The middle-aged man looked at Qin Qiong, his eyes burning like the scorching sun, shooting out divine radiance.
His sensing was correct.
He did not expect to meet a Cultivator possessing the War Clan Bloodline in such a place.
"Your Excellency is..."
The five Grotto-Masters turned their gazes toward the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man said: "I am a member of the Yang Clan."
"Yang Clan..."
The five Grotto-Masters exchanged glances.
The Yang Clan was also one of the hundred great clans, though not ranked very high.
But the most important thing was the race that the Yang Clan relied on.
It was exactly one of the Ten Hegemon Clans, the War Clan, or it could also be called the War Emperor Clan!
As one of the Ten Hegemon Clans, the War Clan's heritage and power were obviously unimaginable.
Therefore, the Yang Clan, which was attached to the War Clan, could naturally leverage their prestige.
Although they were not ranked high among the hundred great clans, generally no clan or power dared to provoke them.
Even when beating a dog, one must look at its master.
"So it is a Fellow Daoist of the Yang Clan."
The Guhua Grotto-Master nodded slightly.
The Yang Clan expert looked at Qin Qiong, his eyes revealing a glint of sharpness.
"I did not expect that in such a Realm, a Prodigy with an awakened War Clan Bloodline would appear."
"Indeed, we were also very surprised. However, this child had already displayed extraordinary talent while in our Guhua Grotto-Heaven." The Guhua Grotto-Master also smiled slightly.
"Since that is the case, his future stage will be in the War Clan."
"I want to take him away and head to the War Clan."
The Yang Clan expert did not waste words and said directly.
He was not one to meddle in others' business.
After all, if he brought a person possessing the War Clan Bloodline back to the War Clan.
That would count as a great achievement for him, and even the entire Yang Clan.
They would receive unimaginable rewards and grace.
"But... he is a Disciple of our Guhua Grotto-Heaven..."
The Guhua Grotto-Master showed a look of hesitation.
The Yang Clan expert said: "I know. I will naturally report this matter to the War Clan, and I believe they will bestow upon you many resource compensations."
How could the Yang Clan expert not know what the Guhua Grotto-Master was thinking?
The Guhua Grotto-Master also knew that they could not keep Qin Qiong.
Once the War Clan knew about this, they would certainly not let go of such a Prodigy.
With the War Clan's strength, let alone one Guhua Grotto-Heaven, even if all five Grotto-Heavens were added together.
The War Clan could instantly erase them from the world.
Therefore, rather than asking for trouble, it was better to use Qin Qiong to exchange for many benefits from the War Clan.
"In that case, there is no other way." The Guhua Grotto-Master shook his head and sighed, appearing regretful.
"Rest assured, the War Clan will not treat you unfairly." The Yang Clan expert smiled.
He estimated that he would also receive quite a few rewards upon returning this time.
Then, the Yang Clan expert came to Qin Qiong.
He did not put on any airs.
Because he knew that with Qin Qiong's cultivation and talent, since he had awakened the War Clan Bloodline.
He would naturally be valued and nurtured by the War Clan.
In the future, he might become a renowned big shot.
Therefore, the Yang Clan expert's attitude naturally could not be condescending; instead, he wore a smile and explained it to Qin Qiong.
"One of the Ten Hegemon Clans, the War Clan?"
"War Clan Bloodline?"
After listening to the Yang Clan expert's explanation.
Qin Qiong himself was a bit confused.
How did he inexplicably awaken the War Clan Bloodline?
Beside him, Ye Yu was also very surprised.
According to the memories in his mind, the Ten Hegemon Clans were the true overlords of this Boundless Starry Sky.
Each side was a supreme power that dominated the Vast Expanse, overlooked eternity, and ruled over various Realms.
He did not expect that Qin Qiong could actually have a connection with such a power.
However, he was also happy for Qin Qiong.
"Qin Qiong, if you join the War Clan, it will be a whole new world." Ye Yu said.
