My whole clan is a master, I have become invincible by investing in my clan members

"Even if the sky falls, as long as he is still here, the sky...will not fall!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone nodded.

Even though they are young, everyone has a belief in their heart.

That is - as long as the patriarch is still here, this world will not be in chaos!

..............

While everyone was discussing and speculating about the source of the strange phenomenon in Lingtan—

"Om-!"

Two figures appeared right above the Lingtan without any warning.

"Brother Bai!"

"And...Uncle Qingyue!"

Jiang Nannan's eyes widened, her face flushed with excitement, and she quickly waved her hands and jumped up and down and shouted.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai's mouth twitched slightly at the injury to Lingtan, and his face was full of helplessness.

He shrugged, pointed at the dragon ball below, sighed, and said, "Master Qingyue, here, you see, this is the situation."

"I was sleeping when the bead suddenly became... hot."

"Later, I threw it here temporarily, but it got hotter and hotter, almost burning the spirit pond dry..."

"I'm confused too."

Qingyue frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on the dragon ball, and he remained silent for a long time.

next moment--

He raised his right hand, and an invisible force surged.

The dragon ball floating in the center of the pool suddenly made a light "hum" sound and flew into his palm.

Buzz!

The dragon ball vibrated slightly.

Qingyue lowered his head and stared, his eyes becoming deeper and deeper.

A hint of solemnity also appeared between his brows.

"interesting……"

He pondered for a moment, moved his palm slightly, and began to explore the mystery within.

After a long while, he finally spoke:

"Inside this dragon ball... there's still a trace of 'true spirit' left."

Jiang Xiaobai looked surprised: "Real spirit?"

Qing Yue nodded slightly. "Indeed, this true spirit is not comparable to ordinary dragons. Its essence... is extremely noble, and it is suspected to come from an ancient dragon vein."

"Normally, this true spirit should remain dormant and eventually dissipate over time."

"but--"

He paused, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

"Just now, I sensed that this true spirit... was startled by another power within it and was forcibly 'awakened' for a moment."

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned: "Wake up?"

Qingyue did not answer immediately, but stared at the dragon ball again, his tone becoming heavier:

"Yes, in addition to the true spirit, this dragon ball also contains a trace of an extremely special law."

"Although it is extremely weak, I, Old Ox, dare to conclude that—"

"This law... possesses the essence of an emperor!"

Jiang Xiaobai swallowed and his throat felt a little dry.

"Emperor level? Lord Qingyue, are you...perceiving it wrongly?"

His voice was weak, and even he could hear the slight tremor in it.

He never imagined that the little dragon ball his master gave him actually... contained such a terrifying thing!

Upon hearing this, Qingyue just shook his head with a serious expression.

"Can't be wrong."

"That aura is too conspicuous for an old cow like me."

"and........"

He looked up at the dragon ball in his palm, a solemn look appearing between his brows.

"Old Ox, I can still sense that the original owner of this dragon ball was most likely killed by that emperor-level creature."

"It is precisely because of this that its power is so overwhelming... Even a trace of 'evil' remains, accompanying this true spirit for years."

"If it weren't for the power that was stimulated just now, that trace of the Emperor-level law... wouldn't have awakened."

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned and felt like his head was about to explode.

"Stop, stop, stop! Lord Qingyue!"

He couldn't help but wave his hand to interrupt, saying with a look of despair, "I don't understand what you're saying. I really don't understand. Can you give me... a more popular explanation?"

Qingyue glanced at him with a strange look on his face.

"Old Niu has long told you to practice diligently."

"What's the result? Every day he's either fast asleep or feeding those little beasts. So much time has passed, why haven't you made any progress at all?"

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned by the retort. He wanted to refute but didn't have the confidence.

"I'm not..."

"No matter how hard I try, I can't surpass those monsters. All I can do is sleep."

He muttered softly, wanting to cry but unable to.

"I'm just relying on the remaining power from the Dragon Ball to get by, barely keeping up with the progress..."

Qingyue couldn't help shaking his head, but he finally sighed and said:

"Forget it, keep it simple."

"The remaining trace of imperial law aura within this bead... was most likely awakened by another 'imperial power' of the same origin somewhere far away."

"in other words--"

"That emperor-level being who left behind the laws is very likely still alive!"

boom!

As soon as this statement came out, it was shocking!

Jiang Xiaobai shuddered and almost slipped.

"A living... Emperor?!"

