Destroyer of the Dao

Just because of a prophecy, the Divine Dao toyed with the Universe as it pleased. It created endless cycles of destruction and rebirth, caring nothing for the lives of trillions within it. Ironically, all of this was done because of a prophecy that foretold the birth of a young man from the lower world who would one day kill it. *** Jhi Chen… with his sword, he split the earth, pierced the heavens, and slew both Gods and Demons. “No matter if they are Gods, Demons, or even the Dao itself. If there is no justice for all living beings, I will destroy it! Remember this name, Jhi Chen!” Chapter 1: The Birth of Jhi Chen In a very small village, the majority of the residents were just poor people living simple lives. That day, suddenly the sky turned frightening. Thick clouds rolled in, thunder rumbled incessantly, and the wind roared fiercely, causing the trees to sway wildly. The villagers were terrified. Their bodies shivered, their hearts filled with anxiety as if a great disaster was about to befall them. "What is happening? Why has the sky suddenly become like this?" someone exclaimed with a pale face. "Hey! Look at the lightning! It's not just striking above our village, but spreading... spreading so far that I can't measure how distant it is!" another replied with a trembling voice. Fear enveloped every house. Children cried, women screamed, and some people even fainted, unable to withstand the terror. *** In a Distant Place In a place very far from that village, stood a magnificent center of power, the headquarters of the galaxy's ruler. A handsome man stood at the top of an ancient, towering building. His body was tall and upright, his face handsome, but the cold radiance emanating from him silenced anyone. His eyes were deep, sharp, as if capable of piercing the universe. The aura he released was so suffocating, it made the air tremble violently. Behind him, hundreds of powerful experts knelt. Their auras were enough to overturn mountains and split oceans, but they all bowed before that man. Clearly, his status was at the peak. This man was the ruler of the galaxy. He had never known fear of anyone. But this time, his own heart trembled. There was a sense of unease that was difficult to ignore. With a grim face, he stared at the sky. The phenomenon of lightning engulfing the universe made his chest feel tight. Slowly, he sighed. "This lightning... is truly terrifying. The entire sky is covered in thunder. What is actually happening?" And it wasn't just in his galaxy. The phenomenon shook the entire galaxy. The leaders of sects, ancient clans, and even other galaxy rulers trembled. "Hopefully, this isn't a sign of disaster..." they whispered, though their hearts were filled with the same fear. No one dared to associate this phenomenon with the birth of a baby. Because for them, it was impossible for someone's birth to invite a turmoil capable of covering the skies of the entire galaxy. *** Back to the Poor Village Meanwhile, in the small village filled with fear, people continued to cry. Most had even lost consciousness. They were just ordinary humans, with not a single cultivator among them. But in a simple house, amidst the commotion of the universe, a woman was struggling to give birth. "I can't hold on... why doesn't our child want to come out?" she cried, clutching her husband's hand tightly. Her body trembled, her face was pale, sweat poured down, while blood continued to flow. Her husband sat beside her, unable to do anything but pray with a deep gaze. Those eyes were not the eyes of an ordinary person—sharp, as if capable of seeing beyond this world. With such painful struggle, finally, the cry of a baby was heard. A child was born perfectly. As the baby was born, the lightning covering the sky suddenly shrank. Not disappearing, but gathering, forming a terrifying figure: a giant beast, with a dragon's head and a crocodile-like body, with wings wide enough to cover the sky, and possessing twelve eyes that stared fiercely. This phenomenon made all the strong leaders in the world hold their breath. They prepared, because the beast could attack at any moment. However, no one expected that the lightning beast would suddenly disappear just like that. "Strange! What just happened? What kind of beast was that? Where did it go?" shouted the sect and clan leaders in various parts of the universe. No one could answer. It turned out that the lightning creature had entered the body of the newborn baby in that small village. And as if that wasn't enough, another absurd phenomenon occurred. The sun, moon, and stars came out together, shining united in the sky. That phenomenon had never existed in the history of the world. Billions of people fell silent, their mouths wide open. "Truly... this phenomenon is terrifying. We are witnessing history that will become a legend!" However, when all eyes looked to the sky, suddenly the light of the sun, moon, and stars shone too brightly, making no one able to open their eyes. At that moment, the newborn baby emitted a dazzling light. Slowly, all that cosmic light was absorbed into its tiny body. The sky returned to normal. The world, too, rumbled with discussion, confusion, and fear. In that simple house, the woman stared at the baby in her arms in astonishment. She turned to her husband. "It seems we can't continue to live in retirement... our child is not destined to be an ordinary human." It turned out that the couple were no ordinary people. Both were very powerful cultivators, hiding their identities tightly. Even the royal cultivators, who were considered gods by the villagers, never knew who they really were. The husband sighed. "This is indeed fate. If we force our child to live as an ordinary human, it would be the same as torturing him. He must become a cultivator. As a father, I can't let our child grow up ordinary. I will look at his bloodline, to know what resources can support our child.” "Wait, Husband..." said his wife. "What's wrong?" "Our child... hasn't been named yet." "I've already thought about it." "Then... what is his name?" "I want to give him a name from my family. Do you mind?" The woman shook her head slightly. "Of course not. Besides, your family is far, very far, even separated not just between dynasties, but between galaxies. That's five galaxies away, billions of stars separating us. It's impossible for anyone to suspect his name. But if we use my family's name... it will be very dangerous. Because my family is still in this galaxy. When I left, people thought I was dead. The galaxy's ruler was furious with my clan, because he once proposed to me. Our clan was not exterminated, but punished. If one day they know he is my son... I'm afraid this child will be hunted." Her husband sighed deeply. "I understand. If I didn't want my existence to be known, I should have annihilated your galaxy's ruler already. But I chose to hide. That makes you suffer, having to come with me in this state. Forgive me..." Thin tears welled up in his wife's eyes, but she smiled gently. "My husband, don't say that. Just being able to live with you is the greatest happiness in my life." "Mu’er... thank you." "Hahaha, Husband... don't say that. If the world knew I was your wife, maybe millions of women would curse me!" "Huh, you." For the first time, the husband smiled happily. "Mu’er, our child's name is Jhi Chen. Do you like it?" "My husband... I like it very much." "In that case," the husband continued, "I will test his bloodline now." He picked up Jhi Chen and took him to an ancient formation. In the middle of the formation, lay a treasure that was of unknown age. When the baby was placed on top of the treasure, as soon as they touched, the treasure immediately cracked, then turned to