The rise of a family, the Heavenly Evolution Divine Tree

In the remote northern borderlands, there exists a settlement called Grinding Stone Valley. It wasn't formed naturally, but rather meticulously crafted and managed by the renowned Wanbao Pavilion. This settlement bears a crucial mission—to facilitate the trading of various precious items for Wanbao Pavilion, including the terrifying carcasses of blood beasts and rare, unparalleled natural treasures.

To ensure the smooth operation and continued prosperity of the Moshigu settlement, the Wanbaoge spared no expense in allocating vast amounts of manpower and resources, continuously transferring various scarce resources from other places. As a result, Moshigu rapidly developed and expanded, becoming a bustling and vibrant place. According to incomplete statistics, nearly ten thousand cultivators from all directions gather here every day.

However, freely entering and leaving the Grinding Stone Valley settlement is no easy feat. Everyone entering or leaving must pay a toll of five spirit stones to the management. Although this expense might be considerable for some cultivators with limited funds, it doesn't deter people from coming. Everyone knows that this settlement sits atop a medium-sized spiritual vein, its spiritual energy incredibly concentrated. Here, whether one is diligently cultivating to break through cultivation bottlenecks or participating in various transactions to acquire desired items, it's an ideal choice.

Similarly, to ensure the absolute safety of the Moshigu settlement, Wanbaoge spared no expense in manpower, resources, and finances, meticulously constructing a top-tier, third-order Celestial Vajra Array. This array, like an indestructible fortress, rigorously protects the entire Moshigu settlement. Furthermore, Wanbaoge specifically dispatched three exceptionally skilled True Person Realm experts to reside there permanently, guarding the area day and night. With such powerful defenses, the Moshigu settlement is impregnable, becoming an ideal refuge for those unwilling to spend long nights in the wilderness, and providing a reliable safety net for those lacking the skills to survive in the wild at night.

However, on this seemingly peaceful day, the tranquil Millstone Valley was suddenly struck by an unprecedented and immense crisis. In the distant sky, billowing, inky black clouds surged and rolled in, threatening to swallow the entire heavens. From within those layers of thick, overlapping clouds, an extremely powerful and chilling aura emanated, like a ferocious beast that had been dormant for a long time about to break free of its cage.

The cultivators on duty keenly sensed this unusual aura. Their hearts tightened, knowing something was terribly wrong. Without the slightest delay, one of them decisively rang the alarm bell hanging high on the watchtower. The bell's sound was urgent and loud, instantly echoing throughout the entire Moshigu settlement.

Upon hearing the alarm bell, the people who had been busy with their tasks stopped what they were doing, their faces showing alarm. At the same time, the three True Person Realm experts who had been stationed at the core of the Celestial Vajra Formation reacted swiftly, rushing to the scene with lightning speed, their expressions solemn as they stood ready for battle.

As the dark clouds drew closer, everyone finally saw the true form of the approaching beings—a vast flock of demonic crows, densely packed and blotting out the sky! Each of these crows was enormous, with wingspans several meters long, their bodies jet black and gleaming with an eerie light. They flew with incredible speed, sweeping in like a black whirlwind. Wherever they passed, the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be polluted, becoming murky and emitting a pungent stench.

It was obvious that this swarm of ferocious and savage demonic crows was after the tempting and abundant resources within the Grinding Stone Valley. Completely disregarding the powerful pressure and terrifying aura emanating from the Tier 3 Supreme Celestial Vajra Array, they fearlessly launched wave after wave of fierce and relentless attacks against this indestructible array.

In an instant, countless demonic crows, like a torrential downpour, swarmed and crashed into the formation. Deafening roars echoed through the sky, and the entire Grinding Stone Valley began to shake violently. The earth trembled and shuddered incessantly, as if an earth dragon were turning over; the houses swayed precariously, on the verge of collapse. The scene was as if the end of the world had suddenly arrived.

Faced with such a critical and urgent situation, the many cultivators in the Grinding Stone Valley dared not be negligent in the slightest. They hurriedly took out their treasured magical treasures, stood ready, and prepared to work together to assist in the defense and jointly resist the invasion of this horde of ferocious demonic crows.

