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Chapter 496: The Seven-Colored Clan Mark
As the tenth star appeared, the star disk trembled violently before shattering into powder. A brilliant golden light burst from Xun'er's jade hand, transforming into a golden pillar of light that shot into the sky. A terrifying pressure radiated from this pillar, causing most of the people present to find that their Dou Qi had completely stopped circulating. Even their souls felt an overwhelming sense of reverence, the kind a lower being feels for a higher one.
"Divine... Divine-grade bloodline!" Everyone from the Gu Clan stared in shock at the golden pillar, unable to hold back their exclamations. Sharing the same bloodline as Xun'er, they felt an even stronger suppression from the pillar's pressure. Many Gu Clan members couldn't withstand the terrifying pressure and fell to their knees with a thud. However, their faces were filled with fervent admiration rather than discontent. The Gu Clan elders, who possessed enough strength, didn't kneel but instead bowed towards the golden pillar, unable to look directly at the figure bathed in golden light.
Little Doctor Immortal and Qing Lin exchanged astonished glances. The pressure from the golden pillar even affected them, though it didn't stop their Dou Qi from circulating. "So this is the divine Dou Emperor bloodline? The pressure within it is indeed terrifying!" Qing Lin murmured, her beautiful eyes reflecting the golden light.
"The pressure is secondary; the most important aspect is the potential represented by the divine bloodline! It's the terrifying potential to grow to the peak of Dou Sheng!" Little Doctor Immortal looked at the figure within the golden light with a hint of envy. Among all the women, Xun'er might be the only one with the potential to reach the same level as Xiao Ze in the future. Little Doctor Immortal was well aware of her own potential; reaching the Semi-Saint level was due to following Xiao Ze and obtaining many opportunities. However, the further one progresses in cultivation, the more dependent one becomes on talent, opportunities, and potential. Any shortfall in these aspects could cause one to remain stagnant. Xun'er's divine bloodline promised that given enough time, she would inevitably reach the peak of Dou Sheng. Compared to her divine bloodline, even the Serene Poison Body seemed somewhat insignificant.
As everyone's thoughts raced, the golden pillar of light finally began to dissipate after a while. Xun'er slowly opened her eyes to find the star disk had turned to powder. She had expected the surrounding silence. "Haha, it really is a divine bloodline. Our Gu Clan can thrive for many more years..." Elder Gu Lan muttered excitedly. As a Dou Sheng of the Gu Clan, he understood the significance of having a peak Dou Sheng. Without an equally strong Dou Sheng to counterbalance, the Gu Clan could annihilate any other ancient clan.
Elder Gu Lan took a deep breath, calming his excitement, and nodded at Xun'er. With a serious expression, he extended his hands and grasped the air gently. As his hands closed, a seven-colored dragon brush appeared in his grasp. The appearance of this brush caused all the Gu Clan members to show reverence. Looking at the seven-colored brush, Mang Tian Chi sighed softly, as if talking to himself, but also explaining to Xiao Ze and the others, "The Seven-Colored Heavenly Emperor Brush... It's something the Gu Clan hasn't used in nearly a thousand years. Today, it's finally brought out."
Holding the Seven-Colored Heavenly Emperor Brush reverently, Elder Gu Lan's heart surged with emotion. After nearly a thousand years, the brush was finally being used. "Xun'er..." Elder Gu Lan looked at Xun'er, who nodded slightly and closed her eyes. Seeing Xun'er ready, Elder Gu Lan took a deep breath, releasing a vast aura, and gripped the Seven-Colored Heavenly Emperor Brush tightly. He began to draw intricate patterns on Xun'er's smooth forehead, each stroke shining with a brilliant seven-colored light. As he continued, Elder Gu Lan's expression grew increasingly solemn.
"What a terrifying brush. My Dou Qi is flowing out like water..." Elder Gu Lan thought, realizing why no one had been qualified to use it for so long. The consumption of Dou Qi was immense; without Dou Sheng strength, one could be drained dry in an instant. Controlling the brush with precision, Elder Gu Lan drew perfect lines on Xun'er's forehead. After a long period of drawing, he finally completed the last stroke, feeling exhausted despite his formidable strength. "It's done..."
Hearing Elder Gu Lan, Xun'er slowly opened her eyes. The moment she did, a radiant seven-colored light burst from her forehead. Under this light, many powerful Gu Clan members felt a soul-deep pressure, falling to their knees in fervor. Even the hidden, powerful gazes in the void seemed pleased. The seven-colored light quickly receded, turning into a profound seven-colored mark on Xun'er's forehead. With a thought, Xun'er made the mark disappear, as it could be controlled by its owner. She bowed to Elder Gu Lan and returned to her seat.
The Gu Clan's coming-of-age ceremony continued, but the remaining events drew little attention. Many hidden gazes lingered on the beautiful figure of Xun'er, who leaned slightly towards Xiao Ze, quietly explaining the ceremony's details. This sight filled many with envy.
Meanwhile, in another part of the plaza, several cloaked figures left silently, moving to a secluded area. "After a thousand years, the Gu Clan has another divine bloodline holder!" "Does the clan have any instructions?" "The clan wants us to eliminate her secretly..." Soul Cliff fell silent for a moment before replying, "Us?" He realized the difficulty of the task. Divine bloodline holders were incredibly powerful, capable of challenging those above their level. To eliminate such a person was an almost impossible task, especially with Xiao Ze, whose strength was even more unfathomable, by her side. "However, it seems the clan has other plans... They might send a Dou Sheng."
(End of Chapter)
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