If it were any other Chen clan member, they would be inspired by these words in an instant and their blood would be on fire.
But Chen Xi didn't react at all. He didn't feel the slightest joy at being accepted as a member of the Chen clan, and he didn't have the slightest interest in becoming the patriarch of the Chen clan in the future.
Deep in his heart, he still belongs to the Songyan Chen family, the "home" he grew up with since childhood.
Originally, Chen Taichong was looking at Chen Xi with expectant eyes, but to his disappointment, Chen Xi's reaction was too cold, making him immediately realize that his thoughts seemed to be unable to resonate with this little guy at all.
Chen Taichong looked at Wu Xuechan and then at Tang Xian. He couldn't help but sigh again and said, "I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it."
There was already a hint of disappointment in his voice.
"The Chen clan has countless heroes. I think Chen Daoyuan is extremely suitable to take over the position of clan leader. What do you think, senior?"
Wu Xuechan said with a slight smile.
"This child is indeed rare, but unfortunately he has boundless courage."
Chen Taichong said casually.
"The fire is not enough, you can use time to sharpen it. I think this boy's future prospects will be better than Chen Lingkong, which is really rare."
Tang Xian on one side said seriously.
"It's natural."
Chen Taichong's expression had returned to calm. He glanced at Chen Xi and said, "It's just a pity that compared to the kid in front of me, Daoyuan is a little inferior."
Obviously, Chen Taichong favored Chen Xi very much, admired him very much, and even wanted him to join the Chen clan.
Unfortunately, Chen Xi's attitude revealed everything, which made Chen Taichong feel a little regretful.
Soon, Chen Taichong stopped discussing this topic and said bluntly: "I wonder if you can agree to my request?"
Wu Xuechan and Tang Xian looked at each other, and finally looked at Chen Xi.
"Junior brother, you still need to make your own decision on this matter."
Wu Xuechan whispered.
"But I don't know exactly what this battle to protect the Dao is."
Chen Xi smiled bitterly.
"Don't worry about it for now. As long as you agree, I promise to reunite you with Lingjun and his wife. How about that?"
Chen Taichong said quickly.
Chen Xi thought for a while, then looked at the two senior brothers, and saw that they did not have any objections. He knew that this matter was not a bad thing for him, otherwise the two senior brothers would have refused to agree immediately.
"Okay, then this junior will be more respectful than obey your orders."
Chen Xi took a deep breath and made a decision.
"good!"
A touch of relief appeared on Chen Taichong's eyebrows, and immediately he couldn't help but said, "Little guy, do you really not want to consider the suggestion I just made?"
His words were full of earnestness, and it was obvious that he still did not give up and hoped to incorporate Chen Xi into the Chen clan.
This made Chen Xi speechless again, and he refused without hesitation.
Seeing this, Chen Taichong sighed again. Finally, he promised to take Chen Xi to see Chen Lingjun and his wife at noon tomorrow.
At this point, Chen Xi and the others did not stay any longer and stood up to say goodbye and left.
…
Wow~
Not long after Chen Xi and the others left, bursts of divine light filled this simple and primitive stone house.
Immediately, figures emerged one after another. They sat cross-legged casually, as if they were on their own territory.
Among the entire Chen clan, the only ones who dare to be so casual about Chen Taichong's residence are those several living stone-level antiques.
"Pity."
Chen Taichong sighed.
"That little baby is indeed nice, but since he doesn't want to, we don't have to force him."
A man in gray robe said casually.
"You don't understand. The fighting power this boy is showing now is certainly not that powerful. The path he can take in the future is destined to surpass the past and the present!"
Chen Taichong's eyes were clear and he said solemnly, "Don't forget, he is the ninth person to be robbed in this era. You should know better than me what all this means."
Everyone else was silent, frowning, groaning, or sighing.
Having reached their level, they naturally understand how unique Chen Xi is as the ninth person to be robbed in this era.
"If that doesn't work, we can go talk to Lingjun and ask him to come forward and keep this kid here."
The man in gray robe suggested.
"I'm afraid it's not appropriate. If this happens, Shen Yanshan may not agree to it."
The other person shook his head.
"In my opinion, you all still overestimate this son's abilities. Without him, will our Chen family be able to survive?"
Some people disagree.
Seeing this, Chen Taichong couldn't help but shook his head, remained silent for a long time, and then said: "That's all, let's not talk about this topic. Since this son has agreed to represent our Chen family and participate in the battle to protect the Dao five hundred years later, he has already agreed.
enough."
With that said, he stood up and walked out of the stone house.
"Where to go?"
"Go and see Ling Kong. I'm worried that he will do something stupid."
…
In front of the Wenxin Hall.
Chen Lingkong stood there alone with his hands behind his back, silent.
His expression was gloomy, and there was a hint of anxiety and anger between his eyebrows that could not be shaken off.
