The bloodline activation ceremony ended.
Some rejoiced, while others worried.
There were few with Seventh- or Eighth-grade Bloodlines in the Hun Clan. Most possessed Fifth- or Sixth-grade Bloodlines, while two had Tenth-grade Bloodlines—Divine Grade Bloodlines.
Among the current younger generation, there were already two people with Divine Grade Bloodlines: Hun Feng and Soul Jade.
Both were among the leading candidates for the position of young clan master.
After all, the Hun Clan's young clan master had to be a powerful member of the younger generation. Those with Divine Grade Bloodlines were naturally among the top candidates.
But now, an extraordinary figure had emerged among the younger generation.
He was another son of Clan Head Soul Emperor, an unsociable fellow who cultivated quietly and kept a low profile.
Hun Xiu.
He had known to cultivate diligently since childhood and had never wasted words speaking to others.
A solitary fellow.
In the past, everyone had assumed that this solitary fellow was unsociable because he had to be worthless.
After all, the Hun Clan's younger generation was full of geniuses.
Excellent people were drawn to one another.
Only trash would be unsociable.
Thus, Hun Xiu's isolation since childhood had earned him the label of trash among the younger generation.
But today, during the important bloodline activation ceremony, those self-proclaimed geniuses had been thoroughly slapped in the face.
The Hun Xiu they had thought was trash had actually activated his bloodline.
Of course, that was not surprising.
As a member of the Hun Clan, could he possibly lack the Dou Emperor Bloodline?
That was simply impossible.
Not only had Hun Xiu activated the Dou Emperor Bloodline, he had also stunned everyone, leaving those who considered themselves geniuses ashamed.
They had always mocked Hun Xiu as trash.
But today, they finally learned who the real trash was.
Hun Xiu was not only not trash, but a genius—a terrifying genius. A genius who made the entire Hun Clan's younger generation feel secretly ashamed.
There was no other reason.
It was simply because Hun Xiu had activated a Transcendent Divine Bloodline—an Eleventh-grade Bloodline.
One had to know that a Divine Grade Bloodline carried the Potential to become Emperor.
Wouldn't a Transcendent Divine Bloodline mean he was certain to become a Dou Emperor?
Seeing that Hun Xiu, whom everyone had considered trash, actually possessed the Potential to become Emperor, those who had once mocked him wanted nothing more than to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
Fortunately, the awkwardness did not last long.
After activating his bloodline, Hun Xiu left the plaza alone.
After Hun Xiu's departure, the bloodline activation ceremony continued, but no other monster like him appeared.
No one else activated a Transcendent Divine Bloodline.
Most had Fifth- or Sixth-grade Bloodlines.
In other clans, Fifth- or Sixth-grade Bloodlines would make one an exceptional genius.
Especially among Ancient Clans like the Shi Clan and Ling Clan, whose Dou Emperor Bloodlines were practically exhausted, the entire clan would surely devote its resources to aiding such a person's cultivation.
But in the Hun Clan, Fifth- and Sixth-grade Bloodlines were nothing worth mentioning.
Hun Xiu arrived at the back mountain.
"Phew..."
Hun Xiu took a long, deep breath before slowly exhaling.
It had been seven years.
He had been in this Dou Qi Continent for seven years.
For seven years, he had lived cautiously, terrified that he might die young through some careless mistake.
Today, he finally had the strength to become one of the strong.
Dou Ling.
Thinking of his strength, Hun Xiu could not help clenching his fists. The sense of power made him extremely excited.
Today, he had not only activated his bloodline and gained the foundation to become strong, but had also received a check-in system.
With the system in hand, the world was his.
Hun Xiu clenched his fists and walked up to a large tree. It was as thick as an adult's body, with lush branches and dense leaves, growing especially well.
There were many such trees on the back mountain. After all, the Dou Qi between heaven and earth within the Hun Realm was exceptionally dense.
It was many times denser than outside.
In the Hun Realm, trees could grow into towering giants within only a few years. That was the advantage brought by the environment.
Bang! Without the slightest hesitation, Hun Xiu punched the tree. It immediately toppled over, kicking up a thick cloud of dust.
Hun Xiu looked at the fallen tree, then at his completely unharmed fist, and said excitedly, "Is this the strength of a Dou Ling? It truly is terrifying."
"As my son, you only managed to knock down a mere tree with the strength of a Dou Ling, and you're already proud of yourself?"
Just as Hun Xiu marveled at the terrifying power of a Dou Ling, Soul Emperor arrived.
"Father."
Upon seeing him, Hun Xiu did not hesitate. He hurriedly knelt and spoke respectfully.
"Mm."
Soul Emperor nodded slightly, looking at the kneeling Hun Xiu with satisfaction. He said calmly, "Xiu'er, rise."
"Thank you, Father."
Hun Xiu rose to his feet with his head lowered, not daring to look at this father of his in name.
Hun Xiu had only met this father when he was born, though he had occasionally seen him from afar.
He was one of the strongest beings on the continent. Calling him invincible under heaven would not be an exaggeration.
On the Dou Qi Continent, with Dou Emperors absent, there were fewer than five Nine-Star Dou Saints.
The only person capable of contending with his father was Gu Yuan, the Clan Head of the Gu Clan.
A man who likewise stood at the pinnacle of the continent.
Soul Emperor looked at Hun Xiu's lowered head and frowned slightly. "Xiu'er, raise your head and look at me."
How could the son of Soul Emperor keep his head lowered?
"Xiu'er dares not."
Hun Xiu's heart skipped a beat. He could hear the "anger" in Soul Emperor's words.
"You dare not?"
Soul Emperor frowned and said in a deep voice, "This Emperor is your father. As This Emperor's son, how can you lower your head?"
His son, Soul Emperor's son, was a dragon among men. Lowering his head?
That was absolutely unacceptable.
"Yes."
Hearing Soul Emperor's words, Hun Xiu hurriedly raised his head and met his gaze. His youthful face was filled with determination.
"Good. Now that is Soul Emperor's good son."
Soul Emperor burst into laughter as he watched Hun Xiu raise his head and meet his eyes.
Among the younger generation, even his other son, Hun Feng, did not dare meet his gaze.
Hun Xiu.
He was very satisfied with this son of his. In every way, Hun Xiu resembled him greatly.
The Hun Clan had such a son; its rise was assured.
Soul Emperor said, "Xiu'er, you are This Emperor's son. No matter when it is or whom you face, you must never lower your head. Your status does not permit you to do so. Do you understand?"
Hun Xiu nodded. "Xiu'er understands."
"Good."
Soul Emperor nodded as he looked at this son who pleased him. "Xiu'er, you activated a Transcendent Divine Bloodline. Do you know what that represents?"
Hun Xiu replied respectfully, "Xiu'er does not know."
Soul Emperor said, "Since you do not know, This Emperor will tell you. Activating a Transcendent Divine Bloodline..."
"It means that so long as you, Hun Xiu, do not die, you will certainly become a Dou Emperor."
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