Chapter 826: Creation and the Sea of Divine Blood
Seeing Xiao Ze a Heavenly Sovereign capable of shattering worlds laughing and chatting so casually with Xiao Yan and Yao Lao caused a ripple of shock among the divine beasts present.
Those who had previously clashed with Xiao Yan turned pale, their minds racing.
From their conversation, they gathered that this supreme Heavenly Sovereign was Xiao Yan's younger brother.
And Xiao Yan... was his elder brother?!
Had someone told them earlier that a Heavenly Sovereign level expert had an older brother still at the Earthly Sovereign level, they would have laughed outright. After all, a Heavenly Sovereign had access to near limitless resources. Wouldn't their blood relatives be elevated to incredible heights as well?
Perhaps, they thought, the two brothers were estranged?
Yet Xiao Ze had crossed realms to rescue Xiao Yan, risking confrontation with a terrifying Demon Emperor. That level of dedication hardly seemed like the action of a man estranged from his family.
Respecting the Three Beast Sovereigns
After catching up with Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, Xiao Ze turned his attention to the Three Beast Sovereigns.
"Junior Xiao Ze greets the Three Beast Sovereigns," he said, clasping his hands respectfully.
"It's said that in ancient times, the Divine Beast Continent faced a great calamity, and the three of you sacrificed yourselves to suppress the demonic scourge. Junior holds your deeds in the highest regard."
Hearing this, the Three Beast Sovereigns smiled warmly.
To be acknowledged by one of the Great Thousand World's peak figures after millennia brought them pride. Moreover, Xiao Ze wasn't just any Heavenly Sovereign his ability to slay an immortal grade Demon Emperor meant he was a future pillar in the battle against the Extraterrestrial Demons.
They exchanged polite greetings with Xiao Ze, treating him as an equal rather than a junior.
Returning the Legacy Blood
With the pleasantries over, Xiao Ze flipped his palm, revealing three drops of legacy blood.
Each drop glowed with overwhelming energy and manifested the images of a fiery Ancient Undying Bird, a radiant Myriad Spirit Bird, and a primal Ancient Wild Beast.
The Beast Sovereigns froze for a moment before their faces lit with joy.
"This... this is our legacy blood!"
Earlier, they had used their legacy blood to form the Blood Aura Canopy to resist the demonic presence. It had nearly been destroyed by the Demon Emperor's corrosive power.
Yet here it was, intact in Xiao Ze's hands.
"I enveloped this realm with the Starry Sky Diagram and sensed remnants of your legacy blood's energy. I gathered the fragments, knowing the loss of such powerful bloodlines would be a tragedy for the Great Thousand World," Xiao Ze explained.
"I now return it to you, hoping it will foster another generation of peak level experts for our world."
Xiao Ze extended the three drops of blood toward the Beast Sovereigns while glancing at the surrounding divine beasts.
Reprimanding the Divine Beasts
The Beast Sovereigns exchanged glances before the muscular sovereign snorted in disdain.
"Hmph! These fools caused this calamity in the first place. They don't deserve our legacy!"
The refined sovereign nodded solemnly.
"If they hadn't been blinded by greed, spilling divine beast blood in their brawls, this disaster would never have occurred."
The divine beasts trembled under the reprimands, their faces ashen.
Xiao Ze spoke up, his tone measured.
"While their actions led to the calamity, it's difficult for anyone to remain calm in the face of such treasures. Perhaps their error was unintentional."
Hearing Xiao Ze plead for leniency, the divine beasts looked at him with gratitude.
The elegant sovereign sighed, her gaze sweeping over the subdued beasts.
"Even so, their lack of resolve shows they would struggle to pass our trials. Granting them a second chance might be futile."
Seeing that the Beast Sovereigns were unmoved, Xiao Ze didn't press further. After all, he hadn't expected them to distribute their legacy blood just yet.
