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Chapter 324: The Power of One Battle
After the Phoenix Clan Leader and Qilin Saint Emperor had left, Taishang Laojun and the leader of the Witch Clan also exited the grand hall. Old Domain Master was the last to leave; before departing, he nodded at Sun Zhe and Tang Yuexi, his face filled with a kind expression, much like an old father watching over his son and daughter-in-law.
With their departure, the vast hall suddenly felt empty, leaving only Sun Zhe, Tang Yuexi, and the enormous figure of War Ancestor.
“War Ancestor, since you are here to oversee the battle platform, we will take our leave…”
Looking at the giant-like War Ancestor before him, Sun Zhe spoke respectfully. He felt immense gratitude towards this domineering figure; if it weren't for War Ancestor stepping in earlier, Tang Yuexi would likely have been taken away by the Dragon Emperor and his companions. In front of a powerful Ancient God Strongman like the Dragon Emperor, he would have been utterly powerless to resist.
After continuous improvements over this period, Sun Zhe's cultivation had come very close to the Divine Realm. Coupled with his profound mastery of Law and various powerful Divine Techniques, along with the two Ancient Divine Weapons, the Ancient Bell Blade and the Thunder God Sword, he was now fully capable of battling against someone at the Initial Stage of Divine Realm. However, he could only contend with those at that level; there was a significant gap between the Initial Stage of Divine Realm and the Ancestral God Realm, a gap that could even be described as a chasm. Frankly speaking, in front of an Ancient God Strongman, someone at the Initial Stage of Divine Realm was akin to an ant.
“No!”
To Sun Zhe's surprise, War Ancestor decisively rejected his request. The rough voice that emerged from him resonated loudly in the silent hall. Although it was just two words, they seemed to carry a weight akin to divine rules, instilling in Sun Zhe a sense of reluctance to defy.
As if sensing the confusion in Sun Zhe's eyes, a hint of helplessness flashed across War Ancestor's rugged face. His form suddenly shifted, transforming into a valiant man standing eight feet tall before Sun Zhe. Although he was still much taller than Sun Zhe, it was undoubtedly easier for him to look up at this version.
“This is not about me not allowing you to leave; it’s that you truly cannot leave, or rather, you cannot leave…” With a gentle sigh, War Ancestor slowly spoke. He waved his right hand, and three chairs appeared behind them. He sat down first and said,
“Please sit down; I will explain everything.”
“Hasn’t War Ancestor already recovered? With your supreme power, you should be able to support the entire battle platform,” observed Sun Zhe. From what he understood, none of the powerful figures on the top seven battle platforms were below the Divine Realm. Both he and Tang Yuexi were still at the Holy Rank. If he were alone managing the battle platform, it would be fine; now that War Ancestor had arrived, naturally, he should take charge. How could he still feel comfortable staying here with Tang Yuexi?
“In fact, I have long since fallen!” Looking calmly at Sun Zhe, War Ancestor did not address his question but instead spoke seriously as if recounting something that had nothing to do with him.
“But… but you…”
Before Sun Zhe could finish his sentence, Tang Yuexi gasped in shock beside him. Like Sun Zhe, she was filled with gratitude towards War Ancestor, but she couldn't fathom what he meant. If War Ancestor had already perished, then who stood before them? Who else besides the formidable Supreme War Ancestor could possess such overwhelming might? Just his presence alone could intimidate three Ancient God Strongmen.
Although Sun Zhe did not speak, his brows furrowed tightly. While he was just as confused as Tang Yuexi, he remained much more composed than she was. He believed that the War Ancestor would surely provide them with an explanation, and he vaguely felt that this matter had some connection to him.
"Indeed, when I broke through and entered the Demon Continent back then, I had already fallen. Eight Ancient God Strongmen joined forces against me. Although I killed two of them, I was ultimately destroyed by one of the demon race's strongest beings, who obliterated my divine body and my Three Thousand Souls Return Technique. After all, the demon race also has strong beings who are not weaker than me. To prevent me from resurrecting, they even sealed off the entire land, ensuring that continent would never see the light of day again."
At this point, the War Ancestor couldn't help but smile wryly. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry at how much attention the demon race's Ancient God Strongmen paid to him. Not making Sun Zhe and Tang Yuexi wait too long, the War Ancestor continued,
"Although I have fallen, when I left back then, I infused a fragment of my soul into this battle platform to control this ancient divine artifact. However, as time passed and my main body did not return for a long time, this fragment of my soul fell into a deep slumber. Yet your pure Warrior Clan Bloodline has precisely awakened me from that slumber. Therefore, I am not truly the War Ancestor; I am merely a fragment of his soul."
