Chapter 211: Chapter 211: The Various Families’ Reactions

Just as Song Wanning finished putting her things away, Song Qingyun, now fully recovered, flew over from the distance.

His aura was as vast and unfathomable as the ocean.

Song Qingyun had never perceived the world around him with such clarity. It was as if he had gained a new, profound understanding of everything.

’So this is what it feels like to reach Divinity Transformation!’

A smile touched his lips as he landed gracefully amidst the crowd.

The crowd immediately bowed in congratulation. Whatever their true feelings, they dared not let them show.

The Song Family was on a completely different level now.

The other Family Heads were all beaming, offering profuse congratulations. What was done was done. All they could do now was silently pray the Song Family wouldn’t hold a grudge.

Song Qingyun raised an eyebrow at Song Wanning, a questioning glint in his eyes.

Song Wanning simply smiled at him. "Congratulations on ascending to Divinity Transformation, Father!"

"Good, good, good!"

Song Qingyun was so overjoyed he said "good" three times, his heart filled with gratitude for his daughter.

’It’s all thanks to my daughter’s precious inner core. How could I possibly have advanced otherwise?’

’The power contained within that inner core was astounding. The Great Demon it came from must have been incredibly powerful when it was alive!’

"I am in high spirits today. Why don’t you esteemed Family Heads join me at the Song Family estate for a drink?"

Song Qingyun adapted to his new status with remarkable speed, his newfound authority feeling entirely natural.

The other Family Heads were so jealous their faces were practically contorted, but they still had to force smiles and decline the offer.

"We have other matters to attend to, so we must take our leave. We will certainly pay a formal visit when we have the chance."

"Indeed. We must get back to our duties."

The Family Heads departed in a hurry. If they stayed any longer, they’d likely have to "bleed" a little more.

Besides, with the Song Family’s sudden rise to power, they needed to return and strategize.

A cold glint flashed in Song Qingyun’s eyes as he watched their hasty retreat.

"Come, let’s head back."

...

"What did you say? Song Qingyun ascended to Divinity Transformation?"

The He Family Master shot to his feet, snapping the jade brush in his hand. The pieces clattered to the floor.

The elder delivering the report had a grim expression. "We just received news. Song Qingyun has successfully overcome his tribulation!"

"Damn it! What were those other Family Heads doing there? How could they just let him pass his tribulation without a fight?"

The He Family Master’s face flushed red with rage. He had just been devising a plan to deal with the Song Family, and in the blink of an eye, they had soared to new heights!

’Are they doing this just to spite me?’

"Reporting—"

Another disciple shouted from the entrance before striding in.

"Reporting to the Family Head! We just received news that Song Wanning of the Song Family ascended to Divinity Transformation long ago..."

CLINK—

The other half of the jade brush in the He Family Master’s hand fell to the floor.

He stared at the disciple in utter shock. "Say that again!"

"Who ascended to Divinity Transformation?"

’Isn’t Song Wanning at Nascent Soul Peak?’

’In the past two years, Song Wanning’s advancement from Mid-stage Nascent Soul to Nascent Soul Peak was already lightning-fast, enough to make one’s face twist with jealousy.’

’But no matter how outrageous her talent, it’s impossible to reach Divinity Transformation so quickly!’

’The Divinity Transformation realm isn’t a cheap cabbage you can find anywhere!!’

’Divinity Transformation is the highest cultivation level in the Lower World!’

But the disciple’s words shattered his delusion. "It’s absolutely true. Song Wanning has already reached Divinity Transformation. The Song Family now has three Divinity Transformation cultivators!"

...

The He Family Master felt the air catch in his throat. He stood there for a long moment, speechless.

The elder was also stunned into disbelief.

"The S-Song Family... they’re really going to rise now!"

Envy grew like a weed in his heart. Before, they had all been on the same level as major families, and now, in the blink of an eye, the Song Family was about to break into the ranks of the top-tier families...

"No! I can’t let them succeed so easily!"

The He Family Master snapped out of his stupor, his expression turning venomous.

"Even if they become a top-tier family, we absolutely cannot let them get their hands on those resources easily!"

The He Family and the Song Family had been rivals for ten thousand years. To suddenly be left so far behind was a blow to his pride that was difficult to swallow.

He suddenly thought of something, and a vicious glint appeared in his eyes.

After dismissing the elder and the disciple, he took out a small arrow that shimmered with a silver luster.

The He Family Master whispered something to the small arrow, then tossed it into the air. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a streak of light and disappeared.

"Song Qingyun, Song Wanning, don’t think you’ll have it easy just because you’ve reached Divinity Transformation... I won’t let you have your way!"

...

In the great hall of the Song Family estate, the members of the Song Family were jubilant, their faces alight with pride and excitement.

Their Song Family had gained two Divinity Transformation cultivators in one fell swoop. What an immense honor!

From now on, they could walk with their heads held high wherever they went!

Song Qingyun was in an excellent mood. He opened the treasury and distributed Spirit Stones to every disciple as a reward, making them all grin from ear to ear.

After the disciples were dismissed, Song Qingyun and the elders returned to the council hall.

The benefits of this advancement were undoubtedly immense, but the challenges they now faced were just as significant.

"The Song Family now has three Divinity Transformation cultivators, which qualifies us to join the ranks of the top-tier families. However, those three families have dominated the top tier for many years. They won’t be willing to simply cede their interests. I’m afraid they’ll make things difficult for us."

Song Qingyun saw the situation clearly. The hierarchy of the top-tier families had remained unchanged for over a thousand years. With the sudden emergence of the Song Family, the other three were bound to be displeased.

But due to established rules, they would have no choice but to accept it, no matter how dissatisfied they were. They would, however, undoubtedly try to cause trouble behind the scenes.

It wasn’t a matter of character, but purely one of family interest. Had their roles been reversed, the Song Family might have done the same.

"Those three families have surely received the news by now," the Great Elder snorted coldly. Thinking of the Family Heads who had tried to interfere earlier, his expression soured even more.

"They’re probably meeting right now to discuss how to deal with us!"

"No family wants to see the Song Family prosper, not even those we’ve worked closely with before. They’re probably all waiting for us to fail, just so they can laugh!"

The other families’ feelings toward the Song Family were undoubtedly complicated now.

"They’re all just jealous, aren’t they? They were even planning to make a move against you today, Clan Leader. Thank goodness Wan Ning stepped in..."

’Of course, we could have stopped those Family Heads ourselves, but it would have certainly led to a fight.’

’Not like when Wan Ning acted—that was absolute domination.’

"You should have seen those Family Heads! Not only were they forced to kneel while the Clan Leader faced his tribulation, but they also had to swallow their pride and present congratulatory gifts afterward. It was all thanks to Wan Ning. So satisfying!"

As they spoke, the conversation naturally shifted to Song Wanning.

Song Wanning had always been the face of the Song Family.

In the past, it was because of her Elixir Pills; now, it was because of her strength.

Her status in the family was unshakable.

Watching the little girl they had known grow ever more outstanding, even ascending to Divinity Transformation, filled everyone with a deep sense of pride. They all silently wished for her to reach even greater heights.

Feeling their benevolent gazes, Song Wanning’s heart warmed, and a faint smile graced her lips.

’Only the Song Family would dote on her and cherish her so unconditionally.’

’Even in her past life, when she had fallen to demonic cultivation and was hunted by the entire Cultivation World, these elders hadn’t abandoned her. They had chosen to face the consequences alongside her.’

’In the end, they were all dragged to their deaths because of her.’

Song Wanning’s gaze grew heavy. ’In this life, I will make sure every single person in the Song Family thrives!’