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Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: The True and False Dragon God

Thump, thump, thump.

The sound of a heartbeat, coming from an unknown source, silently penetrated their souls.

Two heartbeats—one large, one small—alternated in their minds.

Xu Yuan released his spirit energy, spreading it around to sense the space.

As his power spread throughout the area, streams of information flowed directly into his mind.

This feeling was as if he had been born to understand these pieces of information.

Xu Yuan quickly associated this with a similar method: bloodline inheritance.

The bloodlines of soul beasts contained information. Setting aside soul skills, there was much knowledge that could be unlocked from the depths of their bloodlines through cultivation or coincidental stimulation.

This was bloodline inheritance.

The Blood Demon God King, a god deeply versed in bloodline studies, had transformed this entire space into an area resembling the bloodline inheritance of soul beasts. Any outsider entering this space would receive information upon interacting with it using their powers.

"It's unclear whether different powers yield consistent information."

Xu Yuan turned to look at the Blood God Master.

According to Rex, the blood master system of Blood God Star was considered perfect even within the Blood Demon God Realm—it was the absolute orthodox.

Perhaps the information obtained by the Blood God Master's powers here was the most comprehensive, with the least misleading content.

Of course, this assumed the Blood Demon God King bore no ill intentions.

Xu Yuan's spirit energy continued to spread, enveloping the entire space, his will merging into the deeper layers of the realm.

A flood of information surged into his mind.

This included everything the Blood God Master had mentioned earlier, as well as many details the Blood God Master had omitted. Xu Yuan now knew it all.

"This should be the most complete version."

Xu Yuan was confident in his spirit energy.

Willpower-based forces held an absolute advantage in acquiring information.

After all, regardless of how information was transmitted, it ultimately passed through consciousness. Even sensations that seemed to arise spontaneously were illusions, as the brain was always the true receiver of information.

"Blood Demon God King, Blood God Eggs, nine bloodlines united to achieve Supreme God King status."

Compared to the Blood God Master, Xu Yuan had acquired more information.

The Blood Demon God King had left behind a total of nine Blood God Eggs.

The purpose of these eggs was to fuse bloodlines—perfect fusion, meaning no conflicts between bloodlines, allowing the free use of abilities from different bloodlines, complementing each other.

"This kind of fusion can't be called perfect—it's better described as harmless fusion." Xu Yuan evaluated.

Still, the Blood Demon God King's path was highly ingenious. By fusing nine bloodlines, he created a new species, ascending to the position of Supreme God King.

Perhaps he himself knew this was the true "perfect fusion."

Unfortunately, despite resolving any issues with fusing his nine bloodlines, he failed to create a new species.

No matter what, he couldn't evolve.

As the nine bloodlines fused by the Blood Demon God King entered his mind, Xu Yuan's expression grew strange.

"This…"

"Horns like a deer, head like a camel, eyes like a rabbit, neck like a snake, belly like a clam, scales like a fish, claws like an eagle, paws like a tiger, ears like an ox—this is a dragon." (Eastern mythology Dragon)

Xu Yuan took a deep breath, roughly understanding why the Blood Demon God King hadn't broken through.

The position of the Dragon God was already occupied by the Dragon God of the dragons, so the Blood Demon God King couldn't ascend to supremacy through the new species he created.

If Xu Yuan were to judge, he would certainly think the Blood Demon God King was more suited for the Dragon God's position. But the fact remained—the Dragon God already had an owner.

"Blood Demon God King, Blood God Eggs."

Xu Yuan exhaled deeply.

Could it be that the Dragon God somehow obtained the Blood Demon God King's Blood God Eggs as a backup plan? Was he thinking along the same lines as the little phoenix?

Different people have different views on rebirth and reincarnation.

But that didn't mean they were rigidly fixed in their beliefs. Life was sentient precisely because it could waver.

The Dragon God sought to resolve his consciousness issues by choosing a path akin to reincarnation—clearing memories and starting anew. But if another method allowed him to retain his memories, he might not insist on the former.

These Blood God Eggs might be the means the Dragon God believed could help him progress further.

Greater strength might grant the ability to forcibly resolve personal issues.

"Transforming into a true dragon—the Dragon God absolutely has the chance to advance further."

The Blood God Master claimed the Blood God Eggs were left by the Blood Demon God King, but in reality, they were formed from the Blood Demon God King himself.

After his death, the Blood Demon God King purified his own bloodline, dividing the nine bloodlines into individual Blood God Eggs.

"Nine Blood God Eggs—now only two remain."