"Brother Ye, we can leave together!" Qin Qiong smiled.
"This..."
The Yang Clan expert on the side heard this and showed a hint of hesitation.
Qin Qiong having the War Clan Bloodline was true.
But Ye Yu looked quite ordinary.
Although his own strength was not weak, having a Quasi-Emperor cultivation Realm.
But for the War Clan, one of the Ten Hegemon Clans, it might really not have much attraction.
Seeing the Yang Clan expert hesitate.
Qin Qiong understood, his expression stiffened: "If he doesn't come with me, I won't go either!"
He had a very good relationship with Ye Yu, so naturally, he could not leave alone and abandon Ye Yu here.
The Yang Clan expert showed a look of difficulty.
He also did not want to offend Qin Qiong and make him harbor resentment.
But bringing an unrelated outsider was indeed a trouble.
Ye Yu saw this and said: "Qin Qiong, I won't go."
He knew that as one of the Ten Hegemon Clans, the waters of the War Clan were obviously very deep.
If he went there as an outsider, he would only face trouble, and his status would be very awkward.
It might even drag Qin Qiong down.
"No, if we leave, we leave together. How could I, Qin Qiong, abandon my brother?"
Qin Qiong refused.
Ye Yu looked at Qin Qiong, pulled him aside, and sent a Divine Thought transmission.
"Qin Qiong, you should also understand how deep the waters are in the Hegemon Clans."
"Even if you have awakened the War Clan Bloodline, if you go now, you might not be able to gain a foothold, let alone bring an outsider like me."
"Wait until you have completely established yourself in the War Clan in the future, and then you can come find me."
It must be said that Ye Yu was calm and quick-witted.
He knew that going to the War Clan now would be useless.
Instead, he would face many troubles.
Hearing Ye Yu's words, Qin Qiong thought about it, and it seemed to be the case.
"Alright then, wait until I establish myself in the War Clan, and then I will come find you." Qin Qiong said.
"Good!"
Ye Yu also smiled and patted Qin Qiong on the shoulder.
Afterward, Qin Qiong left with the Yang Clan expert.
The Guhua Grotto-Master and others had smiles on their faces.
Although they lost a talent.
But the compensation from the War Clan afterward would surely not be little.
"Alright, let the Awakening Ceremony continue."
Next, the geniuses and elites of the five Grotto-Heavens continued to Cultivate.
Ye Yu received extra attention.
After all, he was with Qin Qiong, and his talent, even if not monstrous, was quite good.
Even the Guhua Grotto-Master was paying attention.
However, as time passed.
Not only did Ye Yu not awaken anything special.
Even other Cultivators began to have Breakthroughs, and some were even Undergoing Tribulation.
Ye Yu, on the other hand, did not even break through a small Realm.
The Guhua Grotto-Master also probed with Divine Thought, but did not detect any abnormalities in Ye Yu's body.
He could not help but show a look of disappointment in his eyes.
But thinking about it, it was normal; existences like Qin Qiong could be said to be a stroke of luck, how could a second one appear?
The Guhua Grotto-Master left directly.
Half a month later, the Awakening Ceremony ended.
The elite Disciples of each Grotto-Heaven had gained something.
Either a Breakthrough, or understanding some Cultivation Technique or Divine Ability.
Only Ye Yu felt like he had come for nothing.
In the end, even the Elder of Guhua Grotto-Heaven sighed slightly and patted Ye Yu on the shoulder.
Although he didn't say anything, the disappointment was written all over his face.
Afterward, Ye Yu returned to Guhua Grotto-Heaven.
And he clearly felt that the attitude of the others in Guhua Grotto-Heaven toward him had changed.
There was even no lack of hidden mockery.
Ye Yu did not mind.
It just made people feel rather unpleasant.
"What exactly is going on?"
Ye Yu frowned.
And just as Ye Yu was pondering.
Suddenly, a grand voice resounded in his mind.
"You have finally returned. It seems everything is about to get on the right track."