Chapter 6 The First Destiny Clan Member, Reincarnation of the Great Emperor!

Chapter 6: Chapter 6: The First Destiny Clan Member, Reincarnation of the Great Emperor!

Hearing the conversations around him, Julian Mercer finally understood what had happened.

His figure flashed.

He disappeared from the spot.

Meanwhile, Adrian Mercer was struggling to move forward.

His chest rose and fell rapidly as he gasped for breath.

Sweat poured down his face like rain.

His vision had become extremely blurry. The road ahead had already turned into a vague mess of shapes and shadows, leaving him only able to rely on instinct to find his way home.

But his body had been pushed far beyond its limits.

He had suffered severe injuries, endured the long journey back, and exhausted almost every bit of strength he possessed.

Finally, his legs gave way.

His body staggered.

He lost his balance and fell toward the ground.

The back of his head was about to strike the stone road.

Whoosh!

A cool breeze brushed across his face.

Adrian suddenly felt the sensation of falling disappear.

Someone had grabbed his arm.

He slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was a handsome man dressed in white.

His features were refined, his posture straight, and his temperament carried a natural sense of authority.

Because they were so close, Adrian could clearly see his face.

Those familiar features stirred something deep within his memories.

His eyes widened.

"Patriarch...?"

His spirits suddenly lifted.

A faint brilliance returned to his eyes.

He stared at the man before him in disbelief.

When Adrian was young, he had been fortunate enough to accompany his father and meet the Patriarch several times.

At that time, Julian Mercer had already been a legendary figure within the Mercer Family.

His various achievements had made Adrian secretly regard him as an idol.

But hadn’t the Patriarch entered seclusion six years ago?

Rumors had even claimed that his breakthrough had failed and that he had already died.

So why was he standing here now?

The shock was so great that Adrian briefly wondered whether he was hallucinating.

Then he felt the warmth of Julian’s hand around his arm.

The sensation was real.

This wasn’t a dream.

Julian pulled him upright.

Adrian’s body trembled.

Feeling the warmth coming from his Patriarch’s hand, his eyes gradually reddened.

The memories of the past few days came rushing back.

He had once been a respected Clan genius.

A promising disciple of the Aldercrest Order.

He had once believed that his future was bright.

Then everything had changed.

His Dantian had shattered.

His cultivation had collapsed.

The Order had expelled him.

The people who once surrounded him with smiles had suddenly looked at him with contempt.

The Senior Brothers who once called him Junior Brother had called him useless.

A genius had become a cripple almost overnight.

The humiliation, despair, and grievances he had suppressed throughout the journey finally broke through the moment he stood before the Patriarch he had admired since childhood.

Adrian’s shoulders shook.

Tears gathered in his eyes.

Then he began to sob.

Julian could only sigh quietly.

He reached out and gently patted Adrian’s back.

"It’s good that you’re back."

His voice was calm and reassuring.

While speaking, however, Julian’s eyes flashed.

He activated the Chaos Dao Eye.

Information immediately appeared before him.

[Name: Adrian Mercer]

[Cultivation: Half-crippled (Original: Houtian Realm Stage 1)]

[Bone Structure: Half-crippled (Original: Upper Grade)]

[Comprehension: Genius]

[Fortune: Golden (Things turn for the better after reaching an extreme)]

[Talent: Mortal Body]

[Fated Opportunity: Reincarnation of an Ancient Great Emperor. After the Dantian was shattered, he was expelled from the Order. While wandering outside, he accidentally received an Immortal Fire poured into his body from the heavens. He is currently undergoing a transformation, which will be completed in one day!]

Julian’s eyes narrowed.

So that was it.

He had finally confirmed it.

This junior of the Mercer Family was a genuine child of destiny.

A shattered Dantian.

The reincarnation of an Ancient Great Emperor.

An Immortal Fire descending from the heavens.

His luck was practically overflowing.

The System’s voice immediately sounded.

[Ding! Current target discovered. Investment can trigger a Golden-Grade return.]

[Invest one Marrow Cleansing Pill to obtain ten bottles of Vajra Pills.]

[Invest the Profound Rank, Low-Grade Martial Technique Thunderclap Palm to obtain the Earth Rank, Top Grade Martial Technique Purple Thunder Palm.]

[Invest the Profound Rank, Low-Grade Cultivation Method Qi Induction Art to obtain the Earth Rank, Top Grade Cultivation Method Pure Yang Technique.]

Julian stared at the generous rewards.

His breathing became slightly heavier.

These were extraordinary returns.

He took a slow breath.

Then he quietly turned his wrist beneath his sleeve.

A Marrow Cleansing Pill appeared in his hand.

He held it out to Adrian.

