“Speaking of ‘but,'” Shu Yongxiao paused, looking Dragon Haochen up and down. The colored halos swirled in her blood-red eyes, and no one knew what she was thinking.

“But what? Please give your instructions, senior,” Dragon Haochen said quickly.

Shu Yongxiao said, “Over the years, in order to survive longer, we have almost lost contact with the outside world, except for listening to news from your Knight Temple every few decades. This time we leave the mountain, it is probably our swan song. And over the millennia, in addition to sleeping, each of us has had some enlightenment, and has some unique skills. We hope the Federation can select a group of outstanding young people to inherit this ability from us. It is not necessary for them to become our disciples. But the requirements are that these young people must have high comprehension and good character. I don’t care about others, but at least you have to find me one that is no worse than you.”

“This…” Dragon Haochen pondered for a moment, somewhat embarrassed, and said, “It is a great thing for the Alliance that all the ancestors are willing to pass on their unique skills. I agree with both hands. It’s just that finding someone like me might be a little difficult.”

Dragon Haochen was not being arrogant. In terms of talent, who in the Temple Federation could compare to him? His innate inner spiritual power was as high as 120, and he had the physique of the God of Light.

Xiao Huo chuckled and said, “Child, you’ve been tricked. Yongxiao has clearly taken a fancy to that little girlfriend you mentioned earlier. She’s afraid someone will snatch her away, so she said it so quickly. She is the first generation Temple Master of the Assassin Temple.”

Dragon Haochen suddenly realized and scratched his head, saying, “Cai’er definitely won’t have any problems. She will definitely be very willing to learn from you.”

Shu Yongxiao turned around to look at the Eternal Heroes, and chuckled, “Did you hear that? None of you are allowed to fight with this Temple Master for her. Let’s not talk about the girl’s talent, just based on her character, I’m set on her.”

“Little Long, you can’t be biased!” Another old voice rang out, and an old man stepped forward, saying, “Old Xiao and Temple Master Shu have snatched the best ones. My request is not high, just find a successor from that Dawn of Light Demon Hunter Group you mentioned.”

Dragon Haochen was about to agree when the surrounding Eternal Heroes almost swarmed forward, surrounding him in the center. The previously calm seniors were now more eager than the next, chattering away, with their primary target being the Dawn of Light Demon Hunter Group.

It’s no wonder these Eternal Heroes were like this. They all knew that they wouldn’t exist in this world for too long. If they could pass on the hard work of their lives, it would be like existing in the world in another form. And powerful masters are often easier to find than excellent disciples! Dragon Haochen had just said that the ten members of the Dawn of Light Demon Hunter Group were at most in their early thirties, and the lowest cultivation level was at the peak of the eighth rank, with eight of them being in the ninth rank, and half of them being domain powerhouses.

Where could such geniuses be found? I’m afraid you couldn’t find another one even if you searched the entire Temple Alliance! Xiao Huo’s actions immediately woke them up. Shu Yongxiao reacted the fastest, and the others were not slow either! Although these Eternal Heroes were led by Xiao Huo and Shu Yongxiao, when it came to finding disciples to inherit their legacies, no one would give way. Not only did they surround Dragon Haochen, but looking at their increasingly excited emotions, it seemed like they were about to fight.

“Seniors, seniors, please hear me out,” Dragon Haochen said loudly, seeing that the situation was getting out of control. At the same time, the Eternal Armor on his body emitted a layer of sparkling white Eternal Light, making each Eternal Hero a little more sober in the strange spiritual power fluctuations.

The sixty-odd Eternal Heroes calmed down temporarily, but their eager eyes were all focused on Dragon Haochen, waiting for him to give them an explanation.

Dragon Haochen earnestly said, “Ancestors, I can understand your feelings. Don’t worry, everyone. Perhaps it is because the time for the decisive battle between our humans and the demons is approaching. In recent years, the Federation has indeed produced many outstanding young talents. Ancestors, rest assured, I guarantee that I will find you one hundred disciples under the age of forty whose cultivation level exceeds the eighth rank. All the members of our Dawn of Light Demon Hunter Group will also be among them. As for the final choice, I think it should depend on fate. Why don’t the seniors draw lots together? I won’t tell you the abilities of those disciples in advance, just separate them according to their professions. Whichever senior draws a lot, they can choose a disciple they like. Until all the seniors have chosen, what do you think?”

These Eternal Heroes were all ninth-rank powerhouses in their lives. Apart from Xiao Huo and Shu Yongxiao being the strongest, the cultivation levels of the others were actually similar. Everyone knew that if they really fought, it would ultimately be a mess, and no one would be able to convince anyone. Dragon Haochen’s method was still considered fair. Everyone nodded in agreement, and this was considered a solution to the current commotion.

