Chapter 513: The Chen Clan’s Hope
Silence.
Absolute silence.
Not only the Chen Clan members, but even Zhou Qinfeng and the other Zhou Family powerhouses stared at Chen Zilu in stunned disbelief.
So formidable!
No one could have imagined that the usually quiet and even somewhat reclusive Chen Zilu would display such courage in this critical moment.
Yet Chen Zilu’s words reminded many Chen Clan members:
“That’s right, we have Jiang Ye!”
“Jiang Ye is our Chen Clan’s Chief!”
“Jiang Ye will definitely become a demigod!”
Including Chen Fang and Chen Yuan, many Chen Clan members now seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
Jiang Ye! Champion of the Great Stellar War.
He had swept aside countless transcendent prodigies.
If even he couldn’t become a demigod, who could?
“Hmph.” The Zhou Family Demigod’s expression turned cold.
Though Chen Zilu hadn’t mentioned him by name, he knew perfectly well that her words were directed at him—Zhou Huaifeng!
“You and Jiang Ye?”
“So, you’re pinning your hopes on Jiang Ye?” Zhou Huaifeng suddenly laughed. “Do you even realize he possesses only a Primitive aptitude?”
“With a Primitive aptitude, achieving the ninth breakthrough might still be possible,” the Zhou Family Demigod said calmly.
“But taking that crucial step to become a demigod is utterly impossible.”
He had already seen through Chen Zilu’s intentions.
Chen Zilu possessed only dao bone, making it impossible for her to become a demigod.
Jiang Ye, however, was currently displaying abilities that defied all logic.
Many powerful figures outside had already concluded that Jiang Ye was destined to become a demigod.
Only Zhou Huaifeng remained certain that Jiang Ye could never take that final step. No matter how extraordinary his current performance, it would ultimately be a fleeting phenomenon.
“Do you know why those with aptitude below Transcendent cannot become demigods?” the Zhou Family Demigod asked calmly. “This isn’t merely historical observation.”
“It’s because the maximum potential for life forms with aptitude below Transcendent is capped at the ninth breakthrough!”
“This isn’t just my opinion.”
“It’s the consensus of all demigods,” the Zhou Family Demigod stated flatly. “And the consensus of the entire universe!”
As his words fell, a heavy silence descended upon the Chen Clan members.
Especially Chen Fang, Chen Yuan, and others, who were well aware of this truth.
Among the countless ancient texts inherited by Blue Star Civilization, all unequivocally prove that only those with Transcendent Aptitude can take that final step.
Jiang Ye’s extraordinary performance had subconsciously led them to overlook this fundamental truth.
Now, Zhou Huaifeng ruthlessly exposed it.
“Jiang Ye’s comprehension of the mysteries of heaven and earth is indeed astonishing,” the Zhou Family Demigod acknowledged, shaking his head. “But he is not transcendent. Therefore, he is destined to never become a demigod.”
“Chen Zilu, hand over the treasure.”
As he spoke, an overwhelming pressure surged forth, suffocating the air.
The Zhou Family Demigod was certain that the Chen Clan could not produce a threat to him in the near future.
Therefore, he would seize the Blood Jade Divine Tree by force today, establishing the Zhou Family’s eternal dominance!
But just then, a chilling voice suddenly echoed across the heavens and earth:
“What if I told you the Chen Clan does have a transcendent?”
Boom!
A black streak of flowing light shot across the sky, reaching the Chen Clan Territory in the blink of an eye and transforming into a towering figure.
The figure wielded a silver-black long spear, his gaze icy and radiating a razor-sharp aura.
“Jiang Ye?”
“It’s Jiang Ye! Our Chief!”
“He’s back?” Hundreds of Chen Clan members erupted into a clamor, while the younger generation beamed with delight.
Many of the Chen Clan’s juniors idolized Jiang Ye.
“Jiang Ye, you’re back?” Chen Zilu rushed forward.
The moment she saw Jiang Ye, she forgot all about the Zhou Family Demigod’s threat, wanting only to stand by his side.
