Divine King of Honour-Chapter 431: The Origin of Ancestor Vein Power

His maternal grandfather?

Although Xu Nian had long suspected the identity of the old man, he was still very surprised when he heard him say those words.

He had heard Xu Xin mention that after his mother was taken back to the family,

she was supposed to be strictly punished according to the family rules, but thanks to his grandfather's pleading,

his mother was spared a lot of suffering.

And it was also because of the care of this grandfather that Xu Xin, a girl who should have been rejected by Xu Family, was recognized by the family.

"Xu Nian pays respect to Grandfather."

Xu Nian spoke respectfully and then bowed to the old man.

No matter what, the old man had helped his mother so much, and he must express his gratitude.

"Young man, since you call me Grandfather, there's no need for such formalities. I helped your mother because she is my daughter!" Xu Tianxu said.

His gaze towards Xu Nian was also filled with approval.

Xu Nian's talent and strength were beyond doubt, so the only thing to pay attention to was his character.

Xu Nian's regard for his mother and sister was enough to show he was a person of affection and righteousness.

Therefore, from the moment he first saw Xu Nian, he took a liking to him.

Xu Nian also felt fairly good about this grandfather he was meeting for the first time.

Because there was none of the usual indifference and callousness of a large family in this grandfather.

"Grandfather, my mother, she..."

Xu Nian had just begun to speak when Xu Tianxu beside him interrupted.

"I know what you're going to say. Your mother is fine, I know where she is." Xu Tianxu said.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, a look of joy immediately appeared on Xu Nian's face.

He believed Xu Tianxu was telling the truth.

After all, Xu Tianxu had no reason to deceive him.

"Yes, if I'm not mistaken, your mother must have been taken by Xu Xin into the Xu Family Ancestral Land," Xu Tianxu continued.

"Xu Family Ancestral Land?" Xu Nian was startled.

Two middle-aged men standing nearby also showed surprise on their faces.

"Last night, there were signs of the Xu Family Ancestral Land being opened, and Xu Xin has the Token needed to open it. I've just found out that Xu Xin's Token is no longer with her, so I'm certain that last night, Xu Xin must have used it to take your mother into the Ancestral Land," Xu Tianxu explained.

"I see, that's what happened. But is the ancestral land safe?" Xu Nian promptly asked.

"Normally, it's safe. As long as your mother doesn't leave the secure areas, even without Cultivation, she will be fine," Xu Tianxu replied.

The anxiety in Xu Nian's heart finally subsided.

If something unexpected really had happened to his mother, he didn't know to what extent he might have gone mad.

"Grandfather, is it possible then to bring my mother out from the ancestral land?" Xu Nian asked again.

However, this time, Xu Tianxu shook his head.

Xu Nian's brows furrowed immediately.

Xu Tianxu began to speak, "The Xu Family Ancestral Land is somewhat special, being an independent Small World found by the Xu Family ancestors. Once you enter, it's very difficult to leave. Inside the ancestral land, there's a Forbidden Forest. Only by hunting enough Exotic Beasts to enrich the Dragon Ancestor Vein within to a Fifth Rank can the door to the ancestral land be reopened."

"Hunting Exotic Beasts to enhance the Ancestor Vein? Could it be that the Xu Family's Ancestor Vein power is obtained from those Exotic Beasts?" Xu Nian asked in surprise.

"Actually, you may not yet know that there are two ways for members of the Xu Family to obtain Ancestor Vein Power. One is through Innate Awakening, and the second is by hunting Forbidden Beasts, thereby continuously enhancing the Bloodline Power within their bodies. However, there's a limit to the Ancestor Vein Power that each person can sustain. Those with higher levels of Innate Awakening can acquire much more Ancestor Vein Power from Forbidden Beasts than those who have not awakened. Therefore, the family generally allows members with greater potential to enter the ancestral land," Xu Tianxu explained.

Xu Nian nodded in understanding.

So, that was the situation.

In other words, the resources of Forbidden Beasts in the ancestral land are limited.

Only those with a high level of Innate Ancestor Vein Awakening qualify to enter the ancestral land.

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Those who have not awakened or possess a lower level of awakening do not have the right to enter the ancestral land to hunt Forbidden Beasts.

As a result, they would live their lives without Ancestor Vein Power or with only a very low level of it.

Xu Xin's possession of the key to open the ancestral land indicated that her Bloodline Awakening reached a level qualifying her to enter.

"What level of awakening is needed to qualify for entry into the ancestral land?" Xu Nian pressed on.

Since one must reach the Fifth Rank of awakening to leave the ancestral land,

it's certain that the threshold for awakening won't be set too high.

"Second Rank. Only when one reaches the Second Rank do they qualify to enter the ancestral land. However, not many disciples can achieve Second Rank. Out of the hundred-odd disciples of the Xu Family, be they from the main or collateral lines, seventy percent have no Bloodline Awakening, twenty percent are at First Rank, and only the remaining few reach Second Rank," Xu Tianxu patiently answered.

"What rank is my sister?" Xu Nian asked.

"Third Rank. Your sister is a genius the likes of which the clan has not seen in a hundred years; she awakened to Third-Rank at the age of sixteen," Xu Tianxu stated with a sense of pride.

Xu Nian nodded.

He understood that a large part of the reason why the Xu Family accepted Xu Xin,

was due to her high-level Bloodline Awakening.

"Grandfather, may I ask, after perfecting the Bloodline Power, what's the highest rank reached in the history of the Xu Family?" Xu Nian inquired.

"Seventh Rank. In the history of the Xu Family, there has only been one master with Seventh-Rank Ancestor Vein Power. Those who reached Sixth Rank are rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Most have perfected at Fifth Rank. For example, I am at Perfect Fifth Rank," Xu Tianxu answered.

Xu Nian had essentially figured out what was going on.

Only those above Second Rank could absorb the power of Forbidden Beasts and evolve their Ancestor Vein to Fifth-Rank.

Otherwise, even if First Rank individuals entered, they would likely never be able to leave.

"So, what about my mother? Without any Cultivation, how will she hunt Forbidden Beasts? It's simply impossible for her to enhance her Ancestor Vein Power. How then will she leave this Ancestral Vein Land?" Xu Nian asked with tightly knitted eyebrows.

Xu Tianxu smiled as he looked at Xu Nian upon hearing this.

He had actually been waiting for Xu Nian to ask this question.

"It's up to you. If you want to rescue your mother, you'll have to enter the ancestral land yourself and bring her out. Everyone gets one chance to enter the Ancestral Vein Land. Xu Xin has already had hers; it's impossible for her to enter the ancestral land, so if you want to rescue your mother, you must go yourself," Xu Tianxu said.

"Me, go?" Xu Nian was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this.

"Absolutely not!" Two middle-aged members of the Xu Family immediately objected upon hearing this.