Afther I Take The Position As The Patriarch, All Of My Family Members Become The Fated Protagonists
Chapter 65

Chapter 65

[Name: Su Nan]

[Heaven’s Mandate: Red]

[Comprehension: Monstrous Talent]

[Innate Constitution: Monstrous Talent]

[Cultivation Realm: None]

[Innate Aptitudes: Divine Demon Physique of the Great Dao, Minor Six Paths True Eyes!]

[Minor Six Paths True Eyes: Can perceive the essence of all laws and all Dao.]

[Divine Demon Physique of the Great Dao: Born as both god and demon, a single thought determines the path; innately attuned to the Great Dao, all methods—divine, demonic—reside within the heart.]

[Opportunity: Has been in slumber since the Chaotic Ancient Era, awakened in this golden age of prosperity; possesses a once-in-an-era peerless talent. His memories are sealed and will only be fully restored upon reaching the Venerable realm.]

[Talent Rank: Mortal < Commoner < Superior < Genius < Heaven’s Chosen < Peerless < Monstrous < World-Suppressing < Heaven-Grasping]

Su Zhou maintained a calm exterior as he stared at Su Nan’s profile.

Yet deep inside, he couldn’t help but feel a trace of shock.

As expected of one blessed with a red Heaven’s Mandate—this was beyond astounding.

The Minor Six Paths True Eyes allowed him to see through the essence of all Dao, meaning his cultivation path would be virtually free of obstacles or errors.

And the Divine Demon Physique of the Great Dao meant he was born able to sense the existence of the Dao.

The so-called “Dao” was the supreme truth of all existence—ordinary cultivators could only begin to sense it at the Venerable level.

But Su Nan could perceive it from birth.

It was difficult to imagine just how terrifying his achievements could be, starting from nothing yet comprehending the Great Dao from the very beginning.

Even more critical was that this level of power could be channeled through Su Zhou himself.

Such a prodigy must be nurtured with utmost care!

Moreover…

Su Zhou’s eyes reflected the shifting of countless ancient ages.

This Su Nan was a being who had slept since the Chaotic Ancient Era.

The Chaotic Ancient Era—the origin of all recorded history, the most distant age traceable in the annals of the myriad realms.

It was said that in that era, Heaven’s Chosen emerged like stars, countless great families stood tall across the heavens—

Elders fished across worlds, Great Emperors walked upon the sun, divine prodigies were born sacred, and some studied for ten thousand years, only to rise as a dragon in one day and enter the Emperor’s Palace to gaze upon the world!

That era was the true grandeur of the myriad realms.

According to the sacred records of some Primordial Clans, immortal herbs and divine medicines grew wild across the land, sacred beasts and divine beasts roamed freely.

The current Nine Heavens, Ten Earths, and Three Thousand Great Domains were but a fragment of the former Chaotic Ancient World.

But that glorious age came to ruin through a catastrophic calamity that swept all living beings into chaos.

Annihilation.

Fragmentation.

The Chaotic Ancient World shattered and crumbled, leaving only the Nine Heavens, Ten Earths, and Three Thousand Great Domains behind.

And the truth behind that calamity?

Even the Primordial Familys, the peerless Immortal Sects, and the Nine Heavens’ Holy Lands remained ignorant.

Only within the four oldest and most remote Divine Nations circulated a trace of ancient secrecy—

Just one word…

Taboo!!

The cataclysm that destroyed the most glorious of ages came to be known only as ‘Taboo’, and all else was buried into oblivion.

Su Nan was one of the Heaven’s Chosen from that very Chaotic Ancient Era.

His current realm was sealed, but once he stepped into the Venerable level, his memories would return.

Then Su Zhou would finally learn the truth behind the fall of that most ancient and brilliant epoch.

What truly piqued Su Zhou’s interest, however, was the fact that Su Nan hailed from the Chaotic Ancient Era… yet also claimed to belong to the Su Family, and even referred to Su Zhou as ‘Family Leader’.

That could only mean—

The Su Family… already existed in that most ancient time.

This realization gave Su Zhou pause.

“Seems I’ll have to review the family records when I return…” Su Zhou thought to himself.

Behind Su Zhou, Su Nan stood respectfully.

At that moment, Ji Chang, ruler of the Divine Xia Empire, strode through the sky.

“Family Leader Su! I’ve long heard of your great name!” Ji Chang’s expression held a trace of reverence.

Before a true powerhouse, the so-called dignity of an emperor appeared utterly laughable.

“Greetings, Emperor Ji.” Su Zhou responded courteously.

