The Fifth Secret Power

"Since you are prepared, I can rest easy."

Chen Nianzhi nodded, then said thoughtfully, "I will most likely be unable to join the battle in this Abyssal Demon Calamity, and Elder Uncle Changxuan must guard the Infernal Flame Sea."

"So Xian Ye, you will need to take charge of the family's affairs in this battle."

"I understand, Uncle." Chen Xianye nodded, saying with complete confidence, "We will surely give it our all and bring every clansman back safely."

"Mm."

Chen Nianzhi nodded, yet he remained somewhat worried.

With the Chen Clan's current scale, the only ones truly capable of shouldering the burden were the few Primordial Spirit-level fighters among his Dao companions, aside from Chen Nianchuan and Chen Changxuan.

Yet Chen Nianzhi and the others were all true seeds of immortality. Once they entered battle, they would inevitably become the foremost targets for the extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons.

To prevent them from perishing halfway through their journeys, the Dao Lords of the Eastern Wasteland were unwilling to let them take action unless it was a life-or-death necessity.

Their most urgent task was to cultivate diligently and break through to the Primordial Spirit realm as soon as possible. That was the true path.

Among the others, Chen Nianchuan was currently at the crucial juncture of cleansing his demon heart, while Chen Changxuan needed to tend to the earth veins. Neither was suited to participate in the battle of this Abyssal Demon Calamity.

Thus, the burden of taking the lead fell upon Chen Xianye's shoulders.

Although Chen Xianye possessed extraordinary talent and would at least have the aptitude to reach the Primordial Spirit realm, he had only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

With his strength and standing, he was still somewhat lacking if he wished to lead dozens of