The Myriad Dao Secret Realm's chasm pulsed with a primal roar, devouring runes flaring like crimson beacons across the stone walls. The *Ancestral Symbol*, fully formed with nine shards and a *Devouring Core Crystal*, thrummed with a 55% Qi absorption boost, resonating fiercely with the wolf core's relentless beat. At **Core Manifestation Tier 8** and **Soul Awakening Stage 15**, the path ahead bristled with danger—Chu Rong's seething envy and the Blood Fang Sect's remnants massing for a final stand. The *Heaven-Defying Comprehension System* stirred, its voice resolute:
> *"System update initiated. New abilities unlocked: Relic Synergy (Enhances arts with Ancestral Symbol's devouring power, +20% attack potency), Fury Amplification (Doubles CP from host's anger). Task progress: 10,390/6500 CP. New task: Defeat the Blood Fang Sect's remnant leader in the ninth trial and unlock the Ancestral Symbol's first seal. Earn 7000 CP by the trial's end. Current CP: 10,390."*
A sharp exhale cut the air. "A seal? Let's break it." *Tempest Chaos Barrage*—weaving lightning, fire, wind, shadow, earth, thunder, claws, illusions, sonic waves, bloodmist, shadow cloaking, dreamlike disorientation, fire, mist, abyssal shadows, phantom shadows, and chaotic disruption—surged with *Envy Absorption*, *Wrath Empowerment*, and *Relic Synergy*, thriving on Chu Rong's jealousy and rising fury. The *Ancestral Symbol*'s legacy burned, a testament to Lin Dong's might.
Chu Xue glided forward, her *Ice Phoenix Palm* slicing through the chasm's dense mist, her ice-blue eyes scanning for threats. "The remnant leader's Qi is monstrous," she warned. Chu Rong staggered behind, his Core Manifestation Stage 3 aura dim, his rage a storm. "You're stealing our glory," he snarled, envy radiating like a furnace.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 10,415."*
The chasm widened into a vast arena, its floor etched with a *Devouring Seal Array*. The ninth trial erupted—illusions of Qingyang Town's scorn morphed into Lin Dong's towering figure, accusing betrayal of the Lin Clan. Anger surged, fists clenching, amplified by *Fury Amplification*.
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 10,455."*
A 150-meter divine sense, honed by *Soul Awakening Stage 15*, pierced the illusions, revealing a Rank 4 *Devouring Shadow Hydra* at Core Manifestation Stage 10, its heads pulsing with chaotic Qi. *Beast Copying* activated, tracking its multi-pronged strikes.
> *"Observed: Devouring Shadow Bite. Copied as Devouring Shadow Fist (High-Grade). CP +60. Current CP: 10,515."*
The hydra roared, heads snapping. *Tempest Chaos Barrage*, enhanced by *Relic Synergy*, countered, devouring power shredding its scales. Fire, thunder, and chaotic Qi felled it. Chu Rong's envy blazed. "Another core taken!"
> *"Beast defeated. CP +100. Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Anger detected from Chu Rong. CP +20. Current CP: 10,660."*
Anger flared, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 10,700."*
The array pulsed, and the Blood Fang Sect's remnant leader emerged—a Foundation Forging Stage 8 man, his blood-red glaive radiating killing Qi. "I'm Gu Feng, shadow of Venerable Shadow Fang," he sneered, envy at the *Ancestral Symbol* palpable. "Your relics are ours."
> *"Envy detected from Gu Feng. CP +40. Threat detected. CP +30. Current CP: 10,770."*
Chu Xue's sword gleamed. "He's their last wall. We need to strike hard." A nod answered. "Let's end this."
Gu Feng's glaive slashed, blood Qi forming a crimson abyss. *Tempest Chaos Barrage* countered, devouring power scattering the abyss. Chu Xue's *Ice Phoenix Palm* froze the glaive's path, creating an opening. *Insight Surge* activated (CP -50, Total: 10,720), mind blazing with clarity. *Devouring Shadow Fist* struck, shadow Qi disorienting Gu Feng. He staggered, rage erupting.
