Chapter 1176 - 1176: You Have to Call Him Grandpa

Jiang Yifan was silent for a moment: "Actually, part of that rumor is true, and part of it is exaggerated."

"In fact, a catastrophe really occurred a long time ago. The so-called ancient ruins were just a triggering point in that catastrophe, not the whole event."

Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow: "A triggering point?"

"That's right, that catastrophe involved most of the Martial Realm worldwide, referring exclusively to those above Half-Step Emperor Realm, including dozens of powerful fighters in the Life and Death Realm."

Jiang Yifan paused and continued: "At first, a Life and Death Realm fighter whom no one had heard of brought a batch of treasures to the Star Sea, initially selling them at high prices quietly. These treasures were all elixirs or cultivation techniques that greatly benefited martial artists, some even included top-notch array maps."

"Later, as more people learned about it, he stopped being discreet and held a large auction, selling all those treasures. Then he vanished, only to bring out more treasures for auction later, but this time, people's intentions changed."

"You know, those are all supreme treasures, even a single one is worth a fortune, so continuous auctions meant not everyone could afford them, naturally leading to other thoughts, trying all ways to learn the origin of treasures from this fighter, which was the ancient ruins."

"So, everyone rushed to the ancient ruins, leading to that catastrophe?" Liu Zixuan asked.

Jiang Yifan nodded: "Exactly, rumors claimed there were countless treasures within the ancient ruins, any one of which would drive martial artists worldwide crazy, so all major Martial Realm forces worldwide fought each other for them."

"Too focused on fighting for treasures, no one realized the ancient ruins were inherently unstable. During their battles, the ancient ruins collapsed like the heavens shattering, causing many powerful fighters to fall. It seemed the stronger the existence, the more targeted it was, resulting in all Life and Death Realm fighters above Emperor Realm dying. Those below Emperor Realm did not die, although they suffered greatly, and instead some martial artists not at Emperor Realm escaped."

At this point, Jiang Yifan laughed: "Afterward, those who did escape gained some treasures, becoming incredibly powerful."

"Just like the ancestor of the Willow Association." Liu Zixuan laughed.

Jiang Yifan shook his head: "Actually, his ability to establish the Willow Association had little to do with gaining treasures."

"Is it because of the Netherworld Hall?"

"No, actually the rise of the Netherworld Hall coincided with that of the Willow Association, and initially, the Netherworld Hall had no connection with the ancestor of the Willow Association."

Jiang Yifan took a sip of water and continued: "That catastrophe caused many powerful fighters to fall, but also allowed many forces to rise rapidly. The reason is quite simple, because famous martial artists back then all died, leaving the Martial Realm dead silent, with no one to lead, giving the ancestor of the Willow Association and others an opportunity."

"During those times when strength made one king, it was easy to carve out a niche and accumulate some foundations."

Liu Zixuan took a puff on his cigarette and laughed: "What about the realm?"

"So many powerful fighters entered the ancient ruins together, do you think they all died? Some must have had strong methods of escape." Jiang Yifan shrugged: "That's why there are still Life and Death Realm fighters in this world, though very few, and those left are top-tier existences, not making appearances in ordinary times."

"Then how many such fighters do you think there are in the Martial Realm worldwide now!" Liu Zixuan frowned and asked.

"Are you worried that the Netherworld Hall might reveal the Yudou Treasure and draw martial artists from all over the world to fight for it?"

Liu Zixuan shrugged: "The Yudou Treasure is not the ancient ruins, it won't annihilate so many fighters, so we naturally have to prepare."

"I don't know exactly how many Life and Death Realm fighters exist worldwide, but surely not many. Of course, there are some strong existences comparable to the Life and Death Realm." Jiang Yifan scratched his head: "As for Star Sea, it should be counted including you, not more than five or six."

Liu Zixuan took a sharp breath: "Even assuming there are only five, your Jiang Family already accounts for two, which means currently in the Star Sea Martial Realm, your Jiang Family is the strongest?"

Jiang Yifan said proudly: "When Yunxuan wakes up, our Jiang Family will have three."

"Incredible!" Liu Zixuan reluctantly admired and gave a thumbs-up.

Now he truly understood, those who brag and boast all day long are not the so-called strongest, only families like the Jiang Family, who remain low-key and strike like thunder when executing something, are the strongest indeed.

Within Star Sea, there are just five or six in the Life and Death Realm, and the Jiang Family immediately holds a significant portion. Such a force could rank among the top worldwide Martial Realm, couldn't it?

"What do you think we should do to prepare over in Yudu?" Jiang Yifan stored away his boastful look and asked.

Liu Zixuan shook his head: "No clue, this time we've stirred up a hornet's nest, it feels too tricky to deal with, we are at a loss!"

"Honestly, I really hope the Yudou Treasure is like the ancient ruins, they go in and it destroys them." Jiang Yifan cursed.

"What exactly is the Yudou Treasure?" Liu Zixuan asked confusedly.

"I don't know. But..." Jiang Yifan said mysteriously: "But I heard some news from my old man before."

"Is playing mysterious fun?" Liu Zixuan grumbled.

"Just teasing you!" Jiang Yifan glanced at Liu Zixuan, then whispered: "The Yudou Treasure may not be the ancient ruins, but it is related to them, as for the exact connection, I don't know."

"Yudou Treasure? Ancient ruins?" Liu Zixuan pondered the link between them.

"Do you know the specific details about the ancient ruins? Whose ruins are they? Or are there any ancient books documenting them?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"He knows squat!"

Just then, an elderly figure walked in from outside under the dim light.

"Damn it, you're here!" Seeing the old man come in, the usually composed Jiang Yifan jumped up.

"What? Your house, and I can't come?" The old man cursed while directly sitting on the sofa.

"No, what I mean is, you're already over ninety years old, shouldn't you stay home and enjoy retirement? Running around is dangerous." Jiang Yifan promptly apologized with a smile.

Liu Zixuan raised his eyebrow: "Who is this old gentleman?"

"Shut up, if you call him mister, aren't you putting yourself on par with me!" Jiang Yifan snapped.

"Then..."

"You have to call him grandpa!"