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Lan Xuelei's clone immediately reacted, with blue light surging all over her body. Origin Energy surged violently, and streams of blue light radiated outward, faintly threatening to break through the boundary. However, there was a force within her body that was desperately hindering the breakthrough. Her expression was one of great pain, and Guan Yue took the opportunity to check in, understanding some of the circumstances.
Then, Guan Tian unexpectedly began to break through to the Supreme Realm. This greatly surprised Guan Yue. The Celestial Wine still had an effect on Guan Tian, and it was quite evident.
Following this, the three elders also began their breakthroughs, but only to a minor level. From low-grade to mid-grade, or from mid-grade to high-quality. Even so, the three elders were overjoyed.
They envisioned the future growth of these children. They felt they must protect the Sage Ancestor from harm; otherwise, their descendants from the three clans would have the opportunity to enter the Sky-Sealing Tower for rapid growth.
To encounter such a Sage Ancestor was truly Heaven's Will!
The Three Elders thought that once everything was completed, they would plead with the Sage Ancestor to allow them to enter the Sky-Sealing Tower for cultivation. At worst, they could build a few more palaces inside!
They had brought their own Celestial Wine; after all, they currently had fifty thousand pounds! The Sage Ancestor should agree, right?
That night, thirty children could not fall asleep for a long time. Today's events excited them; this place was truly wonderful. Here, they didn't even need to cultivate—just drinking wine could elevate their realms. It was fantastic! Moreover, they were in a new environment where everything was so clean and fresh, filled with rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy. It was truly amazing; they were all determined to see who could improve the fastest in a year!
However, these children were all outstanding descendants of the Three Prominent Families and were used to daily cultivation. So they considered that if they cultivated while drinking Celestial Wine, there would surely be even greater breakthroughs.
Only one boy named Ying Shangzhi did not break through today; he felt very depressed as his small sense of pride suffered greatly. He hid alone in a dark corner and cried quietly.
At that moment, a little girl finally found him. Her name was Ying Huiqing; she was ten years old and appointed by Ying Tianyi as the leader of the ten children from the Ying Family. She had already reached mid-level Entry and successfully entered the Achieving Realm after drinking Celestial Wine today, feeling very happy.
However, she immediately thought about how Ying Shangzhi had not broken through after drinking today and must be feeling upset. So she quickly went to find him but did not see him in his room. She searched around and indeed found Ying Shangzhi in a dark corner.
Ying Huiqing said, "Shangzhi, have you ever thought that not breaking through today means you are special? You are different from others, and your future will also be different. Whether or not you break through today does not determine your future success. You should think positively; perhaps you will break through tomorrow or the day after."
Ying Shangzhi, a nine-year-old boy, stopped crying upon hearing Ying Huiqing's words. The moment he stood up, his body suddenly began to shine, and the light emanating from him was very strong. He realized this meant he was breaking through.
He joyfully shouted, "Sister, I finally broke through too! I broke through!" His voice even carried a hint of tears.
Ying Huiqing immediately replied, "Brother, now you understand that everything has its ups and downs. My grandfather often tells me not to dwell on temporary gains and losses but to look at the long term."
Much later, after Ying Shangzhi had completed all his breakthroughs, he perked up and said, "Sister Huiqing, my grandfather said that it is not easy to cultivate in the Sky-Sealing Tower. I will cherish this opportunity. Don't worry; I will definitely be stronger than the Zhang Family and Hu Family. I will work hard."
"Alright, now go back and sleep. We will continue cultivating tomorrow," Ying Huiqing said as she led Ying Shangzhi back to their dormitory.
The next day, Zhang Shenkun, Hu Xingbo, and Ying Tianyi sat together with Guan Yue to discuss how to obtain the Child of Heaven and Earth—Shadow Child—from Second Prince Modai.
Ying Tianyi, who was in charge of the economy among the Three Prominent Families, said, "Sage Ancestor, if we want to obtain Second Prince's Shadow Child, we can buy it from him. Sage Ancestor, you already have six Children of Heaven and Earth; he only has one. The possibility of forming the Mother of Heaven and Earth is virtually nonexistent; he must understand this principle."
Hu Xingbo suggested, "We can follow your brother's advice and negotiate with him first—courtesy before force. Sage Ancestor now possesses three peak Eternal Realm powers and has the backing of Angry Heaven's Little Ancestor Saint. If negotiations go poorly, we could easily overpower him. Moreover, we have the strength of the Three Prominent Families."
Guan Yue looked at Zhang Shenkun to hear his opinion. Zhang Shenkun replied, "We can invite Second Prince out for a proper discussion. Let's share our thoughts with him and see how he reacts. Forming the Mother of Heaven and Earth would benefit all three empires; in this chaotic time, the sooner we form it, the more secure it will be. He should understand this logic."
