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Chapter 232: Measuring the Sacred Bone
Chapter 232: Measuring the Sacred Bone
Hearing Ji Tianchao's angry reprimands, the many onlookers all looked ashamed.
Indeed, the young man had returned Ji Yunge to the Ji Family. That act of bringing back the War God and the Heroic Souls who protected their Ji Family was a tremendous feat for the clan.
Even if the young man were of mixed blood from another clan, or had committed a crime, he could still be pardoned.
In the silence, Ji Tianchao glanced at Ji Qingfeng, his eyes revealing disappointment, but he said nothing.
The grudges of the elders had long been passed down to their descendants, but Ji Tianchao had always disliked explaining. He only hoped to kill more enemies and slay more demons to make his brothers and sisters see that he could not refuse his father's favor, but he could return that love to the family!
In the crowd, someone rushed forward, seeing Ji Yufeng, who had fainted in the Guest Hall, and exclaimed in shock and anger:
"Yufeng!"
The mother's call made the young man at Li Hao's feet gradually regain consciousness.
"Where did this bastard come from, daring to hurt my son!"
The woman in the luxurious dark green robe glared at Li Hao, spitting out her curse.
Ji Tianchao and the others' expressions immediately changed. Although Ji Qingqing had erred by marrying someone from another clan, Li Hao was still their grandson, sharing the same bloodline.
"Silence!"
Ji Tianchao barked.
Hearing the resonant and authoritative voice, the woman's expression changed. She realized she had spoken out of turn, but her heart was still filled with anger:
"War God Tianchao, my son is a prodigy. You cannot favor outsiders..."
"Your son is also worthy of being called a prodigy?"
Ji Tianchao retorted angrily: "Being defeated and still having the nerve to insult others—when have the prodigies of our Ji Family ever acted like this!"
The woman quickly responded: "But my son entered the Three Eternities Realm at fifteen, with unparalleled talent. Give him another twenty years, and he could reach the Dao Realm. How can he not be considered a prodigy?"
"If your son is a prodigy, why was he defeated?"
Ji Tianchao said coldly.
Entering the Three Eternities Realm at fifteen, with such talent, only he could say it was unworthy of the title of prodigy, for he had been even more impressive in his youth.
"Who knows what means the other clan used. My son's reputation as a prodigy was earned through real battles", the woman ground out, glaring at Li Hao with hatred.
Ji Tianchao's eyes turned cold: "If you are not convinced, let the two of them compete in public. If your son loses, he will lose his title of prodigy. What do you think?"
At these words, the woman's face turned pale, and she hesitated, but eventually held her tongue.
Seeing that she dared not speak, Ji Tianchao coldly snorted:
"Your son's talent is acceptable, but with a mother who spoils him, he is bound to be ruined. His arrogance and rudeness are not the qualities of a prodigy. For the next ten years, let him cultivate on Bitter Cliff Mountain. He may not see you until he has achieved Reversing Fate!"
"War God Tianchao!"
The woman called out urgently, but seeing Ji Tianchao's cold gaze, she felt a chill and dared not say more.
"Uncle Nine, are you favoring this young man?"
A figure stepped out from the crowd, wearing a dark robe that exuded a sense of nobility.
Seeing this person, Ji Tianchao and those around him, including Ji Yunqing, all had their expressions change.
"Brother!"
Ji Tianchao's eyes flashed with a complex look, and a hint of anger.
"I dare not accept that."
The elderly man in the dark robe said calmly: "By adhering to the family laws and clan rules, our clan can endure. You have already broken the rules. Are you going to break them again?"
Ji Tianchao understood the implications of his words. His eyes turned dark, and a hint of sorrow was evident as he said:
"Brother, Third Brother has just passed away."
Upon hearing this, the elderly man's calm expression changed slightly.
His eyes showed a hint of surprise, and seeing the sorrow in Ji Tianchao's eyes, his fingers clenched involuntarily.
But soon, his expression returned to coldness, even more so than before, as he said:
"Did he not come to see his elder brother before he left?"
Ji Tianchao gave a bitter smile: "Brother, Third Brother was just a wounded Heroic Soul. Shouldn't you have gone to see him?"
The elderly man fell silent.
Ji Tianchao looked at him deeply, the disappointment in his eyes hard to hide, but he quickly composed himself. His eyes turned cold as he surveyed the scene.
