"Although all four of them have recently ascended to the Ancestral realm, these four rascals are exceptionally gifted. Their actual combat power surpasses their current level. With Zhujiu Yin leading them, that should be sufficient, right?"
Hearing Yan Di's words, Lin Zhan silently shook his head and then asked, "Old Ancestor, can you tell me how the Ancestral realm is divided?"
Yan Di pondered for a moment and then began, "Strictly speaking, it's a bit early for you youngsters to know these things. It might affect your cultivation determination."
"However, you lot, our children, can be considered the most... the most... ah yes, the most peculiar generation in all of Huaxia's history."
"Who knows, perhaps you'll all wake up tomorrow morning and ascend to the Ancestral realm."
"Ancestral, Ancestral, the division of the Ancestral realm is as straightforward as the literal meaning. One is 'An,' meaning time, and the other is 'Zu,' meaning the proliferation of clans and bloodlines. Let's first talk about time."
"The longest preserved era in records is the Chaos Era. Pangu, the Ancestor of Humanity, laid the foundation for the human race during the Chaos Era. He is the most powerful among all Ancestors."
"During the same era as Ancestor Pangu were the Chaos Demon Gods, who are the ancestors of the Divine and Demonic races, the Dragon race, the Elf race, the Sacred Beast race, and the Sacred Spirit race. Of course, from my memory to the present, I have never encountered any beings at the Chaos Ancestor level, so I cannot describe their might."
"The second era is the Honghuang Ancient Era, which followed the Chaos Era. This generation was born on the Honghuang Continent. Among them, the human Ancestors Fuxi and Nuwa were born at the cusp of the Chaos and Honghuang eras. This is why these two Ancestors can suppress the heavens and rule all realms."
"Ancestor Shaodian, as the son of Ancestors Fuxi and Nuwa, was born at the very beginning of the Honghuang Ancient Era. During this period, various Honghuang Ancestors were also born, such as the Ancestor of Immortals, the Ancestor of Gods, and the Ancestor of Demons, and so on."
"Zhujiu Yin, Ancestor Xuanwu, Ancestor Longque, Ancestor Mingyuan, Ancestor Tietian, Ancestor Tun Tian, and the three of us were born in the mid-Honghuang era. This is why the major Ancestral powers currently visible are all from this era."
"At the same time, it was during this era that our human race first took the lead in resisting the Celestial race. This was also when more than ten of our human Ancestors perished."
"Afterward, the Divine and Demonic races continued with a singular inheritance. The Dragon race and the Sacred Beast race adopted bloodline inheritance, while the Innate Sacred Spirits followed a lineage inheritance."
"It was at this time that I, along with the Yellow Emperor and Chi You, discussed the matter. Our human race had certainly attracted the attention of the Celestial race, and we could not continue with this method of inheritance."
"Therefore, the human race not only adopted a singular inheritance but also borrowed from the bloodline inheritance of other races, as well as master-disciple inheritance and the unique abdication inheritance of our human race."
"Thus, clans, tribes, families, sects, and dynasties emerged in Huaxia. From then on, the recognition of the Huaxia human race grew. Although the Yellow Emperor and Chi You, as Huaxia Ancestors, did not ascend to the Ancestral level, their combat power was no less than that of other races' Ancestors."
"Coupled with the suppression of the heavens by my father, Shaodian, we were able to preserve the human race to this day. This is the meaning of 'Ancestral among Ancestors.'"
"As for why I didn't mention the ancient times, it's because, in the current heavens and myriad realms, besides the human race, there are almost no Ancestors from the Primordial Era. This hidden strength of the human race was reserved for the Celestial race."
Lin Zhan looked at Old Ancestor Yan Di, who had finished his lengthy explanation. He quickly got up and refilled Yan Di's teacup.
"Old Ancestor, please have some tea. Can you tell me why some individuals, who were clearly powerful figures from the ancient or primordial eras, are only now ascending to the Ancestral realm?"
Hearing Lin Zhan's question, Yan Di finally understood Lin Zhan's concern.
It turned out that not only the human race could hold back, but the Divine race could do the same.
After all, the Divine race was the most loyal dog of the Celestial race. The Celestial race, using the power of destiny, helped some Divine race individuals with relatively good talent from ancient times ascend to the Ancestral realm. This was a routine operation in the eyes of the Celestial race.
"Boy, rest assured. Even if figures from the Primordial Era ascend to the Ancestral realm now, they are still extremely powerful among Ancestors. Moreover, in the depths of the Divine race's void, there are still Old Ancestor Shaodian and others. If it weren't for waiting for your overall plan against the Divine race, those seven Divine race Ancestors would have been slaughtered by these powerful beings long ago."
"As for these minor actions by the Divine race, don't rush. Currently, most of the Ancestral Emperors of Huaxia are either external allies or partial descendants of the Yellow Emperor and Chi You. Don't forget that the Three Ancestors still have their elder. Our Divine race's clan bloodlines have not even begun to act yet."
Hearing Yan Di's assurance, everyone finally put down their worries. This time, not only did the Old Ancestors fight, but they also had several hidden Ancestors. They no longer had to worry.
Seeing everyone relax, Old Ancestor Yan Di also became happy. He turned to Lin Zhan and asked, "Boy, did you capture someone from the Immortal race?"
Lin Zhan quickly shook his head and then pointed to the nine commanders of the nine major legions. "Old Ancestor, it wasn't me who captured them; it was them. If you have any issues, take them to task."
"Damn it, this black-hearted Lin, he's selling his brothers out."
Of the nine commanders, seven were jumping and cursing at Lin Zhan.
The remaining two weren't intending to let Lin Zhan off the hook; rather, one was Lin Zhan's brother-in-law and sworn brother, and the other was Lin Zhan's cousin.
Who was Lin Zhan's mother? She was Ouyang Mingxuan's paternal aunt. If he dared to curse Lin Zhan, would his father not beat him to death at home?
Lin Zhan looked disdainfully at the seven cursing commanders.
"My wife is pregnant."
Everyone was stunned, especially He Dazhuang and the other six.
"My wife is carrying two boys."
Everyone exchanged glances again.
"Meaning, I have two sons, and you don't. How about that, aren't you angry?"
The seven were stunned for a moment, then roared and charged forward.
Lin Zhan showed no fear and immediately summoned the Five Minions.
The Five Minions saw the situation and quickly stepped forward, laughing mischievously as they blocked the charge.
"Stop fighting, stop fighting. Er Zhuang, listen to your brother's advice... What, you don't listen? Believe it or not, I'll beat you up."
Lin Zhan looked at Wang Er Zhuang and Meng Gang, who were charging at the forefront, already subdued by Xiao Bao and Xiao Hei.
Lin Zhan then said with a smile, "Brothers, if any of you have daughters, we can arrange a marriage alliance."
Everyone was stunned, especially Leng Shan and Jiang Zheng, who were hiding behind and had joined the effort to break up the fight.