My slightest action was the system's limit.

Chapter 319 Risking Everything for a Future (Three-in-One - Please Follow for Subscription)
A large number of treasures landed on the table, at least ten in total.

Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu were both speechless upon seeing this.

"Ancestor!"

"How do you have so many?" Chen Zilu couldn't help but ask.

Blood Jade Divine Crystal!
The Blood Jade Divine Tree from the Chen family can only produce a few portions every thirty years.

Such divine treasures are of great help in breaking through to the seventh or even eighth level.

I never expected the ancestor to bring out so much at once!
"Hehe, these are my personal collections," said the white-haired old man, Chen Jiuxuan, with a chuckle.

"Hidden possession?" Jiang Ye was also somewhat shocked.

He had already learned of the preciousness of the Blood Jade Divine Crystal from Bai Gui.

The Blood Jade Divine Tree is something that even many extraordinary families covet!
"Senior, are you going to give them all to me?" Jiang Ye asked breathlessly.

"This is for the two of you," the white-haired old man Chen Jiuxuan said with a smile. "You can consider it a gift from me."

"Gift money?" Jiang Ye was taken aback, then his expression turned strange.

The betrothal money, isn't that the same as the dowry?

"Senior, this is too precious." Jiang Ye said hurriedly.

On their first meeting, the other party presented him with a treasure of such value.

too exaggerated.

Jiang Ye always believed that everything has two sides, and such great benefits must come with a price.

"Don't think too much."

"These were originally intended as gifts for Xiaolu's spouse," Chen Jiuxuan said with a smile. "In my opinion, you are far more outstanding than Zhou Xingkong of the Zhou family."

“You are more entitled to take these treasures than he is.”

"Zhou Xingkong?" Jiang Ye's expression shifted slightly.

Why would the other party suddenly bring up this person?

Could it be that the Chen family patriarch originally had his eye on Zhou Xingkong?
In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Jiang Ye's mind.

“Senior,” Jiang Ye raised his head and said, “Zhou Xingkong comes from an extraordinary family. I don’t have that kind of background.”

There are some things he wants to clarify in advance.

To avoid causing numerous complications and troubles later.

"Your background is indeed far inferior to his."

The white-haired old man smiled slightly and did not deny it: "But what I value more is an individual's potential."

"Do you think I have even greater potential than those with extraordinary talents?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

"What do you think?" Chen Jiuxuan asked in return.

"I haven't yet competed with someone with extraordinary talent," Jiang Ye shook his head.

"There's no need to belittle yourself," Chen Jiuxuan said calmly. "You've risen from an ordinary person to the late stage of the fourth breakthrough in just two years. Even someone with extraordinary talent couldn't have done that."

"of course."

“Xiao Lu is determined to be with you, so I can’t very well separate you two,” Chen Jiuxuan said with a smile as he looked at Chen Zilu.

Chen Zilu's pretty face flushed slightly, her peach blossom eyes looking elsewhere.

Jiang Ye coughed lightly and continued, "Will Senior's choice of me have any impact on the Chen family?"

"Ok?"

"It seems you have some understanding of the Chen family's situation." Chen Jiuxuan was slightly surprised: "Did Xiaolu tell you?"

"No." Chen Zilu immediately shook her head.

"This is just my personal speculation," Jiang Ye said. "Has no one with extraordinary talent emerged in this generation of the Chen family?"

"You're very smart," Chen Jiuxuan remarked.

Having lived for five hundred years, his insight was incredibly sharp; in an instant, he understood how Jiang Ye had guessed it.

"The Chen family has had no extraordinary members for nearly a century."

"To be precise, no extraordinary beings have emerged in over two hundred years," Chen Jiuxuan sighed. "The reason I say a hundred years is because the competition between civilizations is measured in centuries."

“Every race to promote civilization will be a reshuffling of civilization.”

“If the Chen family does not have a contemporary extraordinary individual to shoulder the responsibility at that time, it will decline.” Chen Jiuxuan sighed.

Jiang Ye fell silent.

The competition among civilizations is indeed a reshuffling of civilizations.

It determines the fate of countless interstellar civilizations.

This also determines the restructuring and division of various forces within a civilization.

"That's why Chen Zilu became the next heir of the Chen family," Chen Jiuxuan said. "She possesses invincible Dao bones, and to some extent, she can fight against extraordinary beings."

"only."

“I’m not sure where her limit is.” Chen Jiuxuan looked at the girl beside him: “She’s still a long way from that level.”

