“I wonder if they are still alive. If they are, then the world’s power structure would be unpredictable!” Shangshu Tianye said. Cultivators are all strong; he was a top-tier powerhouse, but he had to admit the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s strength. If it weren’t for the betrayal, if it weren’t for the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan attacking when the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s Young Lady was weak, who would have won and who would have lost would still be unknown!
“A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind; it’s only because they were too outstanding!” Zhen Han sighed. Back then, they felt that Qin Zhanye and his wife were excellent and had good character, so even before their child was born, Shangshu Tianye and his wife Zhen Han had already arranged a marriage alliance with them.
“When we arrive at Sky Sword City, we’ll first see what’s going on with that boy, Qin Chu,” Shangshu Tianye said.
Qin Chu and Qin Longxuan rode in a beast carriage, constantly meeting up with people from the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. They were following the rendezvous route Qin Longxuan had set.
Qin Chu had everyone arrange for beast carriages when they were close to the city.
After half a month of travel, Qin Chu, Qin Longxuan, and the others arrived in the area once ruled by the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, reaching the Vermilion Bird Villa managed by Qin Lingxi.
The Vermilion Bird Villa was very secluded and was now the core of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan.
As Qin Chu stepped out of the beast carriage, he saw Qin Lingxi leading people to greet him. Along the path to the interior of the villa, every guard was a member of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan.
As Qin Chu passed, everyone bowed in greeting.
The group arrived in front of the villa’s square. Qin Lingxi raised her right hand, and all members of the Vermilion Bird Villa, except for those on guard duty, gathered in the square.
“Allow me to introduce you. This is our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s Young Lord, Qin Chu. Until the Clan Chief and Young Clan Chief return, he will be the leader of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, and his commands are the highest decree of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan!” Qin Lingxi issued the order. She was a princess of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, with high status, but not an heir, which was why she hadn’t fully integrated the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan in the past.
“Starting today, under the leadership of our Young Lord, our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan will rise again, and what is owed to us, we will reclaim,” Qin Longxuan also stated.
After Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi finished speaking, they both stepped back two paces, making Qin Chu’s position the most prominent.
Looking at the members of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, Qin Chu knew that these people were all his Bloodline relatives, and they all lived for the same goal.
“In the past, I didn’t know my origins, thinking I was an orphan, living in confusion, and never doing anything for the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. After learning my origins, my understanding of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan was still a blank slate in my heart. For example, regarding my parents, other than knowing they were heroes, everything else was a blank page; my emotional connection was very weak. These are my honest thoughts, but everyone can rest assured that as a core descendant of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, I will shoulder what needs to be shouldered and take responsibility for what needs to be taken, without any shirking,” Qin Chu said.
“Qin Chu, your parents loved you very much. Do you know why your mother was weak during the great battle? Because she used her own Blood Qi to Cultivate your Bloodline Power. She and your father fought to the very end to ensure you could live and that your aunt could safely take you away,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded, “Aunt, don’t worry, I will reclaim what is owed to our Qin family.”
“Show your Bloodline Power to the clansmen,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu took a deep breath, then fully activated the Bloodline Power within his body.
As the Bloodline Power was activated, the Sword Bone in Qin Chu’s chest vibrated, and a fiery Sword Qi energy burst forth from Qin Chu’s body. The fiery, sword-shaped energy carried an ancient and majestic Aura, an Aura so powerful that it forced the members of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan to involuntarily retreat. Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi were no different; they possessed superior Saint Blood, while Qin Chu had a King-grade Bloodline and had condensed a Saint Bone, placing him on a much higher level than them.
With the complete activation of his Bloodline Power, deep red fiery wings appeared behind Qin Chu; they were not Sword Wings, but a pure Vermilion Bird body.
Seeing the immense pressure he was exerting on everyone, Qin Chu retracted the Bloodline Power within his body, and only then did the square quiet down.
Some Vermilion Bird clansmen with weaker Bloodline Power already had sweat on their foreheads; Qin Chu’s Bloodline Power exerted an oppressive Aura of a superior on them, which they could not withstand.
“I don’t understand the affairs of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, so for now, everything will be handled by Aunt Lingxi and Uncle Longxuan,” Qin Chu instructed. He was unfamiliar with the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s situation, and since he was, he would let those who were familiar handle it.
Qin Lingxi gestured, and someone led Qin Chu away to rest. Afterward, she made a series of arrangements before returning to the villa’s main hall with Qin Longxuan.
“Third Uncle, Qin Chu’s Bloodline Power is very strong, surpassing both mine and my brother’s. His appearance has boosted the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s Aura,” Qin Lingxi was very happy, because the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan’s Aura had returned.
“He is the most direct descendant of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, and his mother is a direct descendant of the Black Tortoise Sacred Clan, possessing a King-grade Saint Blood. Therefore, it is only natural that his Bloodline Power is strong. As long as no problems arise, he will definitely achieve great things,” Qin Longxuan said, his heart filled with relief as he saw the Vermilion Bird clansmen whose spirit had returned.
During their conversation, Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi discussed the recent events in Sky Sword City.
“Let them continue to be in disarray for now. We will continue to gather our forces and then search for news of my father, brother, and sister-in-law,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Longxuan.
As Qin Chu was lost in thought, watching the sunset, Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi arrived. They were worried that Qin Chu might be feeling pressure and came to check on him.
“Qin Chu, this will be the future development center of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. Do you have any ideas?” Qin Lingxi asked Qin Chu.
“Aunt, I do have some ideas, but I’m not sure if they’re appropriate,” Qin Chu turned and asked Qin Lingxi.
“Tell me!” Qin Lingxi said, curious to hear her nephew’s insights.
Qin Chu clenched his fist, “War!”
“No, our current strength is not as good as theirs,” Qin Longxuan was startled. He certainly didn’t want Qin Chu to act recklessly. The Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan now had hope and couldn’t just give up.
“Third Granduncle, please hear me out first. How is Dao God Valley fighting now? They don’t confront the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan head-on. We should learn from this tactic: destruction. Attack and leave immediately, giving the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan no chance for retaliation, making them feel powerless. In this situation, Dao God Valley will be able to hold on for a bit longer, causing greater damage to the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan. Our Take action is not to help Dao God Valley, but to make Dao God Valley hold on longer, to make the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan suffer! Additionally, as the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan re-enters the Jianghu, all our scattered forces will also rally to us?” Qin Chu said.
“Third Uncle, this tactic is not a problem, it’s very suitable!” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Longxuan.
