Chapter 993: Heavenly Dragon Order
This youth has white hair, resembling a child with crane-like features, his eyes are bright. From Ao Feng and others' expressions, it's evident that this youth holds a rather astonishing rank, though he appears young. His eyes are exceptionally deep, and a faint aura of authority surrounds him, an aura surpassing Ao Feng's. If confronting his Ancestor Dragon Bloodline, he can still, through his power, suppress its influence and remain unaffected.
This youth is definitely not simple.
"Welcome, Ancestor!" The elders quickly bowed in greeting upon seeing him, their attitude even more respectful than towards Ao Feng.
"Ancestor?"
Ye Xuan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise. Does this mean the youth before him is a venerable figure of the Dragon Clan?
How extraordinary indeed.
"Ancestor, you've emerged?" Ao Feng exclaimed joyfully.
"If I didn't come out, the Dragon Clan's reputation might be completely lost." The youth shook his head, causing those elders who intended to make Ye Xuan hand over his Ancestor Dragon Bloodline to feel embarrassed.
"Ancestor, regarding this matter..." Ao Feng said with a bitter smile.
The youth waved his hand, then his starry eyes gazed at Ye Xuan, sizing him up from head to toe, nodding slightly. On his slightly youthful face, a hint of sigh emerged: "I once thought no one in this world could gain the Ancestor Dragon's recognition, yet someone has done it."
Uncertain of this mysterious ancestor's attitude, Ye Xuan remained cautious, merely cupping his hands in respect.
"The Ancestor Dragon Bloodline is indeed supreme, yet perhaps it's precisely because of its immense importance that no one in the Dragon Clan could acquire it. Now, since you have obtained it, you are evidently fated to it, and even the Ancestor Dragon has agreed, we dare not say much further." The youth, though appearing youthful, spoke with maturity, his voice calm.
"But he is not of our Dragon Clan." An elder hesitated.
"Slow-witted!" The youth glared at the Dragon Clan elder, "Ye Xuan possesses the Dragon Clan Bloodline, how is he not one of us? It's just a small procedure that's missing."
Then he paused, looking at Ye Xuan, "Ye Xuan, I wonder if you have any reluctance in joining our Dragon Island?"
Upon hearing, Ye Xuan, without further contemplation, swiftly cupped his hands, saying: "I couldn't wish for more."
He naturally understood that this highly esteemed ancestor within the Dragon Clan was considering a way out for him.
For him, undoubtedly the best condition, allowing the Dragon Clan elders a graceful retreat.
After all, Ye Xuan possessing the Ancestor Dragon Bloodline, not joining the Dragon Clan would not be acceptable in any manner, within the Dragon Clan, none would agree.
The youth nodded, then with a flip of his palm, a golden token appeared in his hand. Looking at Ye Xuan, he then said: "My friend, this is the Heavenly Dragon Order of our Dragon Clan. In our Clan, no more than five possess this token. With this, you are an elder of the Clan, sharing equal status with the Clan Leader."
"Heavenly Dragon Order?"
Ye Xuan looked at the token in the elder ancestor's hand, then at Ao Feng and others' slightly changing expressions, somewhat understanding in his heart. This so-called Heavenly Dragon Order is surely extremely prestigious within the Dragon Clan, otherwise, it couldn't grant equal status with the Clan Leader.
"Ancestor, the Heavenly Dragon Order is extraordinary, only elders with high status and remarkable contributions in our Dragon Clan are qualified to hold it. Now to suddenly give it to an outsider, might it be unwise?" An elder couldn't help but say. The Heavenly Dragon Order grants immense power, indeed higher than these elders, typically held by individuals of great renown within the Clan like the Supreme Elder, Clan Leader, Great Elder, those who are the decision-makers of the Clan, are qualified to hold this token.
But now, this token is meant to be given to the halfway in Ye Xuan, how could this not astonish them greatly.
The other elders were also looking at each other, even Ao Feng showed some hesitation. It seems the Ancestor Dragon intends to hand over the Heavenly Dragon Order to Ye Xuan. Once Ye Xuan holds the Heavenly Dragon Order, not only those in the Dragon Clan, but even those with some Dragon Clan bloodline would be suppressed by the Heavenly Dragon Order, granting Ye Xuan immediate esteemed authority in the Clan.
"I said, Ye Xuan is no longer an outsider."
The youth spoke calmly, waving to Ao Feng and others, then looking at Ye Xuan, smiling: "Ye Xuan, do you wish to accept this Heavenly Dragon Order?"
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Clan elders frowned, the Heavenly Dragon Order is invaluable, how could it be lightly bestowed to others, and now the ancestor even asks if Ye Xuan wants to accept the Heavenly Dragon Order, isn't this allowing the youth to gain a huge benefit?
Ye Xuan gazed at the gentle-looking mysterious youth, internally smirking, indeed a mature plan is superior, clearly understanding the importance of the Ancestor Dragon Bloodline to the Dragon Clan, in this situation, they understand having Ye Xuan hand over the Ancestor Dragon Bloodline is not sensible, furthermore even if a method to extract it exists, currently among the younger generation of the Dragon Clan, few could accept this Ancestor Dragon Bloodline.
Therefore, it's better to include Ye Xuan onto the Dragon Clan's grand vessel, favorably handling the situation.
As for granting the Heavenly Dragon Order to Ye Xuan, certainly, it carries significant authority, but should Ye Xuan misuse it, the Dragon Clan evidently has ways to respond, so after all, they didn't pay a heavy price, but maximized retaining the Ancestor Dragon Bloodline within the Clan.
Saying this indeed, but the fact that the ancestor could bravely allow Ye Xuan to hold the Heavenly Dragon Order certainly surprised Ye Xuan, he originally thought escaping today's dilemma would be difficult, didn't expect their peaceful means to resolve it.
"Since the elder has spoken, the junior naturally dares not refuse."
Ye Xuan bowed respectfully, perhaps this is the best solution for the current issue, otherwise, these Dragon Clan elders couldn't bear letting the Ancestor Dragon Bloodline fall into someone entirely unrelated.
Ancestor Dragon Bloodline is a supreme bloodline, Ye Xuan being of the Dragon Clan bloodline, after all, is not entirely an outsider.
The youth seeing this, a smile emerged on his face, saying: "In this way, you will be an elder of our Dragon Clan from now on. If the clan faces difficulties in the future, my friend, don't forget to lend a hand."
"It is only right."
Ye Xuan nodded, understanding well. Though this elder status carries influence, clearly, he currently lacks the qualification to meddle in Dragon Clan affairs, besides he lacks the interest to handle the Dragon Clan's matters. Everyone understands, granting him this identity aims to bind him with the Clan, as for him, joining the Dragon Clan perhaps isn't bad, providing him benefits to utilize the Clan's reputation in future ventures.