Aside from the Immemorial Golden Dragon and Undying Phoenix, the two supreme clans, Xin Ci also encountered spirit beasts rarely seen in human territories such as the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox, Sacred Flame Lion, and Earth Spirit Tiger.
After transforming, these spirit beasts were, without exception, handsome men and beautiful women. Most of the transformed demonic beasts were also more robust and taller than humans.
Many people had already gathered at the Dragon Ancestor Ceremony. The Immemorial Golden Dragon and the Undying Phoenix, the two supreme races of the Beast God Valley, had also arrived near the sacrificial altar beneath the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree.
Xin Ci saw some familiar figures from afar. Feng Jin Yao had also come to the Dragon Ancestor Ceremony.
However, she was currently speaking with a woman beside her, dressed in fiery red attire.
From their cheerful conversation, it was evident that Feng Jin Yao and the woman had a good relationship.
But Xin Ci didn't pay much attention. He felt the two Eternal Dao Seals on his body reacting more and more intensely.
It seemed that the last Eternal Dao Seal was indeed near the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree.
While talking with her sister, Feng Jin Xuan, Feng Jin Yao unintentionally noticed Xin Ci standing among the other demonic beasts, her expression showing surprise.
"Strange, isn't Senior Xin Ci an Immemorial Golden Dragon? Why didn't he arrive with the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan and instead came to the other demonic beast crowds?"
"Jin Yao, what's wrong?"
Seeing her sister suddenly distracted, Feng Jin Xuan asked curiously.
Feng Jin Yao quickly withdrew her gaze, turned back to her sister, and said, "Nothing, I just saw my lifesaver from before."
"Lifesaver? You mean the senior you and Uncle Feng Hao Cang mentioned? Then I have to see what that person looks like!" Feng Jin Xuan playfully teased her sister with a smile.
Thus, Feng Jin Xuan followed Feng Jin Yao's gaze and saw a young man in white standing quietly among the ordinary demonic beasts.
Although Xin Ci stood there with a calm expression, Feng Jin Xuan could feel that the Immemorial Golden Dragon aura emanating from him was extraordinary.
"That fellow is indeed unusual. His demonic energy has likely reached Saint Tier Four Stars, and he has a great potential to cultivate the Immemorial Golden Scale Art of the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan to the Great Accomplishment realm," Feng Jin Xuan said with a solemn expression after carefully observing Xin Ci. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Feng Jin Yao nodded upon hearing this. She had witnessed Xin Ci's strength outside the Beast God Valley and naturally knew of his extraordinariness.
"However..."
Feng Jin Xuan paused, then frowned slightly, and continued, "With his Saint Tier Four Star strength, coupled with his talent for cultivating the Golden Scale Art to Great Accomplishment, that fellow should have a considerable reputation in Heavenly Demon City."
"Why have we never heard of him before?"
Feng Jin Xuan voiced the point that felt off to her.
Feng Jin Yao, upon hearing this, guessed, "Could he be a hidden genius of the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan?"
"It's unlikely. Because, as it stands, Jin Yao Yang's displayed talent is unmatched within the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan. Even if his strength is good, he's still slightly inferior to Jin Yao Yang."
"In comparison, I believe the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan would value Jin Yao Yang more, and they wouldn't need to bother hiding this genius," Feng Jin Xuan shook her head and denied.
Feng Jin Yao pondered for a moment, feeling that her sister's words made sense.
Then she asked again, "Sister, is Jin Yao Yang really that powerful?"
"Of course. Jin Yao Yang is a genius of the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan in recent years. Although he hasn't reached the Emperor Tier yet, his vast demonic energy is not much different from that of an Emperor Tier demonic beast."
"Ten years ago, he even tore apart a Death Demon Spider with a strength of Emperor Tier One Star. The Immemorial Golden Dragon clan already regards him as their future young patriarch."
"At this Dragon Ancestor Ceremony, Jin Yao Yang is also the most anticipated figure among all the demonic beasts."
Hearing Feng Jin Xuan's high praise for Jin Yao Yang, Feng Jin Yao's bright eyes flickered, and a hint of worry appeared on her pretty face.
"Sister, do you have confidence in defeating Jin Yao Yang?"
"Fifty-fifty, I'd say."
As a highly valued genius of the Undying Phoenix clan, Feng Jin Xuan naturally did not fear Jin Yao Yang, but she also dared not underestimate him.
However, this Dragon Ancestor Ceremony was not primarily about combat but about seeing who could gain the most recognition from the divine tree and receive the Dragon Ancestor's blessing.
As the two sisters were conversing, the Dragon Ancestor's sacrificial platform suddenly glowed with a mysterious radiance.
All the demonic beasts present were drawn to the changes on the Dragon Ancestor's platform, and the noise immediately subsided.
When the light faded, a frail, white-haired old man, holding a scepter adorned with a dragon-grasping pearl, appeared on the platform.
Despite his aged appearance, his demonic energy was enough to shock many of the demonic beasts present.
This white-haired old man's demonic energy realm had reached Emperor Tier Three Stars, equivalent to a human cultivator of the Three-Star Great Emperor level.
Moreover, his prestige in the Beast God Valley was immense, second only to the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors.
The reason was none other than the fact that this white-haired old man was the only Immemorial Golden Dragon that had existed since the inception of the Beast God Valley. He was also a dragon race survivor from the war sixty thousand years ago between the Underworld God clan and the myriad beings of the Eternal Continent. He had even personally witnessed legendary figures such as the Eternal Emperor, the Underworld God King, and the Ancient Dragon Ancestor.
All the demonic beasts at the Dragon Ancestor Ceremony showed him immense respect.
Upon seeing the white-haired old man appear, Feng Jin Yao's small mouth parted in surprise. She whispered to Feng Jin Xuan beside her, "Is this year's Dragon Ancestor Ceremony this grand? Even Old Master Jin Mo, who has been in seclusion for years, has come to the ceremony. This is truly astonishing."
"This is indeed a bit strange. Old Master Jin Mo has always kept to himself and never involved himself in worldly affairs. Even in past Dragon Ancestor Ceremonies, Old Master Jin Mo did not appear."
"Why is it so special this year that Old Master Jin Mo would attend?"
Feng Jin Xuan was also perplexed. A thought suddenly flashed through her mind, and she worried, "Could something unexpected happen today?"
Other demonic beasts also whispered among themselves below, discussing the elder named Jin Mo.
Mu Qing Qing, within the consciousness space, also observed Jin Mo on the platform and felt a slight sense of relief. "Fortunately, although this elder of the Immemorial Golden Dragon clan is old, his strength is not top-tier. As long as the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors do not appear, I have a way to help Xin Ci conceal his human aura."
Jin Mo glanced sternly at the many demonic beasts present. Without speaking much, he simply stated, "The Dragon Ancestor Ceremony now begins!"
As a resonant voice rang out, all the demonic beasts fell silent.
Xin Ci noticed that the eyes of all the demonic beasts contained anticipation, as if they desperately wished to gain the recognition of the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree.
"All demonic beasts participating in the Dragon Ancestor Ceremony have one chance to reveal their respective demonic energies before the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree and attempt to communicate with the divine tree."
"Communication with the divine tree will proceed in sequence, starting with the young demonic beast of the Golden Winged Thunder Roc clan."
As soon as the words fell, the young demonic beast of the Golden Winged Thunder Roc clan walked onto the sacrificial platform and approached the divine tree to attempt to receive the Dragon Ancestor's blessing.