As Guan Yue's devouring speed increased, the number of Disciples dwindled, as their bodies were consumed of Inner Strength, Origin Energy, Mental Strength, and Consciousness, even the original Origin Energy from the Palace Sea. Their bodies rapidly shrank, turning into thin husks.
Above the valley, three elders stood watching. They were the first heads of the Hu Family, Ying Family, and Zhang Family. They were also the masterminds behind this operation. The goal of their action was to allow Lahong Great Sage to find a successor, using the lives of countless Disciples to help that successor grow rapidly in power.
The elder from the Zhang Family looked at the other two elders and said, "Let's go down. This Ancestor is indeed impressive. I approve."
The elders from the Hu Family and Ying Family nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we also approve. Let's descend."
The three descended to the valley floor, where Guan Yue was eagerly devouring the energy of many Disciples. Meanwhile, Gao Yuxin cheerfully shouted, "Brother Guan, your amount of Essence has already surpassed ten million drops! You are about to enter the Miraculous Realm. This is fantastic; I am not far from becoming human!"
Suddenly, Gao Yuxin exclaimed again, "Brother Guan, your conquest rate over me has reached seventy-six! This means you have met the conditions for my secondary awakening. You can now possess laser weapons and become a mech warrior!"
Guan Yue was even more excited, laughing heartily. "I, Guan Yue, have finally reached this day! Explosive growth and rapid enhancement; I will become the ruler of the world in no time. Then I will eliminate the Dawson Empire, destroy the Vast Empire, and make our Southern Source Empire the greatest among the Three Kingdoms. Let our Southern Source Empire become a great empire! May my family and friends enjoy everlasting peace! Anyone who dares to bully us will be sent back home!"
Suddenly, shadows flickered as three old men appeared before Guan Yue. He was taken aback and immediately unleashed a full-force strike using the Magic Supreme Technique. At that moment, as he was using it to devour energy, its power peaked, striking out at the three elders who were completely unprepared and sending them flying over a hundred meters away.
They smiled wryly as they quickly got back on their feet and bowed respectfully to Guan Yue, saying, "Ancestor, we are the elders of the Hu Family, Zhang Family, and Ying Family of the Dawson Empire. We three families are all disciples of Master Lahong. It is through our arrangement that you were chosen. Here, please accept our bow."
After speaking, regardless of how Guan Yue reacted, they immediately knelt down in a grand gesture of respect.
Guan Yue was momentarily stunned. He could clearly sense that these three elders meant no harm and were showing him such deep respect; what was going on? Could it be that I have truly become their master? He knew that these Three Families were powerful clans within the Dawson Empire.
After their deep bow, the three elders stood up and explained to Guan Yue how this selection process by Lahong Great Sage had come about. Only then did he understand the situation.
It turned out that Zhang Wujue, as the founding ancestor of the Zhang Family, had expanded his family into one of great prominence within the Dawson Empire. It was also through his efforts that the Zhang Family, along with the Hu Family and Ying Family, became in-laws. Over time, these three families grew closer together, forming a powerful force within the Dawson Empire. After hundreds of generations of effort, they became increasingly united like one family, gaining immense benefits in the struggles within the empire through their combined strength.
So the Three Families took a united stance on major issues, and after thousands of years, they all understood one principle: unity brings benefits to all, while division leads to mutual harm.
According to Elder Zhang Wujue's arrangement, ten thousand years later, the Three Families jointly opened Zhang Wujue's tomb to allow Elder Zhang Wujue to personally seek the next generation heir of his world. At the same time, there must be at least eight hundred thousand Disciples to provide the source for his devouring.
Thus, the elders of the Three Families widely publicized this and created a great momentum, which indeed attracted over a million Disciples to participate. In the end, the remote area was surprisingly obtained by Guan Yue and his four companions, which also aligned with Heaven's Will. Of course, this was also related to the fortune of the five.
The head of the Zhang Family then said, "Now we Three Families look up to our Ancestor. Please visit us in the Three Families to understand our situation so that we can arrange our tasks accordingly in the future."
"My name is Ma Tianyi."
"My name is Zhang Shenkun."
"My name is Hu Xingbo."
The three elders introduced themselves to Guan Yue.
Guan Yue also told them, "My name is Guan Tian, currently at Dragon Lake Academy."
The three elders showed joy on their faces: "No wonder, it turns out our Ancestor is indeed a young talent. To be able to enter Dragon Lake Academy at such a young age is truly remarkable. You will surely lead our Three Families toward glory in the future."
Zhang Shenshen asked, "Which place does our young Ancestor come from?"
"The Southern Source Empire," Guan Yue proudly stated his homeland, feeling proud to be a citizen of the Southern Source Empire.
"I wonder if there are any family members of the young Ancestor currently? Could we invite them to live with us in the Three Prominent Families? It would also allow us to extend our hospitality," Zhang Shenkun continued.
