Tong Yuan Protector responded and led Taichu and the others into this mysterious place.
Inside, the air was thick with mist, and the architecture was both ancient and strange. Before long, they arrived at a magnificent hall.
As the group entered the main hall, they felt an overwhelming pressure, and the powerful figures standing on both sides exuded terrifying auras.
An old man sat at the head of the hall, exuding a powerful and profound aura.
The old man looked everyone over, and finally fixed his gaze on Six-Eared Macaque.
After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "You actually received the Old Ancestor's inheritance! Did the Old Ancestor ultimately perish?"
Upon hearing these words, a sense of sorrow filled the entire hall.
Six-Eared Macaque stepped forward and bowed. "Our Old Ancestor has indeed perished."
As he spoke, he took out a small golden boat and held it in his palm.
"This flying vehicle was probably something left behind in the rush when our Old Ancestor sent you away. Today, Six-Eared Macaque is returning it to the clan."
The old man did not look at the small boat in Six-Eared Macaque's hands, and remained silent for a long time.
He then spoke slowly, "Before the Old Ancestor passed away, did he leave any instructions?"
Six-Eared Macaque looked at the old man with a solemn expression. "Our Old Ancestor has commanded me to lead the Demon Ape Clan to glory."
As soon as Six-Eared Macaque finished speaking, a voice rang out from inside the hall:
"With your current cultivation level, how can you lead my Demon Ape Clan to glory? Do you know how glorious my Demon Ape Clan was in the past?"
"Shut up! This is the decision of our Old Ancestor, how dare you question it!"
The elder at the head of the hall shouted angrily, and the entire hall fell silent.
Six-Eared Macaque bowed and looked at the many powerful figures:
"My strength is indeed weak now. I am just conveying the Old Ancestor's last words. Finding the Demon Ape Clan was also the Old Ancestor's dying wish."
"As for the Demon Ape Clan, whether they continue to live here or emerge to fight for supremacy, Six-Eared Macaque dare not make a decision. It is all up to you to decide. Knowing that my Demon Ape Clan is still alive in the world, Six-Eared Macaque say that I have fulfilled my Old Ancestor's wish."
"I am the Third Elder of this branch. When our Old Ancestor was in danger, he used his great magic to teleport us out, which is how we survived."
"Now that you have received the Old Ancestor, we should naturally take you as our leader and respect you. In the future, when we find the main base of our Demon Ape Clan, we will surely be able to rebuild our glory."
After a moment's hesitation, Liu Er said, "Six-Eared Macaque Third Elder, you may not know this, but our Demon Ape Clan is now reduced to this single branch."
"What--?"
The old man was struck dumb, his eyes instantly glazed over. "My Demon Ape Clan was so powerful, how could only one branch remain? The White Emperor lineage, have they all perished?"
"That's right. Not only our Demon Ape Clan, but even the White Emperor has fallen. My master has already obtained the White Emperor's inheritance and gained the recognition of the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron. The White Emperor's lineage is now reduced to just this one branch."
After Six-Eared Macaque finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the hall. After a long while, intense fluctuations of magical power rose and fell.
The elder at the head of the group, sensing the pressure from Six-Eared Macaque and his companions, waved his hand, and the fluctuating magical power vanished without a trace.
"The White Emperor has also perished; where is the Heaven Suppressing Cauldron now?"
Taichu stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Could you please cover this place? The appearance of the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron may attract unnecessary trouble. When I first summoned the Heaven Suppressing Cauldron, it was noticed by various powerful figures."
"It's alright, this place has its own unique features, so you can rest assured."
Upon hearing the old man's words, Taichu immediately took out the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron.
The moment the powerful figures saw the Primordial Chaos Heaven Suppressing Cauldron appear, a surge of grief and indignation welled up in their hearts once again.
"Third Brother, now only we are left of the White Emperor lineage. Why don't we reappear in the Present World and avenge the White Emperor and our Old Ancestor?"
"Fifth Elder is right, Third Elder, even if we have to fight to the last drop of blood, we will avenge our grievances."
"You must not act rashly. If we emerge now, wouldn't that just be playing into their hands? If we perish, then the grudge between our Old Ancestor and the White Emperor will be completely unavoidable."
