161: The new protagonist, Wang Cheng, Lucky Brother

The Dao discussion and the subsequent Supreme War could not be called grand events; they were merely gatherings of young Supreme to compete, the kind of event where one shows up if they have time, and skips if they don't.

Normally, such events wouldn't cause much of a stir.

But this time, the Supreme War was a little different.

Inside the Chu Family, Chu Gaodan was dozing off while listening to his subordinates' reports until he heard something about the Qin Family, which finally piqued his interest.

"There appears to be a major move within the Qin Family. What's currently known is that the Qin Family's Old Ancestor personally ordered the abolition of the twelve kings within the clan, replacing them with six individuals codenamed 'Emperor.' A clan-wide selection will be held soon, and even collateral branches are eligible to participate. The entire Qin Family is now in an uproar, preparing for this selection. However, it's worth noting that people from affiliated families do not have the right to participate."

"That's all the news about the Ten Chiefs. As for arrangements, a command came from the clan meeting: you are to attend the Supreme War, with a Rank of Yellow."

Chu Gaodan leaned back in his chair, feigning sleep with his head tilted back. Just as the person reporting thought he had fallen asleep, he suddenly spoke:

"Wait, the Supreme War? Rank Yellow? Isn't that a death order? I remember the candidates for the Supreme War should have been arranged long ago."

Chu Gaodan straightened up and stretched lazily.

The Chu Family's commands had three Ranks: White, Green, and Yellow.

Ever since he returned to the Chu Family, it had been endless reports. He had recounted the information about Jun Lingxiao countless times. It was no exaggeration to say that for a period, he was summoned here and there.

Especially by his own Old Ancestor! He summoned him three times a day! He asked about Jun Lingxiao's information over and over again.

There was no other way; the words 'pure blood' were too important to the high-ranking members of the Chu Family. This even concerned whether the Chu Family could produce a Heavenly Emperor!

That is, to enter the Three Heavens and become the Fourth Heaven! This was an unparalleled opportunity, one that had been awaited for hundreds of thousands of years!

If it weren't for Chu Yi sending word that she would bring Jun Lingxiao back to the Chu Family after the Supreme War, the Chu Family People would have been unable to restrain themselves long ago.

Of course, these matters had little to do with Chu Gaodan.

He had no external missions, and although he was extremely idle, he shouldn't have to attend the Supreme War. Such opportunities were usually given to the Prodigies in the clan who had not yet made a name for themselves, to represent the Chu Family. Other Families did the same.

The person reporting, whose collar was white, was a White Blood, only one Rank higher than mixed blood, and could only do errands in the Chu Family. But even an errand runner could hear some rumors. He looked back at the empty doorway before tentatively whispering to Chu Gaodan:

"I dare not speculate on the specifics, but there are rumors that the Zhang Family's Old Ancestor visited the Jun Family not long ago. So, it's highly likely that the Jun Family will also participate in this Supreme War."

"Old Ancestor? That one from the Zhang Family has also come out of seclusion?" A flicker of surprise crossed Chu Gaodan's eyes, but he quickly calmed down.

"Yes, in this current situation, who can still sit still? These important figures are just like us, afraid that the world will change when they wake up."

"But the Jun Family... Since Jun Chengtian disappeared, the Jun Family hasn't attended such occasions for a long time. For them, this is an opportunity, a chance to announce to everyone, to tell us, that his Jun Family... has successors."

"Thinking of it this way, Jun Lingxiao is very likely to appear."

"Jun Lingxiao, huh..."

As he spoke, Chu Gaodan stood up. The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. That's why the Family would arrange for him to participate in the Supreme War, to build a good relationship with Jun Lingxiao, since he was the only one who had previously interacted with Jun Lingxiao.

But Chu Gaodan was thinking of something else. His expression shifted, and he was startled by his own sudden thought.

"Then, in that case, can I also exchange a few blows with him... and witness that mysterious Divine Authority?"

"He?"

The subordinate pondered the word before connecting it to Jun Lingxiao, though he lacked the courage to directly call out Jun Lingxiao's name.

But seeing Chu Gaodan's now excited expression, he couldn't help but become curious.

"What kind of person is that esteemed adult, exactly?"

As a White Blood, he was arguably the lowest existence in the Chu Family, and recently, the most frequent topic he heard about was the legendary Crimson Gold pure blood, and this pure blood was not even a Chu Family People, but a Jun Family People. Although he was a White Blood, whenever he heard news about him, he couldn't help but fantasize. What kind of existence was he, after all?

"Him?" Chu Gaodan scoffed, recalling everything in the Secret Realm.

"He's a very incredible person, to be honest. You don't see the constraints of rules on him. He feels like he has a drive, unafraid of anyone, daring to act against anyone. Before he acts, everyone thinks he can't win, but after he starts, you feel he can't lose. Even I felt invincible standing behind him."

