Age Of The Endless Star Ocean Chapter 240: The True Population Base of the Song Clan - Novel Cool

Chapter 240: The True Population Base of the Song Clan

Chapter 240: The True Population Base of the Song Clan

Upon deducing this point, everyone found it reasonable.

Although the Blood Bodhi produced on the Blood Lift Floating Continent has the effect of enhancing the genetic lineage potential of living beings, through the information provided by the Clan Head earlier, they were all aware of the drawbacks of the Blood Bodhi.

The quantity of Blood Bodhi that a single organism can use is limited, and it can only use Blood Bodhi of the same rank as itself.

Therefore, the Blood Bodhi has a limited effect on enhancing the genetic lineage of a single organism. Unless the organism’s genetic lineage is already at the limit of its current stage, or its lineage is extremely low, the effect of using the Blood Bodhi is minimal.

This also significantly reduces the value of this resource. While it may be considered important, it certainly does not qualify as a strategic resource for the clan.

Thus, the clan has implemented a free-range system that allows for two rounds of harvesting every hundred years, primarily targeting mid to low-rank Blood Bodhi to supply clan members of the second rank and above, helping to elevate their genetic lineage slightly.

Specifically, it aims to boost the clan members' normally 20-rated genetic lineage to around 31. This would place them in the second tier of the 31-50 genetic lineage spectrum, entering the ranks of high-quality Star Sea organisms.

In terms of effectiveness, it can increase the cultivation speed of Guiding Technique by about 20%, which, when combined with the Nether Energy Training Platform on the Flame Torch Warship, is just barely adequate.

For nearly two hundred years, the clan has been following this arrangement. Song Chi, Song You, and others could have benefited from this, but unfortunately, they were not born within the clan. When they returned two years ago, the Blood Bodhi harvested by the clan had already been depleted, leading to the delay until now.

However, once the new round of harvesting is complete, the clan is expected to provide the Tenth Direct Line with a sufficient quantity of Blood Bodhi.

...

Returning to the main topic, given the various limitations of the Blood Bodhi, it is natural that the clan would not send a Fifth-Rank ancestor to oversee the situation.

Even though the Song family has a legacy of nearly three thousand years, the number of Fifth-Rank Flame Torch Captains is extremely low. Unless it involves resources, Star Sea Floating Continents, or civilizational ruins that are crucial to the clan's legacy and growth, such high-level beings would not be easily mobilized.

In short, the value of the Blood Lift Floating Continent is not significant enough.

While the eighteen people were chatting, twenty warships, ranging from hundreds of meters to kilometers, suddenly landed at the fortress's other side. It seemed they had noticed the presence of the eighteen people, and twenty figures, both male and female, emerged from the twenty Flame Torch Warships.

One of the well-informed members of the Song family's eighteen people whispered:

"That's the Golden Lion Baron Family. The leader is the third son of the current baron, 'Gran Philip.' This third son of the Golden Lion Baron ascended to the Third Rank two years ago. It is said that he once fought three Third-Rank Flame Torch Captains from a notorious pirate group in the Chaotic Star Domain and killed all three."

He continued, "I’ve heard that the Golden Lion Baron Manor is currently selecting the Crowned Son among the current generation. The expedition to the Blood Lift Floating Continent will likely be one of the trials."

Hearing this series of information, everyone nodded thoughtfully.

At this moment, Song Chi was recalling the relevant information about the Golden Lion Baron Manor and the Crowned Son.

The Crowned Son of the Golden Lion Baron is similar to the Song Clan's sequence candidates each generation, being a key focus of the Golden Lion Baron Family. According to his knowledge, the number of Crowned Sons in each generation of the Golden Lion Baron Family is less than ten. Although their combat power does not match that of the Song Clan's sequence, they are still highly renowned figures.

As for why the Golden Lion Baron Family is here, Song Chi understands the reason.

According to the information provided by the Clan Head, the Blood Lift Floating Continent was first discovered by a member of their family. However, due to the nearly Fourth-Rank peak Floatland Shield on the surface of the floating continent, it was difficult for them to break through it alone. Therefore, they shared this floating continent with the Song Clan.

They hoped to use the Song Clan's methods to easily enter and exit this Fourth-Rank Star Sea Floating Continent.

