Establishing a Clan in the Eastern Wilderness: A Daily Divination, Cultivating Longevity in a Grotto

The setting sun casts a golden glow, its light painting half the sky.

The people of Lijiabao waited anxiously, their gazes constantly sweeping towards the mountain path outside the fortress gate.

"Why aren't you back yet?"

"I hope nothing unexpected has happened..."

"Sigh, this child has always been a worry..."

Just as the whispers were almost drowned out by the evening breeze, a steady, powerful running sound came from afar.

"They're here! They're back!"

At the end of the twilight mountain path, a tall figure rode on the back of the muscular wolfhound "Black Wind," galloping towards them in the last rays of the setting sun. The evening breeze ruffled his slightly disheveled hair and somewhat oversized robes, giving him an air of undeniable dashing elegance.

The black wind came to a steady stop in front of the ancestral hall square.

Li Changsheng deftly dismounted the dog, his movements clean and fluid.

He stopped, looked up, and calmly swept his gaze across the dark mass of people.

Everyone was stunned when they saw this.

"That's... immortality?"

"Why do you seem like a completely different person?"

"Look at his face! All that sallow, ashen look from excessive indulgence is gone!"

"Her eyes look different now... so clear and bright!"

"Wow... he's suddenly full of energy, like a new bamboo shoot after a rain!"

The elders exchanged glances, all seeing surprise and disbelief in each other's eyes.

Is this really the good-for-nothing playboy they remember?

"Um?"

The immortal master also let out a very soft sound of surprise:

"The spiritual energy is abundant, and the circulation of Qi throughout the body is almost complete... This is more than just the beginning of Qi cultivation; it is clearly the peak of the first level of Qi Refining, just one step away from breaking through to the second level."

His gaze lingered on Li Changsheng for a moment longer, the indifference deep in his eyes fading slightly, replaced by a hint of scrutiny and...interest.

"In just three months, without any external assistance, it is already remarkable that you can draw qi into your body, but to be able to improve so much... Li Muxian, Li Muxian, your descendant really does have some of your former self's characteristics."

His initially cold and businesslike attitude softened without him even realizing it.

If this child is truly gifted and has a decent temperament, he may very well make a name for himself in a place like the Eastern Wilderness.

It's never a bad thing to form a positive connection with a promising future monk.

At this moment, Li Changsheng had steadily walked a few steps in front of the Immortal Master, stopped, bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant:

"Junior Li Changsheng has returned late. I apologize for keeping you waiting, Immortal Master."

His voice was clear and steady, revealing a composure beyond his years.

The immortal master nodded slightly, took out a scroll of bright yellow silk imperial edict from his sleeve, and solemnly unfolded it.

The square fell silent instantly; everyone held their breath and knelt down respectfully.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Celestial Court hereby decrees:"

Li Changsheng, a descendant of Li Muxian, is exceptionally gifted and has begun to establish his Dao foundation, achieving success in Qi cultivation. Inheriting his ancestral blessings, he is hereby appointed Lord of the first-tier, low-grade spiritual vein fiefdom of Qinglan Mountain in the Eastern Wilderness, leading the Li family clan, effective immediately! He is expected to diligently cultivate, safeguard this region, and not fail the imperial grace and high expectations of the Immortal Dynasty. So be it!

"Thank you for the Emperor's great favor! Long live the Emperor!"

Li Changsheng stepped forward and respectfully accepted the heavy imperial edict with both hands.

Followed by.

The immortal master then took out a small jade talisman and handed it over:

"The jade talisman can communicate with the protective formation of the fiefdom. Three days later, at Chenshi (7-9 AM), a 'Cloud Shuttle Treasure Ship' will come to fetch you. The Li family may choose three thousand clansmen to accompany you. Make good arrangements and do not delay."

"This junior will obey the immortal's decree," Li Changsheng replied with a bow.

As soon as the immortal master left, the atmosphere in the square became subtle and complicated.

With the imperial edict received and the jade token in hand, Li Changsheng's appointment as the lord of the fiefdom and the new clan leader is now a foregone conclusion.

However, many members of the tribe still harbored doubts, worries, and even a hint of hidden resentment.