"Swallow this."

"It will help with your injuries."

Julian didn’t explain anything else.

Adrian didn’t hesitate.

He accepted the pill and swallowed it immediately.

The Marrow Cleansing Pill entered his abdomen.

Instantly, pure medicinal power spread through his limbs and bones.

A warm current flowed throughout his body.

Adrian’s pale complexion gradually became rosy.

His internal injuries began recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.

His muscles regained strength.

His exhausted body slowly recovered.

However, his shattered Dantian remained unchanged.

Even so, every other injury within his body had been restored.

Adrian suddenly felt as though he had been reborn.

His body was filled with strength once again.

Although he still couldn’t cultivate normally, he no longer looked like someone who had been on the verge of death.

He looked down at his hands.

Then he hurriedly straightened his clothes and bowed.

"Thank you for the Patriarch’s gift!"

He didn’t know exactly how valuable the Medicinal Pill was.

But a pill capable of restoring all his internal injuries within such a short period was something he had never heard of.

Even within the Aldercrest Order, he had never heard of a Divine Pill with such astonishing effects.

Its value was obvious.

A wave of warmth rose within Adrian’s heart.

He knew that his cultivation was ruined.

He had lost the value he once possessed.

The Senior Brothers of the Order had called him trash.

And Adrian had already accepted that reality.

After all, being allowed to return to the Mercer Family without being despised was already a blessing.

Yet the Patriarch had personally given him such a precious Medicinal Pill.

For someone who believed he had already lost everything, this was almost impossible to comprehend.

Julian looked at Adrian’s deeply moved expression.

Then his voice became firm.

"That Aldercrest Order failed to recognize the jade in front of them."

"They were blind."

"In the future, this Patriarch will personally visit the Aldercrest Order."

"And I will demand justice for you."

The moment those words were spoken, the surrounding Mercer Family members erupted into an uproar.

Everyone knew exactly what kind of existence the Aldercrest Order was.

Its influence extended across several surrounding cities.

Its Order Master was a renowned Origin Sea Realm cultivator whose power was enough to shake the region.

Many families regarded it as an honor if one of their younger members could join the Order.

And the Order Master wasn’t the only powerful existence within it.

There were also Grand Elders and numerous Elders.

Many of those Elders were Purple Mansion Realm powerhouses.

Such a force was terrifying.

Even the City Lord wouldn’t casually provoke it.

Yet their Patriarch had just declared that he would personally go there to demand justice for Adrian.

The Mercer Family members felt their hearts tremble.

But immediately afterward, excitement replaced their shock.

Adrian had become a cripple.

He had already lost his cultivation.

And Julian was still willing to stand behind him.

Then what about the other younger members of the Clan?

If one of them were ever bullied by outsiders, wouldn’t the Patriarch stand up for them as well?

The thought made the Mercer Family members feel a deep sense of pride.

Their Patriarch wasn’t only powerful.

He protected his people.

Adrian, the person involved, was even more stunned.

His eyes were red.

Tears remained in them.

He had never imagined that the Patriarch would be willing to risk his life for someone who had become a useless person.

Even though Adrian had suffered humiliation within the Aldercrest Order, he couldn’t bear the thought of Julian risking his life for him.

He knew how powerful the Order was.

And he knew the current strength of the Mercer Family.

"Patriarch..."

"Let’s forget about demanding justice for now."

"The Aldercrest Order is too powerful."

"I’m already a useless person."

"You don’t need to take such a risk for me."

"If something happens to you because of me..."

"My heart will never be at peace."

Julian looked at him.

"Useless person?"

His voice suddenly became stern.

"Ridiculous."

Adrian froze.

Julian continued.

"Who told you that a shattered Dantian means you’re a useless person?"

Adrian stared at him blankly.

Julian’s voice carried through the courtyard.

"A shattered Dantian isn’t necessarily the end of a person’s path."

"It may instead be the beginning of a completely different one."

"Destruction comes before construction."

"As long as the heart within you remains unbroken, there will always be a chance for things to turn around."

Adrian’s pupils trembled.

Julian looked at him for a moment before continuing.

"This Patriarch will give you one sentence."

"Remember it."

"It is also something I want every junior of the Mercer Family to remember."

The surrounding Mercer Family members immediately became attentive.

Every young Clan member straightened and listened carefully.

Julian’s voice was calm, but every word carried weight.

"Never decide that your life is over merely because you’ve fallen."

"Until your heart gives up..."

"...your path has not ended."

The courtyard became completely silent.

Every Mercer Family junior listened intently.

And Adrian stood there, tears still in his eyes, staring at the Patriarch before him.

For the first time since his Dantian had been shattered...

A faint spark returned to his eyes.