Life changed.
Though still weak in cultivation, Tian walked every day with pride, his boy in arms. Yuexin smiled brighter than snowlight, villagers treating them with newfound respect.
Yet Tian did not grow arrogant. Instead, he carved philosophy deeper.
At nightly gatherings of disciples, he spoke earnestly:
"Do you see this child? He carries my blood. But he will not carry my weakness. He will surpass me because I prepared the way. That is what family means. One life may fail — but if each prepares for the next, then our clan will never fall."
Children listened wide-eyed. Even adults began drifting nearby, curious to hear his words.
He set rules:
Always leave knowledge written for the next generation.
Always guard blood above pride.
Never fight only for glory, but for survival.
Unity, patience, preservation — this became Leng Clan's first philosophy, spoken by its founder with baby in arms.
Unseen, the Eternal Ice Spirit Tome glimmered once again:
Heritage Deepening. Clan Philosophy engraved. Bloodline secured.
And thus, the first true identity of the Leng Clan was born.
🔥 End of Chapter 22