Chapter 2: A Masterful Hand with the Pen

Elder Jiu! Do not be too pleased too soon; in my view, there is something suspicious about this matter. According to the secret history recorded in our clan, when the ancestral inheritance begins, there should be a divine light illuminating all. However, just now, apart from the green ghostly light, nothing else appeared, and looking at Hu Gao again, his aura has not significantly strengthened; he is likely still just an ordinary physique.

Where else could Hu Gao hold back? Upon opening his eyes, he discovered that he was in a deep, dark cave. Above his head were objects resembling stalactites, glimmering with a black light and adorned with sharp spikes, which looked quite eerie

As soon as the words were spoken, the previously bustling scene fell silent immediately, and all the clan members present knelt down in unison, no one daring to utter a word further

Upon this thought, the old man no longer hesitated. He knelt on one knee and raised his right hand, proclaiming, "All clan members, heed my command, pay your respects to the Guardian Deity!"

The old man furrowed his brow. As the high priest of the clan, he understood the clan's secret history better than anyone else, and he was particularly well-versed in the records of the guardian deity's descent. It would be impossible for him not to harbor doubts, yet what lay before him truly exceeded the limits of his imagination

Bai Wei, you should quickly inform the High Priest about what has happened here! With such a significant matter at hand, the Elder in charge feels unable to make a decision and promptly sends a clever subordinate to deliver the message

"Are you Hu Gao?" he pondered for a moment before tentatively asking

Unfortunately, the play must go on. Hu Gao continued to feign a calm demeanor and said lightly: "When I descended across realms, I sustained severe injuries. It will take at least ten years to regain some of my strength, and during this time, I may fall into a deep slumber. Do not disturb me unless it is of utmost importance!"

The elder was instantly taken aback, his mouth agape, wondering if the recent attack from the restriction had rendered the Guardian Lord dazed. Upon further reflection, it seemed that the inheritor had mentioned before that he could fall asleep at any moment. Could it be that the person before him was someone else?

Who is Hu Gao? "Hu Gao continues to feign ignorance; he currently has no memory of his original body. If he stops pretending, he fears he will be exposed. "Who is Hu Gao? Quickly tell me, who am I?" Hu Gao struggled to rise from the cold, hard ground and walked over to the adjudicator, asking with an anxious expression!

Upon hearing the argument between the two elders, Hu Gao pondered for a moment and roughly understood what was happening. In order to prevent the situation from developing in an unpredictable direction, he decided to take bold and proactive action

Although there was no hint of anything unusual, the old man standing before Hu Gao felt as if a strange resonance had struck his mind, causing him to involuntarily take a half step back, nearly dropping to his knees.

Hugo, who had been pretending to sleep, finally calmed his anxious heart. He believed that as long as he could secure enough time, he would surely be able to adapt to this world with his own abilities

At this moment, Hu Gao could no longer pretend to be any guardian deity. Trembling, he asked, "Who are you? Where am I? What has happened?"

Elder Judge, please send the guard team to escort the heir back to the family forbidden grounds, ensuring the safety of the guardian. Although we have done a good job keeping the details of this sacrificial event confidential, the current situation in Ning City is different from the past. I fear that there are many spies from the Lang clan mingling among us, and we must not let our guard down at this moment

This is a vocal technique mastered by Hu Gao during his previous life while studying ethnic vocal music, with a sound that resonates like a great bell tolling, deep and vibrating, echoing throughout the entire venue

The old man, upon hearing these words, felt a chill in his heart. He temporarily set aside his doubts while looking at the map and the book, saying, "I shall faithfully adhere to the will of the guardian deity. As the high priest of the clan, I am unworthy and incompetent, which has led my people into dire straits. I hope that the esteemed guardian deity can restore strength soon and lead our people to reclaim their former glory"

"Elder Judicator, previously when the Guardian Deity was awake, he mentioned that he could fall into slumber at any time. Could it be that due to the arrival of the Deity, his divine essence has become so powerful that it has caused him to lose all memories of his former self?" A guard behind him, emboldened, stepped forward and spoke weakly

Hu Gao spoke these words without any pressure; he had read quite a few books about the inheritance of descent, and they were likely quite similar. At the very least, they could be used to buy some time.

As soon as he finished speaking, he discovered that Hu Gao had collapsed to the ground once again

"Impudent! You lowly beings dare to doubt my authority? Kneel down at once!" Hu Gaosheng took a deep breath, gathering it in his chest, and finally let out a loud shout through a resonance of his nasal cavity and brain cavity.

"Yes!" replied a stout old man, bending down and speaking in a deep voice

The scene was extraordinarily bizarre. The old man stared at Hu Gao for a long time without receiving any response. With great courage, he lifted his head to take a look and nearly turned to stone. The guardian, Lord Shen, had fallen into a deep sleep so quickly? What on earth happened during this cross-border incident? How could it have caused such severe harm to the lord?

Upon hearing these words, Hu Gao thought to himself that if this old fellow shamelessly demanded any techniques or secrets of inheritance, the act could not continue. Startled, he quickly closed his eyes and slowly lay back down on the altar.

It seems that this unusual arrival is indeed different from the previous inheritances, and the path to the family's prosperity is likely still a long way to go

After a violent jolt, in the brief span of a season's dream, before Hu Gao could even enter the main performance, he felt as if his entire body had been struck by lightning, nearly fainting from the pain

The elder of judgment knelt on the ground, his face pale with fear. He had just run frantically, and upon reaching the forbidden area, he actually forgot to deactivate the barrier before entering, nearly causing the guardian spirit to perish. Fortunately, heaven favored our great Hu tribe, as the barrier automatically shut down after being triggered once. Otherwise, he feared that even taking his own life would not suffice to atone for his sins

The most important issue is facing a family crisis that has not been encountered in thousands of years. He feels a profound sense of helplessness. At this moment, many family members are present. If they were to learn of the failure of the sacrificial rites and the - diagram - book, and that the revival of the family is hopeless, how would he explain this situation?

Hu Clan? Heir? Hu Gao once again covered his head, "My head hurts so much! I remember now, I am Hu Gao! I am Hu Gao!"

Hu Gao was so frightened that his heart nearly leaped out of his chest; he himself had not anticipated that he would dare to take such a dangerous action

Hail to the Guardian Deity! Everyone shouted in unison, their voices deafening!

Just as Hu Gao felt a bit smug for finally finding someone on his side, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

You are the heir of our Hu clan! In the future, you must lead the family towards the hope of revival! The Grand Elder of Judgment felt that his mind was not sufficient... He, who has always been responsible for the family guard team, has always looked up to the High Priest, but this time he began to doubt whether he had made a mistake...

I am deeply fearful and have forgotten that the power of the Guardian Deity has not yet been restored, causing you to be startled

"The Light of the Deities? That is merely a few words from a book, without any specific description of what kind of light it truly is. I believe you, Second Elder, are overthinking this. Just now, we witnessed the process of Hu Gao's soul dissipating with our own eyes. If the ancestral sacrifice had failed, how would you explain who is standing before you now?"