Chapter 156: Master Pagoda, I Want to Call upon My Ancestors!
Ye Guan patiently waited at the foot of Mount Lingxu. He turned upon sensing oncoming presences and found an old man and a young man walking toward him.
The old man was the Grand Elder of the Lingxu Blessed Land Grand Elder, while the young man was none other than Zhang Longhu.
Ye Guan broke out into a grin upon seeing them.
Zhang Longhu waved from afar and grinned, “Brother Ye, you’ve come!”
“I told you I’d come and visit,” said Ye Guan. However, he seemed to have recalled something as he asked hesitantly, “Did I bring trouble to the Lingxu Blessed Land?”
The Grand Elder shook his head, looking slightly unhappy, “What are you talking about? Young Master Ye, follow me.”
He brought Ye Guan and Zhang Longhu to the summit.
The Grand Elder turned to Ye Guan and smiled before asking, “Young Master Ye, are you here to sightsee or—”
Ye Guan went straight to the point. “Can I get the Lingxu Blessed Land’s support?”
Zhang Longhu looked at Ye Guan without saying anything, but he was slightly astonished. I didn’t expect him to just go straight to it.
“Of course,” said the Grand Elder. “Of course, but you have to give us a reason. It has to be an extremely compelling reason to the extent that we’ll have no choice but to support you.”
The Grand Elder said seriously, “Young Master Ye, I would definitely love to support you, but I’m sure you know that supporting you is a decision that will influence the Lingxu Blessed Land’s future.”
“I know.” Ye Guan nodded.
The three talked about many different topics, and they soon entered a massive hall.
Everyone in the hall turned to stare at Ye Guan, and they immediately acknowledged him upon seeing him.
What a powerful young swordsman! He was the youngest Sword Sovereign in the Guanxuan Universe, and he would most likely surpass Great Sword Sovereign Ye Yu’s record.
It was a pity that the Chosen One was his enemy.
Millions of years ago, any talent in the same generation as the Chosen One would inevitably be overshadowed and suppressed by the Chosen One. Even the two Martial Goddesses of the An Clan couldn’t overcome the Chosen One.
The Chosen One. It was a terrifying moniker, and the Chosen One was destined to become invincible. Everyone in the hall was aware of that, so they could only sigh to themselves upon thinking about Ye Guan.
Zhang Yuntian composed himself and smiled. “Welcome, Young Master Ye.”
Ye Guan cupped his fist and said, “My apologies for the intrusion, Leader Zhang.”
Zhang Yuntian smiled at Ye Guan without saying anything. He had to prove himself to obtain the recognition of the Lingxu Blessed Land.
Ye Guan thought about it before asking, “Can we speak privately?”
Zhang Yuntian nodded. “Sure”
Zhang Yuntian waved his hands, and everyone in the hall walked out.
The Grand Elder was about to leave, but Ye Guan said, “Grand Elder, Brother Longhu, please stay here.”
The two nodded and stood still.
Zhang Yuntian stared deeply at Ye Guan.
Ye Guan wordlessly opened his palm, and a terrifying force enveloped everyone in a flash.
“Martial force!” Zhang Yuntian shot up in his seat and stammered, “Y-you’re a Martial God?”
The Grand Elder and Zhang Longhu were stupefied as well. You’re a Martial God! What the heck?! Aren't you a Sword Sovereign? How come you’ve become a Martial God?
“I became a Martial God using the Sword Dao,” said Ye Guan.
The three stared blankly at Ye Guan.
Moments later, Zhang Yuntian walked away and paced about the hall.
He felt like going crazy. Damn! This is absolutely bizarre! A Sword Sovereign is already an extremely rare existence, but he’s also a Martial God? He’s a Martial God and a Sword Sovereign at the same time!
Isn’t he more terrifying than the Sword Master? God damn it! Who’s the real Chosen One here?
Zhang Yuntian went numb. Ye Guan’s revelation was beyond his understanding.
Ye Guan stood quietly. He knew that he had to prove himself to receive the support of other people. After all, who would help those with nothing to prove? This world was all about one’s connections and family background, but a connection could only prosper if there were benefits to gain. If others couldn’t benefit from you, no one would help you!
Zhang Yuntian stared solemnly at the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder nodded slightly.
Zhang Yuntian turned to Ye Guan and asked, “Young Master Ye, what do you want? Cultivation manuals? Cultivation resources? Tell me what you need. As long as we have it here, we’ll give it to you, no questions asked.”
“I have to leave,” said Ye Guan.
Zhang Yuntian froze. He looked confused as he asked, “Why?”
Ye Guan smiled and explained, “I’ll eventually bring trouble to you if I stay here for an extended period of time. You can just help me secretly; there’s no need to announce it to the world. That way, the fallout won’t be too much for you to bear if I lose.”
Zhang Yuntian’s expression turned complicated.
The Grand Elder was right. Ye Guan was indeed a kind young man.
Ye Guan continued. “My biggest problem is a cultivation ground for me to cultivate. The Immortal Treasures Pavilion has blacklisted me, so—”
Zhang Yuntian hurriedly said, “Let us provide you with a cultivation ground.”
Ye Guan cupped his fist and said, “Many thanks, Leader Zhang.”
Zhang Yuntian turned to the Grand Elder and said, “Grand Elder, bring Young Master Ye to our ancestral ground.”
The ancestral ground! The Grand Elder was stupefied. He didn’t expect Zhang Yuntian to be so generous to Ye Guan. However, he quickly nodded and said, “All right. Young Master Ye, follow me!”
With that, The Grand Elder led Ye Guan somewhere.
