Li Yunlin leading the Skyveil Sect disciples out of the Azure Cloud region was an overt action.
But at this moment, before the Primordial Blood Tree stood a crowd of Li family disciples. They were all descendants of Li Tianniu—the same group who, back then outside Merit City, had grouped together striking poses, shouting about wanting to become heroes like the Li family elders.
Unfortunately, truly not a single one of them was as renowned as the Li family elders. Some children had made a name for themselves in the Azure Cloud region, but it was only among the younger generation. Moreover, the Azure Cloud region was now very united; even fights amongst themselves were called sparring. Outsiders wanting to bully the Li family's children?
Hall of Heavenly Principle would be the first to come knocking, and then Azure Cloud region's 'Heavenly Secret Pavilion' would be the second. Almost all the children of the 'Kuang' and 'Chang' generations lived in a greenhouse. No one didn't want to surpass the Li family elders, but the reality was stark: they imitated their elders, yet lived in their elders' shadows.
Admittedly, the Li family did not advocate 'hardship', but often, many people could grow drastically through hardship—or sink into the swamp of hardship and become history.
Of course, there were exceptions. Li Changyao was an exception, but none of the other Li family descendants could compare to Li Changyao.
This little princess had been doted on since birth, had an older brother like Li Changsheng, her father was Azure Cloud region's behind-the-scenes Region Prince, and her maternal uncle was also a Region Prince... Separated by three generations, no one would be kind to the hundreds of children from this younger Li family generation without reason. Just like now—although the Li family treasure vault contained many, many good things, if they wanted to obtain them, they all had to prove they were qualified.
And today, every one of them stood before the Old Tree. These children's eyes burned with anticipation; the family elders were about to assign them missions.
Stories of the family elders circulated throughout the Azure Cloud region, but when people mentioned their Li Tianniu lineage, they always called them the declining branch.
They were illuminated by the family's glory, but they didn't want to be drowned by such immense radiance.
They were not in decline; they just needed an opportunity to prove that the blood in their bodies burned just as hotly as their elders'. They too could run through the world holding the Ancestor's spirit tablet, illuminating the entire world with the glory of the Li clansmen!
"Li Kuangsheng, the second layer of Foundation Establishment, tri-spirit root. You are wild by nature and act recklessly, yet you are a person with a broad heart. It is inconvenient for you to go to Eternal Sun Prefecture on this mission; instead, help out at the Hall of Heavenly Principle in the Azure Cloud regions. You will become a manager, have friends everywhere, and also have a virtuous wife."
"Yes, Divine Tree!"
"Li Kuangheng, peak Qi Refining stage, quad-spirit root. Quite good-looking, though. I saw your past; you are extremely calm and steady. I know you want to become a warrior of the Azure Cloud Region Army, but perhaps your future lies in Eternal Sun Prefecture."
"Divine Tree, your divine powers are vast. Does Eternal Sun Prefecture have an army?"
"Yes."
"Li Changying—a fine young man with dual spiritual roots and a promising future. Your path lies in the Broadlake Region, under the Eternal Sun Prefecture. Like an eagle soaring through the vast skies, your rise will begin humbly—from weaving straw sandals in Broadlake City."
"No wonder Grandfather said I'm skilled at farming."
"..."
Child after child received guidance from the Primordial Blood Tree. Li Dalong and Xu Cuihua frowned; to be honest, they didn't want the children to know even a glimpse of the future. These two elders couldn't help but recall the times back then when the children repeatedly sought omens. They would act according to the Primordial Blood Tree's signs, and there was a possibility that the Primordial Blood Tree itself was also influencing the future.
It was also during that time that the children of the Tian generation experienced all kinds of hardships in the world, and some children died.
Li Kuangren and Li Kuangtu were also affected because of this.
Li Dalong and Xu Cuihua wanted the children to live well under their protection within Merit City and Azure Cloud region. Perhaps they didn't even know many of these children yet, but no ancestor doesn't hope their descendants live happily and blissfully.
But matters in the world are not that simple. Most of these children were unwilling to live ordinary lives in the Azure Cloud region; given just one opportunity, their ambition would grow boundlessly. It wasn't right for them [the elders] to stop it either; after all, if the children stayed in Azure Cloud region, they might perhaps live their whole lives stuck in mediocrity, unable even to break through to the Golden Core stage.
"A life passed in peace and health without worries, or the spectacular path of seeking immortality... it truly makes it difficult to choose."
Li Dalong sighed deeply. "Getting old, getting old. When I was young, I wouldn't have thought so much. If a single spirit stone was before me, I would have risked my life for it. Back then, I hoped every one of the children would be like me, fighting fiercely for the family. Now, I just want these descendants to be happy."
"Husband, why should you and I struggle over this?" Xu Cuihua said gently. "Every child has their own thoughts; their path is one they walk themselves."
Xu Cuihua linked arms with Li Dalong. "After all, the blood flowing in them is that of our Li family; being unwilling to remain obscure is common. As elders, the thing we should least do is interfere in the children's affairs. If they make mistakes, we just correct them. If they have aspirations, then we should also do our best to support them."
"That makes sense."
Li Dalong gave a wry smile.
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