Chapter 338: Jade Bone Heavenly Body, I promise to give you a great opportunity!
Chapter 338: Jade Bone Heavenly Body, I promise to give you a great opportunity!
The golden sunlight streamed through the opening in the roof, casting a warm, shimmering glow across the tranquil surface of the lake, making the water sparkle like liquid crystals.
Four statues of small tigers stood at each side of the lake, pouring water from their mouths.
The water cascaded into the lake, creating a soothing sound that echoed through the surrounding area. The gentle splashing harmonized with the stillness, making the room feel like a sanctuary.
The moment Chen Tian stepped inside the room, his body trembled…
No, it wasn't his body, but his dantian that seemed to shake with excitement.
Chen Tian's eyes landed on the lake, and he felt a strange pull towards it.
'Is the new elemental crystal inside the lake?' Chen Tian wondered, his heartbeat quickening.
Chen Tian immediately thought that the new elemental crystal was in the lake, his heart racing with anticipation.
He took a deep breath, feeling the cool, damp air fill his lungs.
Suddenly, the old man stopped walking and turned his head to look at Baihu. His movement was slow, deliberate, as if to underscore the gravity of his words.
"Since you are also one of us, you have the right to participate in this trial. Little girl, from now on, everything will depend on you and how much you are willing to."
"M-Me?" Baihu stammered, looking at the old man in disbelief, her eyes wide with shock. Her heart pounded in her chest as a mix of fear and excitement coursed through her.
The old man had already explained how much this trial was for their races, so Baihu was nervous yet thrilled.
The old man nodded solemnly, his expression serious. "Yes, since you can be considered the last Divine Tiger, it is necessary that you take part in this trial.
When those beings first appeared and started causing destruction wherever they went, we lost many of our tribe's strongest experts at that time..."
The old man's voice grew softer, filled with sorrow as he recalled the past.
"Because of the losses of our experts, our ancestors decided to create this place of trial, to test and train our remaining warriors to become strong enough to protect our tribe and our home."
The old man started walking slowly in the direction of the lake, his footsteps echoing in the quiet room. He paused and opened his mouth to speak again.
"I can tell your bloodline hasn't fully awakened yet and is tainted with impurities. If you truly want to unlock your bloodline fully, you must undergo the trials in this place."
"My bloodline isn't pure! But that's impossible! Mother told me that even if we married someone from a different race, it would always be pure!" Baihu exclaimed, her voice trembling with disbelief.
The old man nodded solemnly. "It is not uncommon for bloodlines to become diluted over time. I know what you're thinking about, but even if you had a way to keep the bloodline pure, it would be impossible to maintain that purity indefinitely.
What if your bloodline wasn't pure to begin with? What if the impurities were always there? With every generation, the chance that the bloodline remains pure decreases. It's the natural course of things," the old man explained gently.
Even Chen Tian, listening intently, was taken aback. His eyebrows furrowed as he pondered about the old mam words.
He again looked at Baihu and activated his chaos insight. The familiar screen appeared in front of him.
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? Name: Baihu
? Age: 12,000 years old
? Cultivation Level: 4th stage Nascent Soul Realm
? Body: Jade Bone Heavenly Body (Unawakened) Rank: Low-Grade Heavenly
? Bloodline: Divine White Tiger (Unawakened) Rank: High-Grade Divine
? Element Mastery:
- Wind: 74%
- Water: 40%
- Light: (locked)
- Lightning: 23%
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As the old man had said, Baihu's bloodline had yet to fully awaken.
At this moment, Chen Tian was completely focused on Baihu's body. His eyes widened as he took in all the information displayed before him.
'She has a special constitution! Not to mention the rank of her physique, her bloodline is even more impressive!' he thought, feeling a mix of awe and excitement.
Even Chen Tian couldn't stay calm after seeing Baihu's incredible potential.
'Jade Bone Celestial Body? Where exactly did I hear of this body?' Chen Tian dug into his memories, trying to recall where he had heard of the Jade Bone Celestial Body before. Suddenly, it hit him.
'Oh! Now I remember, it was one of the heavenly bodies.'
Those born with this constitution possess a body as pure and translucent as jade, hence the name. Their bones are not merely skeletal structures, but rather conduits for immense spiritual energy.
Individuals with the Jade Bone Heavenly Body absorb spiritual energy at an exponentially faster rate than ordinary cultivators.
Not to mention that the Jade Bone Heavenly Body grants exceptional physical attributes. Possessors of this constitution are naturally endowed with immense strength, speed, and endurance.
