Chapter 97 One Clan with Five Titled Douluo
"Lower Three Sects…"
Zhou Chen murmured to himself. In the original plot of Douluo Continent I, there did not seem to be such a term as the Lower Three Sects.
However, regarding the Seven Killing Sword Chen Clan and the Nine Heavens Fiery Phoenix Ma Clan, Zhou Chen had already guessed the identities of their descendants.
The guardian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Sword Douluo Chen Xin. The Evil Fire Phoenix of the Shrek Seven Devils, Ma Hongjun.
In the original plot, Chen Xin personally admitted that his father, the Level Ninety-Eight Super Douluo known as "Sword Hero" Chen Jianjun, was killed by the true ruler of Spirit Hall, the Level Ninety-Nine Ultimate Douluo Qian Daoliu.
Likewise in the original plot, Ma Hongjun's teacher and adoptive father, Flanders, once said that Ma Hongjun was born in a small mountain village where everyone possessed the Grass Chicken martial spirit, except that his Grass Chicken martial spirit had mutated into the Evil Fire Phoenix.
But with a bit of thought, it was clear how many flaws existed in Flanders' statement. First, the gap between a grass chicken and a phoenix was simply too vast—one on the ground, the other in the heavens.
To mutate from a Grass Chicken martial spirit across such a tremendous gulf into a phoenix was almost equivalent to zero probability. In the forty thousand year history of Douluo Continent, had there ever been an example of an ordinary hammer mutating into the Clear Sky Hammer?
In this world where martial spirits are passed down through bloodlines, the greatest possibility was that one of Ma Hongjun's parents possessed a phoenix martial spirit.
Secondly, Ma Hongjun was adopted by Flanders when he was young. So the question arises—where were his real parents and grandparents? Were they all dead? Were his family members all so short-lived?
Now it seemed that Ma Hongjun's relatives were indeed all dead, likely slaughtered by Spirit Hall. The Fiery Nine Heavens Phoenix, that is, the Fire Phoenix martial spirit, was probably left with only him.
At this moment, seeing Zhou Chen silent in thought with flickering eyes, Ye Yinzhu asked in confusion, "You also know about our Lower Three Sects? Logically speaking, after we were massacred by Spirit Hall, aside from the Upper Three Sects, almost no one should know this secret."
"You misunderstand. I did not know before. It is only after you mentioned it that I made some guesses."
Zhou Chen looked at his mother-in-law and smiled. "The descendant of the Seven Killing Sword Chen Clan should be Sword Douluo Chen Xin, correct?"
"That's right, it is him."
Ye Yinzhu nodded and continued, "The Chen Clan is the strongest among our Lower Three Sects. Originally, they were not a single-line inheritance. Although their numbers were sparse, they still had more than a dozen clan members."
"However, Chen Xin's grandfather, the Level Ninety-Eight Peak Douluo Chen Xun, who was as famous as Spirit Hall's Second Worship Golden Crocodile Douluo, was too fond of showing himself and was targeted by Spirit Hall. He died at the hands of Spirit Hall's Grand Worship Qian Daoliu."
"After that, the Chen Clan's hiding place was discovered, and the entire clan was massacred. Only Chen Xin, who was traveling outside, and his father Chen Jianjun survived."
"When Chen Jianjun learned of the news, in grief and fury, he challenged Qian Daoliu at Giant Sword Mountain near Spirit City and likewise died in battle."
"Later, Chen Xin hid everywhere under Spirit Hall's pursuit and even stayed with our Ye Clan for a period of time. In the end, he became the guardian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and, under its protection, temporarily escaped Spirit Hall's pursuit."
After hearing Ye Yinzhu's words, Zhou Chen finally learned that Sword Douluo's grandfather had also been killed by Spirit Hall. Three generations of the family ultimately died at Spirit Hall's hands.
It was truly tragic, as tragic as the angel clan whose three generations were all struck down by the hammer.
"Such a pity…"
As Zhou Chen was inwardly complaining, Ye Yinzhu suddenly said in a somewhat lonely and regretful tone, "It is a pity that Chen Xin never married or had children. Now that he is over eighty years old, he probably no longer has the ability. The Sword Spirit Seven Killings of the Lower Three Sects has ultimately fulfilled Spirit Hall's wish—the inheritance has been severed."
"I wonder how long our Ye Clan can continue to survive."
Hearing the fear of shared doom in Ye Yinzhu's voice, Zhou Chen immediately said seriously, "You can rest assured. As long as I am here, the Ye Clan's inheritance will remain."
"Stop saying such pretty words."
Ye Yinzhu glanced at Zhou Chen and said irritably, "You yourself are still being hunted by Spirit Hall and dare not show your face, yet you speak of protecting our Ye Clan?"
"Uh…"
Being questioned by his mother-in-law left Zhou Chen somewhat embarrassed and unable to refute. For the past six years, he had indeed kept a low profile and had not dared to confront Spirit Hall directly.
Spirit Hall had too many powerful experts. Although Zhou Chen was confident in his own strength, he could not withstand being besieged. It was better to remain cautious—just look at Chen Xin's grandfather Chen Xun, who was a complete negative example.
His recklessness led to the destruction of the entire Chen Clan.
"Alright, Zhou Chen, I have laid everything about our Ye Clan bare to you. Should you not also tell me about your family?"
Ye Yinzhu stared at Zhou Chen intently and asked.
"Did Uncle Tang Hao not tell you?" Zhou Chen asked in confusion.
"He did, but I truly cannot believe the words of that drunkard."
Ye Yinzhu sighed helplessly. "Tang Hao told me that you were picked up by the village chief of Holy Soul Village."
"That is true," Zhou Chen said firmly.
"Hmph, as if I would believe you."
Ye Yinzhu rolled her eyes and questioned, "Six years ago, you were only six years old. How did you establish such a large force as the Purple Star Palace? You even used a medicinal pill to heal Tang Hao's old injury—where did that pill come from?"
"There must be someone behind you."
"You are already my son-in-law. I have entrusted my only daughter to you, and you still will not tell me the truth?"
"Brat!"
Hearing Ye Yinzhu's series of complaints, Zhou Chen looked bewildered. What he said was the truth. Believe me.
"Boy, are you truly unwilling to tell me the truth?" Ye Yinzhu persisted. The characteristic persistence of a woman was perfectly displayed in her.
"Fine, fine, I will speak."
Zhou Chen rolled his eyes. Since you refuse to believe the truth, then I have no choice but to use some deception.
With a serious expression, Zhou Chen said slowly, "As you guessed, there is indeed someone behind me."
"Our clan is called the Xuanyuan Clan, and we have always remained hidden while passing down our inheritance."
"Does your clan have any Titled Douluo?" Ye Yinzhu asked expectantly.
Although she valued Zhou Chen himself, if he had the support of Titled Douluo behind him, it would also be excellent news for the Ye Clan.
"Yes. My father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and great-great-great-grandfather are all Titled Douluo."
Zhou Chen spoke nonsense with a sincere tone.
"Five Titled Douluo… hss—"
Ye Yinzhu drew in a sharp breath. With such strength, even Spirit Hall might not dare to offend them lightly.
No wonder this boy had been jumping around for so many years and was still lively and unharmed. Perhaps Spirit Hall, in order to avoid angering the Xuanyuan Clan, had not dared to pursue him at all.
The Ye Clan had truly found a treasure. It seemed they should increase their efforts in favoring their son-in-law.
Thinking this, Ye Yinzhu immediately looked at Zhou Chen with a smile and said gently, "It is almost noon. You have not eaten yet, have you? Come, join Lingling and me for a simple meal."
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