Chapter 429: Ancestral Blood Art

Chapter 429: Ancestral Blood Art

Ziyuan Zu stood tall, his entire being exuding the flow of Supreme Reason rules.

His figure seemed less like a living being and more like an embodiment of a certain rule.

He stood beyond the sky, his gaze deep and mysterious.

No one knew how long had passed when a figure in black robes appeared beside Ziyuan Zu.

This black-robed figure emanated a powerful aura.

It was none other than a Supreme Reason.

Aside from the Ancestor, this person was the first in Ziyuan Heaven and the only Minor Supreme Reason in Ziyuan Heaven.

It was difficult for Yang Deities to appear, and even in the Sixth Heaven, Supreme Reasons were absolute overlords.

For clans like the Ziyuan Clan, which originated from bloodlines, they could also be confined by their bloodlines.

This branch had produced a Great Supreme Reason, and it would be extremely challenging for them to produce another Yang Deity.

On the contrary, clans like the Mara Clan, which lacked a Great Supreme Reason, had more ordinary Yang Deities and Supreme Reason Yang Deities than Ziyuan Heaven.

Therefore, to expand, the Ziyuan Clan often sought out other bloodline branches in the Lower World to incorporate those with exceptional bloodlines.

Every additional Yang Deity was hard-won.

"Greetings, Ancestor. The Blood Cloak has arrived in Ziyuan Heaven. May I ask if the Ancestor will summon him?" Ziyuan Tan bowed respectfully, not daring to look directly at the Ancestor.

In his perception, the Ancestor did not have a fixed form but was a manifestation of Supreme Reason.

Ziyuan Zu shook his head, "No need."

Ziyuan Tan was not surprised by this response.

"What treatment will he receive?" Ziyuan Tan asked.

Simultaneously, he was also assessing the bloodline level of the Blood Cloak in his mind.

"In Ziyuan Heaven... he is the first under the Yang Deities," Ziyuan Zu said indifferently.

"As you command," Ziyuan Tan replied without surprise.

For the Ancestor to pay attention, the bloodline must have at least possessed Supreme Reason potential.

It was normal for the treatment to exceed that of Ziyuan Daixue.

"Here's a gift for him," Ziyuan Zu said, and a black storage bag fell into Ziyuan Tan's hands.

Ziyuan Tan accepted the storage bag and bowed respectfully.

His mind was filled with various thoughts. The current Ziyuan Heaven was in a precarious state, which was why the Ancestor was so concerned.

After all, Ziyuan Heaven had only one Supreme Reason, and even the number of Yang Deities was not abundant.

Compared to other branches, they were lacking.

This also prompted Ziyuan Heaven to seek expansion by reaching out to other bloodline branches in the Lower World, incorporating those with exceptional bloodlines.

"Give him the Ancestral Blood Art and tell him that once he cultivates to the seventh layer, he can come and see me. I will grant him a small wish," Ziyuan Zu instructed.

"Yes, Ancestor," Ziyuan Tan replied, his voice low.

"Oh, right. How many layers of the Ancestral Blood Art has the Black Sword cultivated?" Ziyuan Zu asked.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, the exact number is unknown, but based on the information that has spread in recent years, it's at least... nine layers," Ziyuan Tan answered.

Hearing this, Ziyuan Zu's voice changed slightly, "Seven layers are too simple. Tell him to come back after reaching nine layers!"

Ziyuan Tan couldn't help but feel amused.

Reaching nine layers in the Ancestral Blood Art was indeed too challenging.

Even if the Blood Cloak became a Yang Deity, it might still be impossible.

As for Ziyuan Zu's daughter, Ziyuan Daixue, she had only reached the ninth layer.

The Ancestral Blood Art was a unique cultivation method, and its speed depended solely on bloodlines and comprehension.

The correlation with bloodlines was ninety-nine, while comprehension was one.

When the Black Sword obtained the Ancestral Blood Art, he managed to cross three layers within half a month, astonishing everyone.