ashes. Unable to withstand Jhi Chen's bloodline. The husband was silent for a moment, then sighed long. "Hah... such a strong bloodline, to the point that this treasure is destroyed. Even though this treasure can withstand up to the Saint King level before breaking. But Chen’er... his bloodline surpasses that. Even within my clan, only I possess the Saint King bloodline. Chen’er... is truly extraordinary." "Husband, what happened?" his wife asked anxiously. "Calm down, Mu’er. This treasure is unable to bear Chen’er's bloodline. I will use an immortal treasure, a treasure that comes from the Celestial Realm. With that, I can see the true level of Chen’er's bloodline." Chapter 2: The Bloodline of Jhi Chen When Jhi Chen was placed inside the formation containing the treasure from the Eternal Era, a treasure found in the Celestial Realm, a special treasure for testing bloodlines, Jhi Chen's father was confident he could test his son's bloodline with it. However, the result was still astonishing. As soon as the treasure came into contact with Jhi Chen, it shone dazzlingly. The glow lasted longer than the previous treasure, but in the end, it shattered into pieces. Not only did the treasure shatter, but the formation also collapsed because it couldn't bear the burden of Jhi Chen's bloodline level. When everything shattered, the village trembled. The tremors spread to several kingdoms, even to the dynasty. People in the dynasty looked at each other in shock. "What's happening again? Why are so many strange phenomena appearing today?" Long San was the dynasty's ancestor. He stared at the sky with a deep and dignified gaze, making no one behind him dare to make a sound. Only the sound of the silent wind and heartbeats could be heard. "Long Shi, please step forward." "Lord Ancestor, Long Shi is ready to carry out the order." Long Shi was the dynasty's general. Everyone knew his strength. He was so strong that he was nicknamed the Battlefield Demon. When he entered the battlefield, blood would be seen all the way. Even when his troops were surrounded, he could hold off ten thousand elite troops alone. "Long Shi, investigate where the center of the vibration was just now. I suspect it's not an ordinary earthquake." "Lord Ancestor, was it caused by someone?" "I'm not sure yet. But I hope it's just a natural phenomenon, not caused by someone. If it was caused by someone, you must find them. If they are not an enemy of the dynasty, bring them to the palace. We will take care of them. But if they are an enemy of the dynasty, you must eliminate them. I don't want it to become a threat to our dynasty. If it is someone from our dynasty, we must befriend them. Don't create an enemy who could potentially destroy the dynasty." "I can't believe there are phenomena that continue and are different in one day." "Lord Ancestor, rest assured, Long Shi will carry out this task as best as possible." Then Long Shi flew into the sky and disappeared. Back at Jhi Chen's house. "Husband, what happened?" "Mu’er, Chen’er is truly extraordinary. Even with the immortal treasure from the Celestial Realm, it still couldn't withstand Chen’er's bloodline." Jhi Chen's mother trembled with happiness. Her eyes reddened and tears came out, even though she didn't know what limits the immortal treasure could test about her son's bloodline. "Husband, may I ask?" "Mu’er, what do you want to ask?" "Husband, you have been mentioning the Celestial Realm again and again. May I know, is there really a Celestial Realm?" "I thought what. Of course, my wife. Maybe for some galaxies, mentioning the Celestial Realm sounds strange because not many people know about it. Let alone your galaxy, which has long declined, even the Celestial Sect galaxy, which is considered one of the strongest galaxies, doesn't know about it." "I will tell you some information about the structure of the world. What most people commonly know: there are only nine galaxies. Each galaxy contains millions of worlds. That's what the majority of people know, not only in your galaxy, but in almost every galaxy." "But in reality, that's wrong." Jhi Tian, Jhi Chen's father, shook his head. He looked at the sky and sighed. "When I was sure I was the strongest in this world, when my cultivation surpassed my ancestors, I traveled around the world. While focusing on increasing my strength, I saw ripples above the sky. I tried to investigate it. It turned out it wasn't an ordinary ripple, but a door to another realm." "I tried to enter. I thought it was just an ordinary forbidden world. In fact, I was wrong. It wasn't a forbidden world, but another realm, or it could be called another galaxy." "In that realm, I saw millions of worlds. The most terrifying thing, in every world, the average lowest level of cultivation is Celestial God, and Celestial Gods are just gatekeepers." "Whereas in our place, True God is already the top existence. When the head of my clan broke through to Immortal God and became the strongest person in the world, people didn't know that my ancestor had already broken through to True Immortal God. I myself have broken through to Peak Celestial God." "If people knew, maybe every clan head and galaxy leader would bow down to my clan. But in the Celestial Realm, those great Celestial Gods are just gatekeepers. I knew it was the Celestial Realm because at the gate there was a writing: 'Celestial Realm, Ruler of All Universes.'" "After I got closer, I could enter because my cultivation was higher than the gatekeepers. The gatekeepers didn't make it difficult for me, but I had to serve the ruler of that world. In the Celestial Realm, there are still many different worlds and levels." "When I entered, I was accepted by the leader of that world, but my status was only a pet keeper. I couldn't refuse, because the leader of that world was very strong. Maybe with just his saliva, he could kill me." "I couldn't see what level his cultivation was, so I could only obey. When I became a pet keeper, I continued to cultivate. The natural energy there was truly rich, incomparable to the galaxies where we are." "I gained attention, my status increased because my cultivation advanced rapidly. I broke through to Grand God, continued to break through to Exalted God, and then became an elder in that world. In that world, there is only one ruler, no clans or sects, only one ruler." "But unintentionally, when adventuring to another world, I broke through a forbidden area and found many treasures. Because I was too excited, I took everything." "With that, I broke through to the peak of Exalted God. When I was one step away from breaking through to Grand Exalted God, an unexpected incident occurred. It turned out that the treasures I took were the treasury of the world I visited, and that world was the second strongest power in the Celestial Realm." "I had to give up on my breakthrough. Not because I was a coward, but I was self-aware. My strength was not enough to fight. Just surviving was not enough." "I heard the deputy head of that world had reached rank eight Grand Exalted God. I don't know how strong the head of that world was. Whereas the head of my world at that time was only rank five Grand Exalted God. The head of my world would not be able to defend me at the cost of the destruction of that world." "So I sneaked away. While in that world, I learned about our world. It turned out that our world can be monitored in the Celestial Realm. But there is a place that is not monitored, where we are now. This dynasty is not monitored. Not only this dynasty, but even half of your galaxy is not monitored by the Celestial Realm." "I wondered why it couldn't be monitored. After observing with all my abilities, I got the answer: because of Mount Salke, which is