"Why? Why on earth is this? To reunite their family? Are you just giving up that important treasure?"
"Damn Wu Xuechan, it must have been his idea behind his back. Otherwise, how could he have alerted the ancestor to show up at that moment?"
"Well, since you are so determined, don't blame me for being ruthless. For the sake of the entire clan, what's the point?"
"Brother, sister-in-law... you really gave birth to a good son. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to be reunited again in this life..."
After a long inner conflict, Chen Lingkong seemed to have made a certain decision. He suddenly raised his head and looked into the depths of the Questioning Heart Hall.
Finally, he walked towards it.
Long before the start of the sacrificial hall, he had been here once and met with Chen Lingjun and his wife. The conversation was very unpleasant and failed his purpose once again.
But all this...is no longer important at this moment!
"Let's go back."
Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the Wenxin Hall, barely blocking Chen Lingkong.
This man has a pale face, plain and simple, and is calm and clumsy. He is clearly Chen Taichong.
"Ancestor?"
Chen Lingkong was startled, then his expression suddenly changed, and he vaguely guessed that his purpose had been discovered.
"Since Lingjun no longer cares about the hatred from back then, why should you still care about it? Could it be that...it's not enough for you to hurt Lingjun once, and you want to hurt Lingjun a second time?"
Chen Taichong's expression was indifferent, but there was a hint of complexity deep in his eyes that was difficult to detect.
"Ancestor, I just want to get back that important treasure. You should understand my wish, which is to one day lead our entire Chen clan to rise again and seek the position of that superior clan!"
Chen Lingkong took a deep breath, his expression became calm, and he said seriously, "You should know that I have never had any selfishness from the beginning to the end! Everything was done for the benefit of the clan, otherwise... I would not have done such a thing back then.
Come!"
"Of course I know, otherwise I would definitely not let you take over the position of Supreme Elder and control the power of the clan for so many years."
Chen Taichong frowned and looked a little cold, "It's just a pity that your performance in these years has been very disappointing."
Chen Lingkong suddenly became excited and gritted his teeth and said: "Isn't it because of the lack of that important treasure? If I had him, I would definitely not be worse than him back then!"
Chen Taichong frowned and said: "Even now, are you unwilling to admit it? Okay, let me say it again, that important treasure belongs to Lingjun himself, not to our Chen family!"
"What a joke! Isn't Chen Lingjun a member of the Chen family? Since he belongs to the Chen family, the things in his hands should also belong to the Chen family!"
Chen Lingkong argued fiercely.
"enough!"
Chen Taichong's eyes flashed with a cold light, "There are some mistakes, and I won't just watch them be made a second time."
As he spoke, he waved his sleeves and walked towards the distance, "If you know your way back, please leave with me now, otherwise..."
The words were not finished, but the meaning was clearly revealed.
Chen Lingkong froze in place as if struck by lightning, his expression uncertain. It was not until a long time ago that he smiled bitterly and murmured: "Am I wrong? Am I wrong..."
He seemed to have lost his soul, and his whole figure suddenly lost all fighting spirit and hope, and became dead and silent.
"Everyone was at fault for what happened back then, including me."
Chen Taichong didn't look back and said calmly, "So, these mistakes can never continue, otherwise, they will only destroy the entire clan."
"Yeah?"
Chen Lingkong was like a walking zombie, following behind Chen Taichong, his eyes empty.
It is unimaginable what kind of emotion could actually make a Taoist master-level figure look like this.
From that day on, Chen Lingkong seemed to disappear from the world, completely living in seclusion and never showing up again. No one knew what the reason for all this was.
…
"Elder brother, what exactly is going on in the battle to protect the way?"
As soon as he returned to the cave, Chen Xi couldn't help but ask.
Tang Xian sat cross-legged, thought for a while, and then said, "In short, every ten thousand years, all the tribes in the entire lineage of the Dao-protecting God Clan will select a Nine-Star who has the best chance of being promoted to the Dao Lord Realm.
Territory Lord, bring them together and go to the God-conferring Mountain to fight to protect the way."
"Calculate the time, exactly five hundred years from now, it will be the time for another battle to protect the Dao. Then, little junior brother, you can just go and participate."
These words were really concise and concise. After hearing this, Chen Xi roughly understood it, but when he thought about it carefully, many doubts came to his mind.
Why is there a battle to protect the road?
And why do we need to individually select the nine-star domain master who is most promising to be promoted to the Tao Lord realm to participate?
Is there anything particular about this?
The most important thing is that I am the Five-Star Territory Lord now. Five hundred years from now, who can guarantee that I will be promoted to the Nine-Star Territory Lord?
Since I was promoted to the Nine-Star Territory Lord, at that time, did I have any hope of being promoted to the Dao Lord Realm?