Lu Buzheng's words reminded Lu Yin of something. "Third Uncle, who do you think has the highest chance of breaking through to the Progenitor realm amongst the thirteen Half-Ancestors?"
Lu Buzheng thought for a moment. "It's possible for them to break through to the Progenitor Realm." He suddenly paused and looked at the Fog Ancestor. "If we're talking about understanding the Progenitor Realm, Senior should have more authority."
Although Lu Buzheng came from the era of the Above Heaven Sect and was much older than the Fog Ancestor, they had been sealed in ice for so many years that their true age was far from the Fog Ancestor's. Moreover, those who were more accomplished in the world of cultivation came first.
The Mist Ancestor was satisfied. She gave him a look that said 'at least you know what's good for you'. She originally wanted to ridicule him. A Half-Ancestor talking about an Ancestor? Who gave him the confidence to do so?
"Breaking through to the Ancestor Realm doesn't depend on one's cultivation time or battle prowess. It depends on one's control over one's own power and one's understanding of this starry sky. You should have heard that the Ancestor Realm can change the heavens and the earth. It refers to the inner world of a half-ancestor. Once one breaks through to the Ancestor Realm, they can replace this starry sky," said the Mist Ancestor.
"Some people are invincible among their peers, but they can't break through to the Ancestor Realm. Some people are mediocre, but they can break through to the Ancestor Realm. Nobody can absolutely break through to the Ancestor Realm.
Lu Buzheng's face twitched. Wasn't he talking about them?
The twelve Heavenly Gates Sect Masters were said to be absolutely capable of breaking through to the Ancestor realm. The Mist Ancestor had slapped their faces.
The Mist Ancestor looked at Lu Yin. "You said that there are thirteen Half-Progenitors in this universe, right? Based on the odds, one of them should be able to break through to the Progenitor realm. Hurry up and convene the Tianmen Convention so that I can take a look at each of them."
Although Lu Yin believed the Fog Ancestor's words, he also believed the Above Heaven's Sect's evaluation of the twelve Heaven's Gates' leaders. At least half of them had the qualifications to break through to the Progenitor realm. Now, it all depended on who broke through first.
"Third Uncle, the Tianmen Convention will be held in ten days. Half-Ancestors and Envoys must attend."
Lu Buzheng immediately sent someone to pass on the message. This could be considered the true Tianmen Convention after the establishment of the Celestial Sect. The previous few meetings could only be considered as discussions.
The Tianmen Convention was about to begin. Lu Yin thought about it and decided that it was time to meet Wang Si and the others.
Ever since he had locked them up, Lu Yin had not seen them. Even if they had been locked up, he had not been in a hurry to meet them. Now that half a year had passed, it was time to meet them.
Imprisoning a Half-Martial Ancestor was not a simple matter, and there was nothing that could really trap a Half-Martial Ancestor. The only thing that could be done was for Lu Buzheng to severely injure them every once in a while.
The first person Lu Yin met was Xia De. He didn't have much of a grudge against the man, and if it weren't for the fact that the Xia family was also one of the Four Cardinal Scales and wanted to kill him, he might not have treated Xia De this way.
The sound of water dripping could be heard in the dark prison. One couldn't see the end of it. This was where the Celestial Sect imprisoned their prisoners. It was an imitation of the era of the Celestial Sect.
Lu Yin did not let Lu Buzheng accompany him. Instead, he led Ku Wei into the prison.
Ku Wei was very excited. He had finally been remembered. It had been more than half a year since his master had returned. Now, he had finally taken the initiative to meet him. This was too difficult.
Thinking of this, Ku Wei wanted to cry.
In the twenty years that Lu Yin had been gone, his days had not been as good as they had been in the past. Although he was treated well because he was the leader of the giant bloodline, he no longer had the arrogance he had when Lu Yin was still around. His arrogance stemmed from Lu Yin's existence.
In this region, Ku Wei was definitely at the top of the list of people who wished the best for Lu Yin.
"Master, be careful. There's water under your feet." Ku Wei hurriedly walked in front of Lu Yin and led the way. He opened every door he came across and stepped into the water. The Mist Ancestor had a strange expression on his face.
