Tie Dashan, the Old Ancestor of the Iron-Eating Beast, sat regally beneath the Jianmu Divine Tree.
Before him lay Xiao Bao, bruised and battered, his face a mess.
"Alright, you little brat, looks like you're planning to betray your master and ancestors! I'm in this sorry state, and instead of finding a way to save me, you're taking pictures of your old man in his most embarrassing moment. What's your deal?"
Tie Dashan grumbled at Xiao Bao, but his eyes flickered towards Lin Zhan.
"Kid, don't just stand there watching the show. Hurry over and stop this old ancestor from being beaten further. This is my favorite cub, he can't be hit anymore."
Lin Zhan instantly understood the Iron-Eating Beast Ancestor's intention and waved at the young Taoist priest not far away.
The young Taoist priest briskly led Lin Ya'er and a group of little ones from the Shennong tribe, carrying wine and meat, all in a neat row towards the Iron-Eating Beast Ancestor.
"Old Ancestor, please calm your anger. Have some wine and meat. Brother Bao was just stimulated for a moment. Please let this tiger go this time."
Tie Dashan looked at the young Taoist priest with a complex expression. "Kid, can you stop hovering in front of this old ancestor? Seeing you makes my heart ache."
The young Taoist priest was taken aback, then said earnestly, "Old Ancestor, let bygones be bygones. Don't dwell on the past anymore. Look at my big brother, that brute. Didn't he keep me like a dog for days?"
Tie Dashan: ...
Lin Zhan: ...
Just as Tie Dashan and Lin Zhan were locked in a bewildered stare, their faces etched with melancholy.
In the Grand Shang ancestral court, within Xuanbird Mountain, the coffins were successively lifted.
Zi Qi, Zhaoming, Xiangtu, and Zi Ming, four Great Shang Great Emperor-level old ancestors.
Along with Taiding, Waibing, and Zhong Ren, three Grand Shang foundational Human Emperors.
And nearly a hundred Human Emperor-level generals of Grand Shang, they strode out of Xuanbird Mountain with imposing grandeur.
Zhaoming said to Zi Qi, "Father, why don't I see anyone from Great Xia?"
Zi Qi narrowed his eyes and looked towards the sealed land.
"It's not yet time for Great Xia to emerge. The human race's imperial throne was lost from our Grand Shang, and it is by our Grand Shang that it shall be reclaimed." Su Dan Novel Network.
"When the time comes for the decisive battle of destiny, Old Ancestor Xia Yu will naturally lead the Great Xia Emperors to participate."
Then, Zi Qi turned to several foundational figures.
"Taiding, Waibing, and Zhong Ren, the three of you will lead these youngsters into the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield to assist Shang Jiawei in patrolling the battlefield."
"This battle is the emergence of our Grand Shang Imperial Son. It cannot afford any mistakes."
Taiding, Waibing, and Zhong Ren quickly bowed. "Yes, Old Ancestors. Rest assured, your juniors will depart immediately."
Watching nearly a hundred figures tear through the void, Zi Qi turned to Zhaoming and the other two. "You three will accompany me to pay our respects to the Three Ancestors. It's time for our Grand Shang to return and draw some blood."
Beneath the Jianmu Divine Tree, Emperor Yan, Emperor Huang, and Chi You sat opposite each other.
The moment Zi Qi emerged from his coffin, Emperor Yan chuckled to Emperor Huang. "Second brother, your little bandit boy is out, and he's brought a whole gang of little bandits."
Emperor Huang sighed. "Eldest brother, you don't think this is a good thing, do you? Zi Qi's bunch of boys are too troublesome. Their emergence means we'll have to clean up their messes again."
Chi You shot Emperor Huang a glare. "So what if we have to clean up? What are we afraid of? Of these young ones, I only see Zi Qi as somewhat decent, brave, resourceful, and ruthless."
"Let me tell you, if anyone is likely to achieve great things in the near future, it'll be one of Zi Qi's descendants."
As soon as Chi You finished speaking, he saw Zi Qi and his four companions approaching.
"We pay our respects to the Three Old Ancestors."
Before Emperor Huang could speak, Chi You said with a smile, "Zi Qi, you must be itching for a fight after coming out so suddenly. Later, if you see someone you don't like, beat him to death. I'll take responsibility if anything happens."
Emperor Huang grumbled at Chi You. "Hey, hey, hey, third brother, this is my offspring, my child."
Chi You shot Emperor Huang another glare. "What offspring? Which part of him resembles you? Don't you have any self-awareness?"
Emperor Huang: ???
Wait, third brother.
What do you mean by that?
Dare you be clearer?
Chi You looked at Zi Qi with doting affection. "Zi Qi, don't pay attention to this silly fool. He's old, and he's slept for a long time. He's got a bit of senile dementia now. Just listen to me from now on. We are all family."
He then tossed a spatial bag to Zi Qi.
"A few days ago, your old ancestor and his brothers killed over ten Great Emperor-level demon dragons. There are two complete ones in here. Take them to eat."
"The remaining demon dragon hides, dragon teeth, and dragon claws, etc., you can use them to forge some tools. When you go to battle, you'll need them. Prepare more. Anyway, your Grand Shang are experts in playing with fire, so this shouldn't be difficult for you."
Chi You turned to Emperor Yan and said, "Eldest Brother Yan, hurry up and get out those little life-saving pills you've been developing. Can't you see the child is looking at them with longing?"
Without waiting for Emperor Yan, he directly reached out and took a few small medicine bottles from Emperor Yan, tossing them to Zi Qi.
"Are these all here? Take them and lead the Grand Shang children out to cause trouble. If anything happens, send me a leaf message, and your old ancestor will cover you. You don't need to appease anyone, just fight."
"Of course, don't be reckless. If you see the Primal Ancestor, stay far away. Those old brats, mentioning their names won't help. As for the Half-Ancestors... go ahead and fight them. You're already at the Half-Ancestor level anyway."
After speaking, without waiting for the four from Grand Shang to react, he tore open the void and threw Zi Qi and the other three into it.
Zi Qi and the other three stood in the void, staring dumbfounded at the spatial bag and the medicine bottles in their hands.
Zhaoming said awkwardly, "Father, do you think there's a possibility that we are..."
Zi Qi shook his head in confusion. "Should... should it not be possible?"
Xiangtu quickly stopped Zhaoming. "Father, you can't say that."
He then looked at Emperor Zi Ming, who was over three meters tall, standing beside them.
Zi Qi and the other two looked at Emperor Zi Ming, who was stunned. "Uh... Old Ancestor, you know, although my father died early, I am indeed a descendant of Grand Shang."
Xiangtu hit Zi Ming on the head. "We know you're a descendant of Grand Shang, of course."
He then turned to Zi Qi and said, "Grandfather, do you think Zi Ming's height is a return to his ancestral bloodline..."
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