Does the Sixth Prince Practice the Blood God Son?

Zhen Yuanzi's voice fell, and the Wutu Essence Qi around him—heavy as a mountain, relentlessly suppressing the Blood Fiend Qi of the River Styx—slowly receded.

The Earth Book Divine Light, already poised to strike and ready to suppress the filth of the Blood Sea, also quietly withdrew.

It merely condensed into a hazy layer of earthy yellow radiance shielding his body, no longer pressing against the River Styx in opposition.

At the main seat, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi opened his mouth, a rare flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He glanced at the River Styx, whose face bore an expression of "sincerity," then at Zhen Yuanzi, who held the gourd with noticeably diminished killing intent, and finally settled his gaze on Lu Jun, who still seemed somewhat dazed beside them.

This... could it really go like this?

Had Little Six planted a seed unintentionally? Or...

In an instant, he too delved deeper, suspecting whether Lu Jun had sensed something, or if it was simply a stroke of divine inspiration.

But regardless, Lu Jun's seemingly reckless question had, by sheer chance—or rather, as "interpreted" by the River Styx—became a brilliant opening.

It had pried open a massive gap for de-escalation in what was otherwise a deadlock on the verge of eruption!

"Good, then!" Tai Yi's heart steadied, the pressure easing sharply.

"Like this, today's discourse on 'One Attainment, Eternal Attainment' can finally truly begin."

"That Old Devil of the River Styx knows how to read the moment and take the opportunity to back down."

His gaze toward the River Styx now carried a trace of subtle, hard-to-detect meaning.

Meanwhile, Lu Jun, seated at the side, felt the most straightforward sensation of all.

He stared at the dark red gourd in Zhen Yuanzi's hand, exuding a sinister aura.

Feeling the fluctuations that made even his soul uneasy, only one thought leaped and churned in his mind:

"As expected! The rumors are true! The Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd really is in Ancestor Minghe's hands!"

This mystery that had troubled him for so long was now, before his very eyes, answered by his own "questioning."

And he had witnessed its transfer of ownership firsthand!

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi took in all the changes, breathing a silent sigh of relief.

He knew he couldn't miss the moment—he had to strike while the iron was hot and steer the conversation back on track.

Composing himself, he turned his gaze to Ancestor Minghe, whose expression had already calmed.

"Daoist Minghe, it is truly a fortune to have you grace the Sun Star with your presence today."

"The earlier twists and turns were resolved thanks to your profound understanding of righteousness."

"Tai Yi hereby offers his thanks for your consideration of the greater good."

He gave a slight nod, his words both highlighting the "righteousness" of the River Styx's act of returning the gourd.

And subtly expressing gratitude for his cooperation in easing the tension, saving face all around.

The River Styx's crimson eyes shifted slightly, understanding in his heart.

Tai Yi was indeed paving the way for the request to come.

He forced a "sincere" smile onto his face, his blood-red robe stirring slightly as he returned the bow: "Eastern Emperor, you flatter me."

"To receive your invitation and jointly explore the supreme wondrous realm is also this poor Daoist's fortune."

"To settle some karmic ties through this opportunity is also this poor Daoist's wish."

"If Daoist Tai Yi has any errands, as long as they are within this poor Daoist's power, I will speak without reservation."

He lowered his posture greatly, his words even carrying a hint of "gratitude" for Tai Yi's "mediation."

Attributing his earlier concession entirely to Tai Yi's "face" and the "fortune" of the discourse.

This exchange, seemingly polite but laced with hidden barbs, drew a cold sneer from Zhen Yuanzi, who watched from the sidelines.

Lu Jun, however, found it awkward—these old monsters always spoke as if through layers of gauze.

Tai Yi stopped playing at pleasantries, his expression turning serious as he cut to the chase.

"Since that's the case, Tai Yi will speak plainly. Today, I invited Daoist Minghe here mainly to ask for one thing."

The River Styx's inner alarm bells rang faintly, but his face remained still: "Daoist Tai Yi, please speak."

"It's like this: this time, I primarily wish to consult Daoist Minghe on your supreme divine ability of Manifesting Billions of Avatars of Blood God Sons!"

"The avatar method?"

The "sincere" smile on Ancestor Minghe's face froze instantly, and the blood light in his pupils contracted sharply!

So that's it!

So there was a scheme after all!

And what he coveted was his very foundation for survival—the Blood God Son Incarnation Great Law!

A surge of intense vigilance and chill flooded the River Styx's heart.

His thoughts raced.

What does Tai Yi intend to do by demanding my Blood God Son secret art?

Could it be that he seeks to find a flaw in this method?

But the Blood God Sons rely on the origin of the Blood Sea—as long as the Blood Sea does not dry up, Ancestor Minghe cannot die!

