There was something strange about this Blood Pool!

The Immovable Wisdom King Wall and the Shadow Thousand Silk Lock assist from the side, each taking what they need.

The three Martial King Third Level golems shrank, disintegrated, and disappeared at a visible speed beneath Su Zhan's feet.

After the pure power sealed within the energy core was released, it transformed into six streams of light of different colors, which were then successively absorbed into the six major Cultivation Method.

The process lasted less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The three golems were completely destroyed, not even a trace remained.

Su Zhan stood up and clapped his hands.

He could feel the Cultivation Method within his body happily "digesting" them. Especially the Immovable Wisdom King Wall, after absorbing a large amount of Obsidian Metal Principle energy, its defensive power should have reached another level.

[Immovable Wisdom King Wall]: Burp -- This Obsidian tastes good, much better than those bone fragments from before. It has a rich metallic flavor, with a sweet aftertaste...

[Blazing Dragon Venerate]: When did you become a food blogger?

Su Zhan didn't have time to listen to their banter.

He looked up at the very center of the platform.

There, after the three golems disappeared, the area that had been hidden by them was finally fully exposed.

A huge annular groove.

The groove was over thirty feet in diameter and several feet deep, with countless tiny dark red Rune densely engraved on its inner walls.

At the very center of the groove was Black Crystal the size of a fist.

The Crystal Stone was still pulsating.

That rhythmic pulsation was exactly like a human heartbeat.

"The Ten Thousand Demons Heart-Devouring Blood Pool."

Su Zhan's voice was very soft.

This is what we saw in the memories of those three Elder during the Soul Search.

The ultimate Killing Move left behind by the Black Demon Sect Sect Master.

As long as someone injects the power of the Yuan Household bloodline into this groove—whether voluntarily or involuntarily—the Black Crystal will be activated. The groove will then be filled with blood formed from resentment and Devil Qi, which will then absorb the souls of all those who possess the "Key" bloodline, condemning them to eternal damnation.

The stolen Power of Bloodline will become the bridge for the Sect Master to descend into this world.

Su Zhan stared at the still-beating Black Crystal.

In the distance, faint footsteps and panting could be heard coming from the direction of the God-Ascending Steps.

The Yuan Household family is arriving.

Yuan Chou was the first to rush forward.

His legs trembled as he stepped over the last step, and he lay on the edge of the platform, panting for a while, before finally getting up.

"God... Divine Lord Majesty..."

He glanced at the battle scars on the platform—rubble everywhere, charred cracks, and the flattened edges of the Altar —then looked back at Su Zhan's overly calm face.

"Where are the three stone men?"

"I ate it."

"... What?"

Su Zhan no explanation.

Elder Yuan Ji arrived shortly after, panting heavily, and leaned against his Bone Staff for a long time to catch his breath.

The remaining Yuan Household Disciples climbed up the platform one after another. Everyone was exhausted and pale, but their spirits were much better than before. The nourishing effect of the Power of Principle on the God-Ascending Steps was obvious, and the cultivation of several young disciples even showed signs of loosening.

"Elder, come and take a look at this."

Su Zhan waved to Yuan Ji.

Yuan Ji staggered to the front of the huge circular groove, looked down, and immediately gasped.

"This is... the Altar Core?"

He knelt on one knee at the edge of the groove, his trembling fingers tracing the dark red Rune. The moment his fingers touched the Rune, his Power of Bloodline surged automatically, and a faint golden light emanated from his body.

"I sense it!" Yuan Ji's voice trembled. "The Ancestral Bloodline is resonating! I can feel it... Below, there is a door! A door leading to the true core of the Mustard Seed Grotto-Heaven!"

He suddenly looked up at Su Zhan, his cloudy old eyes filled with excitement.

"Divine Lord! As long as we infuse our Power of Bloodline into these Rune, we can open the gate and completely take over the entire grotto-heaven! We... we can finally go home!"

"Etc."

Su Zhan pressed down on Yuan Ji's hand, which had already been placed on the Rune.

"Don't rush."

Yuan Ji was taken aback.

Su Zhan's hands were very steady.

His voice was also very steady.