My Descendants Are My Power

Brent understood.

From the beginning,everything was a calculated scheme by the Blackwoods.Even if he hadn't fought so desperately,they would have deliberately given Neil a chance to escape,a chance for revenge,to become their eyes and ears!

All his efforts,his sacrifices,had not only been in vain but had inadvertently done the Blackwoods a huge favor.From now on,Neil would never doubt her escape,and all her future efforts would only serve to strengthen the Blackwoods!

"So,choose how you want to die."

Marcus closed his eyes.Everything was part of the family's plan.He just hadn't expected Brent to be so insane.It was beyond their expectations that Joseph almost died at Brent's hands.

But Brent didn't respond to Marcus's words.He was still struggling to charge at William,cursing,determined to seize the Eternal Element Mirror from William's grasp.

William's eyes darted around."Uncle,why even bother asking how he wants to die?Joseph almost died by his hand.How about this,hand him over to me.I'll stab him to death,give him a clean death."

"..."

Seeing William's expression,Joseph rolled his eyes.He could already imagine William treating this like finding a new toy.If Brent really fell into William's hands,then a slow,agonizing death would be the most merciful outcome.

He glanced at Brent.Although he almost died by the man's hand,Joseph still admired him.He sighed."It's a pity you didn't truly join our Blackwood family.If we had met a man like you outside of Heavenly Path Psychic Sanctuary,we Blackwoods would have been your closest allies."

Silence fell over the Blackwoods once more.

Ethan,who had been quietly observing,also remained silent.This time,the Blackwoods were truly shaken.They had been the hunters for so long,and now they had been pecked by the eagle.Initially,they really intended to spare Brent's life.After all,a living and capable Force Manipulation expert at the Competent stage was more valuable than even the rarest ability weapon.

But instead of being pleasantly surprised,Brent had been terrified.Fortunately,the family had planned,and Joseph had been saved.

The only downside was...

Joseph's hand trembled like he had Parkinson's disease...

[Your descendant has experienced multiple near-death experiences,including a close call with Brent.His trait'Cautious'has evolved into'Ultimate Prudence.']

[After experiencing multiple frights,he will not overlook any detail and will never leave himself vulnerable to any foreseeable danger...]

As the Blackwoods remained silent,Joseph continued to sigh."Great-grandfather,Brent is a truly admirable figure.Why don't you personally grant him a swift and merciful end?The Heavenly Path Psychic Sanctuary is vast.Burn his soul and give his body to me.I will find him a peaceful resting place where no one will disturb his remains."

"Very well."

Marcus looked at Joseph's sincere eyes and nodded slightly.This man deserved a good death.

In a flash,Marcus killed Brent with a single stroke of his dagger,burning his soul to ashes.He then handed the body to Joseph.

Seeing Brent's corpse,Joseph jumped back in fright."Katie,quick,take me at least a thousand yards away!"

George,William,and Justin stared at the terrified Joseph in astonishment.They couldn't understand why he was so scared.

Ignoring Joseph,they concealed themselves and continued to monitor Neil.

As expected,within seven days,Neil had already gathered numerous psychics and begun plotting.

Outside their hidden location,Joseph had indeed arranged a grave for Brent.The grave was surrounded by various formations.After waiting for seven days,Joseph brought Katie to exhume Brent's grave.

Katie stared at her brother,who was sitting two hundred yards away,in disbelief."Brother,are you crazy?Everyone says he's dead,his Force Manipulation completely gone.What are you still doing here?"

"I suspect he's not dead yet."

Joseph's expression was grave."Katie,seal his body with an ability weapon and send it back to Grandfather for refinement.Oh,and after you dig him up,burn the surrounding area with fire.Actually,on second thought,use your psychic powers to sweep the entire area.I'm afraid some of his remaining soul might try to possess a passing animal."

Katie:"..."

...

After letting Neil go,the Blackwoods were in no hurry to act.They changed locations every few days,using formations,arrays,talismans,and ability weapons to conceal themselves.They wanted to avoid any unexpected encounters with powerful adversaries and were not prepared to recklessly engage in the already chaotic scramble for resources within the Heavenly Path Psychic Sanctuary.

Even when they encountered some Emerging Ability psychics who had obtained treasures,Joseph would stop his elders from intervening,fearing a trap.

Currently,the Blackwoods were establishing a hidden base three hundred yards underground.The only light came from a bronze mirror that showed Neil's perspective.

"The Heavenly Path Psychic Sanctuary is vast,spanning several counties.The previous battles have attracted the attention of psychics from all over.Our strength has been partially exposed,and we've likely drawn unwanted attention."

Joseph said in a serious tone,"Why don't we lay low for a while?Neil must be desperate to find a way to kill us.Her actions will be our opportunity!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

They spent the next few days observing Neil.After her escape,she had become surprisingly rational.After all,she had been in a position of power for many years and,relying on her status within the Fortune Sanctum Parker family,she had gathered many weaker psychics,forming a formidable force through sheer numbers.She had even managed to recruit a peak Competent Force expert from a major sect,seeking safety in numbers.

And then there were...certain intimate acts between her and her companions that the Blackwoods would have preferred not to witness...

"Jonathan,regardless of whether I was truly frightened by that Azure Cloud Blackwood,within this Heavenly Path Psychic Sanctuary,numerous experts are fighting amongst themselves for resources.As time goes on,resources will only become scarcer,and conflicts between us will be inevitable.We must be prepared."

Inside a cave,Neil was nestled against the chest of a handsome young man,her delicate fingers tracing circles on his chest.This alluring scene unfolded before the Blackwoods'eyes,but it didn't faze them.Physical intimacy was a mandatory part of their family training,ensuring they wouldn't make foolish mistakes.

The man sharing the bed with Neil was not swayed by her beauty.He slowly dressed himself,contemplating her words."That battle between your Fortune Sanctum Parker family and the Azure Cloud Blackwoods..."

"I wasn't the only one observing.Many Competent Force experts were watching,Neil.If you're talking about cooperation,I'm open to it.It's simply a means of survival.But remember,I will not fight to the death against the Blackwoods."

A cold glint flashed in Neil's eyes,but her voice remained sweet and seductive as she coiled around the psychic named Jonathan like a serpent."Heehee,in Jonathan's eyes,am I truly such a person?Right now,all I desire is to survive."

"You'd best remember that."

As Jonathan walked away,Neil's eyes turned cold.She turned on her side,pulling the blanket over herself.A single tear rolled down her cheek,but her voice remained frigid."How could I,Neil,have fallen so far?"

These scenes played out before the Blackwoods and Ethan,casting a heavy silence over their hidden observation point.