The jade-like bones serve as a vast reservoir for spiritual energy. This allows for the storage and utilization of an unparalleled amount of energy, enabling devastating attacks and potent defensive measures.
'If this woman unlocks both her bloodline and physique, then she will undoubtedly become one of the most powerful cultivators in the same realm. With her talent, ascending to the nine heavens is just a matter of time.
If this world did not lack spiritual Qi, maybe she would have already ascended in these 12,000 years.'
Chen Tian felt it was a pity that the world lacked spiritual Qi, preventing this woman from reaching her full potential.
"Young man," suddenly the old man called out to Chen Tian.
Chen Tian lost concentration and turned to face the old man, who continued, his tone serious,
"I can feel that in your body you also have a bloodline. Is that right?"
The old man spoke in a serious tone, his eyes searching Chen Tian's face for a reaction.
"What! You also have a bloodline?" Baihu exclaimed in surprise as she tilted her head to look at Chen Tian, her interest piqued.
Chen Tian's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly calmed down as he realized that with the old man's strength, it should be effortless to discover his bloodline.
"Yes, I do have a bloodline," Chen Tian admitted, his voice steady.
The old man smiled after hearing Chen Tian's response. "Good, good," he said, nodding.
"I can sense great power within you, young one. Your bloodline shouldn't be weaker than our race's bloodline."
When Chen Tian tried to scan the old man with his Chaos Insight, the old man quickly sensed that someone was trying to probe into his body.
That was when he looked at Chen Tian and quickly realized that Chen Tian possessed an extraordinary bloodline.
"Can you show it to me?" the old man asked eagerly, his eyes shining with anticipation.
Chen Tian hesitated for a moment, unsure if he should do it.
Seeing his hesitation, the old man quickly spoke again,
"If your bloodline can satisfy this old man, then I promise to give you a great opportunity!"
The old man's eyes sparkled with excitement as he waited for Chen Tian's response.
"Opportunity? What kind of opportunity?" Chen Tian asked, his curiosity piqued.
The old man smiled mysteriously and replied, "An opportunity you will not regret, I swear on this old man's honor."
Chen Tian thought for a moment and then decided to agree. He wasn't losing anything by taking the old man up on his offer.
With a nod, Chen Tian accepted the old man's offer.
"Sure, I'll do it. What do I need to do?" He asked, his voice filled with resolve.
The old man's smile widened, revealing his teeth as he explained, "Nothing, you just have to draw your bloodline power."
Chen Tian nodded in understanding.
Baihu, who was on the side, also watched with keen interest. Her eyes, usually filled with a predatory glint, now held a touch of curiosity.
Activating their bloodlines power was usually challenging for those without proper training, but Chen Tian was different.
As a former expert, he could not only control his own bloodline power but also use it to his advantage. But that also depended on his cultivation level.
If his cultivation level was not high enough, even if he knew how to control his bloodline power, he would not be able to fully unleash its potential.
With a deep breath, Chen Tian closed his eyes, focused his mind, and began to draw out the Dragon Emperor Bloodline in his body.
As his consciousness delved into sensing his bloodline, a crimson, almost ethereal energy began to stir.
Slowly, the Dragon Emperor Bloodline started to seep into his veins, igniting a fiery stream that coursed through his entire body.
The once tranquil flow of his blood transformed into a tumultuous river, each pulse a thunderous beat against his flesh.
His skin reddened, then turned an ominous crimson as the bloodline's power surged. He felt an overwhelming heat, as if his blood was boiling with raw energy.
The old man and Baihu quickly felt a sudden pressure that made their hearts race. Of course, the old man was far better and didn't really feel any threat from this pressure like Baihu.
"ROAR!~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed through the room, shaking the very foundations of the space.
The aura around Chen Tian changed from one of calmness to one of fierce power. Baihu and the old man could only watch as Chen Tian's body executed a terrifying aura, his muscles expanding and rippling with incredible strength.
"D-Dragon bloodline!!" The old man's eyes widened in shock as he realized the true extent of Chen Tian's bloodline.
The old ma was truly shocked; even in his time, dragons were considered one of the most powerful beings in existence.
Chen Tian's bloodline was that of a dragon—not just any dragon, the old man could feel that it was the bloodline of an ancient and powerful dragon.
The room seemed to tremble as Chen Tian's bloodline aura filled the space, causing Baihu to take a step back.
The power radiating from Chen Tian was almost overwhelming, even for someone like Baihu.