The Myriad Dao Secret Realm's abyss pulsed with an unrelenting cadence, devouring runes blazing like crimson constellations across the stone walls. The *Ancestral Symbol*, fully formed with nine shards, two unlocked seals, and a *Devouring Core Orb*, thrummed with a 75% Qi absorption boost, resonating fiercely with the wolf core's relentless rhythm. At **Heavenly Fusion Stage 2** and **Soul Awakening Stage 19**, the path ahead crackled with peril—Chu Rong's seething envy and the Blood Fang Sect's remnants poised for their final strike. The *Heaven-Defying Comprehension System* stirred, its voice resolute:
> *"Task progress: 15,170/8500 CP. New task: Pass the thirteenth trial's Judgment Gate and confront the Blood Fang Sect's remnant grand elder. Earn 9000 CP by the trial's end. Current CP: 15,170."*
A sharp exhale sliced the air. "A grand elder? I'll end their schemes." *Tempest Phoenix Barrage*—weaving lightning, fire, wind, shadow, earth, thunder, claws, illusions, sonic waves, bloodmist, shadow cloaking, dreamlike disorientation, fire, mist, abyssal shadows, phantom shadows, chaotic disruption, devouring power, nether void energy, and annihilating flames—surged with *Envy Absorption*, *Wrath Empowerment*, *Relic Synergy*, and *Fury Amplification*, thriving on Chu Rong's jealousy and rising fury. The *Ancestral Symbol*'s legacy burned, a testament to Lin Dong's enduring might.
Chu Xue glided toward the glowing portal, her *Ice Phoenix Palm* slicing through the abyss's suffocating mist, her ice-blue eyes scanning for threats. "The grand elder's Qi is ancient, almost divine," she warned, her voice steady. Chu Rong staggered behind, his Core Manifestation Stage 3 aura dim, his rage a storm. "You're stealing our destiny," he snarled, envy radiating like a blaze.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 15,195."*
The portal opened into a vast arena, its floor etched with a *Devouring Judgment Array*. The thirteenth trial erupted—illusions of Qingyang Town's scorn morphed into Lin Dong's towering figure, accusing failure to uphold the Lin Clan's honor. Anger surged, fists clenching, amplified by *Fury Amplification*.
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 15,235."*
A 190-meter divine sense, honed by *Soul Awakening Stage 19*, pierced the illusions, revealing a Rank 5 *Celestial Devouring Roc* at Heavenly Fusion Stage 3, its wings pulsing with celestial Qi. *Beast Copying* activated, tracking its blinding strikes.
> *"Observed: Celestial Devouring Slash. Copied as Celestial Slash Fist (Peak-Grade). CP +80. Current CP: 15,315."*
The roc screeched, wings tearing reality. *Tempest Phoenix Barrage* countered, phoenix flames shredding its aura. Fire, thunder, and devouring power crushed its wings, felling it in a cataclysmic clash. Chu Rong's envy blazed. "Another core stolen!"
> *"Beast defeated. CP +120. Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Anger detected from Chu Rong. CP +20. Current CP: 15,480."*
Anger flared, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 15,520."*
The array pulsed, and the Blood Fang Sect's remnant grand elder emerged—a Heavenly Fusion Stage 4 woman, her blood-red scepter radiating killing Qi. "I'm Elder Shen Yue, will of Venerable Shadow Fang," she sneered, envy at the *Ancestral Symbol* palpable. "Your relics are ours."
> *"Envy detected from Shen Yue. CP +60. Threat detected. CP +50. Current CP: 15,630."*
Chu Xue's sword gleamed. "Her power's unmatched. We need perfect coordination." A nod answered. "Let's end her."
Shen Yue's scepter swung, blood Qi forming a crimson maelstrom. *Tempest Phoenix Barrage* countered, annihilating flames scattering the maelstrom. Chu Xue's *Ice Phoenix Palm* froze the scepter's path, creating an opening. *Insight Surge* activated (CP -50, Total: 15,580), mind blazing with clarity. *Celestial Slash Fist* struck, celestial Qi disorienting Shen Yue. She staggered, rage erupting.
