Chapter 438: Preparations Before Seclusion, The Mystery of Divine Grade Bloodline
"At the very least, White Jade Capital's reputation is now solidly established."
Beiming Continent, Zhuxian City.
As Xiao Tiance's words fell, Mo Yang bowed respectfully and replied, **"Immortal Lord is right. This time, White Jade Capital repelled an army of 100,000 Extraterritorial Demons led by fourteen Demon Emperors. Except for the four Heaven tier Demon Emperors who managed to escape, the rest of the demons were annihilated at the gates of Zhuxian City.
This achievement is something even the Five Great Ancient Clans cannot ignore."**
Indeed, despite the significant casualties, the results were extraordinary. To annihilate 100,000 Extraterritorial Demons and take down a total of ten Demon Emperors was an accomplishment of unparalleled brilliance. Even the Five Great Ancient Clans might not dare to claim they could achieve such a feat.
Unfortunately, the appearance of Holy Sky Demon Emperor in the end prevented them from keeping the two remaining Heaven tier Demon Emperors, Wutian and Wuming.
**"Hmm, while the achievement is remarkable, we must not grow complacent.
I just spoke with Qin Tian and Lu Tong. They mentioned that the northern frontline has been breached by the Extraterritorial Demons.
This means that White Jade Capital will likely become the main target of their attacks moving forward.
This victory does not guarantee that we will win every time. City Lord Mo Yang, your responsibilities will only grow heavier from here on out."**
Xiao Tiance nodded, acknowledging their triumph but also cautioning against overconfidence.
The Extraterritorial Demons breaching the northern frontline signified a new era of challenges. White Jade Capital would now bear a responsibility comparable to that of the Sacred Abyss Continent, defending against relentless invasions.
If they were unprepared, the next major assault could spell White Jade Capital's destruction.
Hearing this, Mo Yang's face turned pale with fear. He immediately asked, "Immortal Lord, are you certain the northern frontline has been breached?"
**"Yes, this was confirmed by Qin Tian and Lu Tong themselves.
Previously, the Sacred Abyss Continent was the sole pathway for the Extraterritorial Demons to invade the Great Thousand World. That continent is heavily guarded by the Great Thousand Palace's branch, the Great Thousand Pavilion, and other major factions' strongest experts.
As long as the Sacred Abyss Continent held, the Great Thousand World remained safe.
But now, the situation has changed. With the northern frontline breached, it's impossible for us to seal this passage given our current strength.
In other words, White Jade Capital will have to shoulder nearly half the burden of defending against the Extraterritorial Demons."
Xiao Tiance's tone was firm but not without reassurance. **"However, City Lord Mo Yang, you need not worry excessively.
Qin Tian has already begun arranging for reinforcements, and some experts will be stationed here in Zhuxian City.
Additionally, while the Sacred Abyss Continent cannot directly aid us in defending the northern frontline, they can monitor the movement of the demons heading this way.
Should there be a large scale invasion, the Great Thousand Palace and other major factions will undoubtedly send reinforcements."**
Hearing this, Mo Yang's expression eased slightly, though he still felt a heavy burden. "That's good to hear. Otherwise, if White Jade Capital had to defend the northern frontline alone, destruction would have been inevitable."
**"Indeed. Do not worry too much.
I will be entering seclusion here in Zhuxian City. As City Lord, you will be responsible for hosting the other forces who came to our aid.
Make sure to treat them well. Without their help, we would not have been able to hold out until reinforcements arrived from the Great Thousand Palace."** Xiao Tiance instructed.
Mo Yang immediately nodded in agreement but hesitated for a moment before asking, "Immortal Lord, shouldn't we wait until the others have recovered? Isn't entering seclusion now a bit hasty?"
Xiao Tiance shook his head. **"No need to wait. After witnessing the might of Holy Sky Demon Emperor, I cannot afford to delay.
Although the Holy Sky Demon Emperor was repelled, it was thanks to Qin Tian and the others not White Jade Capital's strength.
I have never been one to entrust my fate to others. Only by making White Jade Capital truly strong can we establish ourselves firmly in the Beiming Continent.
Otherwise, while we might fend off this attack with outside help, what if they don't arrive in time next time? Am I supposed to watch helplessly as all of you die before my eyes?"**
At this, Xiao Tiance's eyes flashed with unyielding determination. He had thought himself strong enough to stand atop the Great Thousand World, but the sudden appearance of Holy Sky Demon Emperor shattered that illusion.
