Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 782: One Of Them… Has Arrived
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Immortal Domain.
In front of the towering spire, Zhao Qingguang knelt on the ground, refusing to budge.
He was not alone; numerous family leaders had joined him in this vigil, their knees touching the earth for more than half a month.
A figure emerged from the tower, a cultivator belonging to the Xianhe lineage of the Zhao Clan.
The man looked down at Zhao Qingguang with a mocking sneer. "Zhao Qingguang, you fool. The Clan Elders have already stripped you of your title as Family Head. Why do you continue this relentless harassment?
If it weren't for your significant service over the last century, you would likely have faced execution by now."
"I must speak with the Clan Elder!"
Zhao Qingguang spoke through clenched teeth. "My time in the Duravia Trade Prefecture has taught me much about the Li clan.
This is a family we absolutely must not provoke.
In the past, Tian Xing of Azure Mist Mountain sent thousands of clones into the world.
Every technique, cultivation method, and exotic physique he gathered was ultimately plundered by the Li clansmen.
This is precisely how their senior members managed to ascend to the Divinity Transformation realm in only a hundred years."
"The Spirit Coffin, Li Dalong’s Dharma Treasure, is far more terrifying than the rumors suggest.
His wife has inherited the legacy of the Demon Clan’s Fox Saint—a true transmission from a powerful Integration realm figure.
Li Yaozu is a master of the Sword Dao who has explored every path; even the Sacred Sword Pavilion’s Master, who holds the true inheritance of the Pavilion Elder, was defeated by him.
And as for Li Yaoqing... she practices what must be a Divine Art. The pills she creates carry the essence of ancient spirit pills..."
Zhao Qingguang spoke in a frantic torrent of words.
Inside the high tower, three individuals sat in a meditative triangle.
Their brows furrowed as the sound of Zhao Qingguang’s warnings filtered through the walls.
"The spirit puppet arts of Li Yaotie are wild and inventive; he has mastered every unorthodox trick known to that old eccentric from the Heavenly Light Sect.
If he hadn't stepped aside, Wang Jinhu would never have become the Master of the Heavenly Light Sect.
Then there is Li Yaowen, who is completely mysterious; I have found nothing on her in over a century."
"Li Yunlin has secured the true legacy of the Skyveil Sect.
Legend says that one hundred and thirty thousand years ago, during the Dynasty's birth, Azure Cloud united the realm's strongest to fight off invaders.
I suspect that the entire legacy of Azure Cloud is now in his hands.
The seven heirs of the 'Yun' generation are training in the Demonic Path, and they are accompanied by a growing, immortal fiend!"
"And don't forget the Three Thieves..."
One by one, the capabilities of the Li family were listed, the voice echoing into the tower chambers.
"Hmph." Zhao Jingmiao snorted coldly.
"Clan Elders, it appears that since our Zhao Clan returned to the world, the younger generation has lost its spine, terrified by a minor family of this era."
Zhao Qingguang was a descendant of Zhao Buqun’s line.
Zhao Buqun laughed, stroking his beard. "Jingmiao, do not be so harsh. Qingguang was the Family Head; his caution is merely for the sake of our clan's longevity.
He is inexperienced with the current world, and the Li clan’s history is indeed unusual, so it is natural for him to feel some fear."
"Understood, Clan Elder," Zhao Jingmiao replied with a slight nod.
"The Clan Elder is correct. They say one should 'Know the enemy and know yourself,' but unfortunately, Zhao Qingguang only understands the enemy while remaining ignorant of his own Clan."
"Hahaha!"
Zhao Buqun gave a boisterous laugh. "If the juniors actually knew of our capabilities, I suspect they would be frightened out of their wits."
After laughing, a serious expression crossed Zhao Buqun's features.
"However, the Li clan warrants some vigilance. Zhuo Linlin and the Martial Emperor are quite impressive for the younger generation.
If those two insist on serving the Li family, we will have to act accordingly.
Now that a Li clansman has been killed, have they reacted?"
"There is no movement yet. The Immortal-Martial Li family is busy with a funeral."
Fairy Bai looked toward Zhao Jingmiao and stated flatly, "Jingmiao, your Xianhe lineage has been far too arrogant.
