Reincarnated as a Divine Tree

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Despite his inner reluctance, he knew that as long as the green hills remained, there would always be enough firewood.

The clan's growing ease had undoubtedly led to its downfall.

If they escape this time, the clan will be revitalized and brimming with new vigor and life!

Gan Zongjin's eyes shone with confidence. The totem that the Gan family had worshipped for countless years would lead them out of danger. On this point, he was unequivocal.

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"Clan Leader, the two great families are already caught in the net."

In the ancestral hall of the Shi family, Shi Chenghong heard his clan member's report and nodded in confirmation.

This outcome was entirely in line with the family's expectations.

The Shi family joined forces with the Xie family, leaving the other two clans no choice but to continue their futile struggle.

The Shi family had always been wary of the Xie family and had not intended to break the established balance. They had planned to use the other two clans to restrain the Xie family, while seizing the opportunity to expand their own influence. The Shi family's business ventures were extensive and rapidly expanded, far surpassing the growth of the other three clans.

The clan has suffered repeated setbacks recently. The Chen family was clearly responsible, and the Shi Clan could no longer endure the humiliation.

Shi Chenghong knew that continuing down the same path was not an option. The clan needed a breakthrough. They must cast aside their fear of the Zhou family and others if they are to truly prosper!

"Uncles He Zhang and He Li, how are their preparations?"

"Clan Leader, the two Uncles have already made all arrangements. They await only your command."

"Summon them to the ancestral hall. At present, the two families are entrenched in defense. Our clan will encircle without attacking, delay for a few days, and wait for the totem's blessing to be complete."

"Yes, Clan Leader!"

Shi Chenghong drew in a deep breath once his clansman left.

This blessing from the totem will grant the clan a new breakthrough.

The Gan family must be making their move by now.

Shi Chenghong let out a soft chuckle, his eyes glinting with a trace of mockery.

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Clan Leader! Clan Leader! The corpse has risen!"

"Huh?"

Chen Xingzhen's eyes flashed with surprise at the commotion outside.

Chen Tianyu recounted the events that had transpired within the ruins. Chen Xingzhen gazed at the skeletal remains pieced together before him and fell into deep contemplation.

"Uncorrupted after hundreds of thousands of years, yet still able to unleash the strength of the Innate Realm... The ancient sects were extraordinary!"

Chen Tianjing's side was the perfect place to be.

"Our clan is capable of refining the bodies of our kin, preserving them for centuries. The Blood River Sect clearly possesses such an ability. It's clear that the hardened bones found in the pile belong to the coffins' remains.

"But if that is the case, why are those coffins still intact, showing no signs of damage? Could it be... that they rose of their own accord?"

Chen Xingzhen felt countless doubts. The ruins are buried, so the clan has yet to uncover any true information regarding the Blood River Sect.

Today's events had left Chen Xingzhen keenly aware, a warning etched into his heart.

Chen Qingyu was right. This ruin was fraught with great danger. His decision to assign Chen Tianyu to guard the site was crucial; without it, the chaos that erupted would have been unavoidable.

After a brief moment of thought, Chen Xingzhen issued his command:

"Seal the ruins for now. No clansmen are permitted to continue digging. Have the clan set up warnings around the site no one is to approach."

"This matter is of utmost importance. Tianyu, you will personally see to it."

"Yes, Clan Leader."

Chen Xingzhen only felt at ease after Chen Tianyu left.

The clan had already gained a lot from this ruin.

The sturdy stone walls were part of the family's outer defenses, serving as the first layer of protection. Even an Innate Realm martial artist would find it challenging to shatter them.

The clan's research unequivocally revealed that the stone walls' extraordinary resilience was not merely due to their inherent hardness. It is crucial to understand that these walls had the power to disperse the force of qi and blood. This was the key to their uniqueness.

The clan harvested vast amounts of Guanyin Soil from the ruins, so much that the clansmen nearly stripped the land bare.

Through careful experimentation, they found that this Guanyin Soil greatly aided the growth of the clan's Blood Rice. Daily observations show that when the Soil was mixed into fertile fields, the Blood Rice stalks underwent remarkable changes.

Their roots grew thicker and sturdier, and they grew taller than ordinary Blood Rice by more than double. The planting period was short, and further changes were unclear, but the results were already astonishing.

Chen Xingzhen was certain that the half-acre of Blood Rice nourished by Guanyin Soil would bring the clan an unexpected boon—perhaps even a miracle that could alter their fate.

The ruins were perilous, but the gifts they yielded would be the key to the clan's resurgence.

The Five-Leaf Flower had clearly shown signs of accelerated growth after being mixed with Guanyin Soil. However, its maturation was inherently slow. The pace had quickened, but it would still take a considerable amount of time before reaching full ripeness.

Aside from the Guanyin Soil and the fortified stone walls, there was another harvest from the ruins: the white bones capable of unleashing formidable power.

The clan unearthed roughly a hundred bones, but only about thirty of them could be fashioned into weapons. Skulls and similar fragments were unwieldy and ineffective.

The clansmen's analysis of the bones' quantity and structure unequivocally indicates that these bones belonged to dozens of different individuals.

If these bones originated from the coffins, then more coffins must be out there.

Chen Tianyu and his group encountered a complete humanoid skeleton today. How many of the coffins contained complete humanoid skeletons? I know there are more coffins hidden in the ruins, and I will find them.

The unanswered questions lingered like shadows, leaving Chen Xingzhen with a gnawing sense of unease.

Once is enough to prove the danger twice confirms it. The ruins must never be explored again. It doesn't matter how extraordinary those bones may be. The safety of the clan is at stake.

"Clan Leader! Clan Leader! Good news!"

Chen Xingzhen was deep in thought when a clansman's excited cry suddenly rang out from outside.

Moments later, an elderly clansman rushed in, his face alight with joy as he exclaimed:

"Clan Leader, those coffins are treasures!"

"Speak slowly," Chen Xingzhen instructed, his tone calm but curious.

"Yes, Clan Leader. I studied them together with several clansmen. We even lay inside to test the feeling, but at first, we noticed nothing unusual."

"But then I thought carefully, these coffins were meant for the departed. I placed the bodies of Xingyi and a few others inside. I discovered that coffins have a special nurturing effect on corpses. The time has been short, so we cannot yet tell what changes may occur, but something is happening."

Chen Xingzhen's eyes narrowed, and a flicker of unease and intrigue crossed his face. Treasures, yes... but treasures born of death. The Blood River Sect has left behind a clear legacy.

Chen Xingzhen's expression froze for a moment. These coffins can nurture corpses. Our clansmen will undoubtedly grow stronger after death.

This was a good thing, but the clan was clearly heading down a strange and unsettling path.

Forget it. Strength is what matters. The method may be bizarre, but if it makes us stronger, it's worth it.

"Place the coffins we unearthed earlier in the ancestral hall. Let the clansmen make use of them."

"Yes, Clan Leader. I will have them try at once."

Chen Xingzhen watched the unrestrained joy on his clansman's face and sighed inwardly. A trace of speechlessness flickered across his features.