Chapter 1474 - 348: That Place

Chapter 1474: Chapter 348: That Place

At the end of the mountain path.

There lies a valley surrounded by mountains.

And in the middle of this valley, there is a pool, but instead of ordinary water within, it’s as if molten gold has formed a golden pool.

There is no strong smell of blood.

What there is,

is just a faint fragrance.

"This is the Bloodline Pool of our Ziyun Clan!" the Python Emperor pointed at the golden pool ahead and said in a deep voice.

Every time he saw the Bloodline Pool, he felt a bit emotional.

Refinement of one’s blood essence, blended into the pool waters, which over time, formed the present-day Bloodline Pool.

It could be said.

Unless a Divine King dies in battle, other Divine Kings, when approaching the end of their lifespan, will pour all their strength into it, leaving it for successors to refine, thus enhancing the foundation of the Ziyun Clan.

Such Divine Kings who would do so are naturally worthy of respect.

However.

The Python Emperor did not wish, that one day, he too, would succumb to such ends.

In his heart, he harbored his own ambition.

And he was also very clear, in order to avoid such a fate, there was only one choice, to prove the path to the Divine Lord.

Except—

Becoming a Divine Lord is difficult.

Even for the Python Emperor himself, he was not very confident.

"Bloodline Pool!"

Shen Changqing looked at the golden pool and could clearly feel the surging power contained within.

Under normal circumstances, since the Bloodline Pool is formed by the gathering of blood and energy, it should be filled with a pungent smell of blood.

However.

The pool contained the blood essence of Divine Kings.

This essence is free of impurities, containing only the purest power.

Thus,

the Bloodline Pool bore no stench of blood, only a medicinal fragrance like spiritual herbs.

"Such pool water probably counts as a top-tier spiritual herb!"

"Spiritual herb?"

Qingyi scoffed.

"The Supreme underestimates the foundation of a clan. Though this Bloodline Pool is not worth mentioning compared to that of the Ancient Imperial Court, the energy it contains is akin to a potent Divine Medicine.

It can be considered First Rank peak Divine Medicine, though not Second Rank, it is not far off."

In his view,

the energy contained in the Bloodline Pool before them was entirely comparable to a Divine Medicine.

If a creature of the Ziyun Clan were to enter, the benefits would be unimaginable.

However.

With Shen Changqing’s current realm entering, whether he could gain benefits was uncertain.

"First Rank peak Divine Medicine!"

A glint of determination flashed in Shen Changqing’s eyes.

From Qingyi’s words, he gathered some information about Divine Medicine.

So-called First Rank Divine Medicine corresponds to the Divine King level.

First Rank Peak implies that the Divine Medicine has reached the Divine King limit, even Rule Divine Kings would greatly benefit from consuming it.

In this comparison, the utility of the Bloodline Pool is obvious.

Retracting his gaze from the Bloodline Pool, the Python Emperor looked at Shen Changqing next to him: "Next, you shall enter the Bloodline Pool, absorb and refine as much energy as you can, and should you find it unbearable, you may emerge.

As for this emperor, I will wait outside for you."

"Disciple understands!"

"Hmm, now go, and refine well. Ordinary Divine Kings may never have the chance to enter a Bloodline Pool in their lifetime; do not waste it!"

The Python Emperor gave Shen Changqing a deep look, then turned and left.

He had no attachment to the Bloodline Pool.

As an Emperor of the Ziyun Clan, he too once entered the Bloodline Pool, undergoing its energy tempering.

Every creature.

only has one chance to enter the Bloodline Pool.

Entering a second time would yield negligible benefits, a mere waste of the Bloodline Pool’s energy.

After the Python Emperor departed, Shen Changqing set his gaze once more upon the Bloodline Pool.

He understood.

This was to be his moment.

"If I absorb and refine all the energy in the Bloodline Pool, the Ziyun Clan wouldn’t boldface that, would they?"

Shen Changqing found himself thinking.

Then,

he shook his head.

"I doubt it, since I am now also the sole Proud Heaven of the Ziyun Clan, even if I absorb the Bloodline Pool’s energy entirely, it should pose no issue.

After all, the Bloodline Pool exists for refinement."

With this thought, Shen Changqing grew resolute, decisively disrobing before stepping directly into the Bloodline Pool.

As his skin touched the pool’s waters, an indescribable burning sensation instantly enveloped him, as though submerged in molten rock rather than water.

No.

This burning sensation was a thousand times more terrifying than magma.

After all, reaching such a realm, even bathing in magma would not cause any sensation.

Here, one can truly see how astonishing the energy of the bloodline pool is.

However.

Even though the energy is shocking, it still couldn’t penetrate Shen Changqing’s body even slightly.

