My Descendants Are My Power

Chapter 310 The boy was his childhood nightmare

Nearly a hundred Blackwood descendants had infiltrated the Sunshine Province.

It was a vast territory, and they were but grains of sand scattered across its expanse.

However, Joseph, ever cautious, utilized the Heavenly Justice Hall's network to provide them with impeccable new identities.

Some were portrayed as simple villagers who stumbled upon a chance encounter with cultivation, embarking on the path of self-improvement.

Others were presented as orphaned survivors of fallen cultivator families, driven by a thirst for vengeance and a desire to restore their lost legacies.

Still others were cast as reformed bandits, their innate talents leading them to seek redemption and a new life.

Joseph's plan required them to remain hidden for at least three to five years, ensuring their true identities remained undiscovered.

During this period, they would start from scratch, cultivating mundane or Yellow-grade techniques, blending seamlessly into their new surroundings.

"Forebearer," Joseph explained when Ethan inquired about his strategy, "these few years will not only serve to conceal their identities but also to temper their spirits. Embracing a life of anonymity will foster humility and patience. By starting from the bottom and working their way up, they will develop a stronger foundation, both in their cultivation and in their character."

Ethan was reassured by Joseph's thoughtful approach and entrusted him with overseeing the mission.

A year passed, and the youngsters scattered across the Sunshine Province began to develop unique and unexpected traits.

[Your descendant, Corey, has assumed the identity of a butcher in a small county town within the Sunshine Province. Acquired Trait: Butcher]

[Temperament increased by 20%, Killing Intent increased by 5%, Intimidation effect against ghostly beings increased by 30%.]

...

[Your descendant, Ted, posing as a scholar from a humble background, has immersed himself in the literary scene of Blue Haven County. He has gained renown for his exquisite poetry, earning a living by composing verses for the courtesans of pleasure houses. Acquired Trait: Courtesan's Muse]

[Cultivating his literary skills within a pleasure house, his comprehension has increased by 5%. His favorability among courtesans has increased by 50%.]

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[Your descendant, Ross, was exposed as a cultivator while training at a martial arts academy in Cedar Hill County. Accused of harboring ulterior motives, he was pursued relentlessly. During his escape, he suffered grievous injuries, losing both his cultivation and his eyesight. He refused your and the family's aid, choosing instead to join the Heavenly Blade Sect as a broken man.

Acquired Trait: Blind Bladesman]

[Perception increased by 100%, Danger Sense increased by 50%.]

...

Observing his descendants' progress, Ethan realized that their true potential had been masked by the Blackwoods' overwhelming presence.

Now, freed from their elders' shadows, they were blossoming in unexpected ways.

It was a reminder that everyone possessed unique talents and abilities, waiting to be discovered.

One location, however, stood out from the rest.

Nestled deep within a mountain range, its psychic energy even richer than Glory City's, was a formidable sect with eight floating islands suspended in the sky above its headquarters.

[Crimson Gate Syndicate]

This was the sect whose Basic Mastery psychic had crippled Lucas.

Hidden within an inconspicuous cave near their ancestral tombs, two figures sat in deep meditation, their bodies covered in dust and cobwebs, even spiders crawling across their skin.

[Your descendants, George and Justin, have been staking out the Crimson Gate Syndicate for nearly two years. However, the sect's Basic Mastery patriarch's nascent soul remains vigilant, making infiltration impossible. Undeterred, they have resolved to plunder the Crimson Gate Syndicate's ancestral tombs and treasure vault, even if it takes them decades. Acquired Trait: Patience]

[Patience increased by 5%.]

"Brother, I wish William was here," Justin grumbled, swatting a spider that had been cultivating near them, its strength boosted by their residual psychic energy, reaching the Foundational Energy level. "He's full of tricks. We wouldn't be stuck here waiting like sitting ducks."

Justin had always been terrified of William.

The boy was his childhood nightmare.

Countless fourth-generation descendants had been traumatized by William's antics, sleeping with one eye open for weeks after witnessing his disturbing behavior.

But now, Justin wished he had William's cunning by his side.

"Who knew the Sunshine Province would be so difficult to infiltrate?" George sighed, sharing his brother's frustration.

The Sunshine Province was far more formidable than they had anticipated, their cultivation system more comprehensive and their defenses more robust.

The Crimson Gate Syndicate's formations, talismans, and other protective measures were like an impenetrable wall.

They had attempted to raid the ancestral tombs of a Competent Force level family a few months back, but they were discovered after only two days, forcing them to flee for their lives.

Justin had managed to sneak into their treasure vault during the chaos, but he could only grab a few items from the outer layers.

He hadn't even breached the inner formations before being detected.

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Reassured by his descendants' steady progress under Joseph's guidance, and confident that George and Justin wouldn't do anything reckless, Ethan returned to his cultivation.

Joseph might not be the most brilliant member of the family, but he was undoubtedly the most cautious and adept at operating in the shadows.

Meanwhile, a storm was brewing in Cloudview County, a conflict that held Ethan's undivided attention.

[Special Event - Reclaiming Starlight County]

Nathan and Jones's alliance had finally been set in motion.

Starlight County had been preparing for this moment for over a year, but it was hardly enough.

After years of Druid occupation, Starlight County was a shadow of its former self.

Nearly half of its territory had been transformed into dense forests, the remaining areas reduced to rubble and ruins.

The Druids' strength increased within their forests, as if they drew power from the Endless Forest itself.

Their already impressive regenerative abilities were amplified, and their spells gained additional potency.

According to Daniel, reclaiming Starlight County required meticulous planning and a swift, decisive strike.

They would launch a surprise attack from the original border of Starlight County, carving a path of destruction hundreds of miles long and a thousand meters wide, severing the Druids' connection to the Endless Forest.

They would then set fire to the forests, denying the Druids their home-field advantage.

With the four Druid tribes trapped within Starlight County, they would then engage in a long and arduous campaign to eradicate them completely.

"Brother Daniel, your military genius is unmatched," Jones said, bowing deeply to Daniel in Cloudview County's Border Town. "We entrust the fate of Starlight County to your capable hands."

He had initially been apprehensive about merging Starlight County with Azure Cloud, fearing the loss of his family's power and influence.

But over the past two years, he had come to accept the inevitable.

The Blackwoods' rise was unstoppable.

They were a family of dragons, and he was no match for them, especially not for someone like Daniel.

He had relinquished his ambitions, content to let the Blackwoods take the reins.

He would focus on what he did best: leading his people in battle and reclaiming their homeland.

The Jones family would remain dukes, even if their power was diminished.