"That realm?" Jiang Ye asked curiously, "Is it the peak of the ninth breakthrough?"

Extraordinary families are called families because of this.

It is because the top combat forces remain standing.

With a powerful figure like Chen Jiuxuan around, even if the Chen family hasn't produced any extraordinary individuals in the past two hundred years, they will still be an extraordinary family.

"Not at the peak of the ninth breakthrough."

Chen Zilu said softly, "It's a higher level."

"Above?" Jiang Ye was taken aback: "Gods?"

"Of course not." Chen Jiuxuan shook his head and smiled: "If we were to become gods, then the Blue Star civilization would have already become a Level 1 civilization."

"The realm I'm referring to is above the ninth level of breakthrough, but it hasn't reached the stage of a god."

“This stage is called ‘demigod’,” Chen Jiuxuan said solemnly.

"A demigod?" Jiang Ye was surprised.

This division does not appear in the True God's Canon.

"The distance between the Ninth Level Breaker and the God is far greater than we imagine."

"The difficulty is so great that it's like climbing to the heavens," Chen Jiuxuan sighed. "Even I, after a lifetime of hard work, could never reach that level."

"Therefore, there is a more detailed distinction between the Nine Breakthroughs and becoming a god."

"Demi god."

“This realm is still extremely far from the divine realm,” Chen Jiuxuan said, “but it has already far exceeded the upper limit of the ninth breakthrough.”

"For a demigod, an ordinary peak-level cultivator can be annihilated with a single blow."

“This is also the true pinnacle of power on Blue Star right now,” Chen Jiuxuan said.

Jiang Ye couldn't help but hold his breath.

In the past, he always believed that the peak of the ninth level was the top combat power of Blue Star.

In retrospect, this viewpoint is wildly wrong.

"This ancestor of the Chen family is probably a demigod," Jiang Ye thought to himself.

As the patriarch of an extraordinary family, he must have already reached that level.

"In fact."

“Only by becoming a demigod can one solidify the status of an extraordinary family,” Chen Jiuxuan said with emotion. “But even becoming a demigod is as difficult as ascending to heaven.”

"My Chen family has several experts at the peak of the ninth level of breakthrough, but none of them have any hope of breaking through to the demigod level."

"To become a demigod, one must reach the peak of the Nine Breakthroughs before the age of two hundred," Chen Jiuxuan sighed. "Otherwise, lifespan alone will become the biggest hurdle."

Jiang Ye understood what the ancestor meant.

Before becoming gods, human lifespan was extremely short.

Even at the peak of the ninth level, one's lifespan is only three hundred years.

Lifespan is limited by the rules of the universe, and even if one breaks the shackles of life time and time again, it is difficult to bring about much improvement.

Only by becoming a god can one break through this constraint.

"senior."

"Does having extraordinary talent greatly increase the probability of becoming a demigod?" Jiang Ye asked.

“Not bad.” Chen Jiuxuan nodded and said, “The difficulty of breaking through to the peak of the ninth level of extraordinary talent is much lower than that of Dao bone.”

"They are also more likely to reach the peak of the ninth breakthrough before the age of two hundred."

“Of course, this is not absolute,” Chen Jiuxuan said. “Most of the peak ninth-level cultivators in my Chen family are extraordinary, but they have not achieved this.”

“Even achieving extraordinary status isn’t guaranteed,” Jiang Ye sighed. “Wouldn’t attaining Daoist bones be even more difficult?”

"It's not just difficult."

“In the history of Earth, there has never been an example of someone with the Dao Bone talent becoming a demigod,” Chen Jiuxuan said, shaking his head.

Jiang Ye finally understood.

No wonder the Blue Star civilization values ​​extraordinary talents so much.

The reason lies in the demigods!

The Chen family has not produced anyone with extraordinary talent in the past two hundred years, which means that when Chen Jiuxuan's time comes, the Chen family will completely lose its top combat power.

"I will definitely become a demigod," Chen Zilu suddenly whispered.

Her voice was unwavering.

"I believe you," Chen Jiuxuan said with a smile. "You are indeed the most promising person in the Chen family in the last hundred years to become a demigod."

"He's only in his early twenties, yet he's already reached the fifth level of breakthrough."

“However, the road ahead will be difficult.” Chen Jiuxuan looked at her and said, “After reaching the seventh level of breakthrough, even a small breakthrough will take several years. You need to be prepared.”

“I know,” Chen Zilu nodded.

"As for you," Chen Jiuxuan looked at Jiang Ye and continued, "I have seen many miracles in you. That is why I chose you."