After all, the impressions from the past are too deep.

Just then—

"Chen Wenyuan greets the clan chief!"

Chen Wenyuan stepped forward a few steps, knelt down on one knee, clasped his hands in a salute to Li Changsheng, and bowed his head deeply.

This kneeling seemed to be a signal.

Li Changsheng's parents, brothers, and sisters recovered from their shock and elation.

Li Shouyi, the ninth son, trembled slightly. Looking at his son, who seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, his eyes welled up with tears. He pulled his wife and bowed first.

"Greetings, Chieftain!"

"Greetings, Chieftain!"

His brothers and sisters quickly followed, their voices filled with pride.

The members of the other branches of the clan looked at the eldest clan leader, who was the most senior member.

The old patriarch sighed inwardly, slowly bent his knees, and was about to kneel down.

Li Changsheng stepped forward and firmly supported the old man's arm:

"Elder Chief, you are highly respected and there is no need for such a grand ceremony. Changsheng is still young and will need your guidance in the future."

The old patriarch stiffened slightly, then looked up to meet Li Changsheng's clear and sincere gaze. A block of ice in his heart seemed to loosen a little. He nodded, straightened up with Li Changsheng's help, then turned to face his clansmen and said in his aged but still powerful voice:

"Since Changsheng has received the imperial decree to inherit the position of clan leader, the fate of our Li family rests upon him. Why don't you all pay your respects?"

The old patriarch spoke, and the remaining hesitation was instantly dispelled.

On the square, regardless of their inner thoughts, all members of the Li family, regardless of whether they were legitimate or illegitimate, young or old, bowed and then knelt down in unison, their voices rising in a chorus:

"Greetings, Chieftain!"

The sound echoed in front of the ancestral hall as dusk deepened.

In that instant, Li Changsheng felt a sudden tremor deep within his sea of ​​consciousness!

The long-dormant "Book of Destiny" shone with golden light.

The first page slowly unfolds.

Golden light flowed.

A radiant, ancient rune phantom appeared, displaying various shapes and forms:

【Fighting Destiny:】

Those born into this lineage possess vigorous blood and strong bones, exhibiting exceptional talent in combat and easily mastering fighting techniques; they are brave and fearless.

at the same time.

The Heavenly Book shone brightly once more, and an additional reward appeared:

[Clan Chief's Power Unlocked: Clan Member Loyalty Assessment]

With a slight thought, Li Changsheng activated this power.

His gaze swept over the kneeling clansmen before him.

In an instant, different numerical values ​​appeared above everyone's head.

When his gaze fell on his brother-in-law Chen Wenyuan, he was taken aback:

Loyalty: 88/100

That's the highest score of the entire event!

Because of the spirit stone and the life-saving grace she had given him, the eldest brother-in-law had developed a heart of unwavering loyalty.

"Excellent, excellent!"

After a while.

Another line of text appeared:

[The first page of the Heavenly Book has been unlocked. You can choose to improve your spiritual root aptitude or talent.]

"Improve your spiritual root aptitude!"

Li Changsheng acted almost without hesitation.

Whether it's cultivating immortality and mastering various arts, or one's destiny and talent, the essence is to enhance one's own combat power.

hum!

In the dark.

Li Changsheng felt a wisp of mysterious power drawn from the void by the Heavenly Book and land on him. After a while...

hum!

The Heavenly Book homepage reappears:

[Li Family Head: (Unranked)]

[Qi Refining Level 1: (96/100)]

Lifespan: (13/120)

[Ninth-grade spiritual root: (30/100)]

[Destiny and Talents: A Daily Divination]

[Talent in Cultivation Arts: Alchemy (Rank 9)]

【illustrate:

1. Qualification improvement cannot exceed two ranks above the clan leader's status.

2. Upon being promoted to a ninth-rank family in the Great Zhou Immortal Dynasty, new functions of the Heavenly Book will be unlocked.

Li Changsheng glanced at it.

The Heavenly Book has been opened a page, and my spiritual root aptitude has increased by 10%.

"I wonder if the increase in other talents will be the same percentage?!"