Nie Family.

In a purple-red room filled with the searing aura of flames, an old man sat cross-legged on a Meditation Cushion. The cushion was scarlet, with runes flowing over it, and each rune slowly seeped into the old man's body, circulating a round of qi, then exhaled by the old man.

The old man appeared frail, as if his entire body had no flesh, only skin, like withered grass, skin stretched over bones. His eyes were sunken very deep, giving a skeletal impression.

Suddenly.

The old man opened his eyes and glanced at the closed door, saying, "Come in."

Creak.

Upon receiving permission, the door slowly opened, and a young man walked in with utmost respect.

"Sit." The old man was not surprised by the young man's arrival. He pointed to the ground beside him.

The young man wore a blue long robe, with a fair complexion, looking like a scholar. His hair was upright, hands empty, eyes extremely deep and bright; he exuded an atmosphere of tranquility, indifference, and confident composure from his being, not feigned, but from his very bones.

The young man walked in front of the old man and bowed respectfully, "Old Ancestor."

The young man sat down.

The young man's name was Nie Gu.

"Nie Gu, tomorrow is your wedding day." The old man spoke with a voice carrying the taste of decay over the years.

The old man was the Old Ancestor of the Nie Family, already nine million years old, one of the oldest Old Monsters in the War Ancient Sky Realm.

From a long, long time ago, the Nie Family Old Ancestor had withdrawn from worldly affairs. Today, ninety-nine percent of the Martial Cultivators in War Ancient Sky had long forgotten his existence, only a few powerful individuals from First-Order Powers had vaguely heard of him.

"Old Ancestor, Nie Gu thanks you for your nurture." The young man's eyes suddenly dimmed by a fraction. He knew the Old Ancestor's lifespan was nearly at its end. Perhaps, after his wedding, he might die?

"Nie Gu, I have outlived far too many enemies and old friends from my time. This life is very satisfying." The Nie Family Old Ancestor smiled; although he was smiling, his aged face had no trace of flesh, only skin on bones, making it appear sinister and horrifying.

Then, the Nie Family Old Ancestor said, "The thing I'm most proud of in my life is that in the last few thousand years of my dwindling lifespan, the Nie Family produced a genius like you. It is a great favor from the heavens to me. Nie Gu, I have great expectations for you. In this life, what I most longed for, sought, and endlessly pursued was to one day Ascend to the Grand Cosmos World. Sadly, my talent was limited. Not to mention Ascending to the Grand Cosmos World, I couldn't even reach Great Luo Heaven or Traceless Heaven."

"Old Ancestor, I promise you. I will do my utmost to Ascend to the Grand Cosmos World someday." Nie Gu replied earnestly.

"I believe in you. Nie Gu, how is the cultivation of the 'Triple Layered Yuan Transformation' going?" The Nie Family Old Ancestor asked with some anticipation.

"I've reached the Second Transformation."

"Good! Good!! Wonderful!!!" On the aged, shriveled face of the Nie Family Old Ancestor, a tinge of scarlet appeared, very excited.

'Triple Layered Yuan Transformation' is the greatest achievement of his life, a Secret Technique he spent millions of years researching, a very, very formidable Secret Technique.

When the 'Triple Layered Yuan Transformation' Secret Technique is performed, it can temporarily elevate one's strength by onefold, twofold, or even threefold—an extremely astonishing Secret Technique.

However, although the Secret Technique was created by the Nie Family Old Ancestor himself, the truth is, in this lifetime, having exhausted all his strength, he managed to cultivate it only to the Second Transformation.

In contrast, Nie Gu, who is now only over two thousand years old, having cultivated for just over two thousand years, has also reached the Second Transformation of the 'Triple Layered Yuan Transformation.'

This comparison underscores how terrifying Nie Gu's talent for martial cultivation is.

"Rest assured, Old Ancestor, I will continue to strive to cultivate the 'Triple Layered Yuan Transformation' to the Third Transformation as soon as possible." Nie Gu respectfully nodded his promise.

The Nie Family Old Ancestor smiled and nodded, feeling some pity as well; his lifespan was near its end, yet he wouldn't have the chance to witness Nie Gu cultivating to the Third Transformation personally. Then, he asked, "How's the cultivation of the 'Nine Deaths Technique' going?"

The 'Nine Deaths Technique,' which the Nie Family Old Ancestor acquired from a set of Ruins during his youth, is a martial skill that transcends the Mortal Shedding Level, of extremely high Rank.

Moreover, all nine moves of the 'Nine Deaths Technique' are killing techniques of incredibly astonishing power. The 'Nine Deaths Technique' was also the greatest reliance of the Nie Family Old Ancestor during his rampant younger years, establishing a vast foundation for the Nie Family.

The Nie Family Old Ancestor truly withheld nothing. In the final days of his life span, he fully imparted the 'Nine Deaths Technique' to Nie Gu.

In addition, over nine million years, throughout generations of the Nie Family's Direct Lineage, he never imparted this most treasured martial skill of his to anyone.

In his own words, he said he would rather bury the 'Nine Deaths Technique' than let it be insulted.

Fortunately, the heavens were kind to him. During his last days, the Nie Family produced a Nie Gu.

"Reporting to Old Ancestor, I have cultivated the 'Nine Deaths Technique' to the third move—Hook Dragon's Death." Nie Gu replied solemnly.

"The third move?" The Nie Family Old Ancestor's eyes brightened, then burst into laughter: "Good! Good!! Very good!!! Nie Gu, you have truly given me a surprise..."

The more excited the Nie Family Old Ancestor became, the more scarlet his face turned.

He spent his whole life reaching only the fourth move. Now, Nie Gu has reached the third move. In the future, achieving the seventh, eighth, or even ninth move is not impossible?

"Nie Gu. You must never neglect the 'Triple Layered Yuan Transformation' and the 'Nine Deaths Technique.' Make sure to cultivate them to their highest levels." The Nie Family Old Ancestor, after some moderation in his laughter, spoke seriously.

"Yes." Nie Gu nodded respectfully, "Rest assured, Old Ancestor; I guarantee it."

"You're a good child. I believe in you." The Nie Family Old Ancestor nodded.

In these two thousand years, he treated Nie Gu as his own grandson, personally guiding him.

Nie Gu's performance was truly remarkable, not only in his talent for martial cultivation but also in his character. The Nie Family Old Ancestor believed in Nie Gu's promise.

"Old Ancestor, is your lifespan really nearly at an end?" Nie Gu raised his head, his deep eyes filled with worry and a hint of sighing.

"Good child, for man, death is inevitable. I have lived for a very, very long time, and I have no regrets." The Nie Family Old Ancestor consoled.

"Old Ancestor, indeed, you have lived long enough." Nie Gu suddenly... suddenly smiled, and in an instant, his aura!!! Changed! Transformed! In the previous second, he was filled with calm, worry, sigh, and reluctance, but in this second, he turned into a coldness, a ruthlessness, an anticipation.

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