Chapter 1967: Dim Lights; Master Like A Father! (Third Update)

As soon as these words were spoken, the surroundings instantly fell silent, and all eyes focused on Wang Lin. Within the Dao Ancient Lineage, what the old man said was indeed true: beneath the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate, aside from the Great Heavenly Venerates, all other clansmen must kneel upon sight!

This was a manifestation of Imperial Authority; disrespecting it meant disrespecting the Imperial Authority itself!

And within the Ancient Race, there was almost no greater offense than disrespecting Imperial Authority!

Even Xuan Luo couldn't help but pause at these words. Although he was a Great Heavenly Venerate, he ultimately belonged to the dao ancient. Before he became a Great Heavenly Venerate, he still had to perform the kneeling salute before the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate of his generation.

The Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate wore a smile as he looked at Wang Lin, but inwardly, he sneered. He had come here today specifically to confirm whether the person who caused the intense change in the incense burner's blue smoke was the one he suspected.

If it wasn't him, then so be it; he would recruit him into his command.

But if it was, he needed to see with his own eyes what was so extraordinary about this person!

"Why can you become Xuan Luo's Disciple when I was rejected by him back then?! Why do I only possess six drops of Ancient Ancestor-recognized fresh Blood, yet you… you actually have ten drops! Especially that last drop, which is actually Soul Blood!

Regarding this matter, Xuan Luo issued a gag order. Those outside of the Dao Ancient Lineage are unaware of it. Xuan Luo even went so far as to say that regardless of status, violators would die!

A Great Heavenly Venerate does not have the right to decide my life or death. When he said that back then, he clearly thought that his status as a Disciple could gain the approval of Great Heavenly Venerate Gu Dao!

But he definitely isn't a direct descendant of the Ancient Ancestor. I refuse to believe that Great Heavenly Venerate Gu Dao would approve of this person!" The Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate maintained a gentle smile on his face, but his heart hid the jealousy that had been buried for hundreds of years!

This wave of jealousy had existed since Wang Lin obtained the Soul Blood, and now, after seeing Wang Lin in person and realizing that he truly was the Immortal Race's renowned White-Haired Ascendant Venerate, the foremost person beneath the Great Heavenly Venerates, it erupted fiercely, yet he continuously suppressed it.

Wang Lin looked calm. After his gaze swept over the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate, it landed on the old man who had previously shouted at him, and instantly, a sharp light burst forth.

"What did you say? Repeat it again," Wang Lin spoke slowly.

This old man possessed cultivation comparable to an Ascendant Venerate of the Immortal Race, yet even so, his expression immediately changed drastically under Wang Lin's sweeping gaze.

His face instantly turned pale, and the power of the Ancient Race roared within him. He felt as if Wang Lin's gaze contained a pressure that his Ancient Race power could not withstand.

More importantly, under Wang Lin's gaze, he actually felt his Bloodline trembling, as if the other party possessed an unimaginably noble Bloodline. This Bloodline Power caused the old man's body to shake.

"Enough. Did you come here just to make this Venerate's Disciple kneel to you? He is the future guardian of the Dao Ancient Lineage, recognized by this Venerate." Xuan Luo showed displeasure in his expression.

The Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate smiled slightly, turned to look at the old man behind him, and revealed coldness in his eyes.

"Step back! Venerate Xuan's Disciple is a person of equal standing to Us; how dare you interrupt!"

The old man immediately bowed and assented, his entire body drenched in sweat, unsure if it was due to the Imperial Venerate's reprimand or the fear brought by Wang Lin's gaze moments before.

"Wang Lin, is that right? Your name is like thunder in Our ears. Especially the title White-Haired Ascendant Venerate of the Immortal Race, it shakes the Immortal Astral! When We first heard of it, We regretted why such a Prodigy had not appeared among Our dao ancient clansmen!

But now, Our heart is extremely pleased!

Such a powerful expert, the foremost person beneath the Great Heavenly Venerates, is a clansman of Our dao ancient race! This is truly excellent!!" The Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate smiled, looking genuinely happy.

"Attendant!" As the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate spoke with a smile, another old man immediately bowed behind him.

"This humble official is present!"

"Draft an Imperial Decree announcing to the entire dao ancient race that Wang Lin shall be the future Guardian of the Dao Ancient Lineage, equal in status to Us. Except during full clan ceremonies, he shall not need to kneel! Any who disrespect or offend him shall be executed at the Meridian Gate!"

"I obey the decree!" The old man respectfully assented.

"Wang Lin, We bestow this item upon you. With it, you may freely enter and exit the Imperial Palace and come to see Us at any time. Furthermore, Our sons require you to personally examine them and select a future Imperial Venerate for Us!" As the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate smiled, he raised his right hand. Amidst a flash of purple light, a purple jade pendant materialized and was handed towards Wang Lin, waiting for Wang Lin to take it with both hands.

Wang Lin remained silent. The Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate showed no impatience, smiling as he watched Wang Lin and continued to wait.

Xuan Luo stood beside him, also silent. He knew that if Wang Lin wanted to stay here, he had to integrate into the Dao Ancient Lineage, and likewise, he had to accept Imperial Authority.

In fact, Xuan Luo had not been worried about this initially, because at that time, Wang Lin's cultivation was very weak, and having just emerged from the Immortal Cave Realm and arrived in the Immortal Astral continent, he would more easily accept the Ancient Race's Imperial Authority.

However, Wang Lin's growth similarly exceeded Xuan Luo's expectations. Although he constantly observed and was pleased with Wang Lin's transformation, he felt a slight regret inwardly, because a Wang Lin with this level of cultivation would require more time in the Ancient Race to slowly assimilate into a dao ancient clansman who accepted Imperial Authority.

