Sage of Humanity

It's heard that the human race here has suffered countless years of hardship, being treated like livestock by foreign clans, and their Dao Bones harvested time and again, which made numerous Family Heads righteously indignant.

Even though they have never met the human race of Edgeless City, as members of the same race, the tragic experiences of these humans naturally resonate with them.

No matter the size, the families these Family Heads belong to have many clansmen, and just imagine, if their own clansmen were to face such things, how could they bear it?

"Lu Ye discovered this giant city deep in the ruins, and feeling sorrow for the humans in the city, he asked us elders to go help,"

continued Chen Gushan.

As he explained, everyone slowly understood what's going on, but there were also many questions, the biggest being why Lu Ye only invited a few people to assist, as if this news spread in the home planet, many in the Dao Fusion realm would be eager to help.

However, these words were spoken by Chen Gushan, whose seniority is extremely high, none of the Family Heads present dared question lightly.

After a while, Chen Gushan explained the origin of Edgeless City, continuing, "The many humans in this city have experienced endless suffering for hundreds of thousands of years, and will be settled here in the future, under the protection of the home planet, with Ho Junior Sister and I personally in charge, does anyone have any objections?"

No one had any objections, even if some had thoughts, this was not the time to voice them.

Additionally, they had just investigated the situation within Edgeless City; although there's plenty of life within the city, the strength is not high, aside from those who entered the path as human bone chalices, the rest are all below the path.

Such a group of creatures can only serve as the reserves of the battle alliance, and only when they enter the path one day will they qualify to engage in warfare.

"If that's the case, everyone disperse, and please inform the humans on the home planet not to panic," Chen Gushan said, and then looked towards Yan Yao: "Yan Yao, you stay, I have something to tell you."

Yan Yao nodded silently, vaguely guessing something, with a sorrowful expression.

Yan Zhixing greeted him before leaving that day, but didn't specify where he was going, just said that an old friend called him to a gathering.

But now that Chen Gushan and Ho Linglong appeared here, Yan Zhixing is nowhere to be seen...

Shortly, all the Family Heads left, leaving only Yan Yao.

Chen Gushan turned and looked at Lu Ye: "Young Friend Lu..."

Lu Ye nodded, took a step towards Yan Yao, then took out the Family Patriarch Token that Yan Zhixing left before his death, and handed it to Yan Yao with both hands: "Family Patriarch Yan, this was entrusted to you by Senior Yan."

Yan Yao looked at the Family Patriarch Token, raised his hand to take it, then looked at Lu Ye: "When the ancestor left, did he encounter any hardship?"

Lu Ye shook his head: "Senior Yan was very composed, he even rode a Big White."

Yan Yao lowered his head, showing no reaction, but the grief in his eyes was gradually replaced by shock, because when he took the Family Patriarch Token left by Yan Zhixing, a hidden message within it was transmitted.

The message was brief, but its content stirred waves in his heart.

Lu Ye remained calm, glancing at the Family Patriarch Token held in his hand.

This token has no practical use, it's merely symbolic, but Yan Zhixing, before his death, insisted on passing it on, indicating there was some deeper meaning behind it.

Yan Zhixing likely wanted to use this opportunity to enhance Guan Jia with Lu Ye, maybe leaving some information hidden within the token.

Lu Ye was well aware of this, but did not reveal it, because as per his earlier discussion with Chen Gushan, some things needed to be known by Yan Yao.

And not just Yan Yao, all the Four Preeminent Noble Families' heads wouldn't escape.

Because the settlement of Edgeless City involved many issues; the city still has many creatures, even though they've been in Edgeless City, they ultimately come from outside Banlan.

If someone contacts them and learns some information, there would certainly be speculation, and then the secret about Lu Ye and others leaving Banlan wouldn't hold.

This is why Chen Gushan and Ho Linglong are stationed in Banlan, to manage this city!

It's to prevent unrelated people from contacting the cultivators of Edgeless City.

But this task can't be accomplished by just the two seniors, there were too many suspicious points in Chen Gushan's explanations today, and those Family Heads aren't fools; they might secretly find a way to explore the mystery of Edgeless City.

Thus, cooperation from the Four Noble Families is necessary; once they cooperate, no other family can make any waves.

The secret of Lu Ye taking people out of Banlan must not be widely spread, but can be shared in a limited scope, which won't affect the larger scheme of the human race within Banlan.

Lu Ye previously guarded this matter carefully; firstly, due to lack of power, secondly, there wasn't anyone he could trust.

But time has changed, and now his power has significantly increased, with Veterans Chen and Ho as support.

Moreover, preparing to advance in Dao Fusion requires a trip to the home planet, where the battle alliance and the Four Preeminent Noble Families' Dao Runes Pavilion await him for observation, beneficial for him.

