Bloodline Transformation

Now, two years had passed, and the cracks in the Kunpeng Nest had grown much wider, showing signs of splitting open.

Viewed from afar, the Kunpeng Nest was pitch-black, yet its cracks blazed brilliantly, like a black, active volcano splitting apart to reveal streams of lava.

Around the Kunpeng Nest, young prodigies, powerful King Marquises, and even the Spirit Avatars of venerables had appeared, all waiting for the nest to split open completely.

Within a few days, that moment would finally arrive.

"Ying," Yun Xi called as she arrived on the golden island reef.

Over the past two years, following Yun Ying's advice, she had gone to the Yang Extreme Cave and Mystic Ice Abyss beneath the sea to temper herself. Although she had not reached their deepest depths, her strength had improved considerably.

Now, her cultivation had reached the third stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm, cave heaven nurturing spirit.

When Yun Ying did not respond, Yun Xi was a little surprised and stepped closer.

Hum!

Just then, wisps of blazing purple radiance rose from Yun Ying's body. Mysterious symbols manifested, and the sounds of the Great Dao echoed, resonating with heaven and earth. Purple lotuses bloomed in the void, wreathed in purple mist, noble beyond compare.

"What is this?" Yun Xi gazed at the scene before her in astonishment.

She heard the roar of waves coming from within Yun Ying. Brilliant purple radiance surged from her body, carrying mysterious symbols and becoming one with heaven and earth, exuding a noble, boundless aura.

An invisible pressure descended. It was heavenly might, profound and supreme, striking awe into the soul, as though the Heavenly Dao were looking down upon the mortal world.

The mysterious symbols shone as brilliantly as the Star River, circling Yun Ying before slowly gathering together and evolving into a mysterious pattern. It was so intricate that a single glance could make one dizzy.

Purple mist rose from the mysterious pattern, while colorful auspicious energy swirled around it. It was incomparably sacred and carried a trace of supreme heavenly might.

To Yun Xi, it felt as though she were facing the heavens themselves.

Then Yun Xi saw the mysterious pattern descend toward Yun Ying, slowly branding itself onto her back. As its blazing light faded, the pattern seemed to simplify somewhat, becoming like a mark that glimmered with purple-gold light and exuded nobility.

As the mysterious pattern branded itself onto Yun Ying, the purple lotuses in the void dissipated one by one. That trace of heavenly might vanished as well, and everything returned to calm.

At that moment, Yun Ying opened her eyes and awakened.

"Ying, what was that just now?" Yun Xi asked curiously.

"It was that scroll of secret art," Yun Ying said. Through that scroll, she had already refined her bloodline to a certain degree, and it had begun to change.

What had happened just now was the result of her bloodline's transformation. The potential deep within her bloodline seemed to have been awakened.

"So quickly? I've only just begun to feel a change," Yun Xi said with a smile.

"Any change is a good thing. Take it slowly," Yun Ying said as she rose.

At that instant, Yun Xi felt as though a supreme being had risen, making even heaven and earth tremble.

She looked at Yun Ying, her younger sister who looked exactly like her, and felt that her presence had become ever more ethereal and ever sharper, utterly different from her own.

In her eyes, Yun Ying truly seemed to possess an immortal's bearing: beyond the mundane, cool and aloof, like an immortal sword untouched by the smoke and fire of the mortal world, all keen edges, pure and flawless.

If she had to compare her to something, it would be a sparkling gemstone that would never lose its pure brilliance, eternally unchanging.

"What is it?" Yun Ying asked when she noticed Yun Xi staring at her.

Yun Xi came back to her senses and smiled. "Nothing. I just feel as though you're an immortal from the heavens, Ying, rather than someone of the mortal world."

"Not at all. You and I will always be sisters. That will never change." Yun Ying smiled faintly, and flowers seemed to bloom across heaven and earth.

Hearing Yun Ying say this, Yun Xi smiled happily. "Mm, Ying, I thought of a hairstyle that would suit you perfectly. Want to try it?"

"All right." Yun Ying nodded.

Then Yun Xi began arranging Yun Ying's hair. Before long, she had styled it into twin ponytails, with a small loop curled beside each ear, like a tassel shaped into half a bow. It was lovely.

The long ponytails hung down, tied with white ribbons. Like this, Yun Ying had an added touch of girlish tenderness and grace, making hearts flutter all the more.

"Done." Yun Xi looked at the hairstyle she had given Yun Ying and nodded in satisfaction.

She had thought about it for a long time and felt that no hairstyle could suit Yun Ying better.

"Let's go. The Kunpeng Nest is about to split open completely." Yun Ying did not particularly concern herself with her hairstyle.

Yun Xi nodded, then headed with Yun Ying toward the enormous island reef where the Kunpeng Nest stood. The forces of the Primordial Sacred Mountain had already gathered, ready to rush into the nest at any moment.

Out on the sea, two purple-robed girls walked upon the waves, a sight of breathtaking beauty. Every creature that saw them marveled.

Yet even more creatures showed fear, because that purple-robed girl with twin ponytails had once sat alone, playing her zither and slaughtering foes on all sides, until the whole world fell silent.

Now, to both the creatures of the sea and those of the land, this purple-robed girl with twin ponytails was a terrifying existence.

She might seem otherworldly, untouched by the smoke and fire of mortal life, but once she struck, she was a god of slaughter.

Many had already witnessed this, and the memory remained vivid even now, leaving some haunted by it.

The Primordial Sacred Mountain has actually produced such a ruthless figure. She'll undoubtedly be the greatest threat in this contest for the Kun Peng Precious Technique, the creatures of the sea thought.

Here, when facing Yun Ying, there was no difference between one person and ten thousand, whether they were young prodigies or the Spirit Avatars of venerables. She possessed that kind of strength.

Even the Sea God Descendant was no match for her. They could not imagine who else could hold Yun Ying in check.

With Yun Ying's arrival, every gaze was drawn toward her. Watching the girl beneath whose feet sword blossoms bloomed, everyone felt immense pressure.

"Yun Ying is so strong now. Our chances of seizing the Kun Peng Precious Technique will be even greater."

Among the forces of the Primordial Sacred Mountain, Yin Xue and Lian'er watched Yun Ying and Yun Xi approach and exchanged smiles.

The surrounding Divine Servants wholeheartedly agreed. Yun Ying's strength was plain for all to see; even the Sea God Descendant was no match for her. Unless the others joined forces and attacked her en masse, no one could stop her.

Moreover, even if those factions joined forces against Yun Ying, the people of the Primordial Sacred Mountain could not possibly allow it to happen.

"Stop!"

Suddenly, with a thunderous shout, the Sea God Descendant leaped down from the towering War Platform and blocked their path.

Following the Sea God Descendant's move, the powerful members of the Sea God lineage followed one after another. It seemed they intended to make trouble for Yun Ying.

But this was clearly unwise. Their strength alone could not stop Yun Ying, and they themselves should have known that very well.