801: Chapter 797: Innate Level!
801: Chapter 797: Innate Level!
“A descendant of the Divine Race??”
Ye Tian’s mouth opened slightly, unable to utter a single word.
If it weren’t for Ye Zhicang, Ye Tian might never have learned about the existence of “gods,” and now, Ye Zhicang was telling him that he was not human but a descendant of the Divine Race.
Even someone as strong as Ye Tian needed some time to process these words!
“Yes!
Ye Tian, the descendants of the Divine Race are essentially ‘gods’—the ones I mentioned to you before, who now govern this world.
Ye Tian, you are just like them, a ‘god.’ The only difference is that you were unaware of your true lineage!”
“I am truly part of the Divine Race?
How is the Divine Race different from humans?”
Ye Tian asked again, and Ye Zhicang continued: “In truth, gods and humans are almost identical in appearance, height, and demeanor.
However, analyzing the blood and DNA samples would reveal anomalies through specialized equipment.
But, even in humans, genetic mutations can occur, so such minor anomalies are not enough to be conclusive.
Only those like me, who serve the Divine Race and have long been in contact with them, can discern that there is a distinct aura about them that sets them apart from ordinary humans.
Besides this, the Divine Race surpasses humans in intelligence and innate comprehension.
A Martial Artist of the Divine Race can continually evolve during combat, identify their opponent’s weaknesses, and overpower them—growing stronger when challenged.
These qualities are ones that human Martial Artists simply do not possess!
Ye Tian, although the Pixiu is many times stronger than you, during your battle with it, you relied solely on instinct and managed to fight it to a draw.
Every aspect points clearly to the fact that you are not human but a member of the Divine Race.
Ye Tian, these things—deep down—you must already suspect, don’t you?”
Ye Zhicang’s words plunged Ye Tian into deep contemplation.
Ye Tian vaguely recalled that Yun Xinyan had once sent his DNA samples to the hospital for testing, but the results were chaotic, and the doctors seemed evasive.
Regarding his combat instincts, Ye Tian indeed grew stronger when facing formidable enemies, and he found he could steadily improve during battles.
Originally, Ye Tian believed these abilities stemmed from his natural talent, but he hadn’t expected them to be tied to his bloodline…
“Am I truly a ‘god’?”
Ye Tian looked at his own hands, bewildered, and asked aloud.
Ye Zhicang laughed, “Ye Tian, the facts are plain.
Whether you believe them or not, you are undoubtedly a descendant of the Divine Race!”
Ye Tian turned to Ye Zhicang and asked again, “Ye Zhicang, since you know I am part of the Divine Race, do you also know who my parents are?
Why am I an orphan?”
An anxious expression appeared on Ye Tian’s face.
Perhaps this time, he could learn everything he’d long wanted to know from Ye Zhicang!
Yet, Ye Tian was wrong!
Even Ye Zhicang, who could communicate with the Divine Race, only had a fragmented understanding of Ye Tian’s lineage…
“Ye Tian, I fear I must disappoint you!
Do you know why I can determine that you are part of the Divine Race?”
Ye Zhicang countered with a question, to which Ye Tian immediately responded, “Why?”
“My abilities are limited; I can only perceive traces of a Divine Race presence.
Ye Tian, the aura on you is identical to that of the gods whom our Ye family serves!”
“The gods that the Ye family serves?”
Ye Zhicang’s words intrigued Ye Tian, suggesting that those gods were the true masters of the Ye family!
“Yes!
They are the Ye Divine Clan!”
Ye Zhicang said this with solemn respect, causing Ye Tian to freeze.
“Ye Divine Clan—as in the ‘Ye’ of nighttime darkness?
The same ‘Ye’ as in my surname?”
Ye Tian asked eagerly, and Ye Zhicang promptly nodded, “Yes, it is the same ‘Ye’ from your name.
This surname is extremely rare, and even among those who bear it, not all belong to the Divine Race!
Ye Tian, you are undeniably a descendant of the Ye Divine Clan!
From thousands of years ago, our Ye family has been serving the Ye Divine Clan.
Even the Ye surname was given as a blessing by the Ye Divine Clan.
However, our family’s ancestors dared not fully accept such grace and so altered it slightly, the ‘Ye’ becoming homophonous but distinct.
After receiving this surname, the ‘Godslayer’ event occurred.
Though the Ye family participated in the Godslayer campaign, which forced the Divine Race into hiding, our family dared not forget the gods’ grace, which is why the surname ‘Ye’ has endured until now.
With this lineage passed down generation after generation, there was always one member in each generation who would know the gods’ history and serve them with reverence.
After all these years of inheritance, my respect for the gods has only deepened!
