Outrageous Divine Ability: Ancestor Blesses Me?

Only at this moment.

After personally experiencing the power of this divine ability, Old Ancestor Chen Haotian finally understood just how terrifying Divine Ability Methods were.

Now, when facing Quasi-Emperor Realm opponents who had originally been on the same level as him, he absolutely had the confidence to fight one against ten—or even more!

Actually, before Chen Changqing began his sermon, he had wanted to comprehend an Immortality Divine Ability like Chen Changqing's.

But when he truly sensed the "Dao," he immediately understood the gap between himself and Chen Changqing.

He simply was not qualified to touch a Dao on the level of Longevity. He could not even imitate a similar divine ability.

He also finally understood why Chen Changqing had said that everyone's Dao was different, and that every divine ability could only be comprehended by oneself.

Then he recalled how, when Chen Changqing had fought Chen Musen and the other two, he had transformed those techniques into one divine ability after another.

So, he used the eye technique he was most proficient in as the basis for his comprehension. To his surprise, he really succeeded!

And the power of this divine ability was more than a little stronger than that original eye technique.

"Congratulations, Old Ancestor. You have entered the gate of Divine Ability Methods!"

Chen Changqing nodded and offered his congratulations.

The divine ability the Old Ancestor had comprehended was merely a Lesser Divine Ability, but it still counted as entering the gate.

Next, the Old Ancestor could continue to comprehend it—either gaining insight into stronger and more numerous divine abilities, or continuously deducing and advancing this Lesser Divine Ability... Until he condensed a Dao Fruit, he could be considered to have truly achieved success in cultivation.

And right at that moment—

"I've comprehended it! I've comprehended it!"

An ecstatic laugh, nearly cracking from excitement, suddenly exploded from the crowd.

Following the sound, they saw a Supreme Elder with white hair and beard and a gaunt frame abruptly rise to his feet. His aura swept in all directions like raging wind and crashing waves.

His hands traced one profound and unfathomable path after another through the air. The trails flowed from his fingertips before finally gathering into a palm-sized talisman before him.

"Hahaha... I, Chen Jiuyuan, have today received the blessing of Ancestor Changqing and comprehended a divine ability—the Nine Heavens Star-Shattering Talisman!"

Then he flicked his finger.

Boom!

With an earth-shaking crash, a barren mountain several thousand zhang high was blasted apart at the waist. The upper half of the mountain crumbled inch by inch amid blinding silver light, turning into dust that drifted down from the sky.

"Hiss—"

The entire crowd erupted.

"Too terrifying!"

"Elder Jiuyuan's move... Even a Saint Emperor Realm expert would probably be reduced to ashes if they took that head-on, wouldn't they?"

Before everyone could recover from their shock, another burst of laughter followed close behind.

"I've comprehended it! This old man has comprehended it too!"

"My divine ability is called—Heaven's Net!"

"With this divine ability in hand, even against a formidable enemy at the peak of the Saint Emperor Realm, I am confident I can trap and kill them within my net!"

That was not all.

"Hahaha... I've comprehended one too!"

"So this is a divine ability!"

"Ancestor Changqing is truly a divine being!"

One hearty laugh after another rose and fell across Purple Sun Peak.

The remaining dozens of clan members immersed in their state of Dao comprehension awoke one after another, and every one of them had comprehended a divine ability.

There was even one elder who was usually quiet and inconspicuous, yet the divine ability he had comprehended made everyone's scalps tingle.

He reached into the air with one hand, and a translucent, pitch-black scythe appeared from nowhere in his grasp. An icy death aura coiled around its blade. With a light swing, the lush forest atop a distant mountain withered and died in an instant, all vitality extinguished as it became a land of utter silence.

Even he was startled by the effect. He hurriedly put away the scythe and waved his hands repeatedly. "An accident, an accident. This old man had no idea I would comprehend something like this..."

Yet anyone could see the unconcealable pride on his face.

For a time...

Divine abilities bloomed across Purple Sun Peak, and strange phenomena emerged one after another.

Those Chen Family disciples who had yet to comprehend a divine ability watched until their eyes turned red, so envious that they nearly ground their back teeth to pieces.

"I'm so envious... When will I be able to comprehend my own divine ability?"

Hearing the waves of amazement and envy around them, the Supreme Elders and young prodigies who had comprehended divine abilities could not help straightening their backs, their faces brimming with undisguisable pride.

Several with more flamboyant temperaments had already begun comparing themselves with one another, looking as though they were about to exchange blows on the spot.

Chen Changqing took it all in, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

He shook his head slightly and cleared his throat.

"Everyone."

The moment those two words were spoken, the entire area fell silent.

Everyone turned toward the figure in azure robes, their gazes filled with reverence and anticipation.

Chen Changqing's gaze swept over the dozen or so clan members who had comprehended divine abilities. His expression remained calm as he said, "It is indeed commendable that you have comprehended divine abilities."

"However—"

Chen Changqing changed the subject.

"Your divine abilities were all derived from the cultivation methods and techniques you practiced. In essence, they borrow a thread of Dao intent contained within those methods."

"In other words, your divine abilities still lean toward 'technique,' rather than pure 'Dao.'"

"Divine abilities of this kind are all Lesser Divine Abilities."

The moment those words came out, the smiles on the faces of the Supreme Elders who had been brimming with pride froze at once.