behind our village right now." "I will tell you. I practice a cultivation technique, not the technique inherited by my clan, but the technique I got unintentionally on the outskirts of this mountain, when I was training in my youth. Until now, I am still practicing this cultivation technique." "I had wondered why I could get to this height only with the technique I got in this remote place. After we lived in this place, I continued to study the depths of Mount Salke. But the harder I tried, the more mysterious this place became. I haven't gotten the results." "My wife, so now you know that there is a realm outside all our galaxies. It is the realm of true experts. But you don't need to worry. When I sneaked away, I used one of the highest treasures I got in the treasury of the Celestial Realm world, a treasure that can completely hide my body and aura." "Until today, people in the Celestial Realm don't know who broke into their treasure treasury, and don't know where I went. Before leaving, I erased my soul mark on the soul lamp in the world where I served at that time. So you don't need to worry," Jhi Tian explained. "My husband, I'm not worried. I won't regret dying with you. I'm not afraid of death, and I believe you won't let that happen," Mu Xiao'er said with conviction. Jhi Tian, although considered the strongest person in this world, let his eyes redden. Almost shedding tears because of hearing his wife's words. He caressed his wife's hair while kissing her forehead. "Mu’er, thank you." "Haha, my husband. After we lived together, I finally knew your level of cultivation. I really feel ashamed. With my level of cultivation, level three True God realm, I used to feel proud and felt worthy of you. Although I knew you were very strong, I thought you were the peak of True God. But after knowing your cultivation now, I really feel ashamed. It turns out I was just a frog at the bottom of a well who didn't know the vastness of the world. This feeling is really not good." "My wife, what nonsense are you talking about. I love you sincerely. I never looked at your cultivation." "Haha, maybe I'm the luckiest woman in this world because I made such a strong god love me so much." "Stop your jokes. I will tell you about the levels of bloodlines that are inherited." "My bloodline is called Divine Lightning Bloodline. Divine Lightning bloodlines are also tiered, from ordinary to the strongest. If the Divine Lightning bloodline is ordinary, it can only be a servant in my clan. If it's intermediate level, it can be a guardian of the spirit plant garden or a guardian of the vehicle beast. If it's upper level, it can be a clan elder or a teaching instructor, they are called geniuses." "If it's the Divine General bloodline level, he can become the clan head. Those who inherit the Divine General bloodline are called geniuses who dare to challenge the heavens, demonic geniuses, because their cultivation talent is very terrible. Besides being strong, they are very fast in understanding and improving cultivation. If it's the Saint King bloodline, it's even more terrible in cultivation. In my clan, there are five people who got the Divine General bloodline. That's why galaxy leaders respect my clan so much. If my clan declares itself as the second strongest power in the galaxy we know, no one dares to admit number one, unless including the Celestial Realm galaxy." "As for the Saint King level, there is only me in the clan, even that was before my bloodline mutated. It turns out that bloodlines can mutate after getting some special circumstances." "After Saint King there is Saint Emperor. After Saint Emperor there is Saint Ancestor God. I got that knowledge in the Celestial Realm. There, the Saint King level alone is very rare. Whereas the Saint Emperor level there is only one person, the head of the entire Celestial Realm." "Maybe now his bloodline has mutated, because my bloodline alone can mutate, let alone him who manipulated the resources of the Celestial Realm." "Whereas the first treasure that broke can only test up to the Saint King bloodline. The second treasure can test up to the Saint Ancestor God. For Chen’er, let alone knowing the level of his bloodline, even while still in the testing process, the treasure couldn't bear it. So I can't know the level of Chen’er's bloodline." "I also don't know what level is above Saint Ancestor God. But Chen’er's bloodline is really extraordinary. Not only the Divine Lightning Bloodline, but also the Lunar Celestial Body inherited from you. Not only that, Chen’er has four dantians." "One dantian for Divine Lightning Bloodline. One dantian for Divine Sun Bloodline. One dantian for Divine Stars Bloodline. One dantian for Lunar Celestial Body. This is really a terrible bloodline. That has never been in historical records," Jhi Tian explained. "Mu’er, so now you know how terrifying Chen’er's bloodline is?" he asked again. Chapter 3: The Child Who Defies Heaven "Husband, why does Chen’er have so many inherited bloodlines?" Mu Xiao'er asked with a trembling voice. "If it's the Divine Lightning Bloodline and Lunar Celestial Body, that's still reasonable," she continued, looking down, "because it's inherited from your lineage and mine. But this is different, I don't understand." Mu Xiao'er, Jhi Chen's mother, was truly speechless. Her gaze was blank, her face pale. "Mu'er, I don't know about that either," Jhi Tian replied in a serious tone. "Maybe Chen'er is destined to fix this world. Try looking at Chen'er's cultivation yourself." Mu Xiao'er walked closer to Jhi Chen. Her heart was pounding, her steps were cautious. After she stood right in front of her child, her eyes trembled in disbelief. She could have seen Jhi Chen's cultivation from afar with divine sense, that was normal. But because Jhi Chen was her own flesh and blood, she didn't dare to be reckless. When her divine sense penetrated the baby's body, Mu Xiao'er was immediately stunned. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, her hands trembled. She was even more amazed than when she witnessed the bloodline testing earlier. A high bloodline she could still understand, but the level of cultivation she saw now was truly beyond reason. "I really didn't expect," Mu Xiao'er said falteringly, "even a newborn child has such a high cultivation. He was just born, but already has a level two Martial Ancestor cultivation." Jhi Tian nodded calmly. "Now you know why I said Chen'er is destined to renovate this world. When I was born, I was only rank one Martial Emperor, and that was already considered an unparalleled genius at that time." "Husband," Mu Xiao'er interjected quickly, "are you going to guide Chen'er directly?" Jhi Tian shook his head. "No. Let Chen'er grow on his own. But I will pass on my cultivation technique. Maybe he can understand its depths. Besides that, I will also put a special treasure to hide his cultivation, so as not to cause a commotion in this world." "That really has to be done," Mu Xiao'er replied softly. "If it's not hidden, and people know, there will be unnecessary commotion. The ruler of this kingdom is only a rank five Martial King. The highest ruler of this dynasty is only a rank nine Martial King. Whereas the ancestor of this dynasty is no more than a rank three Martial Emperor." Her eyes stared deeply at her husband. "If they know there is a newborn baby who has reached rank two Martial Ancestor, they will feel desperate. They could vomit blood because their entire lives were wasted. Husband, what are your plans now?" "My wife," Jhi Tian said firmly, "I will try to unravel the mystery of Mount Salke. Whereas Chen'er I will entrust to you. Live life as usual, but in happiness for Chen'er, I also have anxiety. I don't know what Chen'er will be