Dou Qi Continent, Central Plains, Dan Region, Ye City…
This was a colossal city situated on a vast plain. Surrounding the city was a lush forest, from which towering avenues stretched out, extending to the horizon.
At the very heart of this city, a massive manor occupied the entirety of a thousand-meter radius. Ordinary people were forbidden from entering the manor's outer perimeter, and its defenses were exceptionally strict.
This manor was the residence of the Ye Family, the masters of this city, and once one of the Five Great Clans that were prominent throughout the Dan Region.
Of course, although the Ye Family had declined somewhat, before the Ye Family Old Ancestor fell, no one in the entire Dan Region dared to harbor any ill intentions towards the Ye Family…
At this moment, in a small courtyard within the Ye Family Manor, countless maids and servants bustled back and forth. Anxious yet deliberately suppressed urging sounds continuously emanated, making the atmosphere here somewhat tense.
In the main hall of the courtyard, a young man in his twenties paced back and forth, restless, occasionally stopping to gaze towards the backyard.
Unfortunately, he could see nothing but the courtyard wall…
Many people, old and young, male and female, were scattered throughout the hall, all with solemn expressions, occasionally whispering to each other.
A moment later, a girl who looked only eighteen or nineteen years old bounced in from outside. When the young man saw her, he immediately went up to her and asked anxiously, "Little sister, how is it? Has she given birth?"
The girl immediately rolled her eyes at the young man, her clear voice carrying a hint of playfulness as she said, "Third Brother, is that appropriate? I haven't even married yet, how could I give birth?"
The anxious look on the young man's face stiffened. Realizing his little sister was deliberately teasing him, he immediately tapped her on the forehead and angrily said, "I was talking about your sister-in-law! How are things in the backyard right now?"
The girl covered her forehead and stuck out her tongue, making a face at her brother, then giggled, "Don't worry, Mother said it's still early. I just snuck out to report because I was afraid you'd be anxious…"
"It's good that she's fine, it's good that she's fine…" the young man murmured, but then instantly became worried again, "But it's been half a day already, why hasn't she given birth yet? There won't be any problems, will there?"
Seeing this, the girl immediately rolled her eyes, then didn't want to talk to her idiotic brother.
She glanced around, then asked with some curiosity, "Where's Father? Why haven't I seen him?"
A more composed-looking man walked out, smiling, "Someone reported earlier that the Old Ancestor asked Eldest Uncle to go over. What, Thirteenth Sister, do you need Eldest Uncle for something?"
Facing this Eldest Brother, who was more than ten years older than her, the girl was visibly more reserved, and honestly said, "Nothing much, just asking. Well, Eldest Brother, you all wait here, I'll go check in the back first…"
After speaking, she bounced out the door again like a little white rabbit.
Seeing this, the man could only smile helplessly.
There was nothing he could do. He was much older than these younger brothers and sisters. While they were still running around playing, he was already out handling Family affairs…
Inevitably, his relationship with these Ye Chen had grown distant.
This situation was common in every large Family, but fortunately, among the generations of the Ye Family, the relationships between siblings of various generations were good, so there wouldn't be any ridiculous power struggles or infighting.
Meanwhile, in a bamboo forest residence deep within the Ye Family Manor.
There were no other buildings within a hundred meters of this place, and normally, everyone except the Clan Chief and a few Elders was forbidden from approaching…
Because living here was the current pillar of the Ye Family, the Ye Family Old Ancestor—Ye Xun!
Ye FamilyClan ChiefYe Zhong stood respectfully to the side. Before him was an old man with white hair and beard, a stooped figure, who from a distance appeared to be very old and frail. This was the Ye Family Old Ancestor.
"I heard that Lan'er's first child is about to be born?"
A hoarse, aged voice came from the Ye Family Old Ancestor, carrying a sense of twilight and vicissitude.
"Yes, Old Ancestor. It's today. The entire Ye Family is already prepared, and Qingmo is overseeing things…"
Ye Zhong was only in his fifties at this time, arguably in his prime. His strength had already broken through to the One-star Dou Zong level, making it his Peak period.
However, both individuals present clearly understood that Ye Zhong alone would likely be unable to halt the Ye Family's continuous decline…
"Good, good. This is the legitimate eldest son of my Ye Family's next generation. It's enough that this old man can witness his birth in his lifetime…"
"Old Ancestor…" Hearing these words, Ye Zhong's nose couldn't help but sting, and he almost shed tears.
Although the Ye Family Old Ancestor was a Peak Dou Zong and also a Peak Seventh-grade Alchemist, he had suffered severe injuries in his youth, damaging his Foundation. Although he was less than two hundred years old, he was ultimately approaching the end of his life…
"Hehe, foolish child!"
Watching Ye Zhong's reaction, the Old Ancestor smiled broadly.
"How can anyone not die? Birth, death, and Reincarnation are the will of Heaven. The only regret this old man has is that I will no longer be able to see the Ye Family regain its former glory. This heavy responsibility will fall upon you, the Clan Chief."
Just as Ye Zhong was feeling emotional, suddenly, the clear sky outside the door abruptly darkened…
This change astonished everyone in Ye City. At this moment, the sun hanging high in the sky seemed to have lost its brilliance, becoming dim.
But that wasn't all…
Just as everyone looked up at the sky, they suddenly noticed that the myriad stars, which had been hidden, suddenly shone brightly, then transformed into a white light that descended into the very center of the city.
At the same time, in the backyard of the Ye Family Manor…
A clear cry of "Wah… wah… wah" echoed from inside the room.
"She's given birth, she's given birth! Quickly go report to the Clan Chief, the young madam has given birth to a young master!"
Whoosh!
Before the words even finished, the maids outside the door had already erupted into a commotion, then one by one, they quickly rushed out of the courtyard gate and headed towards the front hall.
At the same time, an elegant and graceful beautiful woman in her forties, accompanied by maids, quickly rushed into the room.
"Madam is here!"
The maids and servants in the room immediately knelt down in unison.
However, the woman ignored them, rushing directly to the bedside. She first looked at the sleeping child beside her, then quickly pressed down on her pale daughter-in-law, who was trying to get up, and said with a beaming smile, "Chun'er, quickly lie down. You have given birth to a legitimate son for the Ye Family, you are a great hero of our Ye Family!"