Chapter 122: Opportunity and Apprehension
Lei Chen's voice was not loud, yet it seemed to contain the fundamental truths of heaven and earth. Each syllable struck directly into the depths of the soul, instantly rousing Yu Linyuan from his deepest state of meditation.
Yu Linyuan's body jolted violently. The faint blue electric currents flowing around him instinctively receded. His eyes snapped open, a flash of sharp light vanishing within them. Upon seeing the figure that had somehow appeared within the quiet chamber, the vigilance and suspicion on his face instantly transformed into utter shock and awe.
As the current Patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a figure of significant importance within the Heaven Dou Empire, how could he not recognize the person before him? This was precisely that supreme existence who had turned the tide in the planar war, whose word could determine the life or death of a plane—the Plane Master!
Not daring the slightest negligence, Yu Linyuan immediately gathered his thoughts, rose at the fastest speed, straightened his already tidy robes, then faced Lei Chen, bowing deeply. His tone was filled with respect and a trace of barely perceptible tension:
"This junior, Yu Linyuan, was unaware of the Plane Master's esteemed arrival. I failed to welcome you from afar, I sincerely beg your forgiveness! May I inquire as to the reason for the Plane Master's descent upon my humble Heavenly Dragon Gate? Whatever your command, the entire Heavenly Dragon Gate will spare no effort!"
His posture was extremely deferential, and his mind raced even faster, speculating on why this great being, who usually existed only in legends and lofty admiration, would suddenly descend upon his small clan's headquarters. Was it a blessing? Or a calamity?
Lei Chen's expression was calm, his gaze like a deep, ancient well, undisturbed. He bypassed the formalities entirely, getting straight to the point: "I have come today indeed for a matter concerning you, and your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
He paused slightly, observing Yu Linyuan's instantly tensed body and even more focused expression, then continued placidly:
"I intend to establish the faith of the 'God of Thunder.' I need to find a clan with a compatible bloodline to act as my proxy in presiding over mortal worship and gathering the Power Of Faith."
"Your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan possesses a top-tier lightning-attribute Martial Soul, naturally aligned with the Authority of the Thunder God. Therefore, I hope that, starting with you, the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will devote itself to the worship of the God of Thunder. Furthermore, from this generation onward, each successive Patriarch of your clan shall serve as the 'High Priest' of the God of Thunder in the mortal world, responsible for guiding the faith and communicating divine will. I ask, are you willing?"
These words struck like a sudden clap of thunder in a clear sky, exploding directly within Yu Linyuan's mind, leaving him utterly dumbfounded.
Moments ago, countless possibilities had flashed through his mind. Perhaps the Plane Master needed the clan to undertake some dangerous task. Perhaps he had taken a liking to some treasure of the clan. Or perhaps the clan had inadvertently offended this existence... He had never imagined it would be something so... so utterly inconceivable!
Worshipping a deity named 'God of Thunder'? The clan serving as its High Priest for generations?
The sheer volume and suddenness of this information completely exceeded Yu Linyuan's frame of reference. He opened his mouth, his throat somewhat dry, momentarily at a loss for how to respond. His mind went blank, and he could only stare blankly at Lei Chen, as if trying to confirm whether he had heard correctly.
A brief silence fell in the quiet chamber, broken only by the faint sound of Yu Linyuan's slightly ragged breathing. He needed time to digest this earth-shattering news.
After a long while, Yu Linyuan's violently pounding heart gradually calmed, and his chaotic thoughts began to sort themselves out.
Taking a deep breath, he forcibly suppressed the storm raging within him, carefully choosing his words as he tentatively asked, "The Plane Master's great favor fills Linyuan and my clan with boundless gratitude! However... if I may venture to ask, the 'God of Thunder' you speak of... who is...?"
He needed to know exactly who this 'God of Thunder' was and what relationship it had with the Plane Master. After all, staking the entire clan's faith and future was no trivial matter.
Lei Chen seemed to have anticipated this question. His expression remained placid as he stated frankly, "The God of Thunder is a First-level God that I bear. Its status belongs to the same tier as the 'God of Angels' that descended upon the Continent ten thousand years ago and was worshipped by the Spirit Hall."
"What I ask of your clan is similar in nature to what the Qian family, which inherited the Angel God Throne within the Spirit Hall of that era, undertook. With this explanation, do you understand?"
"The God of Angels? A First-level God?! And with you, Plane Master..." Yu Linyuan exclaimed in a hushed voice, his pupils contracting sharply.
As the Patriarch of the ancient Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he naturally knew of the legends of the Spirit Hall and the God of Angels from ten thousand years ago, recorded in the clan's texts. That was a behemoth that once ruled the Soul Master world of the Continent, possessing divine-level inheritance. And the God of Thunder was comparable to the God of Angels.
With this comparison, Yu Linyuan instantly grasped the immense weight of this matter!
This was far from a simple task of faith. This was clearly a heaven-sent opportunity bestowed by the Plane Master—a supreme chance for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to return to its peak, even surpassing any period in its history!
To be directly connected to this supreme existence, becoming its spokesperson in the mortal world—what an immense honor and opportunity was this?
Overwhelming surprise and excitement momentarily clouded Yu Linyuan's mind. He almost blurted out his immediate acceptance. But the sense of responsibility and rationality of a Patriarch forced him to suppress this impulse.
Following the excitement came profound apprehension and unease.
Yu Linyuan bowed once more, his tone becoming extremely solemn:
"Since the Plane Master commands it and grants such a monumental opportunity, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan should, by all rights, pledge our very lives, unflinching even in the face of ten thousand deaths! To be able to worship the God of Thunder and serve in the role of High Priest is the supreme glory of my clan!"
He then shifted his tone, his face revealing unconcealable embarrassment and worry: "However... however, Plane Master, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is currently... in a state of decline. I fear... I fear we may be inadequate for such a heavy responsibility!"
He explained with a bitter smile: "According to the records in our clan's texts, the Angel Family of the Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago almost always had a Level 99 Limit Douluo presiding over each generation, their might shaking the Continent."
"As for this unworthy junior, though I shamefully hold the position of Patriarch, my current cultivation is merely at level 92, having just barely stepped into the realm of a Titled Douluo. Looking across my entire clan, whether we can even produce a single Super Douluo above level 95 depends on luck. We truly... truly fall far short of the glorious state of the Angel Family in those days."
Yu Linyuan raised his head, his gaze filled with sincere concern, fearing that the clan's weakness might hinder Lei Chen's grand undertaking:
"This junior deeply understands the immense responsibility of the High Priest position, concerning the gathering of faith and the dignity of the deity. If, due to my clan's lack of strength, the spread of the God of Thunder's faith is hindered, or the High Priest's authority is diminished, this junior would be guilty beyond even ten thousand deaths!"
"Therefore... therefore, this junior's heart is truly filled with trepidation. Though my heart yearns for it, I fear my capability falls short, lest I ruin the Plane Master's plans!"
He laid bare his inner desire and the helplessness of reality before Lei Chen. This was both respect for the Plane Master and a responsible Patriarch's duty towards the clan's fate.
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