This was the fastest recorded cultivation speed for the Ancestral Blood Art, even surpassing Ziyuan Zu's master.

His master was also the Black Sword's master, the Great Elder of the Black Demon Abyss Nine Elders.

...

"Your Black Demon Abyss is so dark and gloomy. It doesn't look like a place for righteous cultivators," Qi Yuan remarked as he scanned the surroundings.

The river water was black, and even the trees had a grayish hue, appearing almost fake.

"Why are you judging by appearances? Isn't everyone equal?" Ziyuan Daixue retorted, using Qi Yuan's own words against him.

Qi Yuan was taken aback, momentarily speechless from the rebuttal.

Soon, he sighed, "I never expected that the light of humanity would shine in the Black Demon Abyss, and it's you.

You are the true embodiment of equality!"

Just then, a man in black robes appeared amidst a ripple in the air.

He had a horn atop his head, but it didn't make him look rugged; instead, it added a touch of elegance.

Qi Yuan's mind immediately recognized the powerful figure.

Earlier, he had vaguely sensed the probing of two formidable cultivators.

Now, another Supreme Reason had revealed himself.

Ziyuan Daixue's face lit up with excitement as she saw the newcomer, "Father, I've brought back the Blood Cloak!"

She waved her hands, seemingly inviting praise.

The rugged and unrestrained demeanor of Niu Jiao Sister vanished, replaced by that of a little girl seeking approval.

Ziyuan Tan smiled gently, "What gift do you want this time?"

As a Supreme Reason Yang Deity, he could easily see through his daughter's little schemes, but he was willing to indulge her.

"I want the Black Cloud Bloodsteed!" Ziyuan Daixue exclaimed with excitement. "When I was little, I always wanted my own Black Cloud Bloodsteed to ride and explore the world!"

On their journey, Qi Yuan had heard Ziyuan Daixue mention the Black Cloud Bloodsteed more than once.

This is a... mode of transportation.

For cultivators.

In terms of Earth, it's a motorcycle.

It perfectly fits the stereotype Niu Jiao Sister had of Qi Yuan.

Of course, the Black Cloud Bloodsteed is not merely a motorcycle; it also possesses partial spatial jumping capabilities.

Randomly.

Sometimes it activates, and you never know where you'll end up.

So, it's incredibly thrilling.

After all, the vast expanse of the Sixth Heaven is so immense that even Yangshen cultivators cannot explore it all.

"Your cousin, a few years ago, rode the Black Cloud Bloodsteed and fell into a Strange Land, dying in the process."

"Do you still want the Black Cloud Bloodsteed?"

Upon hearing this, Niu Jiao Sister's heart skipped a beat.

A warm feeling welled up within her.

"Dad, I shouldn't be so willful."

"What willfulness? I think your cousin's Black Cloud Bloodsteed is pretty good. Do you want it or not?"

Niu Jiao Sister blinked, "... "

Finally, she took a deep breath, "I do!"

"But remember your cousin's lesson!" Ziyuan Tan added.

"I know, I won't go gallivanting around recklessly!"

"No, what I mean is, don't take random people along.

Your cousin, that guy, took other people's newlywed partners, both men and women, to play around.

As a result, when the other partner contacted her through a Communication Talisman, that woman was fierce. She swore that if she caught her husband playing around with other women, she'd be struck by lightning.

Coincidentally, your cousin was riding with her through a Thunder Domain, and lightning struck the Black Cloud Bloodsteed, causing it to malfunction and fall into a Strange Land... and he died."

Ziyuan Daxue blinked, never expecting her cousin's death to be so eventful.

"Dad, I'll remember the lesson. Rest assured, I won't be hanging out with married men on the Black Cloud Bloodsteed."

"What I mean is, if you do take someone, you have to seal their mouth, no random talking."

Ziyuan Tan said this lightly.

Qi Yuan, standing nearby, was speechless.

These people from the Ziyuan Clan, they all seemed a bit divine.

Could it be that their bloodline had some issues?

He wondered aimlessly.