"Although it's a bit like a fox borrowing a tiger's might, it's true."

"Some people have exceptional talent but end up living ordinary lives due to humble Family backgrounds. Others firmly believe that effort is everything, but they fall short because of talent. There are also those who come from powerful families and have great talent themselves, but they prefer to travel and enjoy scenery, only realizing their mistakes when their families are destroyed. Even more so, there are those with ordinary families and ordinary talent, but simply by standing there, treasures fall onto their heads, and from then on, everything goes smoothly."

"People are imperfect, but Jun Lingxiao is different. His Family background, talent, effort, and even Luck are incomparable. Plus, he dares to do, dares to fight, and dares to admit. You haven't seen it, but in the Secret Realm, he always walked at the very front of his Family People. Even when they reached the depths of the Secret Realm, he would scout the path himself before calling the clan members to come along."

As he spoke, a hint of longing appeared in Chu Gaodan's eyes.

"I really like this kind of person. He knows what he should do in his high position. He's not greedy, not foolish, not complacent. As long as he exists for one day, the Jun Family will always be righteous and won't go astray."

"Coupled with Divine Authority in hand, this person is simply unstoppable. Before, I heard rumors that some in the clan said, 'Why is Jun Lingxiao so unappreciative? The Chu Family asked him, but he didn't return.' But in reality, he didn't care about our Chu Family's pure blood status at all."

"I said it before. Without pure blood, he is still Jun Lingxiao."

"Supreme War... tsk tsk, it's quite a stage. This time, it might be very lively."

Chu Gaodan was already fantasizing about what moves he would use to fight Jun Lingxiao. He probably had to bring out his secret weapons, right?

And such a scene was actually happening in many places.

As soon as the Ten Directions Immortal Court's various Prodigies thought that Jun Lingxiao would attend the Supreme War, they all became agitated.

Of course, they didn't worship Jun Lingxiao, but rather... questioned him.

After all, no matter how much you boast, rumors are just rumors. Whether it's a mule or a horse, you ultimately have to see it with your own eyes to know.

At the same time, within the Wang Family, a top power of the Ten Directions Immortal Court.

An old man called a young-looking person and looked at him with trembling hands holding an invitation:

"The Supreme War! It's actually the Supreme War! Heaven bless my Wang Family!"

"Wang Cheng, it's purely by Luck that we were invited to this Supreme War, just like your previous lucky victory in the competition. It's a rare opportunity!"

"As long as you perform well and attract the attention of those Ten Chiefs, our Wang Family will finally stand out among the top aristocratic families."

"Of course, there are many competitors this time. I permit you to hide your strength and act when the time is right. But at crucial moments, you must not yield. Greatly surprise everyone! However, also remember that your strength is not the strongest. To secure this spot is truly..."

The young man, knowing what the Elder in front of him was about to say, directly interrupted:

"It's just my Luck, Elder. Don't worry, since I'm representing the Wang Family in battle, I will naturally do my best."

Wang Cheng's eyes sparkled as he spoke, his expression calm and confident, completely assured of success.

The reason was simple: due to his personality, he liked to hide his strength. His true power was something even the Elder in front of him couldn't detect, coupled with the mysterious small pagoda he had previously acquired.

Wang Cheng was originally an ordinary Disciple of the Wang Family. His father had been away on campaigns for a long time, and his mother was seriously ill at home. His own strength was humble; he was a herb collector in the Wang Family's Pill Hall. One day, while collecting herbs for his mother, he accidentally discovered a mysterious small pagoda, and then, being chased by a strange beast, he coincidentally activated the pagoda, which merged into his body.

It was then that he learned that this small pagoda was an ancient sacred artifact, containing the Divine Souls of many powerful Seniors. These Seniors were all righteous and hated evil. As long as he also punished evil, he could obtain Legacies from the various Seniors. Thus, in just two years, he transformed from the lowest-Rank herb collector to the person who could now represent the Wang Family in the Supreme War.

Of course, all of this seemed like Luck in the eyes of outsiders, but only Wang Cheng himself knew that this Supreme War would be his personal stage!

"I really want to see the expressions of those high and mighty figures who call themselves Ten Chiefs when they see my strength... No, no, I shouldn't think that way. It's not easy to obtain this power; only by hiding it can I live longer."

"However, I heard from a Senior that among the ranking rewards for the Supreme War, there's a herb that can permanently cure my parents' old ailments. So, putting everything else aside, the top five! I must obtain it."

Wang Cheng thought so.

At the same time, he also thought, if he became famous in this Supreme War, would he be able to use the opportunity to find his father?

His father fought for the Wang Family but then disappeared without a trace. The Wang Family also didn't want to waste manpower searching. Although the Wang Family sent a small group of people after he revealed some of his strength, it wasn't enough.

So, this Supreme War was not only to win that Heaven-Defying herb to cure his mother but also to pave the way for him to have more say in the Wang Family in the future!