Chapter 66: Rise Up, in the Name of Helian

  "What, what did you call me?" Helianuo was startled by the old man's sudden movement. He didn't understand why the old man who had been quite disdainful of him before suddenly changed his attitude so much, and what he meant by "Helianwu" again?

  The old man slowly raised his head, and Helianuo was shocked to discover that the old man's face was already covered with tears, and his expression was extremely agitated. It seemed that he felt Helianuo had not heard him clearly earlier. The old man slightly raised his voice and repeated: "I am Luo Tian, subordinate of the House Master, Helian Wu Bu's Duan Jin Bu has finally found its rightful place!!" After finishing speaking, he surprisingly bowed his head deeply down, and from his constantly trembling shoulders, it could be inferred that he was desperately suppressing the agitated emotions in his heart.

  Luo Tian's words made He Lian Nu even more puzzled, a subordinate? Could it be that Luo Tian was a loyal servant of the He Lian clan who had escaped by luck during the Tian Shuang change? He Lian Nu thought this was the most likely possibility so far, and stretched out his arms to gently lift up the old man who was kneeling on the ground with tears streaming down his face. With a puzzled expression, he asked: "Old sir, please forgive He Lian Nu's ignorance, as I was less than one year old when I left Tian Shuang, naturally I don't understand the situation in the household at that time. You... must be my grandfather He Lian Zong's subordinate, right?"

  "What's with the 'He Lian Heng'?!", Luo Tian was forced to sit down on a chair by He Lian Nu, but after hearing his words, he stood up again in surprise. "Please forgive me for my rudeness, I, Duan Jin, have been separated from He Lian for hundreds of years, so naturally I've never heard of the name 'He Lian Heng'!"

  "What, you've been away from the Helian clan for hundreds of years? Then why do you call me master, don't you know that I am the grandson of Helian Xuanheng, and you haven't even heard of my grandfather's name, how can you be sure that I am a descendant of the Helian clan?" Luo Tian's words shocked Helian Nuo greatly. Luo Tian kept saying that he was a subordinate of the Helian clan, but in fact, he hadn't even heard of Helian Xuanheng's name, and it was even more unexpected that they had been away from the Helian clan for hundreds of years. All this raised too many questions for Helian Nuo.

  "It won't be wrong, it won't be wrong. Although our Duan Jin clan has been separated from Helian for hundreds of years, our loyalty to Helian has never changed. Our ancestors once said that the person with the Tian Lang Xiao Yue pattern on their chest is the master we should devote our lives to serving. Master! For hundreds of years, my Duan Jin clan has been searching for you, and unexpectedly, I can see you today in this Blood Refining Hell. It's fate, it's fate!" Luo Tianyue became more and more excited, and finally wanted to kneel down and pay his respects to Helian Nuo. Helian Nuo quickly helped him up, because accepting the kneeling of a 60- or 70-year-old man would shorten one's lifespan!

  As Helian was hesitating about how to deal with the extremely enthusiastic Luo Tian, Gong Sunjian's lazy voice suddenly echoed in his mind: "I'm telling you, kid, although your skills are not impressive for now, but your luck is really making me jealous. What are you hesitating about? Hurry up and accept this gift from heaven, don't look down on this old man just because he seems ordinary now, the energy of his Broken Gold Department is quite remarkable. With their loyalty, your future path will be much smoother!"

  He Lianuo shook his head and first helped the emotionally unstable Luo Tian back into his chair before responding in his mind, "What you said is easy to say, but let's not talk about other things. Who knows, we might die tomorrow at the Blood Refining Tower. Our lives are almost gone, what's the point of talking about the future? Moreover, I haven't even figured out his background, and you want me to recklessly accept him as a subordinate. Do you think I can be at ease with that?"

  "Haha, it was you who asked me not to intervene unless it's a matter of life and death. Now, even if you begged me to take you out of this Blood Refining Hell, I wouldn't agree. Consider this a trial for you. As for the origin of the He Lian Wu Bu, it's extremely complicated, but since I have some free time, I'll give you a simple explanation. Otherwise, next time you encounter such a good opportunity, you won't dare to accept it!" Gong Sun Yan habitually stroked his long beard, showing off with satisfaction.

  He Lian nodded repeatedly, knowing that although Gong Sun seemed extremely unreliable, the things in his brain were vast and terrifying, probably no one on the entire Youyue continent could match him. Having such an all-knowing sage by his side made everything more solid.

