That evening, Lin Zhan, the young Taoist priest, Zhang Lingxiu, Lin Ya'er, and the five younglings were gathered around a campfire, enjoying roasted food.
The young Taoist priest, gnawing on a lamb leg, said to Lin Zhan,
"Brother, don't you think the current situation is a bit off? Even an Ancestor-level being like Emperor Yan has come out early to hold the fort."
Lin Zhan nodded and replied, "Isn't that the truth? Didn't the Ancestor say that in the depths of the void, we've already engaged the Primordials of the Ten Thousand Races? Even Great Emperors have fallen."
"Brother, don't worry. The Great Emperor who fell was from the Demon Dragon race. He was just unlucky enough to run into our Ancestor and the other three who were just released," Xiao Bao said, sipping his Hundred Flower Wine.
"Actually, the main reason was that our Ancestor was a bit peckish and directly roasted that Demon Dragon Great Emperor. His bones are probably already chewed clean by now."
Lin Zhan and the young Taoist priest were stunned for a moment, then gave Xiao Bao a thumbs-up, saying, "Holy crap, your Ancestor is truly something else!"
Lin Zhan then continued, "Let's not talk about these Ancestors for now. It's too far removed from us. Those old guys are all top-tier powerhouses, otherwise, they wouldn't have protected the human race's legacy to this day."
"But the current atmosphere has indeed taken a turn."
"We youngsters are still actively preparing for war, and those elders have already started fighting. And it's the Primordial level powerhouses who made the first move. This is a bit strange."
After Lin Zhan finished speaking, the five younglings also fell into thought.
"Brother, what should we do now? Should we just honestly prepare for war?"
The young Taoist priest pondered for a moment, then looked up and asked.
Lin Zhan shook his head and said, "What else can we do but honestly prepare for war? With our small arms and legs, we can't get involved with those old fellows."
"Brother-in-law, I feel like this war is going to be a bit troublesome. I originally wanted you to stay in the rear, but it seems that's not possible this time. You'll have to go up with me."
"The Divine race's material secret realms are all with you, aren't they? It's a shame they're bound to you, otherwise, no matter what, Brother wouldn't let you risk your life."
The young Taoist priest was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with excitement.
"Oh my god, Brother, you finally figured it out! As the saying goes, brothers fight together, fathers and sons fight side by side. We should have gone to the battlefield together long ago. If you don't take me, I really won't be at ease."
Zhang Lingxiu, hearing the conversation between Lin Zhan and the young Taoist priest, quickly objected, "Husband, don't joke. How can you let Xiao Ming go to the battlefield with you? What about Ya'er?"
Lin Ya'er pouted and said,
"Sister-in-law, what's there to worry about? If my brother can go to the battlefield, why can't Xiao Ming? I am the daughter of Da Shang, and he is the son-in-law of Da Shang. Now that war has broken out, if he dares not fight on the battlefield, what face will he have to marry me?"
"Let him go with my brother. So many fine sons of Huaxia are not afraid of bloodshed on the battlefield, so what is he afraid of? Not only must he go, but he must also return with merits. Da Shang has no coward for a son-in-law."
Then, Xiao Tuanzi turned to Zhang Haoming and said, "Xiao Ming, don't look at my young age, but I, Lin Ya'er, am also of Da Shang's bloodline, and my words are as good as my bond."
"If you die in battle, I, Lin Ya'er, will go with you. But if you dare to retreat from the enemy, I'm sorry, there are plenty of people who want to marry this old lady. I'll find someone else immediately."
The young Taoist priest, provoked by his wife, immediately stood up and said with wide eyes, "Lin Ya'er, who are you looking down on? I am also a descendant of Ancestor Fuxi, the true direct bloodline of the first Celestial Master."
"Although I don't have Brother's combat record, I've personally killed no less than eight hundred to a thousand beings from the Ten Thousand Races over the years. As for the Myriad Realms Battlefield, I am indeed going. You just wait honestly for me to return and marry you. Whoever dares to covet my wife, I will exterminate their entire clan."
Then, the young Taoist priest narrowed his eyes and said to Lin Ya'er, "Xiao Tuanzi, tell me the truth, have those bastards from Asgard bothered you again?"
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The five younglings heard this and their eyes lit up: "Oh, holy crap, here we go."
Xiao Ji quickly said, "Brother, calm down. I'll sort this out for you. I don't want any shares. You just tell me which of the races you've traded with you don't like, and I'll tell you their trade routes."
"No need, it's a small matter. Just send two of our elders."
The young Taoist priest waved his hand and took out his communicator, intending to call those old geezers at the Celestial Master's Mansion.
Lin Zhan quickly snatched the communicator away and, with a swift kick, sent Xiao Ji flying.
"You really don't fear trouble, do you?"
"What, Brother, are you siding with those Asgardian bastards too?"
Seeing Lin Zhan snatching his communicator, the young Taoist priest said resentfully to Lin Zhan.
Just as Lin Zhan was about to explain, the young Taoist priest let out a roar.
Immediately, his aura began to rise continuously. In a short while, he had advanced from the peak of Gold to the early Platinum stage.
Lin Zhan stared blankly at the successfully promoted young Taoist priest and said with difficulty to Xiao Tuanzi, "That sister, let'er anger him for a while longer, and see if my brother-in-law can advance another level."
Xiao Tuanzi stammered and shook her head, saying, "I... I don't think that's a good idea."
Emperor Yan and Elder Jianmu, who were watching the commotion from afar, chuckled when they saw this.
"This is truly a case of 'one thing conquering another.' These two fearless and wicked brats are actually afraid of their wives. But this is for the best; at least someone can keep these troublemakers in check."
Elder Jianmu nodded and said, "You're right, old friend. The talent of this little chubby fellow is truly amazing. Looking at his bone age, he's only about nine years old, and he's already at the Platinum level. His talent is no less than that of those innate true spirits."
"However, those innate true spirits are no match for this little fellow. I've seen him fight. His mastery of innate talismans is incredible. Coupled with the Dragon and Tiger totem he carries, even innate true spirits of the same level would have trouble escaping him."
Emperor Yan nodded. "It's a pity that this little chubby fellow is too cunning. He loves to play dirty and ambush others. If he can avoid doing it himself, he absolutely won't. In this regard, he's not as good as that kid from Da Shang."
Elder Jianmu agreed, "Indeed. Even though that kid from Da Shang is a beast tamer, he's still quite rough. When it comes to a real fight, he's definitely the one to rush forward with his saber. This personality needs to change."
Emperor Yan sighed, "Alas, this can't be changed. There's nothing we can do, it's in his blood."