Back when the first giant ant traded with the Yan family, he received approval from Yan Yong, allowing Lu Ye to use the Yan family's quota to enter the battle alliance's Dao Runes Pavilion once, and even have the opportunity to observe the Yan family's own Dao Runes Pavilion.

But besides the Yan family, there are three other Great Noble Families. To observe their Dao Runes Pavilion, Lu Ye would need some leverage.

Being able to freely enter and exit Banlan, and even bringing others along, was his greatest leverage!

Yan Yao's slight anomalies weren't obvious, but Lu Ye had noticed them, and there was no way Chen Gushan wouldn't see them.

"It seems Senior Brother Yan left some words for you."

Knowing he couldn't hide it, Yan Yao nodded.

"Then it's easy to discuss," Chen Gushan looked at him, "We never intended to hide this from you, but you should know the consequences if this news spreads."

Yan Yao thought for a moment: "People will become restless. Not to mention those who haven't advanced their cultivation for years at the peak of Dao Fusion, even those in the 8th and 9th Orders of Dao Fusion will likely start considering their futures. This will destabilize the foundation of the frontline battlefield, with unpredictable consequences."

"Indeed, at that time, Lu Ye will undoubtedly become the focus of all human race Dao Fusions. You've led the family for so many years, you should know how unpredictable human hearts are. As for the families on our home planet, who doesn't have their little schemes?"

Yan Yao nodded: "Junior understands. What does Veteran Chen propose to do? Junior is fully cooperative."

"This Edgeless City wasn't actually brought out from the depths of the ruins, but rather brought in from outside Banlan..."

Even knowing that Lu Ye had the ability to bring people in and out of Banlan, hearing Chen Gushan say this still left Yan Yao shocked, and he immediately understood: "So, that's why Veteran Chen and Veteran Ho need to personally oversee Edgeless City!"

Chen Gushan smiled: "I also hope that the status of us two old fellows is enough to deter others from probing Edgeless City, but that's unrealistic. Thus, I need you Four Preeminent Noble Families to spearhead, providing some protection and privileges for Edgeless City. Without the permission of myself and Junior Sister Ho, no one is allowed to step into Edgeless City!"

Yan Yao frowned: "In that case, some things can't be hidden from Huang Chen and the others."

"How to say it, and how much to say, is for you to decide. As long as it doesn't affect the big picture, there's no problem."

Yan Yao pondered for a moment and clasped his hands in thanks: "Junior knows what to do."

Having been Family Head for so many years, his thoughts were clear, and given the current situation, he naturally knew what the best choice was.

"Then go ahead and do it. In the future, us two old geezers will remain here."

To radiate light for the human race's bloodline one last time is a fitting end to their journey in this world.

Yan Yao took a few steps, but then stopped and looked at Lu Ye: "Young Friend, if you had called for some external reinforcements when confronting Edgeless City that day, could the Ancestor have survived?"

He was clearly pained by the death of his Ancestor.

Lu Ye did not reply, but Chen Gushan spoke: "Even if there were more reinforcements, there would have been more deaths because what we faced at the time was a Dao Harmony!"

They survived thanks to Lu Ye's array; numbers meant nothing then. Even with more friends, they would be easily killed by Moon Howl without the array.

"Dao Harmony!" Yan Yao's pupils contracted.

From his own Ancestor's death, he knew that battle had to be dangerous and treacherous, but he never imagined the enemy was a Dao Harmony.

Now he understood why the Ancestor had died and why Veterans Chen and Ho seemed so aged.

A Dao Harmony was an unattainable goal for Banlan cultivators; having such an outcome against a strong opponent was already very fortunate.

But from this point on, there was hope.

"I apologize!" Yan Yao nodded to Lu Ye and understood that he couldn't blame Lu Ye for the death of his Ancestor.

Yan Yao left.

With his leadership to unite the Four Preeminent Noble Families in protecting Edgeless City, there was no need to worry about matters on this side. Once the news spreads in a small circle, Lu Ye will surely become a distinguished guest among these great families.

Chen Gushan and Ho Linglong started getting busy.

The human race in Edgeless City needed to be settled, but how was the question. These humans were completely different from those within Banlan; they had been enslaved for too long, kneeling for too long. To make them stand again would require generations of effort to gradually change their minds and perspectives.

If one day they truly stand up, they will be able to fully integrate into Banlan.

Chen Gushan and Ho Linglong's remaining lifespan wasn't much, but as long as they didn't engage in combat, they could accomplish this goal.

The two seniors were willing to dedicate the last phase of their lives to Edgeless City. To them, achieving this was a form of rebirth.

The light of their lives would shine on the generations of humans that follow.

Lu Ye left Banlan again. According to his plan, after settling Edgeless City, he would let Banlan continue to drift.

Remaining in the same place was too unsafe; no one could predict if Moon Howl might suddenly return from the inner world.

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