“I’m back,” Jiang Ye nodded.
Chen Zilu gazed at him, a smile blooming in her peach-blossom eyes. Just moments ago, facing the demigod alone, she had been terrified, but for the sake of her clan, she had forced herself to stand firm.
But now…
The instant Jiang Ye appeared, her fear vanished.
“What happened?”
“Why are the Zhou Family here?” Jiang Ye asked telepathically, having just arrived and unaware of the situation.
“A few days ago, the ancestor passed away,” Chen Zilu replied.
“The ancestor passed away?” Jiang Ye’s heart jolted.
In an instant, he understood why Zhou Family powerhouses were present in the Chen Clan Territory.
“I’m sorry I’m late,” Jiang Ye transmitted, a hint of heartache in his eyes.
He could only imagine the immense pressure Chen Zilu had endured these past few days.
Chen Zilu was the Chen Family Patriarch’s designated successor. After the Patriarch’s death, she would inevitably bear the clan’s heavy responsibilities.
The Chen Clan’s two divine-tier opportunities—the Blood Jade Divine Tree and the hundred cosmic refinements—were bound to become coveted targets.
Jiang Ye hadn’t anticipated the Zhou Family’s brazen audacity.
The Chen Family Patriarch had only been dead for a few days, yet they were already at the door, demanding the treasures.
“Heh.”
“You must be Jiang Ye,” the Zhou Family Demigod said with a smile. “Young man, you certainly possess remarkable talent.”
His smile was warm, as if he were looking at a promising junior.
“Jiang Ye, he’s a Zhou Family Demigod,” Chen Zilu warned telepathically. “Don’t be reckless.”
She believed the Zhou Family Demigod wouldn’t dare harm her, given her status as Chen Jiuxuan’s designated successor.
If he did, the alliance leader would never allow it.
This was the source of Chen Zilu’s confidence in confronting a demigod.
But Jiang Ye?
With no backing, the Zhou Family Demigod had no reason to hold back.
“Don’t worry,” Jiang Ye glanced at her. “Leave it to me.”
Meanwhile, the Zhou Family Demigod noticed their exchange and chuckled. “Jiang Ye, are you going to try and stop me too?”
He appeared remarkably approachable, showing none of the arrogance one might expect from a demigod.
Everyone knew it.
With a demigod-level powerhouse personally arriving, the Zhou Family had clearly resolved to stop at nothing to seize the Blood Jade Divine Tree.
“Zhou Family Patriarch,” Jiang Ye said, his gaze fixed on the Zhou Family Demigod. “You want to take the Blood Jade Divine Tree because you’re certain the Chen Clan has no demigods. What if I told you the Chen Clan has a transcendent?”
“A transcendent?” The Zhou Family Demigod replied dismissively. “Chen Fang and Chen Yuan may be transcendent, but they have no hope of reaching demigod status.”
“I wasn’t referring to them,” Jiang Ye said calmly.
Boom!
A formidable Heaven-Earth Domain erupted, instantly enveloping the entire Chen Clan Territory.
In that instant, the world lost its color.
Thunder rumbled, blood rain fell, and countless bizarre phenomena swirled around Jiang Ye.
At that moment, Jiang Ye seemed to wield the authority of heaven and earth, incarnating as the master of this small world, his aura overwhelming.
“What’s this?”
“A transcendent domain?”
“Impossible!” Zhou Qinfeng and the others stared in shock.
Chen Fang, Chen Yuan, and the other Chen Clan members were equally stunned, instantly recognizing the situation before them.
A transcendent domain!
This domain was fundamentally different from the Heaven-Earth Domain granted by Dao Bone Aptitude.
The Heaven-Earth Domain of a dao bone merely invoked celestial phenomena, altering the landscape.
In contrast, the transcendent domain made its user the center of the world, its master. With a single thought, the world shifted and changed.
One could only invoke, while the other commanded.
The difference between the two was as vast as the chasm between heaven and earth.
Yet Jiang Ye was now wielding precisely this transcendent domain—a domain that commanded the world!
(End of the Chapter)