"This is the promise I made back then… I can endure this matter!" Wang Lin sighed softly. He naturally understood the implication of the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate's words but chose not to elaborate. With a sigh, Wang Lin stepped forward a few paces, took the jade pendant offered by the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate with both hands, clasped his fist, and bowed to the other party.

"Thank you… Imperial Venerate." Wang Lin, holding the Jade Slip, showed no change in expression. He stepped back a few paces and stood beside Xuan Luo.

The Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate smiled and nodded, then looked toward Xuan Luo, clasping his fist and bowing as well.

"Ye Dao will take his leave first. Seeing Wang Lin today brings Us great joy. Venerate Xuan's choice, concerning the future generations of the Dao Ancient Lineage, is worthy of respect!" After seeing Xuan Luo nod, the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate flicked his large sleeve, didn't spare Wang Lin another glance, and turned to merge into the purple Qi. Behind him, all the guards bowed to Xuan Luo before hurriedly following.

Soon, the purple Qi in the sky dissipated, and everything returned to normal.

Inside the Imperial Palace of the City of Sky, the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate materialized, standing on his favorite pavilion. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he slowly began to laugh loudly.

"So what if he is Xuan Luo's Disciple? So what if he possesses ten drops of Ancient Ancestor Blood? Even if he has one drop of Soul Blood, what can he do! Wang Lin, before Us, you still had to kneel!

And you won't just kneel once, but forever! You dare not harm Us; We are protected by Great Heavenly Venerate Gu Dao. Once Xuan Luo completes his Reincarnation, We will let you know that Our authority makes killing you as easy as flipping a hand!"

In front of the dao ancient Hall, Xuan Luo looked at Wang Lin with a complicated expression and fell silent.

Conversely, after the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate left, Wang Lin smiled slightly and spoke softly to Xuan Luo.

"Master, your Disciple has been waiting for three days for the first initiation gift you promised him."

Wang Lin's smile made Xuan Luo feel even more complicated. "You came from the Immortal Cave Realm, where you are the supreme existence. To the Immortal Race, you are the White-Haired Ascendant Venerate, the foremost person beneath the Great Heavenly Venerates! Yet here in the Ancient Race, you were forced to bow your head due to the supremacy of Imperial Authority… I had anticipated this matter, but now, I feel that I have wronged you…" Xuan Luo looked at his only Disciple before him.

"Master, please don't overthink it. This matter is harmless. Since your Disciple chose to come here, I can disregard such superficial displays.

Since the Ancient Race holds Imperial Authority supreme, if the Dao Ancient Imperial Venerate wishes to exert pressure and make his Disciple kneel, then during any grand ceremony, if he can withstand it, this Disciple will kneel.

In the Immortal Cave Realm, your Disciple promised Master that I would guard the Dao Ancient Lineage. This matter… I will continue to do." Wang Lin smiled and spoke calmly.

Xuan Luo fell silent. After a long while, he seemed to have made a decision.

"You are my only Disciple. If you feel this place is unsuitable for you, then disregard the promise you made back then. You may leave anytime!

No matter what choice you make, no matter where you are, I, Xuan Luo, will always be your Master!"

Xuan Luo's words were sincere. They settled in Wang Lin's heart, transforming into a wave of warmth, a warmth like the hot tea from three days ago, allowing Wang Lin to feel comforted once more.

He nodded.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Now, your Master will take you to a few places that will greatly assist your Origin cultivation!" Xuan Luo smiled, flicked his large sleeve, and immediately swept Wang Lin up toward the sky, disappearing in an instant.

Dao Ancient Lineage, Pingtian Prefecture!

This prefecture was a vast plain, without any mountains! Green grass covered the plain, and when the wind blew through, it created a continuous rustling sound that was very pleasant to the ear.

In the northern part of this grassland, there was a deep pool emitting a foul, rotting stench, highly incongruous with the surrounding grassland, as if it shouldn't exist there.

"This place was discovered by the previous generation's Dao Ancient Lineage Great Heavenly Venerate, who set up Restrictions and Seals to preserve it completely. After it was passed down to me, I originally planned to use it later to refine a Treasure of Faith Technique, but after accepting you as a Disciple, I found that this place would be of great help to you, so I decided to give it to you!"

"This pool has existed for an extremely long time. Your Master investigated it thoroughly and concluded that this place was formed from an ancient battlefield long ago. The pool water contains astonishing Evil Qi, which is full of slaughter, allowing your Origin of Slaughter to grow!"

"There are several other places like this, containing different Origins, and your Master will take you to them one by one. Many of them are located in the territories of the other two races, but your Master reached an agreement with those two Great Heavenly Venerates hundreds of years ago, allowing you to go there to refine and absorb." Beside the pool, Xuan Luo looked at Wang Lin and smiled.

He did not tell Wang Lin what price he had paid to get the Great Heavenly Venerates of the two races to agree to this matter, but it must have been considerable!

"Finally, I must take you to see the Old Ancestor of Our Ancient Race, Great Heavenly Venerate Gu Dao! It is precisely because of his existence that the Immortal Race dares not invade!

Great Heavenly Venerate Gu Dao is in seclusion year-round. Your Master reported matters concerning you to him back then, so when I take you, he should agree to meet you.

Perhaps, this will be an immense stroke of fortune for you!" Xuan Luo looked at Wang Lin kindly. Over these past few hundred years, he had already paved a great road for Wang Lin!

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