The younger generation did not feel much, but Ya Ya, Chen Xianye, and the others could not help sighing inwardly when they heard this.
Back then, the Chen Clan had only one or two Foundation Establishment cultivators. Chen Nianzhi and the old patriarch had supported it with great difficulty, racking their brains to compete for treasures.
One after another, they nurtured several Foundation Establishment cultivators for the clan, building up its foundations through battle after battle. Only then had it gradually developed into what it was today.
Among the older generation of cultivators, Chen Qinghe, Chen Qingxu, Chen Qingyuan, Chen Qinghao, Chen Qingwan, and the others had all contributed greatly to the clan.
Unfortunately, the Qing generation had poor fortune. Second Elder Chen Qinghe, First Elder Chen Qingmeng, and Fourth Elder Chen Qingyuan had all missed the best age for Foundation Establishment and passed away thousands of years ago.
Chen Qinghao and Chen Qingwan had been somewhat more fortunate, successfully breaking through to Foundation Establishment. Thereafter, under Chen Nianzhi's cultivation, Chen Qinghao broke through to the Nascent Soul realm, while Chen Qingwan formed her Golden Core.
Unfortunately, Chen Qingwan died in her struggle against the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor while protecting the clan. Chen Qinghao, meanwhile, perished while saving Chen Nianzhi during the first Abyssal Demon Calamity.
The once-vast Qing generation had clearly been an era brimming with talent, yet they had been born in the wrong age. By now, not a single one remained.
"Alas!"
The old patriarch sighed and put away the trace of remembrance on his face.
He glanced at the crowd, shook his head, and said with a bitter smile, "For the Chen Clan to have developed to this day, if those elders knew beneath the Nine Springs, they would surely be greatly comforted."
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