Dragon Origin Essence, Bloodline Evolution

"Dragon Origin Essence!"

The instant the System Space opened, Qi Yuan's consciousness was drawn to that drop of Dragon Origin Essence, fiery red all over and resembling flowing magma!

Though it was called a drop, the Dragon Origin Essence was actually as large as an egg.

When Qi Yuan examined it closely, he discovered that beneath the flowing, lava-like dark red patterns on its outer layer, a nearly imperceptible golden thread constantly darted and swam about.

The moment Qi Yuan's consciousness came into contact with the Dragon Origin Essence, the first thing he felt was an indescribable heat, as though even his soul were about to be set ablaze.

Yet immediately afterward, an incomparably abundant, vigorous life force surged forth.

Enveloped by that life force, the scorching pain in his soul rapidly faded, replaced by a cool and refreshing comfort, as though he were wrapped in flowing water.

His consciousness was like a parched desert suddenly nourished by rain, and it almost seemed to cheer with joy!

The Dragon Origin Essence was still inside the System Space and had not even been taken out yet!

Amazing! Truly amazing!

Who could have imagined that beneath the Dragon Origin Essence's magma-like, blazing exterior lay such incomparably abundant and powerful life force!

Dragon Origin Essence: a rare treasure of heaven and earth. Flesh and Blood Lifeforms who consume it can greatly evolve the power of their bloodline!

Looking at the system's description of the Dragon Origin Essence, Qi Yuan suddenly felt as if he had been struck by a windfall from the heavens!

"Damn, it can actually strengthen bloodlines. I've really found a treasure!"

For the vast majority of flesh-and-blood lifeforms, bloodlines were extremely important.

A bloodline represented a Cultivator's foundation!

The stronger the foundation, the faster one cultivated, and the greater one's future achievements could be!

Take the Man Ka Clan, one of humanity's top bloodlines in the original work. Even if their people did nothing but eat and sleep all day, they could easily reach the Domain Lord level once they came of age.

As for Earth's humans before Luo Feng's rise, even if they cultivated desperately their entire lives, it was still uncertain whether they could become martial artists at all—Apprentice Level Rank 1.

That was the difference bloodlines made!

Most members of Qi Yuan's Lei Yuan Clan could reach the Apprentice Level upon adulthood.

According to the bloodline classifications of humanity in the universe, they could barely be considered eighth grade, only slightly stronger than Earth's humans.

If Qi Yuan wanted to go farther on the path of cultivation, he would naturally have to find a way to further enhance his bloodline.

The original work mentioned quite a few ways to improve one's bloodline, but none were within Qi Yuan's reach right now.

For example, the Bloodline Evolution Potion Luo Feng had consumed at the Star Traveller level in the original work had only been purchased after he joined an external branch of the Virtual Universe Company and spent a full 100 million Qian Wu Coins!

For those who were not members of the Virtual Universe Company, Bloodline Evolution Potions were even more priceless than rare!

And now, Qi Yuan had merely used ten Wood Sap Crystals to easily "exchange" for a drop of Dragon Origin Essence capable of enhancing the power of his bloodline!

This was practically a dreamlike event he would not even have dared imagine in his dreams!

"Ten Wood Sap Crystals returned twenty Dragon Vein Fruits and a drop of Dragon Origin Essence whose value can't be measured. The profit increased by more than ten million times!"

"Looks like once the return's Critical Multiplier reaches one hundred times, there's an additional reward mechanism. I'll have to pay more attention to this in the future."

Qi Yuan silently made up his mind.

Then, an expression of immense anticipation appeared on his face.

"Haha, Dragon Origin Essence that can greatly enhance a bloodline—let's see just how miraculous you really are!"

He directly took that drop of Dragon Origin Essence, like fiery red magma, out of the System Space.

Before the vigorous life aura within the Dragon Origin Essence could spread, he opened his mouth and inhaled—

At once, that egg-sized mass of Dragon Origin Essence transformed into a thin red stream and instantly entered his mouth!

"Boom!"

The instant that red stream entered him, Qi Yuan felt as if he had swallowed a collapsing star!

The Dragon Origin Essence's energy exploded within his chest and abdomen, turning into countless scorching torrents that instantly spread throughout his body!

Wherever the blazing flood passed, the membranes between his cells shattered like fragile glass. The cellular structures were destroyed, and even the genetic fragments within were smashed apart by the impact!

Heat, incomparably searing heat!

Pain, ultimate pain!

At that moment, every cell in Qi Yuan's body seemed to be enduring the frenzied tempering of divine fire from the nine heavens!

After the structures of his cells collapsed, every part of his body lost its support. His entire body nearly turned into a puddle of flowing mush wrapped in the Force Battle Suit!

"Damn!"

Qi Yuan's soul roared in agony—

Even his mouth and internal organs had lost their shape. Other than the shrieks of his soul, he could no longer make any meaningful sound!

Damn it, how much longer?

Qi Yuan continuously endured the ultimate agony of being utterly destroyed from within his cells. His very soul trembled!

Finally—

Just as Qi Yuan's consciousness was nearly lost to the pain—

The immensely vigorous and powerful life force contained within the Dragon Origin Essence erupted as well!

Strands of mysterious energy carrying specks of golden starlight swiftly merged into the body cells that had been almost completely destroyed.

Nourished by this mysterious energy, every cell that had once resembled ruined walls and rubble seemed to be infused with endless vitality, beginning to regain its vigor!

The potential buried in the deepest part of his Life Genes was drawn forth, and a drastic transformation began!

Countless ruined genetic fragments that could no longer be used were directly expelled.

Meanwhile, the superior fragments that had retained a trace of "spirituality" despite the impact began desperately absorbing nutrients, rapidly reorganizing and regenerating!

First came the reassembly of genetic fragments, followed by the regeneration of cellular matter and the reconstruction of cellular structures, until every "newborn" cell began rapidly dividing and reorganizing, forming entirely new tissue!

Everything happened swiftly!

A thousand times, ten thousand times faster than ordinary cultivation!

Bloodline evolution should have been a long and gradual process of change.

Yet under the impetus of the Dragon Origin Essence, that change was accelerated into an extremely short span of time!

"Huff, huff~~~"

Inside the cave dwelling in the mountainside.

Qi Yuan lay sprawled on the ground in the shape of a large character, continuously gasping for breath.

"Whoosh!"

The black Force Battle Suit quickly receded, revealing his exceptionally lean and muscular body after the transformation.

"So tired."

Qi Yuan felt as though his entire body had fallen apart. He did not even want to move a finger.

Bloodline evolution was, in truth, a process of transformation and reorganization of the body's genes.

During this process, so-called bloodline catalysts, Dragon Origin Essence, and the like mainly served as catalysts.

More importantly, it was the release of one's own genetic potential!

Naturally, this would be accompanied by the loss of a great deal of life energy, which was why he felt so utterly exhausted.

After catching his breath for a moment, Qi Yuan forced himself to endure the fatigue deep in his soul and swiftly sat cross-legged.

"According to the original work, now is the best time to absorb life energy and evolve. I can't waste it!"

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