The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

139: Zhang Tianpin Aptitude Pill DistributionJiang Chen looked at the excited expressions of everyone in the hall, his gaze deepening slightly. He suddenly brushed his hand over his storage ring, and seven pills, white as jade and surrounded by spiritual charm, quietly floated in mid-air.

The fragrance of the pills was crisp and mellow. As soon as they appeared, the Spiritual Qi in the entire hall became gentle. The Elders’ noses twitched slightly, and their eyes were filled with curiosity and amazement.

”These are heaven-grade aptitude pills, obtained by chance. There are ten in total.”

Jiang Chen’s voice slowly rang out.

”I have already given one each to my parents and little sister. The remaining seven will be distributed among you today.”

As he finished speaking, his fingertips moved again, and six heaven-grade aptitude pills flew precisely toward Jiang Suhai and the five Elders. Ling Xuanye, who had joined early on, also received one. The pills hovered before them, their spiritual glow reflecting in their bright eyes.

Jiang Suhai’s hand holding the heaven-grade aptitude pill paused slightly. Looking at the pill before him, his lips trembled, and his eyes were full of disbelief. The five Foundation Establishment Stage Elders shuddered even more, staring fixedly at the pills as their breathing quickened.

They were all Cultivators who had practiced for many years, so they naturally understood the importance of Aptitude to a Cultivator. With their mediocre Aptitude, being able to reach the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage was only possible due to the vast resources provided by the Clan Chief. This heaven-grade aptitude pill was the ladder to heaven that would allow them to break through their Bottlenecks!

”Clan Chief, this... this is too precious!”

Grand Elder Jiang Xuanting was the first to snap back to his senses, bowing in refusal.

”This old man’s Aptitude is dull; I fear I would waste such a Divine Grade item.”

The other Elders followed suit. Although their eyes were full of longing, they also knew the value of this pill.

Jiang Chen waved his hand and said calmly:

”Grandfather is getting on in years yet still labors for the Family. You Elders followed my Jiang Family from Tianlin City, going through life and death all the way to guard Qingyun Mountain. You deserve these pills.”

”After taking this pill, your Aptitude will improve, and your cultivation speed will naturally increase greatly. For the Jiang Family to rise, I need your full support.”

Jiang Suhai gripped the heaven-grade aptitude pill tightly, his eyes reddening slightly. Although Jiang Chen spoke nonchalantly, he knew that the appearance of even a single heaven-grade aptitude pill would cause a bloodbath, let alone Jiang Chen giving out so many at once.

”Chener, Grandfather will definitely not fail your trust. I will break through to the Nascent Soul Stage as soon as possible to guard a region for the Jiang Family!”

The five Elders were even more excited, kneeling to pay their respects, their voices choking up:

”Thank you for the generous gift, Clan Chief! We are willing to go through fire and water for the Jiang Family. In this life and the next, we will follow only the Clan Chief’s lead!”

They knew that this pill was not just an Opportunity to improve their Aptitude, but also Jiang Chen’s absolute trust in them. This kindness made their sense of belonging even stronger.

Ling Xuanye looked at the heaven-grade aptitude pill in his hand, feeling an indescribable wave of emotion.

As an Alchemist, he knew the value of this pill all too well. Even in the pill canon, this pill was hailed as the ”Pill of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate.” It required gathering dozens of Heaven And Earth Treasures that had vanished from the Great Desolate, such as Seven-Colored Spiritual Marrow and Innate Jade Dew, and using the Origin True Fire of a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator to refine it over a hundred years. Even then, the success rate was less than thirty percent.

He was originally a loner. When he met Jiang Chen, he had merely been saved by him and joined the Jiang Family with the mindset of giving it a try. Receiving the foundation establishment pill before had already moved him beyond words; as for this heaven-grade aptitude pill, he had never expected such generous treatment.

The pill in his hand was cool and smooth like jade. Its spiritual charm seeped into his Meridians through his palm, causing the Bottleneck of his recent Breakthrough to the seventh level of Foundation Establishment to loosen slightly. His eyes instantly welled up.

”Clan Chief...”

Ling Xuanye’s throat bobbed. He bowed extremely low, his voice carrying an uncontrollable tremor.

