He had an especially deep impression of this cheap grandfather of his.
Overbearing, powerful, and fiercely protective of his own.
He had single-handedly suppressed the sixteen great Destiny Factions. When he said kill, he killed—such boldness was truly rare under heaven.
But since the other party had specifically sought him out, he could not help but think more deeply about it.
"Enough, no need to fuss about it. Just listen to this old man say a few words."
At that moment, Chen Wudao's voice rang through the great hall.
Chen Badao immediately bowed toward the void. "Your son greets Father."
Chen Hongmian and the others hurriedly followed with a salute. "Greetings, Grandfather."
"Mm." Chen Wudao answered faintly, his voice devoid of joy or sorrow.
So this grandfather was actually this aloof?
Still, it did suit the bearing of a High Person.
Chen Wen's heart stirred.
He gained another impression of his own grandfather.
"Little Wen, these past sixteen years, you truly have suffered."
As he spoke, Chen Wudao abruptly changed the subject. "But only by enduring hardship upon hardship can one rise above others."
This old bastard.
Chen Wen silently took back his moment of gratitude.
"Thank him. What are you standing there for?" Chen Hongmian lightly nudged Chen Wen and whispered.
I... #%@&
Cursing inwardly, Chen Wen forced out a polite smile. "Grandfather's teachings are correct. Your grandson will certainly remember them well."
"Mm, not bad."
Chen Wudao nodded before continuing, "What I am going to discuss next concerns the Lineage rules."
"My Chen Clan has, from ancient times until now, had one rule that cannot be changed."
"The younger generation of the Lineage must be sent out for training before reaching adulthood. Only on the day they turn eighteen may they return."
"But given Little Wen's special circumstances, and the fact that he has already spent sixteen years outside, he is specially permitted to return early."
"At that time, he may participate in the Coming-of-Age Ceremony to determine his imperial heir rank."
"What about compensation? You do not think this matter can simply be let go, do you?"
The instant Chen Wudao finished speaking, Ye Chenyan immediately opened her mouth.
As she spoke, her voice suddenly rose. "Do not forget that my son suffered for sixteen years for nothing because of the Lineage's incompetence."
"Father, Little Wen truly has suffered." Chen Badao drew a deep breath.
Chen Wudao ignored Chen Badao's plea and instead said to Ye Chenyan, "Little Ye, then what compensation do you want?"
"Directly assign his imperial heir rank, grant him ten entries into the Ancestral Land, two chances to participate in the Holy War, and reward him with one billion God Source."
"That is all for now. I will bring up anything else I think of later."
The corners of Chen Wudao's mouth twitched nonstop.
This was not asking for compensation. This was dividing up the household.
After a long while, Chen Wudao finally said leisurely, "Little Ye, I understand that you feel sorry for your son. Back then, we truly did wrong Little Wen."
"But everything the Lineage does is for the sake of everlasting Immortality, so I hope you can also understand the Lineage's difficulties."
Ye Chenyan shook her head. "I understand, but as a mother, I cannot agree."
"If a mother cannot even fight for her own child's rights, then what use is she?"
Chen Wudao fell silent for a long moment before saying, "How about this: one Holy War slot, or one opportunity to enter the Ancestral Land for cultivation."
"You may choose one. This is the greatest compensation I can secure for Little Wen."
A Holy War slot?
What the hell was that?
Chen Wen's eyes suddenly lit up from the side.
Chen Hongmian began explaining, "It was left behind from the primordial age. If one truly traces it back, it may date all the way to the era of the ancient immortals."
"It is said that those who participate in the Holy War may have a chance to obtain a supreme inheritance and find an opportunity to break through to the Great Emperor realm."
At this point, Chen Hongmian drew a deep breath. "They may even have a chance to challenge that legendary realm."
"This Holy War only opens once every ten years. Even our Destiny Imperial Clan has only twenty slots."
"In order to obtain a slot, everyone in the Lineage has been grinding their teeth and training with all their might."
"For Grandfather to be willing to offer one slot now is already extremely, extremely unbelievable."
"As for entering the Ancestral Land for cultivation, that is also a very good opportunity, but compared to a Holy War slot, it falls far short."
So that was how it was.
Then he absolutely had to join this Holy War.
In an instant, Chen Wen had already made his decision.
This time, Ye Chenyan fell silent.
She also knew that everything must not be taken too far. When it was time to stop, one had to stop.
Cultivating in the Ancestral Land was an excellent opportunity to grow stronger, and it was not overly dangerous.
As for a Holy War slot, there was even less need to say it—it was a sacred place all cultivators yearned for.
But it was also extremely dangerous.
Then again, there was nothing wrong with a mother protecting her child, but she absolutely could not strangle his future.
Given the talent Chen Wen had displayed so far,
he might not necessarily be unable to participate in the Holy War a year from now.
"Let our son decide for himself." Chen Badao spoke up at the right moment.
Ye Chenyan nodded, then looked at Chen Wen. "Son, what do you think?"
"There is no one else here. You do not need to worry about too much." Chen Badao also chimed in.
"Mother, I understand how you feel, but your son wants to become someone who can protect all of you."
As he spoke, Chen Wen raised his head toward the void. "Grandfather, as a member of the Lineage, I should naturally abide by every decision made by the Lineage."
"As for the Holy War slot... I will not refuse it."
This brat.
Chen Wudao was rendered speechless for a moment.
Just now, he had genuinely thought Chen Wen would decline the slot. Who would have thought he would suddenly slam on the brakes?
Whew, that scared the hell out of me.
Chen Badao let out a long breath.
He had truly been afraid Chen Wen would refuse.
Fortunately, his seed was no idiot.
"Fine. Grandfather will wait for you to come home in the Lineage."
As he spoke, Chen Wudao abruptly changed the subject. "Now that this matter is settled, you should hurry back as well. The Lineage cannot go a day without a master."
"Yes, Father."
"Yes, Grandfather."
Chen Badao and the others bowed in succession, respectfully seeing Chen Wudao off.
After everything returned to calm, Ye Chenyan finally said, "Little Wen, come. Let us go home together."
Chen Wen shook his head. "Your son still has one matter unfinished. I will return after handling it."
"It is about your Emperor Bone, isn't it?" Chen Wudi suddenly spoke.
Chen Wen looked at Chen Wudi in surprise. "Big Brother, how did you know?"
"The only thing you lack is an Emperor Bone, and now you say you have matters to handle."
"Putting those two points together, is the matter not obvious?"
Chen Wudi spoke again.
This big brother was not simple either.
Chen Wen drew a deep breath. "Yes. It was done by a youth named Chu Tianlong."
"I suspect the person behind him knew my identity very well, which is why they did not kill me outright."
"As for their purpose, I should not need to say more."
The moment those words came out, Chen Badao and the others' faces darkened.
Ye Chenyan in particular looked as though she wanted to devour someone alive.
"I do not care what methods you use. You must dig out everyone involved."
"This old lady will make every one of them regret ever being born." Ye Chenyan roared through clenched teeth.
Chen Badao drew a deep breath. "Do you have any information on that dog bastard?"
"Not for now, but sooner or later, I will dig him out, along with everyone behind him." Chen Wen shook his head.
"Isn't Jiang Taichu outside? With the Hall Master of the Ancient Yuan Realm's Realm Guard Hall beside him, finding someone should be easy."
Chen Wudi suddenly spoke.
"Jiang Taichu, get your ass in here!" Chen Badao shouted directly.
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