Chapter 866: Heir of the Ancestral Tree
Without even needing to inherit the Ancestral Tree's power, Tang San was now fully acknowledged by the elders as the clan leader. Jin Miaosen could hardly believe that her brother, after being away for so many years, had returned so powerful.
Tang San smiled and said, "Elders, please rise. Since you all acknowledge me, I will humbly accept the role."
The Grand Elder sighed and said, "Clan Leader, I have offended you many times. Please punish me."
Tang San waved his hand and said, "There's no need for punishment. All of you acted with the clan's safety in mind."
Naturally, he himself didn't believe what he was saying, but he wasn't going to let a bunch of selfish elders ruin the harmonious atmosphere he had just created. He wasn't concerned about how self-serving these elders might be from now on—under the immense pressure and the radiance of the Ancestral Tree, they wouldn't dare make any stupid moves.
Hearing Tang San's words, the Grand Elder's tears began to fall, and his voice was choked as he said, "Clan Leader, you don't know how much suffering our clan has endured since the Ancestral Tree fell into slumber. While other clans outwardly show respect, hailing the Ancestral Tree as their ancestor, in reality, they have been secretly abducting our people to harvest their life energy, and even selling them on the black market. It's made us too afraid to leave the inner city. I only stopped you earlier out of fear that, if the Ancestral Tree's power weakened after it passed down its inheritance, it could truly bring our clan to the brink of extinction...."
Tang San's brow furrowed slightly, and he nodded. "Grand Elder, rest assured. The Ancestral Tree has awakened. From this day forward, no one will be able to touch our people. As for those who were abducted, I will find a way to bring them back. And anyone proven to have killed our clan members, no matter who they are, will face our retribution."
As he spoke, the blue light surrounding him and the light from the trunk of the Ancestral Tree behind him became increasingly radiant.
"Wise Clan Leader!" the elders cried out, their eyes brimming with tears of excitement. This was no act—after being oppressed for so long, the Blue Gold Tree clan finally saw hope. Even these selfish elders could barely contain their joy.