An astrolabe roughly ten feet across was placed before Gu Xun'er, and Elder Tong Xuan spoke.
"Xun'er, test yourself. Afterward, we will prepare your bloodline baptism based on the results."
Although the astrolabe was only brought out to test bloodline grades during major Gu Clan ceremonies, Gu Yuan, as clan chief, could still arrange a private test for his daughter. The astrolabe was not disposable, and she would still have to wait until the ceremony to receive her clan marking after the test.
As the continent's strongest expert, a late-stage nine-star Dou Sheng, Gu Yuan could certainly take the astrolabe out of the clan treasury.
"I understand, Elder Tong Xuan."
Having said that, Gu Xun'er stepped forward and placed her delicate hand on the astrolabe. As her brows knitted slightly, its light grew increasingly brilliant.
Stars lit up one after another, only gradually stopping after the eighth star illuminated. The ninth star also glimmered faintly, though it was nowhere near as bright as the first eight.
"The ninth star is almost lit. Your bloodline has nearly reached ninth grade."
Elder Tong Xuan spoke with shock in his heart. This was Xun'er after spending ten years away from the clan. Had she been raised within the clan from childhood, her bloodline might have reached an even higher grade.
"Fortunately, it isn't too late. Xun'er, you are the youngest among your generation in the clan, yet your bloodline grade is the highest. With proper nurturing now, you may well attain a divine-grade bloodline in the future."
Xun'er nodded. She already had a rough idea of her bloodline grade. Her talent had shown itself in childhood, and her bloodline had already reached sixth grade before she left the clan. Ten years later, nearly reaching ninth grade was only normal.
"But Xun'er, why must