like in the future. Therefore, you must always watch his character." Mu Xiao'er looked down, then asked softly, "Will he become the savior of this world, or will he become a disaster? I really don't want that to happen." "Mu'er, you don't need to worry too much," Jhi Tian replied soothingly. "Chen'er must be a good child. Because Chen'er is the child of Jhi Tian and Mu Xiao'er, he must inherit the traits of his parents." "I hope so," Jhi Tian said again. "My wife, I have hidden Chen'er's cultivation. I will leave now. If there is something you can't handle, destroy this talisman. I will arrive immediately. Remember, don't force something you can't bear." "Husband, trust me," Mu Xiao'er replied with a steady tone. "I will be fine. Who can scare me in this galaxy? My cultivation is equivalent to the galaxy ruler. Even if we fight, I am still confident I can defeat him completely." "Alright," Jhi Tian nodded, "I will leave now. Goodbye." As soon as those farewell words were spoken, Jhi Tian's body immediately disappeared. The aura of his existence didn't leave a trace at all. Mu Xiao'er could only shake her head while whispering, "After I lived with you for so long, only now I realize how strong you are. Even with my level of cultivation that is considered high, I am just a small character in front of you." Three Years Later When Jhi Chen was fetching water in the river, he suddenly saw an injured old man. The man was surrounded by water monsters. His life was truly in danger. If no one helped, he would surely die. Jhi Chen, who was still small, stared at the scene. His heart burned with anger because the old man was hurt. His gaze turned sharp, his small body tensed. As he stared at the swarming monsters, his sapphire blue eyes flashed. In an instant, the color changed to dazzling gold. The next second, the many monsters exploded simultaneously. Their flesh and bones were crushed into ashes, their blood evaporated without a trace. The old man gaped, his mouth wide open. He couldn't believe what had just happened before his eyes. His mind was confused, trying to find an explanation. He turned in all directions, hoping to find a strong expert who might have helped him. But what he saw was just a small child standing upright, looking at him calmly. The old man's eyes narrowed. He tried to assess Jhi Chen with his special ability, but found nothing strange. Naturally, because Jhi Chen had returned to normal. Jhi Chen then walked closer to the badly injured old man. With a soft voice he said, "Senior, are you alright? Why did the water monsters attack you?" The old man was still dazed. Only after hearing Jhi Chen's voice for the third time did he come to his senses. "Kid, did you save me?" he asked hesitantly. He still couldn't believe that a small child of about three years old could kill so many monsters. Jhi Chen himself had actually known about his strength since the age of two. But his mother always forbade him from showing it in front of other people. He had to pretend to be weak. So when the old man asked, his brain immediately spun to find a reason. "Senior, it was indeed me who killed those monsters," Jhi Chen replied. "But I only threw a small ball when I was fetching water for my family. A senior in white robes passed by, he gave me the ball. He said don't visit this river because it's dangerous. If you meet a monster, just throw the ball to protect your life. After that he left." Jhi Chen looked down for a moment, then added, "I have often come to this river, but I have never seen the monsters mentioned by the senior in white robes. So I used the ball just to play. Just now, when I saw senior surrounded by strange beasts, I remembered the message. I then threw the small ball. It turned out to be true, the ball can drive away monsters." The old man was still doubtful, but Jhi Chen's reason was quite reasonable. He finally didn't argue anymore because his own body was very weak. "Senior, don't move too much. I will help you," Jhi Chen said again. He then easily carried the old man, then walked quickly towards the forest to find medicinal ingredients. The old man was shocked beyond measure. He couldn't believe a small child could carry his body. Even more surprisingly, Jhi Chen was able to walk nimbly and agilely as if not feeling the burden. With a special eye technique, the old man observed Jhi Chen's body. His gaze immediately widened. He saw something extraordinary. Although Jhi Chen didn't have any energy at all, and hadn't reached any cultivation level, his twelve meridian points were already perfectly open. That sight made the old man startled. In the vast world of martial arts, something like this had never been encountered. Usually the twelve meridians can only be opened in adults who have started cultivating, and even then at a very high price and extreme pain. But this little boy, his twelve meridian points opened on their own. The old man was sure, a child this small couldn't possibly withstand such suffering. He stared at Jhi Chen closely, his heart trembling greatly. "This child is truly extraordinary," he muttered softly. Chapter 4: The Bond of Krisik Jhi Chen ran with terrifying speed for a three-year-old. Each footstep was light yet steady, leaving small indentations in the damp forest floor. Actually, he wanted to fly, because a single flap could take him far beyond the trees. But he restrained himself. If he soared through the air, his strength would be revealed. It would only attract attention, causing unnecessary complications. So he chose to keep running. Although not as fast as flying, his running speed still surpassed the sight of anyone who happened to be around this forest. When he arrived in the middle of the dense trees, he lowered the old man he had rescued from the riverbank. The old man was still weak, his breath rising and falling irregularly. His skin was pale, dried blood clung to his arms and shoulders, and a wound on his chest looked fresh. Jhi Chen stared for a moment to make sure the man was still conscious. He didn't talk much. Without wasting time, he darted through the forest, looking for spirit plants that could heal internal wounds before it was too late. He moved from one point to another. Under the protruding roots, between the moss-covered rocks, on the damp soil terraces, he examined one by one the densely leaved plants that held traces of Divine energy. Several times he stopped. There were purple-petaled plants that shimmered, there were sharp-tipped grasses that reflected light, but none of them matched what he needed. Jhi Chen remained patient. Every step was measured, every breath was guarded, his divine sense touched gently on the surrounding area to ensure there were no threats wasting his time. After a while, his eyes fell on a low cliff with damp walls. In the crevice of the rock grew a plant with dark green leaves, each strand of leaf reflecting a bluish glow like agate illuminated by the sun. A sharp but clean aroma crept into the air. Jhi Chen recognized these characteristics. He bowed slowly, examining the fibers of the stem, then nodded in satisfaction. "Two thousand year old Krisik Grass," he murmured. His voice was low but firm. "This is what I need." The joy hadn't had time to settle when the ground around him trembled lightly. From behind the thin mist, emerged a giant ape figure with jet-black fur and glowing red eyes. Its body was as tall as a multi-story building, its arms as big as banyan tree trunks, its nails were long and seemed capable of tearing rocks. The ape stood upright, its chest puffed out, and the sound of its roar exploded like thunder. "Naughty kid, you better leave," the ape called out, its voice echoing between the trees. "I don't like killing children. Your flesh won't