My Descendants Are My Power

Ethan, stranded on the island, observed the tense situation with an unnervingly calm demeanor.

Two hundred years of family legacy had granted him clarity. He echoed Olivia's sentiments; their past was shackled by constraints, forcing them to meticulously weigh every decision, often at the cost of their own good nature.

But greatness demanded struggle. He could no longer afford to dwell on the origins of the 'Ten Thousand Year Heavy Water,' whether it rightfully belonged to the crab demons or had been a chance discovery Donna stumbled upon.

They needed power, immense power, to return to the Sunshine Mansion and liberate Edward from his prison. Power to confront the Druids and reclaim their family's Death Coffin. Power to face the terrifying might of the Heavenly Path Venerable!

Thirty minutes had elapsed.

The Exploding Sky Serpent solidified, its form ablaze with a crimson glow.

Donna, still locked in a fierce battle at the array's entrance, felt a moment of clarity. The Forebearer Psychic Position, hanging by a red cord around her neck, pulsed with light. It broke free, floating into the air and expanding before their eyes.

Black mist surged, and the Forebearer emerged!

The seascape transformed in an instant.

"What... What is that?!"

The faces of the four crab demon Competent Force elders contorted in horror. Beyond the Azure Dragon's bloodline suppression, an ominous aura emanated from the black mist. The appearance of the Twin Fish Harmony Seal and the high-grade ability weapon spear only amplified their fear.

A mist-shrouded Azure Dragon... an unfathomable madwoman... a shadowy Psychic...

Never had they encountered such a bizarre combination.

As the black mist descended, two figures approached from afar, riding Psychic swords. Two more Competent Force!

A flash of golden light.

A disheveled beggar ambled forward, casually swirling a wine gourd before taking a swig. Golden bowls and chopsticks rose into the air, forming a protective barrier around the island. He sighed, "I'm in your debt, old Blackwood, but these crabs... Steamed, braised, drunken crab... Ah, a feast for a king!"

The Drunken Fool stood atop a spinning golden bowl, his ragged clothes billowing in the wind. He grinned, brandishing two spear-like golden chopsticks, his posture like a warrior ready to strike.

The legacy of the Divine Beggar. He had endured the six-nine thunder tribulation, elevating him to early-stage Competent Force. Coupled with his two supreme-grade ability weapons, he was a force to be reckoned with.

"Thank you, Elder."

Beside him stood a woman of elegant beauty, her white robes flowing like celestial garments. She glided on her sword, her hair dancing in the wind. With a flick of her wrist, seven circular formations materialized behind her, spinning rapidly.

This was Helen, Nicholas's wife. But she harbored another identity: the chosen successor of Dennis, the old fox. Dennis believed that Cloudrise Oceanview Pavilion's millennia-long legacy rested on Helen's shoulders.

"What a remarkable Formation Master you are," the Drunken Fool remarked. He knew Helen possessed extraordinary talent, but witnessing her effortlessly summon seven seventh-grade formations and prepare a sixth-grade formation without an array base was astounding.

Helen offered a gentle smile. The Azure Dragon and Blackwood's enigmatic Forebearer were poised to attack. The Drunken Fool, wasting no time, charged forward, chopsticks at the ready. "Come forth, Sky Corpse!"

"Yes!"

His Storage Ring shimmered, and a figure materialized from the black mist. It was Donald, the Sky Corpse Nathan had entrusted to him.

"Three... Three Competent Force?!"

Panic seized the four crab demon elders. They had underestimated the captive Azure Dragon, unaware of the allies lying in wait!

Escape was no longer an option.

The shadowy figure's Twin Fish Harmony Seal flashed, teleporting it behind the female crab demon. The spear thrust forward, accompanied by a raspy voice.

"My apologies, but you've blocked our path. Now... you'll have to leave something of value behind."

Terror gripped the female crab demon. Her natural energies surged, a protective aura enveloping her. But how had this shadowy figure appeared behind her without a sound?

In that split second, she felt a chaotic surge of rules erupting from the figure.

...

Inside the Coastal Village.

Adam and Alexander sat in the tavern, facing Benjamin, who devoured his seafood with the desperation of a starving refugee. His eyes gleamed, as if he had never experienced such a feast.

"Hey, kid, haven't you had enough after half a month?" Alexander finally interjected. This boy did nothing but eat and sleep, seemingly unconcerned about their kin who had gone to their rescue. Seafood was plentiful; he could easily catch enough to feed Benjamin for a year. "Aren't you worried about our people trapped by the crab demons?"

"Why worry?" Benjamin mumbled through a mouthful of food. "Father said our people can overcome anything. Even if we're all going to die tomorrow, we might as well have a good meal."

They had no idea. Benjamin had spent his childhood in a sect, sustained by pills provided by his parents and the sect master. He vaguely recalled stories of the sea from his childhood lessons. His parents had promised to take him someday.

Half a month had passed, and he continued to indulge in seafood, determined to savor every bite for his parents, who had never tasted it.

Adam and Alexander exchanged glances. Unaware of Benjamin's past, of the five years it took him to reach this village at the tender age of fifteen, they could only marvel at his carefree attitude.

As they ate and drank, a tremor shook them to their core. All three scrambled to the harbor, their eyes wide with disbelief.

A giant crab emerged from the sea.

Three figures stood atop its shell, a white mist swirling around the shortest of them, a young woman in yellow robes.

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[Congratulations! You have completed the special event 'Siege of the North Sea crab demons'!]

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[With the help of Helen, a descendant from the fishing village, and the Drunken Fool, your descendant Donna has escaped the crab clan's encirclement.]

[You have slain Hudson, a Competent Force-level crab demon renowned for his impenetrable defenses. The Drunken Fool's Golden Origin Bowl shielded your descendant Donna from the crab demons' assault, forcing the remaining three to flee.]

[Impressed by your power, Aiden, a Competent Force-level crab demon, has pledged his allegiance to the Blackwood family for a century after you vowed to spare his clan.]

[+5 Family Will obtained]