"Did the other six unparalleled strongmen not know about this?"
Upon hearing the War Ancestor's words, Sun Zhe immediately asked. The Ancient God Strongmen's Divine Abilities were invincible; they had even mastered the Rule of Power. Although he could not see through the War Ancestor's true nature due to his cultivation level, he did not believe that the other six Ancient God Strongmen were equally incapable of discerning it.
"They can naturally see through it. If they couldn't even perceive this, they wouldn't deserve to be called Ancient God Strongmen. We in the Nine Continents wouldn't need to fight this battle at all." In fact, the War Ancestor had not concealed his aura at all; otherwise, the High Elder of the Witch Clan would not have made such remarks. Moreover, it wasn't just the High Elder; the other five also recognized this point but chose not to mention it.
"What about the Dragon Emperor and the others?" Tang Yuexi was somewhat confused. Since they could all see through the War Ancestor's true nature, why were they still intimidated by him? After all, they were also Ancient God Strongmen—figures standing at the pinnacle of the continent—so it was impossible for them to be intimidated by a fragment of the War Ancestor's soul.
"Haha..." Upon hearing this, the War Ancestor burst into laughter.
"Girl, you don't understand this. Although I am merely a fragment of a soul, if we were to truly fight, I could still unleash ten percent of my main body's power. How could they dare to battle me? Moreover, with a great war imminent, they wouldn't engage in battle with me anyway; at least that old Daoist won't allow it..."
At this point, a hint of joy appeared on the War Ancestor's face.
"So what does this have to do with my inability to leave the battle platform?" Although he had explained half of it, Sun Zhe was still somewhat unclear. At least until now, the War Ancestor could fully support the entire battle platform on his own without needing him at all.
"You fool! How can you be so dense? I've explained half of it and you still don't understand!" Seeing Sun Zhe's confused expression, the War Ancestor became annoyed and stood up from his chair, shouting at Sun Zhe in a manner that startled him.
"Must you stay with Sun Zhe?" A weak voice chimed in from beside them; it was Tang Yuexi speaking uncertainly.
Upon hearing her words, the War Ancestor looked at her in surprise. His expression immediately softened as he nodded and said,
"You're still the smart one, Girl. I awakened because of your Warrior Clan Bloodline, but it's not like I can just appear as soon as I wake up. Otherwise, I could show up whenever a War Clan person comes along. I have to wait for you. Only by mastering the Supreme Battle Body can I summon my phantom, and only then can I solidify my form with its help. Do you understand now?"
With an annoyed glance at Sun Zhe, the War Ancestor clearly expressed dissatisfaction with Sun Zhe's slow reaction. Although Sun Zhe felt a bit wronged, he didn't dare to show it in front of this Fierce Deity and could only endure silently. However, this also revealed a fact to him: the War Ancestor couldn't leave him. Wouldn't that mean he would have an unparalleled powerhouse as a bodyguard wherever he went? The thought of this possibility left Sun Zhe momentarily stunned.
But just as Sun Zhe was about to drool over this news in excitement, the voice of the War Ancestor rang out again, this time filled with deep helplessness and a hint of loneliness. The atmosphere in the grand hall shifted, becoming three times more profound.
"However, I'm not the same War Ancestor from back then. I'm merely a fragment of his soul. The power I possess is just a fraction of his battle strength. After one battle, this power will be completely consumed, and I will have to dissipate... Heh, but that completes my mission. Perhaps that's why he left me behind—to be born for this battle strength, to be born for this great war..."
With that, the War Clan slowly walked out of the grand hall. Although his physique remained robust and imposing, his demeanor suddenly became incredibly desolate. He understood that he was ultimately not the War Ancestor, but merely a fragment of the War Clan, born solely for that battle strength.
"Sun Zhe..." Seeing the desolate expression on the War Ancestor, Tang Yuexi immediately called out softly to Sun Zhe, her enchanting eyes revealing a hint of sympathy.
"Let him be alone for a while..."
Watching the figure of the War Ancestor gradually fade away, Sun Zhe held onto Tang Yuexi's hand and spoke gently. A feeling stirred within him; who would have thought that the fierce and domineering Fierce Deity would have such a moment? Who could imagine that the legendary Supreme War Ancestor had such secrets? The stronger one becomes, the greater the responsibilities they bear.
Sometimes, one finds themselves unable to act freely; that's how it is for the War Ancestor, and probably for the other Six Great Titans as well. Those countless strong individuals fighting for the Nine Continents are even more so; even he himself is no exception...
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