> *"Anger detected from Gu Feng. CP +20. Current CP: 10,740."*
Gu Feng's abyss intensified, summoning a blood hydra. Chu Rong attacked, his *Blazing Lion Fist* aiming to steal glory, but the abyss sent him crashing. His envy roared. "You're nothing without her!"
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 10,765."*
Anger surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 10,805."*
*Tempest Chaos Barrage* fused with *Devouring Shadow Fist*, creating *Tempest Devouring Barrage*, a high-grade art blending devouring power with elements.
> *"Skill Fusion successful. Tempest Devouring Barrage created. CP +80. Current CP: 10,885."*
The new art erupted, devouring Qi shattering the blood hydra. Chu Xue's ice Qi amplified the strike, felling Gu Feng. He collapsed, cursing. "Shadow Fang will rise again."
> *"Remnant leader defeated. CP +120. Current CP: 11,005."*
Chu Xue's breath steadied, her gaze flickering with respect. "You're rewriting fate." The system confirmed: *"No detection of system. Host's secret is safe."*
> *"Interaction analyzed. Ally trust increased. CP +20. Current CP: 11,025."*
The arena revealed a final altar, its *Ancestral Symbol Seal* pulsing with devouring Qi. Chu Rong lunged, desperate, but *Tempest Devouring Barrage* sent him sprawling. The seal unlocked, merging with the *Ancestral Symbol*, boosting Qi absorption by 60%. The wolf core blazed, resonating fiercely.
> *"Ancestral Symbol Seal unlocked. Task completed. CP +120. Current CP: 11,145."*
Chu Rong's rage exploded. "You've taken it all!" he roared, envy consuming him.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Anger detected from Chu Rong. CP +20. Current CP: 11,190."*
Anger surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 11,230."*
50 CP were spent on a *Qi Condensation Pill (Tier 15)*, pushing cultivation forward.
> *"Purchase confirmed. CP -50. Current CP: 11,180."*
The pill triggered a breakthrough to **Core Manifestation Tier 9**, aura surging with power.
> *"Cultivation breakthrough. Core Manifestation Tier 9 reached. CP +100. Current CP: 11,280."*
A hidden Blood Fang Sect operative, Foundation Forging Stage 9, watched from the shadows, their envy at the *Ancestral Symbol* intense.
> *"Envy detected from Blood Fang Sect operative. CP +40. Current CP: 11,320."*
The chasm shifted, opening a deeper path. Illusions grew savage—Lin Dong's legacy crushing family pride, Qingyang Town's scorn echoing. Anger burned, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 11,360."*
The *Comprehension Arena* activated, facing a shadow of Gu Feng's *Blood Abyss Glaive*. The system advised: *"Counter with devouring redirection."* The shadow fell, art refined.
> *"Comprehension Arena training completed. CP +30. Current CP: 11,390."*
Chu Xue pointed ahead. "The trial's core is secured, but the Blood Fang Sect's remnants are desperate." Anger at their persistence surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 11,430."*
50 CP were spent on a *Soul Condensation Pill (Tier 14)*, enhancing soul cultivation.
> *"Purchase confirmed. CP -50. Current CP: 11,380."*
The pill pushed to **Soul Awakening Stage 16**, divine sense reaching 160 meters.
> *"Soul cultivation breakthrough. CP +90. Current CP: 11,470."*
Chu Rong's glare burned from afar. "You'll pay," he muttered, envy a tempest.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 11,495."*
The chasm's depths pulsed with relic Qi, the *Ancestral Symbol*'s power complete. Chu Clan's jealousy, Blood Fang Sect's remnants, and the *Devouring Illusion* stood ready. The *Heaven-Defying Comprehension System* blazed, feeding on envy and anger, forging an unyielding path.