The current head of the Wang Clan hesitated, unable to believe what his ears had just heard. He was actually being asked to draft such an edict—his clan had compromised and agreed to these terms.
And worse, it was to be made public!
The very purpose of this edict was to announce to the world that the Wang Clan would no longer trouble Shi Hao, and that the grudges between them had come to an end.
On the surface, it seemed like a resolution—peaceful coexistence henceforth, with no further conflicts. But the hidden truth would not remain a secret for long. Once it spread, this edict would bring nothing but humiliation to the Wang Clan.
Because this was the result of Meng Tianzheng forcing his way into their territory, compelling the Wang Clan to issue such a decree. It would spark an unprecedented storm!
For the current head of the Wang Clan, this was a disgrace—being forced to write such an edict was utterly shameful. What face did he have left?
Since ancient times, the Wang Clan had never been coerced, nor had they ever signed any agreement detrimental to themselves. Yet today, they were breaking that precedent.
Once the edict was issued, it would inevitably stir up a tempest. The outside world would cast suspicious glances at the Wang Clan, accompanied by endless criticism. The situation would be disastrous!
Because people would see this as the Wang Clan yielding—a sign of weakness!
“Disgraceful! This is not just my shame as the current head of the clan, but the shame of the entire Wang Clan! How could we submit like this?” the clan leader lamented with a deep sigh.
Meanwhile, the Great Elder had already taken Shi Hao to the Wang Clan’s divine herb garden to personally harvest several sacred herbs, paying no heed to the aftermath. He simply waited for the Wang Clan’s edict to spread across the world.
Purple boulders, ranging from table-sized to towering over ten meters high, filled the area—a shimmering purple stone forest. Yet the Great Elder informed Shi Hao that this was the Wang Clan’s immortal herb garden.
No grass, no soil—how could divine herbs grow here?
Soon, Shi Hao understood. Deep within this region, he saw seven or eight divine herbs rooted in the massive purple stones.
“These are Purple Mansion Herbs—rare divine herbs found nowhere else,” the Great Elder explained. “They can fortify one’s primordial spirit, making it indestructible.”
Just the name alone spoke of their rarity. The Purple Mansion corresponded to the acupoint where the primordial spirit resided. If this place could be fortified, one could endure countless tribulations unscathed!
“The origin of this place is mysterious. Though these purple stones may seem ordinary, legend says they are fragments of an immortal’s shattered Purple Mansion,” the Great Elder revealed, sharing a hidden secret.
Shi Hao was stunned. Fragments of an immortal’s Purple Mansion? At that moment, he wanted to take every single stone with him—they were priceless treasures.
No wonder Purple Mansion Herbs could grow here. Nothing could be more precious.
“Alas, time erodes all things. No matter how extraordinary, their essence fades. Now, only seven or eight herbs remain—far fewer than before. And in the early days of the Primordial Era, a true immortal herb once grew here—the Purple Mansion Longevity Herb!” the Great Elder sighed.
Shi Hao’s heart was unsettled. The Wang Clan’s foundation was indeed profound. The origins of this herb garden were terrifying—fragments of an immortal’s primordial spirit, once nurturing a priceless immortal herb.
The Great Elder only harvested one Purple Mansion Herb.
As he explained, half a herb would suffice—consuming more would be pointless.
This single herb, combined with other rare treasures like the Eight Treasures Qilin, could provide the ideal effect for several people at once.
“The Wang Clan possesses the Pacification Sword Art, which refines the primordial spirit into a sword embryo. The value of these herbs to them is unimaginable.”
Precisely because of this, the Wang Clan treated these herbs as their lifeline. Had the Great Elder tried to take a second one, even Wang Changsheng would have intervened.
Each Purple Mansion Herb took tens of thousands of years to grow—they were beyond precious!
Next, the Great Elder took Shi Hao to another of the Wang Clan’s herb gardens, where auspicious energy swirled, and harvested several other divine herbs.
Of course, though these were also divine herbs, they were not as significant to the Wang Clan as the Purple Mansion Herbs. Others could be substituted, but the Purple Mansion Herbs were irreplaceable—they directly influenced the power of the Pacification Sword Art.
“Excellent. These herbs are hard to find elsewhere. The Wang Clan’s gardens are truly bountiful. I almost wish I could stay here forever,” the Great Elder praised.
The elders guarding the gardens scowled but dared not speak. Compared to the Great Elder, their so-called strength was insignificant.
“What’s that?” Shi Hao noticed several divine herb gardens surrounding a secluded plot.
“The Wang Clan’s Longevity Herb Garden—the heart of their divine gardens, a forbidden land. None but Wang Changsheng may set foot there,” the Great Elder said.
“They have a longevity herb?” Shi Hao was stunned, then his heart trembled. Such a herb could allow one to glimpse the immortal path and attain longevity!
“Only a withered root. Discovered in the Primordial Era, they’ve nurtured it ever since, watering it with countless divine springs and spiritual liquors—yet it has never sprouted.”
Still, the root had shown signs of life, no longer completely withered. There was a chance it might revive one day.
Shi Hao was speechless. Truly befitting a longevity herb—even after lying dormant for an entire epoch, it could still harbor hope of revival. Such defiance of the heavens!
“Has the edict been written?”
