Chapter 369

He had never expected this at all.

This terrifying Stellar Cycle Scripture had not been obtained by the clan leader by accident, but had been passed down from their ancestors!

But how could that be possible?

Jiang Chen fell into deep thought, unable to help but question his life.

As the head of the Law Enforcement Corps, he was naturally extremely familiar with the clan rules and the contents of the clan annals — he could practically recite them backward!

Precisely because of this, he found it hard to understand.

After all, in his ancestors, let alone a Great Emperor, not even a single Primordial Sea realm cultivator had ever appeared.

It was only when the clan leader rose meteorically from obscurity that the current situation was broken, pioneering a new chapter in the family's history!

Wait, something seems off!

Jiang Chen's mind raced at full speed.

At this moment, he recalled the various histories recorded in the clan annals.

Only then did he suddenly realize that his own family truly seemed to be no simple matter!

Because in the clan annals, all records concerning the ancestors before they arrived at Wudan City were a complete blank!

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen became even more certain that he had uncovered an earth-shattering great secret!

Thus, he gazed at the clan leader in great trepidation and asked in a low voice, "Clan Leader, my lord, then where exactly does the origin of our clan lie?"

"Oh? You're not slow to react, noticing it so quickly."

Having said that, Jiang Daoxuan's expression grew solemn as he restrained the smile on his face.

Then, shifting his tone, he said in a deep voice:

"Very well, things having come to this, I'll tell you about it."

"Listen carefully."

"My Jiang family once produced a supreme Great Emperor!"

"Surnamed Jiang, named Hengyu, called the Hengyu Great Emperor by the myriad races!"

"He cultivated both Qi and body, rarely suffered a single defeat, and suppressed the entire age!"

"This Stellar Cycle Scripture was his supreme body-refining art!"

"The Pure Yang Infinite Art that you currently cultivate is the introductory cultivation method for another supreme Qi-refining art!"

The moment these words were spoken, it was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky!

Jiang Chen's pupils suddenly contracted to pinpoints, instantly frightened out of his wits!

He stretched out both hands, trembling.

Lowering his head, he gazed at his palms.

In a tone of utter disbelief, he muttered to himself:

"So, our Jiang family is actually an Imperial clan? I am a descendant of the Great Emperor?"

Watching this foolish child Jiang Chen gradually sink into a stupor.

Jiang Daoxuan coughed a few times.

Then he extended his palm and lightly patted the other's shoulder.

In a deep voice he said, "That's right, my Cangwu Jiang family is precisely an Imperial clan! The blood of the ancient Great Emperor flows in every one of us!"

His voice rang out once more.

The light finally began to return to Jiang Chen's eyes!

"So that's how it is?"

At this moment, many things he had not understood before were all instantly explained!

No wonder the clan leader could always produce so many incredible treasures!

No wonder so many astonishing geniuses had recently emerged within the clan.

It was simply because we are all descendants of the Great Emperor!

Jiang Chen clenched both fists, his chest heaving ceaselessly, feeling immensely stirred!

At this moment, deep within his heart, an immense sense of pride welled up of its own accord!

I was born of an Imperial clan, and should stand above all living things, 重现 the glory of our ancestors!

A feeling he had never known before spread through his heart.

At this moment, Jiang Daoxuan said softly, "Since you now know of this matter, you must remember well. In the past, Ancestor Hengyu suppressed the myriad races and made no small number of enemies. After Ancestor Hengyu perished, our Jiang family lost his protection, which led those enemies to seek revenge......."

"Precisely because of this, our Jiang family chose to conceal our origins and dared not reveal them lightly, lest those forces learn the news and come to wipe us out completely and steal our clan's inheritance!"

"Therefore, in the future you must still be cautious in word and deed, and never let it slip out. The stakes involved, I trust you can understand!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen immediately felt a surge of heat in his heart.

He felt the clan leader's immense trust in him.

After all, once such a matter was revealed, it could easily bring about the clan's destruction.

Yet even so, the clan leader still chose to tell him such an important secret.

How could such trust not warm one's heart?

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen immediately dropped to both knees.

Facing this elder Jiang Daoxuan, he lowered his head and said in a deep voice:

"Clan Leader, my lord, above — regarding today's matter, I, Jiang Chen, swear I shall never reveal it. If I ever break this oath, may five thunderbolts strike me down, my soul be destroyed, and I never enter the cycle of......"

Before he could finish, he heard Jiang Daoxuan suddenly say:

"Foolish child, do not make such a vicious oath. I naturally trust you. In the future, if compelled and you reveal it unintentionally, that too would be an act of helplessness — it must be the destined tribulation of our Jiang family, unavoidable!"

The moment these words were spoken, Jiang Chen was slightly stunned.

By the time he reacted, he was once again deeply moved!

"Uncle......."

Jiang Chen's eyes brimmed with tears, his body trembling uncontrollably.

His hanging hands instead gripped his robes tightly.

At this moment, he felt nothing but endless warmth and care.

It was as if the man standing before him was not his clan chief, but his dear uncle.

He only felt that the clan chief was truly far too good to him!

With such high regard, what was he to do?

Feeling conflicted, Jiang Chen said no more.

He could only silently note it in his heart, vowing never to betray the other's expectations!

Jiang Daoxuan nodded and said softly, "A man does not shed tears lightly; why put on such an act?"

"Today's matter was only to let you understand that the men of our Jiang clan will never be inferior to anyone else!"

"Bear in mind: the blood of the Great Emperor flows in our veins, and we shoulder the glory of an imperial clan — we will never speak lightly of giving up!"

"Including everything we do now — it is not to make the clan rise, but to restore the clan!!"

Every word struck like a pearl, shaking the heart and spirit!

Jiang Chen raised his arm and used his sleeve to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes.

His gaze grew ever brighter, and in his heart a seed named faith was taking root and sprouting:

"Restore the clan?"

Jiang Chen cupped his fists and said, "Uncle, I understand."

Jiang Daoxuan gave a slight nod: "Many matters in the clan still need you now. Apart from me, your current strength is already enough to stand supreme within the clan, but do not grow proud or complacent — know that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility."

Listening to his own clan chief's patient instruction.

Jiang Chen raised his head, a look of dawning comprehension gradually appearing on his face.

Indeed, even though he could now slay a Star Wheel, he still needed to keep a humble heart in seeking the Dao.

Uncle was right — the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

He would surely put this strength to use where it was needed, striving to build the clan!