Seeing the countless faces present, he said coldly, word by word:
"Our clan's laws and rules must be followed, but in our clan, the strong are respected, and the capable rise to the top. Everyone has the opportunity to advance. As long as you are outstanding, as long as you are a prodigy, regardless of your birth, whether you are a direct descendant or a servant, you can become a prodigy and enjoy the highest cultivation resources of the clan!"
"Is there anyone who objects to this?"
The entire hall fell silent. This had been a long-standing rule in the Ji Family, and no one dared to oppose it.
In the Great Wasteland Sky, the strong ruled and the capable rose to the top—this was a universal understanding.
Ji Tianchao's gaze was cold as he said, "Since everyone agrees, then his victory over Ji Yufeng means he is also a prodigy of our clan and should be treated as such!"
Ji Qingfeng's face changed slightly as he looked at his father, an old man in a dark robe, who raised his eyes to gaze at the peak of the Holy Mountain, seemingly lost in thought.
"I, I haven't lost yet!"
In the silence, a voice broke through, and it was Ji Yufeng, who had just woken up and was struggling to his feet beside Li Hao.
His face was flushed with shame and anger. To be defeated by a half-blood from another clan in front of so many people was utterly humiliating!
"Go back to sleep."
Li Hao raised his hand and slapped the back of Ji Yufeng's head, sending the young man crashing back into the deep pit at his feet.
The young man, who had just woken up, was knocked out again almost instantly.
The crowd's eyes twitched. This young man from another clan seemed not to be the sort who would try to win their favor to join the Ji Family. Instead, he was ruthless and domineering!
"Yufen!"
The elegant woman nearly fainted at the sight.
Ji Tianchao and Ji Yunyue, among others, were slightly stunned. They looked at the young man, who wore a calm expression as if nothing had happened, and couldn't help but find it a bit amusing.
This young man didn't seem as timid as they had imagined.
Ji Qingyuan and others' faces changed, realizing that this young man's skills were exceptional. To so easily suppress Ji Yufeng indicated that their strength was on entirely different levels.
At this point, further arguments were pointless.
In the silence, Ji Daosin appeared between the two War Gods, scanning the crowd. He said, "This child has the blood of our Ji Family. Considering his contribution in escorting the War God back, he can be entered into our family register. He defeated Yufen, showing the potential of a prodigy, so from now on, you must treat him as one of our Ji Family prodigies!"
Seeing the Patriarch appear, everyone's faces changed, and they quickly bowed in respect.
Ji Daosin continued, "First, let this child undergo the Sacred Bone test. If he has a Sacred Bone, there will be no further disputes."
Ji Tianchao nodded slightly.
In the Ancient Holy Clan, Sacred Bones were held in the highest regard. If this child possessed a Sacred Bone, even if they tried to expel him, it would likely face widespread opposition.
A Sacred Bone signified the Saint-Asking Posture, the potential to lead the clan to greatness!
Ji Yunyue, seeing the matter settled, breathed a sigh of relief. She flew to the Guest Hall and landed, carefully examining Li Hao. She noticed that his features bore a resemblance to Qing Qing.
"You must be Qing Qing's child. What's your name?"
"Le Ping."
Ji Yunyue repeated the name to herself. "Your mother gave you that name, didn't she?"
"How did you know?" Li Hao was surprised.
"Qing Qing, that child, never liked to fight. She probably hoped that her child would stay away from all this and live a peaceful life", Ji Yunyue said.
Li Hao fell silent.
The woman who disliked conflict had ended up marrying a great general who spent his life in battle.
"Come, I'll take you to the Sacred Bone test. With your extraordinary talent, you might have a Sacred Bone and the Saint-Asking Posture!" Ji Yunyue said gently, her aged face showing a kind expression.
Li Hao had learned some about the Ji Family from Ji Yunge during their journey and didn't object.
Ji Hao followed Ji Yunyue to where Ji Tianchao and the others were.
Ji Yunyue didn't rush to introduce Li Hao to Ji Tianchao and the others, planning to wait until everything had calmed down before having him address these distant uncles.
Ji Daosin gave Li Hao a slight smile and then turned to lead the way, flying off.
Seeing this, Ji Qingyuan and the others knew the matter was settled and that further discussion was pointless. They followed, eager to see if this young man, who had shown greater talent than Ji Yufeng, truly possessed a Sacred Bone.
If he did, it could mean another War God rising in the Ji Family, which would be a tremendous blessing!