Back at the Wang Clan’s ancestral hall, the Great Elder asked directly, stirring anger in many but none dared rebuke or confront him.
Wang Changsheng had already left, entering seclusion and paying no further attention to the matter.
Among the Nine Dragons, Wang Da, Wang Er, and a few others arrived, their eyes hostile, immortal energy swirling around them, fists clenched as if ready to strike at any moment.
“Fine, I’ll write it!” the current Wang Clan head sighed. He could see that even the ancestors among the Nine Dragons remained silent—resistance was futile.
“How can this be? Ancestor, I oppose this! Our Wang Clan survived even the Immortal Ancient War unscathed, let alone the present era. Why must we yield? Can a single Meng Tianzheng force us to this point? We should fight back!”
At that moment, a white-haired elder strode forward—tall, robust, and imposing. He looked to Wang Da—this was Wang Da’s great-grandson, a formidable figure in the clan.
“Your ancestor has already spoken. Do you still wish to obstruct?” the Great Elder smiled.
“I oppose it! The edict must not be written!” The towering elder’s eyes gleamed sharply as he glared at the current clan head.
Wang Da also wanted to speak but ultimately remained silent, his gaze filled with malice as he glanced at Shi Hao in the distance, then at the Great Elder.
“It was my decision to eliminate all future threats, and I stand by it. We must not show weakness to the outside world!” the white-haired elder declared, unwavering.
“Oh? You’re so resolute against outsiders? Then tell me—was it also your order that led to my disciple being targeted by your clan?” The Great Elder’s expression turned cold.
The white-haired elder, nearly ten feet tall and exuding a fierce aura, showed no fear. His voice was icy. “He was too weak to even catch my attention. I merely mentioned in passing that we shouldn’t ignore a future threat.”
“So, you admit this stems from you?” the Great Elder demanded sternly.
“What if it is? The Wang Clan’s decisions are none of your concern! Even with your supreme power, you cannot impose your will on an immortal longevity clan!”
The elder’s eyes gleamed with ambition. He had long coveted the position of clan head, and this was his chance.
Now, with the current head drafting a humiliating edict, his display of defiance could pave his way to succession.
“Wang Da, you truly have an impressive great-grandson,” the Great Elder said coldly.
“Meng Tianzheng, what are you planning?” Wang Da snapped to alertness, shouting.
“I once said that if your clan dared harm my disciple, I would start with the Nine Dragons, killing them one by one without mercy. But since we’ve reached a truce, I won’t resort to violence. However, now that the instigator has revealed himself—the one who nearly cost my disciple his life—I must demand justice!” The Great Elder’s voice was frigid.
No one expected the Great Elder to suddenly radiate such killing intent, his demeanor entirely different from before.
The white-haired elder’s courage faltered. He realized he had overplayed his hand and now stood in grave danger.
“You—what do you intend? This is the Wang Clan, an undying longevity family!” he shouted, his bravado hollow.
*Slap!*
In that instant, the Great Elder struck. Wang Da moved to intercept, but a single palm strike sent him stumbling back, powerless to stop it.
*Thud!*
The next moment, the white-haired elder’s head exploded like a smashed melon, his life extinguished.
“Do not mistake my patience for weakness. I may ignore the posturing of later generations, but repeated threats against my disciple are unforgivable!” The Great Elder’s voice was icy.
“You—!” Wang Da was furious. To have his great-grandson killed before his eyes was unbearable. But faced with the Great Elder’s overwhelming killing intent, he was momentarily paralyzed, unable to roar in protest.
“Let’s go.” The Great Elder turned, taking Shi Hao with him. With a sweep of his sleeve, he took the edict—already written by the Wang Clan’s current head.
Soon, the Great Elder departed the Wang Clan, vanishing from the ancient longevity land.
“Meng Tianzheng, you old bastard! This isn’t over!” Wang Da howled in rage, the day’s events leaving him seething with humiliation.
As the Great Elder and Shi Hao traveled, he tossed the edict to a major sect affiliated with the Heavenly Deity Institute.
By that same day, the contents of the edict spread like wildfire across Boundless Heaven, shocking all who heard it.
“What? The Wang Clan has yielded? Just like that, they’ve ‘sheathed their swords’?”
Many could scarcely believe it, yet the evidence was undeniable.
Through various channels, people confirmed the astonishing news—the Great Elder had descended upon the Wang Clan and clashed with Wang Changsheng.
The repercussions were earth-shattering, spreading beyond Boundless Heaven to other realms.
At the very least, all the longevity clans across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths became aware. The ancient sects now understood—Shi Hao was the Great Elder’s untouchable weakness.
This was a monumental event. Meng Tianzheng had marched into a longevity clan for the sake of a youth, willing to fight, sending a terrifying message.
“That boy must not be touched. Clearly, Meng Tianzheng has placed immense hopes in him. Now, whoever harms him will die!”
“This is a warning. That youth named Shi Hao is not to be trifled with, nor provoked. Otherwise, Meng Tianzheng will go mad.”
Such words spread among the longevity clans, underscoring the enormity of the incident.
Across the Nine Heavens, ancient sects warned their members against reckless actions.
Yet even as this storm swept the land, an even greater tempest erupted—one the major powers of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths had yet to learn of.
Beyond the borders, near the edge of the world, a long-sealed fortress cracked—then, with a deafening roar, shattered completely!
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