Yang Xuanye's High Regard

Qiongqi Realm, located in the northeastern region of the Central Continent, at the border of the Eastern Region and the Northern Wilderness, is where the Yang Household's territory lies.

Although the Qiongqi Realm promised to give the Lu Wu Realm more than a dozen states of territory, these were scattered across the five major regions of the Central Continent: east, west, south, north, and center.

This is to prevent the major powers of the Lu Wu Realm from uniting and rapidly expanding their influence.

Conversely, breaking up their forces can curb their growth and make it easier to control the situation in the event of conflict.

The territory of the five prefectures is already very vast, stretching for tens of thousands of miles from north to south. It contains many precious Mineral Deposits, but there are not many Spirit Veins left. After being plowed through by the Nine-Phoenix Realm Experts, most of the Spirit Veins above the Third Tier have been destroyed and their Spirit Vein Essence extracted.

Only a large number of low-level Spirit Veins survived because of their sheer number.

The location of the Yang Household family branch's mountain gate is a vast lake called Spirit Immortal Lake. The lake water is azure blue, with rippling waves, misty water vapor, and extremely rich water elemental energy.

In the center of Spirit Immortal Lake, there is a Heart of the Lake Island called Spirit Immortal Island.

This place was originally the mountain gate of a Spirit Transformation sect, with a mid- Fifth-Tier Mid-Grade Spirit Vein. However, after the arrival of Nine-Phoenix Realm Experts, the sect was destroyed, and the Spirit Vein was also destroyed, leaving only a mess.

After the Yang Household took over this place, they set up Spirit-Gathering Grand Formation on the island in the Heart of the Lake Island and planted a Fifth-Tier Peak-Grade Spirit Tree, which quickly nurtured a First-Tier Spirit Vein.

After several years of cultivation and a large amount of resources invested, this Spirit Vein has grown to the Third-Tier Middle-Grade, and it is estimated that it will grow to the Fifth Tier within ten years.

On Spirit Immortal Island, Palaces stretch endlessly, cranes circle overhead, mist rises, and white clouds drift lazily—a scene of celestial paradise. It's hard to imagine that just a few years ago, this place was a barren wasteland filled with the aftermath of destruction.

Inside the Palace in the Central Mountain Range, Yang Xuanye, as the Clan Chief of a branch clan, was handling clan affairs.

Yang Yuhao, handsome and tall, walked in and respectfully said, "Father, Annan has arrived!"

"Oh? Let him in!" Yang Xuanye said without looking up. As Yang Yuhao was leaving, he slapped his forehead and called him back.

"Look at my memory!" Yang Xuanye shook his head helplessly, then Law Power to send out a jade box that had been prepared beforehand, saying, "This is a collection of Stone Milk Pills sent by the Lineage. Father can't use so many by himself, so take these and cultivate diligently to break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage as soon as possible!"

"Stone Milk Pill?" Yang Yuhao was puzzled; he had never heard of such Pills before.

When the father and son were alone and not discussing serious matters, they were quite relaxed. Yang Yuhao then opened the jade box, and five round, milky-white Pills came into view.

This is the Stone Milk Pill, which Zhiming refined using Heavenly Stele Stone Milk Stone Milk Pill as the main ingredient and supplemented with thousands of spirit medicine. It is divided into three levels: Third Tier, Fourth Tier, and Fifth Tier. As the Clan Chief of a branch Lineage, Yang Xuanye was allocated a full ten Fourth Tier Stone Milk Pills.

However, for Yang Xuanye, ever since his wife tragically perished at the hands of the Demon Puppet Venerable, he and his son Yang Yuhao have been living together, and he would share any good things with the latter.

This time was no exception. Although the Stone Milk Pill was precious, he still gave five of them to Yang Yuhao without hesitation.

Yang Yuhao glanced at it and saw that inside the jade box, the cinnabar patterns were like dragons coiling around, and wisps of cinnabar energy were rising up, like clouds and mist, transforming into all sorts of rare birds and Mutant Beasts, Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs, which looked very magical.

He took a deep breath and immediately felt his internal Law Power surge rapidly, filled with an urgent desire, like a drunkard seeing a fine vintage wine.

"This Pills is probably a top-grade Fourth Tier pill, right?" Yang Yuhao asked in shock.

"Yes, one Pills, once refined, is equivalent to One Sexagenary Cycle of arduous cultivation. Moreover, it can improve one's aptitude, strengthen one's foundation, and increase the probability of breaking through to the Spirit Transformation Realm. It is extremely precious."

"Remember, do not reveal this Pills to anyone. The Qiongqi Realm is full of vicious people and Evil Devil Cultivators. If they find out that you possess such a precious Pills, they will definitely flock to you," Yang Xuanye warned.

"Understood, Father!" Yang Yuhao carefully put away the jade box and replied.

"Alright, you can leave now. Let Yang An'nan in; I have something to tell him!"

"Is Father going to promote Annan?" Yang Yuhao asked curiously.

"Indeed, this kid is shrewd and ruthless enough. He does things meticulously, and most importantly, he always maintains a bottom line and is loyal enough to his Lineage. He is worth cultivating."

"His aptitude is a bit lacking, but during the Interface War, there's no shortage of fortuitous opportunities. As long as he's alive, there's always a chance to make up for it!" Yang Xuanye made no secret of his high regard for Yang An'nan.

He saw a reflection of his younger self in the latter: equally ruthless, equally cunning, and equally scheming.

However, Yang An'nan was not as lucky as Yang Xuanye.

The latter was first mentored by Yang Danglong, and then noticed and nurtured by Yang Tianyou.

During this process, Yang Xuanye also forged deep friendships with high-ranking Lineage such as Yang Xuanwu and Yang Tiankang, establishing extraordinary relationships. This allowed him to grow up smoothly and successfully.

Yang An'nan was different. He had poor aptitude and his parents were Mortal. Yang Anping, at least in the early stages of cultivation, had the support of his parents and elders. Yang An'nan had nothing and relied entirely on his tenacity and ruthlessness to get to where he is now.

Therefore, in Yang Xuanye's eyes, Yang An'nan was a piece of gold buried in the sand. As long as it was carefully carved and polished, it would one day shine with brilliant golden light.

"Annan is indeed remarkable. When I was at his age, I was far inferior to him!" Yang Yuhao said with a smile. Although he had only met Yang An'nan a few times, he still highly regarded the young man's abilities.

After speaking, Yang Yuhao took his leave and went outside the Palace. At this time, Yang An'nan was standing respectfully outside the palace gate. Upon seeing him come out, he quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Granduncle Hao!"

"Yes, your father is summoning you. Seize the opportunity!" Yang Yuhao patted his shoulder and said meaningfully.

"Yes!" A look of excitement flashed across Yang An'nan's face, and his fists clenched involuntarily.

After many years, he finally came into the sights of the Lineage's upper echelons.

For Yang An'nan, Yang Xuanye was undoubtedly a truly important figure.

His Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage, an exceptionally high level.

The branch Clan Chief was on good terms with many of the Yang Household Ancestors and held a noble status.

Any one of these qualities would be enough to make Yang An'nan look up to them. For him, being favored by such an important figure was nothing less than a great fortuitous opportunity to change his Destiny.