Lu Yin was satisfied, as he still needed Ku Wei at a time like this.
This was the kind of person he needed.
Then again, there were quite a few people like this around him. The monkey was one, the elder from the Blaze Realm was another, and Gu Xiaoer was another.
Soon, Lu Yin met Xia De.
"Hey, old brat, my master is here to see you!" Ku Wei shouted as he walked into the prison.
The Mist Ancestor was displeased, and it gave Lu Yin a fright.
Within the prison, Xia De's limbs were pierced and tied to the wall. When he heard Ku Wei's words, he slowly raised his head.
His face was haggard, and he no longer had the dignity of a Half-Ancestor.
Xia De sighed as he looked at Lu Yin. "Winner takes all. You can do whatever you want with me."
Lu Yin calmly looked at Xia De. "Actually, the Xia family is the one I don't want to be enemies with the most. Progenitor Chen is the one who lent me his strength. After I entered the cultivation world, the first technique I came into contact with was Progenitor Chen's self-created Sirius Technique."
Xia De shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Then you don't have to feel burdened. Although Progenitor Chen is a member of the Xia family, he has nothing to do with us."
Lu Yin did not understand.
The Mist Ancestor explained, "When Xia Shang cultivated nine clones, one of them became a giant, and the Daosource Sect issued an order to capture him. The Xia family did not help him, and the Xia family has never supported him on his path of cultivation."
"Why is that?" Lu Yin was puzzled. Anyone could see Progenitor Chen's cultivation talent, and the Xia family should not have been so short-sighted. When the Daosource Sect had first pursued Progenitor Chen, they had only sent the younger generation to act. Even Lu Tianyi had treasured Progenitor Chen's talent.
Xia De looked at the Mist Ancestor strangely. "Who are you?"
The Mist Ancestor looked at Xia De. "Xia Shang is from a side branch of your Xia family. If he hadn't suddenly learned the Nine Clones Technique, he wouldn't even have entered the Xia family's eyes. Not every family is like the Lu family, where the direct and side branches are harmonious. The Xia family oppresses the side branches too ruthlessly, and even Xia Shang's parents died while sparring with a direct descendant."
Xia De was shocked, and his face went pale. "You … How do you know? Even the direct descendants of my Xia family don't know about this. It's my family's greatest secret. "
The Mist Ancestor was disdainful. "I've known Xia Shang for too long. What wouldn't I know?"
"Who are you?" Xia De was horrified. The Mist Ancestor had known Progenitor Chen for a very long time, and she even knew about Progenitor Chen's family matters. This was not as simple as just knowing each other.
The Mist Ancestor coldly laughed. "Your Xia Clan declined because of Xia Shang. Back then, your Xia Clan was ranked number one after the Lu Clan. The Nine Clones technique was extremely rare, and if it weren't for the fact that the Lu Clan was so invincible, your Xia Clan would have been the only clan in charge of the Fifth Mainland. However, Xia Shang appeared out of nowhere, and not only did he steal the Mountains and Seas that your Xia Clan's direct descendants wanted to inherit, he also stole another Mountain. Now, your Xia Clan doesn't have a single Nine Mountains and Eight Seas.
"Xia Shang's existence should be your Xia family's greatest stain."
Xia De's expression turned ugly, and he lowered his head. This woman was right. During the era of the Daosource Sect, the Wang family's Wang Fan and the Frozen Immortal Sect's Bai Wangyuan had both had people from their families who had become Nine Mountains and Eight Seas. On the surface, Progenitor Chen, Xia Shang, had seized two Mountains and one Sea, which seemed to represent the Xia family, but in reality, it had nothing to do with the Xia family.
Xia Shang had stolen the Two Mountains and One Sea because he wanted to cut off the Xia family's path of retreat, so that no one in the Xia family could inherit the Nine Mountains and Eight Seas.
The Xia family's disciples of that generation were all extraordinarily talented, and they were not inferior to the Wang family or the Bai family. However, because of Xia Shang, they had not been able to inherit the Nine Mountains and Eight Seas. They had even been unable to become Progenitors due to a flaw in their mental state. This had led to the Xia family's downfall, and they were now on par with the White Dragon Clan.