> *"Anger detected from Shen Yue. CP +20. Current CP: 15,600."*
Shen Yue's maelstrom intensified, summoning a blood roc. Chu Rong attacked, his *Blazing Lion Fist* aiming to steal glory, but the maelstrom sent him crashing. His envy roared. "You're nothing without her!"
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 15,625."*
Anger surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 15,665."*
*Tempest Phoenix Barrage* fused with *Celestial Slash Fist*, creating *Tempest Celestial Barrage*, a peak-grade art blending celestial radiance with elements.
> *"Skill Fusion successful. Tempest Celestial Barrage created. CP +100. Current CP: 15,765."*
The new art erupted, celestial Qi and phoenix flames shattering the blood roc. Chu Xue's ice Qi amplified the strike, felling Shen Yue. She collapsed, cursing. "Shadow Fang's wrath will consume you."
> *"Remnant grand elder defeated. CP +150. Current CP: 15,915."*
Chu Xue's breath steadied, her gaze flickering with awe. "You're rewriting the heavens." The system confirmed: *"No detection of system. Host's secret is safe."*
> *"Interaction analyzed. Ally trust increased. CP +20. Current CP: 15,935."*
The arena revealed a sealed vault, its *Ancestral Symbol Third Seal* pulsing with devouring Qi. Chu Rong lunged, desperate, but *Tempest Celestial Barrage* sent him sprawling. The seal unlocked, merging with the *Ancestral Symbol*, boosting Qi absorption by 80%. The wolf core blazed, resonating fiercely.
> *"Ancestral Symbol Third Seal unlocked. Task completed. CP +120. Current CP: 16,055."*
Chu Rong's rage exploded. "You've stolen everything!" he roared, envy consuming him.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Anger detected from Chu Rong. CP +20. Current CP: 16,100."*
Anger surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 16,140."*
50 CP were spent on a *Qi Condensation Pill (Tier 19)*, pushing cultivation forward.
> *"Purchase confirmed. CP -50. Current CP: 16,090."*
The pill triggered a breakthrough to **Heavenly Fusion Stage 3**, aura surging with unmatched power.
> *"Cultivation breakthrough. Heavenly Fusion Stage 3 reached. CP +120. Current CP: 16,210."*
A hidden Blood Fang Sect operative, Heavenly Fusion Stage 5, watched from the shadows, their envy at the *Ancestral Symbol* intense.
> *"Envy detected from Blood Fang Sect operative. CP +50. Current CP: 16,260."*
The arena trembled, revealing a radiant gate. 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: 16,300."*
The *Comprehension Arena* activated, facing a shadow of Shen Yue's *Blood Maelstrom Scepter*. The system advised: *"Counter with celestial redirection."* The shadow fell, art refined.
> *"Comprehension Arena training completed. CP +30. Current CP: 16,330."*
Chu Xue pointed to the gate. "The final trial lies beyond. The Blood Fang Sect's remnants are broken." Anger at their persistence surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 16,370."*
50 CP were spent on a *Soul Condensation Pill (Tier 18)*, enhancing soul cultivation.
> *"Purchase confirmed. CP -50. Current CP: 16,320."*
The pill pushed to **Soul Awakening Stage 20**, divine sense reaching 200 meters.
> *"Soul cultivation breakthrough. CP +100. Current CP: 16,420."*
Chu Rong's glare burned from afar. "You'll pay," he muttered, envy a tempest.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 16,445."*
The radiant gate pulsed with relic Qi, the *Ancestral Symbol*'s power surging. The Blood Fang Sect's remnants and the *Devouring Illusion* awaited their final reckoning, but the *Heaven-Defying Comprehension System* burned, ready to forge a legend through the trials.