Chapter 1541: Heavenly Emperor Li, Li Jun!

As Li Luo looked at the golden staff-wielding youth, his heart was flooded with all sorts of feelings and he took a long time to calm down. He had never imagined that during his darkest moments, the one who would bring the light would be none other than the ancestor of the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li! Heavenly Emperor Li, Li Jun! It was only a while later that he sucked in a deep breath to recompose himself. He then gave his most respectful greetings towards the handsome youth. After all, he was his ancestor! Despite meeting him for the first time, Li Luo felt a sense of intimacy and trust.

"Greetings, Ancestor! I am Li Luo from the Dragon's Fang Lineage."

When Jiang Qing'e saw this, she followed suit and greeted him as well. The two of them were a couple that had been approved by their parents and could be considered to be married now. Since this was Li Luo's forefather, she naturally regarded him as someone who deserved respect.

Li Jun smiled warmly and inspected the two younglings. "Good, good! You brats are very outstanding. One has the Sacred Void Resonance Sect's Absolute Resonance Seed whilst the other is the legendary Genesis Seed. Knowing that the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li has produced such descendents leaves me relieved."

Li Jun's eyes lit up as he continued to observe the two. Clearly, this Heavenly Emperor greatly appreciated and liked the two of them. Any Heavenly Emperor power would nurture them with all their efforts if they belonged to them. The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li was created by him, but it would be impossible for such a large power to survive forever. The bloodline would only be able to continue if his descendents could produce a Heavenly Emperor. After being at the helm for thousands of years, he had seen countless talented prodigies. However, the ones who could reach the King Stage were few and none had managed to reach the Heavenly Emperor Stage. Yet he saw a thread of hope in Li Luo. The Absolute Resonance Seed was a top-tier Sacred Seed. Generations of the Sacred Void Resonance Sect's Heavenly Emperors had poured effort and blood into it, resulting in unquestionable strength and potential. Otherwise, how could the Sacred Void Resonance Sect have reached such prosperous heights in the past? Li Luo having received the Absolute Resonance Seed's legacy meant that he had the potential to reach that step.

Furthermore, there was the girl Jiang Qing'e... She was actually the Genesis Seed, which was considered to have the greatest potential in the world. If nurtured well, she would also become a Heavenly Emperor in the future. Additionally, the Genesis Seed was the most likely candidate when it came to unveiling the mysteries of the mythical tenth-grade resonance. Although previous Genesis Seeds had not reached that step, the hope still existed. What if it truly happened?

With these thoughts in mind, Li Jun's gaze towards Li Luo became even more appreciative. This brat really wasn't bad at all. Being exceptional was already good enough, but he had also reeled in a wife who was the Genesis Seed? This kid had truly inherited some of his outstanding style. Li Jun was all smiles as he felt a hint of nostalgia. Thinking back to his time as a Duke, he had met a King Stage Heavenly Dragon who had been injured by an Other King. Not only was he unafraid, he had bravely and cleverly rescued her, and they eventually formed a bloodline pact by chance.

A tiny Duke had dared to covet the body of a King Stage Heavenly Dragon... this sort of bravery—or foolishness—was unheard of. Even today, the Heavenly Emperors who were acquainted with him often stealthily flashed him a thumbs up whenever they thought about this. Li Jun was truly a chad to them. However, why did they have to do it stealthily? Well... the Heavenly Dragon was also at the Heavenly Emperor Stage... and she possessed terrifying combat ability and was violent to boot...

Upon facing the extraordinarily appreciative eyes of his ancestor, Li Luo wouldn't miss the opportunity to claim some interest, so "tears" welled up in his eyes. "Ancestor... you must know that this grandson of yours has suffered far too much all these years! When I was young, I was forced to leave the bloodline with my parents and languish in an outer divine continent, constantly being displaced and forced to suffer endlessly. My achievements today are the result of my hard work and efforts. The grievances and hardships I've endured during this time are enough to fill the mountains and seas..."

Jiang Qing'e was speechless, and she glared at him. Although they had left the Heavenly Origin Divine Continent and the cultivation resources they had were inferior, House Luolan had never neglected him. However, she understood Li Luo's personality all too well, and his exaggerated stories were clearly intended to take advantage of this ancestor of his...

"Alright, alright, alright... I know your life hasn't been easy. However, all of that has been a form of tempering and has allowed you to shine even more brightly. The last three generations of the Dragon's Fang Lineage's have been unprecedented, with each generation outperforming the last. This Ancestor of yours truly does hold you in high esteem," Li Jun responded with a grin.

When Li Luo heard Li Jun mention the last three generations, Li Luo's expression dimmed. "Ancestor, my grandpa fell in the World End's River Region while protecting me from an Other Heavenly Emperor."

Li Jun sighed upon hearing this. "I know of that already. I sensed what happened during that time, but the Empyrean Demon Grand Devil King took advantage of that time to cross the World Border to fight me, leaving my hands tied. The fortunate thing is that Jingzhe's vitality has not vanished completely. From a certain point of view, this might not be the end of the line for him."

When Li Luo heard those words, it seemed as though Li Jun was already aware of the fact that Li Jingzhe had transformed into the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo and was being nurtured by him. Li Luo looked at Li Jun expectantly. "Ancestor, are you able to help my grandpa come back to life sooner?"

"This is something only you can do, I cannot interfere. Otherwise, I may even ruin his chance of rebirth. There is no need for you to hurry; as long as you follow your heart, your grandpa will be able to return safely," Li Jun responded.

Li Luo nodded.

Li Jun stretched his hand out to return the Heavenly Emperor's Writ. He then spat out a mouthful of golden energy that wrapped around the plaque. A few moments later, the mysterious pressure surrounding it magnified by multiple times, becoming much more majestic.

"Li Luo, your talent is outstanding and is the best the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li has seen for a thousand years. When you return to the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li, your position will be equal to that of the five Lineage Chiefs and so will the resources that you can enjoy. Additionally, so long as you show my plaque, every lineage will have to obey you." Li Jun grinned. "Although you are not equal to the Lineage Chiefs in strength, I believe it's just a matter of time."

Li Luo was a little surprised, and he praised Li Jun's actions in his heart. The Ancestor was so bold that he had directly elevated a junior at the Third Transcendent Stage to the position of Lineage Chief. Although he had no one working under him, Li Luo was now comparable to Li Tianji in terms of status! Even his Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle would have to address him as "Lineage Chief Li Luo." Furthermore, the cultivation resources he would now have access to would be terrifying and would be a great benefit to his proress. It could be said that Ancestor Li Jun had bestowed him endless benefits with a simple wave of his hand.

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Li Luo deferentially thanked him after receiving the Heavenly Emperor's Writ, which glowed with golden light.

Li Jun beamed and waved his hand. "This is just the first present. After this..."

He turned his head and looked at the dazzling Divine Fruit crystal resonance in the void.

"Your Ancestor here will snatch another piece of the pie for you!"