far north, and only one piece can be found every hundred years. Now, it may only exist in Wanxue Mountain. And Wanxue Mountain is the place where Yulian is now.

And Xuanbing Zhenjun planted a divine soul imprint on Yulian?

This is clearly a sign of possession!
As for Fan Ge'er, who had been missing for many years, it turned out that he was in the Ninth Prince's mansion!
Fu Changsheng took a deep breath.

It seems this matter is settled.

He had to go to the capital.

Fu Changsheng's gaze lingered on the intelligence for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes.

“Come with me.”

With a flick of his sleeve, he and Fu Yongyao transformed into a streak of light and headed straight for the depths of the back mountain.

Just a moment.

The two then arrived at a peculiar stone forest.

Countless jagged rocks stood tall, some dozens of feet high, others only waist-deep, their shapes bizarre and varied. A gentle breeze rustled through the crevices, producing ethereal and melodious sounds, sometimes plaintive and sorrowful, sometimes stirring and powerful.

"As expected, it's here." Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed like lightning. "This illusory sound not only interferes with divine sense, but also subtly corresponds to some kind of profound array."

Fu Yongyao took out the array plate, tapped it lightly with her fingertip, and silver light flowed around it: "Father, please wait a moment while I break through this illusion array."

She closed her eyes and concentrated, her fingertips moving rapidly across the array plate, sending silver runes into the stone forest. After about an incense stick's time, the music in the stone forest suddenly changed; the previously chaotic tones gradually harmonized, forming an ancient melody.

"open!"

Fu Yongyao gave a soft shout, and the array plate shone brightly with silver light.

Dozens of stone pillars in the center of the stone forest slowly moved, revealing an entrance that could only accommodate one person at a time.

The father and son stepped inside, and a bright and spacious view opened up before them.

A secluded valley came into view, with a dilapidated ancient altar standing in the center. The altar was built of an unknown gray stone, its surface engraved with intricate spatial runes, but it was damaged in many places, and the core array eye was full of cracks.

Fu Yongyao strode forward, and after a careful examination, his expression gradually became serious:

“Father, this is indeed an ultra-long-distance teleportation array, but its damage is far beyond what we imagined. The most crucial thing is,” she pointed to several special grooves at the array’s core, “that ‘Destiny Stones’ need to be inlaid here to stabilize the spatial passage, while the array base needs ‘Cloud Jade’ to repair the rune veins.”

She paused, her voice tinged with heaviness:

"According to ancient records, these two materials disappeared as early as ten thousand years ago. Nowadays, Yunqing Jade may only be found in a small amount in the royal treasury, while the Destiny Stone is only known by name and has never been seen."

Fu Changsheng stared intently at the broken teleportation array, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

No wonder the Tianyin tribe has been guarding this treasure mountain without using it; it turns out that the teleportation array is actually incomplete.

However, when he thought of the seriously injured Hongyu, a resolute look rekindled in his eyes.

“Since we need these two materials,” Fu Changsheng said slowly, “then let’s go find them.”

...

...

Inside the small wooden house in the Five Elements Space, Fu Changsheng focused his thoughts into his sea of ​​consciousness, locking onto the [Special Lottery] option that radiated a mysterious light.

There was a special lottery chance before you captured Crimson Feather.

It's perfect for the moment.

"Redeem your prize for a special draw!"

He was silent.

At the same time, it activated the [Hope Gu] within the body.

The two materials needed to repair the teleportation array are extremely rare, especially the [Destiny Stone].

At this moment, he could only place his hopes on this.

hum!
The golden light on the panel suddenly surged, transforming into countless tiny runes. These runes collided and combined, eventually forming a huge, phantom wheel. The wheel was divided into dozens of squares, most of which were shrouded in a hazy light. One could only vaguely sense the aura of elixirs, magical treasures, cultivation techniques, and even some rare materials contained within, but it was difficult to discern their specific nature.

