Chapter 698: Yuan Tao's Background

A Title Empire, one level higher than a first-class empire, has a seven-star master in residence and enjoys a flourishing national power.

The young man shouted so recklessly, yet the prince was not angry and instead mediated, indicating that his identity and status were extremely high.

If he were indeed from a Title Empire, it would make sense.

Just like Princess Yu Fei'er and Xing Yuan, when they went to Huanyu Empire, Ye Wentian had to speak carefully and dared not disobey.

"Not bad!"

The old man smiled and looked over: "Master Zhang, at such a young age, has already surpassed the mental state of an ordinary six-star master. His talent is so strong that even among the masters I have seen, he is not weak. Truly a young hero!"

"Surpassed an ordinary six-star master?"

Prince Huai was startled, taken aback.

This Zhang Xuan, he had sent people to inquire about; he was merely a four-star master from Huanyu Empire, at most half-step five-star. He had thought that even if he could become accomplished, it would take many years. He never expected his mental state to be so high!

Mental state calibration is the hardest to cultivate.

Many people have reached the required cultivation level but fail the master examination because their mental state is insufficient.

This person before him has low cultivation but a high mental state, indicating that given enough time, becoming a six-star master is a sure thing.

If such a person is allowed to grow, he will surely become famous throughout the world. It seems... he must be befriended properly.

Hearing the other's judgment, Zhang Xuan also frowned.

His mental state was 19.1; without using a texture stone for detection, even a six-star master could not discern it. Yet the other party said it outright. His eyesight and cultivation were terrifyingly sharp.

With a solemn expression, Zhang Xuan clasped his fists: "Elder Yuan flatters me!"

"Cultivation and talent cannot be flattered! Master Zhang's surname is Zhang. I wonder if you have any relation to the Zhang family of the Sage Clan?" Elder Yuan looked over with doubt.

"Sage Clan? Zhang family?" Zhang Xuan shook his head: "I don't know them. No relation."

He was an orphan and a transmigrator; he had never heard of any Sage Clan or Zhang family.

"No relation?"

Elder Yuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Whether there is a relation or not, to have cultivated your mental state to such a level at twenty, and to act with composure and steadiness, without arrogance or impatience, it's no wonder that Young Master Tao holds you in such high regard, recognizing only you as his teacher and refusing to give up!"

"Young Master Tao?" Zhang Xuan frowned: "Are you referring to... Yuan Tao?"

He had only a few students, and the other party's surname was Yuan; it was not hard to guess.

But... wasn't Yuan Tao an orphan? Hadn't he grown up in Tianxuan Kingdom's Emperor City? When did he become a young master of the Yuan family of the Boundless Empire?

"Indeed, we only found the young master through blood resonance. He told us about his time with you. We are grateful for your care during this period!"

Elder Yuan nodded.

"This..." Zhang Xuan scratched his head.

Blood resonance, searching... Could it be that Yuan Tao was the long-lost young master of this Yuan family? This... was too incredible!

If that were the case, this Yuan family must be terrifying. How could they have placed their so-called young master in a remote place like Tianxuan Kingdom?

"As Master Zhang is Young Master Tao's teacher, do you know that he possesses an ancient bloodline?"

Seeming to read his confusion, Elder Yuan asked with a smile.

"He has the Dragon Rhinoceros Ancient Bloodline!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

He had detected Yuan Tao's bloodline with the Heavenly Dao Library at first sight, which was why he accepted him as a student.

Bloodlines, like innate constitutions, are divided into many types: ancient, new, inherited, mutated...

The Dragon Rhinoceros Bloodline, belonging to ancient times, is one of the most invincible defensive bloodlines, extremely powerful.

Among all the people he knew, even Mo Gaoyuan had not recognized it. The other party knew at a glance that he possessed an ancient bloodline; they likely truly had a blood relation with Yuan Tao.

"Master Zhang has good eyes!" Elder Yuan nodded: "Indeed, Young Master Tao possesses the purest Dragon Rhinoceros Ancient Bloodline of our family, and unexpectedly, it was activated by Master Zhang!"

"Family?"

"Our Boundless Yuan family rose to prominence through the Dragon Rhinoceros Ancient Bloodline. The entire family possesses this bloodline, but as time has passed, the bloodline has become increasingly diluted!"

Sighing, Elder Yuan's eyes lit up: "Fortunately, heaven has shown mercy! In this generation, Young Master Tao has obtained the complete ancient bloodline, and we have found him smoothly. The family's revival is within reach!"

"This..."

Zhang Xuan was stunned, then recalled the young man who had spoken earlier.

That fellow's muscles were taut, indicating he had trained his physical body extremely well. He had thought it was just his specialty, but it turned out he was from the same family as Yuan Tao and also possessed the Dragon Rhinoceros Bloodline.

The Dragon Rhinoceros Bloodline is invincible in defense; if cultivated well, the physical body becomes even stronger than true qi cultivation.

No wonder he had been puzzled before—the Dragon Rhinoceros Bloodline was an ancient bloodline, extremely rare. How could it appear in Yuan Tao? He never expected that behind him was such a huge family.

