[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats-":3,"chapter-immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-376":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1156959,1501,"Chapter 376 - 176: The Way Out for the Ke Family?_2","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-376",376,"\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luowu County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a city that occupied an extensive area and had a population that had already surpassed a million, atop its walls,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun stood quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was noon at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing sun was hung high in the sky, ceaselessly showering the land with its harsh rays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gentle breezes suddenly swept through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, these slight winds did nothing to dispel the irritability in Yan Xun’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they gradually ignited an unnamed flame within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yan Xun was about to leave this city, to stop pondering over the matters concerning the Luo Family,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to first seize all the territories within Qingcheng Prefecture that could be taken,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind suddenly conjured a somewhat terrifying possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His army’s position,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was directly opposite the direction of the Lu Family’s forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is to say, it seemed like the Luo Family was marching towards the position of his army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if that was indeed the case,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the next problem arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly did the Luo Family’s troops, marching in his direction, intend to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they want to battle him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or did they have some other purpose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun’s face gradually took on a more unsightly expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the reason,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point in time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Luo Family, which controlled three prefectures, was looking to trouble him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was going to be an extremely troublesome problem for both him and the Da Feng Dynasty’s New Emperor, Feng Wumian, who supported him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the city walls, Yan Xun, clad in a robe of purple and gold armor, with a waistband sheathing a slightly glowing, chilly blade,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the call of his general, the deputy who had already gone some distance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly turned and rushed towards where General Yan Xun was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the deputy finally reached Yan Xun’s side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed slightly, with a deep look of respect in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lean in close; there’s something I have to discuss with you...\" Yan Xun waved the deputy over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of hesitation, the deputy silently moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after a bit of whispering,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deputy’s eyes suddenly widened,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparkling with a look of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, return swiftly,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report this matter to His Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s just me being overly concerned, then so be it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if things are indeed as I suspect, then we are in for some trouble...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yan Xun spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered with expressions of caution and seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a head-on confrontation, he wasn’t afraid of the Luo Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even had confidence in gaining some advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the Luo Family, which controlled three prefectures, decided to trouble him at this critical juncture—when seizing Qingcheng Prefecture was of utmost importance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it wasn’t hard to imagine what could happen next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither the New Emperor Feng Wumian nor the Luo Family,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had many more opportunities to act against Qingcheng Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, His Majesty’s brother and rival, Feng Wuhen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could seize this perfect opportunity\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To lay claim to most of the territories within Qingcheng Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Feng Wuhen’s power would see a significant enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the structure within the Da Feng Dynasty...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would undergo a drastic change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, another day had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Feng Dynasty, Xunyang Prefecture, Ke Family estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room where the Family Head of the Ke Family resided,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Xiaowen, the current Family Head of the Ke Family, was sitting solemnly in the main seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a young man who appeared quite handsome and carried a slight smile on his face, quietly standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ke Family Head, have you made your decision?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, the gates of Qingcheng Prefecture have already swung wide open.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"New Emperor Feng Wumian, Feng Wuhen, as well as the Luo Family that possesses the territory of three prefectures, are all dividing up every bit of revenue from Qingcheng Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this time, not only is it an opportunity for these three powers to expand, but it is also the Ke Family’s only and sole chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this opportunity can be seized, the rise of the Ke Family is just around the corner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if it’s missed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the land of Qingcheng Prefecture is completely divided up by those three powers,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"the next one to fall could very well be the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, there’s another very important point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The White Brahma Temple, one of the Three Great Demonic Forces of Buddhism, is nearby Xunyang Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this moment, if we don’t quickly expand our own strength,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture could very well become the next Qingcheng Prefecture...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man smiled slightly as he spoke in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ease in his words seemed to show no worry that the Ke Family Head before him would refuse at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the Ke Family of today\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>also had no other choice left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu Family of Wan Shan Prefecture was still closely watching every move of the Ke Family. Find exclusive content at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Lotus Temple within White Lotus Prefecture was growing at a terrifyingly fast pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three great powers within Qingcheng Prefecture were also dividing up the land at the fastest speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture had no issues at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as time passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with the continued growth of the White Brahma Temple,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with the complete fall of Qingcheng Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with the political situation within the Da Feng Dynasty gradually becoming clearer,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture’s position would also become increasingly perilous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that time comes, not only the White Brahma Temple from within White Lotus Prefecture\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will lock its sights onto the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even New Emperor Feng Wumian, Feng Wuhen, and the Luo Family that possesses the territory of three prefectures\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will set their sights on the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that time really comes, to say the Ke Family is the next Qingcheng Prefecture would not be an overstatement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The political situation within the Da Feng Dynasty is becoming clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"New Emperor Feng Wumian, Second Prince Feng Wuhen, and the Luo Family that possess the land of three prefectures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also, our Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this time, the powers within your Jiangnan Prefecture looking to withdraw from the competition likely find themselves in a difficult position, don’t they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, rather than saying you in Jiangnan Prefecture want to lend a hand to our Ke Family, it’s more like...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now Jiangnan Prefecture wants to pull out of the competition and leave the Da Feng Dynasty, even hoping to use the territory of Jiangnan Prefecture to acquire a sufficient amount of resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides our Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture, you have no other choice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, atop the main seat,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Ke Family Head Ke Xiaowen, wearing a brown coat and exuding an aura of authoritative presence inherent to a Family Head,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was silently observing the young man in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the standoff between the two continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the young representative from Jiangnan Prefecture finally began to feel the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His complexion finally lost the calmness it had at the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes flickered thoughts that seemed to be increasingly agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ke Family Head was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between Jiangnan Prefecture and the Ke Family should be one of mutual help and use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familial powers within Jiangnan Prefecture wished to disengage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to leave the endless strife of the Da Feng Dynasty,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to seek a life in other peaceful dynasties,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and furthermore, before leaving,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they still wanted to strike a considerable deal using the land of Jiangnan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Jiangnan Prefecture, the only choice was the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>because whether it was the Luo Family that possessed the land of three prefectures, New Emperor Feng Wumian, or Feng Wuhen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>any one of these three parties would only employ absolutely forceful methods\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to completely take over the land of Jiangnan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would be willing to pay a significant price when they can get it for nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if someone among those three powers were willing to pay a certain price to acquire Jiangnan Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the issue is, who could outbid the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep in mind, the Ke Family now only had two paths,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>either to pay a hefty price to acquire Jiangnan Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or to wait for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between these two choices, the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture would certainly choose the latter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such circumstances, the price the Ke Family was willing to pay was sure to be something the three powers could not match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So in the end,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>for Jiangnan Prefecture, when it came to withdrawing from the Da Feng Dynasty’s struggle and making a substantial gain before exiting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their only option\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was indeed the Ke Family of Xunyang Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>",1502,"2026-06-03T12:43:47.001Z","2026-06-03T12:43:40.043Z",1,"novelbin.me","ac569d923e3899bc82ca2df5f0133e52922ed3611c571348bb9e13dded510ca2","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-72","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-375",2094,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--cover.jpg"]