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Chapter 913: Chapter 337: Blood Pool Awakening

Paused for a moment.

Elder Clan Leader Shangguan continued:

”Although the South Huai Prefecture is currently dominated by the Fu Family, the Shi Family is also a rising star. Grand Elder Shi has successfully broken through to the Purple Mansion. If they keep pushing forward, it won’t be long before a second and third Purple Mansion appears.”

”It’s acceptable for us to fall behind the Fu Family, but we can’t let the up-and-coming Shi Family surpass us.”

”Moreover,”

”The Shangguan Family wishes to advance to the Seventh-Grade, requiring multiple Purple Mansion cultivators, don’t we?”

Elder Clan Leader Shangguan feared that his son might develop misguided intentions.

His own resignation is one thing, but Shangguan Feng has the backing of the Fu Family, who now possesses four Purple Mansion cultivators, plus two Tier Three Spirit Pets and two Tier Three Corpse Puppets. Such power is not one they can afford to offend.

Elder Clan Leader Shangguan anxiously observed Shangguan Li at the top.

Unmoved, Shangguan Li’s gaze fell on Shangguan Feng:

”Grand Elder, now that you have recovered, are you considering coming out of retirement to take over the miscellaneous affairs of the Shangguan Family?”

This was clearly probing.

Shangguan Li, who had forced his father to step down, would hardly be willing to relinquish real power.

Shangguan Feng, who had remained silent, chuckled.

Having walked through the Ghost Gate, especially feeling the chill of a friend’s departure, after his recovery, the fence-sitters rushed back, and Shangguan Feng grew indifferent to them. He had no interest in managing family affairs, saying calmly:

”Rest assured, Patriarch, even if I break through to the Purple Mansion, I will not involve myself in the family’s miscellaneous affairs in the future.”

Hongyu’s fate was unknown.

He would rather spend time finding clues about Hongyu.

This was exactly what Shangguan Li was waiting for. The Fu Family’s rapid development had much to do with Fu Changsheng’s absolute authority. If Shangguan Feng wanted to compete with him, the Shangguan Family would be mired in internal conflict and unable to expand externally.

Moreover,

He wished not to make enemies with the Fu Family.

During the last attack on the Celestial Woe Tribe, regardless of the circumstances, he felt he owed Fu Changsheng a favor.

He immediately said:

”The Grand Elder’s word is as solid as a nail, and I trust the Grand Elder.”

With that, he flicked his sleeve.

A pill bottle with a white jade color floated towards Shangguan Feng:

”Grand Elder, it contains the Soul Nurturing Pill obtained from my campaign in the Eastern Wilderness Tribe. I hope it helps you smoothly break through to the Purple Mansion.”

Shangguan Feng was taken aback.

Upon waking, he had heard about Shangguan Li’s actions and thought the latter wanted to eliminate him entirely. Unexpectedly, Shangguan Li was so magnanimous. Though Shangguan Feng had grown indifferent to many things, he still wished for the family’s prosperity. It seemed the Shangguan Family, in Shangguan Li’s hands, might indeed make a name for itself.

He immediately rose.

Respectfully, he cupped his hands to Shangguan Li:

”Thank you, Patriarch!”

Beside him, Elder Clan Leader Shangguan smiled broadly, as Shangguan Feng’s gesture seemed to acknowledge his son’s position as Patriarch from one perspective.

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In the mysterious Chaos Space.

The sound of a spell echoed:

”The Qi gathers and forms myriad shapes, where the intent reaches, the Dharma Aspect connects. Dragons and tigers, wind and clouds, can all transform, the power of Celestial Qian forges the spirit’s visage.”

The spell ended.

Fu Changsheng’s Dharma Seal transformed.

As he moved, mana gathered around him.

Soon.

With a buzz.

A left and right virtual shadow of dragons and tigers emerged, moving with his steps.

Boom!

Just as he skillfully controlled it.

The surrounding space trembled slightly.

In the next instant.

He returned by the Blood Pool:

”Is it that the Contribution Points have been exhausted?”

His thoughts fell on the Sea of Divine Sense panel, discovering the Clan Contribution Points were indeed zero. However, he had perfected the Celestial Qian Seven Steps technique. When his body relaxed, he noticed dragon and tiger roars when mana circulated within.

With the Celestial Qian Seven Steps completed, the next step was the cultivation technique, using blood as a guide to activate the Blood Pool.

Meanwhile.

The Sea of Divine Sense panel quivered.

A text appeared:

[Fu Yongfuu: Spirit Root Talent (62/100)]

”Brother Fuu’s Spirit Root Talent is indeed not high.”

Compared to before, it had increased by twenty-one points. He displayed outstanding talent in Spiritual Cuisine. If maximized, he might truly manifest an Acquired Spirit Body, facilitating a breakthrough to Tier Three Artisan in the future.

His gaze fell on the Blood Pool:

”Huh”

Fu Changsheng took a deep breath.

He muttered the spell silently, stepping the Celestial Qian Seven Steps, and waved a Sword Point with his left hand. A Sword Aura landed on his right arm, creating a cut where blood dripped onto the light shield of the Blood Pool. Initially, nothing changed, but it soon reacted as he moved through the Celestial Qian Seven Steps.

”Roar”

The dragon and tiger virtual shadow appeared.

Carrying his dripped blood in their mouths, they swiftly charged towards the Blood Pool light shield.

Buzz!

Below the light shield, Spiritual Qi surged, and likewise, blood-colored dragon and tiger virtual shadows emerged. These were formed from blood, vastly different from the blue dragon and tiger virtual shadows Fu Changsheng had created.

Boom!

The upper and lower dragon and tiger virtual shadows simultaneously struck the light shield, and the four dragon and tiger virtual shadows shuddered, dissolving into a peculiar talisman. As the talisman took shape, the light on the shield flickered, seemingly enduring immense impact.

Boom!

After a burst of intense light, a crack appeared on the light shield, which quickly spread, shattering with a crash.

A rich scent with a faint hint of blood rushed from the Blood Pool:

”Success!”

Fu Changsheng felt elated.

According to the wall-etched runes, he only needed to enter the Blood Pool and operate the Celestial Qian Seven Steps technique to have a sixty percent chance of manifesting a Blood Talisman Spirit Body.