I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

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Li Chen shook his head and gave a vague reply: "I know very little about my ancestors."

"Then who is your reclusive master? Someone who could have nurtured someone like you must be extraordinary!"

Li Chen maintained his image as a reclusive master, calmly saying, "I have no teacher; all my learning comes from my own perception of the Way of Nature, and through trial and error."

"Self-taught?!" The old wizard Canggu and the wizards behind him who were listening intently were all stunned!

Reaching the Saint Realm through self-study? This is simply unheard of! This further confirms the terrifying talent of the "Elven Royal Blood"!
The old wizard Canggu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart. He looked around and said in a majestic tone, "You may all step back. I have important matters to discuss with the saint alone."

Once only Li Chen and Cang Gu remained in the longhouse, the old wizard Cang Gu made a move that surprised even Li Chen.

He straightened his robes, then knelt down directly before Li Chen, his forehead touching the ground, his voice utterly earnest:

"Your Holiness, on behalf of the Frostwolf Tribe and all the descendants of the Northern Elves, I implore you to inherit the position of 'Ancestor of the Witches'!"

Li Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, and he offered a gesture of support: "High Priest, what is the meaning of this? What makes you think of the position of the Ancestor of the Witches?"

The old sorcerer, Cang Gu, raised his head, his eyes gleaming with fervor and hope, and began to recount a long-forgotten history: "Holy One, please allow me to speak! Thousands of years ago, this vast northern land was not the fragmented state of affairs with numerous warlords and dynasties that it is today."
That was a golden age ruled by a supreme 'Witch Ancestor'! The Witch Ancestor possessed unparalleled power to communicate with the stars and command nature, protecting all his people who believed in nature.

His voice was filled with reminiscence and sorrow: "However, the last ancestor of witches unfortunately perished in a great battle against extraterrestrial demons, failing to leave behind a complete legacy. Since then, the 'secret realm' left by the ancestor of witches has closed, and our lineage of witches has gradually declined."

Having lost its leader, and with the organization splitting into numerous factions scattered in all directions, other cultivation systems, especially those of the martial artists from human dynasties, began to rise and take the lead.

Cang Gu looked at Li Chen with burning eyes: "According to ancient prophecies and the instructions left by the first ancestor of witches, only those who possess the purest blood of the Starry Sky Elf Emperor and reach the Saint Realm through their own power can become true saints."
Only then will you be qualified to reopen the Ancestor's Secret Realm, obtain the complete Ancestor's legacy, and lead all of us, his natural companions, to recreate our former glory! Your Excellency, you are the one foretold! We beg you to grant our request and inherit the position of Ancestor!

Li Chen was indeed not very interested in inheriting the so-called "Ancestor of Witches" position.

He was originally the emperor of the Tian Ce Dynasty, possessing a vast empire and immense power, capable of deciding the life and death of millions with a single word.

As for strength, he had already reached the Saint Realm at a young age, standing at the pinnacle of this world. Opening an ancient secret realm held little appeal for him.

After all, his main practice was not pure shamanism, and with his current level of cultivation, the auxiliary effect of external objects has been greatly reduced.

So, facing the old sorcerer Canggu's eager and pleading gaze, he simply waved his hand indifferently, his tone carrying an unquestionable distance: "The position of the sorcerer ancestor is of great importance, let's discuss this matter again."

The old wizard Canggu's enthusiasm and expectations were instantly cooled, as if doused with a bucket of ice water.

But he dared not show it in the slightest, much less insist. After all, the person before him was a saint whose strength far surpassed his own, possessing the legendary imperial bloodline, and it was already rare for him to be so calm. He quickly suppressed his disappointment and respectfully replied, "Yes, yes, Your Excellency, you must be tired from your journey. This matter is indeed not urgent. I will arrange a place for you to rest first."

The old shaman personally led Li Chen to the best longhouse in the tribe.

The longhouse was built with huge icy woods, and the interior was lined with thick, warm animal hides. The air was filled with a faint scent of pine and herbs, and there were even a few pots of strange ice flowers that could bloom in the extreme cold in the corners. It was clear that it had been prepared with care.

Li Chen was quite satisfied with this and nodded slightly. This trip to the Northland confirmed the connection between his bloodline and the Elven race, so it was a worthwhile journey.

After Li Chen rested, Kathryn, who had been waiting outside for news, couldn't wait to come to the residence of High Priest Canggu.

She asked cautiously, "High Priest, what happened just now? What is Master Urg's lineage?"

The old wizard Canggu sighed, his face filled with regret and complex emotions. He told Katrilan about the unusual phenomenon of the Bloodline Tracing Stone and Li Chen's possession of pure elven royal blood, then said with deep sorrow:

"Who could have imagined that such a pure inheritor of royal blood truly exists in this world! He is the chosen one prophesied to open the secret realm of the Witch Ancestor and lead our race to regain its glory!"

But this sage has reached the pinnacle of power, possesses a detached nature, and seems to have no attachment to power. I earnestly requested him to inherit the position of the Ancestral Witch, but he only declined with the excuse of "discussing it further." Alas.

Katril was also shocked when she heard this. Although she had guessed that Li Chen had an extraordinary bloodline, she never expected that it was the legendary royal blood.

She lowered her head and pondered for a long time, her mind flashing back to the various moments she had shared with Li Chen and those in the ice cave. Suddenly, she raised her head, a resolute glint in her eyes: "High Priest, perhaps we are not entirely without options."

"Oh? What's your plan? Tell me quickly!" The old wizard Canggu asked hastily, as if grasping at a straw.

Katril's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her voice, saying tactfully, "Although Master Urg is a Saint, from what I've observed, he is actually very young, only in his early twenties, the prime of his life. He is exceptionally strong and likely has no shortage of power, but perhaps he still has some interest in women."

Her implication was quite obvious.

The old sorcerer Cang Gu was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized, and his wrinkled face instantly lit up with joy: "You mean women? Yes, yes, yes! Since ancient times, even heroes have found it hard to resist the charms of beautiful women! It's human nature! Excellent! This might really be a breakthrough!"

He rubbed his hands excitedly and paced around the room: "It's simple! Our tribe now has more than 7,000 people, but as you know, in order to make a living and maintain contact with the outside world, most of the adult male wizards travel around or serve various forces all year round, and less than 10% of the men stay in the tribe!"
The tribe is now predominantly female, and our women, due to their elven blood, are mostly beautiful and graceful! This matter is entrusted to you! Choose carefully, and make sure Master Urg feels the warmth and sincerity of our tribe! Make him so happy he won't want to leave and ultimately agrees to stay!

(End of this chapter)