Zhuge Wufeng, the genius martial artist of the Zhuge Family.

In the final battles of that year, Zhuge Wufeng secretly visited the subsidiary branches of the eight great sects, reasoning and appealing to their emotions, telling them that being a family force, if they always depended on the sect, they would never develop significantly; he stirred them to break away and establish their own kingdoms!

Such a simple act of provocation, yet under the circumstances of that time, it truly caused those families to waver!

And in the last battle, these subsidiary families defected on the battlefield, launching surprise attacks on many top figures of the martial sects' forces, causing the martial sects to suffer heavy losses, and in one fell swoop established the supremacy of family forces in the Martial Dao World!

After that, the force of the martial sects withered, with six of the eight great sects perishing, and the family forces thrived.

However, the Jiang Family, along with the other two families, did not participate and ended up being suspected by the sects and ostracized by martial family forces. Gradually, the Jiang Family and the other two families shifted from martial forces to secular forces.

With martial forces dominating and martial family forces on the rise, it was inevitable that some scions would be arrogant and tyrannical, causing the common people in the Secular World to live in misery.

This situation continued until a hundred years ago when a great man emerged and established the Flame Dragon Kingdom, vigorously suppressing martial forces. At the time, the Martial Dao World was filled with prominent families, who naturally resisted suppression and struck back forcefully, but that great man held the advantage and, moreover, the martial sects took the opportunity to side with him, suppressing the martial family forces in one fell swoop.

Later on, the martial sects tried to control that great man, who, having no other choice, went to war with the martial sects and won again, setting the rule that the Martial Dao World must not interfere with the Secular World.

Since then, the Martial Dao World has stepped down from the center of history's stage.

Over the past century, the Secular World has developed significantly, and the nearly three recent generations are already not very aware of the existence of terms like Flame Dragon Kingdom and Martial Dao World, but the Jiang Family and the other two families have been supporting that great man all along, ensuring the survival of the three families. However, this has also brought them the animosity of the Martial Dao World.

Eighty years ago, the fourth young master of the Jiang Family happened upon an ancient martial arts technique and, after secretly cultivating it, won a battle against a genius from the Martial Dao World. This attracted the attention of the martial forces, with the three great family forces of the Martial Dao World uniting to attack the Jiang Family, aiming to seize the technique.

Watching his clansmen being slaughtered without the power to resist, the fourth young master, in a fit of rage, destroyed the technique and fought a deadly battle with his enemies.

By the time the great man's reinforcements arrived, the Jiang Family had already become ruins beyond the ancestral hall, and the fourth young master had died in battle.

Later, as the Jiang Family rebuilt, the Sect Master of the Chixiao Sect had a private meeting with the then Family Head of the Jiang Family. No one knows what was discussed, but afterwards, the Jiang Family returned to the Chixiao Sect.

Eighty years have passed, and only the three elders know of this past; even Elder Master Jiang is not very clear about it. Now, seeing another descendant of the Jiang Family practicing ancient martial arts, the three old masters are truly filled with mixed emotions!

The Dark Night Clan? The Dark Night Queen? Blood Venerate? Blood Blade Sect?

After listening to the eldest elder's recount, Jiang Chen's mind filled with the strange attitudes the Dark Night Queen, Luo Sha, Leng Ye, and others had shown towards him, and he suddenly thought of something.

"Child, do not blame us for having murderous intentions against you just now; it's just... the battle back then was too tragic!" the eldest elder said with a face full of sorrow.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly. Whether a descendant is more important than the whole family—such a question never has a completely correct answer to begin with.

He understood very well that the three old masters had already shown great restraint by not killing him directly.

"Eldest elder, if my existence will lead to the ruin of the Jiang Family, I am willing to leave the Jiang Family," Jiang Chen said after a moment, speaking earnestly.

"No need!" Before the Family Head could speak, the Second Elder interjected.

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, looking at the Second Elder with surprise.

The Second Elder opened his mouth, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. Then he turned his head away and said in a deep voice, "Don't ask!"

Jiang Chen was even more puzzled and turned his head to look at the Family Head.

The Family Head also seemed to hesitate, pausing for a while before sighing again, "Although with your current strength, there's no harm in telling you... Alas! Forget it, when you come to know about this matter, we'll talk about it then. Anyway, you are the legitimate eldest grandson of the Jiang Family; that's an indisputable fact. You don't need to feel any psychological pressure because of what happened in the past. If the Jiang Family needs to forsake its descendants to survive, it would be better off perishing!"

Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly.

The three Elders didn't disclose the matter, and they had their reasons. The Family Head's last remark made Jiang Chen's heart warm. At that moment, the Jiang Family's status in his heart rose considerably, truly making Jiang Chen acknowledge the Jiang Family.

"Remember, boy!"

The Third Elder looked at Jiang Chen with a grave expression, "Increase your strength as fast as you can, enter the legendary Venerable Realm as soon as possible. Only then will you truly be able to protect the Jiang Family. I know there are some in the family who are displeased with you, but remember, you are of the Jiang Family, and moreover, you are the hope of the Jiang Family. We three old men have staked the future of the Jiang Family on you, we hope you... won't let us down!"

Jiang Chen felt a heaviness in his heart as he glanced at the three Elders, who all looked back at him with solemn faces.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Chen earnestly said, "As long as the Jiang Family does not fail me, I, Jiang Chen, will certainly not fail the Jiang Family!"

"Good!"

The Family Head nodded in satisfaction.

They understood why Jiang Chen would say such a thing; after all, he hadn't grown up in the Jiang Family and probably didn't have a strong sense of belonging. Being able to say that already meant a lot.

"Child, there's not much we can give you; the Jiang Family's elixirs and cultivation technique scriptures were plundered eighty years ago, leaving only us three old men of some use. If you ever feel the urge, you can come spar with us from time to time. After all, our fourth brother practiced Ancient Martial Arts, and that might be of some help to your cultivation!" The Family Head spoke with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was overjoyed.

He had met many Martial Artists on his journey, but few understood ancient arts. Even the Medicine Saint knew of them only in theory. Now that he had encountered three people knowledgeable about Ancient Martial Arts, he certainly wanted to seize the opportunity.

Still, why hadn't the three Elders practiced Ancient Martial Arts themselves?

Jiang Chen still harbored some doubts.

Nevertheless, he agreed on the spot to the three Elders' proposal. After a few more moments of casual conversation, he took his leave from the ancestral hall.

But as soon as he returned to the loft, Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback.

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