Lesser Divine Abilities?

Judging from the name... they did not sound very impressive?

Chen Changqing ignored their changing expressions and continued evenly, "Lesser Divine Abilities may possess considerable power, but they are ultimately constrained by the depth of Dao intent carried by the cultivation method itself."

"If you are content with this, delighting in your own achievements and refusing to strive forward, then for your entire lives, you will likely be able to go no further than this petty path!"

Those words landed like a basin of cold water poured over their heads.

Chen Lingfeng, the Chen Family's head, hurriedly stepped forward. He cupped his hands and bowed, his manner exceedingly sincere. "Ancestor Changqing, Lingfeng will remember your teachings well! I truly did become somewhat carried away just now. I am deeply ashamed!"

Once he spoke, everyone else also came to their senses. They bowed in unison.

"Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor. We have learned our lesson!"

Seeing this, Chen Changqing nodded slightly, and his expression eased somewhat.

What he wanted was for these people to put away their arrogant hearts.

The road of Divine Ability Methods was long, and Lesser Divine Abilities were merely the first step through the threshold.

If they became smug over even such a small achievement, how could they continue down the road ahead?

"It is good that you understand."

Chen Changqing's tone softened somewhat. His gaze swept across the crowd as he continued, "Whether Lesser Divine Abilities or Greater Divine Abilities, the key does not lie in how high your starting point is, but in whether you can continuously comprehend and deduce them."

"Think more. Comprehend more."

"Only then will you have a chance to go further, reach the level of Greater Divine Abilities, and even... condense Dao Fruits of your own."

His words were both a warning and a guide.

Everyone was completely convinced. They nodded repeatedly, no longer showing even a trace of their earlier arrogance.

After things quieted down, everyone turned their attention toward the three sequence prodigies, including Chen Yuanba, who were still immersed in their state of Dao comprehension.

No one knew how much more time passed.

Suddenly—

Chen Yuanba's eyelids twitched slightly.

The next moment, he opened his eyes.

To everyone's surprise.

After awakening, Chen Yuanba did not shout excitedly like the elders and prodigies before him, nor did he rush to display his divine ability.

This behavior was utterly unlike his usual fierce and forceful style, leaving everyone present secretly astonished.

"Why does Big Brother Yuanba look like that? Could it be... he failed to comprehend one?"

"That can't be, right? Even several Supreme Elders comprehended one. Big Brother Yuanba's talent is greater than theirs—how could he possibly fail?"

"But if he did comprehend one, why is he not excited at all? Look at Elder Jiuyuan and the others earlier. They were happy as could be."

"Exactly, exactly. This doesn't seem like Big Brother Yuanba at all..."

Low murmurs of discussion rose from the crowd.

Chen Lingfeng, the family head, could no longer hold back either. He stepped forward, staring intensely at Chen Yuanba, his tone filled with anticipation and curiosity. "Yuanba, did you comprehend any divine ability?"

As the current head of the Chen Family, he had always regarded Chen Yuanba, this seedling possessing the Azure Heaven Tyrant Body, with the utmost importance.

Hearing this, Chen Yuanba shuddered all over. He hurriedly rose to his feet and respectfully bowed to Chen Changqing, Chen Haotian, and the elders.

"Reporting to Ancestor, Family Head, and all the elders, Yuanba has not failed your expectations. I successfully comprehended a divine ability."

"Oh?"

Old Ancestor Chen Haotian was instantly intrigued. Curiosity filled his sharp eyes once more as he stepped two paces forward and pressed like an old child, "What divine ability is it? Hurry and tell us!"

Having watched all the way through, he had seen that every person's divine ability was different, each with its own marvelous traits.

What sort of divine ability would this supreme Chen Family prodigy, who possessed the Azure Heaven Tyrant Body and the potential of a Great Emperor, comprehend?

Unexpectedly—

At those words, two red clouds abruptly rose on Chen Yuanba's dark face, spreading all the way from his cheeks to his ears.

He scratched the back of his head and gave two awkward chuckles. His eyes flickered as he secretly glanced at Chen Changqing, his voice softer than a mosquito's. "Ancestor, this divine ability of mine... is a little strange. Please... please do not take offense, and you must not laugh at me!"

"Is that so?"

Chen Changqing raised a brow, an amused glint flashing through his eyes.

What could possibly be strange about a divine ability?

He smiled slightly and said gently, "It is fine. Go ahead and display it. I promise I will not laugh."

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Chen Yuanba took a deep breath, as though he had made some momentous decision.

He looked around at the pairs of eyes full of expectation and curiosity, then finally settled his gaze on Chen Changqing. Gritting his teeth, he drew a fierce breath and shouted:

"My divine ability is called—"

"Ancestor Blesses Me!"

The instant his words fell.

An incomparably majestic aura erupted violently from Chen Yuanba's body. His qi and blood surged skyward like an erupting volcano, a crimson-golden rainbow of blood piercing the heavens and blasting a massive hole through the clouds above.

Immediately afterward.

A towering phantom a thousand zhang tall abruptly rose from the ground behind him, standing tall and imposing.

Chaos Qi swirled around the phantom's entire body. Its features were indistinct, but its eyes shone as brilliantly as suns, moons, and stars, gazing down upon all living beings with indifference toward all things.

That bearing, that presence, those eyes that looked down upon the world...

It was clearly—

Chen! Changqing!