Xu Yuan didn't know who had taken the previous seven.

However, given that the appearance of this Blood Demon Realm might be related to the Dragon God, it was likely that the Dragon God had taken those seven eggs—

A flash of insight struck Xu Yuan, and numerous thoughts flooded his mind.

"The nine great dragon kings are dead—they were the strongest dragon kings personally empowered by the Dragon God, the mightiest among all dragon branches. It seems they've all perished."

Xu Yuan shook his head.

This wasn't something that could be confirmed.

"There were also many powerful divine beasts slain by the Dragon God."

Taking a deep breath, Xu Yuan stopped speculating.

In truth, other possibilities existed.

For instance, this might not be the Dragon God's scheme.

The emergence of the Blood Demon Realm might have nothing to do with the Dragon God.

The driving force behind all this could be the Blood Demon God King!

Just as the little phoenix sensed movements and began planning when she arrived in this world, the Blood Demon God King could have done the same.

Would someone just one step away from supreme divinity truly die like this?

Even without reaching the Supreme God King level, wouldn't some subconscious awareness guide him to the root cause of his inability to break through?

Wouldn't he design a counter-scheme against the Dragon God?

In short, from a conspiratorial perspective, anyone could be the schemer. Who was orchestrating this remained uncertain.

The Blood God Master, watching Xu Yuan's ever-changing expression, dared not disturb him.

He knew Xu Yuan was likely receiving information, just as he had earlier.

But since Xu Yuan showed no reaction, he finally couldn't resist speaking up.

"Elder?"

"The Blood God Eggs—two remain. You possess five bloodlines and have mastered the Five Element Heavenly Skill. You inherently meet the selection criteria for the Blood God Eggs."

Xu Yuan spoke indifferently.

Hearing this, the Blood God Master was stunned.

What did he mean?

"The Five Element Heavenly Skill was likely the early cultivation technique of the Blood Demon God King. Having obtained and successfully cultivated this skill, you naturally qualify for the Blood God Egg, which serves as his legacy." Xu Yuan explained.

The Blood God Master was internally shaken, then overjoyed.

The Five Element Heavenly Skill was the Blood Demon God King's technique?

This, this, this—

But soon, he realized something.

The Five Element Heavenly Skill was clearly developed by a certain blood master.

Moreover, historical records of the blood master realm documented the real deeds of its creator.

Additionally, the Five Element Heavenly Skill wasn't initially complete; it was gradually refined after he acquired it.

"Elder, that's not right. The Five Element Heavenly Skill was developed by a blood master in the blood master realm, and its history is verifiable. The original version wasn't complete."

Xu Yuan shook his head, offering no further explanation.

Even if he explained the concept of eternal will, it would be difficult for the other party to understand.

Though the Blood Demon God King hadn't reached the Supreme God King level, Xu Yuan already felt in his heart that the other wasn't simple.

To piece together a true dragon—the Blood Demon God King's mastery of bloodlines had reached a peak.

"Use your best techniques to retrieve the smaller Blood God Egg. You'll understand." Xu Yuan instructed the Blood God Master to try for himself.

If he succeeded, many of Xu Yuan's conjectures would be proven true.

If danger arose, Xu Yuan's strength would ensure his safety.

This entire Blood Demon Realm wasn't vast—even as a small world, its celestial forces were limited and posed no threat to Xu Yuan.

The Blood God Master swallowed hard.

His throat bobbed, fear evident on his face.

Clearly, he had tried before.

"Use the Five Element Heavenly Skill." Xu Yuan frowned.

The Five Element Heavenly Skill?

Seeing Xu Yuan's growing impatience, the Blood God Master reluctantly attempted again.

He didn't understand why Xu Yuan firmly believed the Five Element Heavenly Skill belonged to the Blood Demon God King.

Though the Blood Demon God King also pursued bloodline fusion, he fused nine bloodlines—a far cry from the Five Element Heavenly Skill.

Now, it felt like Xu Yuan was forcefully linking the two.

But the arrow was drawn; he had no choice but to proceed.

Previously, the Blood God Master hadn't used the Five Element Heavenly Skill.

It was more of a supplementary technique.

He practiced it to harmonize his bloodlines, but now that his bloodlines were fully fused, the technique was unnecessary.

Under Xu Yuan's pressure, he reluctantly approached the Blood God Egg.

The closer he got, the louder the thumping sound became, and an overwhelming pressure grew stronger.

At a distance of one kilometer, the Blood God Master already felt his blood churning uncomfortably.

