"How have I never felt this before?" Fielit scratched his head. "That's the key!" Ming Hao hissed, "Why is it that only the successors of the God Clan, Nether Emperor Clan, Sky Demon Clan, and Undying Demon Clan can sense this aura from the Master?

Don't you find that strange? Having reached our current level, it should be easy to realize one thing: only if he possesses the bloodline of our ancestors can we all feel such closeness!" Xuan He, Fielit, and Shi Yan’s minds roared, leaving them all stunned.

"You guessed correctly; the Master's bloodline fuses the essence blood of the ancestors from the God Clan, Nether Emperor Clan, Sky Demon Clan, and Undying Demon Clan!" "It's also why the profound truths he passed down will yield double the results for our four clans when we cultivate them. The initial people he selected were precisely from our four major races, because he clearly understood the advantages of our bloodlines, knowing that only our four clans could best carry his profound truths forward." Ming Hao paused, then spoke slowly, word by word: "Because the Master was formed from the fused bloodlines of the ancestors of the four major races who entered the Desolate Lands ten thousand years ago!" Shi Yan, Xuan He, and Fielit stood frozen, suddenly stunned, yet their minds were churning with tempestuous waves.

That Shi Xue was formed from the fusion of the four ancestral bloodlines, embodying the advantages of all four races, was utterly inconceivable. Xuan He and Fielit remained silent for a long time, silently processing the earth-shattering news from Ming Hao; their minds were momentarily unable to catch up.

After a while, Xuan He took a deep breath, steadying his spirit, and said, "To draw such a conclusion based solely on our feelings of closeness to the Master—isn't that a bit too hasty?" In truth, he was already more than half convinced, for he understood Ming Hao well enough to know that Ming Hao would never speak carelessly unless he was one hundred percent certain. Over the years, he too had secretly investigated the mystery of Shi Xue’s identity.

He harbored similar, though very vague, suspicions, and now that Ming Hao had articulated them, the previously unclear points suddenly snapped into focus. "To verify this matter, I personally sought out the Azure Dragon, the Sacred Beast of the Sky Demon Clan.

He is the oldest being alive now, born around the same time as the Sacred Beast White Tiger on the God’s Grace Continent." "The Azure Dragon has lived for ten thousand years. After I explained my conjecture, the Azure Dragon told me he had met the Master and sensed a trace of the White Tiger's unique aura on him.

Since he and the White Tiger were born concurrently and are both progenitors of the Sky Demon Clan, he is the one most familiar with the White Tiger. His confirmation practically seals the matter." "Of course, you know my nature; I was still seeking further proof.

Just a while ago, the Azure Dragon proactively contacted me and arranged for me to meet someone—someone Shi Yan is quite familiar with." Ming Hao looked at him. "Who?" Shi Yan asked in astonishment.

"His name is Gui Liao," Ming Hao stated. Shi Yan’s spirit quivered slightly in surprise.

"How so?" "Gui Liao is a hybrid born from the union of a Heavenly Ghost and a Fanged Dragon. The Heavenly Ghost is actually a unique Nether Beast of our Nether Emperor Clan, but few people know that the Heavenly Ghost actually carries our Nether Emperor Clan bloodline." "As for why, it involves a secret of the Nether Emperor Clan that I cannot elaborate on, but I can tell you that the Heavenly Ghost’s bloodline is quite similar to that of our own clansmen.

The Fanged Dragon, on the other hand, is a monstrous beast dwelling in the Demon Realm, possessing Sky Demon Clan blood. Furthermore, I heard from the Azure Dragon that the Fanged Dragon had consumed members of the Undying Demon Clan, integrating their peculiar bloodline into itself." "The hybrid union of the Heavenly Ghost and the Fanged Dragon gave birth to Gui Liao—a bizarre being possessing the bloodlines of the Nether Emperor Clan, Sky Demon Clan, and Undying Demon Clan.

His mere existence is a miracle. If the blood of the Nether Emperor Clan, Sky Demon Clan, and Undying Demon Clan can merge to create Gui Liao, then it is also possible to create someone like the Master, who combines the blood of four races." "Following the Azure Dragon’s lead, I met Gui Liao and extracted a drop of his essence blood//Fastest text update from ShumiLou.com No pop-ups No ads//blood.

The Azure Dragon called this blood nearly Perfect Blood. The Azure Dragon said the Master’s blood is the true Perfect Blood, the perfect fusion of the essence blood of our four ancestral races.

Gui Liao’s blood is only a hair's breadth away from perfection." "Now, look at this drop of blood. Examine it closely and tell me, doesn't it look very similar to the Master’s blood?" As Ming Hao concluded his speech, a single drop of blood suddenly materialized above the location of his former altar.

The blood drop was extraordinarily strange, like a translucent green crystal. Blood is naturally liquid, yet this drop seemed suspended between the solid and liquid states, constantly shifting, eerily unique, and dizzyingly captivating.

Xuan He and Fielit merely glanced at the drop of blood before their entire bodies shuddered violently, rendering them speechless. Shi Yan, without hesitation, guessed the truth: Shi Xue’s blood back then must have been extremely similar to Gui Liao’s!

Ming Hao was truly omnipotent. Not only could he discern that the Ring Spirit was not the original one, but he had also uncovered the mystery of Shi Xue, confirming his identity as a fusion of the four ancestral bloodlines.

This fellow was indeed the leader of the Eight Guardians; compared to him, Xuan He and Fielit were indeed slightly inferior. "You believe me now?" Ming Hao asked quietly.