be satisfying. Don't waste your life in this place. Get out of here before I change my mind." Jhi Chen raised his head and stared at it without flinching. He understood from the tone of the ape's voice that this creature was not a killer without reason. There was a warning there, not hatred. He nodded slightly as a form of appreciation. But the old man behind him needed help immediately, and this Krisik Grass was the key. "Because you don't intend to kill me, I also don't want to make trouble," Jhi Chen said calmly. "Hand over that Krisik Grass to me. After that, I will leave, and I will not disturb your territory." The giant ape was silent for a moment, then laughed long. His voice shook the leaves, causing forest birds to fly away. "Little kid, do you realize what you just said? You're warning me? Although I'm not a creature who likes to slaughter, I'm also not a kind-hearted guard. If you don't hear my warning, you can become a snack. Your small body may not make me full, but it's enough to fill my molars." Jhi Chen took a short breath, his gaze cooling. "In that case, don't blame me. I don't have time for unnecessary debate. The old man I saved is dying. I will take the Krisik Grass now." He took a step, then added in the same calm tone, "Stupid ape, stay where you are. I won't kill you. I'm just taking what I need." The ape's eyes widened in anger. He raised both arms, preparing to slam the ground. Who was he? A true rank eight wild beast, equivalent to a human rank four Martial King. Many kingdom rulers would choose to avoid if faced with him. But before his anger exploded, his body was suddenly locked. An invisible pressure fell from the sky, crushing like a mountain. An oppressive aura seeped in, suffocating movement and suppressing his breath. The ape was stunned. He couldn't move. Even breathing felt like swallowing iron. In sudden fear, he glanced at the little boy who stood calmly in front of him. The innocent face showed no intention to kill, but the pressure he released was like invisible shackles. The ape realized. If this boy intended to kill, he would be annihilated without a chance to fight back. Not wanting to provoke danger, the ape held back, while Jhi Chen approached the cliff, knelt, and picked the mature Krisik Grass. His movements were meticulous and quick. After ensuring the roots were not damaged and the essence was not wasted, he stood up. He turned to leave, but the ape's heavy voice held him back. "Lord, why deceive me? There's no need to disguise yourself as a child. If I knew your strength from the start, I wouldn't dare to offend you. Forgive my stupidity." The ape lowered his body, then prostrated, his legs trembling greatly. Jhi Chen stopped. He turned and was briefly surprised to see the mountain-sized figure prostrating before him. A faint smile appeared on his lips. "Old ape, I didn't deceive you. I didn't disguise myself. I am indeed still small. My lifespan is only three years. About strength, that's my business. I won't mention anything to you." The ape stared unblinkingly. His face was blank and dazed, just like a truly stupid ape. He couldn't believe a boy who was only three years old could have such great strength. "I like you a little. Although you are not a good beast, your character is not bad either. Do you want to follow me?" The ape was startled, then looked so excited that his voice came out stammering. "Lord, i-is that true? Are you serious?" "Do I look like I'm joking?" Jhi Chen asked, staring straight at him. "No. This little ape is willing to follow you," the ape replied quickly. He understood, although he was not weak, out there there were many true experts whose existence was shaking. Following a strong person was the most reasonable choice. And if this boy was really only three years old, his prospects would be unlimited. "You don't need to kneel to me. I'm not looking for a servant. I want a friend. If you want to come, stop the habit of kneeling. Just once you object, I won't take you. Starting today, I call you Krisik Ape, because you grew up with Krisik Grass." "Krisik Ape will not object to Lord," he replied respectfully. He raised his face, trying to regulate his breath so as not to look too nervous. "Good, now, can you shrink your body? Your size is too big. If you walk beside me with a body like this, the whole forest could be in an uproar." Without delay, Krisik Ape shrunk his body. From a height of thirty meters, he shrank to the size of a large cat. His sapphire blue fur looked clean and shiny, his face which was originally fierce now looked adorable. He jumped onto Jhi Chen's shoulder, landing lightly and holding on tight. "Lord, Krisik Ape is ready," he said, trying to sound calm. "I will hide your cultivation. Don't attract anyone's attention." He circulated his divine sense, sealing tightly the traces of Krisik Ape's aura. After that, he lifted his body, darting quickly through the air. The wind whistled. The trees shifted like shadows. If not for the protection of the aura, the gusts of air alone would be enough to throw Krisik Ape off. The little ape hugged Jhi Chen's shoulder even tighter. "Lord is really strong," he muttered. "If without protection, I could be destroyed by the wind like this." A few moments later, Jhi Chen slowed down, touched the ground again, then ran quickly. He arrived at the place where the old man was lying. The old man opened his eyes, staring at Jhi Chen who appeared with firm steps. "Kid, where did you go?" the old man asked weakly. Jhi Chen didn't answer. He crouched down, examining the still open wound, then nodded. "Senior, your wound is very severe. But don't worry. I have obtained the medicine," he said soothingly. He took out the Krisik Grass. The thick stems and leaves he rubbed slowly with his palms twenty-one times. A thick green liquid came out, smelling sharp, and when touched to the skin, the plant melted, seeping into the flesh. Thin white smoke rose into the air. The old man screamed loudly, his body tensing from the stinging pain. "Senior, hold on a moment," Jhi Chen said firmly. "This won't take long." The scream slowly subsided. Half an incense stick's time felt enough to make the pain subside. The gaping wounds closed seventy percent, the bleeding stopped, and the old man's skin color gradually returned. He took a long breath then looked at the sky between the leaves, laughing heartily. "I, Yan Saotian, didn't die," he exclaimed with a relieved laugh that thrilled the surrounding air. But the laughter didn't last long. His face hardened. The look in his eyes suddenly turned cold. A thick killing aura dripped from his body uncontrollably. The surrounding air dropped several degrees. Breath vapor seemed to freeze. "Feng Clan," he hissed, his voice heavy. "You are too brave. You intercepted this old man on the road. You even sent the deputy head of the clan to besiege me. You thought I would die under that pressure. You are wrong. I live. The treasure you wanted you didn't get. You will bear the consequences." Chapter 5: The Debt of Yan Saotian Yan Saotian's pressure spread. Jhi Chen, who was still small, felt a bone-chilling cold. He frowned and stared at Yan Saotian with a pout. "Senior, after I helped you, are you going to kill me?" he asked with a displeased tone. That simple sentence cut through the killing aura like a knife. Yan Saotian snapped out of his own anger. He retracted his pressure as quickly as possible, then nodded apologetically. "Kid, forgive this old man. I was too excited to escape death. I didn't mean to hurt you. Thank you for reminding me." That sincerity made Jhi Chen nod briefly. "Okay. I just can't stand your uncontrollable killing aura. Senior, with your strength, why were you injured by river monsters?" "I