Translator: CinderTL
Meanwhile, Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu stepped through the grand entrance into a spacious reception hall.
"My father is just like that," Chen Zilu said. "Don't take it personally. He doesn't disapprove of your gift."
"Understood," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "I'm not that sensitive."
"Good that you're not bothered," Chen Zilu glanced at him.
"The only thing here that matters to me is you, Senior Sister," Jiang Ye replied with a grin.
Chen Zilu's fair cheeks flushed slightly. She couldn't resist giving him a light kick, scolding him in mock annoyance, "Be serious! Don't act like this when we meet the ancestor later."
"Yes, Senior Sister," Jiang Ye immediately straightened up, his expression turning serious.
"..." Chen Zilu rolled her eyes.
Suddenly, her phone buzzed.
"Is it the ancestor?" Chen Zilu checked her phone.
A moment later, her expression shifted slightly.
"Jiang Ye," Chen Zilu turned to him. "The ancestor wants to see you alone."
"Alone?" Jiang Ye couldn't help but be surprised.
"Yes, come with me." Chen Zilu changed direction.
Jiang Ye immediately followed.
Quickly, the two took an elevator to the palace's top floor and walked toward a secluded office.
Pushing open the door, they saw a white-haired elder seated inside. Dressed in a white robe, his life aura was completely concealed, making him appear no different from an ordinary person.
"Ancestor," Chen Zilu said respectfully.
"Xiaolu, you've arrived," the White-Haired Elder nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Jiang Ye. "This young friend must be Jiang Ye, I presume?"
"Senior," Jiang Ye replied with a slight bow, showing genuine respect.
He knew that the seemingly ordinary old man before him was actually an ancient powerhouse who had lived for five hundred years—a true elder of Blue Star.
The White-Haired Elder suddenly waved his hand.
Whoosh! The door behind them swung shut on its own, closing without a sound.
Having done this, he turned back to Jiang Ye.
"Not bad, quite the handsome young man," the White-Haired Elder chuckled. "No wonder Xiaolu is so devoted to you."
Jiang Ye coughed awkwardly. "Senior, you flatter me."
"I'm not joking," the White-Haired Elder's gaze sharpened. "Young man, I won't hide it from you: Xiaolu is destined to be the next heir of the Chen Clan."
"I hope she can shoulder the burden of the Chen Clan for the next century."
"Therefore, I cannot allow her partner to be someone incapable," the White-Haired Elder said calmly.
As he spoke,
Boom!
A terrifying pressure suddenly descended upon Jiang Ye.
In an instant, Jiang Ye felt as if he were being crushed beneath a hundred towering mountain peaks. The overwhelming pressure forced him to bend at the waist.
"Ancestor," Chen Zilu's delicate face paled slightly.
She had never imagined the ancestor would attack so directly.
Before she could speak further, the White-Haired Elder raised a hand, silencing her.
Simultaneously, a wave of psychic power swept through the room.
Chen Zilu seemed to hear the ancestor's telepathic message, her expression shifting to surprise.
Immediately afterward, she telepathically urged Jiang Ye, "Hold on, Jiang Ye. Endure as long as you can."
Jiang Ye, already struggling under the immense pressure, gritted his teeth.
The White-Haired Elder was holding nothing back.
Jiang Ye was facing the full might of a terrifyingly powerful expert's pressure!
Under such crushing force, an ordinary fourth-breakthrough cultivator would likely have fainted within seconds.
Fortunately, Jiang Ye's willpower and divine soul were exceptionally resilient.
Under this terrifying pressure, Jiang Ye not only held his ground but even began circulating his stellar energy, attempting to counter it.
"True Divine Manual, activate!"
Boom!
As the True Divine Manual activated, the stellar energy within Jiang Ye's body rapidly surged, circulating through his meridians and erupting into a powerful life magnetic field.
Why does the True Divine Manual become so overwhelmingly powerful upon reaching divinity?
Precisely because the foundation laid during the first to ninth breakthroughs is so exceptionally solid!
During this phase, the True Divine Manual may not exhibit formidable combat power, but the foundation it establishes for Jiang Ye far surpasses the inheritance of first and second-tier civilizations.
Therefore!
Even in this oppressive environment, Jiang Ye's stellar energy, resisting immense pressure, began to circulate.
