NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 6: Nine Ancient Runes! Destiny!
Chapter 6: Nine Ancient Runes! Destiny!
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The Fourth Rune!
The Fifth Rune!!
The Sixth Rune!!!
In an instant, three more ancient runes appeared on the ancient jade!
The blinding light illuminated the entire hall, making it a sea of radiance!
“Hmm?”
Chen Daoyan raised an eyebrow, then a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
Six runes—this meant that Chen Zhixing’s talent was at the level of a middle-tier talent.
The term ‘middle-tier talent’ does not mean average; rather, it signifies a cornerstone, a solid figure in any lineage or sect.
Moreover, six runes are exceptional among the middle-tier talents, only one rune away from the ‘genius’ status represented by seven runes.
“Hahaha, my son has six runes!”
Chen Tianliang couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Ying Shuangshuang clenched her fists, visibly excited.
While six runes are not extraordinary and Chen Tianliang has seen many in his long life, as a parent, he was immensely satisfied.
“Six runes are nothing special,” Chen Tianxiong couldn’t resist making a jibe.
Smack!
Chen Daoyan slapped Chen Tianxiong on the back of the head, exasperated, “Why must you always nitpick and belittle others? Do you have no vision to be the head of a family?”
Chen Tianxiong: “…”
I swear, if it weren’t for Chen Tianliang constantly targeting me and not treating me like the elder brother I am, would I act this way?
Amidst everyone’s varying reactions, the three-year-old Chen Zhaosheng remained calm and collected.
Before anyone could react further, the seventh rune suddenly lit up on the ancient jade!
“Seven runes?” Chen Daoyan’s face broke into a slight smile as he uttered the word ‘good’ for the first time.
“Seven runes are quite rare. With proper family support, he can become a significant figure in the future.”
“Zhaosheng will have an additional helper in the future.”
But before the seventh rune could fully settle, the eighth rune suddenly brightened again!
In an instant, Chen Daoyan’s pupils constricted sharply.
Eight runes already represented a dragon or phoenix-like talent, among the top tier in any sect or family!
Chen Tianliang and Ying Shuangshuang were stunned, then erupted in intense joy.
“Ha ha ha, my child has eight runes?!”
Chen Tianliang’s cheeks flushed, feeling an overwhelming release of pressure, nearly wanting to shout to the heavens.
Eight runes indicated that his child, barring major setbacks, would certainly reach the True Self realm!
What could be more gratifying than a father witnessing his child’s success?
Then, Chen Tianliang glanced at the stiff-faced Chen Tianxiong, feeling a surge of satisfaction.
Take that, always using your son to press me down!
In the next moment, he suppressed his excitement and looked at Chen Zhixing, suddenly formulating a bolder idea.
“Son, can you go a bit further… just a bit more.”
“My fortune depends on you!”
Chen Daoyan, at this point, only smiled in relief. “Good, good, good. Two prodigies from one family; our Chen family is bound to flourish!”
At this moment, Chen Daoyan’s mind already envisioned the future with both Chen Zhaosheng and Chen Zhixing shining brightly!
However, it wasn’t over yet!
Chen Zhixing had declared he would go all out, and he certainly did not stop here.
Boom—!!!
The ninth rune suddenly burst into dazzling light!
A brilliant light rainbow shot out from the jade, spanning across the sky, piercing through the heavens and earth!
Instantly!
The entire Chen family felt the sensation and stopped their activities, looking up at the blinding rainbow.
“What is this…”
Numerous mouths hung open.
In the hall, as the ninth rune appeared, Chen Daoyan, Chen Tianxiong, and Chen Tianliang and his wife all changed their expressions, gasping in shock.
“Heavens, nine runes?!!!”
Ying Shuangshuang covered her mouth, her eyes filled with amazement.
Nine runes! Only a few in the entire Cangxuan Realm possessed nine runes!
In the Cangxuan Realm, having nine runes is referred to as a "Heaven’s Chosen"—a person with a destiny marked by extraordinary talent, favored by the heavens!
“My son Chen Tianliang has nine… nine runes?”
Chen Tianliang’s pupils dilated, his expression blank.
He stared at the seemingly sleeping Chen Zhixing in the swaddling blanket, his mind a whirlwind.
He, Chen Tianliang, father of a Heaven’s Chosen?
He rubbed his eyes, unable to believe it.
He had only thought about it in his mind, without any real hope.
And yet, it was indeed nine runes?
“How is this possible? How could he have nine runes?! Is the jade defective?” Chen Tianxiong exclaimed, his gaze fixed on the swaddled Chen Zhixing, his face flushed red.
Hearing this, the previously dazed Chen Tianliang quickly reacted, speaking sharply, “What do you mean, the jade is defective? Is it that my son can have nine runes, but yours cannot?”
Chen Tianxiong tried to retort.
“Enough!”
Chen Daoyan’s stern voice cut through, his expression grave.
He immediately performed a hand seal to conceal the phenomena.
Then he looked down at the swaddled Chen Zhixing, his heart far more tumultuous than his calm exterior suggested.
He silently uttered four words:
“Blessed is the Chen family!”
After Chen Zhaosheng, the Chen family had once again given birth to a Heaven’s Chosen with nine runes!
Though not as exceptional as Chen Zhaosheng’s nine runes plus innate royal fate, just having nine runes meant an immeasurable future potential!
There might even be a chance to reach the Immortal realm!
“Today’s events must not be disclosed. Understood?” Chen Daoyan took a deep breath, his expression stern.
Having two nine-rune prodigies in one family would cause a sensation in the cultivation world!
No one could predict the consequences.
After all, the Chen family had enemies.
As enemies, no one would want to see the fallen Chen family rise again.
If it were only Chen Zhaosheng with nine runes, perhaps the enemies could tolerate it.
But if the news of two nine-rune prodigies emerged, those enemies would likely unite and attack the Chen family with all their might.
Time passed slowly.
Inside the hall, everyone fixed their gaze on the final, dim rune on the ancient jade.
Unfortunately, after waiting for about half a stick of incense, the last rune did not illuminate.
Chen Daoyan took the jade from Chen Zhixing’s forehead, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.
A pity, no ten runes.
But this flicker of disappointment quickly vanished.
“I was too greedy,” Chen Daoyan thought with a wry smile.
Ten runes are exceedingly rare in the Cangxuan Realm, throughout history.
And those who possessed them almost always reached the Immortal realm!
Such occurrences are not easily seen.
Chen Tianliang and Ying Shuangshuang exchanged glances, unexpectedly feeling a sense of relief.
If their child had truly been a legendary ten-rune prodigy,
They might not be able to protect him.
Or even the entire Chen family might not be able to keep him safe.
That would not be a blessing, but an immense trouble!