The roulette wheel began to spin rapidly, its dazzling lights creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

Fu Changsheng held his breath, his eyes fixed on the breathtakingly fast spinning speed, his mind racing:

"I wonder if this time, it can solve my urgent problem?"

The roulette wheel gradually slowed down, and the pointer swept across the squares that emitted powerful fluctuations. Finally, under Fu Changsheng's solemn gaze, it stopped on a square that seemed inconspicuous but emitted a unique, soft white light that seemed to be able to fix the trajectory of fate.

next moment.

The storage bag felt slightly heavier, and an extra item appeared.

Fu Changsheng immediately took it out.

A jade box, no bigger than the palm of his hand, appeared in his hand.

The jade box is made entirely of a warm, white jade. Its surface is plain and unadorned, but the box itself naturally exudes a strange and calming force.

He carefully opened the box.

There was no soaring light, no astonishing phenomenon.

Inside the box lay a stone the size of a pigeon's egg.

This stone has an irregular shape and a smooth, mirror-like surface, exhibiting a chaotic grayish-white color. Upon closer inspection, countless tiny stars seem to slowly flow, appear, and disappear within that grayish-white, as if containing a miniature universe, a rushing river of destiny. Simply gazing at it makes one feel that their own destiny is subtly influenced, becoming ethereal and elusive.

A faint yet incredibly profound fluctuation spread out like ripples, touching the depths of the soul.

"The Destiny Stone!"

A look of surprise flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes.

He never expected that the system's lottery would be so powerful, directly delivering the core material he urgently needed and found the hardest to obtain to his hands!
He suppressed his excitement and carefully sensed the surroundings.

Indeed, this unique aura of destiny, this subtle power of stable space, is exactly the same as the [Destiny Stone] recorded in ancient books!
“We have obtained one of the core materials. As for the remaining [Yunqing Jade]…” Fu Changsheng carefully closed the jade box, solemnly put it away, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. “It seems that the trip to the capital is inevitable.”

Whether it's to find clues about Yun Qingyu, to rescue Yongfan, or to uncover the truth about Yulian, he must go to the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty as soon as possible.

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Imperial Capital
Having decided to go to Wuzhou, the Ninth Prince and his entourage did not linger for long.

A few days later, a treasure ship with a simple exterior but an extremely comfortable interior, accompanied by dozens of elite guards and two fake infants as protectors, quietly left the territory of the Divine Doctor Valley, turned south, and embarked on the official road to Wuzhou.

In order to take care of Zhou Jin's health.

The Ninth Prince was almost inseparable from Zhou Jin.

The two guardians were on high alert, constantly projecting their divine senses to watch out for any disturbances in their surroundings.

The prince did not make a big fuss about leaving the capital this time, but it is hard to guarantee that the news will not leak out, especially for the crown prince's faction, which may be an opportunity that cannot be missed.

On this day, the treasure ship arrived at a dangerous place called "Fallen Eagle Gorge".

Steep cliffs and jagged rocks lined both sides, with only a narrow official road winding through the middle. The water at the bottom of the ravine was swift and roared like thunder. Just as the treasure ship was halfway into the ravine, a sudden change occurred!
"Om-!"

A sharp, piercing whistle tore through the sky, and an arrow imbued with dark, malevolent energy, like a venomous snake from the deepest abyss, appeared suddenly in front of the treasure ship, its target the carriages, regardless of the distance between them!

"Enemy attack! Protect the Emperor!"

The Left Protector reacted the fastest, letting out a sharp shout as his figure flashed like a ghost to the front of the treasure ship. His long sword was instantly drawn, and the sword energy surged, transforming into a solid cyan barrier to meet the arrow of murderous intent.

"boom!"

The sword energy and the arrow collided violently, and the violent energy shockwave spread out, knocking the surrounding guards off their feet.

The Left Protector grunted, his sword-wielding arm trembling slightly. The force and chilling aura attached to the arrow far exceeded his expectations.

