"call!"
After Jiang Yuan's soul returned to his body, he took a while to recover. He carefully recalled Yu Xiaoan's expression and wondered, "I don't think I offended her, so why does it feel like she's targeting me?"
"Sir, are you awake?"
As Jiang Yuan was considering Yu Xiaoan's expression, Jiang Dahai's voice came from outside the door.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Yuan asked, raising his voice.
"Grandpa is waiting for you at the entrance of the ancestral land!" Jiang Dahai made his intentions very clear, but after pausing for a few seconds, he added, "However, before that, you need to pass three tests before you can enter the ancestral land."
Entering the ancestral land is a major matter, and even Jiang Yunchen dared not make the decision alone. Therefore, after discussion, the Jiang family came up with this approach.
Jiang Yuan walked over, opened the door, and then asked, "What kind of test?"
"Crossing the fire basin, climbing the ladder to heaven, and questioning heaven and earth—once you pass these three tests, you will naturally be able to enter the Jiang family's ancestral land," Jiang Dahai said.
Jiang Yuan fell into deep thought. His memories of the Jiang family only extended to when he was six years old. He was unaware of what happened after entering the ancestral land. However, he vaguely remembered that there were three stages: crossing the fire basin, climbing the ladder to heaven, and questioning heaven and earth. But those who had to go through these three stages were either from collateral branches of the Jiang family or direct descendants who had no talent.
"You only have half an hour to complete these three tests. If you fail, the Jiang family of Lingyun will compensate you with something else as a way of thanking you for saving my grandfather's life." Jiang Dahai's eyes were filled with apology. He knew that when the Jiang family mentioned these three tests, they clearly did not want him to enter the ancestral land, because even the most talented disciple of the Jiang family could not complete these three tests within half an hour.
However, Jiang Dahai underestimated Jiang Yuan's determination.
"Take me there!" Jiang Yuan said without hesitation. "For my father's last wish, I will walk any path, no matter how difficult!"
Jiang Dahai nodded and led Jiang Yuan directly toward the back mountain of the Jiang family's territory.
After a minute, Jiang Dahai stopped in front of a mountain shrouded in mist. He said, "The Jiang family is waiting at the top of the mountain. You have twenty-nine minutes left!"
Jiang Yuan looked up, a touch of tenderness appearing in his eyes.
“Father, Mother, although I am not related to you by blood, I am your son. Today, I stand here again not to prove the Jiang family’s mistake in expelling me, but to let our ancestors know that the bloodline of the Zhongyuan Jiang family will continue forever according to your will!”
Jiang Dahai raised his hand and shouted, "Light the brazier!"
Boom! Crimson flames erupted from the foot of the mountain, this was the fire-crossing ritual. The fire-crossing ritual was not just a basin, but a small basin. The significance of crossing the fire-crossing ritual was to burn away impurities and repel any ancestral worshippers with wicked intentions.
"Jiang family, I, Jiang Yuan, have returned!"
Jiang Yuan calmly stepped into the sea of fire. He did not activate any of his energy, relying solely on his Nine Spirits Demon Body to resist the scorching flames of the Heavenly Spirit level.
The Nine Spirits Demon Body possesses extremely high immunity to nine attributes, so this flame has no effect on him whatsoever.
Five minutes later, a figure emerged from the sea of fire. He didn't even try to extinguish the flames; he simply let the flames burn on his body as he ascended the ladder to heaven.
At the top of the mountain, three men stood side by side, the one on the far right being Jiang Yunchen.
"That kid is the suspected member of my Jiang family that you mentioned?"
The three started chatting, but there was a hint of hostility in their conversation.
“It shouldn’t be. I thoroughly checked the Jiang family genealogy last night. All seventy-two branches of the three clans of my Jiang family have been recalled. There is not a single one left outside.” Jiang Yunchen shook his head and said.
“I think so too. This kid got burned when he stepped over the fire pit. If he really had the Jiang family bloodline, the flames wouldn’t have gotten close to him at all!” said the person on the right.
"Yun Chen, then why did you still let him participate in the test?" the person in the middle spoke up.
"This child is exceptionally talented. At the fifth level of the True Spirit Realm, he has mastered the profound mysteries of life and death that even the Nascent Soul Realm cannot grasp. Don't you think that if this child were to join my Jiang family, he would surely lead the Jiang family to eternal prosperity!"
“That’s not how it works. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. Often, those with great talent also face difficult fates and may die young. Moreover, without the support of a powerful family, the talent he is showing now is likely overexploited. If he truly reaches the path of godhood, he will inevitably show weakness. You must understand, what our Jiang family needs is not just a top-tier Nascent Soul cultivator, but a god who can lead the Jiang family to eternity!” The Du Hai family head on the right said with half-closed eyes.
“Yes, in terms of lineage, the Divine Emperor Family is even inferior to the Jiang Family. However, the Divine Emperor Family produced three Divine Emperors who shook the world in the Battle of Divine Fall, forcing our Jiang Family to retreat. If the Jiang Family cannot produce a Divine Emperor-level figure in this battle, the Jiang Family's inheritance will come to an end!” The man in the middle sighed. The image of that boy from back then would occasionally appear in his mind. If the Jiang Family were willing to take the risk, he would probably be the one with the best chance of becoming a Divine Emperor.
"You two are still as rigid as ever. Don't talk about potential or anything like that. You just don't want outsiders to enter the ancestral land!" Jiang Yunchen said irritably.
Hearing this, the Yuan family head smiled bitterly and waved his hand, saying, "Forget it, since this boy saved you, we should give him a chance out of both sentiment and reason. Anyway, the ancestral land has been quiet for many years, and the entry of an outsider will not cause any major turmoil!"
"I have no objection. Anyway, my opinion has never been very important. Who told me to be a junior?" The head of the Duhai family shrugged, showing considerable helplessness.
The three continued to look at the Heavenly Road. This road was not simple. Every step on it was laid by the powerful members of the Jiang family. Outsiders would bear a hundred times the pressure of the Jiang family members when they stepped on it.
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