Outside the secret chamber where Lin Feng was, the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion slowly spoke, drawing everyone's attention to a scroll he had seen many years ago that recorded the hidden affairs of the continent.
"Legend has it that in ancient times, Dou Di frequently appeared on this Dou Qi Continent, unlike now, where we haven't witnessed the miracles of a Dou Di for tens of thousands of years!"
"Tens of thousands of years ago on the Dou Qi Continent, Dou Zun were everywhere, Dou Zong were as common as dogs, and even the legendary Dou Sheng often appeared in the eyes of the world."
At this point, the current Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion paused, sighed slightly, and a longing appeared in his eyes.
"According to the records, my Heavenly Serpent Palace used to be under the patronage of the Heavenly Serpent lineage, the supreme among magical beasts. Back then, the Heavenly Serpent Palace wasn't just a local landowner in this remote northwest; it existed within the Beast Domain, boasting numerous Dou Zun and even several Dou Sheng experts."
"Alas, all of that happened many years ago. If I hadn't consulted the records, those old stories might have been lost to the river of time."
At this point, the current Palace Master fell silent, perhaps imagining the unimaginable prosperity of that era for the Heavenly Serpent Palace. The Grand Elder and the others also remained silent, their expressions filled with shock. They simply couldn't comprehend how powerful the Heavenly Serpent Palace had once been.
After a long while, the current Palace Master finally spoke again.
"However, now that we've found the Holy Maiden, with proper nurturing and the presence of a brother as talented as Master Lin Feng, our Heavenly Serpent Palace will one day return to the Beast Domain and reclaim its supreme title!"
"Yes, with the Holy Maiden here, the Heavenly Serpent Palace's glory is not far off."
"..."
Upon hearing the word "Holy Maiden," the group's slightly dimmed eyes brightened again. Indeed, according to records, each generation of the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil possessor could eventually reach the level of a Half-Saint.
That would be the moment their Heavenly Serpent Palace returned to the Beast Domain!
"Palace Master, what is the meaning of Master Lin Feng's situation just now?"
Just as the group was excited about the Heavenly Serpent Palace's return to glory, a stoic elder stammered, shattering the dreams of many who were immersed in the Heavenly Serpent Palace's return to the Beast Domain and their subsequent attainment of the Dou Zun level, causing them to glare angrily.
"Ahem, Elder Tang, you'd better be mindful of others' feelings in the future!"
The current Lord of the Manor coughed a few times, stroking his beard to hide the glistening tears at the corner of his mouth.
"Speaking of Master Lin Feng, he just controlled the Pill Lightning and then immediately went back to seclusion. It reminds me of a Dou Di family."
"A Dou Di family!?"
The First Elder and the others exclaimed in shock at the current Lord of the Manor's words, interrupting him. The many hidden things they had heard today were far beyond the comprehension of these minor Dou Zongs.
"Listen to me," the current Lord of the Palace said, displaying a rare display of authority, "that on the Dou Qi Continent, every Dou Di, as long as their bloodline is passed down, will have descendants with extraordinary talent. If their bloodlines are close enough, they can even reach the Dou Sheng realm in a single day!"
"And legend has it that among the Dou Di families still existing today, there is one that wields the power of lightning, known as the Thunder Clan!"
"The Thunder Clan!!!"
The current Lord of the Palace's words caused the First Elder and the others to tremble uncontrollably, a startling thought forming in their minds.
"Lord of the Palace, do you mean...?"
"That's right, I suspect that Master Lin Feng is a prodigy from the Thunder Clan, an imperial clan. Didn't our spies record that Master Lin Feng is an elder from Canaan Academy?"
The current head of the manor asked a question, but before anyone could answer, he continued,
"Although the information we've gathered shows that Master Lin Feng grew up in a border desert city of the small country of Nagaman, his performance before that was merely that of an average imperial prodigy!"
"His real transformation occurred after he joined Canaan Academy. The previous head of the manor once privately discussed the situation in the Northwest Continent with me, stating that Mang Tianchi, the founder of Canaan Academy, was a member of the Imperial Thunder Clan."
"I am now absolutely certain that Master Lin Feng became an outer member of the Imperial Thunder Clan after joining Canaan Academy!"
"Hiss…"
Upon hearing the current head of the manor's speculation—no, his certainty—the Grand Elder and the others gasped.
The Imperial Clan! That might be even more powerful than the Heavenly Serpent Manor at its peak, true descendants of Dou Di, the noble bloodline!
If Master Lin Feng was indeed a member, even if only an outer member without blood ties, his talent would clearly not be overlooked. After all, even among the imperial clans, wouldn't they care about a prodigy who reached the Dou Zong realm in his early twenties and even became a seventh-grade alchemist?
Thinking of this, the group hesitated. After all, they were from a legendary imperial clan; perhaps they were born as Dou Zongs!
"Everyone," the current lord of the manor called out, drawing their attention, "I propose that we must fulfill Master Lin Feng's request and make a good impression on him!"
"After all, our Heavenly Serpent Manor hasn't returned to the Beast Domain for thousands of years. Who can guarantee that the Holy Maiden, with her Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, will definitely be able to establish herself in the Beast Domain?"
"However, with the help of the Dou Di family, this is not a problem at all!"
"Yes, we must invest heavily in Master Lin Feng!"
"But, having reached Master Lin Feng's current level, what help can we offer?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately troubled. Indeed, a seventh-grade alchemist and a Dou Zong powerhouse was someone their Heavenly Serpent Manor could hardly help with!
After all, they had been in this barren land for thousands of years. Although they had long been one of the overlords of the Northwest, the environment limited their resources, and they no longer possessed any treasures. The treasures they had brought with them had long been exhausted over those millennia.
"I've got it!"
Just then, the expressionless Elder Tang clapped his hands, startling the group who were deep in thought.
"Elder Tang, what are you up to now?"
Elder Tang, his neck slightly hunched as he was questioned, stammered,
"I just saw that Master Lin Feng's cauldron for refining pills seemed to be formed from battle qi. Perhaps the aftershocks from refining seventh-grade pills were too powerful, shattering Master Lin Feng's original cauldron."
"If we can find a powerful cauldron, Master Lin Feng will surely remember our kindness!" "
Hahaha, Elder Tang, your observation is quite keen. Next time, just say so if you have good news!"
The group praised Elder Tang's keen eye, and a stiff smile appeared on Elder Tang's expressionless face.
(End of this chapter)