Time flows like water, passing silently. Three years have passed in the blink of an eye since Yu Yuanchen left seclusion to participate in Family Affairs.
During these three years, the situation in the southeast of the Heaven Dou Empire has become increasingly subtle. Friction between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family and the Black Flame Demon Flood Dragon Family and their allies has been continuous. Although large-scale conflicts have not erupted, small-scale skirmishes, competition for resource points, and secret assassinations and counter-assassinations have almost never ceased. Both sides are like taut bowstrings, maintaining a dangerous balance, both accumulating strength while waiting for the right Timing to completely break the stalemate.
Against this backdrop of undercurrents, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family is surging with a secret sense of excitement and anticipation due to an unexpected discovery brought about by Yu Yuanchen.
All of this stems from Yu Yuanchen's in-depth exploration of his own power.
Benefiting from the massive resources tilted toward him by the family due to his outstanding performance—daily servings of meticulously prepared high-level Soul Beast meat, supplemented by various century-old Spiritual Materials for strengthening the foundation, and even occasionally enjoying soups brewed from millennium-old medicinal herbs—coupled with his own unremitting hard work and persistent tempering of the Thunder God Power, his Soul Power growth rate is astonishing. In just three years, he climbed from level 43, breaking through the level 50 Bottleneck with unstoppable momentum!
This speed is enough to make the vast majority of so-called Geniuses on the entire continent feel out of reach.
However, the rapid increase in Soul Power is not his greatest gain.
While continuously using the Thunder God Power to temper his body, purify his bloodline, and strengthen the Dragon Blood Origin fed back by that Purple Gold Scale, Yu Yuanchen did not forget to dig deep into his own potential. He repeatedly studied the notes left by his ancestors in the family collection, especially the parts concerning the development of Physical Strength.
Among them, a few words left by an elder known for his formidable Physique hundreds of years ago caught his attention. In his notes, the elder vaguely mentioned that during a life-and-death crisis, he accidentally triggered another power hidden deep within his bloodline. It was not Soul Power, but related to Bloodline Power; when it erupted, it could instantly cause his physical strength and defense to skyrocket, as if a savage dragon had possessed him. He called this power "Dragon Blood Boiling," but unfortunately, he failed to summarize a method for stable activation and control. In his later years, he speculated that this was closely related to the Martial Soul Origin and the intensity of one's own Life Force (blood and energy).
"Bloodline Power..." Yu Yuanchen chewed on this term repeatedly. This reminded him of Tang Da'er from Dou San, whose Golden Dragon King bloodline gave him a powerful, all-purpose Bloodline Power that was almost like a second Martial Soul. Even if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is far inferior to the Golden Dragon King, it is still a dragon with a naturally powerful Physique. If Tang Da'er could have blood like a dragon at the first ring, it wouldn't be excessive for him to trigger Bloodline Power at the fourth ring; there is great potential here. He recalled some theories from his past life: blood and energy are the foundation of life, directly related to physical strength and vitality. Soul Masters in this world rely too much on Soul Power and Soul Skills, and do not seem to attach importance to the development of their own blood and energy.
"My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul has already given me a powerful Physique, and with the constant tempering of the 'Thunder God Power,' my blood and energy should be far more vigorous than Soul Masters of the same rank. Can I try to actively guide and trigger this power?"
Once this Thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.
He began to try. At first, he had no clue and could only rely on his powerful Spiritual Power to look inward, sensing the flow of his own blood and the beating of his heart, trying to use his Thought to guide and Condense the ethereal "blood and energy." The process was boring and difficult; many attempts ended in failure, and he even caused his Soul Power to become restless due to excessive mental concentration.
But he did not give up. Once, deep in the Thunder Gorge, while using the Thunder God Power to temper his body and feeling that purple-gold energy flowing through his whole body, bringing numbness and scorching pain, he had a flash of inspiration. He tried to integrate a trace of Spiritual Power into the circulating "Thunder God Power." It was not control, but rather acting as a guide, leading this high-level energy to "ignite" the boiling blood and energy throughout his body.
"Boom!"
It was as if a spark had fallen into boiling oil!