The gods are gods; they are the pinnacle of existence in this world, unrivaled and eternal rulers who will forever dominate it!”
“…”
Ye Tian listened silently to Ye Zhicang’s narration and deeply felt the latter’s awe toward the Divine Race.
No wonder Ye Zhicang risked his life, defying the Pixiu and the Ye family’s Three Elders, to save him.
In his mind, Ye Tian, as a descendant of the Ye Divine Clan, was his rightful lord!
However, for Ye Tian, Ye Zhicang’s words alone could not satisfy him.
Ye Tian pressed further, “Ye Zhicang, since I am a descendant of the Ye Divine Clan, do you know where their clan resides?
Where are my family members?”
Ye Zhicang shook his head and replied, “I’m sorry, Ye Tian.
Regarding this, I don’t know much.”
Ye Tian asked again, “But if you serve the Ye Divine Clan, surely you’ve had at least some interaction with them?”
Ye Zhicang chuckled bitterly and said, “Though I have long wished to meet the gods and worship them, what I inherited is merely the consciousness of our family members who served the Ye Divine Clan.
By my generation, I have not directly served the gods!
All I know is the history of the gods, and through my consciousness, I can sense the presence of the Ye Divine Clan’s members; beyond that, I know nothing.”
Ye Zhicang’s honesty left Ye Tian helpless…
It seemed he wouldn’t be able to gather more intelligence from Ye Zhicang!
Of course, at this time, Ye Tian wasn’t ready to give up just yet.
He asked again, “Ye Zhicang, if you don’t know the other details, I want to ask you a personal question.
Will you answer me?”
“Ask away!”
Knowing Ye Tian’s Divine Race identity, Ye Zhicang naturally behaved with utmost respect.
A trace of awkwardness appeared on Ye Tian’s face…
“Ye Zhicang, I want to know: can members of the Divine Race and humans bear children together?”
“Huh?”
To Ye Tian, this was an incredibly important question, but Ye Zhicang found it utterly bewildering.
Why would a descendant of the Divine Race ask such a strange thing?
Ye Zhicang couldn’t help but admonish him, “Ye Tian, the Divine Race’s bloodline is so noble; why would they deign to be with humans?
In fact, most members of the Divine Race are proud and aloof, barely sparing a glance at human partners of the opposite sex!
The Divine Race only marries within their own kind; they would never stoop to mingle with lowly humans!”
These words did not sit well with Ye Tian…
“Ye Zhicang, I asked for answers, not judgments.
Just tell me what you know.
If you don’t know, I won’t ask again!”
An imposing air surfaced on Ye Tian’s face—a presence that Ye Zhicang, who revered the Divine Race, found terrifying.
Though Ye Tian had been unaware of his lineage until now, his innate divine aura was impossible to suppress…
“Understood!
Ye Tian, I will disclose everything I know!”
Ye Zhicang suddenly shifted his demeanor, now responding in a submissive manner…
“Regarding this, I’m not entirely sure.
However, in the memories I’ve inherited, there are records of humans among the wives and concubines of Divine Race members, and some bore offspring.”
“So, it is possible for the Divine Race and humans to have children together?”
Excitement appeared on Ye Tian’s face.
If this had already happened historically, then he and Yun Xinyan could surely succeed in having descendants!
Yet, Ye Zhicang’s next remark was like pouring cold water over Ye Tian…
“However, that only applies to higher-ranking gods.
Lower-ranking gods, even when taking human spouses, have no offspring!
Therefore, while there are many examples of unions between the Divine Race and humans, true hybrid offspring of gods and humans are exceedingly rare.”
“What do you mean by that?”
Confused, Ye Tian probed further.
Ye Zhicang’s ambiguous wording about high- and low-ranking gods puzzled him.
Ye Zhicang explained further, “Ye Tian, Divine Race Martial Artists, like human Martial Artists, possess power hierarchies.
Are you familiar with the ancient martial power classification system?”
“I’ve heard of it!
It goes like unranked, third-tier, second-tier, first-tier, and so forth, right?”
As for ancient martial power levels, Ye Tian had already learned about them from Ye Zhirong.
These were said to be recorded in the ancient books treasured by the Ye family.
Currently, Ye Tian was at the “peak” level, still some distance away from attaining “Innate” status.
This was precisely why Ye Tian was so eager to obtain the “Innate Cultivation Technique”—not only due to Daoist Wu Chen’s advice but also because of his innate drive for greater power!
“Yes, that’s the system!
It has been in use for thousands of years, beginning when the Divine Race still enslaved humanity!
There are cases of gods above the Innate level marrying human spouses and producing offspring, but there are no examples of gods below the Innate level doing so.”