Killing a Li family junior over a simple Heaven and Earth Spirit Spring was a blunder.
Furthermore, one of your disciples sent a supreme-grade spirit artifact as 'compensation,' which was nothing but a blatant insult.
Your subordinates are too overbearing; they require stricter discipline in the future."
"Ancestor Bai..." Zhao Jingmiao’s face paled despite the woman's calm tone.
"I only tolerate this because the Li clan holds the lands of those two prefectures and stands against our Zhao Clan," Fairy Bai said, her eyes turning cold.
"If such shameful behavior happens again and endangers the clan, I will personally execute them to ensure they never walk the earth again."
Seeing Fairy Bai’s chilling demeanor, Zhao Buqun quickly intervened to calm the situation. "Enough, enough. What’s done is done; there is no use in pointing fingers now."
He then offered a smile.
"Our Immortal Zhao Clan has finally restored the strength of its million members; we shouldn't fret over such small things.
With the world falling into chaos, it is the perfect time for our clan to reclaim its prestige and dominance."
"Besides, we have the backing of Crown Prince Sheng.
The Crown Prince promised that once the Li clan is wiped out, those two prefectures will be granted to our Zhao Clan to settle and thrive.
The trap is already set.
The Xianhe lineage’s clash with the Li clan actually happened at a perfect time.
If they choose to ignore the death, fine; they can live a few days longer.
But if they seek revenge, let us see if they are truly as formidable as the stories say."
"When that day comes..."
Zhao Jingmiao sneered. "When that time arrives, the Li clan will understand the true scale of the monster they are facing.
They will face a power they have never heard of, never witnessed, and cannot possibly comprehend!"
"The Li clan is just a weed on our clan’s path to immortality."
The atmosphere in the Immortal Domain shifted as clouds swirled.
Beneath the many spires, it felt as though a slumbering terror was about to wake.
...
"They are already dead, Yuanshang; why are you so concerned?"
At the Merchant Li residence, Su Chen’s forehead was creased with worry.
Li Yuanshang shook his head. "One hundred and sixty thousand years ago, these three individuals alone made the name 'Immortal Zhao Clan' a reality.
With them guarding it, the Zhao Clan was an unbreakable fortress; no normal power would dare challenge them."
Su Chen could only agree.
Even at his strongest in his previous life, he would have avoided a conflict with such a legendary lineage.
Those three Void Refining experts were titans among their peers.
"While three managed the clan’s internal affairs, the other three handled the outside world."
Li Yuanshang's voice was heavy.
"One was a master of the blade. The ruins were filled with his saber marks.
The elder who was with the Clan Head noted that no saber qi in existence is as devastating as his.
His style was pure slaughter; he could slice through standard Dharma Treasures in a single blow."
"Others were found dead in the ruins with no visible injuries.
The elder claimed it was the work of a Soul Technique master who kills without leaving a trace.
Even within a Void Refining Space, this person could use their soul to execute enemies with terrifying illusions.
A Void Refining Fiend was killed by them in one hit, leaving no physical mark."
"The final one..."
Su Chen’s eyes narrowed. As Li Yuanshang described the victims, a realization began to dawn on him.
While they spoke...
A servant from the Merchant Li family rushed in, making Su Chen’s heart race.
The servant bowed. "Reporting to the Family Head: Crown Prince Sheng and the Crown Princess have arrived, following the invitation from you and the Lord Imperial Preceptor."
"Leave us," Li Yuanshang dismissed him with a wave, then turned to Su Chen with a smile.
"There was one more. He was a master of Charm techniques.
Despite being male, he could wear the skins of legendary beauties and possessed a natural, seductive aura.
The elders only discovered his existence after finding his discarded human skins; it was quite difficult to identify him."
"These are the six legends of the Immortal Zhao Clan from ages ago who brought the clan to its peak."
Li Yuanshang stood up slowly. Alongside a grim-faced Su Chen, he went to greet the Crown Prince and Princess.
His voice was soft and chilling. "And one of them... has just arrived."
The words were quiet, but they struck Su Chen like a massive tidal wave.
Damn it, what kind of monsters is this family up against?