A flawless body without any vulnerabilities, even if the energy wanted to enter, it could not find any way in.

Regarding this.

He directly released the restrictions of his body, allowing the power from the bloodline pool to surge in.

Rumble!!

The formidable energy surged straight in, making Shen Changqing have to hold his heart firmly, then going all out to refine such power, using it to nurture his fleshly body.

If he really were a creature of the Ziyun Clan, the energy of the bloodline pool would be able to purify his own bloodline, thus possessing even greater power.

Should it be enhanced to a certain extent, it could even revert to an ancestral bloodline.

But unfortunately.

He himself is not a creature of the Ziyun Clan, so the bloodline pool loses its greatest effect.

Despite this, Shen Changqing doesn’t mind. His main purpose is to utilize the power of the pool to nurture his physical body.

With his absorption and refinement, the vast energy flows like a river, continuously surging inside.

Gradually.

Shen Changqing could clearly sense his physique getting stronger little by little.

But this process is very slow, like a tortoise’s pace.

"It seems the bloodline pool does have some effect on me!"

Feeling the changes within himself, he felt slightly settled in his heart.

Before entering the bloodline pool, Shen Changqing had thought that if he were too powerful and the pool couldn’t take effect, then the energy of the pool water could only be used to nurture the spiritual medicine within the Cave Heaven.

But now.

Even if the effect of the bloodline pool is very weak, it still has some effect.

In this way.

At least it’s a good thing.

...

"How long does the Python Emperor think he can stay inside?" Outside the valley, Fengqian Divine King looked inside and slowly spoke.

Upon hearing this.

The Python Emperor’s expression remained indifferent: "How long he can stay inside, even I can’t really say. I hope he can stay longer this time. The bloodline pool hasn’t been opened for a long time, and the energy accumulated inside is stronger than when I entered back in the day."

What kind of ordeal one must endure to enter the bloodline pool, he is very clear on.

If one doesn’t have enough determination, they absolutely cannot withstand the terrifying burning sensation.

When he entered back then, the energy of the bloodline pool wasn’t as powerful as it is now.

Nonetheless, he only stayed inside for ten days.

Thinking of this.

The Python Emperor added: "I suppose he can stay inside for seven days, that would be quite impressive."

"Seven days?"

Fengqian Divine King shook his head slightly.

"If it’s only seven days, then his potential can only halt at the Divine King Realm. Wanting to enter the Divine Lord Realm might be as difficult as it was for you."

"Uh..."

The Python Emperor’s expression darkened.

This wasn’t giving him any face at all.

But he also had to admit that what the other said does have some truth.

The time spent in the bloodline pool, although merely testing each cultivator’s determination, the difficulty in becoming a Proof Path Divine Lord far exceeds the difficulty of enduring the bloodline pool.

If one cannot withstand the energy of the bloodline pool, desiring to prove oneself as a Divine Lord in the future would be extremely tough.

At this moment.

Fengqian Divine King’s gaze fell on the Python Emperor: "You were also a proud figure of your clan in the past, a powerful individual hopeful of proving themselves as Divine Lord, but now remain stuck in the Fourth Realm of God King. The reason for this must be found within oneself.

Now, in this era of great struggle, it’s an unparalleled opportunity for us. If we cannot succeed in proving our path before such opportunity, there’s no point in discussing anything further."

"The Divine King’s words are very true." The Python Emperor replied with a bowed head.

Strictly speaking.

Fengqian Divine King is also his senior.

The other advising him is not an issue.

"What’s more, someone strong might emerge from that place soon!"

"The Divine King refers to...that place?" The Python Emperor’s complexion changed.

Upon hearing about that place, he felt a deep dread within.

Fengqian Divine King stood with hands behind his back, his gaze becoming increasingly profound: "The strong from that place won’t easily come out, but whenever the era of great struggle arises, there must be formidable entities that emerge from it. Up till now, they haven’t taken any action due to the struggle era just beginning.

Later on, they will surely get involved.

At that point, the pressure on our clans will only increase."

"What exactly is that place? Is there anything the Divine King knows about it? Why don’t we see them during ordinary times, only when the great struggle arises do they traverse the heavens?"

The Python Emperor also harbors his own doubts.

The entities coming from that place are very terrifying, nearly invincible even among peers of the same realm.

However.

During ordinary times, there’s no sign of them traversing the heavens.

Not even a shred of information regarding that place is spread around.

Such mystery indeed piques his curiosity.

Fengqian Divine King lightly shook his head: "What exactly is that place, I’m actually not very clear either. Since tens of millions of years ago, after the Ancient Human Clan Imperial Court was destroyed, that place gradually surfaced.

But the specific situation, I’m not quite clear on. Frankly speaking, the foundation of our Ziyun Clan is ultimately shallow."