Xia Yi took a sip of tea. "As you all know, the Xia family is Progenitor Chen's successor, and we have his bloodline. Progenitor Chen cultivated nine clones, and one of them created the Sirius Art, which led to the current Sirius Sect. Everyone knows just how powerful the Sirius Art is, and the Xia family's inheritance should belong to the Sirius Jade Annulus.
"Only Progenitor Chen's successor can unleash the true power of the Sirius Art. He used the Sirius Art to create the Sirius Sect that dominated the universe. The Sirius Sect is simply a thief who stole the Xia family's inheritance."
Ku Pu frowned. "We all know this, but the Sirius Sect has already established itself in the Neoverse. Now that Senior Xia Ji has done this, the other families will also become enemies of the Sirius Sect. There's also Long Sky Island, which is very disadvantageous for the Seven Courts' successors. We just want to know if it's worth it for a piece of Sirius Jade Annulus."
No one was stupid. If it was just for the sake of the Sirius Art, Xia Ji would not have done this. The Sirius Art was not enough to make the Seven Courts, Sirius Sect, and Long Sky Island become enemies. They guessed that Xia Ji had a deeper goal, and they had come to test Xia Ji's true motives.
The Seven Courts shared the benefits and shared the consequences, so they also wanted to share the fruits of their labor.
Xia Yi did not directly answer Ku Pu's question. Instead, he said, "Everyone, please do not worry. The elders have already spoken with Elder Chan, and they will do their best to resolve this."
"Resolve?
How?
You stole someone else's inheritance and then returned it? "You Kexin said disdainfully.
Ce Lao stared at Xia Yi. "Let's get to the point. Why did the Xia family steal the Sirius Jade Annulus?
What is in the Sirius Jade Annulus that is worth the Xia family going to war with Sirius Sect and Long Sky Island?
Since the Seven Courts are one body, we should know the reason. "
"I really want to know." Xie Ahua smiled charmingly and looked at Xia Yi.
Xia Yi's eyes flashed. Actually, he did not know either. How could he explain Xia Ji's matter to him?
At this moment, Xia Ji appeared.
Hui Zhi and the others hurriedly stood up and bowed. "Greetings, Half-Martial Ancestor."
"Greetings, Half-Martial Ancestor."
…
Xia Ji calmly replied, "The Xia Clan has given the inheritance of three Blade Intents to the Sirius Sect in exchange for settling this matter. You may all return. Everything will be as per normal."
Hui Zhi and the others were shocked, and their hearts were in turmoil.
The Three Forms of Blade Will was the Xia Family's inherited blade technique. Its status was equivalent to that of Sirius Gong. In the Sirius Sect, it was an absolute inherited technique. Every strike of the Xia Family was one of the most feared techniques. Now, he was actually willing to give the Three Forms of Blade Will to the Sirius Sect in exchange for the Sirius Jade Annulus. What exactly did Xia Ji obtain from the Jade Annulus?
Hui Zhi and the others knew that the price Xia Ji had to pay was too high. This also meant that Xia Ji would be able to obtain even more.
What could he gain from this?
Even as a Half-Martial Ancestor, Xia Ji did not have the right to give the Three Forms of Blade Will to the Sirius Sect. This was related to the inheritance of the Xia Family.
The more they thought about it, the more they understood that this matter was more important to Xia Ji than anything else.
"What? Do you want to know more?" Xia Ji looked at them.
Hui Zhi and the others looked at each other and left helplessly. They did not have the right to ask Xia Ji anything. If they had known, they would have asked the elders to come.
After they left, Xia Yi bowed deeply to Xia Ji.
"Elder, this …" Xia Ji interrupted him. "Come out."
Xia Meng walked out and looked at Xia Ji. "Elder, is it worth it?"
Xia Ji smiled, a rare smile. He had never smiled since becoming a Half-Martial Ancestor, and Xia Yi had never seen him smile before. In Xia Meng's memories, the last time Xia Ji had smiled was thousands of years ago.
"As a descendant of Progenitor Chen, isn't it worth it to receive his inheritance?" Xia Ji asked.
Xia Meng was calm, but her voice was low. "It's not worth it just for the Sirius Gong."
Xia Ji smiled. "What if it's for the possibility of becoming a Half-Martial Ancestor?"
Xia Meng and Xia Yi were shocked and looked at Xia Ji.
Xia Ji's expression was solemn. "Xia Yi, leave."
Xia Yi's face paled, and he bowed deeply before leaving.
He was the head of the Xia Family, but ever since the incident with Xia Jiuyou, Xia Ji had been very dissatisfied with him. Now, he was not even allowed to listen in.
After Xia Yi left, Xia Ji said, "The Sirius Jade Disc contains the greatest inheritance of Progenitor Chen's Sirius clone. Sirius Gong revolves the stars. How do you know that some of the stars in the universe are not derived from Sirius Gong?"
Xia Meng's expression changed. "Derived from Sirius Gong?
Real stars? "
Xia Ji nodded. "When Sirius Gong is cultivated to its peak, it can produce stars and give birth to life. That's the difference between a Half-Martial Ancestor and a Half-Martial Ancestor. Progenitor Chen is invincible, and he can fight one against nine. Whether it's a giant clone, a Sirius clone, or an illusory clone, each of them can fight against a Half-Martial Ancestor. Each of them can create life and turn something rotten into something miraculous.
"In the universe, there are stars created by Progenitor Chen using Sirius Gong. Controlling a star is the same as controlling the civilization on the star. The Xia Family can instantly control countless powers. More importantly …" He looked seriously at Xia Meng. "With Progenitor Chen's Sirius Gong, he can overcome the Progenitor's Tribulation and become a Half-Martial Ancestor."
