"I'm afraid... the problem lies with Jiang Chen."

Jin Chong's expression turned grave as he spoke, "According to the latest intelligence report, after the return of the Long Ya elite unit, the strength of all 109 members has multiplied. There are now nine Heavenly Peak Grandmasters and one hundred Earth Level Martial Artists, each with exceptional combat abilities. At one point, the 109 of them defeated half of the Flying Eagles and captured more than half of their elites. This is simply inconceivable!"

"This... this is the result of Jiang Chen's training?" Zhu Yan's face changed drastically as she stared intently into Jin Chong's eyes.

"Yes, it's all the result of Jiang Chen's training!"

Jin Chong nodded with difficulty: "Jiang Chen has already handed over the training method, but after analysis, although the cultivation technique is incredibly powerful and highly suitable for combat, it cannot achieve the same level as the Long Ya elite unit. Therefore, our mission this time also includes another task, which is to uncover Jiang Chen's secret and see if he is willing to share it!"

Zhu Yan was stunned for a moment, her eyebrows tightly furrowed: "Jin Chong, General Jiang has already made great contributions to the military. Is it right to do this?"

"Don't worry!" Jin Chong smiled lightly: "We are not forcing him; we just want to discuss it with him. Even if he refuses, there will be no repercussions."

Zhu Yan's eyebrows remained furrowed, and she was somewhat worried. From what she knew, Jiang Chen was not someone with a good temper. If this mission annoyed him, it was hard to say who would be the unlucky one in the end!

...

Night fell quietly, and the sky was dotted with stars.

After dinner, Jiang Chen followed Elder Master Jiang into the forest north of the sixth courtyard.

"Inside here lies our Jiang Family's ancestral hall, where the three elders have always resided," Elder Master Jiang said as he walked and introduced the place.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, glanced left and right, and whispered, "There are quite a few people in this forest!"

"Oh? You've noticed?" Elder Master Jiang looked at Jiang Chen in surprise and said with satisfaction, "This forest hides the most mysterious forces of our Jiang Family. They are also the foundational reason why our family has been able to maintain its status among Jincheng's top eight elite families."

"Impressive strength!" Jiang Chen whispered. Hidden in the forest were 120 martial artists, among which there were ten Semi Innate Grand Masters, ten Heavenly Peak Martial Artists at their peak, and one hundred Heavenly Peak Martial Artists.

Elder Master Jiang smiled slightly, looking at Jiang Chen with anticipation, "As long as you can win the ancestral worship examination, this power will be yours!"

"Then I shall unapologetically accept it!" Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Elder Master Jiang was taken aback, giving Jiang Chen a deep look. Jiang Chen's confidence in the ancestral worship examination was somewhat unexpected. He hoped it wasn't just blind confidence from Jiang Chen.

The two made their way through the forest and arrived in front of the gate of a small courtyard.

Right above the large gate of the courtyard hung a wooden plaque bearing the words 'Jiang's Ancestral Hall'.

Creak!

As they reached the gate, the doors of the ancestral hall opened, and an elderly man came out.

"Uncle!" Elder Master Jiang greeted respectfully.

While examining the elderly man, Jiang Chen bowed and said, "Third Elder."

This Third Elder was dressed in a blue robe, his face wearing a kind expression, and he held a ruler in his hand, looking very much like a scholarly teacher.

"Wen Bo, you may return now," Third Elder glanced at Elder Master Jiang and spoke softly.

"Yes," Elder Master Jiang answered, gave Jiang Chen a supportive look, and turned to walk into the forest.

Once Elder Master Jiang had left, Third Elder turned to Jiang Chen, smiling, "Child, I am quite curious about your strength. Would you indulge an old man's curiosity and spar with me?"

Since Third Elder wishes to exercise, I can only oblige!" Jiang Chen responded with a smile.

Elder Master Jiang had said that as long as he earned the approval of the three great elders, his position as the legitimate senior grandson would be secure. Although Jiang Chen wasn't particularly concerned with this status, for the sake of his mother, he must strive for it.

He had thought carefully about today's events and couldn't understand why Shen Xiaoqin would bear humiliation to remain in the Jiang Family. She was aware of her esteemed status in Dingjing of Jinhai; if she wanted to enjoy life, in Dingjing and Jinhai, she would be treated like an empress.

Yet Shen Xiaoqin resolutely came to the Jiang Family, enduring humiliation to stay. If it was for him, Jiang Chen couldn't quite grasp it; for his sake, there was no need for her to put herself through such hardship!

After much thought, the only possibility Jiang Chen could come up with was that Shen Xiaoqin did it to enable him to acknowledge his ancestors, rather than covet the wealth of the Jiang Family.

If his mother could follow his father through a life of wandering, she wasn't the kind of person to care for worldly possessions. She humbled herself purely to let him acknowledge his ancestors, or perhaps, there was another reason – his late father had left home because of her, and she wanted to make amends.

Whatever the reason, his mother was sure to stay in the Jiang Family.

Since his mother intended to stay in the Jiang Family and his grandfather so wholeheartedly supported him, Jiang Chen felt that he must secure his position as the legitimate senior grandson, and moreover, he must take control of the Jiang Family.

Only by doing so could his mother be spared any indignity in the Jiang Family, and his grandfather could put down the heavy burden on his shoulders!

Therefore, he had brought his staff today, having decided to earn the approval of the three great elders. If that wasn't enough, he would showcase his strength and subdue them.

He just hadn't expected Third Elder to test his abilities right off the bat, which was exactly to Jiang Chen's liking.

When Third Elder saw Jiang Chen agree without hesitation, a glint of satisfaction flashed through his eyes. Glancing at Jiang Chen's staff, he chuckled, "Draw your blade, your skills are mostly in swordsmanship, right? That strike at noon today was indeed quite astonishing!"

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, planted his staff beside him, and confidently said, "Third Elder, there's no need to draw blades for a friendly sparring between grandfather and grandson, rest assured, I won't disappoint you!"

"Oh? You're that confident? Well then, let's see where your confidence originates," Third Elder said, surprised but smiling.

Jiang Chen knew Third Elder wouldn't give his full effort, but he had come today to display his abilities and earn the approval of the three great elders. Therefore, he needed Third Elder to go all out.

Only by defeating Third Elder at his full strength would the elder truly be convinced!

"Third Elder, please forgive my offence!" Jiang Chen's expression became serious, and he spoke in a deep voice.

Humming!

A powerful aura burst forth from Jiang Chen, bearing down on Third Elder like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey.

Third Elder's eyes brightened, his heart shaken with surprise, and he exclaimed with joy:

"Well met!"

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