The overwhelming powerlessness he felt gnawed at him, driving him to grow stronger.
Mo Yang, seeing his Immortal Lord's unwavering resolve, nodded solemnly. "Understood, Immortal Lord. Rest assured, I will manage all affairs within Zhuxian City while you are in seclusion."
"Good. One more thing I've exchanged some Demon Slayer Points for treasures from the Great Thousand Palace's vault. When they arrive, deliver them to me personally."
"Yes, Immortal Lord. I will handle it immediately." Mo Yang bowed and left the hall.
Not long after, Xiao Tiance summoned Medusa, Xiao Xuan, Tomb Spirit, Xiao Tianming, Huai En, Huang Min, Huang Lingyun, and Zi Yan to his side.
"After I finish speaking with you all, I will be entering seclusion."
Seeing the various injuries they carried from the recent battle, Xiao Tiance wasted no time and got straight to the point.
The others exchanged glances, understanding the gravity of the situation. If not for Qin Tian and the other experts, White Jade Capital would have been annihilated.
Xiao Xuan nodded and said, **"Tiance, focus on your cultivation. Leave the external matters to us.
Furthermore, after this battle, both the Tomb Spirit and I, as well as Min'er, have made significant gains. We will also be entering seclusion to try and break through to the Heaven tier Sovereign level."**
"Yes, Teacher. Although this battle was perilous, it brought us many benefits," Huang Min added quickly.
The Tomb Spirit bowed and said, "Lord Tiance, with the Nine Mark Ascension Pill you provided us earlier, we're at least 80% confident in achieving a breakthrough."
Huai En followed suit, bowing deeply. "Teacher, focus on your own cultivation. Only by growing stronger can we stand a chance against the Extraterritorial Demons."
Zi Yan chimed in, her voice crisp and determined, "That's right! Teacher, if you become stronger, it will give us all the confidence to resist the demons. Don't worry about external matters. We'll work with City Lord Mo Yang to handle everything."
Hearing their unwavering support, Xiao Tiance felt a newfound appreciation for the strength of having a reliable group by his side.
Unlike his time in the Dou Qi Continent, where he stood alone at the pinnacle, the challenges of the Great Thousand World made him realize the value of unity.
With a deep breath, he said, "Very well. I'll leave the rest to all of you."
The room filled with determination as everyone prepared to face the challenges ahead, each resolved to grow stronger for the future battles to come.
The sudden appearance of the Holy Sky Demon Emperor had left Xiao Tiance with a pressing sense of urgency to improve his strength.
**"Alright, you've all done well.
Although Zhuxian City is critical, White Jade Capital isn't limited to just this place. The capital, White Jade City, Myriad Medicine City, and Four Seas City all need to be tended to as well.
City Lord Tong of Four Seas City has the Nine Mark Ascension Pill I gave him. He has been stuck at the peak of Earth tier Sovereign for many years. I believe he'll enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough once his injuries heal.
Make sure to confirm his schedule for seclusion, and avoid a situation where all our top experts go into seclusion at the same time. We cannot afford for White Jade Capital to be left without anyone strong enough to guard it."**
Xiao Tiance nodded and reminded the group.
Earlier, he had noticed that while Tong Sihai was gravely injured, the battle had also caused his cultivation level to loosen. With the Ascension Pill, Tong Sihai had at least a 70% chance of succeeding in his breakthrough.
But it wasn't just Tong Sihai. Experts like Mo Yang, Huang You, First Snowfall, Jiuyuan, and Dragon Lord all had Nine Mark Ascension Pills in their possession. If they all decided to enter seclusion simultaneously, White Jade Capital would be left without Heaven tier Sovereigns to defend it.
Such a scenario could spell disaster if the Extraterritorial Demons launched another invasion.
At this moment, Medusa reached out and held Xiao Tiance's hand, her voice gentle yet resolute:
**"Husband, you can go into seclusion without worry. Leave everything outside to me.
The two Heaven tier Sovereign experts from the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan will fully recover by tonight. I will have them stay and assist me in managing the affairs of White Jade Capital temporarily.
As the matriarch of White Jade Capital, it's my duty to share your burdens, especially at a time like this."**
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance turned to look at Medusa's stunning face. After a moment, he nodded.
