In these great clans, the interests of the clan outweighed everything else.
Everyone had to contribute their strength to the clan, and naturally, they would receive corresponding rewards.
The man guarding the Library Tower was Wang Shuming, a founding hero from the early days of Great Tang.
Though his status was not high, he had once held the rank of a third-grade court official—the Vice Minister of Rites.
He had even left his mark in the history books.
But after retiring from the court and cultivating until now, he had still failed to advance any further. All he could do was wait here for death.
The Shadow Paper Doll had already reached the foot of the Wang Family's Library Tower.
Following the shadows, the Shadow Paper Doll crept to Wang Shuming's feet, and a wisp of Calamity Qi silently contaminated his body.
Li Qing, meanwhile, began casting the Wish Spell from afar.
"Wang Shuming, whose life is already nearing its end."
"He is entangled by my Calamity Qi, which triggers a certain degree of Aberrant Contamination within him."
"To suppress the suddenly erupting Aberrant Contamination, he gathers all his strength and focus, neglecting everything around him."
As the Wish Spell was activated, it affected Wang Shuming in the next instant.
First came the Calamity Qi. Under the influence of the Wish Spell, it produced a directed effect.
An unknown, mysterious aura seemed to descend through the air, silently shrouding Wang Shuming.
The moment Wang Shuming came into contact with that mysterious aura, drastic changes erupted throughout his body.
A trace of horror appeared on his face as the Aberrant Contamination he had long suppressed within himself suddenly broke out.
His body took on the color of jade, a color so pure that it was soon streaked with multicolored radiance.
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