Dragon Haochen added, “Since all of you ancestors agree to leave the mountain with this junior, I wonder if you have any requests? This junior can make preparations for all of you ancestors.”

After all, these Eternal Heroes had not left this place for thousands of years. He didn’t know if they could adapt to the external environment, or what they needed. That’s why he asked this question.

Shu Yongxiao said, “Don’t worry, we’re not that fragile. Just prepare a large cloak for each of us. That’s enough. As for our identities, just tell the outside world that we are your personal guards.”

Dragon Haochen said anxiously, “How can that be? Ancestors…”

Xiao Huo raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, “Just say it like that. We have existed in the world for more than six thousand years, and no reputation is important. As long as we achieve our goal, that’s enough. However, I’m still very grateful that you can think of us and are willing to rectify our names. As long as you can lead the Federation to completely defeat the demons in the future and return my human race to its beautiful rivers and mountains, we will be satisfied. This is our only request. From you, we have finally seen that hope.”

Dragon Haochen said, “Ancestor, this junior is ashamed.”

Xiao Huo chuckled and said, “There’s no need to be modest. If you only had the ability you showed when you fought me just now, how could you become the Chairman of the Federation? Back then, I personally witnessed the power of the Eternal and Creation God Seal Throne. Even your domain should not have been used to the extreme. Go and prepare first. After we go out, I want to stay by your side for a while until you have completely learned the Three Forms of Brahma.”

“Yes,” Dragon Haochen replied respectfully.

Shu Yongxiao said, “Wait a minute, Little Long. You still need to know the overall strength of our sixty-three old fogeys so that you can arrange us in the war against the demons. Old Xiao and I are both at the seventh level of the ninth rank. Among the others, there are sixteen who are above the fifth level of the ninth rank, and the others are all above the third level of the ninth rank. Just keep that in mind.”

Dragon Haochen was indeed shocked. Sixty-three powerhouses above the third level of the ninth rank, the entire Temple Federation might not be able to gather that many! What’s more, there were sixteen at the fifth level of the ninth rank and two at the seventh level of the ninth rank. This power could at least offset the threat of the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan, the number one demon clan, to humans. It can be said that with the support of the Eternal Heroes, humans not only had the confidence to fight against the demons, but also had at least a 20% increase in their chances of winning.

Leaving the cave, retrieving the Holy Mountain Order, and teleporting back to the core formation.

As soon as he came out, Cai’er immediately woke up from her cultivation state. Dragon Haochen was facing a group of ninth-rank powerhouses, so how could she really calm down and cultivate? She couldn’t even enter a meditative state. Seeing Dragon Haochen return unscathed, she finally relaxed.

Dragon Haochen briefly explained the gains of this trip, and Yang Haohan was overjoyed. It could be said that Dragon Haochen’s gains this time were extremely huge. Not only did he gain the approval of the Eternal Heroes and their agreement to fight, but he also received the good news that the Eternal Heroes were willing to pass on their unique skills.

Dragon Haochen was not clear about the professional distribution of the Eternal Heroes, but Yang Haohan was very clear about it! One-third of the sixty-three Eternal Heroes were knights. As for powerhouses above the eighth rank and under the age of forty, although they were difficult to find, the Knight Temple, as the head of the Six Great Temples, could still gather them. The Dawn of Light Demon Hunter Group alone had five major knights, plus Li Xin and other outstanding young knights. There was no problem in inheriting the unique skills of the Eternal Heroes. The other five major temples also shared the benefits equally. Naturally, it was good for everyone.

Yang Haohan left Dragon Haochen to wait here at the Knight Holy Mountain, and he returned to the Imperial Dragon Pass at the fastest speed. In less than half a day, brand-new clothes, trousers, and cloaks were transported over.

The clothes and trousers were all woven from the best sky silk, which was not only tough, but also warm in winter and cool in summer. It was especially good for maintaining body temperature. The cloak was the same. The clothes and cloaks had fine gold trim on them. It was not obvious in the room, but when the sun shone on it, it would emit a faint golden light, which was indeed a bit of low-key luxury.

Dragon Haochen carried these clothes, trousers, and cloaks back into the cave and distributed them to the Eternal Heroes. The sixty-three powerhouses then followed him and left the cave through four successive teleports.

Standing in the heart of the Knight Holy Mountain, all the Eternal Heroes fell into silence, feeling the rich light elements here and the light that they were somewhat unaccustomed to. Their mood swings were even more intense.

After sleeping for thousands of years, they were finally leaving, and this time they were leaving, it was likely that they would never be able to return here. Even if their minds had been settled for thousands of years, it was impossible to say that there was no change at all.

(To be continued)