Almost at the same time.

On the right cliff, dozens of figures dressed in black, their faces covered with demon masks, swooped down like bats. Each held a long, narrow, curved blade that shimmered with a ghostly blue light. Their swordsmanship was unpredictable and ruthless as they silently attacked the treasure ship's guards.

These men in black moved with perfect coordination, their auras cold and sharp, clearly all experts above the Golden Core stage. Judging from their techniques, they were extremely similar to the "Shadow Guards" under the Crown Prince, who were feared by all!
"Form ranks! Protect the Prince and the young master!"

The Right Protector roared, his body radiating a bright earth-yellow light. He unleashed a punch, the fist imprint as large as a mountain, smashing into the Shadow Guards at the forefront, instantly sending two of them flying backward, coughing up blood.

The guards, well-trained and composed despite the initial shock, quickly tightened their formation, firmly protecting the treasure ship in the center. Swords were drawn, and they engaged the approaching Shadow Guards in fierce combat. The sounds of clashing weapons, roars, and screams echoed throughout Eagle Falling Gorge.

However, the number of Shadow Guards far exceeded expectations, and there were clearly some highly skilled individuals hidden among them.

"Heh heh, Ninth Prince, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Why not stay?"

A sinister voice came from high above.

A figure dressed in the uniform of a Shadow Guard commander and wearing a golden demon mask was seen floating in mid-air. The aura emanating from him had reached the Nascent Soul stage, no weaker than the left and right protectors!

He didn't finish his sentence.

With his hands forming a hand seal, black energy surged around him, condensing into a gigantic ghostly claw that slammed down towards the treasure ship with a mournful howl! Its power seemed to crush the entire treasure ship and its inhabitants together!
"Don't think about it!"

The Left Protector's eyes were bloodshot with rage. Ignoring the churning of his internal energy, he forcefully activated his true essence, and his sword aura rose again, transforming into a streak of azure light that tore through the sky, slashing against the ghost claw!

The Right Protector roared and soared into the sky, unleashing a barrage of punches. The heavy earth elemental power condensed into countless boulders, which rained down on the golden-masked commander.

"Boom!"

The full-force clash of the three Nascent Soul cultivators caused the entire mountain stream to tremble, with boulders raining down from the cliffs. At the center of the energy storm, the Left Protector's sword aura and ghost claw simultaneously dissipated, but he himself was also thrown back by the recoil, coughing up blood and flying backward, crashing heavily against the rock wall, his aura instantly weakening.

The golden-masked commander dodged most of the boulders hurled by the Right Protector with uncanny agility, and casually shattered the few remaining ones. The commander then appeared beside the Right Protector as if by teleportation, silently striking him in the back with a palm print imbued with chilling death energy!
"puff--!"

The right protector suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with ice shards. His protective aura shattered instantly, and he fell from the sky like a kite with a broken string, crashing to the ground. He struggled for a few moments but was unable to get up.

In a single exchange, both the left and right guardians were severely injured!

Inside the treasure ship, the Ninth Prince saw this scene through the ship's window and quickly made a hand seal.

The golden-masked commander dealt with the two guardians, and his cold gaze locked onto the treasure ship once more. He slowly raised his hand, and the surrounding shadow guards launched an even more rapid attack. The guards suffered heavy casualties, and the defensive line was on the verge of being breached.

"Heh heh, it's over."

The golden-masked commander slammed his hand down, and another, even more solid and enormous ghostly claw materialized, carrying an aura of destruction as it descended!

At this critical moment——

"Buzz!"

A soft yet incredibly resilient white light suddenly shone from within the treasure ship, forming a semi-transparent light shield that enveloped the entire vessel. Faint, mysterious runes flowed across the shield, emanating an aura of tranquility and peace.

The ghost claws gripped the light shield, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, only causing ripples to spread across the shield, without shaking it in the slightest!

"What?" the golden-masked commander exclaimed in surprise.

