At that, the man hesitated briefly, then shook his head. "That's... hard to say."
"After all, I didn't see the people from the Supreme Immortal Gate and Shangqing Palace fight him with my own eyes, so I can't make a definite judgment."
"But the fact that he survived being targeted with an immortal artifact by the Supreme Immortal Gate and Shangqing Palace is enough to show that his combat strength is at least above the Body Integration Stage, perhaps even greater!"
"And it's very possible he has some kind of supreme treasure that can stand against Shangqing Palace's immortal artifact."
"Otherwise, even an ordinary Body Integration Stage cultivator wouldn't stand a chance of fighting their way out from under an immortal artifact wielded by several Dividing Soul Stage experts working together!"
He paused briefly, then continued, "As for whether my family's ancestors can suppress him... I suspect that, aside from the few ancestors in the deepest part of Xuanyuan Cave, the others wouldn't be entirely confident."
"After all, this world is under the influence of that seal. Even if my family's ancestors awakened, their cultivation would be suppressed to some extent, and they wouldn't be able to use their full strength!"
"I see..."
The old man nodded slightly, then said slowly, "Then forget it. General Ning may be somewhat domineering in his ways, but he isn't unreasonable."
"Besides, before this incident, the Authorities had maintained fairly good communication with him overall."
"Your family's ancestors are the last line of defense for preserving National Luck. Unless absolutely necessary, it's best not to disturb them."
"The world is clearly growing more turbulent by the day, and no one can say what the future holds. It's best not to reveal your family's ancestors too soon."
"Understood!"
The man called Xuanyuan replied.
Then he