My Descendants Are My Power

[Blackwood Year 230, the Grand Rite begins, your descendants offer you Tribute Offerings...]

[You are bestowing blessings upon your descendants...]

It was the Grand Rite once again, a time when descendants all over the world performed rituals and exchanged resources.

"We can't risk capturing another Aspect of the Celestial Hand," Olivia stated.

The family had gathered within the Ancestral Grounds after the Grand Rite.

"Our actions these past few years have been too frequent. The Celestial Hand is omniscient; even with General Owen's protection in the Imperial Domain, it's only a matter of time before he finds a way to counter us."

The Blackwood clan nodded in agreement.

They had been capturing Aspects of the Celestial Venerable for years, amassing over one hundred and fifty from the Imperial Domain alone.

However, they had noticed their actions becoming increasingly dangerous, even attracting the attention of powerful figures within the Empire.

As the clan began their discussion, they solidified their individual plans.

They knew that even with the discovery of some of the Celestial Hand's weaknesses, facing him would require immense strength.

Only then could they truly obliterate the Celestial Venerable.

Nathan and Luna, a rare moment of respite allowing them to be together in the Ancestral Grounds, sat nestled beside each other.

Their current mission was to discreetly cultivate their psychic powers amongst the Druids and the Fox Tribe.

Mary, confined to Crystal Crest, diligently cultivated her psychic powers alongside Phil, making significant progress.

Lucas remained in the snowy plains with Diana, focusing on his recovery.

Their bond had deepened, becoming a blend of mentor and friend.

However, the Blackwood clan couldn't help but notice Lucas's growing age and stoicism.

He seemed to have lost the youthful passion that once burned within him.

Julian and Amelia found themselves in contrasting situations.

Amelia, a skilled alchemist, enjoyed freedom of movement within the Golden Empire.

The Celestial Venerable's reach couldn't extend that far, and even...

[Your descendant, Amelia, has garnered immense respect as an alchemist in the Golden Empire, attracting invitations from numerous factions.]

[Having faced the covetous gazes of rogue cultivators and righteous psychics in the Thunderfire Demon Cave, the challenges of the Golden Empire pale in comparison.]

[She thrives in this environment, navigating its complexities with ease.]

[Through her mastery of alchemy, medicine, and toxicology, she has earned the moniker "Medical Saint".]

[Medical comprehension increased by 30%.]

[Alchemy and medicine share a common root.]

[Your descendant, Amelia, after years of refining medicinal herbs, has successfully concocted a sixth-grade "Clarity and Enlightenment Pill."]

[This pill can enhance a psychic's comprehension of the Laws for six months.]

[She has achieved the sixth grade in the way of alchemy!]

Amelia had become a revered guest in Riverton, a city within the Golden Empire.

People flocked to her, seeking her alchemical creations or her healing touch, often at exorbitant prices.

This allowed Amelia to contribute a wealth of valuable resources to the family during each Grand Rite.

She had even acquired numerous new formulas and, with access to a wide array of ingredients, had developed new medicinal powders.

The transition from alchemist to pill master felt natural, and Amelia now held the esteemed rank of a sixth-grade pill master.

Over the years, Amelia had grown quiet and reserved, reminiscent of her time in Gratitude Village.

The difference was that her silence then stemmed from a desire for solitude, while now, it seemed to be a way to cope with past pain.

She spent her days diligently refining medicine and pills.

Julian's situation differed greatly from Amelia's.

He possessed the skills of a sixth-grade psychic armament crafter and AI Bionic Robot engineer but remained in hiding, waiting for Donna's rescue before making any moves.

However, Julian's years were not without their gains.

[Your descendant has spent years as an errand boy in the Radiant Sky Grotto.]

[Though unable to craft psychic armaments openly, his talent for it is undeniable.]

[He seizes every opportunity to learn from master talisman makers, formation masters, AI Bionic Robot engineers, and other specialized professions, never missing a chance to hear a master's lecture.]

[He has quietly attained mastery in the following professions: seventh-grade talisman crafting, seventh-grade formation mastery, Material Sorter, eighth-grade Executioner...]

[Gained trait: Unorthodox Path.]

[Comprehension of unorthodox paths increased by 20%.]

The Radiant Sky Grotto was undoubtedly a haven for unorthodox paths, boasting an eclectic mix of professions, some of which Ethan had never even encountered.

For instance, Material Sorters specialized in extracting valuable materials from various sources, such as the carcass of a mystical beast, ensuring minimal loss of potency.

Then there were the Executioners... specialists in decapitation.
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Their role became apparent during public executions of criminals within the Imperial Domain, where their expertise in the art of taking a life was put on full display.

It was through these unorthodox paths that Julian's skills in crafting psychic armaments and AI Bionic Robots steadily improved.

...

"Amelia, Daniel, I'll have to rely on you two to provide cultivation resources for the family," Ethan said, glancing at them.

They were the only ones who could reliably bring in substantial resources.

Amelia nodded eagerly, a smile gracing her face.

"Rest assured, Forebearer, I'm swimming in wealth. The people of the Golden Empire consider a sixty percent success rate the mark of a rare sixth-grade alchemist. Little do they know, my success rate is closer to ninety percent. It's practically free!"

The family chuckled at Amelia's smugness.

Olivia sighed.

"Sister, you could easily claim a forty percent success rate, and people would still be lining up for your services."

"Even twenty percent would suffice," Nathan added with a laugh.

"Greed only invites trouble. Perhaps that's why Amelia has managed to thrive in the Golden Empire without attracting unwanted attention."

Luna nodded in agreement.

"Sometimes, contentment is the greatest wealth."

While everyone praised Amelia, Ethan noticed Daniel's awkwardness.

He understood the young man's predicament.

The Blackwood clan had exhausted most of the valuable resources in Azure Cloud, leaving behind only a handful of seventh and eighth-grade treasures and ores.

It was the reason why the Blackwoods had been struggling financially and resorting to desperate measures to acquire resources.

Ethan smiled understandingly.

"Daniel, you are now King Phillips, but you are still under pressure from Sunshine Mansion. Don't feel obligated to obtain high-grade resources."

" Nathan needs corpses to cultivate his technique, and only your battles with the Druids can provide them. "

"Thomas and the others require Druid bones for their magic practice, which also falls on your shoulders. However, remember, haste makes waste."

"Yes, Forebearer!" Daniel's earlier awkwardness vanished as he bowed respectfully.

The Blackwood clan then turned their attention to the thirteen members residing in the Heavenly Path Psychic Sanctuary.

They instructed them to keep a close eye on Neil and follow Joseph's instructions.

Lastly, there was Donna.

She scratched her head sheepishly.

After her last challenge against the twenty-fifth-ranked opponent on the Pinnacle Apprentice Ranking, she had continued her pursuit.

In a provincial capital, she had challenged the eighteenth-ranked Pinnacle Apprentice, only to suffer defeat and flee in humiliation.