Chapter 76: The Rise of the Sovereign Salvatore Family
The Rise of the Sovereign Salvatore Family
Victor’s gaze lingered on the final reward floating silently before him.
A faint golden card hovered in the air, its surface alive with countless ancient runes that shifted and intertwined like living stars. Every symbol pulsed with an indescribable rhythm, carrying an aura that felt both ancient and eternal.
This was the last reward bestowed by the Eternal Legacy System.
The Mana Vein Ascension Card.
Even before he touched it, Victor could sense the overwhelming force sleeping within. The surrounding mana stirred restlessly, responding to the card’s mere presence. The air grew heavy, and the spiritual energy of the entire Sovereign Blessed Land seemed to gather around it, as though eagerly awaiting the moment its power would be unleashed.
A faint smile appeared on Victor’s face.
"This... will become the true foundation of our family’s future."
His voice was calm, but beneath that calm lay absolute certainty.
Without another word, he raised his hand and gently tightened his fingers around the card.
Crack.
The golden card shattered effortlessly.
It did not break into fragments.
Instead, it dissolved into countless streams of radiant golden light that drifted upward before pouring into the earth like rivers returning to their source.
For a single heartbeat...
Everything fell silent.
Then—
RUMBLE!
The entire Sovereign Blessed Land shook violently.
The earth groaned beneath their feet.
Mountains quivered as ancient stone cracked and shifted. Massive boulders tumbled down towering cliffs, while countless birds burst into the sky in frightened flocks.
The tremors spread farther and farther until every corner of the blessed land was engulfed by the violent upheaval.
Deep beneath the earth...
The Mana Vein awakened.
A thunderous roar echoed through the underground world, majestic and overwhelming, like an ancient dragon opening its eyes after sleeping for countless ages.
An immeasurable torrent of pure mana surged through the vein, racing across the land with unstoppable force.
The ground continued to tremble.
One mountain peak after another slowly rose toward the heavens, growing taller and more majestic than before. Jagged cliffs stretched skyward, their towering walls radiating an ancient, imposing aura.
Ancient forests expanded as though centuries of growth had passed in mere moments. Towering trees thickened, their branches reaching farther into the sky while vibrant life spread through every corner of the woodland.
Crystal-clear rivers swelled with dazzling streams of mana-rich water. Their currents widened, flowing with renewed vitality as shimmering mist rose gently from their surfaces.
Flowers bloomed across the valleys in brilliant waves of color.
Rare spiritual herbs pushed through the fertile earth.
The very soil became denser with mana, exuding an ancient vitality that had long remained dormant.
The air itself changed.
Every breath now carried a richness that surpassed anything the blessed land had possessed before. Mana flowed freely through the surroundings, so concentrated that it formed faint streams of shimmering light visible to the naked eye.
It was as though the heavens themselves had blessed this land.
The entire Sovereign Blessed Land was not merely changing.
It was being reborn.
Then, as the transformation reached its peak—
BOOM!
An enormous pillar of pure spiritual light erupted from beneath the central mountain, piercing straight into the heavens.
The already dense spiritual energy multiplied once again.
It became so rich that faint particles of light floated through the air like countless glowing stars.
Every breath one took here felt refreshing beyond words.
The surrounding vegetation transformed before Victor’s eyes.
Ordinary trees gradually evolved into spiritual trees.
Wild flowers bloomed with vibrant spiritual radiance.
Even the nearby spirit beasts roared joyfully as their bloodlines were quietly nourished by the strengthened Mana Vein.
Victor slowly closed his eyes.
Taking one deep breath...
He immediately sensed the difference.
Cultivating here for a single hour would easily surpass an entire day of cultivation elsewhere.
For ordinary cultivators, this was already a heaven-defying opportunity.
For geniuses...
The effect would be even more astonishing.
Victor slowly opened his eyes.
"Satisfactory."
A faint smile appeared on his handsome face.
The Sovereign Blessed Land had finally become worthy of serving as the foundation of the Sovereign Salvatore Family.
Just then—
The Eternal Legacy System sounded once more.
[Ding! Mana Vein successfully upgraded!]
[Family Territory has completed its first evolution!]
[The Sovereign Blessed Land’s spiritual density has increased significantly.]
[Future cultivation efficiency for all family members has permanently increased.]
Victor nodded slightly.
Everything was progressing exactly as planned.
His gaze swept across the endless mountain range one final time before preparing to return.
Then...
A familiar face suddenly surfaced in his mind.
Austin Salvatore.
The young genius of the Blackstone City branch.
Victor’s golden eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
"A broken engagement..."
"A fallen genius..."
"A mysterious ring..."
The corners of his lips curved into an amused smile.
"The signs couldn’t be more obvious."
"If my guess is correct..."
"There truly is someone inside that ring."
Although he had never met Austin personally...
Everything Magnus had described fit together almost perfectly.
Victor wasn’t worried.
If Austin truly possessed extraordinary fortune, then that fortune would ultimately belong to the Salvatore Family.
After all...
Austin was one of his own.
Family members growing stronger only made the family stronger.
There was no reason for Victor to interfere unless absolutely necessary.
He slowly looked toward the distant horizon.
Far beyond countless mountains...
Blackstone City lay waiting.
"I wonder..."
"...how things are progressing there."
...
At that very moment...
Inside the Salvatore Family estate of Blackstone City...
An oppressive silence filled the great hall.
Dozens of people watched coldly as a pale young man stood alone in the center of the room.
His clothes were simple.
His face was slightly thin.
Yet despite his weakened appearance...
His eyes burned with unwavering determination.
Austin Salvatore’s fists slowly tightened.
His nails dug into his palms until fresh blood began trickling between his fingers.
Standing opposite him was an elegantly dressed young woman.
She possessed delicate features and graceful bearing.
Her beautiful face, however, carried nothing but indifference.
She looked at Austin as though he were beneath her notice.
Behind her stood the powerful experts of the Whitecliff Family.
Their expressions were filled with ridicule.
Austin slowly raised his head.
His black eyes met hers directly.
His voice was calm...
Yet every word carried restrained anger.
"Nellie Whitecliff..."
"...are you truly determined to go this far?"
The hall fell completely silent.
No one noticed...
That upon Austin’s finger rested an ancient black ring.
At that very moment...
A faint, mysterious glow quietly flickered across its surface.
It lasted for only an instant...
Before disappearing once again.