The moment the "Thunder God Power" came into contact with his vigorous blood and energy, a scorching power instantly erupted from deep within his body! This power was different from the cool circulation of Soul Power, and different from the violent explosion of Lightning; it was more restrained, thick, and full of a primitive vitality and sense of power! His blood seemed to accelerate its flow at this moment, his skin turned slightly red, his body temperature rose, his muscle fibers trembled slightly, and an unprecedented sense of power filled his limbs and bones!
He subconsciously raised his dragon-transformed right arm, not using any Soul Power, but relying purely on this surging Bloodline Power, and punched a Black Iron Pillar used for testing strength beside him.
"Dong!!"
A dull sound like a giant drum exploded! On the Black Iron Pillar, which required Soul Emperor-level strength to leave a mark, a clearly visible fist print appeared! Although it was not deep, this was purely caused by physical strength!
"Success!" A gleam of surprise erupted in Yu Yuanchen's eyes. He carefully experienced this new power; it was like a second energy system hidden in his body, running parallel to his Soul Power, and even... complementing it!
He tried to integrate this Bloodline Power into his Soul Skill when casting it.
"First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"
His dragon-transformed right claw reached out, and Blue Electric Light exploded. But unlike before, this time the thunder claw was far more Solidified than before, the arcs of electricity lingering on the claw tips were more refined and dazzling, and the movement carried a strange texture that was as heavy as a mountain yet as swift as lightning! The power increased by nearly 30%! Moreover, he keenly noticed that the consumption of Soul Power had actually decreased slightly!
It seemed that the addition of Bloodline Power made the release of the Soul Skill smoother, reducing unnecessary Soul Power dissipation, while the blood and energy itself also bore part of the energy load.
What surprised him even more was that when he triggered the Bloodline Power, the phantom of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul behind him also underwent subtle changes. The originally somewhat energy-like phantom now became more Solidified, lifelike, with distinct scales, and there seemed to be a hint of vivid spirit in the Dragon Eyes. It was no longer just a collection of Soul Power, but more like it had a real "foundation" and "body"! The Purple-Gold Scale on the top of the Martial Soul phantom seemed to have its inner golden glow become a bit more active under the nourishment of the Bloodline Power.
"Blood and energy strengthen the bloodline! And the strengthening of the bloodline feeds back into the Martial Soul, making its foundation more stable and its Evolution faster!" Yu Yuanchen instantly understood the key. This is like a virtuous cycle: a powerful Physique and special energy (Thunder God Power) trigger vigorous blood and energy -> blood and energy nourish and strengthen the bloodline origin -> the strengthening of the bloodline makes the Martial Soul more Solidified, with higher potential and accelerated Evolution -> a stronger Martial Soul feeds back to oneself, improving Physique and Soul Power aptitude.
He even vaguely felt that his Efficiency in absorbing Soul Power and his perception of Heaven and Earth Origin Qi seemed to have a faint enhancement along with the strengthening of his blood and energy and the improvement of his bloodline. This means that his innate aptitude is being improved and enhanced bit by bit by acquired means!
This discovery is no small matter!
Yu Yuanchen did not hide it and immediately reported the details about triggering "Bloodline Power" and the various benefits it brought to his Grandfather, Yu Boxuan.
When Yu Boxuan first heard it, he was still a bit skeptical. But when Yu Yuanchen left a fist print on the Black Iron Pillar purely with Bloodline Power in front of him and demonstrated the change in the power of his Soul Skill under the blessing of blood and energy, this knowledgeable Tyrant Dragon Douluo was completely shocked!
He immediately summoned all the core elders to open a top-level secret meeting.
When Yu Yuanchen demonstrated again in front of the elders, the entire secret room was silent, and then erupted into uncontrollable excitement and noise!
"Bloodline Power! It is actually Bloodline Power!"
"Strengthening the bloodline! Improving the foundation of the Martial Soul! This... this is simply a technique to defy the heavens and change fate!"
"If the children of our family can all trigger this power, why worry that the family will not flourish?!"
The elders' eyes were shining, as if they had seen the path to the sky for the family's rise.
However, after emergency verification and limited practice (trying it on a few clansmen of different ages), they found that things were not that simple.