He had a favorable impression of this emperor—under his governance, Divine Xia was a land of peace and prosperity.

“Many thanks for saving my life, Family Leader Su!” Ji Chang bowed deeply in midair toward Su Zhou, his tone exceptionally respectful.

He knew full well—If not for Su Zhou, Liu Chang would certainly have killed him just now.

And if he had perished, Divine Xia would descend into chaos.

Even with the protection of the granted character, internal turmoil could not be reversed.

Thus, Su Zhou was not just his savior—he was the benefactor of the entire Divine Xia Empire!

“No need to be so formal. It was just a matter of convenience.”

Su Zhou replied casually, as if killing a power at the Moon-Grasping level was no different than crushing an ant.

This level of strength, this indifference, made Ji Chang even more awed.

“Family Leader Su saved my life, and the Su Family’s prodigies have brought great honor to us.”

Ji Chang’s expression turned resolute.

“If Family Leader Su is willing, this Divine Xia Empire—its entire realm of mountains and rivers—I would gladly govern it together with you!”

His words rang loud and clear.

The surrounding titled powers exchanged glances, murmuring to themselves: This Ji Chang… what an ambitious move.

Anyone with eyes could see that the Su Family possessed unfathomable depth and power—very likely a terrifying ancient family surviving since the Chaotic Ancient Era.

Such a family, even within Divine Xia’s territory, was a matter of immense pride for the empire.

A force like this would inevitably soar to unimaginable heights. Even currying favor with them was beyond most people’s reach.

Ji Chang, however, acted decisively.

Even if he didn’t know why such a great power had chosen to dwell in Divine Xia—

He would not miss this opportunity, even if it meant offering up half his kingdom.

Hearing this, Su Zhou gave Ji Chang a second glance, eyes glinting with a subtle, teasing smile.

“I’m not interested in the Divine Xia Empire…”

“However… there are some people I am very interested in.”

His tone grew ethereal as he gazed eastward.

That was the direction of… the Tianhan Empire.

Ji Chang’s pupils shrank.

Family Leader Su… had set his sights on Tianhan!

“How fares the character-granting battle?” Su Zhou withdrew his gaze and asked lightly.

Ji Chang quickly replied:

“The cultivators of Tianhan were wiped out by countless formations… likely caught in some mysterious taboo.”

“They tried to summon a peak Heaven Origin powerhouse into the Secret Realm, but he was instantly annihilated.”

“This battle… Tianhan lost. The character is ours to take!”

He had a vague sense of what Su Zhou might be planning.

“Taboo… countless formations…” Hearing this, Su Zhou gave a wry, amused smile.

If he wasn’t mistaken, this was probably the handiwork of that “Cautious” Dao Emperor of his family.

“Family Leader Su, that sword strike of yours bore Heaven’s wrath, but it’s a shame…”

“The Secret Realm was split open by your sword… the Su Family’s descendants are still receiving their inheritances within…”

Ji Chang hadn’t finished, but his tone held a hint of regret.

After all, through secret arts, he had glimpsed some fortuitous encounters even his disappointing son had gained.

Of course, it couldn’t compare to the Su Family’s monstrous prodigies.

Just now, Su Zhou’s earth-shattering sword had not only shattered the myriad tribulation thunders—

It had also torn apart the Secret Realm.

Before long, the spiritual energy within would dissipate and the cave would vanish.

Those undergoing inheritance would be forcibly interrupted.

Su Zhou gave a faint smile as he looked at the water mirror conjured by the secret arts.

Inside it—

Su Yan sat cross-legged as a dim-blue flame slowly descended into his body.

Su Buku was deep within a blood pool, his expression shifting constantly. Behind him floated a phantom: one half was a blood-faced Asura, the other half a merciful Golden Buddha.

As for Su Yang—

He had followed the guidance of the Nine Tribulations Sword as soon as he entered, finding a sword shard and even a hidden treasury filled with supreme medicinal elixirs.

Now, he was blissfully munching pills in hiding.

The effects of these pills were maintained only due to the cave’s unique environment—once it collapsed, the potency would vanish.

Su Changsheng, meanwhile, was roaming among ancient tombs… using his substitute body…

Clearly, each of them had their own encounters.

Crack!!

At that moment, from the sword mark Su Zhou had slashed across the sky above the cave, came a sharp sound.

The Primordial Power that surrounded the cave was beginning to dissipate.

This process… is irreversible.

Ji Chang shook his head with deep regret.

Once the barrier is broken, the Secret Realm will collapse.