The Great Devil Presents a Treasure: Illusory Soul Crystal!

The birth of Qin Mingle may seem like just the addition of another son to the Qin Clan, but in reality, it signifies that all six branches of the Qin Clan now have heirs...

He was also the first descendant of the Qin Clan to be born after they established their Dao Foundation!

Its significance is extraordinary!

Moreover, his talent is exceptional. If properly nurtured, he will become a Qi Condensation cultivator, proving to the outside world that the Qin Clan has worthy successors!

That's why--

The birth of Qin Mingle, the ninth son, has therefore attracted much attention...

Even Dao Foundation forces such as Xiashang Dao Academy, Jinxuan Dao Sect, and Yan Miao Bai Clan sent Qi Condensation cultivators to offer their congratulations, which was considered a great show of respect to the Qin Clan!

Social etiquette and reciprocity are how relationships and networks are gradually built up...

After all, there are only a few Dao Foundation forces, and everyone sees each other all the time, so naturally no one wants to strain their relationship.

certainly--

The deeper meaning is simply that within each power group, there are various factions and cliques...

For example, the Shang Clan behind Shang Yue, although Shang Zhi is Dao Foundation cultivator, is not the only Dao Foundation expert in the Shang Clan, so naturally, factions will arise within it!

Therefore, maintaining good relations with the Qin Clan was in the best interests of the Shang Zhi lineage...

Even Shang Yang, a member of a collateral branch long forgotten by the Shang Clan, has become highly sought after, his status within the clan soaring...

And this is just a microcosm!

This is a problem that every power inevitably faces...

Even within the Qin Clan, although there is currently no power struggle, as the third generation of disciples gradually takes over, and even the fourth and fifth generations continue the lineage...

Selfishness, factionalism.

Naturally, this will also breed and spread; it's an unavoidable human trait...

The world is bustling with activity, all driven by profit; the world is in turmoil, all driven by gain. If the Qin Clan weren't so powerful, this seemingly unrelated relationship wouldn't exist.

And so it ended without a trace!

However, the Qin Clan is powerful, and this seemingly unrelated relationship has become what people often refer to as: background!

It happened on the very day of the Qin Clan's joyous occasion.

Several uninvited guests approached Qin Lu. They were shrouded in large black robes, and upon seeing Qin Lu...

They then shed their disguises, revealing themselves to be Qi Condensation cultivators.

One by one, they were dressed in dark, blood-red robes. The leader was none other than the chief of the Devil Venerable Heaven: Ancestor Blood Cry...

Ancestor Blood Cry chuckled and bowed respectfully to him, saying:

"This humble old man, Blood Cry, pays his respects to Ancestor Qin!"

Or perhaps...

"This old man, Blood Cry, greets Fellow Daoist Lu. It's been many years since we last met, and your demeanor remains as impressive as ever!"

Upon hearing this—

Qin Lu's eyes narrowed slightly, he chuckled and shook his head. The old man and the young man sat facing each other, sipping tea and sighing softly, their meaning unclear, yet appearing perfectly natural...

"It seems the senior figure guessed it back then, or perhaps the suspect hadn't been identified yet."

"I just don't quite understand why you've come, senior. It can't be just to have tea and a chat with me..."

"Tell me about it; we have some history."

"I will do my best."

Seeing Qin Lu agree so readily, Ancestor Blood Cry smiled with relief and pushed a jade box in front of Qin Lu...

"The Devil Cultivator of Devil Venerable Heaven believe that they are demons for life, but they also hope that future generations can return to the light of day..."

"I've heard that nobles are searching for the secret treasures of the Illusionary Path."

"Consider this a means of survival we've bought for future generations..."

"The Qin Clan also needs a covert network, and Devil Venerable Heaven is the best choice for the Qin Clan; cooperation would benefit both sides."

"How?"

(After a few days of training, I should be able to resume updating twice a week...)