NOVEL NEXT Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Have You Had Enough! Divine Bloodline!
Chapter 495: Have You Had Enough! Divine Bloodline!
The purplish-golden light surged, releasing an immense aura that blew away the debris, revealing Gu Yao's figure. The crowd gasped in shock. Gu Yao's body was flickering with faint traces of black lightning, leaving parts of his body charred. His distinctive black and white hair was now completely gone, leaving him looking extremely miserable. However, the purplish-golden clan mark on his charred body shone even brighter, and a mad glint filled his bloodshot eyes.
Outside the Dou Qi barrier, Elder Gu Lan sighed softly. The situation had escalated to the point where he might need to intervene. Gu Yao was being reckless, toying with his bloodline power. After receiving the clan mark, it slowly integrates with one's bloodline power, requiring a month of nurturing before it can be used. Using it prematurely not only damages the mark but can also harm one's bloodline power. Gu Yao, with his eighth-grade bloodline, risked lowering his bloodline level if he continued this way, which would be incredibly foolish and short-sighted.
Before Elder Gu Lan could act, Xiao Ze took a step forward, his previous calm demeanor replaced with a stern tone. "Have you had enough?" His voice carried a hint of soul power, causing the reinforced Dou Qi barrier to tremble slightly. The infused soul power directly subdued Gu Yao, clearing the madness from his eyes. In an era without Dou Di (Battle Emperor), a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) was considered the pinnacle of power on the Dou Qi continent, and their might was unimaginable. If Xiao Ze had malicious intent, a mere laugh could shatter the meridians of a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) expert.
Now, with just a hint of soul power in his voice, Xiao Ze easily subdued Gu Yao. Gu Yao's soul momentarily dazed, his eyes fixed blankly on Xiao Ze. Without the madness to sustain him, Gu Yao could no longer suppress his injuries. Coupled with the impact of Xiao Ze's reprimand, he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body collapsing like a deflated balloon. As his consciousness blurred, Elder Gu Lan removed the Dou Qi barrier. Despite Gu Yao's serious injuries, he hadn't fully triggered the clan mark, so his bloodline power remained largely unaffected. With time, he would recover, although the psychological blow he received might take a lifetime to overcome.
Elder Gu Lan shook his head, feeling helpless. Xiao Ze had shown remarkable restraint throughout the challenge. Had he exerted even a little more force, Gu Yao would have been reduced to ashes. He bowed slightly to Xiao Ze, expressing his gratitude. "Thank you, Xiao Ze, for your mercy and for saving Gu Yao's bloodline power."
Xiao Ze responded politely, "It was a small matter. I apologize for disrupting the ceremony."
Elder Gu Lan nodded, signaling the three elders to tend to Gu Yao, then moved to the center of the plaza. With a forceful gesture, he cleared the debris, leaving a smooth surface. "The ceremony will continue. Xun'er, it's your turn."
At Elder Gu Lan's words, the gathered Gu Clan elders were momentarily stunned before expressions of shock spread across their faces. All eyes turned to the beautiful figure of Xun'er. Ignoring the gazes, Xun'er only smiled at Xiao Ze after confirming he was unharmed. Xiao Ze nodded and encouraged her, "Good luck!"
Xun'er smiled gently and gracefully entered the plaza, bowing slightly to Elder Gu Lan in respect. "Xun'er, you may begin," Elder Gu Lan said, waving his sleeve to bring forth a large star disk glowing with a soft light. Xun'er stepped forward, placing her jade-like hand on the disk, closing her eyes.
As her hand made contact, a radiant light emanated, causing stars to appear on the disk. The crowd watched intently, curious about the bloodline of the Gu Clan's most outstanding descendant in a thousand years. Each new star made hearts beat faster. One, two, three...eight stars! Xun'er effortlessly matched Gu Yao's bloodline level.
When the eighth star appeared, the crowd's breathing grew heavier. They eagerly anticipated whether Xun'er could reach the ninth grade bloodline. Even hidden and powerful gazes from the void focused on her, showing the significance of her bloodline level to the clan.
After the eighth star, a burst of light coalesced on the disk, and amidst the gasps, a ninth star slowly formed. "Nine stars! A ninth-grade bloodline!" Many exclaimed, while the attending elders gripped their seats in excitement. A ninth-grade bloodline meant another clan member with the potential to become a Dou Sheng! Seeing the intense glow of the ninth star, it was clear Xun'er's potential could reach the mid-stage of Dou Sheng.
Elder Gu Lan's eyes shone with delight. The ninth star was bright and powerful, indicating a peak ninth-grade bloodline. This level of bloodline represented immense potential, ensuring another Dou Sheng for the clan given time. Amidst the focused gazes, Xun'er's hand trembled slightly, her arm becoming almost transparent. Her blood vessels pulsed, and golden flecks flowed rapidly, gathering in her arm touching the star disk. The golden light made her arm shine like gold, causing the star disk to tremble.
Crack! A barely audible sound, like a thunderclap, echoed in the ears of the Gu Clan members, who stared in shock at the star disk. The bloodline power was so immense that even the disk couldn't contain it! Following the ninth star, a small golden light emerged from the darkness within the cracks, growing into the size of a thumb.
Elder Gu Lan's calm demeanor wavered as he saw the tenth star. "Ten stars! A divine-grade bloodline!"
(End of Chapter)
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