Chapter 104: A New Order for the Salvatore Family [Part -2]
A New Order for the Salvatore Family [Part -2]
"Wait."
"Wait until the Salvatore Family becomes stronger."
Only then had Nux learned...
His mother was still alive.
He never questioned Max afterward.
He never spoke of it.
Instead...
He buried that secret deep within his heart.
His determination quietly solidified.
Become stronger.
Then become even stronger.
Only then can I bring Mother home.
Only then...
Can I truly stand beside Uncle.
That conviction never wavered.
Over the past year, many Purple-grade talents had emerged throughout the reunited family.
Yet despite that...
Nux still stood proudly at the very forefront of the younger generation.
...
Not far away...
Damien Salvatore silently observed Victor.
His calm black eyes suddenly narrowed.
Patriarch...
Just who are you...?
His gaze instinctively activated the second ability granted by the newest fragment of the Eternal Tribulation Sword.
Sky Gaze.
The world immediately transformed before his eyes.
Victor’s cultivation became perfectly visible.
First Level of the Star Grasping Realm.
That alone wasn’t surprising.
What truly left Damien speechless...
Were the stars.
One hundred brilliant stars revolved harmoniously inside Victor’s body.
Not scattered.
Not unstable.
Perfect.
Each star radiated immeasurable power.
Damien’s breathing unconsciously stopped.
A hundred stars...
How...?
Every cultivator knew the foundation of the Star Grasping Realm.
Ten stars represented one minor realm.
One hundred stars...
Should only exist at the very peak before condensing a Star Sea.
Yet Victor possessed them...
At the very first level.
Damien had lived two lives.
He had seen ancient inheritances.
Legendary prodigies.
Even supreme sect masters.
Never...
Not once...
Had he witnessed anything remotely comparable.
He could only smile bitterly.
"In this life..."
"I finally understand what it feels like to have an unbelievably powerful backer."
"No wonder those arrogant young masters always loved flaunting themselves..."
He almost laughed.
"Even I’m struggling to hold myself back now."
In his previous life...
He had suffered every hardship imaginable.
Now...
It truly felt like someone who had spent a lifetime crawling through darkness finally standing beneath the sun.
...
Nearby...
Austin Salvatore looked toward Victor with overflowing admiration.
The silent Akeno stood beside him, her beautiful purple eyes fixed upon Victor’s figure. Though she spoke no words, warmth and quiet affection shone unmistakably in her gaze.
Austin smiled faintly.
"My Patriarch..."
"...has become even more incredible."
Seeing Victor’s overwhelming aura, he couldn’t help clenching his fists.
His respect only deepened.
Beside him, Akeno quietly watched Victor descend the golden staircase.
Even after witnessing countless miracles over the past year...
She still couldn’t see the limits of that mysterious man.
Her gaze lingered on him silently.
...
Victor remained completely unaware of the countless thoughts filling the hearts of his clansmen.
Or perhaps...
He simply didn’t mind.
Standing before more than forty thousand members of the Salvatore Family...
He slowly swept his golden eyes across the crowd.
He sensed their flourishing auras.
He felt the ever-growing Family Destiny gathering above the blessed land.
A satisfied smile appeared.
Then...
His calm voice echoed throughout the heavens.
"Effective immediately..."
"The Salvatore Family abolishes all distinctions between the main family, branch families, collateral bloodlines, and direct descendants."
The declaration exploded like thunder.
Every elder’s eyes widened.
Every steward froze.
This single sentence overturned traditions that countless ancient families had followed for thousands of years.
In any other great clan...
Such words would immediately trigger resistance.
Arguments.
Chaos.
Civil war.
But...
This was the Salvatore Family.
Here...
Victor’s words were law itself.
No one questioned him.
Because everyone understood one simple truth.
Every cultivation technique.
Every precious treasure.
Every Cloud Spiritual Elixir.
Every opportunity.
Everything they possessed today...
Had been given by Victor alone.
Therefore...
His words became the foundation of the family.
To every clansman...
Victor wasn’t merely their Patriarch.
He was the heavens above the Sovereign Blessed Land.
"The family shall treat every clansman equally."
"Strength alone shall determine one’s standing."
"Contribution shall become the supreme currency."
"As long as you possess sufficient strength..."
"You may obtain everything you desire within the Salvatore Family."
"Those whose abilities stand above the rest..."
"...regardless of their origin..."
"...shall enter the Family Rank and receive our greatest resources."
A brief silence followed.
Victor’s gaze shifted toward one young man.
"Now..."
"Allow me to introduce the first member."
"Nux."
"Present!"
Nux immediately stepped forward.
His crimson eyes remained steady.
The killing intent surrounding him resembled an endless sea of blood, causing many younger disciples to instinctively hold their breath.
Victor announced calmly,
"Nux."
"Bone age—nineteen."
"Astral Manifestation Realm, Fourth Level."
The crowd erupted into whispers.
"So powerful..."
"He already rivals several family stewards..."
"No wonder the Patriarch personally trains him..."
Victor continued.
"From this day onward..."
"You shall temporarily hold the Third Rank of the Salvatore Family."
"I bestow upon you the title..."
"Blood Slayer."
"Your residence shall henceforth be known as Slayer Peak."
"You may enter Sovereign Peak whenever you wish to seek my guidance."
"You may freely choose any three treasures from the Contribution Pavilion."
"And..."
"I bestow upon you an Astral Manifestation Realm mount."
"A Divine White Pegasus."
The instant those words fell—
A brilliant beam of light descended from the heavens.
A majestic cry echoed across the blessed land.
A magnificent Divine White Pegasus appeared before everyone.
Its snow-white wings shimmered beneath the sunlight while emerald wind currents spiraled around its enormous body.
The divine beast proudly lowered its head before Nux.
Gasps spread throughout the crowd.
Even many elders stared with unconcealed envy.
The Contribution Pavilion alone contained treasures that countless sects would kill to obtain.
Yet Nux could freely select three.
Even more astonishing...
He possessed unrestricted access to Sovereign Peak.
Everyone understood what that privilege represented.
The Patriarch himself.
Personal guidance.
Such fortune couldn’t be measured by ordinary treasures.
Many younger disciples clenched their fists.
"So this..."
"...is the reward for reaching the Family Rank..."
Nux respectfully bowed.
"Thank you, Patriarch!!"
His voice carried unwavering gratitude.
Victor gave a slight nod before looking toward another familiar figure.
"Austin Salvatore."
"Step forward."
"Bone age—nineteen."
"Astral Manifestation Realm, First Level!"