“Compared to Zhou Xingkong of the Zhou family, I have higher hopes for you,” Chen Jiuxuan said.

"This junior will certainly live up to your expectations, senior," Jiang Ye said solemnly, cupping his hands in greeting.

To become a demigod?
His goals were never limited to this.

But you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time, since the other party has already said so much.

Jiang Ye then set a goal for himself.

"I will become a demigod within three years!" Jiang Ye thought to himself.

Whether it's the upcoming battle of the stars or the future struggle between civilizations, these are all huge opportunities for Jiang Ye.

He will definitely do his best.

"Take these Blood Jade Divine Crystals," Chen Jiuxuan said.

"Thank you, senior." Jiang Ye immediately accepted the numerous treasures.

"I suggest you wait until you reach the seventh or even eighth breakthrough stage before using these Blood Jade Divine Crystals," Chen Jiuxuan reminded you. "Taking them too early will affect your subsequent breakthroughs."

"Understood." Jiang Ye nodded.

All precious materials develop drug resistance.

The same applies to divine objects; the more times the same object is consumed, the weaker its effect will become.

"it is good."

"You should all go back now, the banquet is about to begin," Chen Jiuxuan said. "I will come shortly."

"Yes," Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu replied in unison.

The two walked out of the office side by side.

After they leave.

Chen Jiuxuan sat there and gently exhaled.

"I don't know if this decision is right or wrong." He looked out the window, a thoughtful look in his cloudy eyes.

Why choose Jiangye?
It wasn't just because he saw Jiang Ye's talent, but also because he couldn't fully trust the Zhou family.

Chen Jiuxuan knew in his heart that if he entrusted the future of his family to another extraordinary family, he might be able to receive temporary protection.

But as time goes on and the friendship fades, the Chen family will inevitably become easy prey for others to bully.

"The Zhou family cannot be trusted." Chen Jiuxuan shook his head slightly.

His mind was so shrewd that he had long known that the Zhou family's intentions were impure.

As for Jiang Ye...

Although he is still very weak now, no one can decide his future.

"Eno?"

“I’ve been watching him in secret ever since he entered Penglai University,” Chen Jiuxuan thought to himself. “He went from the first breakthrough to the fourth breakthrough in just one year.”

"This kid also has a big secret."

As the patriarch of the Chen family, Chen Jiuxuan naturally had to pay close attention to the next generation of successors.

Therefore, he had long been aware of Chen Zilu's feelings for Jiang Ye.

At the beginning.

Chen Jiuxuan completely disapproved of this relationship.

But as Jiang Ye's talent became apparent, Chen Jiuxuan gradually changed his mind.

However, he couldn't make up his mind. If he really chose Jiang Ye, he would inevitably offend the Zhou family.

But with his time running out, he had no time to hesitate.

A choice must be made!

Chen Jiuxuan ultimately chose Jiang Ye.

"If Jiang Ye can reach the peak of the Ninth Breakthrough, then my investment today will not have been in vain," Chen Jiuxuan thought to himself. "If he can go even further and become a demigod, then I will have gotten a great deal."

He was well aware that the probability of this was extremely small.

Jiang Ye only possesses innate talent; it is already a miracle that he was able to achieve four breakthroughs.

Breaking through to the peak of the ninth level? Almost impossible. Let alone becoming a demigod.

"To gamble everything on an uncertain future."

"Is it really worth it?" Chen Jiuxuan sighed softly.

Not worth it?

He had no confidence at all.

But from the moment he made this decision, Chen Jiuxuan had already bound the Chen family and Jiang Ye to the same side.

The Chen family has nowhere left to retreat.

Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu walked out of the office, took the elevator, and returned to the lobby on the first floor.

At this moment, the hall was already full of guests.

A group of figures dressed in fine clothes sat in their seats, each exuding an extraordinary aura.

The vast majority of them are high-level experts.

Of course, there are also many strong individuals of the same age as Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu. Their auras are powerful, and they are clearly top geniuses.

As Jiang Ye and his companion entered the hall, they were met with a multitude of gazes.

"Isn't that Chen Zilu, the next heir of the Chen family?"

"Who's that person next to her?"

"It's Jiang Ye, the one who challenged Zhou Xingkong to a duel a while ago."

"What? It's him? Chen Zilu actually brought him here?" The crowd erupted in an uproar.

Jiang Ye may not be well-known among ordinary people.

However, among the various extraordinary families, they are renowned and widely known.

"I heard."