This is the authority granted by the Heavenly Dao to the Lord of the Blood Sea, not a deficiency in the divine ability itself!

Even if he knows the method, what can he do to me?

Could it be that he intends to cultivate it himself?

With this thought, Minghe's heart steadied slightly, but a sense of absurdity immediately rose within him.

He forcibly suppressed his churning emotions, letting a perfectly measured expression of "reluctance" and "candor" appear on his face:

"Daoist Tai Yi, this poor daoist's Blood God Son incarnation method, though seemingly wondrous and capable of dividing into billions..."

"In truth... it has many limitations, far inferior to the exquisite profundity of the Dao Ancestor's Method of Severing Three Corpses to Attain Dao!"

He immediately began to "deprecate" his own divine ability:

"You may not know, Daoist, but when my Blood God Son first coalesces, it is merely a wisp of blood essence carrying a trace of my origin imprint—its strength is extremely weak, not even matching an ordinary immortal or god."

"Their existence is less like incarnations and more like 'seeds'!"

"Only when my main body meets with misfortune and is utterly annihilated will one Blood God Son, bearing the full imprint of my Primordial Spirit and my realm of cultivation, awaken to become the new 'Minghe'."

"Each time, only a single Blood God Son becomes the main body; the remaining billions remain nothing more than insignificant 'seeds'."

"This divine ability appears to divide into billions, but in truth, only one true self can exist! And its foundation relies entirely on that filthy, endless, utterly yin and evil origin of the Blood Sea!"

"Without the inexhaustible, supremely foul and corrupt power of the Blood Sea as support, this method cannot be sustained, let alone cultivated to perfection!"

"Daoist Tai Yi," Minghe concluded in a "sincere" tone.

"This method seems devious, but its limitations are severe, and it is utterly incompatible with your blazing True Sun Fire and your supremely yang and rigid origin!"

"Forcing its cultivation risks conflict of origins and the collapse of your Dao foundation! If you wish to cultivate an incarnation method, severing the Three Corpses is the true and proper path!"

With this speech, Minghe disparaged his own Blood God Son divine ability as worthless.

He described its core as a life-saving trump card reliant on a special environment, with enormous costs, capable only of "resurrection" rather than true "division," doing his utmost to dissuade Tai Yi from demanding the method.

Tai Yi listened quietly to Minghe's "analysis," his expression calm and unruffled, as if he had long seen through everything.

He gave a slight nod: "This Emperor is naturally aware of what Daoist Minghe has said."

"Oh?" Minghe was taken aback.

You know?

If you know, why ask?

"This Emperor understands both the wonder and the limitations of the Blood God Son."

Tai Yi's gaze shifted once more to Lu Jun, seated at the side, and his tone was resolute: "Thus, this Emperor does not intend to cultivate this method himself."

He raised a hand, pointing at Lu Jun, his voice clear and firm:

"I want him to cultivate it."

"Him?"

"The Sixth Prince?!"

Minghe and Zhen Yuanzi both exclaimed in shock!

Their gazes instantly locked onto Lu Jun, filled with indescribable bewilderment and disbelief!

Minghe's crimson eyes widened as he stared at the Golden Crow Crown Prince, whose aura, though thick, clearly remained at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal level. His mind was a mess.

Have this little Golden Crow cultivate my Blood God Son?

What a joke!

Not to mention whether he could withstand the filthy power of the Blood Sea—even if he could, what use would cultivating this 'seed' life-saving technique be?

Did Tai Yi think he was about to die?

Zhen Yuanzi furrowed his brow even deeper, scrutinizing Lu Jun's body, which exuded a Taotie-like devouring aura.

The Golden Crow Nirvana body held boundless potential. Walking the upright path of devouring and the sun, his future would be limitless.

Why would Tai Yi want him to tread on Minghe's twisted, evil path?

Wasn't this self-destruction?

Amid the hall full of astonished gazes, Tai Yi's voice rang out again, calm yet resonant as the Chaos Bell, shaking the divine hall and rattling the minds and spirits of Minghe and Zhen Yuanzi:

"No, it's not simply having him cultivate an incarnation method."

Tai Yi's gaze was deep as an abyss, as if piercing through the barriers of time and space, reaching toward the vast, endless end of the Dao.

"What I want him to walk is the Path of Incarnating Billions!"

"The Path of Incarnating Billions?!"

Ancestor Minghe cried out in shock, the composure he had so carefully maintained crumbling in an instant. For the first time, an expression of barely concealed, near-terrified astonishment appeared on his face!

Zhen Yuanzi shot up from his cushion, the Book of the Earth in his hand flickering with uncertain light, his eyes filled with disbelief!

The Path of Incarnating Billions?

"You want him to walk that legendary path? One Attainment, Eternal Attainment?"