"I'm home!"
Heung Kensei looked at the renovated buildings and palaces before him with a smile.
Looking at the Zhang clan once more, Zhang Xuan's feelings were completely different from before.
When he first arrived a few days ago, he had wanted to teach the young prodigy a lesson and teach the Zhang clan a lesson. However, upon learning that the young prodigy was actually his own clan, he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
"If I had found you earlier, we wouldn't have caused such a huge ruckus …"
Recalling the tragic sight that he had seen when he first arrived, Heung Kensei could not help but shake his head.
If he had acknowledged Zhang Xuan as his son in advance, he would not have caused such a huge ruckus.
"It's good for him to cause a ruckus. Otherwise, those people from your Zhang Clan will always think that I'm the number one expert in the world. I really can't stand it. Let Xuan-er cause a ruckus and let them know that compared to my son, no matter how much cultivation resources they have, they are still nothing but fools!"
Sword Saint Meng harrumphed coldly.
Hearing his wife's words, Heung Kensei did not know how to refute her. Thus, he could only shake his head bitterly and say, "You're right …"
With Heung Kensei leading the way, there was no obstruction along the way. It did not take long for them to return to the main hall where the elders had discussed their affairs.
A few days ago, Zhang Xuan had fought with First Elder Zhang Wuheng here, destroying many of the buildings in the area. At this moment, the buildings had already been repaired, and they looked exactly the same as before. There was not the slightest sign of collapse.
"Your mother has caused a ruckus in the Zhang clan several times, tearing down several buildings. As such, the Zhang clan has left behind a group of landscapers who specialize in construction.
Noticing Zhang Xuan's doubtful expression, Heung Kensei sent a telepathic message warily.
Hearing that his mother was the King Of Destruction as well, Zhang Xuan's lips twitched a little.
To be honest, it was not intentional for him to destroy the buildings. It was just a coincidence that he had no choice but to do so.
"Welcome back to the deputy clan head and the young prodigy!"
As soon as Zhang Xuan entered the main hall, he heard a series of voices echoing in the air. Raising his head to take a look, he saw that the room was already filled with people. They were the elders of the Zhang clan.
Heung Kensei nodded. Together with Yang shi, Zhang Xuan, and the others, they walked into the room and sat on the main seats.
Under normal circumstances, given Yang shi's standing, he should have been seated in the best seat. However, he was Zhang Xuan's junior, and Zhang Xuan was the junior of the Xingmeng Sword Saints. As such, he could only sit at the very back.
"Zhang Xuan is the young prodigy of our clan who has been missing for twenty years. Since he's back today, I'll have to trouble you all to prepare the items and procedures for paying respects to our ancestors. Tomorrow morning, we'll acknowledge our ancestors and ascend to the position of the clan head!"
Heung Kensei looked around.
"Confirm the position of Patriarch?"
"Does the acting patriarch mean that the position of patriarch will be handed over to the young prodigy tomorrow?"
"Isn't this a little too fast?"
The elders were taken aback.
With the return of the young prodigy, it was only a matter of time before the position of the clan head was returned to him. But … wasn't this a little too hasty?
He had just arrived at the Zhang clan, and he didn't know anything at all. Could he really bring the Zhang clan to a better place if he were to lead the clan?
"I object!"
A voice amid the crowd bellowed.
Raising his head, Zhang Xuan saw the First Elder, Zhang Wuheng, walking out from the crowd.
Upon seeing the other party, Heung Kensei's eyebrows shot up.
He had ordered the other party to return to the Elder Hall to receive his punishment, but who could have thought that the other party would still be here?
"Give me your reason!"
Sword Saint Xing harrumphed coldly as he narrowed his eyes.
It hadn't been easy for him to find his son, and he was filled with joy. Who could have thought that he would be opposed by the clan as soon as he returned home?
"The position of the clan head of the Zhang Clan has always been inherited by the person with the purest bloodline. Even though Zhang Xuan is your son and the young prodigy of our clan, his bloodline is already undetectable. Without the bloodline of the Zhang clan, how can he possibly inherit the position of the clan head?"
The First Elder said.
"His bloodline is undetectable?"
"Without the bloodline of the Zhang clan? First Elder, what's going on? "
The other elders were taken aback.
