Chapter 341 Distant Ancestor Thalion (Person Name)

"Truly?"

The old clan leader’s eyes flickered slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he added, “The Blazing Sun Soaring Void Art—if it truly originated from the Qi Kingdom (Location), then it would indeed align with the records.”

"Oh?"

Eldrin’s eyes flickered slightly, and everyone turned their gaze toward the old clan leader.

Under the gazes of the group, the old clan leader nodded and began recounting in a measured tone, "The founding ancestor of our Chen Clan from Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) did indeed originate from an immortal lineage of Qi Kingdom (Location)."

"It is said that due to a great upheaval in the past, the founding ancestor of our Chen Clan was forced to flee from the Qi Kingdom and take refuge in the Verdant Chariot Mountain. Thus began the lineage of our Chen Clan that endures to this day."

The old clan leader spoke, a flicker of reminiscence crossing his face. "At first, our Chen Clan of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) still maintained occasional contact with Qi Kingdom (Location). But after our founding ancestor passed away in meditation, the treacherous journey across great distances gradually diminished our interactions."

Back in the day, when Elder Daoxu was still alive, he once paid a visit to the Chen Clan of the Qi Kingdom. However, after Elder Daoxu fell in battle during the Beast Tide Rebellion, all ties between the 2 sides were severed.

As Chen Changxuan recounted the tale, Eldrin came to grasp the essence of this ancient legacy.

The Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) had been established for over 4 100 years. During the first 1 to 2 100 years, while the founding elders of the Zhuzi and Daozi generations still lived, they maintained some connection with the Chen Clan of the Qi Kingdom (Location).

It was only because the distance spanned several million li that the interactions between the 2 sides remained confined to the Foundation Establishment high-level realm.

Moreover, due to the immense distance, the Foundation Establishment Elders of the family had only visited the Chen Clan in the Qi Kingdom (Location) once or twice.

The last time a Dao-generation elder from the Chen family visited the Qi Kingdom was 3 100 years ago, when the former clan leader, Chen Daoxu, broke through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage.

At that time, the old clan leader hadn't even broken through to Foundation Establishment. Yet Patriarch Chen Daoxu of that generation already possessed the makings of a Purple Mansion expert. The entire clan was still in its golden age, making his return a truly triumphant homecoming.

Unfortunately, 60 years later, the beast tide erupted. The former clan leader, Chen Daoxu (Person Name), led the older generation of the clan into battle. As a result, nearly all of the Chen Clan's senior cultivators perished, including the 2 Foundation Establishment Elders who fell in combat. This effectively severed all ties with the Chen Clan of Qi Kingdom (Location).

In those years, Chen Changxuan had just established his foundation, and his knowledge of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) in the Qi Kingdom (Location) was extremely limited. He had no means whatsoever to contact the Chen Clan hundreds of thousands of miles away in the Qi Kingdom (Location).

In truth, even if contact had been established, the Qi Kingdom's Chen Immortal Clan could offer little substantial assistance. The distance separating them was far too vast, and the Chen clan's strength in Qi Kingdom likely differed little from that of Verdant Chariot Mountain in its prime.

From that point on, the Chen Immortal Clan of the Qi Kingdom severed all ties with the Chen Clan of Verdant Chariot Mountain. In the blink of an eye, 3 100 years had passed—even Eldrin was now over 2 100 years old.

Over the years, although the Chen family had gradually flourished, most cultivators who knew of the Chen Clan from the Qi Kingdom had undergone seclusion until their life essence faded. By now, even the old clan leader retained only fragmented knowledge of their legacy.

The new generation of cultivators knew nothing of its origins, and in truth, even if they had known, they would have felt little connection to it.

"After hundreds of years, I never imagined we could reconnect with the Chen Clan of Qi Kingdom. Surely our ancestors, knowing this from beyond the grave, would find great comfort in their hearts."

After finishing his words, the old clan leader looked toward Kael and said, "Bring them to see me."

Kael gave a nod, then turned and flew toward the Guest Welcoming Peak. Soon after, he returned with the 2 siblings, their faces taut with tension, and brought them before the rear mountains.

Chen Xuhuan followed him all the way to the foot of the back mountain. When his gaze fell upon the 2 figures ahead, an involuntary shudder coursed through his heart.