"The Zhou family intended to form a marriage alliance with the Chen family, so why are Chen Zilu and Jiang Ye getting so close now?"

"Zhou Xingkong is still here, isn't this a slap in the face?" Many powerful figures looked towards the position of the Zhou family's guests.

At the very front of the hall sat several figures dressed in black robes.

These were several powerful individuals from the Zhou family.

“Jiang Ye.” Zhou Xingkong looked at the young man not far away, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

He had silver hair and a rather handsome face.

As a member of the Zhou family with extraordinary talent, Zhou Xingkong attended the banquet with a hint of inspection in his attitude.

The Chen family, lacking extraordinary talent, was destined for decline.

But Jiang Ye's appearance instantly filled him with a sense of disgust.

"The Chen family is really kind-hearted," Zhou Xingkong said calmly. "Did they invite Jiang Ye over specifically to remind me?"

"Xingkong, you've misunderstood."

A long-haired man sitting nearby quickly said with a smile, "Jiang Ye was not invited by us."

This long-haired man was a core member of the Chen family, named Chen Fang.

After he finished speaking, he quickly got up and walked towards Chen Zilu.

"Chen Zilu," Chen Fang said in a low voice, "Why did you bring outsiders in here?"

Chen Fang had a very bad impression of Chen Zilu.

As the next heir of the family, he completely disregarded the family's interests and repeatedly rejected the Zhou family's good intentions.

Now, she's even bringing a complete stranger to the birthday banquet.

He was very displeased with Chen Zilu's actions.

"It was the ancestor who invited us," Chen Zilu said calmly.

"Ancestor?" Chen Fang was stunned.

“We’ve already gone in to see the Ancestor,” Chen Zilu said, looking at him. “Uncle, do you have any further objections?”

“Since it was an invitation from the Ancestor, I naturally have no objection.” Chen Fang smiled and said, “Please take a seat in the first row.”

Chen Zilu didn't say anything more, and pulled Jiang Ye towards the first row.

Chen Fang watched her retreating figure and snorted coldly.

"Our ancestor is nearing his end. The Chen family must stand on the same side as the Zhou family." Chen Fang thought to himself, "Chen Zilu, you can't be willful for much longer."

Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu walked towards the first row.

The gazes of many elders of the Chen family also turned to them.

"This girl is really insensible."

"Getting so close to your lover, don't you know anyone in the Zhou family?"

"They're all so old, yet they still don't know how to consider the family's interests." Some of the Chen family elders looked at them with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Some of the elders of the Chen family, like Chen Fang before them, disliked Chen Zilu.

This girl is too willful.

If the Chen family had simply agreed to Zhou Xingkong's request, they could have secured their position for the next century.

Why can't such a simple thing be done?
However, Chen Zilu, as the next heir, was incredibly stubborn and completely ignored the Zhou family's good intentions.

"The Chen family will fall into her hands sooner or later," an elder sneered.

"Senior sister, are you alright?" Jiang Ye asked telepathically.

He could hear the discontent.

"fine."

"I'm used to it." Chen Zilu shook her head slightly and sat down in the first row.

Jiang Ye sat down next to her.

suddenly.

Jiang Ye seemed to sense something and turned to look to the side.

Not far away, a silver-haired youth was staring at him with icy eyes.

"We meet again, Jiang Ye." A voice echoed in his mind, its tone icy.

It was Zhou Xingkong.

"We'll meet again in six months," Jiang Ye replied calmly.

Zhou Xingkong was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise appearing in his narrow eyes.

Then, a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"It seems you haven't forgotten, that's good."

"A battle of stars," Zhou Xingkong coldly transmitted his voice, "I hope you can deliver a performance that will surprise me."

"Don't worry, it will definitely surprise you." Jiang Ye smiled slightly.

Zhou Xingkong snorted coldly and withdrew his gaze.

surprise?

He has now reached the late stage of the fifth breakthrough, and his strength is several times more terrifying than it was half a year ago.

In six months, his strength will be even greater.

What can Jiang Ye do to surprise him?
"You think you can catch up with me after going to the Star Sea?" Zhou Xingkong suddenly revealed a mocking smile: "How naive."

Let alone Jiang Ye, it's impossible for him to catch up with him.

Even if I do catch up with him.

Given the difference in their talents, even if they were of the same level, Zhou Xingkong was absolutely confident in suppressing Jiang Ye.

The power of extraordinary talent is unimaginable, especially when it comes to Daoist bone endowment.

Even the invincible Dao Bone can only fight against the weakest transcendent. But Zhou Xingkong is definitely not one of them.

