800: Chapter 796: Descendants of the Divine Race 800: Chapter 796: Descendants of the Divine Race “Another piece of Ye family history?”
Ye Tian gave a wry smile.
It seemed that the Ye family indeed knew many secrets.
“Yes, indeed!
In fact, ever since the ‘Godslayer’ succeeded, the Ye family has become more cautious, placing ‘principles’ at the forefront of the family’s values.
Anyone who violates these principles, no matter who they are, will be severely punished by the family!”
On the other hand, because they were involved in the ‘Godslayer’ event, members of the Ye family feared divine retribution in the form of curses.
Thus, they decreed that before formally inheriting the family business, descendants must not reside in the family’s main residence and must live outside!”
“Hehehe~~~~~ I see!”
Ye Tian let out a slight chuckle.
The entire Ye family did indeed act somewhat oddly in their ways, but with Ye Zhicang’s explanation, he could understand it.
“Ye Zhicang, this ‘history’ you mention, is it all recorded on the stone bench in the backyard?”
Ye Tian asked again, but Ye Zhicang shook his head.
“I’m truly sorry, but about that, I know nothing!
It is said within the Ye family that the tadpole script carved on the stone bench records the family’s history.
However, since the method of deciphering the tadpole script has long been lost, no one knows its content.
Whether it is the history of the Ye family or something else, I really cannot tell you!”
Ye Zhicang said apologetically.
Ye Tian then asked, “So, Ye Zhicang, you’re saying that the script on that stone bench could potentially be the Innate Cultivation Technique?”
“Innate Cultivation Technique?
Ye Tian, do you think that’s what it is?”
Ye Zhicang asked in astonishment, but then his expression softened.
“Ye Zhicang, you should know about the Innate Cultivation Technique, right?”
Ye Tian asked carefully, and Ye Zhicang nodded slightly, “Of course I do!
It’s also documented in the ancient texts of the Ye family.
The Innate Cultivation Technique is an ancient Cultivation Technique that allows a Martial Artist to reach the Innate Realm.
How could I possibly not know of such divine power?”
“Since you don’t know whether the text on the stone bench is the Innate Cultivation Technique, then I won’t bother asking further.
Although you are a member of the Ye family, I must clarify to you that I have taken the text from the stone bench and will thoroughly study it.
Don’t even think about asking me to return the text I took!”
Ye Tian said with a cold laugh, but Ye Zhicang’s demeanor was much more respectful than Ye Zhihuan and Ye Zhiran’s!
“Of course!
Ye Tian, anything you take from the forbidden lands of the Ye family is yours to dispose of as you please; there’s no need to inform us in the Ye family!”
“Your attitude really is strange!
Ye Zhicang, you don’t seem like someone from the Ye family at all!”
Ye Tian commented, but Ye Zhicang did not agree with his view.
“Ye Tian, you are mistaken.
I am indeed from the Ye family, no doubt about it.
In a certain sense, I am the ‘true’ member of the Ye family!”
“The ‘true’ member of the Ye family?”
Ye Zhicang’s words once again made Ye Tian puzzled.
Could there be fake members in the Ye family, inheriting through bloodline?
“Yes!
Ye Tian, the full story traces back to that ‘Godslayer’ event!” Ye Zhicang reaffirmed, “Because we participated in slaying the gods, the Ye family made many regulations.
Over the following thousands of years, the family lived in peace and did not suffer divine vengeance!
People in the Ye family believe that it was because the family adhered to these so-called ‘principles’ that the family lineage continued, but the real reason was something else entirely!”
“The real reason?”
Ye Tian furrowed his brows, looking at Ye Zhicang incredulously.
Ye Zhicang did not play coy but told Ye Tian everything he knew.
“Thousands of years ago, during the great Godslayer war, although humanity won, it was a pyrrhic victory.
Many died, significantly reducing the human population.
The Divine Race, although defeated, only strategically retreated.
They stepped back from the limelight and continued to control the world from the shadows!
Gods are very petty, and they meted out unspeakably cruel retribution upon those who betrayed them.
As an Attendant of the Divine Race, the Ye family was naturally a prime target!
But in reality, the gods did not act against the Ye family.
This was not because of the ‘principles’ established by the Ye family, but because in every generation of the Ye family, there was one person who had the secretive ability to communicate with gods.
This person, through that ability, protected the entire Ye family!”
“Wait!
Ye Zhicang, I don’t quite understand!
What do you mean by ‘the ability to communicate with gods’?
Why does only one person in each generation possess this ability?”
Ye Tian asked, curious about Ye Zhicang’s cryptic words.
“It’s exactly as it sounds!
Ye Tian, if you want to delve deeper, I’m afraid even I cannot fully disclose it.