At this moment, Ziyuan Tan turned his gaze to Qi Yuan, "Blood Cloak, are you interested in marrying into the Ziyuan Clan?"

"Not interested!" Qi Yuan rejected outright.

He had already concluded that the Ziyuan Clan's bloodline had significant problems; otherwise... how could someone ask about marrying in upon first meeting?

Shouldn't they have asked about assets, salary, and other practical matters first? Oh, wait, marrying in... those questions aren't necessary.

"This is the Ancestral Blood Art that Old Ancestor asked me to give you. When you cultivate it to the ninth layer, you can go and meet Old Ancestor and make a small request."

Ziyuan Tan was straightforward, handing the Ancestral Blood Art to Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan took the Ancestral Blood Art, feeling curious.

"Is this a cultivation technique?" Qi Yuan asked.

"Yes and no. This is a unique technique for those with our bloodline." Ziyuan Tan knew that Qi Yuan was from the Second Heaven and might not be very familiar with the Black Demon Abyss.

He continued, "In the Black Demon Abyss, the strongest aspect is our bloodline.

The stronger the bloodline, the greater the talent, the greater the potential, and the greater the future achievements.

The Ancestral Blood Art allows our bloodline to evolve and leap, gaining various special abilities. It has a total of fifteen layers, and whoever cultivates it to the highest layer, no matter how weak their bloodline is, they can reach the Principle Realm just by sleeping and not cultivating.

Speaking of this, Ziyuan Tan's face was filled with pride and arrogance.

However, such cases have never occurred in the Black Demon Abyss.

Usually, those with stronger bloodlines cultivate the Ancestral Blood Art faster.

"How many years of sleeping is needed?" Qi Yuan asked eagerly.

If that's the case, he could cultivate this technique to its fullest, then find a gaming world to sleep in, and when he comes out, he'd be a Principle Realm Yangshen cultivator?

"Just a mere hundred thousand years!" Ziyuan Tan said, his face full of excitement.

"Isn't the use of the word 'just' a bit inappropriate here?" Qi Yuan was speechless.

A hundred thousand years is 'just' the time needed.

With that much time, it's better to stay within the Ultimate Reason Gate and deeply comprehend the Principle.

After a few million years, when he comes out, he'll be invincible.

Of course, compared to gaming, these achievements seem insignificant.

Ziyuan Tan sighed and then earnestly said, "Blood Cloak, your bloodline is strong, but don't be overly ambitious.

The Principle Realm is not so easily achieved.

But... if you truly cultivate the Ancestral Blood Art to its fullest, with your talent, you might enter the Yangshen realm in just a hundred years."

Speaking of this, Ziyuan Tan felt a twinge of envy.

The creatures of the Black Demon Abyss, born from a Creation Artifact, have the strongest bloodlines.

(End of Chapter)

The cultivation system in the Sixth Heaven was somewhat different from that of the Black Abyss.

In the eyes of the cultivators in the Sixth Heaven, the path to becoming a Yangshen for the bloodline cultivators of the Black Abyss was akin to a fast-track process.

For other cultivators, it involved refining their spiritual power, strengthening their divine souls, and comprehending the Great Dao.

Even a slight comprehension of the Dao could take tens of thousands of years.

But for the bloodline cultivators of the Black Abyss, all they needed was to enhance their bloodline power.

Bloodline was everything; it could grant them everything they desired.

The Blood Cloak's bloodline was clearly much stronger than his own, which was why the Ancestor was so impressed.

Ziyuan Tan's bloodline was quite ordinary, even inferior to his daughter, Ziyuan Daxue.

However, Ziyuan Tan's keen comprehension and diligent efforts allowed him to become the Supreme Principle under the Heavenly Ancestor of Ziyuan Heaven.

Qi Yuan, with his exceptional bloodline, was the object of Ziyuan Tan's envy.

"It doesn't sound very cost-effective, but I might as well give it a try when I have time," Qi Yuan said nonchalantly.

When he reached the ninth level, he could ask the Heavenly Ancestor of Ziyuan Heaven for a favor.