"Xingkong."

"What's wrong?" A man in black robes next to Zhou Xingkong asked telepathically, "Are you bothered by that kid?"

The man in black robes had clearly noticed that Zhou Xingkong was keeping an eye on Jiang Ye.

"Uncle Mo, you've misunderstood."

"A poor boy with no background is nothing to me," Zhou Xingkong replied calmly. "I'm just a little dissatisfied that the Chen family arranged for him to sit in the same row as me."

“The Chen family is indeed ignorant of etiquette.” Uncle Mo nodded.

Zhou Xingkong possesses extraordinary talent.

Those in the same row were either top-tier experts like him or individuals with extraordinary talents like Zhou Xingkong.

Jiang Ye was the only exception.

In fact, in Uncle Mo's view...

If this weren't a banquet hosted by the Chen family, Chen Zilu wouldn't be qualified to sit here.

It's normal for him to have this idea.

For a primitive civilization, the value of an invincible Daoist bone is far less than that of an extraordinary one.

Only civilizations at level two and above possess the methods to upgrade their endowments, so civilizations below level one often do not place much importance on the Invincible Dao Bone.

Extraordinary talent always transcends all other gifts!
At this time.

"Uncle Mo," Zhou Xingkong suddenly said, "Didn't the Ancestor come today?"

He was referring to the Zhou family patriarch.

Logically speaking, as an extraordinary family, even if the current generation of the Chen family is not extraordinary, the Zhou family patriarch should still personally attend to congratulate the Chen family patriarch on his 500th birthday.

"Of course the ancestor will come."

"However, he won't be with us," Uncle Mo said with a smile. "He's probably already met with the Chen family patriarch."

The Zhou family patriarch was a demigod-level powerhouse.

He was fundamentally different from the many powerful figures in the hall.

In the first row of the banquet hall, besides the Zhou family, there were several other geniuses from extraordinary families.

"That is?"

"Chu Jingye." Jiang Ye suddenly saw a familiar figure.

He was a handsome young man dressed in a black robe, with faint golden eyes and an extraordinary aura.

The Chu family is extraordinary in the present day, Chu Jingye.

Not far from Chu Jingye.

There was also a young girl dressed in purple, with a high bosom, snow-white skin, and stunning beauty, like a celestial maiden descending to earth.

“That’s Li Zihuang from the Li family,” Chen Zilu said calmly. “The Li family is an extraordinary family in the present day.”

"The Li family?" Jiang Ye's heart stirred slightly.

He couldn't help but glance at the other person a few more times.

As if sensing his gaze, the girl in purple also looked at him.

However, he only glanced at it briefly before looking away.

"The Chen family is quite interesting."

"Arranging for someone with innate talent to sit next to the Zhou family," Li Zihuang thought to herself with a smirk. "Is this a way of showing disrespect to the Zhou family?"

She didn't care much.

It's just innate talent.

Moreover, the Li family and the Chen family have neither competition nor conflict, so what happens to the Chen family is none of her business.

"but."

“Chen Zilu will inevitably end up with the Zhou family.” Li Zihuang looked at Jiang Ye with sympathy: “This guy will probably not have a good ending.”

In her opinion.

Chen Zilu's personal will could not possibly contend with the will of the extraordinary family.

The Chen family allows her to be willful now because the Chen family patriarch is still alive.

Once the Chen family patriarch passes away, Chen Zilu's current strength will be far from enough to take control of the family.

In the end, her fate will still be decided by the family elders.

As for Jiang Ye? He's merely a pawn in the power struggles within the extraordinary families.

As time passed, various powerful forces and aristocratic families arrived one after another.

Even the federal headquarters sent people to the banquet to offer their congratulations.

Half an hour later.

The birthday banquet officially begins.

"Whoosh!" A figure in white robes and with white hair suddenly appeared on the high platform, exuding a powerful aura.

In an instant, the entire banquet hall fell silent.

"Thank you all for attending my 500th birthday banquet."

"I am Chen Jiuxuan, and I thank you." A wine cup appeared in Chen Jiuxuan's hand, and he drank it all in one gulp.

Swish swish swish~
Everyone quickly got up and returned the wine.

After everyone sat down again.

"it is good!"

"Today, while we're enjoying ourselves," Chen Jiuxuan declared loudly, "I have an important announcement to make!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted.

Big news? What big news?

Chen Jiuxuan's gaze fell on a certain spot in the first row of the banquet.

"Jiang Ye, come up on stage!"

(End of this chapter)