"You, you, don't scare me!"

Jiang Xiaobai subconsciously took half a step back, feeling a chill on his back and numbing on his scalp.

You know, that’s the emperor level!

Overlooking all the ways, letting all races be respected and all laws bow down to them!

It is truly an existence that can create a world with one thought and destroy the world with one finger!

"I..." He swallowed and murmured, "I seem to be... a little too close to this big guy..."

This was the first time in his life—

I truly feel that I am so close to that kind of existence.

It was so close that if the other party had the slightest thought, his life would explode on the spot.

Qingyue didn't say anything, but just looked at him with complicated eyes.

"Next, this dragon ball..."

He said in a calm tone:

"I'll leave it to Lao Niu for safekeeping for now."

"I will personally report everything to the Master."

Jiang Xiaobai was reluctant to give up after hearing this, after all, this dragon ball was the biggest cheat in his spiritual practice.

Without it, his cultivation efficiency would be reduced by at least 80%!

But reason ultimately triumphs over greed.

Matters of this level are no longer something he can interfere with.

"I understand." He took a deep breath and nodded seriously.

Qingyue nodded and was about to turn around when suddenly——

"Om-"

The air around seemed to ripple, and circles of visible space ripples spread out!

The entire Lingtan was in chaos!

The scene around me is blurring rapidly!

Jiang Xiaobai suddenly panicked instinctively: "Here we go again? Could it be Dragon Ball again?!"

But Qingyue had already closed his eyes, his expression as calm as water.

Because he sensed the familiar breath coming from the depths of the void.

"Owner……"

He murmured softly.

The next moment, Qingyue did not resist at all, but allowed the invisible force to sweep himself and Jiang Xiaobai into another space and time.

To outsiders, this scene was just a flash, and the two figures disappeared out of thin air!

There was an uproar in front of Lingtan!

"Huh?! Where are the people?"

"Why is it suddenly...gone?"

Everyone was immediately in an uproar, their eyes filled with astonishment and curiosity.

Jiang Nannan was also dumbfounded and stunned for a moment.

But soon, he seemed to suddenly remember something.

She clapped her hands and said excitedly:

"It's okay! When Brother Xiaobai comes back, we just need to bring some delicious food and pester him a little, and he will definitely tell us!"

This sentence immediately brightened the eyes of everyone who were originally a little depressed!

"Yes! Nannan, you are so smart!"

"Haha! I'll be in charge of stewing the spirit bone soup. If anyone dares to listen to the first part before me, I'll snatch his chicken leg!"

"Let's go, let's prepare some delicious food!"

The group of little guys instantly regained their energy, and they were all eager to try, as if they had already begun to imagine the scene of Jiang Xiaobai telling stories vividly.

but--

Just then!

"Run!!!!"

A cry suddenly came from far away on the mountain road, with a strong desire to survive.

"The Lord of the Mansion is back!!"

"I just sneaked out to slack off. If he sees me not practicing, I'm done, I'm done—!!!"

"slip!!!"

As soon as the words fell, the expressions of the young men and women who were originally gathered around the spiritual pond changed drastically!

next moment.

“Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh—!!!”

They almost ran away and disappeared in a flash!

As a result, just after running a dozen feet, a terrifying aura descended from the sky!

I saw a black-haired young man stepping down from the air.

His eyes glanced at everyone.

"I remember that now... is the time for classes at the academy, right?"

"Are you all gathered here to seek enlightenment or to bask in the sun?"

The words fell.

Everyone's faces froze.

Especially those geniuses from Qianlong Academy who were running very fast just now, now froze in place, with expressions on their faces that were uglier than crying.

"Mansion...Master of the Mansion..."

Someone bravely spoke, his voice trembling.

"Stop shouting." Jiang Chen waved his hand and glanced at them. "Everyone is very energetic and runs faster than rabbits. It seems that their cultivation has improved a lot."

"In that case, I will punish you by copying the clan leader's quotations ten times."

"Just think of it as tempering your soul."

The wails of the crowd nearly broke through the sky: "Ten, ten times...?"

"Master, spare my life!!!"

"We don't dare anymore!"

Jiang Chen remained unmoved and added coldly, "At such a young age, you've already learned to skip classes, lead a group, incite others, and have no discipline. You're really something."

As he spoke, he suddenly turned his head and fixed his eyes on someone in the crowd.

"Jiang Jie, was it you who took the lead?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent.

