A Spare Move!

Shi Xiao gave a wry smile, and all the guests in the hall were taken aback.

Shi Xiao looked around at everyone, then spoke eloquently, "My Divine Firmament Plain cultivates the Central Heaven Divine Firmament True Thunder, transforming all the Spirit Vein of heaven and earth into thunderous nectar."

"The Mad Commander was born with fiery bones and cultivates the Path of Burning Heaven Sun Devourer."

"In the past, during times of war, he could still break through to higher realms by borrowing Blood Sha; now that the world has just been pacified, the thunderous energy above and below Divine Firmament Peak is like a fish out of water to him."

Kuang Dou shuddered, suddenly looked up, his tiger eyes turning red. "Young Master, this humble general is willing to guard the Thunder Bear Race tribe forever, even without making any progress, I will have no complaints."

You don't need to say anything more.

Shi Xiao's face darkened, and he sternly shouted, "Those who pursue the Dao are like boats rowing against the current!"

"You have been trapped at the Nascent Soul Late Stage for hundreds of years. Your physique and Dao bones have long been tempered and perfected. If you remain confined to this state, you will turn into a handful of dust in no more than a thousand years!"

"My father often said that all those who have fought alongside me, Lightning Bear, will be ensured Dao Path of no regrets! If you stop at the Nascent Soul, how can my Shi family father and son stand between heaven and earth?"

"Our clan will find a way out for you old subordinates."

"Single-mindedness will ultimately prevent one from attaining the Great Way."

His words shocked Kuang Dou, who fell to the ground speechless, tears welling in his eyes.

The many Spirit Transformation stage experts inside the hall also showed signs of excitement.

In times of great strife, most royal families regarded their vassal tribes as worthless cannon fodder, gathering them when needed and discarding them like worn-out shoes.

It is truly unheard of for someone like Shi Jiaxiong to plot in public during the Spirit Transformation Ceremony for the sake of the future of a mere vassal of a different surname.

What magnanimity, what a broad mind!

This is like spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones, thus gaining fame both before and after death.

Shi Xiao took a deep breath, turned to look at Kui Wood Flame was already deep in thought, and solemnly clasped his hands in greeting:

"Elder Kui, the Kui Lang Imperial Clan is the legitimate lineage of the [Conjoined Fire] in the Beast Realm, commanding countless fire veins, with a heritage that extends to the heavens and the earth."

"The Sun Devourer -Devouring Flame within the Mad Commander's body is already six-tenths connected to the Noble's Dao of Conjoined Fire Dao, which can be used by him."

"Today, I, Shi, will set aside this small favor and earnestly request the Kui Lang Imperial Clan to open Thread of Sky, accept the Kuang Dou lineage, bestow upon them the laws of Fire Dao, guide them into the Conjoined Fire Ancestral Vein, and help them seize the opportunity to become a Spirit Transformation cultivator."

"If the Kui Lang Imperial Clan grants permission, my Divine Firmament Peak will be indebted to the noble family for this great favor."

"In the future, whether there is a battle Dao Realm or changes in the realms, whenever Kui Lang summons us, my Lightning Bear Line will surely respond."

After he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

A promise from a Spirit Transformation Soul cultivator to provide full support!

All for the sake of giving a Nascent Soul Nascent Soul from another race fortuitous opportunity to ascend to heaven.

Kui Wood Flame's pupils contracted sharply, and his breathing became heavier; he looked at the Nascent Soul demon kneeling below, his eyes flashing with countless sharp glints.

The Sun Devourer Black Hound Clan is fierce and bloodthirsty, with combat power ranking among the top of second-rate tribes; Kuang Dou is a figure who is on the verge of breaking through to the next level, and his unwavering and ruthless Dao heart is rarely seen in the world.

With sufficient top-tier Fire Dao resources and guidance from renowned masters, there is a 30% chance of breaking through the Heavenly Barrier and establishing Immortal Foundation through the path of Conjoined Fire!

If they can recruit him, the Kui Lang Imperial Clan will not only gain a future Fire Dao Spirit Transformation, but also a battle-hardened elite army.

Furthermore, through this, he forged a bond with Divine Firmament Lightning Bear was at the height of his power.