Triggering Bloodline Power is best started from a young age, combined with specific body-refining methods and resource nourishment, to nourish and strengthen it imperceptibly. For those elders who are already old, whose bodies are set, and whose blood and energy are beginning to decline, the effect is minimal, and forced triggering may even damage their origin.
The reason why Yu Yuanchen succeeded is, on one hand, that he is young and his body is in the peak growth period, with strong plasticity; on the other hand, and most importantly, it is the magic of the "Thunder God Power"! This high-level energy acted like the most precise key and the most powerful catalyst, forcibly knocking open the door to the blood and energy secret treasury in his body and providing the initial and most critical guidance and support.
"It's a pity... 'Thunder God Power' is Chen'er's unique opportunity and cannot be copied." An elder sighed, but then became excited again, "But at least, we have found the direction! From now on, the family needs to adjust its training strategy, increase the investment in body-refining resources for all young children, and explore systematic methods for nourishing blood and energy! In the long run, the overall talent of the younger generation of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family will definitely be raised to a level!"
This discovery injected infinite hope and motivation into the future of the family. Yu Boxuan immediately ordered that this be listed as the family's highest secret, strictly forbidden from being leaked, and at the same time began to formulate a new training plan for the children.
As the source of all this, Yu Yuanchen's status in the family has become even more transcendent. He is not only a talented heir but also a hero who has opened up a new path for the family.
Now, standing in front of Yu Yuanchen is another important hurdle on the path of a Soul Master—obtaining his Fifth Soul Ring.
Level 50 is a watershed for Soul Masters. The theoretical limit of the Fifth Soul Ring can reach about 12,000 years. But for Yu Yuanchen, this is obviously far from enough.
"Your foundation is solid, your blood and energy are vigorous, your Soul Power is condensed, far exceeding your peers, and you have the 'Thunder God Power' and the initially triggered Dragon Blood Origin to protect your body." Yu Boxuan looked at his grandson, who had a Thick Aura and clear eyes, and said in a deep voice, "In your grandfather's opinion, for your Fifth Soul Ring, anything under 30,000 years is fine!"
30,000 years! This is the age limit that most Soul Masters only dare to hope for at their Seventh Soul Ring!
Yu Yuanchen shook his head, his eyes Firm: "Grandfather, 30,000 years is not my limit. My goal is about 35,000 years, and it must be a Dragon Species Soul Beast!"
"35,000 years? Dragon Species?" Yu Boxuan's Pupils Contracted. This choice, even for him, made him feel a little heart-palpitating. A 35,000-Year Dragon Species Soul Beast has strength comparable to some ordinary Soul Douluo! Moreover, Dragon Species Soul Beasts are unruly and have powerful spiritual power, and the risk of absorbing their soul rings is far greater than other soul beasts of the same age.
"Yes." Yu Yuanchen explained, "Although the 'Thunder Spirit' is good, it is not a dragon species after all. Now that my blood and energy are initially formed, my bloodline is in urgent need of strengthening, and I need a pure dragon source to ignite this fire! The risk is great, but the return is higher. And..." He paused, a flash of purple-gold lightning flashing in his eyes, "I am confident."
His confidence stemmed from his ever-growing Thunder God Power, his initially awakened Thick Blood Qi, the Purple Gold Scale that was slowly undergoing a Transformation and possessed a special resonance with dragon-type power, and, even more so, the practical experience and resilient will he had accumulated from secretly killing several Soul Emperors over the past two years.
Yu Boxuan gazed at his grandson for a long time, seeing an unquestionable confidence and determination in his eyes. He knew that this grandson's mind was far more mature than his peers and that he would never act without a clear purpose.
"Good!" Yu Boxuan finally nodded heavily, a flash of Resolute intent crossing his eyes. "Since you have such ambition, your Grandfather will accompany you on this gamble! The family will mobilize all its power to find a suitable target for you!"
A magnificent Scroll Painting seemed to slowly unfurl with the determination of Yu Yuanchen's Fifth Soul Ring target. The Hidden Dragon had already honed its claws and fangs to their peak; the next step was to venture deep into the Wilderness, slay a true dragon, claim its soul ring, and forge his own supreme foundation!
On the path to becoming a powerhouse, there is never a shortage of adventure and challenge. And Yu Yuanchen was already prepared.
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