Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 790: War

[Congratulations. An Imperial Decree has been received by your family, appointing them as the "Guardian of the Southern Border."

New Trait Gained: Southern Region Immortal Clan.]

[The blessing of Heaven and Earth Qi Luck has been obtained.

Your family now possesses the power to control a portion of the Heaven and Earth Qi Luck. You may appoint "Region Princes," "Region Officials," and "City and Town Officials" across the eighteen Regions of the two prefectures.

Only an Imperial Decree has the power to strip these officials of their positions.]

[A portion of the Southern Border's Qi Luck can now be manipulated by your family.

In territories where Qi Luck is majestic, the speed of Cultivation for cultivators is boosted, Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi is intensified, and the frequency of fortuitous opportunities is raised.]

[Please examine the map...]

On the planet.

Li Wei was observing through the perspective of his descendants, coordinating with them for the upcoming conflict against the Immortal Zhao Clan.

He was caught off guard by the notifications appearing in the event log.

This time, Min Youguo and the Human Emperor had shown remarkable generosity.

Masses resembling clouds were scattered across the map.

The mist hovering over Merit City was exceptionally thick and opulent; this represented the Qi Luck that Yaowen had been persistently "borrowing" over many years.

To Li Wei, Qi Luck had always seemed like a vague and mysterious force, but it had finally manifested into something concrete.

"So, it results in better fortuitous opportunities and a boost to Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi."

Li Wei turned his contemplative gaze toward the Azure Cloud Region.

The Qi Luck of the Azure Cloud Region remained quite average, even after all this time.

While the border territories were sparse in Qi Luck, the areas serving as seats for government officials were far more abundant.

His attention then shifted to the Duravia Trade Prefecture.

The state of Qi Luck there was remarkably strange.

"That is impossible." Li Wei gasped in surprise.

He observed that within the Duravia Trade Prefecture, the land surrounding the [Immortal Domain] held incredibly dense Qi Luck.

The [Ethereal Immortal Sect] also possessed a significant amount, yet the Qi Luck in surrounding areas was beginning to fade away.

Zooming in on the map, Li Wei spotted the towering structures erected by the Immortal Zhao Clan over the last century.

Those towers were constantly draining the cloudy mist—the Qi Luck—from the heavens!

Every clan and family within the twelve Regions of the Duravia Trade Prefecture was being bled of their Qi Luck by the Zhao Clan, without exception.

If this continued for a few more centuries, they would be left with nothing.

The Ethereal Immortal Sect, having denser Qi Luck, might manage to endure for a few thousand years.

As he looked closer, Li Wei’s expression darkened significantly.

Despite the majestic Qi Luck concentrated within the [Immortal Domain], the residential areas of the common folk looked like tiny holes poked into a massive piece of cotton candy.

As the [Immortal Domain] expanded, its siphoning reach was slowly creeping toward Perennis Immortal City and the Azure Cloud Prefecture.

"It all makes sense now. No wonder the geniuses of the Duravia Trade Prefecture vanished after the Immortal Zhao Clan arrived."

Li Wei began to understand why this Zhao Clan had faced near-extermination on two previous occasions.

Even Yaowen had never gone to such extremes in the past.

...

"Reporting to the Elder: A distress signal has arrived from the Imperial Capital.

The Merchant Li family is using Spirit Stones to place bounties on our Zhao clansmen!"

"This is disastrous, Elder! The Li clan has begun their move.

The Li clan's 'Hall of Heavenly Principle,' which sits at ninth among the top assassin organizations, is massacring our shops across the Imperial Dynasty.

Assassins from the Hall of Heavenly Principle have already spread bounties for our Zhao clan throughout the thirty-six prefectures, and other groups have joined the hunt!"

"Abnormal activity has been detected in Azure Cloud Prefecture over the last three days; the defensive formations of every major Sect and Cultivation family have been triggered.

The Crab Clan, which has long occupied the eastern sea of Azure Cloud Prefecture, is now patrolling the waters.

Evil and demonic cultivators have suddenly emerged on the islands and entered the Duravia Trade Prefecture, though their goals remain unclear."

"Li Xinnian, the Li Family Head, has commanded that the experts from the Three Families and Six Sects of the Azure Cloud Region must secure their territory.

