With the Black Viper Sect vanquished, the Wen Clan stood at a crossroads of destiny. The territories once contested now flowed with resources, and with their Tier 2 Medicine Field operational, cultivation across the clan surged.
Yet Wuxing knew power, unorganized, was chaos. It was time to structure the peaks.
He convened the clan atop the Sanctuary Plateau, a flat expanse atop Patriarch's Peak. Below, hundreds of disciples assembled. Elders formed a half-circle behind Wuxing, their expressions solemn.
He raised his hand, and a massive projection of the Wen territory materialized.
"From today," he announced, "the Wen Clan will ascend not as individuals, but as a unified force. Merit shall be rewarded. Status earned. Power shared."
He pointed to the projection. Peaks across the territory lit up.
"Skyfire Peak, Jade Flow Peak, Ironroot Peak… Each of these will be granted to those who complete missions, cultivate diligently, and bear descendants who show promise."
Murmurs of excitement spread.
"Each peak will receive rewards upon milestones—guardian beasts, cultivation enhancements, clan protection arrays. The more children born, the more rewards are granted. Genius births yield rare gifts."
A System message appeared.
Ding! Peak Distribution System activated.
Clan members now eligible for peak ascension based on merit and family growth.
Wen Wuxing receives 2 Minor Rewards for Clan Births: Spirit Stones and Weapon Essence.
Current Descendant Count: 0.
Wuxing's lips curled slightly. He, too, would have heirs. But not through a harem of wives. He would raise few, powerful descendants, born of conviction and choice.
Elder Wen Heng knelt. "Patriarch, the clan thanks you."
Wuxing nodded. "Rise. Our path now leads outward."
He turned. "The Veil of Shadows Pavilion has begun operations. Secrets flow to us. Opportunities abound. Tournaments, alliances, and intermarriages await."
Ding! New Mission Unlocked: Join Regional Tournament. Prove clan's strength.
Reward: Territory Expansion Permit, Weapon Forging Blueprint.
He gazed at the rising sun.
"The world will know the Wen Clan. From the shadows, we will control kingdoms. And our legacy… shall never fade."