The Golden Lion Baron Family, also known as the Philip Family, has a legacy of nearly two thousand years, making it one of the prominent families that rose during the later stages of the principality.

Compared to the Golden Shark Chen Clan, the Golden Lion Baron Family has a deeper foundation. At least, they currently have nearly ten Fourth-Rank Flame Torch Captains in their clan, and while there are no Fifth-Rank beings, they are still considered the top family in the Golden Lion Star Domain.

The Philip Family has always had a close relationship with the Song Clan. The upper echelons of both families often intermarry, making their relationship extremely close.

It is said that the wife of one of the current Fifth-Rank ancestors of the Song Clan is from the Golden Lion Baron Manor.

Due to this relationship, the Golden Lion Baron Family immediately thought of collaborating with the Song Clan when they found it difficult to develop the Blood Lift Floating Continent independently.

As he pondered, the twenty people from the other side had already approached. Gran Philip, the leader, smiled and spoke up first.

"Brothers of the Song Clan, I have long heard that the eighteen candidates for the seventh sequence of Dinghai have been decided. It is a great honor to meet you all today."

There was no superficial competition or conflict. The twenty people from the Golden Lion Baron Family are the most outstanding of the younger generation. Besides their exceptional Fire Seed talents, they are also adept in social skills, ensuring no one acts out of line.

Despite the close relationship between the two families, they often claim a comprehensive cooperation and mutual defense alliance, but in terms of influence, the Song Clan, with its longer legacy, deeper foundation, and stronger power, naturally holds the dominant position.

Both clans are well aware of this, though no one would mention it outright, it is a tangible reality.

Seeing the other side take the initiative to flatter them, Song Ze replied with a smile.

"Third Young Master, you flatter us. We are the same. For the upcoming expedition to the Blood Lift Floating Continent, we will need to support each other and stand together."

The new round of Blood Bodhi harvesting is about to begin, and the twenty people from the Golden Lion Baron Family will join them in entering the Blood Lift Floating Continent. This preliminary greeting is not about genuine mutual aid but ensures that if they meet inside the Blood Lift Floating Continent, they will not act against each other.

After exchanging pleasantries, both sides quickly parted ways. In the crowd of the Golden Lion Baron Family, someone asked in confusion:

"Third Young Master, what do you think of the combat power of the eighteen candidates from the Song Clan? How do they compare to us?"

Hearing this, many people in the crowd had their eyes flicker with curiosity, clearly interested in the Song Clan's eighteen candidates.

However, Gran Philip, the leader, sighed softly and said:

"Having ambition is good, but don't entertain any other thoughts. The foundation of the Song Clan of Dinghai is not something we can match. As for their combat power, let me put it simply: you’ll understand when I say this.

"Among those eighteen people just now, at least three of their warships are more powerful than mine."

Upon hearing his words, the young clan members of the Golden Lion Baron Manor behind him fell silent, with most of them showing a flash of astonishment in their eyes.

"Third Young Master, that's quite an exaggeration, isn't it? You are one of the family's Crowned Sons. Without mentioning the current sequence of the Song Clan, could it really be that even those below the sequence are stronger than you?"

Hearing this, a bitter expression appeared in Gran Philip's eyes.

"Although I am reluctant to admit it, this is the reality. The base population of the Song Clan of Dinghai is too large, and among them are many with significant opportunities."

"Population base? The Song Clan has fewer than ten million clan members, and our family's clan members recently broke the four million mark..."

Someone asked in confusion.

The answer they received was extremely shocking to the few Philip Family members who had doubts.

"Do you really think that the numbers displayed on the surface represent the true number of clan members of a major family? Our family has been passed down for over 1,700 years, even with the high mortality rate of exploring the alien star domains, it can't possibly be only four million people..."

Gran Philip's eyes flickered. This was not a secret, so he did not hide it and continued to explain.

"The actual number of clan members in our family has long exceeded twenty million. As for the other clan members, most of them are distributed across the high-level garrison star domains in the alien star domains. Among them, those with outstanding talents return to the family through relay warships every year and live in the ancestral lands for a long time to maintain their sense of belonging to the family."

Hearing the number twenty million, the young members of the Philip Family were stunned. Soon, someone asked again:

"What about the Song Clan?"

Gran Philip shook his head.

"I'm not sure, but the elders in the clan speculate that the true number of Song Clan members might exceed one hundred million."

"Whoa!"