The examination of Zhang Xuan's bloodline had been done discreetly by Zhang Wuchen, such that there were only two people in the clan who were aware of it.
"Elder Wuchen, why don't you explain the matter to us?"
Zhang Wuheng said.
"Yes!"
Zhang Wuchen stepped forward and said, "When Zhang Shi came over a few days ago, I already suspected that he was the young prodigy, so I brought him to the Blood Reservoir to have his bloodline tested.
Very soon, he explained the matter of Zhang Xuan entering the Blood Reservoir in detail.
"This …"
"Without the bloodline of the Zhang clan, how can he possibly become the clan head when he isn't even a member of the Zhang clan?
…
After hearing the explanation, the crowd whispered to one another in bewilderment and shock.
Back then, when the young prodigy was born, he had his bloodline tested, and it had shocked the entire clan. That was how he had become the clan head … But twenty years later, he had returned without the slightest bloodline in his body. How could he possibly become the clan head?
"The bloodline is the symbol of the Zhang clan, and Zhang Xuan is a member of the Zhang clan. Since the deputy clan head has confirmed it, there's no denying it. However, without the bloodline of the Zhang clan, how can he possibly become the clan head? Clan head? "
Zhang Wuheng clasped his fist and said, "I am doing this for the sake of the clan. I hope that the deputy clan head can reconsider your decision!"
"You …"
Heung Kensei's face turned livid as he flung his fist.
He had thought that he would be able to inherit the position of clan head with ease after bringing his son back, but who could have thought that the First Elder would actually block his path with just a single reason?
There was indeed a rule in the clan that only those whose bloodline had reached a certain standard were qualified to become the clan head.
Without the slightest bloodline in his son's body, it would be inappropriate for him to become the clan head.
"What do you think we should do then?"
Heung Kensei was so furious that he could explode at any moment, but he still suppressed his rage and looked at the First Elder.
"Simple. We'll just have to find someone with the purest bloodline who has reached the standard to become the clan head!"
The First Elder replied.
"Even my bloodline hasn't reached the standard, so who else can do it?" Heung Kensei asked with narrowed eyes.
The other party was intentionally making things difficult for him.
He possessed the purest bloodline in the clan, but he still hadn't reached the standard to become the clan head. If even he couldn't do it, who else could do it?
It was clear that the First Elder was unwilling to appoint a clan head.
"Just because the deputy clan head's bloodline isn't up to the standard doesn't mean that others can't. There's already someone in the clan who has reached the standard, or perhaps even surpassed it!" Zhang Wuheng chuckled. "Come in!"
Hu!
Following which, a silhouette slowly walked in from the door.
"His bloodline is completely compatible with the clan head's bloodline. In fact, he's even stronger than the young prodigy from back then! He's more than qualified to become the clan head! "
Zhang Wuheng waved his hand, and a unique energy shrouded the silhouette. In the next moment, a brilliant glow emanated from the silhouette.
"What a powerful bloodline!"
Everyone in the hall narrowed their eyes in astonishment.
Under the radiance of the light, they could sense that the other party's bloodline far surpassed theirs. It was as if the blazing sun was blazing hot.
Even Heung Kensei couldn't help but frown.
He could also sense that the other party's bloodline was far more powerful than his. They were not even on the same level.
"His bloodline surpasses everyone else's, and he's qualified to become the clan head. May I know if anyone objects to my decision?"
Seeing that the young man had managed to subdue the crowd, Zhang Wuheng chuckled softly as he scanned his surroundings.
Barely after he said those words, Zhang Xuan suddenly spoke up.
"Come over here!"
"Zhang Xuan, what are you trying to do? You might be the young prodigy, but your bloodline is lacking, so it's no longer your place to speak. We are currently discussing the next clan head, so please shut your mouth! "
Seeing that Zhang Jiuxiao had interjected at this moment, Zhang Wuheng flew into a rage.
But before he could finish his words, the silhouette that he had brought in hurriedly walked up to him and kneeled to the floor.
"Disciple Zhang Jiuxiao pays respect to Teacher!"
The silhouette was none other than Zhang Jiuxiao.
"Un. Rise!"
Zhang Xuan stroked his disciple's head gently before raising his head once more. A thought suddenly came to his mind, and he turned to Zhang Wuheng and asked, "First Elder, what did you say earlier? I didn't hear it clearly …"
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