Inside the treasure ship, the Ninth Prince activated his life-saving spirit pendant, which contained a pure elemental wood protective power that could withstand a full-force attack from a cultivator below the Nascent Soul stage, but its energy would be exhausted after one use.

The Ninth Prince calmly addressed the remaining guards outside the carriage:

"Break through! Break through to the south!"

The remaining guards, displaying their last vestiges of ferocity, protected the treasure ship and charged recklessly toward the southern exit of Falling Eagle Gorge.

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South China Sea, unnamed sea area.

A spirit boat was silently gliding across the dark blue sea at an extremely fast speed; it was Xianyu and Miaoyin, who were taking a detour back to Nanshan Island. The continuous switching of teleportation arrays and the long flight had left both of them looking tired, but they were eager to return to the island as soon as possible.

However, just as the spirit ship was flying over a dangerous sea area full of jagged reefs and where the residual energy of the storm had not yet completely subsided, a sudden change occurred!

"Om-!"

Without warning, violent ripples appeared in the void ahead, and a blood-red light curtain stretching for several miles suddenly appeared, like a huge cage, sealing off the spirit ship from all sides! A thick, pungent smell of blood wafted over, and on the light curtain, countless wailing ghosts could be vaguely seen, making one's mind tremble.

at the same time.

The murky seawater below suddenly exploded, and a withered, hunched figure soared into the sky—it was Granny Chiyo from Sakura Island! Holding a snake-headed cane, she unleashed the powerful pressure of her pseudo-infant stage without reservation, stirring up the wind and clouds, echoing the blood-red light curtain, and forming a deadly trap.

"You little wretch, I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Granny Chiyo's voice was hoarse and grating, filled with deep-seated resentment. "Today, this place will be your burial ground!"

Xianyu was both shocked and furious, her small face tense. The Qing Suo Sword was already in her hand, its tip pointing directly at Granny Qiandai: "You old hag, how dare you ambush me halfway!"

"Hmph! I'm not the only one!" Granny Chiyo chuckled sinisterly.

The words have not yet fallen.

At the center of that crimson light curtain, endless crimson light converged and condensed into a gigantic crimson demonic shadow.

The demonic figure was clad in tattered, blood-red robes, its face blurred, except for a pair of blood-red eyes filled with savagery, slaughter, and greed. A terrifying pressure, far surpassing that of a Golden Core cultivator and even slightly exceeding that of Granny Chiyo, swept out like a tsunami!
"Hehehe... Old woman Chiyo, are you talking about these two delicate little girls? They are indeed excellent cauldrons! Especially the younger one, her blood and qi are pure, and her golden core is stable. I, the ancestor, am very pleased!" Blood Shadow let out a chilling laugh, his voice like sandpaper rubbing.

"The Blood Shark Ancestor!"

Miaoyin gasped in shock, her face turning deathly pale.

One of the three great bandits of the outer sea, infamous for his ferocity, his cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul stage, and he was cruel and bloodthirsty! She never expected that Granny Chiyo would collude with such a demon in order to kill them!

"Old Demon, as agreed, the mid-stage Golden Core musician is yours, and this late-stage Golden Core girl and all her belongings are mine!"

"No problem! Let's take them down first!"

The blood shadow that the Blood Shark Ancestor had transformed into savagely grinned, and its enormous blood claws suddenly shot out, blotting out the sky and carrying a terrifying power that corroded souls and defiled magical artifacts, directly grabbing at Miaoyin!

Granny Chiyo waved her snake-headed cane, which transformed into a ferocious black python, its scarlet tongue flicking out, carrying incomparably insidious power of law, and lunged straight at Xianyu! She wanted to personally capture this little girl who had repeatedly ruined her plans and eliminate Nanshan Island.

"Be careful, Immortal Jade!"