At that very moment, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from the previously silent depths of the Grinding Stone Valley. This light, like lightning ripped through the night sky, shot straight into the heavens, and where it shone, it transformed into a gigantic bird of light, its body enormous and its plumage magnificent. This bird of light spread its wings, blotting out the sun, and charged straight towards the flock of panicked demonic crows with unstoppable momentum.

The demon crows were clearly caught off guard by such a sudden and devastating attack, and their formation instantly fell apart, their once tight and orderly ranks becoming chaotic and disorganized. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Celestial Vajra Formation, which had been struggling to hold on, suddenly unleashed a tremendous force, like a raging torrent, crashing down on the remaining demon crows who had not yet managed to escape.

As the last demonic crow retreated in a disheveled state, everyone's hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, finally eased slightly, and they breathed a long sigh of relief. However, the ancient magical artifact that had made such a great contribution seemed to have completed its mission, returning to calm once more, quietly disappearing into the darkness, as if the thrilling battle just now was merely a brief but brilliant awakening for it.

The moment this ancient artifact, exuding the aura of time, appeared, it stirred up a storm in the crowd like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, igniting intense curiosity in everyone present. The high-ranking members of the Wanbao Pavilion, in particular, showed extraordinary interest. After an urgent discussion, they decisively decided to immediately summon several of the valley's most renowned appraisal masters to jointly investigate the secrets hidden behind this mysterious treasure.

Before long, several highly respected and experienced appraisers arrived at the scene. They surrounded the ancient artifact, some squinting to examine it closely, others gently touching it with their fingers, intently beginning a thorough and meticulous examination. The artifact's appearance was simple and unadorned, devoid of any ostentatious display, yet its surface was densely engraved with countless mysterious runes. These runes seemed to contain endless mysteries of heaven and earth and immense power, inspiring awe in all who beheld them.

Just as everyone was marveling at what they had seen, one of the appraisal masters suddenly exclaimed in astonishment, "Fellow appraisers, look! In my opinion, this magical artifact is very likely a manifestation of the spirit of a legendary divine bird from ancient times! I just don't know why it ended up here." His words exploded in everyone's ears like thunder, and the entire scene fell into a deathly silence. Everyone was stunned by this amazing discovery.

However, before everyone could recover from this sudden shock, even stranger things followed. The ancient magical artifact, which had been resting quietly on the table, began to tremble slightly again. With a soft hum, its body shone brightly, and then, within that dazzling light, several lines of ancient, powerful, and elegant calligraphy slowly emerged. Everyone crowded closer to see what the characters meant, and upon reading them, they realized—this magical artifact had been sealed here a thousand years ago by a peerless powerhouse who had dominated the world, its purpose being to protect this land from the invasion of evil. Now, the demonic crow army was pressing in, launching a fierce attack, which had triggered the artifact's pre-set protective mechanism, thus causing these strange phenomena.

After intense discussions, the high-ranking members of Wanbaoge reached a consensus: this mysterious and powerful magical artifact must be properly protected. Therefore, they swiftly made a decision, carefully selecting a group of highly skilled, experienced, and extremely loyal individuals to guard the artifact, and organizing an elite team of top scholars and master craftsmen to conduct in-depth and meticulous research on it. These individuals remained steadfast in their posts day and night, daring not to slacken in the slightest, dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to exploring the mysteries of the magical artifact.

Meanwhile, the appearance of this magical artifact in Moshigu Valley instantly made this previously unknown place famous. Numerous cultivators, hearing of this, flocked there, making Moshigu Valley incredibly lively. People were filled with curiosity and anticipation, hoping to discover more unrevealed ancient secrets or obtain some kind of immense power.

As more and more practitioners flocked to the valley, Moshigu experienced unprecedented prosperity. The streets bustled with activity, inns and shops thrived, and various exchanges, discussions, and trades took place frequently, filling the entire valley with vibrant life. Everyone firmly believed that beneath this magical land lay many unknown opportunities waiting to be discovered by those with the right destiny. Thus, Moshigu entered an even more glorious and splendid stage of development.