wasn't injured by that monster," Yan Saotian replied, his breath now more stable. "I was ambushed by despicable people. There were many of them. When they combined their strength, I was thrown far away. I fell on the riverbank and before I had time to recover, those water monsters swarmed me. If you hadn't come, I might have died there. You saved my life and healed my wounds. This old man owes you a debt, Kid." Although not fully recovered, Yan Saotian's energy had returned to envelop his body. He stared at Jhi Chen, this time with a different curiosity. He activated a secret eye technique that was stronger than when he first checked. His gaze pierced the surface of the boy's body, observing the flow of energy. He was startled when he saw that all twelve meridian points on Jhi Chen's body were perfectly open. That meant his physical body possessed unusual strength for a child his age. Wanting to know more, he tried to dive deeper. But as soon as his consciousness moved, a thick fog obscured his vision. There was an unspoken warning, felt sharply at the edge of reason: do not cross this line. If forced, the coming punishment could not be prevented by anyone. Yan Saotian stopped his efforts. Cold sweat broke out on his temples. He no longer dared to investigate this boy's body. He stared at Jhi Chen in amazement. "Kid, you surprised me. Only three years old, but all twelve of your meridian points are open. Your body is stronger than many Heaven-ranked cultivators. You also managed to get two thousand year old Krisik Grass. In my place, that plant is very rare. Usually guarded by rank seven or eight wild beasts. How did you take it?" Krisik Ape, who was sitting on Jhi Chen's shoulder, held back laughter. He wanted to sneer, but he knew his place. He chose to remain silent and only looked up proudly. Jhi Chen did not show arrogance. He replied flatly, "Senior, it just so happened that when I came, the guard was not there. So I took it. As for how to use it, I learned from my mother. She is a physician in the kingdom. She is often called to the dynasty palace to treat soldiers. I often followed. That's why I know how to use this plant without having to distill it into pills." "Did your mother often use Krisik Grass when treating?" Yan Saotian asked. "No," Jhi Chen replied. "Only once, when the ruler of the dynasty almost died from severe injuries. Krisik Grass is very rare in this area. I just happened to find it." Yan Saotian nodded. He stared at Jhi Chen with sincere respect. In his eyes, this boy spoke like an adult. There was no impression of exaggeration, no impatience, and no unwarranted fear. If he hadn't checked the age of his bones, he would have found it difficult to believe that Jhi Chen was only three years old. "Since you have saved me, this old man should not be empty-handed," Yan Saotian said. He rummaged through his robe, took out a book whose cover was worn but well-maintained. "This is a technique manual. It's called Lion Dominating the Forest Fist Technique. I don't keep many treasures. I even gave my eternal ring to my brother when I was chased by the Feng Clan. But I never let go of this manual. This technique is not ordinary. It can be cultivated from the Heaven Realm, breaking through level after level, until reaching the Grand Exalted Realm. Many techniques only last up to three realms, even that is very extraordinary. This manual is different. Keep it. With your potential, this technique will be useful in the future." Jhi Chen's eyes lit up. He received the manual with both hands, then nodded. After that, his face turned confused, as if he didn't understand the mention of realms that had appeared in Yan Saotian's speech. In his heart, he maintained his role. He looked at Yan Saotian and asked, "Senior, thank you for your gift. But I am a little confused about the levels that Senior mentioned. If Senior is willing, can you explain them so that I don't misunderstand?" Yan Saotian had thought this boy didn't like his gift. Hearing that question, he instead chuckled with relief. "So that's it. Alright, listen carefully. The path of a cultivator is long and layered. The first is Qi Gathering, from rank one to rank nine. After that the Profound Realm, also nine ranks. Then the Heaven Realm, then the Martial Realm. After that the Martial King Realm, Martial Emperor Realm, and Martial Ancestor Realm. Above it there is the Immortal Realm, Martial Immortal, then Celestial Martial Immortal. Furthermore the High-Level Realm, the Exalted Realm, Grand Realm, and Grand Exalted Realm. There are still subsequent levels that you don't need to know now. With your current age and the twelve meridians that are already open, your future has no limits." He took out a small medal from the inner pocket of his robe. On the surface of the medal was engraved a totem resembling a Qilin head. "Keep this. If one day you explore the world and arrive in my galaxy, show this medal. My name is Yan Saotian, I am one of the elders of the Yan Clan. My galaxy is called Qilin Totem Galaxy. With this medal, people there will not make it difficult for you. Consider this as a bond between us." Jhi Chen received the medal respectfully. He gripped it tightly, then put it in a safe place. "Thank you, Senior Yan. I will remember it. If one day I arrive in the Qilin Totem Galaxy, I will visit." Yan Saotian nodded in satisfaction. "That's what I expect. Today I owe you my life. If one day you need help, bring that medal. I will come as much as I can." Krisik Ape looked back and forth between Jhi Chen and Yan Saotian. He almost whistled if he hadn't restrained himself. For him, today was an unusual day. He became a follower of a boy whom even rank eight beasts didn't dare to look at for long. He also witnessed an elder from a large clan declare a debt of gratitude. He patted his chest lightly and whispered softly, "Lord, Krisik Ape will be useful. Krisik Ape will learn and not be ashamed." Jhi Chen turned slightly, smiled faintly, then patted the little ape's head gently. "Stay quiet and watch around. We're not done here." The forest returned to calm. The wind blew carrying the scent of damp soil. In the distance, the sound of the river flowing could be heard, reminding that Jhi Chen's journey had just begun. The old man who had been on the verge of death now sat leaning with a breath that was starting to regulate. On the other hand, a small ape with sapphire blue fur straightened his small body, ready to follow wherever his master stepped. That day, a bond was formed. Not because of coercion, but because each saw value in the other. A boy with unlimited future prospects, a clan elder who had been ambushed and would not forget the debt, and an ape who had been a guardian of spirit plants but now accepted a new name. In a place that was not often visited by people, a new chapter was neatly arranged without needing magnificent witnesses. Enough with the sky, the trees, and the stream that kept the story. "Senior," Jhi Chen said, breaking the silence, "are you still strong enough to walk? If not, I will take you to a safe place. After that, I have to go back." "I can walk," Yan Saotian replied. "Not as strong as usual, but my feet have started to feel the ground again." He stood up slowly, testing his balance, then nodded. "Thank you." "We part ways here," Jhi Chen said. "Remember my words. Don't spread the killing aura uncontrollably. It could hurt those who shouldn't." Yan Saotian bowed respectfully. "I remember it. And I remember your name. If fate brings us together in the Qilin Totem Galaxy, the door of the Yan Clan will be open for you." Jhi Chen didn't add anything. He turned around. His steps were light, but sure. Krisik Ape looked once more at the old man, then jumped close to Jhi