Dismissing the Divine Beasts
The elegant sovereign waved her sleeve, summoning a spatial gateway.
"Your time in the Divine Beast Continent ends here," she declared.
The divine beasts didn't dare linger. They quickly retreated toward the gateway, fearful the sovereigns might punish them further. Before leaving, they bowed deeply to Xiao Ze, expressing their heartfelt gratitude for his intervention and rescue.
The Sea of Divine Blood
As the divine beasts departed, the altar grew quiet, leaving only Xiao Ze and the Three Beast Sovereigns.
The elegant sovereign stepped forward with a smile.
"Xiao Ze, we are grateful for your aid in resolving this crisis. There is a great opportunity here one I believe will interest you."
"Oh?" Xiao Ze raised an eyebrow. "If it's worthy of your attention, I'm certainly intrigued."
The Three Beast Sovereigns chuckled.
"Rest assured, even for a Heavenly Sovereign, it's a rare and extraordinary fortune," the refined sovereign assured him.
The three began forming intricate hand seals, their combined power distorting the space around Xiao Ze.
Moments later, the scenery changed.
Xiao Ze found himself standing before a vast blood red sea that stretched beyond the horizon.
This was no ordinary sea. Though it shimmered crimson, there was no scent of blood. Instead, its surface occasionally rippled with the ethereal shadows of legendary divine beasts.
Every wave radiated unimaginable spiritual energy, dense enough to make the air hum with power.
Xiao Ze's Thoughts
"So this is the Sea of Divine Blood, the culmination of countless divine beast bloodlines," Xiao Ze murmured, his expression serious.
The boundless energy flowing through the sea was terrifying, yet captivating.
For Xiao Ze, this opportunity was truly monumental a chance to unlock even greater potential in his journey toward the peak of the Great Thousand World.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 827: Aiming for the Sacred Physique
The Three Beast Sovereigns closely observed Xiao Ze's expression as he entered the Sea of Divine Blood. When they caught a flicker of surprise in his eyes, a trace of pride surfaced in their hearts.
In the original tale, they wouldn't have felt this way when witnessing Mu Chen and Nine Nether's reactions. But Xiao Ze was different.
Not only was he a Heavenly Sovereign, but he was also a human Heavenly Sovereign. Despite their willingness to set aside interspecies biases and grant him access to the Sea of Divine Blood, it was undeniably satisfying to see such a peerless human genius marvel at their race's creation.
A Treasure of Divine Beasts
"This crimson sea appears to contain the blood essence of numerous divine beasts, perhaps even supreme divine beasts," Xiao Ze remarked, his tone firm despite its speculative nature.
The elegant sovereign nodded, her eyes twinkling.
"Indeed. In ancient times, when the Extraterrestrial Demons waged war on the Divine Beast Continent, countless top tier divine beasts perished."
"But the demons paid a heavy price as well. Several Demon Emperors and numerous powerful entities fell. As you might know, the souls of Extraterrestrial Demons are exceptionally tenacious, far harder to obliterate than the souls of our kind."
Xiao Ze nodded slightly. The resilience of the demons' souls was a well known fact, requiring specialized methods or overwhelming power to destroy them completely.
"Without such means, most of the ancient greats resorted to suppressing these demonic souls with their spiritual energy or sacred relics. Over time, the souls were weakened and eventually dissolved," the sovereign continued.
Xiao Ze listened intently, his focus drawing a faint smile from the sovereign. Her opinion of him rose further.
"The Demon Emperors, before their fall, constructed a demonic array that forcibly siphoned the blood essence of the Divine Beast Continent's fallen. They sought to use the energy within this blood essence to resurrect themselves."
Here, she paused and turned to Xiao Ze, a knowing look in her eyes.
Xiao Ze smiled faintly.
"Given their failure, I take it you discovered their scheme and either sabotaged it or turned it to your advantage?"
The elegant sovereign's smile deepened.
