The ancestral land of the Eight-Armed Demon Ape Clan.
Several members of the Demon Ape Clan were kneeling reverently before the Black Jade Qilin.
At their head was an extremely aged old ape who had lived for several centuries. Yet due to his poor aptitude, his cultivation had remained almost constantly at the early Ancestral Return Realm.
He was a direct descendant of Yuan Xiao's lineage. Upon learning that the ancestor of his branch had returned to the Demon Ape Clan, he brought the few remaining members of his lineage to pay their respects.
"Ancestor, it is wonderful that you have returned to the ancestral land."
"Ever since you left the Demon Ape Clan back then, the members of our branch have suffered suppression and persecution from the other two branches."
"Not only do we receive the fewest resources, but whenever danger arises, it is almost always the members of our branch who are sent forward to fight and risk their lives."
"Over these years, the members of our branch have dwindled more and more. Now, there are fewer than a hundred of us."
"If you had returned one step later, Ancestor, I fear that even I would not have lived to see you."
As he spoke, the old ape burst into loud sobs, as if he wanted to vent all the grievances he had suffered in the past.
The other Demon Ape Clan members wept endlessly as well.
The Black Jade Qilin seemed to have truly slipped into the role of Yuan Xiao, the Demon Ape ancestor, and said in a deep voice, "This ancestor knows of the grievances you have suffered."
"Now that this ancestor has returned, I will not allow such things to continue."
"These cultivation resources were sent by Ancestor Yuan Cheng. Today, this ancestor shall