The Divinity Transformation experts from the four major powers of Azure Cloud Prefecture have come out of seclusion to hold their grounds.

Their Primordial Spirits are scanning the entirety of Azure Cloud Prefecture; if an enemy is spotted, they will strike in unison!"

"The demon beasts from the Ethereal Immortal Grove have surfaced and are hiding in the wilderness, surrounding the borders of our Duravia Trade Prefecture."

"Li Tianyue from Duskwild Prefecture and Li Xinghuo from the Northern Border are stationed just outside the Duravia Trade Prefecture with a thousand spirit arks, waiting patiently."

"The Martial Emperor and Zhuo Linlin have already reached Perennis Immortal City!"

"..."

Inside the Immortal Domain, members of the clan rushed to the Zhao Clan’s high tower one after another.

The Zhao Clan of the Immortal Domain had not fallen into panic; instead, the members activated their defensive formations, ready for the upcoming battle.

Within the tower, Fairy Bai, Zhao Buqun, and Zhao Jingmiao sat in a heavy silence.

Before them sat the Longevity Tablet of Zhao Wan, brought from the Ancestral Hall by Zhao Qingguang; it was riddled with cracks and seemed ready to crumble at any moment.

They were forced to face a harsh truth.

Their Old Ancestor, Zhao Wan, was at death's door.

"How could this happen so abruptly?" Zhao Jingmiao muttered, shaking his head while pinching his leg in frustration.

"Ancestor Wan has the Crown Prince's support.

In the Imperial Capital—including the One Palace, One Pavilion, Two Departments, and Four Guards—the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, the Heaven-Suppressing Department, and the Imperial Capital Guards all follow the Crown Prince.

Even when the Crown Prince purged court officials years ago, nobody dared to intervene; Min Youguo even went into seclusion because of it."

"The disguise of Ancestor Wan is perfect even against powerful masters, and his Charm techniques are irresistible even to Void Refining cultivators.

Over the years, he has become the true love of Crown Prince Sheng.

Furthermore, Ancestor Wan never creates trouble; he only looks for small gains, and his true identity is a secret..."

The Zhao family was completely ignorant of the events in the Imperial Capital.

The only news they had was that the Demon Clan was causing chaos there, turning the Imperial Capital into a fortress.

Without this spirit tablet, they would have no idea that Zhao Wan was dying.

"The Azure Cloud Li Clan." Fairy Bai said, her voice remaining steady.

"Your Xianhe line was responsible for killing Li Qiukong.

The Li clan stayed quiet for days, but as soon as Grandfather Wan met with disaster, they mobilized for war, encircling our Duravia Trade Prefecture so tightly that nothing can pass through."

"It isn't the Li clan; we simply failed to account for Min Youguo."

Zhao Buqun’s face was dark with anger.

"The imperial court is always shifting.

It is possible Min Youguo revolted and led an army against the Heavenly Palace.

Ancestor Wan was caught in the crossfire, and the Li family is simply capitalizing on their good fortune."

"They assume that because our Elder is in trouble at the capital and we have lost the protection of Crown Prince Sheng, they can strike us now.

However, those who rely on luck lack the most vital element."

Zhao Buqun held out his hand, staring coldly at the formation glowing in his palm, and said firmly: "Strength."

Zhao Jingmiao nodded as he put the spirit tablet away.

"I will take Ancestor Wan's Longevity Tablet back to the Ancestral Womb for safety. If the Li clan wants to start a war over a mere junior, then we shall give them one!"

"We will wait for Feimeng and Tingyu to come back.

If that Martial Emperor and Zhuo Linlin of the Li clan dare show their faces, they will die!

Tingyu alone is more than enough to handle two mediocre Void Refining cultivators."

As Zhao Jingmiao reached the exit, he paused and frowned.

He found Zhao Qingguang standing there, looking dazed.

The sight of this incompetent descendant only made Zhao Jingmiao's anger burn hotter.

"Why are you still standing here?"

Zhao Qingguang remained silent, staring blankly while holding up another Longevity Tablet.

The name [Zhao Tingyu] was carved upon it.

A desperate voice suddenly emanated from the tablet, echoing through the tower:

"I am being hunted! You must... prepare for war!"