"Correct. We turned their plan against them, using the willpower imbued in the blood essence of our fallen brethren to suppress the demons instead."
"Though born of the demons' malice, this site has become a convergence of divine beasts' life force, transforming into what we now call the Sea of Divine Blood a sacred treasure."
The Sea's Marvelous Potential
Xiao Ze gazed at the expansive crimson sea before him. Shadows of divine and supreme divine beasts flickered across its surface, their majestic forms hinting at the immense power held within.
"This sea embodies the life force of countless divine beasts from the Divine Beast Continent," Xiao Ze murmured, admiration evident in his tone.
"Even a Sacred Heavenly Sovereign would treasure such a place. The Sea of Divine Blood truly lives up to its reputation as a grand creation and unparalleled opportunity."
The Three Beast Sovereigns exchanged satisfied smiles. Hearing such praise from someone of Xiao Ze's stature only reinforced the sea's significance.
Xiao Ze turned to the sovereigns, bowing deeply.
"Junior offers heartfelt thanks to the three seniors for overlooking racial differences and bestowing this rare opportunity upon me."
After a brief hesitation, the sovereigns accepted his gesture.
The refined sovereign smiled warmly.
"With your talent able to rival immortal level power as a spiritual Heavenly Sovereign you are destined to stand at the apex of the Great Thousand World."
"Someday, when the Extraterrestrial Demons return, I hope you will stand as a pillar of strength against them."
Xiao Ze straightened, his expression resolute.
"I will do my utmost to shoulder that responsibility."
Entering the Sea of Divine Blood
The elegant sovereign gestured toward the crimson sea.
"Go, and immerse yourself in its mysteries. The flow of time here differs from the outside world, granting you more time to refine your abilities."
Bowing once more, Xiao Ze turned his gaze to the sea.
The blood essence of divine beasts was legendary for its transformative properties capable of tempering the body, refining spiritual energy, and even awakening hidden potential.
But the sea's most precious treasures lay within its depths: the blood essence of supreme divine beasts. Such a resource could benefit both humans and divine beasts, offering unparalleled advantages.
With a slight push of his toes, Xiao Ze hovered above the sea before descending into its depths.
The Three Beast Sovereigns silently watched. They had no intention of offering him guidance Xiao Ze's cultivation had already reached a level where he understood how to navigate such a treasure.
Had he been merely an Earthly Sovereign or an early stage Heavenly Sovereign, they might have warned him of the dangers within. The sea's energy was not only boundless but also fiercely domineering. Reckless absorption could lead to blood contamination and unstable spiritual energy.
However, Xiao Ze had long surpassed the threshold where such reminders were necessary.
Xiao Ze's Aspirations
As he descended into the crimson waters, Xiao Ze's thoughts raced.
In the original story, Mu Chen had utilized this very sea to nurture his Dragon Phoenix Avatars, using its unparalleled energy to bring them to peak form.
Similarly, Xiao Ze's Dragon Phoenix Bloodline and Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Bloodline had been cultivated through unique circumstances. While both had provided immense power, opportunities to further enhance them were scarce.
Now, the Sea of Divine Blood presented a perfect chance to elevate these bloodlines to new heights.
Moreover, Xiao Ze harbored an even more ambitious goal:
To achieve the Immortal Physique.
The Immortal Physique
An Immortal Physique was a near mythical state, representing a body so refined it rivaled even Sacred Heavenly Sovereigns.
Though the term "immortal" didn't imply true indestructibility, it denoted a level of physical resilience and power few could ever achieve. Those who cultivated this physique were often referred to as possessing a Sacred Body, a rare accomplishment even among Sacred Sovereigns.
"If this sea can further refine my bloodlines and strengthen my body, perhaps I can glimpse the threshold of the Immortal Physique," Xiao Ze mused, his eyes gleaming with determination.
Within the vast Sea of Divine Blood, a monumental opportunity awaited.
(End of Chapter)
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