Chapter 451: Jiang Ming's Joy, A Change in State of Mind!

One must know that the Heavenly Demon Sword was forged from the divine souls of several hundred sword Dao powerhouses.

Combined with some fortunate coincidences, it was born with a unique spirituality!

Precisely because of this, for several hundred years now, aside from Heavenly Demon Cult Leader Jiang Mingsheng, no second person has been able to obtain the Heavenly Demon Sword's recognition of a master.

Even when the Grand Protector used the Jiang family bloodline to forcibly activate this sword, he still could not unleash its full might!

Therefore, she felt extremely shocked by this!

At this moment, Jiang Zhongming's voice came once more:

"It has been passed down in the clan that the Heavenly Demon Sword never acknowledges a mediocre talent as its master; only a sword Dao prodigy rarely seen in a thousand years is qualified to make it voluntarily acknowledge a master."

"If this condition is not met, even someone as powerful as the Grand Protector cannot forcibly make it acknowledge a master. If one tries to forcibly refine it, it will only cause the spirituality to extinguish itself, leading to the Heavenly Demon Sword shattering…"

"My son Chungang, at an age not yet one year old, obtained the Heavenly Demon Sword's approval—one can see how outstanding his sword Dao talent is!"

"Now, we only need to engineer an accident and have someone take Gang'er away from this place."

"We just need to give him some time to grow."

"In the future, wielding the Heavenly Demon Sword, he may well be able to slay the Grand Protector, consolidate the Heavenly Demon Cult, and restore the fame of our Jiang family!"

Jiang Zhongming's expression was one of agitation, his fists clenched tight, his chest heaving ceaselessly.

After several hundred years, their Jiang family had finally glimpsed the dawn of breaking free from the Grand Protector's control!

As the words fell.

Qin Xue's heart gave a jolt.

She extended her right hand, gently stroking her son's forehead.

She had never expected that her own son actually possessed such extraordinary qualities!

And had inexplicably become the hope for the Jiang family's rise once more!

Thinking of all this, a smile appeared on her face, and she could not help but murmur:

"Perhaps one day, the name Jiang Chungang will truly resound throughout Great Qin, and the glory of our ancestors will be restored…"

On the other side.

Tiandou Prefecture.

Cangwu Mountain, within a certain courtyard residence.

Jiang Ming left his grandfather's room with a face full of joy.

Ever since obtaining the Longevity Pill during the Grand Competition.

Thinking of how, with his grandfather's terrible health, he could collapse at any moment.

Thus, to avoid any accident and spare himself a lifelong regret.

He was even too lazy to attend the gathering at Cangwu City.

He directly bade farewell to everyone, hurriedly returned to Cangwu Mountain, and found his grandfather.

Then, at the first opportunity, he took out the Longevity Pill, had the other party consume it, adding ten years to his lifespan!

Until he felt the aura of death on his grandfather completely dissipate.

And a vigorous vitality began to emerge once more.

Even the originally white hair began to turn black.

Only then did Jiang Ming truly set his mind at ease.

Afterwards, he stayed with his grandparents for one night, and only now has he departed.

When Jiang Ming once again set foot upon the corridor and looked up.

Gazing at the scenery around him, and at the clan members whose faces were all brimming with vigor.

At this moment, he felt as if the boulder pressing on his heart had finally vanished.

His heart also became unprecedentedly broad and open!

Accompanying this change in state of mind.

The world in his eyes also changed along with it, becoming colorful and vibrant!

Jiang Ming wore a smile, took a few steps, and felt that everything around him had never been so beautiful!

But just at this moment, a humming sound was heard.

Jiang Ming suddenly halted his steps.

He then took out the Cangwu Token and opened it.

The next instant, a screen of light appeared before his eyes.

Gradually, the face of a middle-aged man emerged.

This person was precisely the branch leader of their Yuheng branch: Jiang Daoqi!

Just as Jiang Ming was feeling somewhat puzzled, wondering why the branch leader would suddenly contact him through the Cangwu Token.

Jiang Daoqi suddenly spoke: "Ming'er, how is the old master's health now?"

Jiang Ming performed a junior's courtesy, and said unhurriedly:

"Thanks to the clan leader my lord taking the lead and holding this Grand Competition, Jiang Ming has now given the Longevity Pill to grandfather to consume, and his health is now fine…"

Jiang Daoqi nodded slightly, then continued: "Although the clan leader my lord did provide you all with this opportunity, being able to obtain a ranking and receive the reward ultimately still depends entirely on your own strength."

"Your performance in this Grand Competition was plain for all to see; one could say it truly brought great honor to our Yuheng branch."

Jiang Ming shook his head: "As a member of the Yuheng branch, these are things I ought to do…"

A look of gratification appeared on Jiang Daoqi's face, and he could not help but nod.

Under the influence of the clan's new system now.

For branch leaders like them to obtain resources or reputation, it must all be assessed based on the comprehensive development of their respective branch.

If the comprehensive development fails to reach the average standard, or even falls far short of it.

It proves that with their abilities, they are incapable of fulfilling the role of Pulse Lord.

At that time, they will be demoted to Seventh Pulse Elders, and a more capable person will take over as the new Pulse Lord!

So when he saw Jiang Ming shine brilliantly in the Grand Competition and bring glory to the Yu Heng Line, he felt immense joy.

After all, nurturing any prodigy is a tremendous clan achievement.

It allows him to securely hold the position of Pulse Lord, gain vast resources, or even ascend further—entering the Elder Council ahead of retirement.