Guan Yue immediately decided, "Then let's invite him over for a thorough discussion. If negotiations fail, I wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson. I am determined to acquire the Child of Heaven and Earth he possesses."
With a firm plan in place, Zhang Shenkun promptly sent an invitation to Second Prince Modai, hoping he would visit the Zhang Family.
Second Prince Modai had been thinking about gaining support from the Zhang Family to seize an advantage in the struggle for the throne. His biggest competitor at present was Fifth Prince Modai. Modai was an exceptionally talented disciple who was wise and handled relationships well across various sectors, particularly maintaining good personal connections with military leaders—this was a significant advantage for Modai.
Modai is a well-rounded individual, excelling in both martial and literary skills. He has a tall and imposing figure, exuding the aura of a ruler.
Since losing the assistance of Regretless Sage, Modai has been contemplating how to leverage other powers for his own benefit. When he received an invitation from the Zhang Family, he was naturally overjoyed and immediately set off to visit them. He understood very well that the Zhang Family has strong ties with the Ying Family and the Hu Family. Gaining the support of the Zhang Family would mean securing the backing of both the Ying Family and the Hu Family as well.
The Three Prominent Families hold significant influence within the Dawson Empire.
Upon his arrival, he found himself speaking with Guan Yue from the Southern Source Empire. The three Grand Elders of the three major families merely sat by as companions.
This situation left him puzzled. What exactly is the relationship between Guan Yue and the Three Prominent Families?
He had heard many legends about Guan Yue, especially regarding the disappearance of Regretless Sage, which was also related to him. Therefore, Modai felt some resentment towards Guan Yue, as if he had pulled the rug out from under him.
However, now that Guan Yue could represent the Three Prominent Families to speak with him, Modai was secretly curious about what intentions lay behind this meeting.
Guan Yue began with a smile, saying, “Your Highness the Second Prince, I am honored to be here.” However, his polite words did not come with any grand gestures towards Modai.
In response, Modai smiled calmly and said, “Young Master Guan, I have long admired your reputation.” He merely nodded, maintaining the noble demeanor expected of a prince.
Guan Yue continued, “I have come to the Dawson Empire to admire your grace, Your Highness. I have heard that you are a dragon among men, highly regarded by His Majesty. I truly wanted to pay my respects. If I have been presumptuous in any way, I hope you will forgive me.”
Immediately, Modai asked, “What about the second part?”
With a hearty laugh, Guan Yue replied, “Actually, the second and third parts are interconnected. The second part is to discuss how we can cooperate. We will help you secure the position of Crown Prince, and in return, you will assist the Three Prominent Families. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.”
“Of course. That should be how it is. Then what about the third part?” Modai inquired further. He needed to understand Guan Yue's cards before discussing any cooperation.
"Three," Guan Yue said as he lifted his teacup and took a sip, then gently set it down. He looked up at Modai and continued, "I believe the Second Prince has heard that I possess a Child of Heaven and Earth, specifically the Child of the Earth. The Child of the Earth is crucial to forming the Mother of Heaven and Earth."
Guan Yue's eyes were fixed directly on Modai's as he added, "Now that I have gathered six Children of Heaven and Earth, the Second Prince should understand what I want next."
Modai let out a long breath, his mind racing. If he could gain the full support of the Three Prominent Families, giving up the Shadow Child would be inconsequential. But then he reconsidered; if he handed over the Shadow Child, what would remain for him that would warrant the support of the Three Prominent Families?
He couldn't give up the Shadow Child; otherwise, he would be worthless in their eyes!
As Modai pondered alone, Guan Yue and the three elders remained silent. The three old men were unconcerned with family matters at this moment, feeling relaxed as they were merely Grand Elders representing their families symbolically. They had been meditating for years, so sitting a little longer was no issue.
After a long while, Modai opened his eyes and slowly said, "I'm sorry, but I cannot give you the Shadow Child."
Guan Yue's eyes widened in anger, ready to erupt. At that moment, Zhang Shenkun spoke up: "Your Highness the Second Prince, please allow this old man to say a word. Have you considered what is most important to you? What will happen if you do not obtain the throne?"
Zhang Shenkun understood that Modai's relationship with Fifth Prince had already soured; their competition for the throne had reached a boiling point. Once one lost their claim to succession, their fate would undoubtedly be grim.
Modai glanced at Zhang Shenkun but did not respond.
Ying Tianyi also chimed in: "Second Prince, if you relinquish the Shadow Child, we can offer you some compensation. As for how much compensation, we can discuss it." Ying Tianyi thought he was being clever, but to Modai, it only raised further doubts about the sincerity of the Three Prominent Families. What? They intended to buy my Shadow Child with money?
Guan Yue was also politically naive and did not consider Modai's thoughts.
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