Bloodline Clan Mark

"The time has come. Begin the ceremony."

After a bell chime echoed through heaven and earth, a vast voice suddenly resounded through the space. It was Yao Dan, standing in the central position. As the Yao Clan Chief, Yao Dan was extremely powerful—a Seven-Star Dou Sheng, only slightly weaker than Lei Ying of the Thunder Clan and Yan Jin of the Flame Clan. However, the Yao Clan relied on its formidable pill-refining arts. As the Yao Clan Chief, Yao Dan was an alchemist infinitely close to becoming a Mysterious Pill Grandmaster. Even the president of the Pill Tower was beneath his notice.

So he's the Yao Clan Chief? As expected of one of the Eight Ancient Clans. What a pity he did not even get a chance to appear in the novel. Yao Feng had always believed that Potato had simply rushed the ending. Otherwise, the Eight Ancient Clans alone could have padded out several hundred more chapters.

While Yao Feng was sizing him up, Yao Dan also cast his gaze in this direction. He gave Yao Feng a slight nod before turning away.

As the imposing voice gradually faded, an elderly man dressed in magnificent robes walked solemnly onto a raised platform. Numerous tools had been arranged there. The testing ceremony was quite cumbersome, but it was greatly beneficial to the younger generation. Through repeated testing ceremonies, the Dou Di Bloodline within their bodies could even become increasingly purified. Although the odds were extremely low, it was not impossible.

This scene was somewhat similar to when Xiao Xun'er of the Gu Clan awakened her Dou Di Bloodline in the novel.

"The ceremony begins. Yao Chen!"

As Yao Feng pondered to himself, the old man finished his preparations and called out a name.

Upon hearing the elder's call, a youth quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed to him.

The elder's expression remained unchanged as he picked up a Star Plate nearly ten feet wide and stood before the youth called Yao Chen. Yao Chen promptly stepped forward, pressed his palm against the Star Plate, and closed his eyes.

As Yao Chen closed his eyes, the Star Plate suddenly erupted with light. Six stars slowly emerged.

Seeing that no more stars appeared, the elder withdrew the Star Plate. His voice, amplified by Dou Qi, spread throughout the venue.

"Yao Chen, Sixth-grade Bloodline Level. Bestowed with a Silver Clan Mark!"

Clan Marks? Why does this look so much like the Gu Clan? Are all Eight Ancient Clans like this? Yao Feng wondered in confusion.

"How impressive! A Sixth-grade Bloodline Level. So long as nothing unexpected happens, Yao Chen should at least be able to break through to the Dou Zong realm in the future..."

Envious exclamations continuously rose from the surrounding Yao Clan members.

Hearing this, delight flashed through Yao Chen's eyes. He dropped to one knee and raised his head. The elder held a large silver brush, his arm leaving behind countless afterimages. Soon, a profound rune shaped like a medicinal gourd appeared on Yao Chen's forehead. Silver light burst forth from it, carrying a peculiar energy fluctuation.

"I heard from the clan elders that Clan Marks have been passed down by the Yao Clan since ancient times. At critical moments, they can temporarily cause the bloodline power within Yao Clan members to surge, allowing them to escape danger. Clan Marks are divided into silver, gold, purple-gold, and seven-colored gold. The higher the grade, the greater the power they unleash when activated. I wonder what grade of Clan Mark I'll awaken?"

Beside Yao Feng, Yao Ling watched Yao Chen receive his Clan Mark, her eyes filled with deep envy.

"Your cultivation has improved so much in less than a year. Your Bloodline Level surely cannot be low, so don't worry." Yao Feng smiled. He knew a little about Yao Ling's circumstances; her current Bloodline Level was likely superior to that of almost everyone present.

"Next, Yao Ling!"

"What a coincidence?" Yao Feng gave Yao Ling a strange look, secretly wondering whether this girl's words had been blessed.

"Don't be nervous. Just go up and follow the elder's instructions." Yao Feng comforted the slightly anxious Yao Ling. Those with excessively low Bloodline Levels were generally not qualified to undergo testing here. Naturally, Yao Ling had never come here before, so her nervousness was understandable.

"Relax your body and mind. Place your palm on the Star Plate." As though he had noticed Yao Ling's nervousness, the elder spoke with rare gentleness.

"Mm." Yao Ling nodded and slowly extended her hand, lightly touching the Star Plate. At first, the Star Plate remained silent. After a while, dazzling light suddenly shot out from it, and stars began emerging one after another.

One, two, three... eight!

As they watched the eight stars slowly appear on the Star Plate, an uproar immediately broke out across the venue. Even several elders showed traces of astonishment. Clearly, this result had surprised them.

"She actually has the same Eighth-grade Bloodline as Yao Xingji. That's absolutely heaven-defying."

"From now on, Yao Ling has turned into a phoenix after perching on a branch. I'm so jealous!"

"..."

"Yao Ling, Eighth-grade Bloodline Level. Bestowed with a Purple-Gold Clan Mark!"

Yao Ling obediently raised her head. The elder held a purple-gold brush, and with a wave of his arm, a purple-gold rune emerged upon Yao Ling's forehead. With the Clan Mark adorning her, Yao Ling now resembled a divine maiden—noble and breathtaking.

"Brother Feng!" Yao Ling happily ran up to Yao Feng, unable to hide the joy in her eyes. From this moment onward, she was a true favored daughter of heaven of the Yao Clan, completely bidding farewell to her former status.

"Not bad. I'll have to rely on you to protect me from now on." Yao Feng joked.

"Sure! As long as Brother Feng doesn't find Ling'er a burden then!"

Yao Ling's eyes curved into crescents as she replied happily.

"Next, Yao Xingji!"

Hearing the elder call his name, the handsome Yao Xingji lifted his head and proudly strode forward. After bowing to the elder, he skillfully placed his hand on the Star Plate.

One, two... seven. The eighth star slowly lit up, and a wave of commotion arose across the plaza. A smug smile also appeared at the corner of Yao Xingji's lips.

"Yao Xingji, Eighth-grade Bloodline Level. Bestowed with a Purple-Gold Clan Mark!"

"Elder, if I remember correctly, challenges may be issued during the testing ceremony, correct?" Yao Xingji asked the elder with cupped fists.

Hearing Yao Xingji's words, many people in the plaza had changing expressions. Everyone in the clan knew that Yao Xingji's talent was nearly on par with Yao Feng, the Clan Chief's son. Thus, people often compared Yao Xingji with Yao Feng. Naturally, the proud Yao Xingji refused to fall behind, but he had lost by a margin in yesterday's Dou Qi test. Today, he intended to regain his dignity.

The elder slightly furrowed his brows. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded. "According to the rules, challenges are permitted. However, both parties must agree before one can proceed."

"Good!" Yao Xingji sneered, accurately locating Yao Feng within the crowd. A blaze of confidence ignited in his eyes.

"Yao Feng, how about coming up for a spar?"

"Ding. Check-in location refreshed. Detected that the host is at the Yao Clan's ancestral worship grounds. Would you like to check in?"

When Yao Xingji came looking for trouble, Yao Feng had just been about to mock him. Your rival has already left. If you have the guts, go challenge him instead. Then a mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind. Yao Feng froze, then shouted excitedly inwardly.

"Check in!"

"Ding. Congratulations, host, on successfully checking in. You have obtained a Divine-grade Dou Di Bloodline!"