Miao Yin shouted sharply, disregarding her decades-long injuries that had just begun to heal. Her fingers plucked the strings frantically, unleashing condensed, almost tangible, sonic blades that slashed at the blood claw. Simultaneously, she retreated rapidly, attempting to create distance. However, the power contained within the blood claw was too terrifying. The sonic blades, upon striking it, merely stirred ripples before being eroded and dissolved by the bloodthirsty aura. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, clearly indicating internal injuries.

the other side.

Facing the black python at the nascent infant level, Xianyu felt an unprecedented threat of death. Her Azure Chain Sword blazed with light, its sword energy crisscrossing, yet it struggled to penetrate the insidious black aura of laws binding the python. The python opened its mouth and spewed a beam of dark light, instantly shattering Xianyu's protective aura and slamming heavily into her chest!
"puff--!"

As if struck by a heavy blow, Xianyu's petite body flew backward, scattering a string of crimson blood droplets in the air. Her aura instantly weakened, and she nearly dropped the Azure Chain Sword from her hand. The difference between the late-stage Golden Core realm and the nascent soul realm was simply too great!

"Little girl, just wait and die!"

Granny Chiyo, emboldened by her advantage, manipulated the giant black python to pounce again, its venomous fangs aimed straight for Xianyu's fair neck! She intended to kill her with a single blow!
"Immortal Jade!"

Miaoyin's eyes widened in horror as she tried to help, but she was tightly entangled by the Blood Shark Ancestor's blood claws and could hardly protect herself.

The shadow of death instantly enveloped Xianyu. She watched the approaching fangs, a flicker of resentment and despair in her eyes.

At this critical moment——

"Boom!!!"

On Xianyu's chest, the lotus-shaped birthmark that had been there since childhood and nurtured within her essence and blood suddenly burst forth with an indescribable, dazzling light! That light was not spiritual power, but a more ancient and purer primordial power, seemingly originating from the beginning of heaven and earth!

An indescribable, vast majesty, like a god who has been asleep for eons suddenly awakening, erupted with a roar centered on the immortal jade!

Wherever the light passed, time seemed to stand still, and space seemed to freeze!
The ferocious black python was the first to be attacked.

Under this magnificent divine power, they couldn't even utter a wail before they melted away like ice and snow meeting the sun, turning into nothingness!
"what?!"

Granny Chiyo was struck dumb, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The backlash from the destruction of her natal magic weapon shocked her soul, and her eyes were filled with extreme horror and disbelief!

But what frightened her even more was yet to come.

The dazzling light gathered behind the immortal jade, vaguely transforming into a majestic, indistinct phantom. The phantom's face was obscured, but its eyes, as they opened and closed, seemed to hold the rising and falling of the sun, moon, and stars, overlooking all living beings with supreme majesty and indifference.

The phantom did not make any movement.

He merely glanced indifferently at the enormous blood-red shadow.

"No! What is this?! Senior, spare me..."

The Blood Shark Ancestor let out the most shrill and terrified scream of his life. He felt an absolute suppression and destructive aura originating from the level of life and the very source of the soul! His Blood God Child clone, which had gathered countless blood delicacies and was nearly indestructible, began to crumble inch by inch under that gaze, just like paper. Even his main body and divine soul, which were hidden in the distance, were completely wiped out by an invisible force at the same time!

One of the three notorious bandits of the outer sea, Blood Shark Ancestor, who was at the peak of the False Infant stage, was completely annihilated, leaving not even a trace behind!

The afterglow of that gaze swept over Granny Chiyo, who was suffering a backlash.

"Ah—!" Granny Chiyo let out a miserable howl. She felt that her pseudo-infant Dao foundation, which she had painstakingly cultivated for hundreds of years, was cracked like porcelain. Her meridians were broken, and her soul was severely damaged, almost collapsing on the spot! She desperately burned her essence blood and lifespan, turning into a dim blood light, and fled into the distance at a speed far exceeding that of when she came!
The majestic phantom seemed to pay no attention to this ant that had managed to escape by chance. The light slowly faded and finally disappeared back into the birthmark on the immortal jade's heart.

