Xuan Mo knelt at the center of the clearing, aura coiling around him like molten shadows and molten light entwined. Ember circled his feet, tail ablaze with sparks, eyes glowing with elemental intelligence that mirrored Xuan Mo's focus. The forest seemed to pulse faintly in response, sensing the hybrid power surging within him.
Yuan Liuyue observed silently, her amber-green eyes sharp yet calm. "Today, you are not merely training. You will awaken a new layer of your potential. Embrace your bloodline fully. Let it flow through you—control it, or it will consume you."
Above him, the Sign-In System shimmered, offering rewards of world-defining significance.
[Monthly Sign-In Available: Reward Options]
1. Celestial Root Gauntlet – Advanced Form – Manipulate forest-scale formations; adaptive combat structures; roots pierce mountains, restrain sects.
2. Abyssal Dragon Core – Fragment of Ancient Power – Strengthens demonic dragon bloodline; grants precognition in combat, draconic manifestations, and exponential aura amplification.
3. Spirit Tree Primordial Seed – Partial terrain control, control over flora, and accelerates pill/artifact crafting.
Xuan Mo's gaze hardened. Without hesitation, he extended his hand and selected the Abyssal Dragon Core – Fragment of Ancient Power.
A torrent of dark, blazing energy erupted from his chest, twisting around him like a living storm. His aura flared violently, reshaping the clearing as the Core's essence fused with his demonic dragon bloodline. Muscles strengthened, veins glowed with abyssal energy, and scales of shadow and crimson shimmered faintly across his skin.
The forest quivered, not in fear, but recognition. Ember leapt into the surge, sparks of elemental power dancing across its fur, bonding further with its master.
Yuan Liuyue stepped closer, her voice calm yet resonant. "Do not let power blind you. The Core amplifies everything within you—strength, instincts, aggression. You must remain precise. You are no longer just a child. You are a cultivator of the abyssal dragon lineage. Today marks the first step of your world-defining growth."
Instinctively, Xuan Mo tested the Core's power. Shadows coiled from his aura, forming jagged claws that could pierce mountains. He felt the precognition ripple through his mind, sensing even phantom movements of an imaginary opponent. Draconic energy surged through him, scales hardening, claws forming, a shadowy tail flicking behind him.
Ember mirrored his movements, flames intertwining with abyssal darkness, creating a synchronized, living weapon. Xuan Mo pushed further, releasing waves of pure aura. The ground cracked, roots twisted, and the mist around him reacted, swirling in intricate patterns as if acknowledging the Core's dominion.
Hours—or perhaps minutes—passed. Each surge of energy, each instinctive strike, honed his control. The Core did not simply give him power—it demanded mastery.
Finally, Xuan Mo exhaled, aura settling into a steady, ominous glow. The Abyssal Dragon Core throbbed in his chest, a permanent extension of his hybrid essence. Ember bowed its head in silent acknowledgment, fully bonded, ready to act on his command.
The Sign-In System pulsed, recording the awakening. Yuan Liuyue's lips curved in a rare, proud smile. "You have embraced your lineage. This is the first step of countless others. You are no longer a child hiding in the forest—you are a force that will shape the world."
Xuan Mo's eyes gleamed with quiet determination. This power was only the beginning. The System held even greater rewards, and with each one, his path toward world-defining dominance became more tangible.