The Fifth Elder looked at the Third Elder with great emotion:
"So we're just going to wait here like this? Do we really expect him to lead us to rebuild our glory and avenge our Old Ancestor and the White Emperor?"
As he spoke, he pointed at Six-Eared Macaque.
Six-Eared Macaque looked at the Fifth Elder with neither arrogance nor servility. "I know that my strength is weak and I will not be the leader of this branch as the Third Elder said. The Fifth Elder does not need to be so concerned."
"Fifth brother, are you not even respecting the Old Ancestor's choice?"
"Third Brother, of course I will not disobey the Old Ancestor's choice, but, but..."
"That's enough. He's just weak right now, but his cultivation will definitely surpass yours and mine in the future."
Upon hearing this, Six-Eared Macaque cupped his hands and stepped forward, saying, "Third Elder, Fifth Elder is right. My strength is indeed weak, and I certainly cannot become the leader of the Demon Ape Clan."
The Third Elder said dismissively, "Young Master Six-Eared Macaque, do you know why the Old Ancestor chose you?"
The question asked by the Third Elder was something Six-Eared Macaque hadn't considered before; he had assumed that the Old Ancestor was exhausted and had no other choice.
"When I saw the Old Ancestor, I felt that Old Ancestor was already on his last legs. It seems that the Old Ancestor did not have much time left, so Old Ancestor chose me. I wonder if I am right? Please enlighten me, Third Elder!"
The Third Elder smiled and looked at Six-Eared Macaque:
"That's not the case. Our Old Ancestor was only one step away from entering the Emperor Realm. How could he have turned to the Dao so easily?"
"The Old Ancestor chose you, which means you have extraordinary qualities. Besides your talent and aptitude, your heart for the Dao is the most important. Do you intend to disappoint the Old Ancestor's expectations?"
"May I ask, Third Elder, what stage has your cultivation reached?"
"I am at the half -Half-Step Supreme Realm peak."
"What about the Fifth Elder?"
"The Fifth Elder is also at the Half-Step Supreme Realm!"
"What is the lowest cultivation level within this main hall?"
"Everyone inside this hall is an elite of our clan, and their minimum cultivation level is at the Great Dao Realm!"
Upon hearing this, the people of the Taichu couldn't help but gasp.
Six-Eared Macaque remained unfazed and continued to look at the Third Elder: "Those present are all powerful members of my Demon Ape Clan. How could I, a mere third-tier True Lord, possibly command them?"
"Young Master, you are mistaken. It is true that our Demon Ape Clan values strength, but the bloodline of our race is also paramount."
"Since you have received the Old Ancestor's inheritance, you naturally possess the most noble demonic ape bloodline. Your future cultivation will be limitless, so how can you judge it based on a single moment?"
"Even though the Fifth Elder questions your strength, given time, you will surely rise to prominence and lead our Demon Ape Clan to restore its glory. Do you intend to defy the Old Ancestor's will?"
Six-Eared Macaque had no way to refute the Third Elder's words.
Six-Eared Macaque said with a solemn expression, "Third Elder, since I have a sect, I naturally respect my sect. I wonder what the Third Elder thinks about this."
"Hahaha, Young Master, since you are the Young Master of my Demon Ape Clan, my Demon Ape Clan should naturally follow your Young Master and belong to your sect."
"Let alone the fact that another master also received the White Emperor's inheritance, even if that were not the case, we should still follow the Young Master's choice."
After saying this, the old man bowed and knelt down, and all the powerful figures in the hall also knelt down in unison. "We pay our respects to the Young Master and the Sect Leader."
Taichu and Six-Eared Macaque quickly told everyone to get up.
"In that case, I am grateful for everyone's kindness and will accept your offer. I will definitely work hard to cultivate and lead my Demon Ape Clan to regain its former glory!"
"We will obey our Young Master's command and restore the glory of the Demon Ape Clan!"
"May I ask, Third Elder, what is so special about this Illusory Star Valley?"
The Third Elder stood up. "This place is a secluded and isolated place called Illusory Star Valley. It was the dwelling place of some reclusive clans in ancient times."
"Our Demon Ape Clan was guided by the Ancient Spirit Clan to migrate from the Mist Forest to the Illusory Star Valley."
Six-Eared Macaque looked at the Third Elder with curiosity. "Third Elder, it is rumored that those powerful figures who fell in the Mist Forest were killed by my Demon Ape Clan?"