C2625 Calm and Unhurried
C2625 Calm and Unhurried
Wan Chengfeng was well aware of the importance of the true blood. Although Wan Xin had decent potential, she needed more opportunities to truly rise. With such a great chance right in front of them, there was no reason to pass it up. Jiang Fann, respecting Wan Chengfeng's cautiousness, simply nodded in agreement.
He then gathered some materials and began crafting a high-grade elixir on the spot. For Jiang Fann, this was no difficult task. Wan Chengfeng and Gu Xie decided not to immediately accept the spiritual strength inheritance, opting instead to wait for Wan Xin.
During the three days Jiang Fann spent making the elixir, Wan Chengfeng and Wan Xin both restored themselves to peak condition. The training environment here was excellent, and the spirit didn't bother them, spending the entire time outside playing with spirit beasts, like a leisurely old man enjoying his days.
Once the elixir was complete, Jiang Fann took out all the vials containing the true blood and poured them out, using spiritual strength to suppress each one. He retrieved a small cauldron from his Hundred Treasures Bag and poured the true blood into it. As they sensed the familiar aura of the blood, both Wan Chengfeng and Gu Xie furrowed their brows, struggling to remain calm. Even Wan Chengfeng, who had made the decision on Wan Xin's behalf, couldn't help but reconsider, as this was the power of his own kin.
Jiang Fann took out a pill and gave it to Wan Xin, then guided her to the small cauldron nearby. Using his spiritual strength, Jiang Fann carefully pricked Wan Xin's finger and placed her hand into the cauldron.
In an instant, the medicinal power activated, causing the liquid inside to boil and emit a unique energy. Even among the same family, everyone's bloodline power has its differences, with various unique traits. Under the influence of Jiang Fann's medicine arts and the pill, impurities were removed, and the pure essence was concentrated to refine Wan Xin's bloodline power.
Each drop of this concentrated special blood contained immense energy, so much so that even Wan Chengfeng could feel its aura, causing a ripple in his own bloodline power.
Jiang Fann was intensely focused. This was a special technique combined with medicine arts, different from when he helped Ling'er and the others awaken their bloodlines. Back then, he used the power of immortal herbs to grant them special abilities and awaken the depths of their bloodlines.
Wan Xin, however, didn't need that. This special blood was left by masters of the reincarnation realm, containing powerful natural forces. Being of the same family, there was almost no rejection, continuously awakening the hidden power within her bloodline.
Soon, Wan Xin's aura began to change, and her spiritual strength was steadily increasing. This wasn't due to a breakthrough, but rather the strengthening of her bloodline power.
Watching this transformation, Wan Chengfeng couldn't help but say, "Save me a few drops of that condensed true blood. I think it might be useful for me too. This girl's bloodline aura is probably not much weaker than mine now."
Jiang Fann replied, "After all, the elders of your clan were geniuses who reached the pinnacle of reincarnation. With the essence of so many masters combined, even an ordinary body could achieve the extraordinary. Not to mention, she already has great potential, and your clan's bloodline power is very compatible with hers. Such changes aren't surprising. I'll make sure to save some for you."
Wan Chengfeng sighed, "It's just that these powers were absorbed, which is why they can restrain our clan so effectively, right?"
Jiang Fann nodded, "That's right. But they didn't just absorb these powers; they used special forces to suppress your clan's strength. To be precise, they understand your bloodline better than you do."
The amount of true blood in the small cauldron was steadily decreasing. Wan Xin was now fully immersed in the bloodline transformation, carefully controlling her aura fluctuations. A slight misstep could lead to an immediate breakthrough, but clearly, the time wasn't right yet.
As the essence in the small cauldron dwindled to just a tenth, Jiang Fann gave Wan Xin another pill. A foul odor filled the air, and a layer of keratin appeared on Wan Xin's skin, indicating impurities being expelled from her body.
Sensing this, Wan Xin unleashed her spiritual strength and used a fire technique to ignite herself. Her clothes, clearly a magical artifact, were unharmed by the flames. The keratin burned away, taking the smell with it.
She seemed completely transformed, her spiritual energy surging outward, and her bloodline power became highly active. However, she quickly reined in her aura, suddenly opening her eyes and swiftly flying out of the palace.
Unable to suppress her breakthrough any longer, she advanced to the Mortal Separating Stage. As she did, dark clouds gathered above the mountain, signaling the onset of a heavenly tribulation due to her breakthrough.
"Reckless!" a spirit scolded, instructing the nearby spirit beasts to hurry into the palace. The palace's protective array was activated, isolating the heavenly aura, ensuring that even if it was enveloped by the tribulation's presence, it wouldn't trigger the full force of the heavenly tribulation.
He was a spirit, and his greatest fear was the Thunder Tribulation. He didn't want to waste all his efforts to survive under Jiang Fann's protection only to lose his life in some inexplicable heavenly trial.