"Since Yuan Tao is your family's young master, why did he end up in Tianxuan Kingdom?"

Unable to hold back, he voiced his doubt.

With such a large family, how could they let a young master with such pure bloodline be lost outside?

"This is the helplessness of our ancient bloodline families. As time passes, the bloodline becomes increasingly diluted. To restore the ancient bloodline, we usually send newborn descendants through teleportation arrays to ancient remnant lands to grow freely. Only in such places can the bloodline be restored..."

Elder Yuan said.

Ancient bloodlines can only remain intact in ancient lands. Staying in the family forever will only cause the bloodline to become thinner and eventually disappear.

"Ancient remnant lands? Do you mean... Tianxuan Kingdom is such a place?"

Zhang Xuan was astonished.

He had thought that Tianxuan Kingdom, a kingdom without even a rank, was the most remote and lowest-level country. Could it be considered an ancient remnant land?

"Yes, the war between the Spirit Race and humans affected almost the entire continent. The places that were not affected are the ancient remnant lands. Such places are relatively backward, without teleportation arrays, and have not even joined the Master Teacher Hall. They are isolated from the world..." Elder Yuan explained with a bitter smile.

After listening for a while, Zhang Xuan's eyes widened.

It seemed... Tianxuan Kingdom fit perfectly!

No Master Teacher Hall, no teleportation arrays... remote location, thin spiritual energy...

"These ancient lands are all on the edges of the continent, vast in area and numerous. Although we know that descendants are sent to such places, we don't know exactly where. We can only search, but... many people do not survive and die!"

Elder Yuan shook his head.

Sending descendants away via teleportation arrays was a necessary measure, but where they ended up and whether they survived was beyond their control.

Many descendants died because of this; only a few survived, and even fewer restored their ancient bloodlines.

Fortunately, the two of them had come out to search and not only found him but also discovered Yuan Tao, who had restored his ancient bloodline. How could they not be excited?

After chatting for a while, Zhang Xuan finally understood.

The war between the Spirit Race and humans had affected a vast area. The places unaffected were the ancient remnant lands. Although such places were closer to ancient times, they were also too backward, with far inferior techniques and martial skills.

Descendants sent here, without care, might not even survive, let alone restore their ancient bloodlines.

But only in this way could it succeed.

Otherwise, if the bloodline continued to thin, no matter how strong the family, it would be devoured by other forces and gradually disappear into the river of history.

"Having a teleportation array capable of transporting humans, this Yuan family is probably more terrifying than I imagined!"

Understanding this, Zhang Xuan pondered.

Legend has it that only arrays of the eighth level can teleport living beings. To build such an array and successfully send descendants away, how could the Yuan family be simple?

"Since we have found the young master, we plan to take him back to the family to receive the inheritance... But Young Master Tao insists on seeing you and obtaining your consent. Therefore, I hope Master Zhang can agree!"

Elder Yuan stated his request.

Having finally found a young master with a complete bloodline, they naturally wanted to take him back for the inheritance. But the young master insisted on getting his teacher's permission before leaving... The young man behind the old man felt that a mere four-star master was unworthy to be their young master's teacher, leading to the scene at the beginning.

"This..."

Zhang Xuan hesitated.

Like Zhao Ya before, Yuan Tao also faced a choice.

With the ancient Dragon Rhinoceros Bloodline, returning to the family was indeed the best option. But... after spending so much time together, suddenly parting, not knowing when they would meet again, or even if they could meet, he felt reluctant.

"I have also heard about the method Master Zhang used to activate the young master's bloodline. It is indeed novel, but... our Yuan family has a complete inheritance. As long as the young master returns, he will surely activate his constitution faster and accelerate his cultivation. I hope Master Zhang can agree, for his own good!"

Elder Yuan looked over with hope.

Through the conversation, he knew that the young master had deep feelings for this teacher. If the teacher truly said no, the young master would never leave with them.

But... they bore the family's heavy responsibility. Since they had found the young master, they naturally had to take him back. How could they let him remain outside?

"I understand!"

Sighing, Zhang Xuan was filled with loss.

There is no banquet that never ends, nor a master-disciple relationship that lasts forever.

Sometimes letting go appropriately gives the student better development.

Like Zhao Ya, who went to the Ice Palace and might develop better. Her current cultivation might be no weaker than his!

And Lu Chong, who went with Mo Hansheng to find the Witch Soul Ancestral Land. He might not have arrived yet, but once he does, his future achievements will be no less than his.

"The elder has said so much, and you still don't agree? Young Master Tao possesses the Dragon Rhinoceros Bloodline; he will eventually transform into a dragon and soar. You are a master, true, and your talent is not bad, but in body cultivation... you are far too lacking. You are not worthy to be the young master's teacher. Discussing with you is out of respect; don't be ungrateful!"

Seeing his hesitation, the young man on the side gave a cold shout.

"You say that in body cultivation, I am not worthy to be Yuan Tao's teacher?" Zhang Xuan's face darkened.