”Xuanye has no home or Family; I was originally a wanderer. I am grateful that the Clan Chief did not reject me and gave me a place. Now, you have even bestowed this heaven-grade Divine Pill. This kindness is something I can never repay!”

He pressed the pill tightly against his chest and looked at Jiang Chen with burning eyes.

”From now on, my Pill Furnace burns for the Jiang Family, and my alchemy skills will be used for the Jiang Family. Whatever the Jiang Family needs, even if I have to waste thousands of furnaces and cauldrons, or exhaust my cultivation and Lifespan, Xuanye will not hesitate!”

The heavenly phenomenon caused by Jiang Chen’s Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Stage did not just cover Qingyun Mountain. That phantom of the golden Law spanning the sky and the earth-shaking pressure spread out like ripples, clearly felt by dozens of surrounding kingdoms.

In the capital of the Yuan Kingdom, deep within the imperial palace, the Emperor of Yuan Kingdom was discussing with the three Old Ancestors. Suddenly feeling that majestic pressure, his body stiffened, and the jade cup in his hand almost fell.

The three Old Ancestors were all at the Nascent Soul Stage, but now their faces were pale. They all looked toward Qingyun Mountain, their eyes filled with horror.

”Such pressure... it’s the Spirit Transformation Realm! A Soul Transformation powerhouse has actually appeared in the direction of Qingyun Mountain!”

Waves of shock surged in the Emperor of Yuan Kingdom’s heart. He knew the Jiang Family occupied Qingyun Mountain, but he hadn’t expected them to hide such a foundation. He hurriedly asked, ”Old Ancestor, what should we do?”

”Pass down the order: from today onwards, the entire Yuan Kingdom must not make an enemy of the Jiang Family of Qingyun Mountain. Prepare a generous gift; I will personally visit Qingyun Mountain in three days!”

Huangfu Canglan spoke, his tone filled with utter helplessness. He knew in his heart that a Soul Transformation powerhouse could easily wipe out the entire Yuan Kingdom. Only by befriending them could the Yuan Kingdom’s safety be ensured.

Despite this, they never imagined that the person who suddenly broke through to the Soul Transformation Stage was Jiang Chen. In their minds, no matter how outstanding Jiang Chen was, it was impossible for him to break through to Soul Transformation just a few days after leaving the capital.

It must be someone else in the Jiang Family, someone hidden very deeply. If not for this sudden Breakthrough, no one would have noticed.

At the Tianxuan Sect, the Tianxuan Old Ancestor felt that terrifying Soul Transformation Aura and also sent out an order to bring gifts to establish good relations.

In the Canglan Kingdom, which neighbored the Yuan Kingdom, Sects were numerous. Among them, the Canglan Sect was the number one Sect, and its Old Ancestor was at the Late Stage of the Nascent Soul Stage.

At this moment, on the Peak of the Canglan Sect, the Old Ancestor gazed toward Qingyun Mountain, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of wariness.

”The Soul Transformation Stage... for such a figure to appear in the southern part of the Great Desolate. This person is so young yet has broken through to Soul Transformation; his future is limitless. Order the Sect’s Disciples not to step within a hundred miles of Qingyun Mountain to avoid bringing trouble upon ourselves.”

Even in the Yanwu Kingdom, thousands of miles away, where martial arts flourished and the imperial Family had Nascent Soul Stage experts, they were startled by that pressure.

The Yanwu Emperor summoned the imperial Old Ancestor and said in a deep voice:

”A Soul Transformation powerhouse has appeared at Qingyun Mountain. This is a major event. From now on, when our Yanwu Kingdom interacts with surrounding countries, we must bypass Qingyun Mountain and absolutely not come into conflict with this powerhouse.”

The members of the imperial Family all nodded. The deterrence of the Soul Transformation Stage was enough to make all kingdoms bow their heads.

For a time, dozens of surrounding kingdoms were all shaken. The name Qingyun Mountain spread through the nations like a thunderclap. Everyone was guessing the identity of this Soul Transformation powerhouse, but no one dared to pry easily. Filled with only awe and wariness, they all adjusted their attitudes toward the Jiang Family. A steady stream of people came to deliver gifts and show goodwill, all wanting to establish a connection with this newly ascended Soul Transformation powerhouse.