Jiang Fann and the others stayed in the palace. Everyone present had suffered greatly from the heavenly tribulation, including Jiang Fann. However, Jiang Fann had eventually acquired various means to gradually overcome his fear of the Thunder Tribulation. Still, he could never forget the life-and-death struggle he experienced during his earlier trials. Without the help of the Innate Dao Fruit, he would have perished long ago.
He looked over at Wan Chengfeng, who was watching the spectacle.
"Wan, don't waste time. This portion of true blood can bring you benefits, but it all depends on your own fortune," he said, tossing the pill to him.
Wan Chengfeng, filled with anticipation, swallowed the pill and then used a dagger to cut his finger, dipping it into the cauldron.
Jiang Fann repeated the process, refining the true blood to enhance Wan Chengfeng's bloodline power. Wan Chengfeng shuddered, clearly feeling the change. Although it wasn't as intense as Wan Xin's experience, for someone with his bloodline strength, it was a rare opportunity.
Wan Chengfeng was completely focused; such a chance for improvement was incredibly valuable. But it required someone with Jiang Fann's skills to assist him. Even if others had the true blood, they might not achieve such good results, as there were very few high-ranking alchemists skilled in these arts.
Unfortunately, there wasn't much true blood left in the cauldron, and within just half an hour, Wan Chengfeng absorbed it all. He then sat down to continue his training.
Jiang Fann stood at the entrance of the hall, observing Wan Xin as she faced her tribulation outside. As expected, it was a thunder tribulation, with lightning flashing and power radiating intensely.
Due to Wan Xin's bloodline awakening, the thunder tribulation was exceptionally strong, far beyond what she could handle. After just a few strikes, she was already struggling.
However, Jiang Fann didn't intervene immediately. He understood the benefits that a tribulation could bring. It was essential to wait until she truly reached her limit before stepping in. After all, she would have ample time to recover from her injuries with the spiritual strength inheritance that followed.
At this moment, the spirit watching Wan Xin shook its head gently.
With a hint of regret, it said, "What a promising young woman, yet she's about to perish in this tribulation. You chose to enhance her bloodline power now, bringing on a tribulation far beyond her capacity, essentially leading her to her demise."
Although this figure hadn't been inside the palace, it was clear he was aware of everything happening within, indicating he had been keeping an eye on things.
Jiang Fann was unfazed. "Of course, the bloodline power must awaken before the breakthrough. This way, she'll gain a deeper understanding of the natural order after breaking through. It's all gain and no loss for her. My choice shows I've got this covered."
The Formation Spirit didn't believe Jiang Fann had the ability. He said directly, "Handle it? The intensity of this heavenly tribulation is deadly. Anyone who steps out will die. Even if you lend her your immortal treasure, it won't save her."
But in the next moment, Jiang Fann boldly walked out of the hall right in front of him. The Formation Spirit was shocked. "Are you crazy?" he exclaimed, quickly glancing back at Xiao Mo and Gu Xie, feeling a bit panicked. He explained, "I didn't tell him to go out. If he dies, don't blame me!"
Xiao Mo and Gu Xie stood firm and calm, not paying him any mind, which left the Formation Spirit puzzled. Jiang Fann walked over to Wan Xin, shielding her with his spiritual strength and giving her a pill. "Can you hold on?" he asked.
As soon as he spoke, a thunder tribulation struck directly on his head. To the Formation Spirit's amazement, the moment it hit Jiang Fann, he absorbed it into his body, making it vanish in a mysterious way.
Wan Xin, weakly, replied, "I think I can withstand a few more rounds of thunder tribulation." Jiang Fann didn't hesitate, stepping aside to give her some space. Because he had absorbed the tribulation's aura, another thunder tribulation began to form above him. By then, the Formation Spirit understood that Jiang Fann wasn't joking; he truly had the capability.
Wan Xin had reached a higher level, entering the Mortal Separating Stage. Jiang Fann could easily withstand his Thunder Tribulation, which was far less powerful than the one he faced during the Dao Understanding Stage. Handling it was a breeze.
After enduring several more strikes of tribulation lightning, Wan Xin finally succumbed to unconsciousness. What Jiang Fann did next was beyond the comprehension of the onlooking spirit, defying all expectations.
Jiang Fann soared into the sky, directly confronting the tribulation cloud. Explosions echoed above as his figure intermittently appeared, leaving one to wonder what he was up to.
The spirit was astounded, exclaiming, "Is he a monster? What on earth is he trying to do?"
Within the cloud, Jiang Fann defeated the humanoid lightning formed in the Thunder Pool. A small Thunder Pool appeared beside him, absorbing the spiritual strength from the heavenly tribulation, causing the lightning to cease.
As he retracted the Thunder Pool, the storm clouds gradually dispersed. Clad in black, Jiang Fann descended gracefully from the sky.
In just a few minutes, Jiang Fann had dispelled the tribulation, leaving the spirits watching from the palace utterly speechless.