A Choice to Betray Her Ancestors

Although Hun Tiandi spoke with a smile, the sharp killing intent in his words was hard to conceal.

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback. The Dou Qi Continent had enjoyed many years of peace since its unification, so much so that he had nearly forgotten his master was also a formidable man who killed without hesitation.

He cupped his fists at Hun Tiandi. "Master, rest assured, I will surely manage the Dou Qi Continent well."

Qian Renxue followed suit and bowed. "I will also cultivate diligently."

Hun Tiandi nodded slightly. "Little Yanzi, after I leave, I will entrust the Plane Master's authority to you. Take this opportunity to complete your spiritual transformation and enter the Earthly Sovereign Realm as soon as possible."

Xiao Yan said, "I will do my utmost and live up to your expectations, Master!"

After saying that, Hun Tiandi turned his gaze to Qian Renxue.

Xiao Yan naturally gave him no cause for concern, but Qian Renxue...

Hun Tiandi sighed inwardly.

Although she had cultivated the Samsara Scripture, with Qian Renxue's natural aptitude, her subsequent cultivation would become incomparably difficult.

With support from him and the resources of the Endless Soul Domain, it would not be particularly difficult for Qian Renxue to become a Dou Di. But if she embarked on the path of a Sovereign, every step would be difficult.

By his estimate, Qian Renxue could undergo one final reincarnation at most.

Unless she seized this opportunity to ascend to the heavens in a single step, she would have no further chance to vie for the summit.

Hun Tiandi thought it over and eventually came up with a solution.

"Xue'er, come with me first."

"Oh, okay."

Qian Renxue followed Hun Tiandi away, while Xiao Yan took advantage of his master's presence to enter seclusion and begin his spiritual transformation.

Hun Tiandi made his way to the Soul Clan's bloodline inheritance grounds, speaking to Qian Renxue along the way.

"I do not know when I will return from this journey, so I will remove every obstacle from your future path of cultivation."

Qian Renxue's eyes lit up. Her master was about to give her another cheat!

"Xue'er, your senior brother Xiao should have told you about the early distribution of power on the Dou Qi Continent, correct?"

Qian Renxue nodded. "Yes, senior brother told me. Before the Endless Soul Domain was established, the Ancient Races were the most powerful forces on the Dou Qi Continent."

Hun Tiandi nodded slightly, then asked, "Do you know why the Ancient Races were able to dominate the Dou Qi Continent for thousands of years?"

Qian Renxue answered without hesitation. "Because these Ancient Races inherited Dou Di Bloodlines."

"Precisely. The Ancient Eight Clans were actually eight families whose ancestors had produced Dou Di. A Dou Di Bloodline could be said to be the most powerful innate foundation on the Dou Qi Continent."

"With the aid of a Dou Di Bloodline, clan members could often achieve twice the result with half the effort in their cultivation."

"And so, a tradition was passed down among the Eight Clans."

"We called it the coming-of-age ceremony."

"According to the Soul Clan's old traditions, the coming-of-age ceremony was held once every twenty years. It tested the purity of the younger generation's Dou Di Bloodlines, activated their bloodlines, and bestowed Clan Marks upon them."

"This could bring out their aptitude for cultivation to its fullest and help them reach higher realms."

Qian Renxue understood the gist of it. The power of a family's bloodline was much the same on the Douluo Continent, though it took a different form.

On the Douluo Continent, a Martial Soul determined the upper limit of a person's talent, and the vast majority of Martial Souls people awakened were inherited from their parents' Martial Souls.

Over the course of history, a well-developed system of Martial Soul families had taken shape.

The Spirit Hall, which their Qian Family controlled, had become the continent's foremost power because the Qian Family's Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was far stronger than other Martial Souls.

Hun Tiandi said, "Xue'er, although you have cultivated the Samsara Scripture and your cultivation has advanced far faster than that of the Ancient Eight Clans' descendants in the past, your own natural talent cannot compare to theirs at all."

Qian Renxue's expression froze, but she soon accepted the reality.

Back on the Douluo Continent, her innate Soul Power of rank twenty had made her an unparalleled genius seen only once in ages.

But after coming to the Dou Qi Continent, she had met her even more monstrous senior brother Xiao Yan, as well as Xiao Qingyi, who had beaten her so badly some time ago that she had begun to question her life.

By now, she had long understood that there was always a heaven beyond the heavens.

Still, hearing her master say it himself left her feeling somewhat down.

Hun Tiandi noticed the change in Qian Renxue's mood and said evenly, "That is why I intend to solve this problem for you now."

Qian Renxue abruptly raised her head and looked at Hun Tiandi, astonishment in her eyes.

"Master, can talent be improved artificially?"

"What is so difficult about that?"

Hun Tiandi said earnestly, "The only question is whether you can accept it."

Qian Renxue asked in confusion, "Is there some requirement?"

"Not exactly. You would only need to betray your ancestors."

Qian Renxue's brain short-circuited on the spot.

What did he mean, betray my ancestors?

"I don't quite understand what you mean, Master."

Hun Tiandi considered his wording. "I previously abolished your Angel Martial Soul and Soul Power, but you still carry the Angel Clan's bloodline."

"My idea is to replace the Angel Clan bloodline within you with the power of my Soul Clan's bloodline."

"That is why I wanted to ask your opinion."

Qian Renxue fell silent.

No wonder her master said she would need to betray her ancestors. Wasn't giving up the bloodline passed down through generations of her family a betrayal of her ancestors?

It was true that she wanted to become stronger, but if she had to give up even the Qian Family's bloodline, she really could not bring herself to do it.

Even if it meant replacing it with the Dou Di Bloodline of an unparalleled expert like her master.

After hesitating for a long time, Qian Renxue gently bit her lower lip and said to Hun Tiandi, "Master, I know you're doing this for my sake, but I don't want to give up the Qian Family bloodline that has been passed down through generations."

Qian Renxue's refusal did not come as a surprise to Hun Tiandi. After all, something like this was indeed hard to accept.

"Since you are unwilling, then forget it."

"Foolish! Xiao Xue!"

On the Douluo Continent.

Qian Daoliu watched the live broadcast on the heavenly screen as he searched for Tang Hao and his son.

When he heard that Qian Renxue had actually given up the power of that mighty expert's bloodline, he cried out that she was being foolish!

The bloodline power of the Douluo Continent could not begin to compare with the powerful bloodlines of the Dou Qi Continent.

Much less the bloodline power of a supreme expert like Hun Tiandi.

He could understand that Xiao Xue had the Qian Family in her thoughts.

But an opportunity like this was something others could not obtain even if they begged for it!

The world channel was also filled with ridicule for Qian Renxue's foolish choice.

[Passerby A: This Qian Renxue really is hopelessly stupid. She even turned down an opportunity that defies the heavens! There's no one else like her!]

[Passerby B: Damn it, Qian Renxue, if you don't want it, I do!]

At this moment, it was not just the passersby; even Ning Fengzhi, Tang Xiao, and the others felt this was a bit of a missed opportunity.

The emperors of the two great empires clapped and cheered.

Hun Tiandi's voice rang out again.

"Since you do not want to replace your bloodline, I will help you upgrade it instead."