The word "hundred million" caused several sharp intakes of breath.

"This is still relatively good. It is said that the Rosetta Royal Family of our principality has over five hundred million bloodline clan members, and the Eagle Family is not much worse. So, we still have a long way to go, and the future of our family is also long. We must never be complacent..."

...

Song Chi and the other eighteen members of the Song Clan were unaware of the subsequent events among the Philip Family members. After touring the space fortress, they each found an empty berth and summoned their warships, making final adjustments for the upcoming journey to the Blood Lift Floating Continent.

Inside the Cobalt Number, Song Chi was not on the warship but had entered the cultivation secret realm.

Under the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], he waved his hand, and soon the second Tier 4 Void Demon began to gradually unseal. Seeing this, he quickly communicated with the [Enslavement Badge] component outside using his mind. A red light soon fell from the sky.

The result was not good, and the first enslavement attempt quickly failed.

Compared to the injured Void Demon from before, this fully intact Void Demon quickly recovered after Song Chi's first enslavement attempt failed.

It was only because the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had already completely restrained it, and Song Chi used the cultivation secret realm to limit it, that he was able to successfully enslave it after three consecutive attempts.

With this peak Tier 4 Void Demon successfully enslaved, Song Chi's preparations were now perfect.

Although he was in a hurry to obtain the silver components, he could not fully utilize the two trump cards, the Market Anchor Point and the Enslavement Seal: Frenzy. However, with one Tier 4 enslaved creature, a silver energy shield reinforced to Tier 4, and red hull armor also reinforced to Tier 4, Song Chi still had absolute confidence. At the very least, he was confident in retreating safely.

Time quickly passed, and the next day, outside the surface shield of the Blood Lift Floating Continent, thirty-eight Flame Torch Warships were quietly suspended.

Inside the thirty-eight frigates and cruisers, the clan members of the two major families were all eager to try. After all, whether it was the sequence or the Crowned Sons, they represented extraordinary significance in both families, and everyone wanted to give it a shot.

To the side of the thirty-eight Flame Torch Warships, there were two steel warships over three kilometers long. Compared to the thirty-eight frigates and cruisers, these two Skirmish Warships were the key to intimidating the entire Blood Lift Floating Continent below.

In the private communication between the Cobalt Number and Song Ze's warship, seeing the inquiring look in Song Chi's eyes, Song Ze explained proactively.

"The Flame Torch Warship on the right, with a hull over four kilometers, is the [Surging Red Savage] of our Song Clan's Tianmang Clan Elder. The one on the left is the [Deep Red Thorn] of the Philip Family."

Hearing Song Ze's explanation, Song Chi nodded in understanding.

At the same time, his gaze subconsciously returned to the [Surging Red Savage] Skirmish Warship of his Tianmang Clan Elder.

From what he knew, the Tianmang Clan Elder was an even more ancient existence than the Tianxu Clan Elder who guarded the entrance to the family's secret realm. His warship, the [Surging Red Savage], was said to have the capability to face a regular battleship. He wondered if this was true or not.

His speculation was destined to remain unanswered, as a black light suddenly shot out from the [Surging Red Savage] Skirmish Warship in his field of vision.

Just as Song Chi was curious, the black light landed directly on the surface shield of the Blood Lift Floating Continent below.

This black light, generated by some unknown component, quickly created a small opening in the nearly peak Tier 4 floating continent shield.

At the same time, a faint voice echoed clearly in the ears of Song Chi and the other thirty-eight people from the two Skirmish Warships.

"Go ahead, this opening can only last for one month. Remember to return on time."

Hearing this, the warships descended one by one toward the opening below. The opening was not large, with the widest part being less than two hundred meters. The frigates could enter directly, but the cruisers could not.

Finally, fewer than ten Tier 3 Flame Torch Captains had to temporarily store their warships in the Flame Seed Ancestral Aperture and enter the opening with their physical bodies, enduring the powerful origin rule pressure around the opening. They would then summon their warships afterward.

In the warship projection communication, Song Chi took the initiative to speak to Song Ze:

"Clan Brother Song Ze, I'll go ahead first. See you in a month!"

After saying this, waiting for Song Ze to nod with a light smile, he cut off the communication and the Cobalt Number quickly descended.

PS: The second chapter might be a bit late. Go to bed early.

(End of Chapter)

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