Previously on Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister...
Liu Sheng and Chen Xuan report to Prince Qin Qi about their success in eliminating the Stone Race's threats, including the Great and Second Ancestors, and uncovering the Li Family's infiltration. Liu Sheng boasts about his strength, further irking Qin Qi, who realizes his own ignorance of these events will cause him trouble. Meanwhile, Li Mu, disguised as the Stone Race's Great Ancestor, mourns his losses but dismisses a plea for immediate revenge against humans, as it would expose his plans.
"Bastard!"
Li Mu fiercely desired to kill him, but as a Spirit Cultivator, any action would immediately reveal his true nature. Therefore, he modulated his tone, asking, "If you charge at the Human Race now, wouldn't that lead to the annihilation of the Stone Race?"
"Even if I, the old ancestor, were to personally deal with Nineteen, the Human Race possesses Arrays that bolster their strength. They can unleash power equivalent to the eighth layer—who could possibly withstand such might?"
"You?"
"Pig-brain!"
"But... I am not afraid of death!"
Despite this, Shi Jun still felt an urge to rush forward and fight.
Li Mu's head throbbed with frustration. If given a choice, he truly disdained these simple-minded Stone Race individuals, who were like single-track idiots, utterly impervious to reason. He, a Dao Realm expert at the seventh layer, possessed a mind inferior to that of Human Race children.
"Enough, there is no need to say more on this matter!"
No longer bothering with Shi Jun, Li Mu shifted his gaze to the others. "From this day forward, all resources belonging to the Stone Race shall be allocated first to those who have reached the sixth layer of the Dao Realm and above. Regardless of their surname, as long as they meet this cultivation threshold, they receive priority."
"What?"
The entirety of the grand hall erupted into an uproar.
Members of the three great surnames were utterly stunned, finding it difficult to believe that such words had originated from the Great Ancestor.
Historically, ninety percent of the Stone Race's resources were monopolized by the Royal Family. The three great surnames, despite their large numbers and many experts, only received ten percent. Yet, they had never dared to voice any dissent, intimidated by the overwhelming power of the three Great Ancestors.
As for the Stone Race members of the Royal Family, their disbelief was even more profound.
"Great Ancestor, this is..."
A Royal Family member attempted to voice an objection, but before he could complete his sentence, he was forcefully suppressed to the ground by Li Mu's oppressive aura, rendering him immobile. A mere fourth-layer Dao Realm cultivator, his martial cultivation might be lacking, but suppressing him was effortless for Li Mu.
"Shut up!"
"No one is permitted to raise any objections. Should there be a recurrence, I shall kill!"
The single word, "kill," reverberated through the great hall, instilling such terror in the Royal Family members that they dared not utter another sound.
The three great surnames, naturally, remained silent; this decree clearly benefited them greatly.
"Alright, this matter is settled!"
"The Great Ancestor will now enter seclusion for recuperation. From this day forward, all significant affairs concerning the Stone Race are to be deliberated upon by Shi Jun in conjunction with the three great surnames."
...
Outside the grand hall!
Every single person present was dumbfounded—both the Royal Family and the three great surnames!
Yet, no one dared to defy the Great Ancestor's command.
"Let's go!"
Shi Jun, seething internally, led the Royal Family members out of the royal city.
As for the members of the three great surnames—
"Let's depart, we shall discuss matters further upon our return."
These words were spoken by the Old Ancestor of the Zhang surname. He sensed that something was amiss, profoundly amiss!
However, he couldn't pinpoint the exact nature of the disturbance! The Great Ancestor's issuance of such an order was simply too peculiar.
"Wait a moment!"
"Allow the Royal Family to depart first. We must prevent any potential conflict from erupting later."
"Mm."
Within the grand hall, Li Mu's expression was somber. For the sake of the Stone Race, his own Li Family had already paid a steep price. Currently, aside from himself, only one other individual had reached the sixth layer of the Dao Realm, and that person was from a collateral branch with only average talent. It was precisely this reason that they had not been offered as a sacrifice. The remaining direct descendants of his lineage were simply too weak.
"Sigh!"
...
At the main encampment of the Human Race.
"Well then? Are you venturing out with this old man or not?"