Being Foundation Establishment cultivators after all, the moment the siblings laid eyes on the 2 figures, they sensed they were likely Golden Core Realm experts. They promptly dropped to their knees and declared,

“Your humble servants, Chen Xuhuan and Chen Xuling, pay our respects to you 2 True Persons!”

"Hmm."

Eldrin’s gaze calmly assessed the 2, then he nodded. "It is indeed the Lieyang Lingxu Jue (Cultivation Method)."

The Solar Ascendancy Art alone was insufficient for definitive confirmation, so Eldrin invoked another spell known as Bloodline Tracing Art.

This art could discern bloodline power. Though the 2 were separated by hundreds of years from the bloodline of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), it could still identify an approximate connection.

After a long moment, Eldrin withdrew his spell and nodded. "Based on bloodline tracing, their ancestors from 10 generations back share relatively close kinship with our bloodline."

The bloodline from 10 generations prior was very close to theirs, which was essentially sufficient to confirm the relationship between the 2 parties.

"That settles it."

The old clan leader nodded, his gaze resting on the 2 siblings as a warm smile graced his lips. "I am Chen Changxuan, a great-grandson of the distant ancestor Thalion (Person Name). Our generational ties are likely too tangled to unravel, so you may simply address me as Ancestor."

Seeing the old clan leader being so courteous, the 2 siblings couldn't conceal their ecstatic expressions.

Chen Xuhuan promptly prostrated himself and spoke with fervor, "Your junior Chen Xuhuan, accompanied by my clan sister Chen Xuling, pays respects to the 2 Ancestors."

"There is no need for formalities."

Eldrin said calmly, "The blood ties between us have grown somewhat distant. In mortal terms, the generational gap spans over a dozen generations. It would be far more straightforward to determine seniority by cultivation realm—not only cleaner and more efficient, but it also avoids unnecessary complications."

He glanced at the 2 figures and, with a sweep of his sleeve, gently raised them to their feet. A faint smile graced his lips as he inquired, “You have come from the ancestral vein of Qi Kingdom. It seems you bear matters of great importance?”

"Exactly!"

Hearing this, Chen Xuling quickly interjected, "We have come seeking aid."

"Oh?"

Eldrin exchanged a glance with the old clan leader, his eyes flickering subtly.

As the siblings recounted their tale, the group quickly understood the reason for their visit.

The Chen Clan of Qi Kingdom (Location) had inherited its legacy for over 8 100 years, making it the oldest immortal family in Mingzhou of Qi Kingdom (Location). Yet their journey had been fraught with countless trials throughout these years.

The Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) has held dominion over Ming Province in the Qi Kingdom (Location) for 8 100 years. For the first 6 centuries, they remained a Foundation Establishment clan. It was only 2 100 years ago, after exhausting 6 centuries of accumulated resources in an all-or-nothing gamble, that the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) finally ascended to become 1 of Ming Province's 5 great Purple Mansion clans.

Unfortunately, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) of the Qi Kingdom (Location) had long ago provoked a formidable enemy, and their development had never truly flourished.

This matter traces back to Thalion, the distant ancestor of the Chen family from Verdant Chariot Mountain. In his youth, Thalion had achieved Foundation Establishment through his own cultivation, making him 1 of the most exceptional talents across Ming Province within the Qi Kingdom.

Unfortunately, due to a twist of fate, he fell out with the former top prodigy of Mingzhou—Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name).

At first, it was of little consequence. After all, both were exceptionally gifted talents rarely seen among Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) held no fear toward Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name).

However, Mo the Ancient 1 had broken through to the Violet Mansion Realm over 4 100 years ago. Faced with such a formidable foe, the Far Ancestor Thalion was forced to flee to the Chu Kingdom, where he established what is now the Chen Immortal Clan.

The Ancient 1 Mo was a man of relatively upright character. After Thalion fled far away to the Chu Kingdom, he did not pursue the matter with the Chen Immortal Clan.

Yet the most crucial point was that Mo the Ancient 1's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, ultimately breaking through to the Golden Core Realm 3 100 years ago.

After Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) achieved the Golden Core breakthrough, though he no longer dwelled on the youthful rivalries and grievances of his past, his disciples harbored deep resentment over those bygone conflicts. They persistently subjected the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) to relentless harassment, consistently suppressing the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) of Qi Kingdom (Location) through every conceivable means.

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