Chapter 946: 947: Heroes Gathering

Chapter 946: Chapter 947: Heroes Gathering

“Just by himself, did he conquer ninety percent of the Wei family’s territory? Isn’t that a bit exaggerated? How exactly did Grandpa Wei do it?” Lin Qian felt nothing short of astounded at this, unable to help imagining just what Wei Ziliang had gone through during those times.

Wei Wushuang recalled the past. With a slight remembrance in his heart, he began to slowly describe the history of his grandfather’s rise to his disciple.

“At that time, it hadn’t been long since the war with the Netherworld Clan ended. Everything was in ruins and awaiting restoration, and the domains of the heavens and myriad worlds were vast, but the strength of many domain lords was not particularly formidable.”

“Having driven out the Netherworld Clan, it was natural to seize territories and develop oneself.”

“Upon reviewing ancient records, we came to know that my grandfather had emerged from obscurity. He was an unknown genius from nowhere, suddenly making waves.”

“Back then, my grandfather fell in love with someone from the Jia family, and they eloped. My grandmother was already engaged, and the Yu family sent people to hunt them down, forcibly separating them. My grandmother was taken back, and my grandfather disappeared without a trace, life or death unknown.”

“Yet, after a whole ten thousand years, Grandfather suddenly returned, boldly and aggressively. He stormed the Yu family, annihilated them entirely, intimidated the Jia family, and retrieved my grandmother.”

“In the days that followed, Grandfather took over the entire Jia family and continuously engaged in fierce duels and gambles with various Star Domain Masters. If Grandfather lost, he would end his own life then and there. If the opponent lost, they had to willingly hand over their star domains.”

“It was in this manner that Grandfather single-handedly carved out ninety percent of the Wei family’s territory!”

After listening to his master’s description, Lin Qian also felt his blood boiling, and in his mind emerged the image of Wei Ziliang riding solo into each star domain, challenging the rulers to duels directly.

However, if Lin Qian were the one doing it, he would never use such methods; instead, he would lead an army, advancing and slowly nibbling away, ultimately conquering all of the opponent’s territory without giving them any chance to fight back.

“That being said, why did Grandpa make such a decision? It’s truly hard to understand.” Reflecting on Wei Ziliang’s previous decision, Wei Wushuang shook his head and turned to his disciple, “How many secrets are still hidden within you, young man?”

To Wei Wushuang, his grandfather’s decision must have had a significant connection to Lin Qian, this disciple whom he found difficult to fully comprehend.

“…” Lin Qian also took a deep breath, remained silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly, “Master, will you blame your disciple?”

“Blame you for what?”

“Logically, the Wei family will one day be inherited by you, won’t it? If your disciple participates in the trials and allows the Wei family to merge into the Huaxia Empire, will it…”

“Isn’t that a good thing?” Before Lin Qian could finish his sentence, Wei Wushuang interrupted him directly.

Lin Qian was very surprised and looked at his master, Wei Wushuang.

In his master’s eyes, he saw only expectation and longing, along with a sense of relief.

“Master, you…”

“Being a family head is very tiring. Moreover, when Grandfather created the vast territory and established the Wei family, it wasn’t for the sake of dominating an area but simply so that his clansmen could live well. He didn’t have such ambitious dreams.”

“As for what the Huaxia Empire is like, your master is still not sure, but the future is boundless.”

“Furthermore, your master believes that if the people of the Wei family merge into the Huaxia Empire, they will lead better lives.”

Wei Wushuang agreed with his grandfather Wei Ziliang’s decision. He was only shocked by the fact that such a decision was made—not opposed to it.

The decision to merge the Wei family into the Huaxia Empire was too sudden, leaving people at a loss.

“Then what is the nature of the trial that Grandpa Wei wants me to participate in?” After calming his thoughts, Lin Qian inquired of his master again, wanting to know more clearly.

“It’s the Heroes Gathering. The heavens and myriad worlds are so vast, including our Wei family and the Huaxia Empire, which belong to the Southern Dipper Thirty-Six Realms of the heavens and myriad worlds.”

“Within these Southern Dipper Thirty-Six Realms, there lies a mysterious relic with an unclear origin, dating back to ages unknown.”

“However, every ten thousand years, the power surrounding this relic weakens, and the various forces of the Southern Dipper Thirty-Six Realms join forces to open a breach, allowing soul martial artists under the age of ten thousand and not exceeding the Star Control Realm to explore within.”

“Afterward, when young talented disciples of various forces emerge, the value of the items obtained will be assessed to rank them.”

“The items inside the relic possess the power of time and a unique aura particular to the relic, easily recognizable, making it impossible to falsify.”

“In recent years, our Wei family’s younger generation has produced mediocre results, failing to gain face as we’ve had poor rankings for fifty thousand years.”

With a quirk of his lips, Lin Qian looked at his master Wei Wushuang, “In that case, Master, you could try it yourself.”

“Are you joking? Your master is over ninety thousand years old and cannot participate in the Heroes Gathering.”

“Poof!” Hearing this from his master, Lin Qian couldn’t help but burst out laughing, “Haha, Master, you’re over ninety thousand years old and still haven’t married or had children? Really?”

“Since when is ninety thousand years considered old? Your master is still rather young, and you’re just a child.” Unperturbed by Lin Qian’s teasing, Wei Wushuang gave him a pat on the back of the head.

After laughing for a moment, Lin Qian came back to his senses. He wasn’t in his previous life anymore, and across the heavens and myriad worlds, ninety thousand years really wasn’t that much.

The stronger one’s cultivation, the more difficult it is to have children, and he and Ye Xin hadn’t had any offspring for years.

“Without realizing it, I too have become a five-hundred-year-old monster.” Lin Qian chuckled at himself but found contentment in having a young heart despite old age.

“Speaking of age, your followers and the Imperial Army are really something, as most of them are exactly the same age as you, judging from their vitality and bones, as if they were all born on the same year, month, and day. Whereas the Imperial Army of the Hundred Battle Star is only about two or three hundred years old, it’s quite peculiar.”

Wei Wushuang’s words caused Lin Qian’s face to stiffen, leaving him in a daze.

His master’s words surely would not deceive him.

On Xuanhuan Star, using the method of observing energy, they were indeed born on the same day, month, and year as Lin Qian.

Most of the Imperial Army of Hundred Battle Star were produced just two or three hundred years ago, and hence their age is merely two or three hundred years.

“So, Xuanhuan Star was born into this world alongside me,” Lin Qian murmured in his heart, finding it truly wondrous.