Chen's neck. With a simple movement, the boy darted between the trees, leaving a gust of wind that quickly recovered as before. The forest closed again, as if nothing had happened. But for those who went through it, today changed many things. Chapter 6: The Legacy of the Galaxies "Qilin Totem Galaxy, is that very far? I've never heard of it," Jhi Chen said. "Indeed, it is very far from your current location. It's not a distance between worlds, but a distance between galaxies. In your galaxy, there are four million three hundred thousand worlds, and all are controlled by twenty stars. Those twenty stars are controlled by the galaxy ruler. Whereas your galaxy is named Eternal Gu Ying Galaxy. Because the Gu clan is the ruler of the galaxy, they named this galaxy according to their clan. As for the name 'Ying,' it is taken from a figure named Gu Ying Ho. He is the strongest person in the Gu clan, as well as the head of the Gu clan and the head of this galaxy." Then, Yan Saotian smiled slightly, he saw Jhi Chen's innocent face still needed information. This slightly tickled his interest, he had never felt excited talking to a small child like Jhi Chen. "Why didn't I mention the dynasty to you? Because there are billions of dynasties in your galaxy, so it would take a lot of time to tell you," he said. Then Yan Saotian's gaze turned slightly serious. "Hmmm... actually your galaxy once ruled this vast martial world. But at that time it wasn't called Eternal Gu Ying Galaxy, but Sacred Sun Star Galaxy. The Sun Star clan led your galaxy for a very long time, about sixty thousand years. At that time the Sun Star clan controlled the entire world, even the entire galaxy. The fame of the Sun Star clan exceeded the current Jhi clan which is recognized as the strongest clan in the vast martial world." "Jhi Clan?" Jhi Chen asked. "That's right, Jhi Clan, but I don't need to explain too much, but I will give the reason why the Jhi Clan is considered weaker than the Sun Star Clan. The reason is, because the Jhi clan has never subdued other galaxies. However, why is the Jhi clan called the strongest clan in the nine galaxies? That's because someone once provoked the Jhi clan. They were the Jiang clan, the ruler of the Demon Galaxy. The Jhi clan only sent two people to fight the entire Jiang clan which numbered more than 130 million people. However, those two people managed to wipe out the entire Jiang clan without leaving a single person alive." When Yan Saotian mentioned this, his body trembled, his eyes showed deep fear. How could it not? With only two people, they could wipe out the ruler of a galaxy full of strong experts. "Those two people, one is Jhi Ming, the current head of the Jhi clan. And the other is Jhi Tian, the strongest genius ever born in the Jhi clan." When Yan Saotian mentioned the name Jhi Tian, he greatly admired him. That respect was clearly visible on his face. "Kid, I've talked a lot today. Maybe it's because I can live again after being sure I was going to die. I will leave now. Hopefully we will meet again in the future." When Yan Saotian was about to leave, he stopped suddenly. "Kid, I forgot. I haven't asked your name yet. What's your name?" "Senior, my name is Jhi Chen." "Jhi Chen..." Yan Saotian muttered in his heart. "Is this child from the Jhi clan? Impossible. It's impossible for there to be a member of the Jhi clan in this desolate area. He also said earlier that his mother is a physician who treats royal people. It's impossible for a Jhi clan member to do that. So maybe it's just a coincidence that the name is the same." Yan Saotian smiled slightly. "Jhi Chen, this old man bids farewell. Hopefully fate will bring us together again." Then Yan Saotian flew into the sky and disappeared. Actually, he wanted to take Jhi Chen to be raised, but there were many things he had to take care of so he didn't have time to take care of Jhi Chen. When Yan Saotian disappeared, Jhi Chen smiled faintly. "I didn't expect my father to be that strong. Father, what mission are you doing? So that you left me and mother. I have to work harder so I can meet my father. With my current strength, I'm not strong enough yet. With rank six Martial Ancestor, I thought I was strong, it turns out I can't even withstand just the intention to kill. How annoying." If Yan Saotian heard Jhi Chen's words, maybe he would have vomited blood. There was a three-year-old child saying he was weak, and comparing himself to him, maybe Yan Saotian would jump to his death. How old was Jhi Chen? Only three years old. Whereas Yan Saotian's age was already eighteen thousand years. Maybe only Jhi Chen, a three-year-old boy with a rank six Martial Ancestor cultivation, felt weak. After Yan Saotian left, a small ape came out of Jhi Chen's beast pouch. He was surprised there was a treasure that could accommodate living beasts, even inside they could cultivate. Not only that, he could know the outside situation, whereas from the outside he couldn't see inside. "Lord is really great. What kind of treasure is this? I've never seen it," the ape said with full of surprise. "This is a beast pouch. It can accommodate a hundred wild beasts like you. But if there are too many, the energy is not enough for your cultivation. If you are alone, it can accelerate your cultivation. This treasure doesn't exist in our dynasty. This is a treasure that my father gave before he left." The little ape remembered Yan Saotian's words mentioning the Jhi clan was very strong. "Lord, is your father from the Jhi clan?" The little ape was sure his master was not a native of this dynasty. Where is there a newborn child, but his strength is more terrible than the ruler of the dynasty. Jhi Chen didn't answer, he only smiled. "Ape, let's go home. I've been out for too long, I'm afraid my mother is worried." Then Jhi Chen flew home. Because this forest was still far from his village, Jhi Chen didn't run. With his strength, no one in this dynasty could see him, unless there was an expert from outside the world. When Jhi Chen left, the air rippled. A beautiful figure stood in the air. It turned out that Jhi Chen had always been watched, she always followed him from the shadows. "My husband, you have to believe in our child. Our child has grown and his character is very good." That woman was Jhi Chen's mother, Mu Xiao’er. She stared in the direction Yan Saotian left. "Luckily your character is good, not playing behind my child's back. If you dare to betray Chen’er, not only you will die, but the Qilin clan will also be completely destroyed, like the Demon clan." Mu Xiao’er trembled then disappeared completely, without leaving a trace. Arriving at home, Jhi Chen opened the door. "Mother, I'm home." Mu Xiao’er was seen cooking. "My child just came home after playing all day. Must be tired. Take a bath first, mother has prepared warm water. After that eat, mother cooked delicious food. You must like it." "Mother's cooking is always delicious. There is nothing that is not delicious. I will take a bath soon." After finishing bathing, Jhi Chen sat at the dining table. "Mother, what kind of meat is this? It looks different from usual." "This is buffalo meat, a rank four sacred beast. Equivalent to a human rank eight Martial Ancestor. Earlier a star envoy visited our dynasty. His child had a congenital disease that always tormented him. Mother was asked to treat that child. Luckily mother knew how, and the child recovered. As a token of gratitude, mother was given many gifts. One of them is this meat. Come on, eat quickly," Mu Xiao'er said with a gentle face. The little ape swallowed his saliva, really wanting to taste that sacred meat. But he didn't dare to speak, afraid his master would be angry. He only wiped his lips because his saliva