Imperial Blood Tempering, Explosive Rise in Strength

Lin Ming stared in shock at the four drops of Purple-Gold Essence Blood floating before him, along with that Reverse Scale emanating an ancient and majestic aura.

Within the essence blood, it seemed as though miniature purple-gold Divine Dragons were swimming and roaring. The energy fluctuation they emitted slightly distorted the space around him. Merely approaching them, he could feel an awe-inspiring pressure and boundless life essence as vast as the sea.

As for that Reverse Scale, it was like a slumbering emperor. Though silent and motionless, it carried an unmatched majesty that stood above all living beings.

This gift was not merely a precious resource—it was also a weighty trust and responsibility! Its value was enough to drive any faction mad.

Just as Lin Ming's heart surged with emotion, Zhu Kun's weary yet still majestic voice rang out once more. "Lin Ming, there is no time to lose. Absorb the drop of essence blood intended for you here! With me watching over you, there will be no danger. Should the energy go out of control during the absorption process, or should your body prove unable to endure it, I can act in time to lend you a hand and ensure nothing goes wrong."

Absorbing it here truly was the best choice. With a Dragon Emperor expert at the Nine-Star Dou Saint Peak personally acting as his protector, this was undoubtedly the greatest possible safeguard.

Knowing how rare this opportunity was, Lin Ming did not stand on ceremony or refuse. He solemnly nodded at Zhu Kun's enormous dragon head.

"Then I'll trouble Uncle to protect me!"

With that, Lin Ming no longer hesitated. He immediately sat cross-legged in midair, forming a cultivation seal before him with both hands. The Chaos Spirit Five Elements Art within his body began circulating slowly,