At this moment, the heavens and earth froze, the surrounding chaotic space-time remained stationary, and from afar, it seemed like this was not a real world but merely a painting.

Chen Yuan widened his eyes, as if gazing through endless time and space, witnessing the true visage of the Great Chu's Grand Ancestor. His appearance was ordinary, his stature common, but his eyes radiated sheer authority.

It was as if no one in the world could act recklessly before him, confident in his ability to sweep away all enemies.

The sharp energy pierced the skin, deep into the bone, but neither Chen Yuan nor the Grand Ancestor seemed to care. Their gazes met, as if encompassing all things in the world.

A gentle breeze brushed against the cheek once more, and the God Slaying Spear that could pierce Chen Yuan's physical body made no further movement, as a phantom figure slowly coalesced behind Chen Yuan.

The figure's form, appearance, and presence were identical to the Grand Ancestor.

The only difference was that one stood over a hundred meters tall, while the other was the same size as Chen Yuan, essentially a hundredfold smaller version of the Grand Ancestor.

"Not bad."

A stern voice clearly entered Chen Yuan's ears, seemingly recognizing the formidable aptitude within him, and offered heartfelt praise.

"The way of the Martial God lies in oneself. To do what others cannot is to become a Martial God. Mimicking predecessors and acting by bloodline ultimately falls short.

Unity within and without, heaven and earth follow my heart, my way is the Great Way....."

The dignified voice continued to resound, echoing beside Chen Yuan's ears, as if the Grand Ancestor was elucidating the true path of the Martial God, encompassing his life's understanding in merely a hundred words.

Of course, having such an opportunity, the first crucial point was surviving the Eighth Layer of the Heavenly Tribulation, solidifying the foundation of the Primordial Spirit to a terrifying level, thus enduring the dual pressure of Heaven and Earth Rules and Physical Body Rules.

Below the Eighth Layer of Heavenly Tribulation, it's nearly impossible.

Chen Yuan slowly closed his eyes, the Grand Ancestor's voice continually echoed in his heart, with each listening his spirit seemed to clear a little further.

In the outside world, the scene unfolding made Xiang Qianqiu utterly astonished, watching this moment in complete disbelief, his eyes full of shock.

Impossible!

Impossible!!!

Why doesn't the Ancestor Seal harm Chen Yuan, why.... why!

It seemed an eternity passed in his heart, but in the outside world, only a brief moment elapsed, with the towering hundred-meter Grand Ancestor's shadow slowly dissipating into the void.

Leaving only the God Slaying Spear in place.

The phantom figure behind him also transformed into an invisible stream of light and merged back into the God Slaying Spear, returning to tranquility.

Chen Yuan slowly opened his eyes, gazing indifferently at the God Slaying Spear, reached out, and the spear swiftly fell into his hand, exuding more affectionate emotions.

As for Xiang Qianqiu, he now felt an unparalleled emptiness in his spirit, his God Slaying Spear meticulously refined over two hundred years instantly lost control, as if the connection between them had been directly severed.

"No.... impossible!"

Xiang Qianqiu seemed unable to accept it immediately, clearly using the Xiang Family's strongest trump card, capable of subduing even an Earth Immortal; how could such a situation occur?

The Ancestor Seal vanished, the God Slaying Spear lost control, Chen Yuan.... what exactly did he do!

"What did you do to the God Slaying Spear.... why.... why.... tell me, tell me!" Xiang Qianqiu's somewhat deranged gaze fixed intently on Chen Yuan.

"Because, you are unworthy." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Chen Yuan held the God Slaying Spear tightly, facing Xiang Qianqiu directly, his calm demeanor starkly contrasting with Xiang Qianqiu's delirium.

"I'm unworthy?"

Xiang Qianqiu pointed at himself, feeling utterly absurd, gritting his teeth:

"Are you joking, I'm unworthy? I'm unworthy? Impossible! Impossible! I have hidden for hundreds of years for Great Chu, for the Xiang Family.

Planned in the shadows for a century for the great cause, to become someone like the Grand Ancestor, I coldly watched Xuanling perish, indifferent to Huai Yi's fall.

Extracted Essence Blood from countless Xiang Family members, leaving contingencies with you, gave away everything I could, day and night refining the God Slaying Spear.

The Xiang Family even regards the God Slaying Spear as the Ancestor's inheritance, with utmost reverence. Now.... you say I'm unworthy? On what basis, what right do you have to say that?"

Xiang Qianqiu lost his former elegance, roaring continuously at Chen Yuan.

If it were just because of failure, he wouldn't be like this, he could always start anew; after all, he had failed before, so what's the harm in beginning again?

What truly unhinged him was the collapse of his years of faith; the Ancestor Seal refused to harm Chen Yuan, the God Slaying Spear changed owners on its own, abandoning him, the true Crown Prince of the Royal Family!

He was unconvinced!

He was unwilling!

"Do you think I'm joking?"

Chen Yuan spoke calmly.

Xiang Qianqiu clenched his fists, eyes nearly bursting, muscles tense, shouting:

"Tell me! Tell me!"

"Do you think that by pouring so much effort, enduring unimaginable sacrifices, the God Slaying Spear and the Ancestor Seal will necessarily be your trump cards?"

"Isn't it?"

"Of course not! The Ancestor Seal, it doesn't matter if I'm a descendant of the Xiang family or not; it wouldn't harm me."

"Why?"

"Because, I have the potential to become another Grand Ancestor of Chu, perhaps even surpass him, whereas you do not. All you've done is chase after his footsteps, but by doing so, you become unable to catch up, merely emulating others, replicating others, leads to the belief that you are inherently inferior to those before."