Chapter 250: Dou Emperor Bloodline
As the pool's water turned increasingly red and filled with the scent of blood, Xiao Tian noticed his bloodline thrumming with intense desire.
"Xiao Tian, step into the blood pool and inherit the Xiao Clan's last Dou Emperor bloodline!" The now white-haired Xiao Xuan spoke, his voice brimming with hope for the Xiao Clan.
Nodding, Xiao Tian stepped into the blood pool. Instantly, the pool's water began to roil violently, and thin, thread-like strands of blood-red energy surged into his body through every pore.
"It will be painful at first, but this process is necessary. The bloodline power will replace your old blood. Only then can you possess the Dou Emperor bloodline," Xiao Xuan reminded Xiao Tian, noticing his slightly pale complexion.
Xiao Tian nodded, feeling his blood being rapidly drained from his body. This grueling process continued for ten days until all his old blood was expelled. Now, he looked like a skeleton wrapped in skin, his face deathly pale, resembling a corpse.
Xiao Xuan then formed a series of hand seals, sending a beam of blood-red light into the pool.
"Bubble, bubble!"
The pool began to boil, and threads of strange blood-red liquid separated from the rest, flowing into Xiao Tian's body. As these new blood elements entered, his pale skin gradually regained color, and his withered skin began to plump up.
"Now, we just need to wait for the blood replacement to complete. You can cultivate during this time," Xiao Xuan told Xun'er, closing his eyes afterward.
Nodding, Xun'er took out the energy crystals Xiao Tian had given her and started meditating.
…
After an unknown amount of time, a sudden change occurred. A brilliant violet-gold light erupted from within Xiao Tian's body, resisting the integration of the Dou Emperor bloodline.
This sudden development caught the attention of both Xiao Xuan and Xun'er.
"What is this?" Xun'er asked, puzzled by the violet-gold light, feeling a regal aura emanating from it.
"That's the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline power!" Xiao Xuan said in confusion. "This legendary bloodline, how did it end up in his body?"
"Dragon-Phoenix bloodline?" Xun'er frowned, unfamiliar with the term.
"The Dragon-Phoenix bloodline combines the bloodlines of the Ancient Void Dragon and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix," Xiao Xuan explained. "Throughout countless ages, only two beings have possessed this bloodline. They are the true supremes of the magical beast realm, incredibly powerful. It seems this Dragon-Phoenix bloodline was not fully purified before. So, upon encountering the Dou Emperor bloodline, it surged forth."
"Will this cause any problems?" Xun'er asked.
"This Dragon-Phoenix bloodline is deeply rooted in him, and it is overpowering the Xiao Clan's Dou Emperor bloodline," Xiao Xuan frowned. "If we can't resolve this, the Dou Emperor bloodline will be wasted. Worse, the conflict might severely injure Xiao Tian."
"What can we do?" Xun'er asked anxiously.
Xiao Xuan turned to Xun'er, "Girl, would you be willing to help Xiao Tian?"
"What do you need me to do, Senior?" Xun'er asked.
"I need some of your Gu Clan bloodline power," Xiao Xuan said. "If we use your bloodline power, it might suppress the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline and even merge the three bloodlines. If successful, this could create the most powerful bloodline ever."
Xun'er hesitated, knowing that damaging her bloodline would not go unpunished by the Gu Clan.
"Senior, are you certain this will work?" Xun'er asked.
"At least eighty percent sure," Xiao Xuan replied seriously.
"Then, I'll do it," Xun'er nodded.
Xiao Xuan bowed respectfully to Xun'er, "On behalf of Xiao Tian and the Xiao Clan, thank you."
Shaking her head, Xun'er moved to the edge of the pool. With a flick of her finger, she cut her delicate wrist.
"Sizzle!"
Drops of crimson blood fell from her wrist into the blood pool. When a fist-sized blood orb formed, she stopped.
"Senior, this is my limit. Any more would affect my bloodline level, and the Gu Clan would not forgive Xiao Tian," Xun'er said.
"Thank you," Xiao Xuan said sincerely, understanding the importance of a divine-grade bloodline.
"Rest now, I'll handle the rest," Xiao Xuan said, forming more hand seals.
The blood pool began to spin rapidly, and the violet-gold light within Xiao Tian dimmed, appearing suppressed.
"Whoosh!"
The Gu Clan blood orb broke through the violet-gold light, merging into Xiao Tian. Inside his body, beams of blood shot out as if a fierce battle raged within. Soon, dragon and phoenix roars echoed, with the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline mediating the conflict, eventually merging the three bloodlines.
Time passed, and a thumb-sized, purple-red diamond-shaped crystal formed in Xiao Tian's heart, signifying the successful fusion of the Dou Emperor bloodline. This new bloodline surpassed any other, being a combination of two Dou Emperor bloodlines and the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline.
As the bloodline solidified, waves of pure energy surged into Xiao Tian, rapidly elevating his cultivation.
Two-star Dou Saint mid-stage.
Two-star Dou Saint late-stage.
His cultivation continued to rise until he reached the peak of two-star Dou Saint, then stopped.
"Thump! Thump!"
With his cultivation enhanced, Xiao Tian's heart beat powerfully. Each beat sent a stream of purple-red blood throughout his body, subtly boosting his strength. Although slow, the purple-red blood continued to purify his body.
After an indeterminate time, Xiao Tian's skin took on a faint purple-red hue, his veins visible beneath his skin.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, the space around Xiao Tian trembled violently, as if solid energy coalesced into whirlwinds around him, drawing in energy from the surroundings and funneling it into his body.
"Boom!"
After a year of slumber, Xiao Tian's eyes snapped open, shooting out intense purple-red beams. An extraordinarily powerful aura erupted from him, enveloping the area.
"Xiao Tian succeeded!" Xun'er exclaimed joyfully.
Xiao Xuan stroked his beard, pleased, "Not only did he successfully merge the bloodlines, but he also broke through to a three-star Dou Saint. This bloodline power is truly formidable."
Xiao Tian withdrew his aura, stood up, and said, "Thank you, ancestor. Thank you, Xun'er."
He knew well that part of his bloodline power came from Xun'er.
(End of Chapter)
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