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Chapter 963 - 777: All Members of Zhang’s Direct Lineage Possess Innate Wisdom?!_3

Chapter 963: Chapter 777: All Members of Zhang’s Direct Lineage Possess Innate Wisdom?!_3

In the Zhang Family of this era, he was a completely inconspicuous little shrimp among the monks.

As for why his surname was Li instead of Zhang, that was because his great-grandfather was a son-in-law who had married into the family.

Although he was still called Li Shenghong this time, probably because he traveled through time using a time capsule rather than traversing through the Time Devouring Space, the way in which he replaced his identity was clearly different.

In the past few instances, it was as if he had taken the place of the original owner. But this time, it felt as though he was experiencing the Awakening of Inherited Wisdom, and the energy was flowing back.

While the manifestations were similar, there was a slight difference innately.

By the way, it’s worth mentioning that this side branch does not refer to Zijia’s identity as part of the family’s side branch, but that the entire Zhang Family of Yaoshan is considered a side branch.

The family structure of the Dao Court’s imperial lineage Zhang Family is very peculiar; only a very small part of the people, those in the core group of the Dao Court, are considered the direct line, with all the others being side branches.

Moreover, the distinction between direct line and side branch is not said to be based on bloodline origins but on some miraculous factors.

That’s to say, even the direct line can’t produce a direct line!

...

As Zijia gradually learned these pieces of information, he started to understand his general status and the current overall situation.

In this process, he was also slowly adapting to the Zhang Family.

After Zhang Guangyu and Zhang Daifei left Zijia here, it seemed as if they had forgotten about him. For several days, they neither came to see him nor had any contact with him.

This left Zijia, who had prepared several sets of explanations, having prepared in vain.

However, it seemed not to be a case of complete neglect; at least during these days, Zijia sensed several faint bouts of surveillance.

Considering that it wasn’t too extreme, Zijia let it pass.

After all, if it were him, he would find it strange too if someone suddenly emerged, claiming to be a family member.

However, contrary to Zijia’s assumptions, the Zhang Family’s current reaction to his emergence was an entirely different scenario.

...

In the core territory of the Zhang Family, Zhang Guangyu, whose injuries were initially stabilized, was currently in a Great Hall.

With a body several zhang tall and a Dao Wheel over his head, he was accompanied by several smaller Celestial Immortals, discussing matters.

"Reporting to the Patriarch, after a few days of detailed investigation, it has been confirmed that there is indeed a clan member named Li Shenghong. However, according to the information, this individual should only have the cultivation of a Perfected," said Zhang Daifei, who was in charge of investigating Zijia’s information. As he spoke, the original information about Li Shenghong surfaced in the Great Hall.

Beyond some basic data, there was also the projection of Li Shenghong with black hair.

Though he looked exactly like Zijia, there somehow seemed to be a difference.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guangyu’s eyes lit up, and he turned toward another Celestial Immortal.

The other immediately understood and said, "We’ve explored using Divine Powers and the Heavenly Heart Realm secretly, and we can preliminarily ensure that the current Li Shenghong has not been seized by another soul!"

"Moreover, according to battlefield intelligence, there were disciples well-acquainted with Li Shenghong who witnessed him dying with his heart gouged out, then suddenly reviving and becoming a Celestial Immortal on the spot. It doesn’t resemble a seizure at all."

Another Celestial Immortal added, "According to observations from the disciples attending to him, he has been fervently absorbing some basic knowledge in the past few days, including the current situation and the status of cultivation."

"..."

As the messages accumulated, Zhang Guangyu’s gaze grew brighter and he summarized, "With that said, based on all these symptoms, does it entirely match the description of the Awakening of Inherited Wisdom and the birth of a member of the Zhang’s direct line in our clan?!"

As these words were uttered, the breath of the crowd fluctuated for an instant, followed by a bout of silence.

"But, didn’t the clan say that after the Emperor withdrew the bloodlines, there would no longer be any awakening of innate wisdom among us side branches, no emergence of direct lines?" questioned one Celestial Immortal, puzzled.

"Yes, indeed, it’s been said!" someone sighed.

"So, is this an awakening of a direct line or not?" someone else began.

"It’s unclear. There are many records in the clan about the awakening of direct line members, but there isn’t any precedent of someone at the Perfected Realm becoming a Celestial Immortal on the spot. Most awakenings don’t involve an increase in strength but an incredible growth in luck and outstanding development. Apart from that, the only commonality is innate wisdom."

Another silence fell upon the group.

"Could it be a reincarnated monk?" someone suggested.

"Impossible. There can be no reincarnated individuals in the Zhang Family. Even among us side branches, no one could possibly succeed in reincarnation. There’s only one kind of person in the Zhang Family who can possess innate wisdom, and that’s a direct line member!"

"Every Zhang with innate wisdom is a direct line member, all others are side branches. This was an imperial edict directly from the Emperor," stated Zhang Guangyu.

Seeing this, Zhang Daifei spoke up, "Since that is the case, why dither further? Let’s take him directly to the ancestral temple for the rites. If it’s really some Devil trying to seize another’s body, even if he could fool our observation, how could he fool the ancestors?

"But if it is truly an awakening of a Zhang direct line member, then our predicament is surely solvable, and even more possibilities could arise!"

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and eventually turned to Zhang Guangyu.

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Guangyu finally nodded and said, "Agreed!"

...

Once Zijia clarified his own situation and found that the Zhang Family left him unattended, he didn’t make any fuss but began avidly absorbing the basic knowledge of the Zhang Family.

Certain aspects of the Fourth Epoch, though not as supremely powerful as those of the Third Epoch, had all become secrets due to the protracted End of Dharma in the Fifth Epoch.

Therefore, even ordinary information was a valuable knowledge reserve for Zijia.

Learning more never hurts.

After all, in Taiching, he had claimed the status of a reincarnated being, a figure already reincarnated since the Fifth Epoch.

After such peaceful days had passed, the battlefield was cleaned up, and the clan territory had initially stabilized.

On this day, just as Zijia was absorbing knowledge, he paused in his action.

He saw Zhang Guangyu, who had been absent for many days, floating into the courtyard with several others and landing not far from the pavilion where Zijia was.