"I only have one father, and whether he is willing to come to the Dawson Empire to play is up to his own decision." Facing the three elders who were over a thousand years old, how could Guan Yue refer to his father as an elder? However, Guan Yue deliberately called his father an elder to see how these three would treat him. He also noticed that this old man Zhang Xing did not fully trust him and wanted to use his family as hostages. Therefore, Guan Yue intentionally stated that even if his father came here, it would be for leisure and he would never settle down here. They should give up on that idea!
The three elders exchanged glances and no longer mentioned inviting Guan Yue's family, but they earnestly requested Guan Yue to visit their homes. Guan Yue shook his head and said, "I am currently at a critical juncture and have no time. Once I fully grasp the techniques taught by my master, I will visit your families."
The three elders looked at each other, took out communication spirit stones, and assured Guan Yue that if he needed anything, they would come immediately to assist him.
Guan Yue thanked them one by one.
He thought for a moment; since he had this power, he might as well make use of it. Otherwise, it would be a waste. So he said, "My master wants me to obtain all of the Ten Great Children of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, your first task is to thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of these Ten Great Children of Heaven and Earth. If you can obtain them, that would be best; if not, at least know their origins and connections to help me ultimately acquire them."
Zhang Shenkun responded, "We Three Families have already been paying attention to this matter. The whereabouts of the three Children of Heaven and Earth within the Dawson Empire have been confirmed: the Shadow Child is in the hands of the Second Prince, while the Water Child and Fire Child are with the Regretless Sage. As for the three Children of Heaven and Earth in the Vast Empire, one Golden Child is currently with Princess Wuma Xiangwei, while the Wind Child and Son of Sun are unaccounted for. In the Southern Source Empire, one Wood Child is with Crown Prince Jiang Gong, but the Child of Earth and Thunder Child's whereabouts remain unclear. As for the Child of Earth, there has been no news so far."
Upon hearing Zhang Shenkun's report, Guan Yue immediately felt that those who possessed the Children of Heaven and Earth were all acquaintances he already knew: Jiang Gong, Wuma Xiangwei, Regretless Sage. The only one he did not recognize was the Second Prince of Dawson Empire.
However, Guan Yue was now even more certain that the strength of Fire Red Girl Hu Hui and Little Red Fish must be related to the Water Child and Fire Child!
Guan Yue pretended to admonish the three elders before telling them, "You need to continue tracking down the Children of Heaven and Earth. I will continue cultivating the techniques entrusted by my master; you may leave now."
The three elders still refused to depart and began boasting about how beautiful and gentle their daughters were, urging Guan Yue to visit them. Guan Yue secretly scoffed, "Are your daughters more beautiful than Ouyang Shaohua? Are they more beautiful than He Bi?"
Yet he expressed his gratitude repeatedly to the three elders.
It was only after they left that Guan Yue continued his devouring process.
Guan Yue felt exceptionally excited; the sensation of devouring was truly wonderful. At this moment, his Magic Supreme Technique was capable of absorbing all energy within a radius of one thousand square meters simultaneously. This kind of power was quite terrifying.
Suddenly, he heard a voice among the pile of corpses saying, "Guan Tian, save me."
Guan Yue cautiously approached and saw that it was Chu Shaotian, his classmate from the same dormitory and a teammate who had come with him.
"Shaotian, what happened to you? Where are Hu Feng, Hexi Wang, and Li Xiaohui?" Guan Yue's thoughts immediately returned to reality as he loudly inquired.
Chu Shaotian was also in a daze, feeling that the person standing before him seemed to be Guan Yue. Desperate, he called out with all his strength, and it truly was Guan Yue. He was extremely excited.
"Hu Feng and Hexi Wang are both dead. I haven't seen Li Xiaohui. How about Huangfu Jiayin and the others?" Chu Shaotian asked weakly about the whereabouts of his companions.
Guan Yue quickly took out a pill and urged Chu Shaotian to take it. Chu Shaotian shook his head, saying, "It's useless; I'm beyond saving. I just want you to go back and tell the academy, then tell my family that I can't return. I'm sorry to my parents who raised me. Let me repay them in my next life. You must carry my words back."
Saying this, Chu Shaotian fell unconscious again.
Guan Yue had many precious medicines on him, including several that could bring someone back to life. He couldn't bear to watch Chu Shaotian die. So he immediately took out a life-saving potion, forcibly pried open Chu Shaotian's mouth, and made him swallow the medicine. Then he performed acupuncture to invigorate his blood circulation. Although he couldn't guarantee that it would restore his cultivation, he was confident it would save his life.
Watching Chu Shaotian fall into a deep sleep again, Guan Yue knew it would take a long time for him to wake up.
The intense desire to devour began to drive Guan Yue again, compelling him to start consuming the fallen disciples piled high around him. He could not resist the craving within him for devouring. Although he thought of his fallen companions, they were already dead; he would inherit their power and protect their loved ones!
Hu Feng, Hexi Wang, may you rest in peace!
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