kept dripping. Jhi Chen saw that with his spiritual power then smiled. "Mother, I brought a friend. Is it okay if he joins us?" Mu Xiao’er smiled faintly. "Of course it's okay." "Ape, come out." When Jhi Chen called, the little ape immediately came out excitedly. "Little one, meet my master." "I told you there's no need to be too polite. Mother, this is my friend, Krisik Ape. He is a rank eight wild beast." "Good ape, let's eat," Mu Xiao’er said. When the meat entered Jhi Chen's mouth, he was immediately excited. The meat was not only delicious, but full of energy. Jhi Chen ate heartily, so did the little ape, until not a single bit was left. "Mother, sorry I ate too much. This is really delicious." "It's okay, mother still has a lot of supplies." "Really?" "Of course. When has mother ever lied to Chen’er? You have to hurry up and practice. That will greatly help your training." "Mother, I know. I will practice diligently." After Jhi Chen left, Mu Xiao’er smiled. "This is not just rank four sacred beast meat. The water to boil it is the Sacred Argaria Spring. That's more valuable than a rank four sacred beast." Chapter 7: The Hidden Truth of His Father Jhi Chen was very happy when he felt such dense natural energy. He was sure he could break through. "Is this the effect of a rank four sacred beast? But why is there something strange...?" Jhi Chen focused on his body. "That's right, there's something strange. The natural energy from the sacred beast is not that much. Then where is this natural energy from?" When Jhi Chen continued to observe, he finally found the source of such dense energy. It turned out it came from the broth he ate. "Truly extraordinary. What kind of water did mother use to cook? It's truly amazing, producing such dense natural energy. I have to ask her. But now I have to quickly absorb it." When Jhi Chen focused on absorbing, it turned out his dantian's appetite was too greedy. The energy was immediately devoured completely. The lightning beast was very disappointed because it couldn't absorb everything. The energy had to be shared with the sun and stars. Seeing the state of the lightning beast, Jhi Chen could only sigh helplessly. "Your appetites are too big. Even with this much natural energy, it's still not enough to make a breakthrough even one level. I have to find my own resources. I can't keep relying on mother." Because he didn't manage to break through, he finally turned his attention to the book given by Yan Saotian. Jhi Chen saw the cover: Lion Dominating the Forest Fist. When he opened the book, it was written: Lion Dominating the Forest Fist is a noble-level technique. However, it can be cultivated by martial beginners. This is a unique technique. Its strength will increase along with the user. However, if learned by martial beginners, this technique has very large requirements. Besides high understanding, the physical body must also be strong. If not, the risk is great. The risk of bone fracture is only the lightest. If it's more serious, it can end in death. However, if successful, this technique can kill opponents who are one rank stronger. "The foreword is interesting. I want to see how difficult this technique is. With my high understanding and strong physical body, I should be able to learn it." Two days later, Jhi Chen had mastered the Lion Dominating the Forest Fist technique. "An interesting technique, but you have to pay a high price. Energy consumption is too large. If my energy is the same as other cultivators, it can only be used twice at most. Luckily I have abundant energy, four times that of cultivators of my level. I have to go out first. I want to test this technique. My room is too small, it could cause a commotion. And I also have to ask mother about the water she cooked with. If I can consume it more, maybe I can make another breakthrough." When Jhi Chen came out of his private room, he saw his mother reading a book. Beside her, Krisik Ape was still focused on cultivating. "I want to see what level that old ape can develop to. For him, the beast meat and that strange water must be more effective than for me," he muttered. Then Jhi Chen approached his mother. He knelt down. "The unfilial child greets mother." Mu Xiao’er smiled warmly. "My good child, get up quickly. Mother has prepared food for you. Wait a moment, mother will get it." Actually Jhi Chen wasn't hungry. Cultivators of his level no longer needed to eat and drink. However, he didn't want to make his mother sad. He ate heartily, knowing his mother worked very hard to provide food. "Mother, I want to ask. Does father love us?" Jhi Chen asked with an innocent but serious face. Mu Xiao’er turned, looking at her child gently. "Chen’er, why are you asking that? Your father loves us very much. But he has to leave us temporarily," she explained softly. "Why does father have to leave us? Couldn't we go together?" Jhi Chen's voice sounded a little suppressed. "If father didn't leave us, mother wouldn't be this hard. Mother has to work hard to meet our needs. From now on, mother doesn't need to work hard anymore. Let me look for it. With my current strength, I can guarantee our needs. I also need a lot of resources, I don't want to trouble mother anymore." Mu Xiao’er smiled faintly. "My good child. Mother doesn't feel troubled. You just focus on practicing," she said while stroking her child's head. "As for why your father left us? Because he has his own difficulties. If we go, it will only become a burden. So it's not that your father doesn't want to bring us, but mother doesn't want to go with him. Mother doesn't want to burden your father. Even though he can protect us, he is carrying out an important mission. If we go, his concentration will be divided. So it's not your father leaving us. Your father loves us very much. Never hate your father. When he returns, he will be happy to see his child who is good, diligent, handsome, strong, and smart like you." "Mother, I don't hate father," Jhi Chen said while shaking his head slightly. "I just feel sorry for mother. Mother has to bear all the burdens, whereas I have a very strong father. I can see from his books, I learned a lot from the books that father left. There is no simple technique. Mother said father came from the Jhi clan. Yesterday I met someone. He said the Jhi clan is the strongest power in the entire vast martial world. Even just two people from that clan can wipe out one galaxy-ruling clan. One of them is named Jhi Tian. Whereas my father is also named Jhi Tian. Same clan, same name. I don't believe it's a coincidence. I'm sure the Jhi Tian that people are talking about is my father. Am I right?" Mu Xiao’er was silent for a moment, then looked at her child deeply. "Chen’er, because you are smart, mother can't lie. It's true, the Jhi clan that people told you about is your father's clan. Your father's clan is very strong." "Mother, if father's clan is very strong, why do we live in this remote place?" Jhi Chen asked with a dissatisfied tone. "Why don't we live with father's clan? Father is also called the strongest genius. Why do we have to live like this? Is it because mother is not a cultivator, so father's clan looks down on mother? Even though mother is a true physician. Very few people can match mother in treating diseases!" Mu Xiao’er sighed long. "Chen’er, it's not as simple as you think," she replied calmly. "Although your father is very strong and respected in the Jhi clan, there are still those who hate him. There are always people jealous of his talent, and they are people with high positions. If we go there, they will make it difficult for us. That's why your father placed us here. Besides being safe, this place is also special. Many rare spirit plants help mother in medicine."