"Elders, distinguished seniors, brothers, and sisters, True Ancestor Your Majesty... indeed, has changed. If it were the True Ancestor Your Majesty of now, I think perhaps we could once again be led toward glory, just as it was fifteen hundred years ago!"

"Do not forget, after all, True Ancestor Your Majesty is our Ancestor. During these years of the True Ancestor's disappearance, although we have been free from the horror of 'Devour,' our Bloodline's overall strength has also been stagnant, has it not?"

"After True Ancestor Your Majesty... we haven't even seen a real Bloodline Prince!"

"Our power all comes from True Ancestor Your Majesty, although we have explored paths that could enhance our strength, ultimately, only the existence of True Ancestor Your Majesty, only the blood bestowed by True Ancestor Your Majesty, can allow us to reach further!"

"True Ancestor Your Majesty... is no longer the terrifying deity who once stopped at nothing for power. From this perspective, becoming followers of True Ancestor Your Majesty, isn't it also a great opportunity?"

"My fellows, think about it! Our Nais Clan has been declining, but... but if we successfully follow True Ancestor Your Majesty, we can surely rise again, surpass other clans, and perhaps even become the new Bloodline of Royal Authority!"

"Think about it! Imagine us becoming beings that Shedite looks up to, imagine those haughty Vadrets having to treat us with respect!"

Yulster spoke earnestly and enticingly in a low voice.

Hearing his words, members of the Nais Bloodline whispered among themselves, contemplative.

The legends and memories left by the Blood True Ancestor were too terrifying, enough to make any Bloodline shudder at the mention.

But likewise, the era when the Blood True Ancestor, before going "mad," led the Bloodline to the pinnacle of the continent, indeed stirred intense emotions in those who had experienced that era and longing in those who had not.

It must be said that Yulster's narrative, under the pressure of the True Ancestor, truly caused many of the fear-stricken Nais Bloodline to waver.

However...

"Yulster, is what you said really true? How can we believe you haven't deceived us?"

"Yes, this is all your side of the story, what if it's a deception?"

Some of the Nais Bloodline couldn't help but say.

Yulster sighed:

"You have already witnessed the power of True Ancestor Your Majesty. In the face of absolute power, what reason do I have to deceive you all?"

The Nais Bloodline fell silent.

Yes, having witnessed the power of the True Ancestor just now, what point was there to deceive?

With a wave of his hand, he easily suppressed almost all of the Nais Bloodline, such bloodline suppression, such terrifying power... it was not something the current Nais Clan could contend with.

Recalling the recent shivers of soul and bloodline, the Bloodline members couldn't help but show their fear and apprehension.

Of course, they would never imagine that the massive release of Divine Power that had just enveloped the entire Nais residence, even for the current Charlotte, was an astonishing and unsustainable consumption.

After a mental struggle, the Nais Bloodline wavered even more.

But even so, there were still many Bloodline members who expressed concern:

"But... how can we be sure that True Ancestor Your Majesty will not become that terrifying True Ancestor again?"

"Yes, He is our Ancestor, our life and death are entirely in His control, who knows if He might want to 'cultivate' us again..."

Of course, with hesitation and opposition, there were also wavering and agreement:

"That's right, but now... do we have any other choice?"

"While it's said that our life and death are controlled by True Ancestor Your Majesty, in this world, who can truly escape the control of a god?"

"What about Lord Cosy! Have you all forgotten Lord Cosy? If we submit to True Ancestor Your Majesty, wouldn't that be a betrayal of Lord Cosy?"

"No, no, no... if we're really talking about betrayal, it should also be Lord Cosy and us who have betrayed True Ancestor Your Majesty, right?"

"Is that betrayal? That is a rebellion!"

"To True Ancestor Your Majesty, it would likely be considered betrayal."

"..."

The Nais Bloodline members argued noisily, each holding different opinions, and at one point, even showing signs of quarreling.

Watching the buzzing square, the Great Elder Duke Robin slightly furrowed his brows:

"Silence!"

The awe-inspiring presence of the Legendary Bloodline swept around, and feeling the high Bloodline's suppression, the Nais Bloodline quieted down.

Duke Robin looked around, his gaze finally resting on the contemplative, hesitating Duke Yoroc.

The Great Elder's mind stirred as he asked,

"Yoroc, you look like you have something to say, have you thought of something?"

Duke Yoroc hesitated for a moment, then nodded:

"Great Elder Your Excellency, indeed I have thought of some matters, no… I should say, I am suddenly feeling a bit puzzled."

"Oh? Let's hear it."

The Great Elder, Robin, signaled.

Duke Yoroc nodded and said,

"We have been arguing here for so long, even our faith has begun to waver, but even so, nobody has sensed Lord Cosy's faith…"

The Great Elder's eyes suddenly sharpened:

"What… do you want to say."

Duke Yoroc paused, then continued,

"I am just wondering… whether Lord Cosy has truly Fallen."

Silence.

In that instant, the Bloodline tribe once again collectively fell into silence.

Watching the increasingly wavering Bloodline members, Great Elder Robin furrowed his brows.

He looked at Duke Yoroc disapprovingly, his voice also slightly cold:

"Yoroc, do you know what you are talking about?"

Duke Yoroc sighed:

"Of course I know, but… Great Elder Your Excellency, have you truly never doubted? As a Divine Favored of Lord Cosy, when was your last Observation?"

The Great Elder fell silent.

Duke Yoroc continued,

"It's normal for the clan members to have differing opinions. Honestly, even I am still harboring doubts, but despite that, I must admit, if what Yulster said is indeed true, it could truly be a new opportunity for our Nais Clan…"

"Great Elder Your Excellency, I propose, since we have been unable to make a decision for so long, then… why not adopt our Nais Clan's most ancient and effective method?"

Duke Robin slightly frowned:

"You want to use… Observation? Yoroc, pardon my frankness, even if you possess the Holy Artifact Adast given by Lord Cosy, you still cannot perform Observation of a God."

Duke Yoroc nodded:

"Of course I know I cannot perform Observation of a God, but we don't need to observe a God, we just need to observe the future of the Nais Clan."

Great Elder Robin shook his head:

"Our future has already involved a God and… moreover, one of the most powerful gods in this world. The power of a God is far beyond mere mortal imagination. The destiny of the Nais Clan is inseparably linked to the True Ancestor, your observation won't yield any result."

Duke Yoroc did not deny it:

"You are right. If relying on my own power, indeed, I cannot perform a true Observation, but… what if we let someone capable of performing a real observation conduct it?"

Upon hearing his words, the Great Elder's gaze flickered:

"What… exactly are you trying to say?"

Duke Yoroc spoke with profound meaning:

"Great Elder Your Excellency, I believe you already know what I want to say."

"The existence capable of observing a God, our Nais Clan indeed has such a person, and… I believe her past blasphemous divination might actually be the truth…"

"Lord Cosy… might indeed be more perilously situated than we hoped, plunged into Eternal Sleep."

"If that is truly the case… in this critical moment, I believe it is time to relieve her of her unjust blame, invite her out, and let her once again conduct Observation for our clan's future."

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Hiss, not quite satisfied, feels like the pace is a bit slow.