Indeed, in the previous generation of the Ye family, the Clan Leader possessed this ability, and in this generation, the person with this ability is me!
I communicate with gods using this ability and act according to their commands.
Precisely because of this, the Ye family, branded with the crime of ‘Godslayer,’ has in fact been serving the gods.
Therefore, the gods have not blamed the Ye family, allowing our lineage to continue for thousands more years!”
“…”
Ye Tian fell silent, carefully digesting Ye Zhicang’s words.
The other members of the Ye family looked down on the divine, yet in every generation, there was one who could communicate with the gods and serve them.
Therefore, the Ye family has always been a servant to the gods, always working on behalf of the divine…
However, the only person who knew all this was just one individual, and after that person died, the secret was transferred to someone of the next generation, so on and so forth…
What a strange legacy, what a strange family!
Ye Tian couldn’t help but feel astounded in his heart!
“So, Ye Zhicang, is that why you know so much about ‘gods’?
Because it is related to you inheriting the family’s will to serve them?”
Ye Tian continued to ask, and Ye Zhicang immediately admitted, “Yes!
Everything I just told you about the gods comes from the memories I inherited!
These memories are of uncertain origin, but they’re absolutely real.
This world is governed by the divine, and the Ye family has always been serving their command!”
“Could it be that you, risking the danger of betraying your three brothers, saved me because it was the divine will?”
Ye Tian asked again, and Ye Zhicang gave an “Mhm!” in response.
“It’s exactly that!
At that time, the Clan Leader called us with a whistle to join forces against the enemy.
I didn’t know it was you, and when I saw you, I made up my mind to save you!
It’s just that the Pixiu was too powerful and I really couldn’t intervene, so I kept waiting for an opportunity on the side!
Only when you and the Pixiu were both gravely injured and my three brothers were showing signs of fatigue did I make my move to save you.
Only then did I have full confidence that I could rescue you!”
“Thank you!”
After knowing the ins and outs of the situation, Ye Tian naturally had to thank Ye Zhicang, but the puzzles in Ye Tian’s mind were far from being so simple!
“However, Ye Zhicang, why did the divine want you to save me?
And you not only saved me but also told me so many secrets!
These secrets shouldn’t be shared with outsiders, should they?”
Ye Tian asked carefully, and Ye Zhicang looked at him, then slowly began to explain.
“Indeed, by all accounts, what I did doesn’t have much basis.
But, Ye Tian, if you knew who you really are, then this would all make sense!”
“Who exactly am I?”
Ye Tian was puzzled.
He had been an orphan from childhood, and besides the master who taught him, he had never had any relatives.
Up until now, Ye Tian still didn’t know his own origin!
“Ye Zhicang, are you saying that you know my origins?
Then tell me, who exactly am I?
Who are my parents?”
Ye Zhicang smiled and said, “Ye Tian, do you remember when we last met, and I asked you about your surname?”
“I remember!
You asked me if the name Ye Tian was an alias!”
Since it wasn’t long ago, Ye Tian clearly remembered!
“Right!” Ye Zhicang nodded slightly and continued, “As a matter of fact, when I asked you that question, I already knew your identity!
The first time we met, I smelled a familiar scent on you.”
“A familiar scent?”
Ye Tian was startled; he sniffed his armpit, wondering if it could be his body odor?
This action made Ye Zhicang smile wryly.
He pointed at Ye Tian’s chest.
“The scent isn’t something you detect with your nose, but something you sense with your heart!
Ye Tian, have you ever explored the origin of your name?
Have you ever pondered your origins?”
Ye Zhicang asked directly, and Ye Tian, not hiding anything, replied, “Of course, I’ve pondered!
From my birth, I’ve never known who my parents were.
Even though I possess great power, I feel very alone!
Ye Zhicang, if you know, please tell me everything without holding back!”
Ye Tian requested, and Ye Zhicang sighed and said, “Now that it’s come to this, of course, I’m going to tell you.
But, Ye Tian, you should know that upon learning your origins, you will be facing destiny’s test!
Perhaps you will become the target of many, and maybe after learning your origins, you won’t live much longer!
For all of this, Ye Tian, are you prepared?”
Facing Ye Zhicang’s caution, Ye Tian nodded firmly.
“Of course I’m prepared!
Ye Zhicang, I’ve faced opponents far stronger than myself since I was born, but I haven’t died.
So this time, I am definitely not going to die either!”
“Heh, is that so?”
Seeing the resolute expression on Ye Tian’s face, Ye Zhicang also nodded in approval.
“Ye Tian, since you want to know, then I’ll tell you.
First and foremost, it’s very important for you to understand that you are not human, but a descendant of the Divine Race!”