Hidden Piece! Bloodline Totem, East King Duke Breaks Through

"The Mythological Law suited to you is called the Mythical Race Law."

"With the race as the core, the race as the source, expand the race, extend the race, strengthen the race's bloodline level, elevate the race's bloodline concentration."

"That is, Return to Origin—continuously purify your own bloodline, continuously strengthen your own bloodline. If the bloodline improves, it can not only enhance your cultivation speed but also raise your innate talent, and make you stronger."

"It requires one person to sit in command, one person as the source, gathering the race's origin into a single body, leading the race to grow and elevate, forming a cycle of mutual reinforcement."

"This method is also the Mythical Totem Law, the prerequisite cultivation for it. If Ancestor Dragon, Ancestor Phoenix, and Ancestor Qilin are revived, the Mythical Totem Law can be fully activated. For that, wait until they are resurrected and come to consult Imperial We."

"You need not think too much, nor ponder too deeply. Simply assist your races in growing, help your respective clans elevate their bloodlines and strengthen them—that is enough. Leave the rest until Ancestor Dragon, Ancestor Phoenix, and Ancestor Qilin revive. For now, just stay hidden behind the scenes and act as Imperial We's hidden pieces."

Di Jun's voice was calm, each word like Celestial Pivot, each sentence imbued with profundity. Every syllable seemed to be the true essence of the Dao, every phrase like a manifestation of the Way, entering the ears to reveal countless principles. Strands of Dao Rhyme spread out, as if the mysteries contained in every character were fully unveiled before their eyes.

"Mythical Race! Mythical Totem!"

"Purify the bloodline? That's right—why didn't we think of it before? Strengthening the bloodline can naturally drive cultivation improvement. Our races' core has always been the bloodline; why take a roundabout path?"

"The Mythical Totem Law is related to Elder Brother? Bloodline... Totem... Elder Brother..."

After listening to Di Jun's explanation, it was a long while before the three snapped awake as if from a dream. Their eyes brightened, countless thoughts and ideas flashing through their minds. All three felt their hearts surging, and they vaguely guessed at the connection between the Mythological Law and their elder brother.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing the Law."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing the Law."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing the Law."

Candle Dragon, Yuan Feng, and Ink Qilin bowed deeply from the heart, speaking with gratitude.

Since the end of the Dragon-Han Tribulation, their three clans had been in decline, directionless, no different from living in a daze. But now Di Jun had pointed them a path and given them infinite possibilities. How could they not be grateful to him?

"No need for formalities. If there is something that requires your action, Imperial We will inform you. Until then, stay hidden and focus on elevating your respective clans—do not expose yourselves."

"Remember: when the three clans descend upon the Primordial Continent once more, that will be the moment the Great Era begins. What position the three clans carve out in the new age depends on your own fortunes."

Before his words faded, Di Jun's figure had already vanished, leaving only his majestic, authoritative voice rolling like thunder through the entire Minor World.

"A new age..."

The three stirred inwardly, thinking of this figure's mystery and the Mythological Law, and could not help but feel a myriad of emotions. Fierce ambition and fighting spirit blazed in their eyes. "This one is playing a grand game of chess..."

And perhaps they, too, could carve out a place for themselves within that board?

Candle Dragon and the others felt their hearts surge. When their eyes met, their expressions turned somewhat strange.

In the past, during the Dragon-Han Tribulation, their three clans had been mortal enemies—no quarter given. Now they were suddenly on the same side???

Truly, fate played its tricks.

"All of you, do well in carrying out what His Majesty said. Remember: if anyone exposes His Majesty's plans, even if His Majesty doesn't speak, I will make sure they regret it."

Candle Dragon said in a deep voice.

"Mind your own clan first. After the Dragon-Han Tribulation, the Dragon Clan has been the most active of our three. The Kirin Clan has stayed hidden in the Endless Void, never emerging, and our Phoenix Clan guards the Undying Volcano. Criticizing us? Hah."

Yuan Feng sneered, and Ink Qilin chuckled lightly.

"..." Candle Dragon.

He found himself speechless, unable to refute.

What could he do? The Dragon Clan's lustful nature had them spreading their seed everywhere. It seemed they really did need to be more careful.

In the Heavenly Realm, within the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

His thoughts returned. Di Jun opened his eyes, his gaze turning westward, crossing infinite space as if landing on the western lands of the Primordial Continent. After a moment's thought, he frowned slightly and withdrew his gaze.

"Forget it. I won't contact Luo Hu for now. He's too deeply entangled with Hongjun, and Hongjun's reputation as the Primordial Continent's biggest boss and old schemer is no joke. It's hard to say whether Luo Hu himself isn't one of Hongjun's pieces. My wings aren't fully grown yet—better to err on the side of caution."

Letting out a breath, Di Jun thought to himself.

Even from the Dragon-Han Tribulation, one could see Hongjun's cunning and scheming ability. The Witch-Demon Tribulation and the God-Sealing Tribulation also bore his handiwork. His capability was beyond doubt—no amount of vigilance toward him could be excessive.

"With the insight boost from the three clans, deducing the Mythological Cultivation System should be much easier. I've already had some inspiration. Let's see if it's feasible."

With many thoughts flashing by, Di Jun slowly closed his eyes and began deducing the Mythological Cultivation System once more.

In an instant, the entire Heavenly Emperor Palace fell silent, save for the obscure flow of aura. A profound, unfathomable power seemed to circulate, solemn and sublime, as if containing the origin of all things and the mysteries of everything.

Meanwhile, at Purple Mansion, Donghua Palace.

Boom!!!

A terrifying aura erupted from the main hall of Donghua Palace. In an instant, boundless cyan light cascaded down, as if streaks of purple qi surged. The sky seemed to churn, radiant brilliance soared, and great Daos reflected and trembled.

Then, in a flash, all the surrounding phenomena receded like a tide.

"Quasi-Saint Middle Stage!"

East King Duke's eyes snapped open. Sensing his cultivation, a hint of joy appeared on his face, but it quickly darkened.

"Di Jun! The Heavenly Court!!! Hmph, just wait. Just wait. This Venerable will soon make you realize the price of underestimating me. I paid so much to break through—how could I not reap any reward?"

A shadow of gloom flickered in his eyes. East King Duke took a deep breath, and the memory of that previous battle surfaced unbidden in his mind. For some reason, a trace of cowardice and unease crept in.

His cultivation had soared—but what about Di Jun?

Di Jun had already been unfathomably deep before; how could he not have improved now?

"Not enough, still not enough."

"My cultivation is still insufficient, and the Purple Mansion's recovery is also lacking. It seems I must continue seeking Them out."

"If They want This Seat to be a pawn, They must pay enough benefits—how else would it suffice?"

His eyes flickered, East King Duke's eyelids drooping slightly as he murmured to himself.

WUMMMM!!!

With a thought, East King Duke waved his hand, and a divine light vanished into the void, disappearing from sight. Watching the light fade, he closed his eyes and resumed his cultivation.

Undercurrents surged!

Winds rose and clouds churned!

As time passed, the atmosphere of the Primordial not only failed to ease but grew ever more delicate and eerie. The increasingly dense Karmic Tribulation Qi between heaven and earth unsettled all living beings, as if a gray haze had shrouded their hearts, even stirring irritability in their thoughts.

Thus, time slipped by, and in the blink of an eye, tens of millions of years had passed.

Suddenly, on this day, a startling change occurred!

As if sensing something in the depths of the unseen, drawn by some thread of Vital Energy, one by one the Primordial Great Powers slowly opened their eyes, countless gazes turning at that moment toward the depths of the Four Seas.

"This is..."