Although there were internal conflicts within the clan, the Ji Family people held the War God in extremely high regard.
Of course, there were a few exceptions. With so many people, there were always some outliers.
"That young man is going to test for the Sacred Bone. I wonder if he has it?"
"He probably does. Otherwise, how could someone from another clan be so strong, easily suppressing Ji Yufeng, who is a bit older than him?"
"Not just Ji Yufeng. Didn't you see earlier that Ji Mingque couldn't even get the better of him? Without a Sacred Bone, how could he be so powerful?"
"Could it be that our Ji Family is about to rise another War God?"
"Haha, that would be wonderful. War God Yunge has returned, and he's brought back a young man who might also be a War God. This is a sign of divine favor for our Ji Family!"
In the town square, people were buzzing with discussion, forming groups to head to the mountain's mid-slope to the Sacred Altar, eager to see if the young man truly had a Sacred Bone.
Before the Sacred Altar.
The area was spacious, like a training ground, with a towering altar in the center.
Word spread that someone was going to test for the Sacred Bone, and many Ji Family members rushed over. Those who could come to this Sacred Altar were all prominent figures within the clan, with their own high realms.
Ji Daosin instructed the elder to invite Sage Incense.
While testing for the Sacred Bone, they would also pay homage to the Ancestor, involving many rituals and ceremonies.
More and more people arrived during this process.
Li Hao stood beside Ji Yunyue, surrounded by Ji Tianchao, Ji Yunqing, and others, as if to protect him from harm.
Not far away, Ji Qingfeng and several other members of the Yun generation were present. Seeing Ji Tianchao and his group, they all wore cold expressions, pretending not to notice.
Although the siblings had split into two factions, here at the Sacred Altar, they stood according to their father's lineage, positioning themselves closer to their respective groups.
As more people gathered, Li Hao couldn't help but look toward the peak of the Holy Mountain and asked Ji Yunyue, who was beside him:
"Senior, is Senior Yunge still here?"
Hearing the young man's question, Ji Yunyue was taken aback, and the nearby Ji Tianchao and others trembled slightly, remaining silent.
The old man in the ink-stained robe and others, standing not far away, glanced at Li Hao upon hearing his concerned voice.
While they had conflicts with Ji Tianchao and his siblings, Ji Yunge was a carefree person, and their relationship with him was neither particularly good nor bad. Moreover, despite not having a Sacred Bone, Ji Yunge had become a War God through his own cultivation, and now that his soul had returned home, they all remembered this young man.
"Silence."
Ji Qingfeng said with displeasure.
"Qingfeng."
The old man in the ink-stained robe whispered.
Ji Qingfeng was taken aback, looking up at his father, who met his gaze with a cold expression, causing him to hesitate.
"Third Brother is gone."
Ji Yunyue, suppressing her grief, whispered to Li Hao.
Her voice was soft, but the other people nearby were shocked when they heard it. Third Brother... was gone?
Their faces darkened. When Ji Yunge had fallen in battle, they hadn't had the chance to say goodbye. Now, he had returned, only to leave again so soon.
Li Hao was stunned. He had already... dissipated?
He fell silent, sighing inwardly.
At that moment, the various ceremonies in front of them concluded. Ji Daosin turned around and called Li Hao forward.
Ji Yunyue composed herself and gave Li Hao a few words of advice.
Li Hao nodded and took to the air, approaching Ji Daosin.
Instantly, all eyes in the crowd focused on Li Hao.
Many of the Ji Family members who had just arrived had heard about Li Hao's victory over Ji Yufeng and knew that this young man had brought back the War God Ji Yunge to the Ji Family.
"Is it him?"
"He doesn't look that old, yet he managed to defeat Ji Yufeng."
"Ji Yufeng may not be the strongest among the prodigies, but he is the strongest at his age."
"He seems to be even younger than Ji Yufeng?"
The crowd murmured among themselves.
Ji Daosin said to Li Hao, "Just go up and drop a drop of blood on the Sacred Pillar."
On the altar stood a massive silver-white Sacred Pillar, adorned with ancient runes, containing profound truths.
Li Hao nodded and bit his finger hard. Fortunately, his teeth were tougher than his fingers; otherwise, with his Nine-Cast Physique, even a divine weapon would find it hard to cut him.
Controlling his aura to tear the wound, he squeezed out some blood and smeared it on the Sacred Pillar.
As he reined in his aura, the wound healed almost instantly.
(End of Chapter)
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