“Father,” Zhang Longhu said, “Young Master Ye is too talented.”
Zhang Yuntian nodded and replied, “He’s a true monstrous talent. I’m sure the entire Guanxuan Universe will tremble in shock the moment they find out that Ye Guan is a Martial God as well.”
Zhang Longhu smiled, but he pointed out. “Brother Ye’s enemy is the Chosen One.”
Zhang Yuntian went silent.
However, He soon gnashed his teeth and cried out, “I know, god damned it, so what if his enemy is the Chosen One? I’ve been cruising along my entire life, and it’s about time I take the risk and gamble.
”I’ll take this gamble, and if I win, our Lingxu Blessed Land will soar beyond the skies. I’m sure my spiritual tablet will stand at the helm of the other spirit tablets by then, and our descendants will definitely not forget me—their Ancestor Yuntian!”
“What if you lose?” Zhang Longhu asked.
“Then, I’ll put my spirit tablet up myself, and the future generation will remember me as the foolish Yuntian,” Zhang Yuntian said calmly.
Zhang Longhu was dumbfounded.
The Grand Elder brought Ye Guan behind a mountain and to a burial ground.
Ye Guan felt the presence of numerous powerful wills.
The Grand Elder explained, “Young Master Ye, we’ve arrived at the ancestral ground of Lingxu Blessed Land. This is also the inheritance area of the Lingxu Blessed Land.
”Our ancestors left their inheritance here to help the future generation of the Lingxu Blessed Land, but only our core disciples can access the ancestral ground.
”There had only been a few swordsmen among our ancestors, so this place may not be that useful when it comes to your Sword Dao. However, our ancestors can definitely help you when it comes to your cultivation base.”
The Grand Elder paused and said, “What you’ll get ultimately depends on you.”
“I understand.” Ye Guan nodded and said, “Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.” The Grand Elder smiled and said, “Go ahead, Young Master Ye.”
Ye Guan nodded and walked to the middle of the burial ground.
He quietly looked around.
“Mmhm?” A middle-aged man appeared in front of Ye Guan and assessed Ye Guan.
“A Sword Sovereign? No a Quasi-Great Sword Sovereign?”
The spirit tablets in the burial ground vibrated excitedly.
Moments later, hundreds of spirits emerged from beneath the burial ground.
The Grand Elder’s jaw fell to the floor. How come hundreds of ancestors came out?
He could still remember that only about a hundred ancestors had emerged when Zhang Longhu first visited the ancestral ground, but hundreds of ancestors had actually emerged for Ye Guan?
Ye Guan was shocked. They actually have so many ancestors?
Ye Guan sighed to himself. It seemed that truly powerful clans were indeed on a whole new level. A clan with hundreds of ancestors would only become stronger as long as its descendants weren’t a bunch of good-for-nothing.
Ye Guan seemed to have thought of something and asked, “Master Pagoda, does our clan have many ancestors?”
“Nope!” Little Pagoda said, “Those alive, plus your dad, sums up to a grand total of two.”
“Two?” Ye Guan shook his head and muttered, “My clan is indeed miserable. Doesn’t that mean that my fate is sealed, even if I were to call upon my ancestors for help in a dire situation?”
Little Pagoda went silent. Foolish child! I really want to tell you that either of those two are invincible, unparalleled beings!
“Hahaha…” The middle-aged man in front of Ye Guan boisterously laughed. “A Quasi-Great Sword Sovereign! Our Zhang Clan is about to soar beyond the skies! We’re about to flourish! Hahaha…”
“Wait!” An elder grabbed Ye Guan’s hands. His voice trembled as he asked, “Why do I sense a hint of Martial Aura from you?”
Martial Aura? Ye Guan pondered briefly before taking a step. He had taken just a step, but a terrifying martial force swept across the ancestral ground, forcing the spirits to return to their spirit tablets.
The elder couldn’t believe his eyes. “You’re a Sword Sovereign and a Martial God? What the fuck?”
The remaining spirit tablets quivered, and more spirits emerged.
He’s both a Sword Sovereign and a Martial God! The spirits stared at Ye Guan in disbelief. It’s already impressive enough to become a Sword Sovereign, but this brat is actually a Martial God as well? This is unprecedented!
The spirits were thrilled after their initial shock.
“What are you guys kicking up a fuss for?” a cold voice echoed from a silent spirit tablet “He’s not a descendant of our Zhang Clan.”
The spirits froze, and their expressions turned ugly upon taking a closer look at Ye Guan. He’s not our descendant! What nonsense is this?
Ye Guan turned to where the cold voice had come from, and a woman in a long dress emerged from the spirit tablet. She was a tall woman with striking features, but her coldness was reminiscent of an icy cavern.
The spirits made way for her.
The woman walked up to Ye Guan and stared at him. “Explain.”
Ye Guan thought about it before replying, “I am good friends with Zhang Longhu.”
The woman was silent for a few moments before she pointed out. “So they want to invest in you?”
Ye Guan nodded. “That’s right.”
The woman looked at Ye Guan. “Who is your enemy?”
Ye Guan calmly replied, “The Chosen One.”
The spirits froze, and their expressions turned strange. His enemy is actually the Chosen One of this generation?
The woman gazed deeply at Ye Guan and asked, “Are you aware that the Chosen One of the previous generation was the Sword Master?”
Ye Guan nodded. “I know.”
“Are you confident?” asked the woman.
Ye Guan didn’t avoid the woman’s gaze. He stared right into her eyes and said, “I have never lost to anyone in the same cultivation realm as me, and I have never been afraid to face even those ten realms higher than me!”
The spirits were rendered speechless.