Though the Eight Great Families were important, the Longevity Tree that could extend one's lifespan was even more important!
Bloodline Power could only increase one's combat strength; it could not increase one's lifespan. To the Great Victory Human King and the great aristocratic families, all bloodline bearers had no more than a fleeting hundred years of life. Yet if they could obtain the Longevity Tree, they could extend their lives by thousands or tens of thousands of years. Who would not want to live forever and ever?
"Reporting to Your Majesty, news of the Longevity Tree has been discovered within all Eight Great Families. This matter is certainly true. When the Longevity Tree Coffin vanished from Marquis Wen's territory before, the Great Manager had already traced the Gong Family disciples' movements. It was Gong Family disciples who struck from the shadows, though there was no irrefutable evidence, which was why the investigation was shifted underground. Now, someone within the seven families has personally seen the Longevity Tree. This cannot be false," the guard said with utmost respect.
The Great Victory Human King paced back and forth inside the palace hall, his eyes brimming with excitement. "Good, good, good! I never expected the Longevity Tree Coffin's trail to appear again. This time, I absolutely will not miss the Longevity Tree Coffin."
"Men, secretly transfer the army outside the city into the city and have them lie in wait. I will first make the Eight Great Families fight like dogs biting dogs, until both sides are battered and broken. Then I will step out to clean up the mess and sweep all Eight Great Families into one net." The Great Victory Human King's voice was filled with lofty vigor.
Just then, another eunuch came to report. "Your Majesty, someone from the Gong