One week passed after the assassination attempt.
Frostwind Palace became stricter than ever.
Elite guards.
Formation arrays.
Spirit beasts patrolling the skies.
No one entered without triple verification.
Because…
The future of the dynasty was growing.
Inner Garden — Morning
Soft sunlight filtered through spirit trees.
Petals floated in the air.
A natural formation had awakened.
Mira examined the ground.
"Spiritual convergence detected."
"This place is perfect."
Seren blinked.
"You mean… nature itself approves?"
Elara smiled gently.
"I feel… warm here."
Arin held her hand.
"Then this is where we'll do it."
What is the Bloodline Blessing?
A sacred ritual.
Only used when:
• A royal heir is conceived
• The dynasty is stable
• Heaven's Favor exists
It strengthens:
✔ Child's talent
✔ Bloodline purity
✔ Luck
✔ Fate connection
Few dynasties in history ever qualified.
Frostwind did.
Ritual Platform
A circular altar formed.
Runes glowed gold and silver.
Spirit crystals floated.
Heavenly incense burned.
High Priests arrived.
Archmages followed.
Even the generals stood respectfully.
All kneeling.
Because this…
Was history.
High Priest bowed.
"Sixth Prince Arin."
"Are you ready?"
Arin nodded.
"Yes."
He guided Elara to the center.
Seren and Mira stood beside them.
Protective.
Proud.
"Begin."
Chanting started.
Mana surged.
Heaven and earth resonated.
The altar shone.
A pillar of light descended from the sky.
Boom!
Everyone gasped.
[SYSTEM ALERT]
Bloodline Ceremony Initiated
Heavenly Recognition: SUCCESS
[SYSTEM ALERT]
Fate Thread Strengthened
Dynasty Luck +40%
The light entered Elara's body.
She trembled slightly.
Arin held her.
"I'm here."
She nodded.
"I know…"
Inside her…
A tiny golden core formed.
Heartbeat.
Strong.
Clear.
Suddenly—
A phantom dragon appeared in the sky.
Roaring.
Golden scales.
Ancient aura.
All cultivators fell to their knees.
"D-Dragon Spirit?!"
"A Royal Guardian Beast!"
[SYSTEM ALERT]
Ancient Guardian Recognized
Bloodline Rank: Royal Dragon Line (Hidden)
Arin's eyes widened.
"…Dragon?"
The spirit looked at him.
Then bowed.
Acknowledging him.
As master.
Seren covered her mouth.
"Brother…"
"You're insane."
Mira whispered.
"Probability… broken."
The ritual ended.
Light faded.
Peace returned.
But everything…
Had changed.
After Ceremony — Private Pavilion
Elara rested.
Breathing calmly.
"I feel… stronger."
Mira checked.
"Life force increased by 300%."
Seren laughed.
"Our kid will be a monster."
Arin smiled.
"My kid will be protected."
Then—
Seren suddenly leaned close.
"Hey…"
"When is my turn?"
Elara blinked.
Mira adjusted glasses.
"…Define 'turn'."
Seren smirked.
"You know exactly."
Arin choked.
"W-Wait—"
Both women looked at him.
Silently.
Dangerously.
He felt sweat.
"I'm… in danger."
Far Away — Eclipse Headquarters
A crystal shattered.
"The ceremony succeeded."
The leader stood.
Cloak flowing.
"Prepare the Saints."
"We attack soon."
Red moons appeared behind him.