Liu Sheng gazed at Wu Jin.
But Wu Jin's attention shifted to Wu Guang.
"Consider it carefully yourself. You are no longer young. You have been by your father's side all this time. While this Stone Cave presents dangers, it is a relatively straightforward environment. Outside, the hearts of men are far more complex—your father has imparted this wisdom to you. Therefore, in the end, how you choose... mull it over thoroughly."
To be candid, he wished to retain Wu Jin's company. After all, he was aging, and as he had stated, Wu Jin had spent his entire life within the confines of the Stone Cave, possessing a simple mindset. When faced with a problem, he would simply resort to killing, direct and brutal. In the Stone Cave, this approach was effective. Outside... it would be tantamount to seeking one's own demise!
"I will go out."
Chen Xuan placed a hand on Wu Jin's shoulder. "The Stone Cave offers safety, but it is far too restrictive. You possess considerable talent—you should not be confined to this place. The outside world is perilous, but it is also brimming with excitement!"
"A man lives but once; one must experience certain trials to be truly worthy of oneself."
Wu Jin observed Wu Guang, then slowly let his eyelids fall shut.
"I am leaving!"
A short while later, his eyes snapped open, his resolve evident on his face.
This was his decision!
While the Stone Cave offered comfort, he harbored ambitions that went beyond simply living in his father's shadow.
Whispers had followed him for years, and though he'd feigned ignorance, they had deeply affected him.
Thus, his desire to depart was largely fueled by the need to prove he was not a dependent, that Wu Jin had forged his current standing through his own capabilities.
Wu Guang’s mouth parted, but the words he intended to speak remained unspoken.
"Hoo—"
He exhaled slowly. "Good."
A firm nod followed.
His child had matured, developing his own aspirations. As a father, though he yearned for his son to remain near, protected within the Stone Cave's confines, he recognized the need to let go.
But... it had to be done.
He took a step forward.
At that precise moment, the step felt extraordinarily arduous, as if an unseen force resisted his movement.
Though Wu Jin stood right before him, the distance felt immense, the single step consuming an eternity.
Embracing his son tightly, his rough hand gently ruffled Wu Jin's hair. "Once you are out, heed the Chief Eunuch's counsel closely. Before taking any action, consult with him first!"
"And make sure to find several women for yourself. See to it that the Wu Family is blessed with numerous descendants. Your father's demands are not excessive—aim for at least ten or eight. The more, the better, naturally."
The abrupt shift in his father's tone left Wu Jin momentarily stunned.
"Dad."
He uttered the word with a hint of helplessness. Just as he was grappling with the sorrow of farewell, his father had introduced this unexpected topic.
Furthermore, he harbored no genuine interest in women.
He had never frequented such establishments. In his perspective, women were merely a hindrance to his Cultivation.
"Hahaha... that’s the spirit! Procreate abundantly. With your innate talent, remaining childless would be a profound waste!"
Liu Sheng also erupted in laughter at that moment.
"Indeed, once you venture out, this is how it must be. Had you remained within the Stone Cave, your father would not have pressured you."
"I am leaving!"
Wu Jin declared impulsively. The more they insisted, the stronger his desire to depart became.
As for matters of women... hmph, once he was free from his father's immediate presence, he would make his own choices.
"Fear not, this elder man will keep a watchful eye on him upon our return to the Imperial City. Should he set his sights on a young lady from a respectable family, I shall personally arrange the marriage proposal."
With the Chief Eunuch of the Ritual Department personally intervening, no family in the Imperial City would dare to refuse.
"Then I must express my gratitude, Chief Eunuch."
Wu Guang offered a slight bow to Liu Sheng, his smile conveying his sincere thanks.
"A parent's love transcends all boundaries."
Witnessing this exchange, Chen Xuan could not help but sigh internally.
Despite Wu Guang's esteemed position, the challenge of raising his son as both father and mother had undoubtedly been a strenuous journey.
The following morning, as dawn broke!
A carriage made its way out from the outer gates of the Stone Cave. Wu Guang stood resolutely at the city's entrance, watching its departure. Even after the carriage had vanished from his sight, he remained motionless.
A significant period elapsed!
"A fledgling hawk must eventually leave the nest to truly master flight."