The sea returned to calm, with only the lingering terrifying energy fluctuations and the completely vanished Blood Shark Ancestor proving that the earth-shattering scene just now was not an illusion.

Xianyu floated in mid-air, her face pale, unconscious, her body supported by a soft, faint halo. Although she was unconscious, the power of her awakened bloodline was slowly nourishing her injuries.

Miaoyin stood there, stunned, staring blankly at the unconscious Xianyu, then at the place where Blood Shark Ancestor had disappeared and the direction in which Granny Qiandai had fled, her mind completely blank.

After a long while, she swallowed with difficulty, looking at the immortal jade with extreme shock and... a trace of awe in her eyes.

"A single glance annihilated the Blood Shark Ancestor, a peak-level Nascent Soul cultivator, and severely injured Granny Chiyo..."

"Immortal Jade...you...who exactly are you?"

Miaoyin suppressed the turmoil in her heart and forced herself to remain calm.

This was no place to linger. The earth-shattering aura that had just erupted must have already attracted the attention of powerful figures in the surrounding seas. She quickly stepped forward, caught the immortal jade floating in a soft halo, and examined it carefully.

Xianyu was merely exhausted of spiritual energy and her mind was shaken into unconsciousness. The vast power within her body had already subsided and was spontaneously nourishing her meridians and golden core. Her injuries were not serious, and she was even better off than when she was injured by Granny Chiyo.

Such a terrifying protective technique is simply unheard of!

Miaoyin dared not delay and immediately urged the spirit boat to its maximum speed, even at the cost of consuming mid-grade spirit stones, as it sped towards Nanshan Island. She had to bring the immortal jade back to a safe place as soon as possible, and at the same time, she had to immediately inform Island Master Shangguan of everything she had seen and heard today.

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Nanshan Island, Main Peak Hall.

"A single glance instantly killed Blood Shark Ancestor and severely injured Granny Chiyo..."

After listening to Miaoyin's account, Shangguan Hongyu guessed that this was the life-saving technique left in her body by Xianyu's father, the old Xuan Turtle.

Shangguan Hongyu walked to the bedside, gently taking Xianyu's hand, feeling her steady pulse and the unfathomable, now calm, source of her bloodline. She then looked at Miaoyin, who seemed hesitant to speak, her tone unusually grave:
"Miaoyin, this matter must never be revealed to anyone! It is only to be known by the two of us. Xianyu's background is far beyond your imagination!"

Does the island lord know the origin of the Immortal Jade?
Miaoyin was startled.

But he didn't dare ask too many questions, and just listened attentively.

"Sakura Island has suffered heavy losses in this battle. Granny Chiyo's foundation has been damaged, and her strength has been greatly reduced. She will definitely not dare to make any rash moves in the short term. This is also a chance for us to catch our breath," Shangguan Hongyu calmly analyzed the situation.

"So what should we do next?" Miaoyin asked.

"Wait until Xianyu wakes up." Shangguan Hongyu's gaze was firm. "Strengthen the island's defenses, close the gates to visitors, and focus all our efforts on improving our strength. There's no way Sakura Island can break the ancient barrier over that secret realm on that affiliated island in a short time. We still have time. We'll discuss things further once Xianyu recovers."

She paused, a cold glint flashing in her eyes:
"As for Sakura Island... we will avenge today's humiliation another day! But right now, what we need most is time and strength!"

...

...

at the same time.

Cherry Blossom Island, a secret room.

Granny Chiyo sat cross-legged on the futon, her face ashen, her aura extremely weak, and the spiritual energy around her fluctuating wildly, sometimes strong, sometimes weak, like a candle flickering in the wind. She coughed up black blood mixed with fragments of internal organs from time to time, her eyes filled with the fear of surviving a calamity and a deep-seated resentment.

