Chapter 218: Chapter 218: A truly perfect combination
Ethan pondered for a long time, a smile finally breaking across his face.
Then he summoned the Thunderfire Raging Python.
[Blackwood people, stand tall!]
At that moment, the Blackwood clan gathered together, their emotions mixed. They all knew their father's decision was wrong, at least in terms of interests, but they hoped he would continue making mistakes.
It wasn't until they saw the apparition of the Forebearer in the shrine, caressing Nathan's head.
The Thunderfire Raging Python recited the Forebearer's words, the most complete recitation ever by the temple guardian beast!
Smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
The Forebearer, still standing strong!
"To hell with the druids!"
The Forebearer cursed, and the Thunderfire Raging Python roared.
Hearing this, under the night sky, all the descendants of Blackwood knelt towards the Forebearer's shrine.
"To hell with the druids!"
All the Blackwood youths roared to the sky with the Forebearer's curse, like a pack of beasts commanded by a deity!
[Your descendants unanimously cheer for your choice, congratulations, you have gained a Spiritual Tribute value of +1000]
[Your family, facing the oppression of the druids, shows no cowardice, fearless of all dangers, gaining the trait: Iron Bones]
[Willpower increased by 10%, combat power against druids increased by 10%]
"Um..."
Just as the Blackwood crowd and Ethan watching the screen were boiling with excitement, Dennis, an odd one out, suddenly raised his hand.
Under everyone's gaze.
He cleared his throat, "When I was with Mr. Stephen, he mentioned he had left a gift for you, and now it's time to give it to you."
"Hmm?"
...
In the brightly lit Blackwood hall,
Dennis, who had once left with Stephen, had his lifespan restored and even received Stephen's legacy. The Blackwoods didn't blame him; Dennis roughly knew Stephen's intentions and cooperated accordingly. Besides... it was that bastard Stephen who had threatened Dennis with the lives of Nicholas and Helen.
At that moment, a black Energy Stone materialized a holographic image of a mountain, once home to the giant rock Clark clan!
"The giant rock Clark clan's dwelling is quite peculiar, located in a region of continuous mountains, home to Stone beasts, unique to this area."
Dennis said, "When I was with Mr. Stephen, he mentioned that one of the goals of The Oracle Chamber was to incite a major battle between Cloudview County and the druids. Additionally, there were many smaller objectives benefiting The Oracle Chamber."
"The Oracle Chamber had explored the dwelling of the giant rock abilities years ago, suspecting that the formation of Stone beasts was related to a preternatural object beneath the mountains, capable of granting abilities to the Stone beasts."
...
The Blackwoods silently stared at Dennis, making his scalp tingle, "What... what's wrong?"
"You should have said this earlier!"
Nathan exhaled deeply, "Now it's too late, the giant rock abilities tribe has already been divided up, the opportunity has passed."
"Did Stephen make you wait until now to tell us?"
Olivia frowned, "Was he afraid that my Blackwoods might cooperate with the druids?"
Dennis spread his hands, "Indeed, but don't worry, Mr. Stephen said that although it's been years since anyone could enter the mountains to explore, if it were that easy to find, it would have been taken long ago. Even though The Oracle Chamber has made a move, according to his calculations, it would take them at least three to five years to find it."
In the midst of this conversation.
Dennis pulled out another item, a token with a scale drawn on it!
It was a token of The Oracle Chamber!
But this token was also inscribed with various scripts, seemingly suppressing the abilities within the token.
"Mr. Stephen has been in The Oracle Chamber for over two hundred years, he said their influence is immense, and there's not much he could do. But at least he could tamper with the token, by now there should be people from The Oracle Chamber within the mountains, this item can track the whereabouts of The Oracle Chamber's people."
It must be said, Stephen was a genius, calculating even in death.
Without a doubt, a treasure capable of endowing stones with consciousness could certainly give Blackwood another ace up their sleeve, especially now that they had irreparably fallen out with the Druids.
But Blackwood's gaze remained fixed on Dennis.
It wasn't that they didn't trust Dennis; they didn't trust Stephen...
Ethan didn't trust him either. Who knew if it was some kind of trap?
"It's too risky."
Olivia shook her head, "It's not worth it, let's drop the subject."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and Dennis could only offer a wry smile.
Even the adventure-loving Justin agreed, "Right, that old man Stephen just tricked our family last time by bringing the giant rock tribe, the Clarks, to our doorstep. He's not trustworthy."
George nodded slightly, "My Forebearer also advised against it."
"Big brother is right!"
William looked up to George with admiration.
...
The next day, the Blackwood clan set out from their home!
With Luke's arrival, the Blackwoods felt a sense of urgency.
[Your descendant Olivia reports to you that Harris and Clark are persuading tribes around the Druids to launch a major attack on Cloudview County. Duke's Mansion Kenneth is also secretly asking for help from nearby Starlight County and Cedar County. This upcoming battle is expected to become even more chaotic.]
The Blackwoods were heading to places suitable for seclusion, many of them on the verge of breaking through to the Developing Skill level from the Transcendent Seed stage.
The environments suitable for their Psychic Constitution techniques could significantly increase their chances of breakthrough.
Meanwhile.
On the road to the Endless Forest, George, William, and Justin were traveling together!
"Hehehe, exactly right!"
Justin, who was riding a sword with a turtle shell on his back, laughed loudly, "I want to see just how dangerous these Crestwood Hills are. The greater the risk, the stronger I become!"
George was more cautious, "We still need to ensure our safety, but we should definitely try for that mysterious power. Buried deep underground, it could generate millions of Stone beasts. If it falls into Blackwood hands, that would mean millions, even more, troops! With that, we'd stand a much better chance against the Druids."
As he spoke, he glanced back at William, who was following closely behind with a glint of cold light flashing from his sleeve, and rolled his eyes, "What are you doing?"
"Ahaha."
William hid his hands behind his back, flicked his fingers, and the dagger disappeared, "Nothing... just agreeing with you guys. The Crestwood Hills are nothing; I dared to kill in front of a Competent Force old monster during my Emerging Ability period."
"Damn..."
Ethan, who was checking on the whereabouts of his descendants, cursed under his breath when it was these three guys' turn, "No wonder you were so well-behaved last night!"
[Your three descendants did not follow the family's decision to give up on this treasure hunt. Instead, they took the opportunity of going out to cultivate psychic powers and teamed up to head to the Crestwood Hills to claim the treasure for the family!]
...
It must be said, these three were the wildest of the fourth generation.
Ethan rolled his eyes; one liked to dig underground, one liked to kill, and one liked to court death—a truly perfect combination.
He was just about to inform Olivia...
Ethan's eyes were lifeless as he finally spoke, "Olivia, you've changed, even you lie now..."
At that moment, Olivia, seated in a wheelchair surrounded by clouds, was followed by four assassins from Dawn with Developing Skill levels.
They were headed toward the Crestwood Hills.