Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2294: Chapter 2289: Unworthy Descendants

I see.

According to Lady Nepheli, it seems Ariel senior has somewhat reached enlightenment after overcoming countless tribulations.

The process is similar to what one might imagine, but the details, as Fu Qian sees them, definitely have many aspects worth pondering.

It’s plausible that the will going completely mad and simultaneously losing control over the Transcendent form is relatively reasonable.

But it even inherently comes with a Divine Trait? And ascends to the Second Phase after digestion?

No wonder Nepheli had that speculation, it indeed resembles being disturbed at a critical moment of promotion and then having a ”Deviation”.

There’s also another key point, namely that it even involves Rom’s technological support.

”Did Rom also participate in the later processing?”

Fu Qian confirms with admiration.

”Well... Regarding my doubts, He only gave one response, which was to do nothing.”

And not disappointingly, there are indeed more little details.

Besides, it can be seen that although she still doesn’t want to call the big shot by name, Nepheli wasn’t too wary when talking about it.

”But theoretically He indeed participated, because the ’Tyrant’s Blessing’ was guided to me by Him.”

Oh? That’s an interesting piece of information.

No wonder in so many actions, the Native Council has always been ready to assist Lord Rom, it turns out they really shared quite a bit of knowledge.

The Tyrant’s Blessing, this Miracle, can almost be confirmed to originate from the Abandonment King, and with such rich knowledge combined with poor condition, the probability of Rom being an ancient veteran is indeed very high.

”Seems like we’re straying a bit far, I remember you wanted to know about the Chen Family?”

During the pondering here, Nepheli suddenly interrupted the sharing, seeming to finally remember that the theme this time was not intelligence exchange but technical exchange.

”I dragged the topic too far, please continue.”

Fu Qian nodded, admitting his mistake without hesitation.

...

”But you said I don’t really need to answer.”

Nepheli’s tone just now, actually carried somewhat of a meaningful flavor.

While reminding, it seemed to contain a mock at Fu Qian’s lack of firm attitude in technical exchange.

However, the astonishing secret was right in front of her, and the person involved actually had no intention of delving deeper, switching back to the topic in a second, and for a moment she was a bit less engaged.

”You don’t have to answer, so let’s continue to the next question.”

Fu Qian remained amiable and wasn’t insistent.

”The issue of the Chen Family isn’t very complicated... The so-called Cultivation Method, in my opinion, isn’t problematic.

”The reason for the slow progress over the years, not being able to touch Divinity like a certain predecessor of theirs, and even gradually declining, is simply because they are not very suited for cultivation.”

Although the questioner fully respected personal willingness, Nepheli hesitated slightly before finally not giving up the opportunity to share her insights after all.

And with just a few words, it proved that Fu Qian’s expectations were not disappointed.

For that not-so-prominent family, Lady Nepheli did a lot of homework and did not simply bring a copied solution.

”So does the Chen Family indeed have a High-level Extraordinary ancestor?”

Satisfied, Fu Qian quickly asked cooperatively.

”A Demigod or even higher, and indeed it’s the same path.”

The answer was given without hesitation, and it’s clear Nepheli was very confident about this.

So the path of cultivation indeed provides everything?

Previously, the pros and cons of several paths to godhood were compared, and although cultivation seemed somewhat illusory, there were also obvious advantages to it.

For example, it seemed safer, more material-efficient, and didn’t require looking for bizarre things.

And now hearing Nepheli’s statement, not only Li Weixuan and those extreme enlightenment proponents from the Swordsmanship Department, but even the Chen Family relying on a certain Cultivation Method, can certainly achieve High Tier.

The threshold suddenly lowered quite a bit.

Theoretically, such a heritage family should prosper more easily than the Larea Royal Family, which relies solely on genetic lottery—so why is it in such a state?

Nepheli did not speak, seemingly also providing time for Fu Qian to ponder this question.

”But isn’t the current Chen Family not descended from that ancestor?”

And almost without taking any time, Fu Qian blinked and asked.

...

Never form the habit of complicating simple problems.

Family inheritance declining generation by generation is indeed a setup that often appears.

There have even been some classic explanations long ago, like the end of the Dharma era, the collapse of the Heavenly Dao, or such.

However, for Fu Qian, once the reason is attributed to such unverifiable factors, it represents giving up thinking on this issue.

In contrast, before that, he instead leaned more towards some easily overlooked reasons in social anthropology.

Notably, unworthy descendants.

”...I now believe that the Academy’s recent achievements, have your contributions in them.”

Nepheli, who originally had a somewhat testing attitude, sighed deeply at that moment.

”Indeed, after spending a long time ruling things out one by one, I finally leaned towards this as a possible explanation.

”Although the achievements are not low, it seems that the Bloodline of that Chen Family ancestor didn’t successfully pass down a few generations, and soon it was raising other people’s offspring.”

...

This is the power of the strategy of stealing from the nest.

Furthermore, it turns out the researcher mindset hasn’t been discarded.

Hearing Nepheli’s description, although the process of reaching the conclusion was a bit convoluted, she indeed partially agreed with the explanation of ”unworthy descendants”.

Namely that Old Master Chen Xing, who wholeheartedly wanted to restore the ancestor’s glory, as well as other members of the Chen Family, might not actually have much relation to that ancestor.

This is also why validation-effective Cultivation Methods haven’t produced a new Demigod.

The vast foundation of Houhai Manor has long been occupied by cuckoos usurping the magpie’s nest.

And the irony lies in the fact that the cuckoos don’t know this, and even sacrificed their most proud heir to recreate the glory of their ancestors.

”I am flattered, I just casually provided two points on a conceptual level, and it still relies on the younger generation’s hard work.

”So in your view, is there also a match between Bloodline and Cultivation Method?”

As for the recognition from the former high-level of the Academy, Fu Qian did not claim credit but tightly revolved around the discussion topic to continue.

”Not just a view, I’ve seen more than one instance where cultivation also talks about Talent.”

Nepheli sighed again.

”So how did you ultimately solve this innate defect?”

The approach of using facts speaks volumes, and Fu Qian undoubtedly appreciated it and immediately continued to inquire.

”It’s straightforward... The Thorn Blood extracted from special remains, although considered impure, can also be regarded as a higher form of life.

”Through appropriate means, it can be used to compensate for the gap in Talent to a certain extent, though the results might be somewhat distorted.”