Sakurai Tsuki stood to the side, his face ashen and his fists clenched.

He had just finished listening to Granny Chiyo's fragmented and terrified account.

“A single glance… just a single glance…” Granny Chiyo’s voice was hoarse and trembling. “That old demon Blood Shark didn’t even have time to let out a proper scream before he was… gone! If I hadn’t reacted quickly and burned a hundred years of my lifespan and life essence to escape, I would have been completely annihilated by now!”

She suddenly grabbed Sakurai Tsuki's arm:
"Island Lord! Abandon! Abandon all actions against Nanshan Island! We can't afford to offend that little girl named Xianyu! The existence behind her is something our Sakura Island can't contend with! That gaze... that's power beyond the Nascent Soul stage, perhaps even beyond the Divine Transformation stage! It's a guardianship imprinted deep within our bloodline! If we dare to touch her again, next time, it will be the entire Sakura Island that will be destroyed!"

Sakurai Yue's expression kept changing.

Is the background of the Immortal Jade really that terrifying?
This was completely beyond his expectations and understanding.

He had originally harbored the idea of ​​subduing Shangguan Hongyu and annexing Nanshan Island, but this cold reality had poured cold water on his ambitions.

Seeing the deep-seated fear in Granny Chiyo's eyes and feeling the almost collapsing foundation within her, Sakurai Yue knew that she was not lying.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock and resentment, and said in a deep voice:
"Elder, rest assured, I understand. From this day forward, all news about Nanshan Island and the Immortal Jade will be blocked, and all actions against it will be cancelled. The barrier around that small island... will remain as it is for now, and will not be touched again until we are absolutely certain of success."

His heart was ice-cold.

They thought it was a piece of easy prey to be picked up, but they never expected to kick a steel plate with supreme restrictions! Not only did they lose the favor of Blood Shark Ancestor and a potential ally, but they also almost lost their own Grand Elder, suffering a severe blow.

What exactly is the origin of that immortal jade?
When did such a terrifying figure appear in the alien sea?

...

...

A few days later, Nanshan Island.

Xianyu slowly woke up, rubbed her still slightly swollen forehead, and found herself back in her familiar room.

"Immortal Jade, you're awake!" Ah Yu, who was guarding beside him, exclaimed in surprise.

Soon, Shangguan Hongyu and Miaoyin also arrived.

"Xianyu, how are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?" Shangguan Hongyu asked with concern, carefully observing her expression.

Xianyu examined himself and was surprised to find that his injuries were almost completely healed, and his golden core was even more refined than before. However, his last memories before falling into a coma were somewhat hazy.

"I'm alright, Aunt Hongyu, Sister Miaoyin. How did we get back? Where are that old hag and that fierce Blood Shadow?"

Shangguan Hongyu and Miaoyin exchanged a glance, and Miaoyin subtly told Xianyu what had happened afterward, focusing on the astonishing power of the protective magic technique, as well as the death of Blood Shark Ancestor and the serious injury and escape of Granny Qiandai.

Xianyu's mouth gaped open slightly as she listened, her face filled with disbelief.

She looked down at her heart, where a lingering warmth seemed to still remain.

"Is it... the power left behind by Father?" she murmured to herself, a trace of longing flashing in her eyes.

Shangguan Hongyu gently patted her shoulder and said softly:

"Remember not to mention your background to outsiders."

Xianyu raised her head, looked at Shangguan Hongyu and Miaoyin's concerned eyes, and nodded vigorously:
"Yes! I understand, Aunt Hongyu. I will cultivate diligently and become as powerful as Father as soon as possible! Then, no one will dare to bully our Nanshan Island!"

Having experienced this life-or-death crisis and witnessed the terrifying power of her own bloodline, the little girl seemed to have grown up a lot overnight.

Shangguan Hongyu was somewhat worried, fearing that the old Xuan Turtle must already know about the activation of the Bloodline Treasure Technique.

(End of this chapter)