Over the past two and a half years, Xun'er's bloodline power had recovered to seventy percent, and her cultivation had shown faint signs of a breakthrough.
Although Xiao Xuan's image had grown increasingly faint, he had remained by the Blood Pool, his gaze never leaving Xiao Ze.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ze's aura in the Blood Pool had gradually grown heavier and more imposing.
The barrier to Six-Star Dou Sheng was being worn down bit by bit by his newly awakened bloodline and Dou Di Power.
At last, on this day, Xiao Ze absorbed the final trace of energy in the Blood Pool, and its water returned to its original clarity.
"Vmm—!"
A deep hum suddenly sounded from within Xiao Ze. In the next instant, an immense aura far surpassing that of a Six-Star Dou Sheng burst forth!
It swept through the entire hall like a tsunami. Fine cracks spread across the stone pillars, and the ground began to tremble violently.
Xiao Xuan's eyes flew open, dazzling light flaring in them. "He's breaking through!"
Xun'er rose at once, her gaze fixed intently on Xiao Ze.
At that moment, he abruptly opened his tightly shut eyes. A flash of violet-gold light flickered across his pupils.
It was the wondrous sign of his newly awakened bloodline merging with the Dou Qi of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng. Even the surrounding space rippled beneath the pressure, and fine cracks instantly covered the stone pillars in the hall.
"He did it! Seven-Star Dou Sheng!"
Xiao Xuan clenched his fists, his aged face brimming with excitement. "He hasn't merely broken through. He's also completely fused the bloodlines of the Xiao Tribe, the Ancient Clan, and the Dragon Phoenix into one. His control is even greater than mine was back then!"
Xun'er let out a relieved breath and hurried