Jiang Jie's smile froze on the spot.

The whole person was frozen like a statue.

Why the hell am I the first one called?

"Master Mansion Master..." Jiang Jie swallowed his saliva, his face as bitter as if he had eaten ten kilograms of bitter herbs. He forced a smile and said, "It's been a long time since we last saw you. You are still as charming as ever. We, the younger generation, really miss you..."

The words are not finished yet.

Jiang Chen said lightly:

"So, you admitted it?"

Jiang Jie: “?”

"How is this possible!" He quickly shook his head, then changed the subject, pointing at the crowd around him and began to shift the blame: "Didn't something big just happen? The Lingtan anomaly, those people dragged us here to watch the excitement, I was also dragged here -"

"Oh?" Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows.

However, the words did not fall.

Jiang Nannan rushed out like a little rabbit, standing in the front, and said in a crisp voice: "Master, I report it!"

"It was Jiang Jie who insisted on dragging us out just now!"

Jiang Jie turned his head abruptly, his face turning pale: "Nannan you——"

But before he could argue, everyone around him responded in unison:

"That's right! It's Jiang Jie!"

"it's him!"

"We were all practicing diligently, but he dragged us to Lingtan to join in the fun!"

Everyone understood that Jiang Jie's bringing them out could not be concealed for long.

after all--

Who is the Lord of the Mansion?

He is the leader of the Nine Heroes of Cangwu!

If he really found out, not only would they be in trouble, but they might also be "invited" to have tea with their parents.

If that's the case...

When they get back, they will be beaten so badly that they won’t even recognize their mother!

then--

Everyone looked at each other and reached a consensus instantly!

make a prompt decision!

Righteousness! Justice! Words! Speech!

"It's him! It's Jiang Jie!"

"He also said that there was some commotion at Lingtan, and he wanted us all to come and see it!"

"They also said that he was the chosen one, that there was a destined opportunity for him in the Spirit Pond, and that he wanted us to witness a miracle!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I was tricked into coming here!!!"

A series of "reports" instantly sold out Jiang Jie completely, which was a ruthless backstab.

Jiang Jie was completely stunned when he heard these familiar voices.

His mind went blank and he felt as if his heart was hit three times by a heavy hammer.

Gollum—

He swallowed, raised his head stiffly, and looked at Jiang Chen's face that showed neither sadness nor joy.

On his face, he forced a smile that was uglier than crying:

"Master...if I say...it wasn't me, would you believe me?"

Jiang Chen slowly narrowed his eyes, with a look on his face that said, "Do you think I look like a fool?"

At that moment, Jiang Jie almost broke down in tears.

"Jiang Jie." Jiang Chen spoke softly, his voice not loud, but like a heavy hammer hitting the heart:

"Copy the clan leader's quotations thirty times as punishment."

"Also, after today's classes, you'll be left alone."

"I will invite your father."

boom!

Like thunder rolling in the sky, it struck Jiang Jie's brain.

He stood there, the corners of his mouth twitching wildly.

The whole person wilted in an instant, like an eggplant hit by frost.

As if I had seen——

The kind old father at home was walking towards him slowly with a ruler in his hand.

And there was the old mother who seemed gentle but actually controlled the "spiritual iron pot"...

Jiang Jie's eyes went dark and he almost knelt down and begged for mercy.

Although the people around him seemed sympathetic, they were actually more relaxed than each other.

Phew… luckily it sold quickly!

Otherwise, they would be the protagonists now!

that's it.

After a brief inspection in front of Lingtan, Jiang Chen returned to Qianlongyuan with a group of people.

........

at the same time.

On the other side of the starry sky, the stars are shining brightly.

Somewhere, the space was shaking slightly.

Two figures appeared quietly.

It was Jiang Xiaobai and Qingyue!

The two looked up and forward.

Amidst the flowing starlight, a young man in white was seen sitting cross-legged in the void, his whole body enveloped in endless starlight.

He sat there quietly, as if heaven and earth were resonating, and time and space were all subdued.

It’s exactly—Jiang Daoxuan!

"Owner?!"

Jiang Xiaobai's eyes widened and he almost stood still.

The next moment, the emotions suddenly collapsed!

"Owner!!"

"I miss you so much!!!"

Before he could finish his words, he rushed out like a wild horse and threw himself into Jiang Daoxuan's arms.

however……

"Snapped!"

Jiang Daoxuan lightly tapped with one finger.