At five hundred meters, his bloodlines were on the verge of eruption, as if they might explode at any moment.

At this point, he manipulated the five bloodline powers within his body, tracing a compRex cultivation route.

Five Element Heavenly Skill!

As the Five Elemental Heavenly Palace activated, the Blood God Master finally felt a difference.

Though still uncomfortable, the five bloodlines seemed to tighten.

Instead of swelling independently after being stimulated, they felt as though an external force was blending them together.

Taking a deep breath, he continued forward.

At a hundred meters from the Blood God Egg, he felt his fusion of the five bloodlines progress further.

A fusion already without flaws was becoming even more perfect.

Was this the legacy left by the Blood Demon God King, who mastered perfect bloodline fusion?

At this moment, the Blood God Master was utterly in awe of the Blood Demon God King.

With the Blood God Egg within reach, the Blood God Master didn't let his mind wander. After stabilizing his bloodlines, he pressed on.

Finally, with great effort, he grasped the Blood God Egg. It dissolved into a warm current, integrating into his body. Yet, the Blood God Master remained puzzled.

Why had the Five Element Heavenly Skill produced such a noticeable effect?

Could it be, as Xu Yuan said, that the Five Element Heavenly Skill was truly the Blood Demon God King's technique?

But the history of the blood master realm was clear.

The developer of the Five Element Heavenly Skill appeared only after the Blood Demon God Realm vanished.

The Blood God Master was confused and slightly regretful.

Had he known the true potential of the Five Element Heavenly Skill, he could have retrieved this Blood God Egg—and the larger one—on his own.

The larger Blood God Egg contained power that could ensure smooth sailing for quite some time after achieving godhood.

As he pondered, the fusion of his bloodlines advanced further. The five bloodlines merged into one, seamlessly integrated, and his aura swelled.

Breakthrough.

Xu Yuan waved his hand, sending the breaking-through Blood God Master outside.

"Plotting against the Dragon God?" Xu Yuan walked toward the larger Blood God Egg, muttering, "Why drag me into this? I bear no grudge against the Dragon God."

Killing Tang Wulin was solely due to Tang San.

This stemmed from their opposing stances, not the Dragon God.

The Blood God Egg throbbed violently, as if transmitting some message.

Xu Yuan contracted his spirit energy around himself, fully guarding against any threats.

"But you disrupted his plans."

Xu Yuan heard the voice of the Blood Demon God King.

Yet, it was still conveyed through a method akin to bloodline inheritance.

"With the Golden Dragon King's bloodline in my possession, he might not necessarily confront me."

"But he has the option to fight to the bitter end, while you need stability." The Blood Demon God King hit the nail on the head.

The Dragon God had been split in two, partly due to his own efforts to address the flaws caused by improper cultivation and resolve his deranged consciousness.

Thus, he chose to pass on his power and allow his consciousness to experience everything anew.

But if he insisted on resurrection, who could stop him?

The Phoenix God was killed, all contingencies cleared by the Dragon God, forcing her to start completely anew. But what about the Dragon God?

Countless dragons perished in ancient times, yet the resolution didn't come from an equally supreme enemy—it came from a group of ordinary god kings.

The Blood Demon God King seemed to know something about Xu Yuan, pointing out his personality with precision.

Xu Yuan wasn't lacking in courage for adventure. In the past, he risked splitting his martial soul and cultivating a blood-energy martial soul to lay the foundation for his future cultivation—a gamble with immense stakes.

But the past was the past, and the present was the present.

When one had nothing, they could risk everything.

Once accumulated wealth grew, decision-making naturally became more cautious.

This, perhaps, was what was called "growth."

"What do you want to do?" Xu Yuan asked.

He wanted to hear the Blood Demon God King's plan before deciding.

This was a conflict between two entities, and Xu Yuan didn't dare to intervene recklessly.

He could only say that, in his heart, he supported the Blood Demon God King, who resembled the Eastern dragon, to become the Dragon God.

"I only need you to do one thing: take this Blood God Egg out."

"Just take it out?" Xu Yuan raised a skeptical eyebrow.

"Take it out, then help me find these nine bloodlines."

Through a method akin to bloodline inheritance, the Blood Demon God King transmitted information about the nine bloodlines to Xu Yuan.

Nine bloodlines.

Nine divine beasts.

Xu Yuan chuckled bitterly.

"Within the former domain of the Divine Dragon Realm, nearly all divine beasts of these bloodlines perished. Even if their bloodlines survived, they wouldn't reach the god level."

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