The Xia family hated Xia Shang, but they also hated Lu Tianyi. If not for Lu Tianyi's protection, Xia Shang would have died long ago.
They would rather have Xia Shang, who was invincible in the same realm, die than allow the Xia family to decline.
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This was also one of the reasons why the Xia family had participated in the overthrow of the Lu family.
"A family's greatest fear isn't that they don't have any geniuses, but that they have too many of them, especially if they come from a side branch," the Mist Ancestor sighed.
He had seen Progenitor Chen's memories, and they were either filled with battles or a rain of flowers. There was no warmth or family. The impression that Progenitor Chen had given him was always one of battle and slaughter. Now, Lu Yin understood.
No wonder. Ku Wei was furious, as he understood Progenitor Chen's feelings. He was from a side branch of the Ku family, and he had always been suppressed by Ku Lei. If not for Lu Yin's rescue, then everything that he had would have been Ku Lei's. No matter what he did, he would still be Ku Lei's.
Why had Ku Wei come to the Outerverse from the Neoverse to search for the Yu family? It was because this was the only way for him to have a chance to climb up and obtain the Yu family's quota to enter Progenitor Chen's tomb. He had to find a way to surpass Ku Lei, which was why he had risked his life. If not for the fact that he had been suppressed too much, how could he have ended up like this?
"Serves you right," Ku Wei cursed.
Xia De looked up at the Mist Ancestor. "I want to know who you are. Why do you know so much about Progenitor Chen? "
Lu Yin replied, "You don't need to know her identity. I'm just here to ask you about the truth behind the Lu family's banishment."
Xia De did not understand. "The truth? What truth? "
Lu Yin's gaze turned cold. "The Lu family has Ancestor Tianyi, more than one Progenitor, vassal families, and even a legendary Daolord. What right does the Four Way Scales have to banish them?"
Xia De laughed. "Lu Tianyi is powerful, but the Wang family has Wang Fan, and the Frigid Immortal Sect has Bai Wangyuan. They're both from the Nine Mountains and Eight Seas, so who's weaker than the other? As for the legend of your Lu family, you said it yourself. It's just a legend that has never appeared."
Lu Yin stared at Xia De. "You didn't answer me directly."
Xia De shook his head. "I'm just a Half-Ancestor. It's not up to me to know how to deal with the Lu family."
Lu Yin frowned, as he had already expected this. "Does your Xia family hate my Lu family that much? Even with the threat of the Eternals, you still want to banish my Lu family? "
Xia De did not speak, as he did not want to. Just as he had said, the winner was king, and the loser was vilified. Even a Half-Ancestor like him had been reduced to a prisoner, so there was nothing left to say.
Lu Yin left, and not long after, he saw Old Whiteghost.
Compared to Xia De, Old Whiteghost's gaze was filled with venomous hatred.
Ku Wei immediately scolded, "Old thing, what kind of gaze is that? Are you looking to die?"
Old Whiteghost did not pay any attention to Ku Wei and only stared at Lu Yin. "The Four Way Scales won't let you off. The Ancestor won't let you off either."
Lu Yin sneered. Old Whiteghost was different from Xia De. Xia De's grudge against Lu Yin stemmed from his family's grievances, and Old Whiteghost's gaze was filled with venom, second only to Wang Si.
"In this region of space, so what if Bai Wangyuan comes?" Lu Yin was confident.
Old Whiteghost sneered, "You're too arrogant. Even Progenitor Chen wouldn't dare to be so arrogant in front of the Ancestor, let alone you."
"What a joke. Bai Wangyuan was beaten up by Xia Shang many times in the past. He's older than Xia Shang and can barely be considered a peer, but he can't beat Xia Shang. If they really meet, Bai Wangyuan won't even dare to fart, "the Fog Ancestor sneered.
Old Whiteghost finally noticed the Fog Ancestor, and his gaze turned cold. He angrily rebuked, "You dare to insult the Ancestor? Once the Ancestor descends, he'll make you regret it for ten thousand years."
The Fog Ancestor raised his head. "Let Bai Wangyuan try. Although I'm not good at fighting, he still won't be able to deal with me."
Old Whiteghost's expression changed. "Who are you?"
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