This kind of windfall is nothing to lose; it's just helping a small, insignificant tribe.

Hahahaha!

Kui Wood Flame laughed loudly, then suddenly stood up and strode down from the platform. He then personally helped Kuang Dou up, showing him great respect.

"What a loyal and righteous man! What a fierce and unyielding dog that Sun Devourer."

Kui Wood Flame patted Kuang Dou's broad shoulder and said loudly, "Young friend Kuang Dou, would you be willing to return to the Conjoined Fire Mountain Range me?"

"I hereby swear before all of you fellow practitioners that if you join my Kui Lang Ancestral Court, I will personally accept you as my disciple!"

" By Conjoined Fire, you may freely peruse the clan's Fire Dao Immortal Scriptures."

"If you have the fortuitous opportunity to break through to the Spirit Transformation, my Kui Lang Imperial Clan will do everything in our power to protect you; in the future, your lineage can also enter the main branch of the clan."

Kuang Dou's body trembled, tears soaking his clothes.

He turned around and kowtowed three times to Shi Xiao, who was seated in the main seat. His forehead split open, and blood stained the blue stone.

"Young Master's Kuang Dou will never be forgotten!"

"If Kui Lang cannot achieve the Kuang Dou Spirit Transformation in this battle, he shall commit suicide beneath Conjoined Fire Mountain, and never disgrace the name of our Ancestor."

Shi Xiao stepped down from the main seat, personally helped Kuang Dou, wiped the blood from his forehead, patted his shoulder, and whispered:

"Go."

"The sea is wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly. When you, Brother Kuang, achieve your goal, we will drink together side by side in the heavens."

"Good!"

Kuang Dou roared to the sky, his body wreathed in black flames, and resolutely retreated behind Kui Wood Flame.

A deal that could reshape the balance of power between the two factions was settled in a few words; and on the high platform, the Ancestor Shanyue and Xuan Jian exchanged a glance, both seeing the admiration in each other's eyes.

It's easy to drive a tiger away to devour a wolf, but difficult to send the tiger back to the mountain.

Shi Xiao's actions not only upheld morality, but also planted a deep seed of Lightning Bear Line within the Kui Lang Imperial Clan.

Between these two lines, the emperor's art of strategy had reached a level of consummate skill.

I never expected this to happen today.

Whether or not it will truly bear fruit in the future remains to be seen.

Ultimately, it's a good reputation and a bit of publicity, but for these members of the royal family, it's insignificant—just a trivial matter.

The grand feast lasted until the moon was high in the sky before gradually dispersing.

The chariots and celestial vessels of the various factions then soared into the sky, the clamor subsided, leaving only the clear moonlight and lingering Daoist charm.

At the Divine Firmament Peak, a cool night breeze blows.

Shi Xiao stood with his hands behind his back on the cliff edge, gazing at the wisp of crimson firelight gradually fading into the distance, remaining silent for a long time.

A slight ripple appeared in the void behind them, and Shi Lei, dressed in a green robe, slowly walked out and stood side by side with them.

"Brother, Uncle Kuang is gone," Shi Lei said softly.

He should have left.

Shi Xiao gazed intently at the vast night sky and said, "An eagle cannot be confined in a cage, nor can a fierce beast be bound in the forest."

"Lightning Bear's stage is Divine Firmament, but in the great era of future strife, Thunder Method alone cannot overturn the heavens of the Nine Realms."

"Fire Dao, Earth Dao, physical body... anyone who leaves my Divine Firmament will scatter Tianxing and gather like a prairie fire."

Upon hearing this, Shi Lei's lips curled into a slight smile, "Brother, your foresight is truly admirable."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xiao reverted to his usual lazy demeanor.

"What foresight? It's nothing more than making a few more strategic moves; our clan has already become a force to be reckoned with."

"Some things cannot be put off until later; make your moves now, so that you won't be left without options if you need to plan for the future."

"To avoid the future, when you truly desire something, finding nothing at all—that would be true disappointment."

"Father's grand plans were for the great cause, but some minor tricks were devised by my brother and me, all for the sake of the people."

[I fell asleep at 6 PM yesterday and woke up in the early hours of the morning. I was completely disoriented, so I quickly got up to write.]