Xia Meng's breathing quickened, and her eyes flashed with excitement. "Can we become a Half-Martial Ancestor?"
Xia Ji laughed. "Of course. How can Progenitor Chen's power not be able to overcome the Tribulation?
Lingzhi Mavis died during her tribulation, which caused the remaining Half-Martial Ancestors to panic. Elder Gong looks old and frail, but does he dare to attempt the tribulation?
The Sage Celestial Master has mastered the sourcebox array and has been preparing for countless years on Everlasting Island, but does he dare to attempt the tribulation?
Even Elder Chan wouldn't dare, because becoming a Half-Martial Ancestor is too difficult. This is my shortcut, and with Progenitor Chen's power, I have a ninety percent chance of succeeding. Once I become a Half-Martial Ancestor, I will have the final say in the Fifth Mainland. "
Xia Meng finally understood. No wonder Xia Ji had schemed against a mere Half-Martial Ancestor like Leon's Armada.
"Do you think it's worth it?" Xia Ji asked Xia Meng.
Xia Meng bowed deeply. "Elder, you have great foresight. You will definitely be the next Progenitor Chen."
Xia Ji's eyes gleamed. The next Progenitor Chen?
That's right, he would definitely be the next Progenitor Chen. So what if Xia Ji had three Blade Intents? As long as he could become a Half-Martial Ancestor, he would be willing to pay any price. After that, all he had to do was cultivate Sirius Gong and study the Sirius Jade Disc.
Xia Meng suddenly thought of something. "Elder, if there's such a method, why doesn't the Sirius Sect use it?
Elder Gong should have been able to control those stars a long time ago. "
Xia Ji shook his head. "How could it be that easy? Although I don't know the exact reason, it should be related to bloodlines. Those people in the Sirius Sect are not Progenitor Chen's descendants. With Progenitor Chen's unparalleled power, how could his inheritance be obtained by those people?
With Progenitor Chen's bloodline, we will definitely succeed. "
Xia Meng nodded. "I will give the order to seal off the Xia family. From now on, the Xia family will not receive any guests until Elder becomes a Half-Martial Ancestor."
Xia Ji nodded and gazed into the distance. Becoming a Half-Martial Ancestor was every cultivator's dream, and he was about to achieve it. This was the will of the heavens. He had thought that Lu Yin's interference would cause his plan to fail, but he had still succeeded. This was the will of the heavens. The Fifth Mainland needed a powerful Progenitor.
There was one thing that Xia Ji did not mention, and neither did Xia Meng. Although the three forms of Blade Intent were the Xia family's greatest inheritance, it was a blade technique that was not suitable for the Sirius Sect. Compared to the mystical Sirius Technique that could allow one to become a Lockbreaker, the three forms of Blade Intent were much less valuable.
The Sirius Sect had only compromised because Elder Gong and Heavenly Master Shangsheng had been injured, and also because Elder Chan had interfered. The Fifth Mainland's various powers were in a chaotic battle, and the Hall of Honor could ignore it. However, the Fifth Mainland's Half-Martial Ancestors could not fight to the death. Half-Martial Ancestors were the foundation of the Fifth Mainland, not to mention those who had Genesis Items.
In the Cosmic Sea, Lu Yin accompanied Leon's Armada for a few days. Highsage Leon was injured, and he could not leave immediately in case someone else tried to harm him. He thought of leaving the army, but it had been very quiet over the past few days, and nothing had happened. Instead, he had been scolded by Big Sis.
The Home of the Gods had all left Smog Mountain Range, but Lu Yin regretted that Ember had escaped. He had fled so quickly that even Violet Deity had not been able to find him.
Ember was a disaster, and Lu Yin had to use all of his resources to find out where he was.
However, there was one thing that gave Lu Yin a headache: the giant had disappeared.
Yesterday, the expeditionary army had arrived, and it was the same expeditionary army that had attacked the Giant Financial Group. They had received orders to come to the Cosmic Sea, and they had finally arrived. However, Ku Wei and the others were nowhere to be found.
The expeditionary army had been scared off by Chen Huang, and although they had arrived at the Cosmic Sea ahead of time, Lu Yin should still be able to contact Ku Wei and the others. Even if they were far away in the Outerverse, he should still be able to contact them.
He waited for two more days, but he still could not contact Ku Wei. He felt that something was off, so he contacted the expeditionary army's commander, Xi Gu.
"I don't know any giant," Xi Gu denied, refusing to admit that he had been to the Giant Financial Group.
Lu Yin's gaze turned cold, and the Star Chessboard appeared beneath his feet. He moved in front of Xi Gu and reached out to grab him. Xi Gu had not expected Lu Yin to suddenly attack, and he was furious. He was the commander of the expeditionary army.
There was a thump as Lu Yin and Xi Gu's palms collided. Xi Gu tried to use his innate ability to pierce through Lu Yin's palm, but Lu Yin's golden battle force made it so that even Xi Gu's attack was useless. Xi Gu's arm was bent, and he was forced back several steps.
Nearby, two expeditionary army Enlighters hurriedly attacked Lu Yin, but they were suppressed by his domain and were unable to move.
Even further away, the expeditionary army erupted with killing intent as they stared at Lu Yin. However, in the next moment, Lu Yin's domain completely extended and enveloped the entire expeditionary army, making them feel as if they were in a swamp.
The commotion attracted the attention of Leon's Armada, and there was a loud sound as the Tyrant Blade struck the ground. The winds and clouds above the Cosmic Sea churned as a terrifying aura swept past the expeditionary army, causing everyone's hair to stand on end.
All of this happened in an instant.
Da Qiu and the others were shocked, as they were afraid that Leon's Armada would attack the expeditionary army. What was going on?
Could it be that the expeditionary army wanted to carry out the board's decision and capture Highsage Leon?
That would be too stupid.