Chapter 1461: Surviving the Thunder Tribulation

Although the other party's bloodline was concealed and hard for others to detect, the Grand Elder's own bloodline was pure, and he immediately sensed something unusual.

The bloodline power contained within this Zhang Jiuxiao before him was actually stronger than his own!

His bloodline, within the entire clan, was second only to the Clan Leader, Xing Jiansheng. That a collateral descendant could suppress him—he checked several times but still couldn't believe it.

"Such pure bloodline, I've only seen it in the Little Prodigy... Could it be... him?"

His body stiffened.

The Little Prodigy, born with a bloodline comparable to the ancestors, was directly designated as the Clan Leader and given the best resources.

But unfortunately... he went missing!

This Zhang Jiuxiao before him also possessed such pure bloodline—could it be him?

"No, Zhang Jiuxiao is already twenty-eight or twenty-nine, while the Little Prodigy just turned twenty. The age difference is huge; they can't be the same person... But why is his bloodline so pure? I never noticed before?"

In the Zhang clan, whether collateral or core, everyone's bloodline is tested at birth. Even some super geniuses can be verified in the womb using special methods. This Zhang Jiuxiao must have been tested before; if he were special, it would be recorded. How could he have no memory of it?

Could he have misremembered?

"Wuzhen, go to the ancestral hall and bring the bloodline verification record for this Zhang Jiuxiao..."

He turned and instructed.

"Yes!"

Elder Wuzhen didn't notice anything unusual, but dared not hesitate at the Grand Elder's command. He turned and left.

Before long, he returned carrying a book.

The Zhang clan's bloodline verification records were stored in the ancestral hall by branch, easy to find. The Grand Elder took it and quickly flipped to Zhang Jiuxiao's page: "The age indeed doesn't match. His soul is stable, perfectly integrated with his body, and he hasn't been possessed by a primordial spirit... But the record shows only the lowest bloodline, insignificant... How is it so pure now?"

Having finished reading the record, the Grand Elder was utterly perplexed.

Bloodline verification uses special artifacts, not manual labor, to prevent favoritism, so there's almost no error. Besides... such pure bloodline, once born, would cause changes in the ancestral hall, just like when the Little Prodigy was born—the hall trembled, and Master Kong's statue even rose...

If it had been this pure before, it would certainly have been detected. It couldn't have remained unknown, only to burst forth with dazzling light after twenty years.

"Go investigate this Zhang Jiuxiao's whereabouts and deeds over the years, and bring them to me!"

Unable to figure it out, the Grand Elder continued to instruct.

The Zhang clan's intelligence system was extraordinary, and Zhang Jiuxiao was a master teacher. Before long, Elder Wuzhen returned with another book.

After reading its contents, the Grand Elder grew even more confused.

From Zhang Jiuxiao's life record, although he had some talent, within the Zhang clan's scope, he was quite mediocre. The only change was that three or four months ago, his cultivation speed, which had been steady, suddenly accelerated, but not significantly.

"Grand Elder, before Zhang Jiuxiao broke through last night, he went to see Zhang Xuan, and Zhang Xuan is not in his assigned quarters now..."

Zhang Wuchen approached.

"He saw him last night?"

The Grand Elder grew even more puzzled: "Zhang Xuan also came from Qingyuan Empire..."

He had seen the brief introduction of Zhang Xuan issued by the Master Teacher Hall; he also came from there. Could the two be related?

"Don't tell anyone about this. Continue searching for Zhang Xuan, and make sure he doesn't cause trouble within the clan!"

After thinking for a long time without reaching a conclusion, the Grand Elder rubbed his brow and gave the order.

This fellow named Zhang Xuan was a top-tier genius in both master teacher and auxiliary professions, but unfortunately... he loved to cause destruction.

Since arriving at the Zhang clan, in less than a day, he had already caused chaos, with countless buildings collapsing. If he really ran amok within the clan, even the Grand Elder might not be able to stop him.

"Yes!"

Zhang Wuchen nodded and turned to leave.

Having dealt with these matters, the Grand Elder looked again at the thunder before him. He saw that Zhang Jiuxiao had already withstood the final thunder tribulation, and the dense clouds slowly dispersed.

Having undergone the Voidbreak Tribulation alone, his body was battered, both flesh and soul extremely fragile. Yet the aura around him grew stronger, like a great force coiling and dormant, ready to surge forth at any moment.

"This is the Voidbreak realm... He succeeded!"

The Grand Elder was filled with excitement.

Among the younger generation, under thirty, to reach such a realm—this Zhang Jiuxiao was undoubtedly top-tier.

Whoosh!

He leaped to his side: "Take this pill; it will help you recover from your injuries quickly!"

"Thank you, Grand Elder!"

Zhang Jiuxiao took the pill.

It was a ninth-grade pill, highly effective for healing both soul and body.

However, instead of taking it immediately, he expressed his thanks, then struggled to fly to a middle-aged man, his face excited like a child who had obtained a treasure, eager to show off: "Teacher, I succeeded..."

"Mm, I saw it. Take the pill the Grand Elder gave you! Though its effect is average, it's just right for your current condition!"

Zhang Xuan nodded and transmitted his voice: "Also, since you caused such a commotion, the Grand Elder will surely question you. You know I prefer to keep a low profile and not reveal my identity. Think about how to explain first!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Jiuxiao quickly nodded.

After taking the pill, he indeed felt much better. He rapidly circulated his power, and within half an hour, most of his injuries had healed.

"Zhang Jiuxiao, the Grand Elder wants to see you..."

Seeing him recover from cultivation, Elder Wuzhen flew over.

"Yes!"

Zhang Jiuxiao nodded, then glanced back at his teacher, who seemed to be asleep with eyes closed and mind still.

Knowing his teacher preferred a low profile, he turned and instructed: "You go back to the quarters first. I'll go see the Grand Elder and then find you!"

"Yes!" Zhang Xuan clasped his fists.

At this moment, he was a servant, so he naturally behaved accordingly.

Every clan member had servants following them. Zhang Wuchen didn't find it unusual and walked ahead, with Zhang Jiuxiao following closely.

Leaving the training ground, they proceeded deeper inward.

Zhang Jiuxiao was very nervous.

As a collateral descendant, he had never been to such a core area of the clan before.

Not to mention the formations arranged around—if one didn't know the path, they would be trapped and never escape.

"The Grand Elder is inside..."

Arriving before a great hall, Zhang Wuchen stopped.

"Mm!"

Zhang Jiuxiao looked over; it was a spacious hall. Without much hesitation, he stepped inside.

As soon as he entered, he wanted to look around, but felt a force pressing down directly.

Boom!

A violent and fierce aura rushed toward him, as if to tear him apart.

"What?"

Sensing the killing intent in the palm wind, with no mercy shown, Zhang Jiuxiao's body suddenly tensed.