This was a decent reward in itself.

Ziyuan Tan's lips twitched, and he didn't respond to Qi Yuan's words. Instead, he handed over a storage bag and continued to give instructions.

After all, if word got out that the Ancestor was showing special favor to someone, it might attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

"Only the mediocre are free from envy," Qi Yuan said casually.

Anyway, it's all just a game.

As long as his interests weren't harmed, he could do as he pleased.

Ziyuan Tan smiled and said, "Do as you wish."

He had only mentioned it in passing.

Usually, in such cases, the Ancestor's gift was not particularly valuable, but the Ancestor's attitude was the real treasure.

Ziyuan Tan wasn't envious of the gift the Ancestor had given to the Blood Cloak.

"Daxue, take the Blood Cloak to his cave abode and cultivate well," Ziyuan Tan instructed.

With that, his figure disappeared.

Ziyuan Daxue looked at Qi Yuan with envy, "In my lifetime, I've only received one gift from the Ancestor, but you've already gotten one upon your arrival. Ah, the comparison is unfair."

"Be aware that you are not human," Qi Yuan pointed out, correcting Ziyuan Daxue's mistake.

With a cow horn on her head, how could she pretend to be human?

"I wonder what the Ancestor's gift to you was? I'm curious if it's more valuable than the Black Cloud Bloodsteed," Ziyuan Daxue asked.

A gift from the Heavenly Ancestor would undoubtedly be of great value; otherwise, it would be seen as a sign of disrespect.

Of course, the gift wouldn't be too precious either.

In the past, Ziyuan Tan had received a mythical-level pet as a gift.

This had made the young Ziyuan Daxue the center of attention.

"Let's go to my cave abode first. I've mentioned that I want a better one; otherwise, I won't be willing," Qi Yuan said.

"You're such a person... sigh, you're getting a good deal and still acting coy. Do you know that the Ancestor has designated you as the leader of the younger generation of Demon Disciples?" Ziyuan Daxue said enviously.

"Demon Disciple?" Qi Yuan wasn't fond of this title.

He was clearly a law-abiding and kind person.

"In Ziyuan Heaven, there were originally four Demon Disciples, and with you, there are now five.

You've become the leader right from the start, and I'm sure the others won't be happy about it," Ziyuan Daxue said with a smile.

The two of them chatted and laughed as they arrived at a tall mountain in the sky.

The mountain was desolate and uninhabited, with no buildings in sight, only scattered rocks everywhere.

Ziyuan Daxue looked ahead, hands on her hips, and said, "See that? That's your cave abode... isn't it cool?"

Qi Yuan looked in the direction she indicated and was slightly stunned, "This cave abode... why is it so strange?"

In front of them was a large steel ball.

The word 'large' was used because it was truly enormous, even bigger than the Taohuang Palace.

This was the Immortal World, yet the ball was made of steel, giving off a sci-fi and cyberpunk vibe.

"What's so strange about it? This cave abode is named 'Origin Star,' and it's modeled after the stars that illuminate the heavens," a crisp voice sounded, and two young women, one tall and one small, appeared.

One of them had a pink cow horn on her head, adorned with a butterfly knot, and a straight fringe, looking adorable in her azure blue dress.

She was petite and cute.

The other woman, without a cow horn, stood tall and straight, with a cool demeanor. Her dark green dress hugged her figure, and the front was half-laced, revealing fair skin that was almost blinding. A black silk ribbon was tied around her smooth thigh, and she was the one who spoke.

"These are the two Demon Disciples. The cute one is named Ziyuan Xiaolu, and the sexy one is called Anxunlu," she introduced.

Ziyuan Xiaolu blinked and glanced at Qi Yuan before lowering her head, appearing shy.

Anxunlu scanned Qi Yuan with an assessing gaze.

Qi Yuan's attention was also drawn to Anxunlu.

It wasn't because of her revealing attire but because her name was misspelled.

It should have been 'Anxin Ku.'

(End)

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