"Alright, I'll leave it to you. Everyone, take care of yourselves. Those who need to recover, focus on healing. Those who need rest, go and rest."
"Understood!"
After the group left, Xiao Tiance was alone in the room. His figure flickered, and within moments, he appeared in a hidden underground chamber in Zhuxian City.
This chamber was specifically designed for secluded cultivation. Once the giant black iron door was sealed, no outside disturbances could penetrate.
Upon entering, Xiao Tiance closed the iron door with a resonant thud. He then retrieved several luminous pearls from his storage ring. Instantly, the previously pitch black chamber was as bright as daylight.
**"Ling'er, I have a task for you. Focus all your efforts on researching Saint level Grandmaster grade spirit arrays.
In this battle, the Extraterritorial Demons' sudden attack left us unprepared. If we had spirit arrays at the Saint level Grandmaster grade, dealing with Wang Quan and the other five Heaven tier Demon Emperors would not have been so difficult."**
Ling'er immediately responded, "Understood, Young Master. Leave the spirit array research to me."
"Pangwa, though you are the artifact spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower, you exist independently of it. I assume you also possess the ability to learn, correct?" Xiao Tiance asked the artifact spirit next.
Pangwa puffed up with confidence. **"Of course! When the Three Treasures of Heavenly Dao were created, only the Heavenly Dao Mirror was deemed an ultimate sacred artifact.
However, as the artifact spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower, I'm no slouch either. Learning? That's child's play for someone like me, who has access to all the tower's archives!"**
Xiao Tiance was delighted by this response. "In that case, I'll teach you how to craft spirit array amulets. You'll be responsible for producing them. How about it?"
Pangwa froze momentarily before excitement lit up its expression. "Young Master, are you serious? You're entrusting me with the method for creating spirit array amulets?"
"Of course," Xiao Tiance replied with a smile. He handed Pangwa a token that stored spiritual power and pressed a finger to its forehead, transmitting his knowledge of arrays, formations, and the crafting of spirit array amulets.
Moments later, Pangwa's expression was one of awe and wonder as it absorbed the influx of knowledge.
Seeing Pangwa's fascinated state, Xiao Tiance chuckled. "Now, any problems?"
"Thank you, Young Master! No problem at all. Give me three days to familiarize myself, and I'll start crafting spirit array amulets!" Pangwa exclaimed joyfully.
"Good. Get to work. I need to focus on healing my injuries. Any further delay might cause lasting damage."
Saying this, Xiao Tiance sat cross legged, calming his energy and consuming a Revitalization Pill designed for Heaven tier Sovereigns. As he began to heal, his consciousness turned inward to examine the divine grade bloodline within him.
**"As I thought. Using the power of my divine grade bloodline to forcibly enhance my combat strength, coupled with the Skyfire Triple Transformation secret technique, has taken a massive toll.
A bloodline I've preserved for over a thousand years… and now, because of this, it's nearly depleted, down to just a tenth of its original strength.
If this continues, the divine grade bloodline will vanish entirely. When the next critical moment arises, I won't be able to unleash power comparable to mid Saint tier Sovereign strength again."**
Xiao Tiance sighed as he assessed the massive consumption of his bloodline.
Ever since awakening his bloodline during the Xiao Clan's ceremony, it had provided him with great benefits early on. However, he later discovered that his divine grade bloodline did not regenerate like the others in his clan. Instead, it behaved like a consumable resource.
From that moment onward, he stopped relying on it to cultivate.
**"Why is this happening? Over a thousand years, I've found no clues.
Could it be because my soul transmigrated into this body? But that doesn't make sense when I was reborn, it was in my mother's womb.
If there had been any adverse effects, I shouldn't have been able to awaken the divine grade bloodline in the first place.
So why is it that my bloodline acts like a consumable resource?"**
Puzzled, Xiao Tiance racked his brain. In his youth, he had scoured all of the Xiao Clan's records but found no answers.
Suddenly, a thought struck him.
**"What if I've been overthinking this?
Perhaps the bloodline has been sustaining itself because I haven't fully depleted it.
If I use up the remainder… could it regenerate anew? Or would it vanish entirely?"**
After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Tiance made a decision.
**"I've already used up most of it. If I lose it, so be it.
It's better to take the risk than to remain trapped in doubt forever.
Let's see if this gamble pays off."**
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