Boom! Boom!
Jiang Ye's aura clashed violently with the White-Haired Elder's pressure, producing thunderous roars.
"What?"
"Jiang Ye... he?" Chen Zilu's expression shifted slightly, a hint of astonishment crossing her face.
What kind of figure was her own ancestor?
Yet under his overwhelming pressure, Jiang Ye not only remained uncrushed but still possessed the strength to resist?
Admittedly, the ancestor hadn't truly unleashed his full power.
But Jiang Ye's performance was still astonishing.
"Oh?" A flicker of surprise flashed in the White-Haired Elder's eyes.
In the next instant—
Boom!
An even more terrifying pressure suddenly enveloped Jiang Ye.
"Hmph!" Jiang Ye grunted involuntarily, his body bending further under the weight.
Pressure!
Unparalleled pressure!
This was undoubtedly the most terrifying pressure Jiang Ye had ever faced.
My body is nearing its limit, Jiang Ye thought grimly. The cells throughout my body are showing signs of collapse.
The crushing pressure had pushed him to the brink.
"Young man," the White-Haired Elder said calmly, "if you can't endure, you may speak at any time. Your performance has already been remarkable."
"No need!" Jiang Ye gritted his teeth, straightened his back, and grinned. "I can still hold on!"
In truth, the Chen Family Patriarch's earlier words had sparked numerous speculations in Jiang Ye's mind.
How could Chen Zilu, who only possessed Dao Bone Aptitude, become the Chen Clan's next heir?
This fact alone spoke volumes.
For example, the current generation of the Chen Clan has produced no transcendent individuals.
Even transcendent families don't necessarily produce transcendent individuals in every generation. The emergence of Transcendent Aptitude often requires a great deal of luck.
Jiang Ye's understanding of the intricate relationships between transcendent families was limited, but he was no longer as ignorant as before.
If the current generation of the Chen Clan lacks a transcendent individual, maintaining strong ties with another transcendent family becomes particularly crucial.
And precisely because of this!
Jiang Ye, who outwardly possesses only a Primitive Aptitude, faces inevitable opposition to his relationship with Chen Zilu.
The pressure exerted by the Chen Family Patriarch is now a test of his resolve.
"Hold on," Jiang Ye gritted his teeth, enduring the strain.
First impressions matter when meeting the family, he thought. I need to show them what I'm made of.
Time ticked by.
Ten seconds.
Twenty seconds.
Thirty seconds.
One minute.
Fine cracks appeared across Jiang Ye's body, only to rapidly heal, making it seem as though he was on the verge of collapse.
"Ancestor!" Chen Zilu finally couldn't hold back. "It's been three minutes already. Isn't that enough?"
Her eyes were filled with worry.
"Heh heh."
"I merely wanted to see how long he could endure," the White-Haired Elder chuckled.
With a wave of his hand, the oppressive pressure vanished without a trace.
"Huff!" "Huff!" Jiang Ye immediately felt the weight lift, gasping for breath.
"Jiang Ye!" Chen Zilu rushed forward, grabbing his arm, her eyes filled with concern. "Why did you endure that for so long?"
"I'm fine," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
"He's indeed fine," the White-Haired Elder chuckled. "Not only fine, but he's likely gained quite a bit from this, wouldn't you agree?"
"Thank you, Senior," Jiang Ye said, cupping his hands in a respectful bow.
He had indeed gained immensely.
Just moments ago, under that terrifying pressure, Jiang Ye's physical body had repeatedly shattered and reformed, becoming far more resilient. Even his life aura had stabilized significantly.
This was akin to a minor metamorphosis.
In truth, such opportunities for metamorphosis were exceedingly rare, requiring a supreme expert to precisely "crush" one's physical body.
The degree of force needed was nearly impossible to gauge.
Too much, and it would shatter his bones; too little, and it would have no transformative effect.
The Chen Family Patriarch had demonstrated impeccable control.
"No need to thank me," the White-Haired Elder said with a smile. "You've proven yourself exceptionally talented. Consider these treasures, which I've cherished for years, as your reward."
With a wave of his hand, treasures cascaded onto the table, radiating divine light.
In the next instant, Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu's eyes widened in unison.
"This...?"
"So many Blood Jade Divine Crystals?!"
(End of the Chapter)
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