this
After listening, Chen Qingyu was deeply shocked and murmured:
So the Ninth Ancestor was this powerful!
yes!
Upon hearing Chen Zhengxing couldn't help but sigh:
On that very day, all sides of the Desolate Continent learned of the true strength of the Ninth Ancestor.
After that battle, it was universally acknowledged in the Desolate Continent that, apart from the disciples of the Emperor Yuan Palace, the Ninth Ancestor was the true strongest person in the world.
It is precisely because of the illustrious reputation of our Ninth Ancestor that our Chen Clan, despite suffering heavy losses, has not lost its status and remains the head of the five great ancient families.
Chen Qingyu took a deep breath and pursed his lips:
And then what happened?
Later
Chen Zhengxing sighed, his tone gradually lowering:
Our lineage was almost completely wiped out because of the terrible mistake I made.
The few remaining uncles and cousins have all been stripped of their direct lineage and driven out of the Divine Capital. They probably hate me to the core.
As for me, I was stripped of all titles and positions, and forced to erase all traces of my existence. No one remembers who I once was anymore.
If it weren't for the Ninth Ancestor's pity for my rare talent, and his reprimand of demoting me to guard the Great Yin Grotto, I would probably have had my soul extracted and refined to atone for my sins.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu understood.
His father, Chen Zhengxing, was also someone who had reached the top of the [ War God Tower ] and was even listed on the Immortal Heaven Ranking.
Logically speaking, during his rise to power, someone would definitely mention him or compare him and his father.
In reality, none of this happened, and even the events of that year are rarely mentioned.
He had asked about this before, but Chen Zhengxing had only given a brief explanation.
Only then did he finally learn the real reason.
Chen Qingyu paused for a moment before asking softly:
Did my mother know about their scheme?
Chen Zhengxing shook his head and said:
She was kept in the dark from beginning to end; she was merely a pawn and naturally wouldn't understand.
Afterwards, for various reasons, neither side wanted to start another major war, so they reluctantly reached a settlement.
My marriage to your mother was the trigger for all of this, and naturally, it could no longer be maintained.
Your mother, pregnant with you and with your sister, returned to the Spirit Clan Royal Court, and I never saw her again.
As for you, she used a secret method to delay your birth for a full sixty years. It wasn't until six years ago, when the impact of this matter gradually faded, that you were born and sent back to the Divine Capital according to the original agreement.
As he spoke, he took a deep breath, looked at Chen Qingyu, and said in a deep voice:
The agreement between our Chen Clan and the Spirit Clan Royal Court involved both you and your sister.
Your sister belongs to the Spirit Clan Royal Court, while you belong to the Chen Clan of Changluo.
The Spirit Race bloodline within you and the Human Race bloodline within her have both been sealed away by a secret technique.
My agreement with your mother is that once you reach adulthood and achieve the Spirit Origin Realm, you must visit her once before you embark on your travels. This is also a continuation of keeping that agreement.
Chen Qingyu's eyes narrowed, and he pressed for an answer:
What's next?
A complex look appeared in Chen Zhengxing's eyes:
The bloodlines within you are among the most superior of the Human Race and Spirit Race, but after being mixed, they influence each other, making it difficult to unleash your full potential.
As agreed, once you come of age, you will need to go to the Spirit Clan Royal Court to undergo Blood Exchange Ritual with your sister.
The royal bloodline of the Spirit Race within you will be extracted and injected into your sister's body;
The Chenliu Saint King Bloodline within your sister will also be extracted and injected into your body.
As he spoke, his face twitched, and he said in a low voice:
Once the Blood Exchange Ritual is completed, the matter is considered completely resolved.
From this day forward, you are a pure-blooded Human Race, and your sister will become a pure-blooded Spirit Race. You are no longer siblings, and your mother and I will have no further connection.
Chen Qingyu's expression changed, and he said in a hoarse voice:
Is this really necessary?
Can't we just skip the Blood Exchange Ritual?
Try to put yourself in someone else's shoes:
The bond between his father, Chen Zhengxing, and his mother was genuine.
Back then, they overcame all obstacles and went through countless hardships before finally being together and having a son and a daughter.
But once the Blood Exchange Ritual is held:
Their connection would be completely severed, and their children would no longer be each other's relatives, becoming strangers with no blood relation.
Putting yourself in Chen Zhengxing's shoes, how much pain must he be enduring?
Chen Zhengxing was silent for a moment before letting out a heavy sigh:
It is impossible to do without Blood Exchange Ritual.
This is not only an agreement between our Chen Clan and the Spirit Race, but also one that was witnessed by all the holy sites back then.
Not to mention the Spirit Race wouldn't agree, even the ancestors of my Chen Clan wouldn't agree.
As he spoke, he looked at Chen Qingyu and said, "Meow Meow said..."
You should have sensed it by now, right?
Even though your Spirit Race bloodline is sealed, the fact that you only have half of the Saint King Bloodline still affects your cultivation.
Your bloodline is incomplete; no matter how much you purify it with the Saint King's Blood, there is still an upper limit.
Only by replenishing your other half of your bloodline can your true potential be unleashed!
At that time, your cultivation speed will increase significantly, your combat power will be even stronger, and the Innate Divine Ability you achieve in the future will be even more powerful!
Based on this alone, even your most Ninth Ancestor would probably not agree to you not holding the Blood Exchange Ritual.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu couldn't help but give a wry smile.
He knew his father was right.
If it were someone else, after pleading and begging, the upper echelons of the Chen Clan might have softened and agreed.
But he happens to be a disciple of the Chen Clan Dao Son.
He is the future hope of the Chen Clan of Changluo. Given this opportunity to replenish their bloodline and enhance their potential and strength, the upper echelons of the Chen Clan would never agree to let him give it up.
Is there really no other way?
Undeterred, Chen Qingyu asked:
I am already the Number One Heavenly Prodigy of All Time, and I don't need this opportunity to replenish my bloodline.
To be fair:
He did not want this Blood Exchange Ritual to tear apart his already troubled family.
His rise to prominence is fundamentally due to the Sign-In System. The strength of his own bloodline is merely icing on the cake; it's good to have it, but not a loss if he loses it.
If it could bring him hope of reuniting with his family in the future, he felt it was worth it.
You're mistaken.
Chen Zhengxing looked at him and said in a deep voice:
Because you are the Number One Heavenly Prodigy of All Time, this opportunity to replenish your bloodline is all the more precious!
There was no way to stop this Blood Exchange Ritual.
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