  "I've told you before, the Hélán clan was extremely prominent in ancient times. Few families in the spiritual realm could rival them. A powerful family like this would naturally attract many smaller families to attach themselves to it. These small families hoped to receive protection from the Hélán, while the Hélán also wanted to use these small families' power to expand their own influence. Both parties benefited, and they got along well. Among the hundreds of affiliated families under the Hélán, there were five that stood out for their strength and loyalty: Duànjīn, Yàomù, Tiānshuǐ, Xuánhuǒ, and Shèngtǔ. These five clans were highly valued by the then-head of the Hélán family, and exceptional young men from these families could even receive the same treatment as direct descendants of the Hélán clan. They studied together, trained together, and eventually became an indispensable part of the Hélán clan. This situation continued until a few hundred years ago when the Hélán was attacked by several other major clans. The internal power loss was severe, and the five affiliated families that were closest to the Hélán paid a terrible price in trying to turn the tide for them. However, despite this, the depleted Hélán clan still lost, with many of its members killed or wounded, including the Tiānláng Chí (Heavenly Wolf Pool), which had been the source of power for the Hélán clan all along. From then on, the Hélán clan declined and eventually became a small, unknown family."

  He Lian listened quietly to Gongsun Ran's narrative, and he seemed to have seen the glory of He Lian's dominance in those years. He also saw the tragic resistance of the five branches of He Lian for the dignity of He Lian. Although prosperity must decline is an inevitable trend that has never changed since ancient times, but a family with such a glorious history suddenly declined, still makes people feel extremely regretful.

  Gongsun let out a meaningful glance at Luo Tian, who was sitting on the chair and slowly wiping away his tears. With a hint of emotion, he continued: "In my opinion, what's most worthy of pride for the Helian clan isn't that they once stood at the pinnacle of the Soul Realm, but rather that they have loyal subordinates like the Helian Five Branches who never leave their side. After the decline of the Helian clan, many powerful forces extended an olive branch to the Helian Five Branches, but no matter whether these forces used threats or temptation, the Helian Five Branches remained unmoved. They gathered around Helian Wushuang, the only surviving member of the Helian family at the time, and plotted their resurgence with unwavering loyalty. Unfortunately, their enthusiasm didn't receive much response. Helian Wushuang, who had a more easy-going personality, had long grown tired of the struggles for power among the various families in the Soul Realm. He ignored the Helian Five Branches' desperate attempts to stop him and entered the mortal world, not only violating the rule that souls cannot interfere with mortal conflicts but also lacking the heart to revive the Helian clan's glory."

  He Lian's expression turned gloomy, and he looked at Luo Tian with sympathy. He could imagine how it felt when the five branches of the He Lian clan were full of enthusiasm to revive their clan, but received a cold rejection from He Lian Wudao, the only heir of the He Lian clan. How disappointed and indignant they must have been back then!

  Gongsun let out a soft sigh: "Alas, the loyalty of the five tribes of Helian is truly pitiful. It's said that back then, the tribal leaders of the five tribes collectively threatened to commit suicide in front of Helian Wushuang, trying to use this tragic method to make him change his mind. But Helian Wushuang, who had already made up his mind, still resolutely refused. In a fit of rage, the five tribal leaders drew their knives and took their own lives in front of him. From then on, their descendants lost faith in the Helian tribe. After burying their tribal leaders' bodies, the five tribes collectively went into seclusion, declaring that unless a Helian descendant with the complete Tianlang Sacred Mark reappeared, the name 'Helian Five Tribes' would forever disappear from the Youyue Continent. Hundreds of years have passed, and indeed, there has been no news about the Helian Five Tribes on the continent. Almost everyone thought that the Helian Five Tribes would become history because the Tianlang Pool was destroyed, making it impossible for a Helian descendant with the complete Tianlang Sacred Mark to appear!" After finishing his last sentence, Gongsun looked at Helian Nuo, and it was clear that the latter's appearance had completely overturned everyone's predictions!

  He Lianuo slowly stroked the vivid Heavenly Wolf Howling Moon diagram on his chest, and at this moment, he felt as if many things had been suddenly added to this sacred seal. The sudden appearance of He Lianwu once again added countless variables to the future of the He Lian clan in the Youyue Continent. He Lianuo silently stared at Luo Tian's excited face, secretly deciding that no matter what, as a descendant of the He Lian family and as the only one with the complete Heavenly Wolf Sacred Seal, he could not bear to disappoint those who had been hurt by the He Lians again. The promise that He Lianwu had once made would now be fulfilled by him, He Lianuo!

  Here is the translation:

  "Lo Tian, to be honest, your appearance has taken me by surprise, but what's even more surprising is that after hundreds of years, the Duan Jin clan's loyalty to He Lian remains unchanged! He Lian owes you a debt, and as a descendant of He Lian, I should take on the responsibility of repaying it. Right now, in this Blood Refining Hell, I, He Lian Nuo, swear in the name of He Lian that no matter how perilous the journey may be, even if it means risking my life, I will resolutely embark on the path to revive He Lian. Even if it means shedding every last drop of blood in my body, I will make sure that He Lian's name once again reaches the pinnacle of the Soul Realm! I only ask you one question: with the name of He Lian, dare you follow me?"

  Luo Tian was already tearful, and as soon as He Lian's words fell, he knelt heavily on one knee with a thud, hoarsely shouting: "In the name of He Lian, for the revival of He Lian, the Duan Jin clan is willing to live and die with the master, sharing honor and shame!!"