Xuan He and Fielit nodded. "The truth isn't that simple.

The Master’s physical body was formed by the fusion of the essence blood of the four ancestral races of that era, but what about the Master's soul—have you ever considered where that came from?" Ming Hao continued. Shi Yan, Xuan He, and Fielit were dumbfounded again, falling into simultaneous silence and shaking their heads.

"I don't know either," Ming Hao shook his head. "I spent ten thousand years only managing to uncover the mystery of the Master's bloodline.

As for his soul, and... that forbidden power he later mastered, I truly cannot fathom it." Every word Ming Hao spoke plunged Xuan He, Fielit, and Shi Yan into deep contemplation.

Ming Hao’s final remarks about Shi Xue’s soul caused the three to frown deeply, feeling as if they were trapped in thick fog that they could never penetrate. Shi Yan, Xuan He, and Fielit, isolated on the Dark Island, benefited immensely from listening to Ming Hao’s conclusions from ten thousand years of investigation into the Ring Spirit and Shi Xue, gaining an entirely new perspective on him.

While they spoke, successors representing various profound truths gathered silently at the edges of the Dark Island, looking toward it, awaiting further directives from below. Ming Hao looked up suddenly.

"The results are in." Xuan He and Fielit sensed this internally and nodded slightly, knowing what he meant. "Bang Teng and Yang Qingdi have secured the leadership of Corrosion and Despair, respectively.

Including the two of you, that makes four leaders supporting him to become the new Sovereign Lord." Ming Hao looked at Shi Yan, his gaze devoid of its previous cold sharpness. "The new leaders of the Destruction and Chaos Islands will obey me.

Including Landolf, I also hold half the decision-making power. We made an agreement long ago: unless five leaders agree, no one can ascend.

Is that still the arrangement?" Fielit was stunned for a moment. "You sealed that soul who was secretly causing trouble inside the ring, and you could tell Shi Yan’s soul wasn't usurped; he is the sole inheritor of the Master’s profound truths.

Now that everything is clear, are you still going to object?" Xuan He's expression also turned cold again. "He is only at the First Heaven realm of the Initial God, which is insufficient for me, Ming Hao, to obey him.

I will no longer oppose him becoming the new Sovereign Lord, but unless he can defeat me someday, I will never address him as Sovereign Lord." Ming Hao curled his lip. "Not objecting is fine.

Him ascending now to become the new Sovereign Lord merely gives our eight factions a clear figurehead; naturally, he won't truly be granted complete authority over all of us." Xuan He also nodded, giving a sly, unrestrained laugh. "Shi Yan, when you reach Immortality and can defeat me, only then will I sincerely call you Sovereign Lord.

Among us, everything is determined by strength; this was the rule set by the Master, unchanged for ten thousand years, and it will remain unchanged for billions of years to come." Fielit laughed heartily, clapping him on the shoulder with heroic spirit. "Kid, step up!

As long as you can beat us, whatever you say goes! You reached your current realm in under three hundred years.

If you maintain this pace, defeating us won’t take too long. If you’re in a hurry, put some effort into it.

Heh, the rest of us are all over ten thousand years old; don't make us wait another ten thousand years, alright?" "The Divine Master has awakened, and the Four Heavenly Kings have been summoned back to provide protection. The Divine Master will soon recover his power.

I received word that many divine slaves from the Fallen God Lands are being transported to the Ancient God Continent; it seems the Divine Master intends to rapidly increase his strength using those slaves." Ming Hao announced. "This coming battle will not be optimistic," Xuan He frowned.

"Xuan He, I wonder if what I’ve said today has resolved the knot in your heart that has lasted for millennia? If it has, you should go speak to my Adela and the Nether Emperor Clan and offer an apology.

Perhaps the Nether Emperor Clan won't remain neutral but will choose to stand with us." Ming Hao suggested seriously. Xuan He snorted coldly and did not answer regarding that matter.

"The Undying Demon Clan was closest to us back then. Now, the clan members scattered across the sea of stars are also closely tied to you, Xuan He.

Although those people do not cultivate the Eight Great Profound Truths, their combat power is immense. For ten thousand years, they have been a formidable enemy to the God Clan.

Only you, Xuan He, can handle them." Ming Hao continued. He then looked at Shi Yan.

"Because of your connection to the origin of the God’s Grace Continent and the Primal Source Fruit, the Sky Demon Clan has no choice this time; they must fight alongside us. If Xuan He can persuade my sister, with the three other races standing with us, this battle will become much easier." "Use your status as Shi Xue’s Sovereign Lord to meet the current masters of the Thousand Illusions Sect, the Shattered Hall, and the Heavenly Water Palace.

If you can persuade them too, we will have the advantage in every aspect of this conflict." From the moment Shi Yan angrily threw the Blood Pattern Ring at Ming Hao, the extremely passive situation had miraculously reversed. This Ming Hao, who he initially expected to be his biggest obstacle, was now no longer obstructing him at every turn.

This was because, from the very beginning, Ming Hao was not targeting him, but the ring itself. "I have sealed the Ring Spirit.

This ring, representing the identity of the Sovereign Lord, will remain in your possession. But you must be extremely cautious.

Absolutely do not break the seal, and never lose the ring, because the memories it contains hold too many unknown secrets of our lineage. I cannot simply destroy it directly, or many secrets concerning the Master and the forbidden lands will be lost forever.

I will find a way to deal with it when I am certain; you must guard it well until then." Ming Hao cautioned him solemnly.