Chapter 1465 - 1464: Lifesaving Straw

Chapter 1465: Chapter 1464: Lifesaving Straw

"My master has already mentioned before that he is a friend of your Wugong family; you are only blind and cannot recognize Mount Tai,"

Hong Ye glanced at the people of the Wugong family, speaking coldly.

She still didn’t quite understand why Ling Chen wanted to help this Wugong family, but since it was Ling Chen’s decision, she naturally wouldn’t ask more.

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder couldn’t help but smile bitterly; indeed, it was their fault. At this critical time, they were already besieged on all sides, and who could have foreseen that in such a desperate moment, reinforcements would appear.

"Hong Ye, do not be reckless."

Ling Chen said calmly.

"Yes, Master."

Hong Ye nodded.

"This time when Fengmo Taiyi returns, he probably won’t easily let things go,"

The Third Elder of the Wugong family said worriedly, "In three days, the armies of the Fengmo Clan and the Shangquan family will arrive. By then, it will probably be a great disaster."

Ling Chen shook his head, "Rest assured, saving people is my ultimate goal. Since I am here, the fate of the Wugong family is now intertwined with mine; I, Ling Chen, will live and die with the Wugong family."

These words made all the people of the Wugong family brighten their eyes, feeling a bit incredible. What connection does Ling Chen have with their Wugong family? They didn’t even know, yet the other party would go to such lengths for their Wugong family.

"What, Ling Chen, are you Ling Chen?!"

Suddenly, the Third Elder of the Wugong family lifted his head sharply, realizing with utmost shock, as if he had heard something inconceivable.

"Who is Ling Chen?"

The younger generation of the Wugong family couldn’t react for a moment, but in just an instant, they suddenly understood and stared wide-eyed at Ling Chen.

Ling Chen’s name was undoubtedly the most resounding recently throughout Yingzhou. He single-handedly challenged the Fengjian Clan, ventured to the fifteenth layer of the Sword Prison, broke records of the youth generation, entered the Ise Shrine, inherited the Cloud Monarch, defeated Fengmo Rizang, and made a name in Yingzhou.

Each and every one of these events sounded extremely shocking, even though they had never seen Ling Chen’s true face, yet they had a very deep impression of his reputation.

Ling Chen is currently a benchmark figure in the youth generation.

Unexpectedly, the young man in front of them was actually Ling Chen.

"May I ask Brother Ling Chen, what connection does Your Excellency have with our Wugong family?"

Unable to recall any acquaintance between the Wugong family and Ling Chen, the Third Elder could only ask with some confusion.

Ling Chen smiled faintly, "This is not the place to talk."

"Please come in."

The Third Elder’s face instantly became solemn, making a gesture of invitation towards Ling Chen.

Ling Chen and Hong Ye then walked into the main gate of the Wugong family.

...

At the very center of the Wugong family’s architectural complex stood a magnificent building, which was the Council Hall of the Wugong family.

Currently, this Council Hall was already overcrowded, as the entire Wugong family’s upper echelons were gathered here, as if encountering a grand event that only occurs once every thousand years.

All this was because of Ling Chen’s arrival.

The Wugong family was currently trapped in a desperate situation, besieged on all sides, with people feeling panic, and Ling Chen’s appearance brought hope to the people of the Wugong family.

Although the appearance of Ling Chen might still make it difficult to confront the two major first-rate families, Fengmo and Shangquan, at such a time, even a single straw of hope was desperately grasped, and Ling Chen was undoubtedly the only gleam of hope for their Wugong family!

Inside the Council Hall, the remaining upper echelons and elite disciples of the Wugong family gathered together, numbering about twenty or thirty people; these people were the elite remnants of the Wugong family.

As for the others, they either fell in previous clashes or foresaw the situation early and left the family. Now, those here were the few remaining fruits of the Wugong family.

At this moment, sitting at the head seat of the Council Hall was a middle-aged man with graying temples, none other than the current Family Head of the Wugong family, Wugong Shou He.

In fact, Wugong Shou He was a reluctant Family Head, as this position was not supposed to fall to him, but because the former Family Head fled in advance upon knowing the impending doom of the Wugong family, this role fell to him.

Wugong Shou He’s original intention was to quickly send away the younger generation of the family and ensure the continuation of the Wugong lineage. Then, he would fight to the end with the Fengmo and Shangquan families, waiting to perish together with the Wugong family, not failing the Wugong ancestors. But unexpectedly, Ling Chen appeared at this time, bringing a glimmer of hope to a situation that was almost hopeless.

"Brother Ling Chen, how is it that you know our Wugong ancestors?"

From the head seat, Wugong Shou He gazed heavily at Ling Chen. Although the Wugong family now regarded Ling Chen as a savior, they still needed to understand Ling Chen’s purpose.

Perhaps fearing Ling Chen might be reluctant due to the presence of so many people, Wugong Shou He continued, "Brother Ling Chen may speak freely here; everyone present is trustworthy."

Hearing this, Ling Chen nodded, did not hesitate further, stood up, and with slightly firm eyes said, "You should know my origin. I am not from Yingzhou, but rather from the Nine Provinces. And you should also know that your Wugong family’s ancestors did not carry the surname Wugong, but the surname Xia; like me, they came from the Land of Nine Provinces!"

"What?"

Ling Chen’s words instantly provoked a wave of astonishment in the Council Hall, including Wugong Qian Dai and the higher echelons, leaving many of the younger generation in the Wugong family bewildered, not understanding what Ling Chen meant.

Even the Family Head Wugong Shou He appeared utterly dumbfounded, seemingly unaware of this information.

Ling Chen was somewhat surprised by this; did these Wugong family members truly not know their ancestral origin? Others might not know; how could even Wugong Shou He, the Family Head, not know?

"It’s true our Wugong family’s ancestors had the surname Xia, but there’s no mention of coming from the Nine Provinces..."

"Our Wugong family is one of the ancient families in Yingzhou with thousands of years of history. In terms of ancientness, even Gongben and Beichuan families cannot compare. How could it be from the Nine Provinces?"

"Indeed, could it be a mistake?"

The hall buzzed with discussions.

Listening to these discussions, Ling Chen couldn’t help but frown. How could the upper echelons of a family not know their family history; was it possible he was indeed mistaken?

"Absolutely not."

At this time, the Human Emperor’s voice suddenly sounded in Ling Chen’s mind, "Earlier, the young girl’s bloodline pulsations matched mine; she is definitely my descendant."

"Alright."

Upon hearing the Human Emperor’s words, Ling Chen calmed down a bit but also shook his head secretly. What grand presence the Human Emperor commanded back then, with the four seas subdued and the Wildlands bowing, an entire world surrendered to his majesty; who would have thought that thousands of years later, his descendants would fall to such a state, unaware of their ancestral origin. It’s truly lamentable.

ps: Today’s update is a bit delayed due to commitments, but rest assured, there will be three updates per day.