As for how much of a share to give, that was not Song Wanníng's concern. Song Qingyun would handle all that.
Her job was simply to sit there and intimidate everyone.
Once she said this, the hall fell into silence.
Everyone was stunned by Song Wanníng's willingness to share the dragon vein, yet they struggled with the terms.
No one wanted to give up their own interests.
But the dragon vein was too tempting to ignore.
Especially since it was a top-tier dragon vein.
Everyone was caught in a dilemma, unwilling to let go on either side.
"Daoyou, take your time to consider. We'll go handle some other matters first."
Song Wanníng was in no rush. She stood calmly, gave Song Qingyun and the others a knowing glance, and then they all left one after another.
Once they were gone, the crowd immediately began whispering among themselves, especially since this matter was serious and required the Ancestors' opinions.
Outside the main gate, Song Qingyun looked at Wanníng with some hesitation. mHe didn't want to question her decision, but he worried if this was truly best for her.
"Wanníng, since the dragon vein has recognized you as its master, why share it with others? You'll ascend soon, so what will you do then?"
Mu Yuan also spoke up beside him: "Your father is right. Since the dragon vein belongs to you, there's no need to share. You've done too much for the Song family already. You don't need to keep sacrificing yourself."
They said this openly in front of Song Huai and others, showing no fear of their opinions. Everyone saw their daughter's contributions to the Song family. If they still demanded more, no one could blame them for being blunt.
Song Huai and the others understood the hint and joined the persuasion. No one was greedy for Song Wanníng's gains.
After all, the Song family already had a huge advantage in the current situation.
Song Wanníng listened quietly, a growing smile at the corner of her mouth. The intent behind her eyes was no longer evasive.
She looked steadily at them and explained seriously:
"Since the dragon vein has recognized me as master, it is under my control. Even after I ascend, I can recall the dragon vein at any time.
This is a critical moment. The Secluded Land cultivators are always watching. Before I ascend, I want the Song family to firmly establish its footing. Only then will I feel more at ease.
Of course, this time we all contributed greatly. The resources integrated from several families must give us more. The disciples who participated in the battle must be rewarded. mWhat do you think?"
Song Wanníng could not give everything away selflessly. What was hers, she had to take. When the time came, the treasure vaults of the three families had to be hers to choose from first.
"Of course, if you take it all, no one can complain!"
This time, Song Qingyun didn't have to speak. Song Huai beat him to it.
Everyone laughed.
The Song family's rise and prosperity in their generation was truly an honor.
After the brief discussion, they returned to the hall.
After a moment's hesitation, someone stood and agreed to the Song family's terms. Everyone agreed it was unwise to be short-sighted. Following the Song family was the only way to profit.
Once one family agreed, the others followed suit. Song Qingyun happily accepted and signed the agreement.
"Today I am truly happy. Why not stay for a meal and celebrate?"
He suggested a celebration, but everyone shook their heads and refused.
"We'll return to prepare. The Song family is busy too. We'll gather again another day!"
Everyone was eager to return and organize their resources to send to the Song family.
They were too curious about the power of the top-tier dragon vein!
So quickly, Song Qingyun couldn't even persuade them to stay. They vanished in an instant.
Song Qingyun muttered: "They sure do run fast."
...
With the destruction of the three major families, a few other clans that helped the enemy were wiped out as well.
Countless people stretched their necks to watch the spectacle.
The Song family disciples were quickly dispersed. The Nascent Soul elders led them to the various families to "search their homes."
Valuable items were taken. Disciples willing to submit were accepted for now, and those who wanted to join other families could go. The Song family did not interfere.
For a time, all eyes focused on the Song family, filled with envy and jealousy.
The Song family disciples all walked proudly, brimming with confidence.
The treasure vaults of other families were usually locked tight. Now they were entrusted to Song Wanníng.
This was a disguised message: take whatever you want.
Song Wanníng naturally did not shirk this golden opportunity. The vault keys were with the Patriarch, but now they were all in her storage ring.
She spent days thoroughly ransacking the vaults of every family.
The vaults of the three major families were the richest. The variety of treasures made Xiao Jin marvel repeatedly.
A wide smile spread across Song Wanníng's face. Many treasures were still useful to her. She picked out the ones she liked and stored them in her ring, then took out another ring to pack many other items.
Though it was for the Song family's benefit, she had to consider her own family too. Those items were for her parents to decide how to use.
Even after selecting so much, there were still countless treasures left.
The strength and foundation of the three major families far surpassed Song family's, and now they were all theirs.
Song Wanníng filled her storage ring with everything. Seeing the remaining piles still overflowed, her temple twitched.
She admitted: she could not pack it all.
Really could not pack it all.
She pulled out many storage bags and stuffed everything in one by one.
It was like plucking feathers from a wild goose—she nearly stripped the land bare.
The lands of those families would also be taken over by the Song family.
The rise of the Song family was unstoppable.
No one could stand in their way.
After returning home to hand the items to Song Qingyun, Song Wanníng stopped worrying about these matters.
She returned to the training chamber and let out a long breath. Only then did she truly calm down to communicate with Long Ling.
Long Ling had once told her that even after ascending to the Spirit Realm, the dragon vein could still be summoned at any time.
That was only because both belonged to the same world. If it were the Immortal Realm, it would not work.
Looking at the little dragon, Song Wanníng felt moved. Just because of the contract, she had broken through to the peak of Divine Transformation, just one step from ascending to the Spirit Realm.
Once fused with Long Ling, her combat power multiplied far beyond her cultivation limits. This was her greatest reliance and the source of her confidence to take on so many Divine Transformation cultivators alone.
However...
Song Wanníng suddenly remembered the black mass inside her dantian. She furrowed her brow and summoned it forth.
A dark, quiet orb lay in her palm. There was nothing unusual in appearance.
But Song Wanníng knew its presence made the Taiji diagram even more terrifying. Its aura alone suppressed them from self-detonating. If she unleashed all her strength, what a sight that would be?