I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

How many areas are there in the Blood Pool?

Before Han Zhan and his team entered, no one could ever give a precise answer.

But now, Han Zhan can.

"There are a total of 998 Blood Pool areas, and what is before us now is the final transmission point." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The reason Han Zhan feels so certain is that the transmission point before them is unlike any other they have ever seen.

It’s a massive vortex.

All the ocean currents converge here, forming a constantly devouring blood-red vortex that swallows everything.

Its location is right at the center of this area!

Anyone would immediately sense that this is no ordinary transmission point at first glance.

"Are you ready?" Han Zhan looked back.

Li Lingzhen and Li Wu both nodded resolutely.

They were, in fact, somewhat numb.

Through 998 Blood Pool areas, every five areas required purification of pollution by Han Zhan using the Bodhi Treasure Tree.

From initial shock to subsequent habituation and numbness.

They didn’t know how long they had spent in the Blood Pool, but the constant repetition made it feel incredibly lengthy.

Han Zhan, on the other hand, did not share this sentiment.

For one, he once dwelled in the City of Extreme Evil; he had also experienced cycles like the Bamboo Forest World and had his mind tempered once before.

Secondly, he gained a lot!

In 998 Blood Pool areas, even if each blood pool contained just one absorbable golden particle, that would mean at least 998 instances.

Now, in Han Zhan’s sea of consciousness, the Bodhi Treasure Tree has undergone a tremendous transformation.

The towering tree with lush foliage is completely enveloped in a pale golden light, illuminating his entire sea of consciousness with sacred radiance, dispelling all darkness.

The sixth Great Ruins, which had just been developed, has become entirely stable and is now utilized one hundred percent, just like the other five Great Ruins.

After thousands of upgrades, Han Zhan’s understanding has reached a pinnacle, integrating all his learned abilities, and gaining deep insights.

These improvements, though not contributing to tangible Realm enhancement, offered subtle yet dramatic advantages.

This is his largest harvest from the Blood Pool journey.

Even the secret at the end of the Blood Pool Maze, the Godhood Technique, cannot compare.

"If we’re ready, let’s proceed further."

"The secrets of the Blood Pool, the exploration of the Blood Pool, it’s time to conclude."

Han Zhan drew back his thoughts and stated.

The others had no objections, as they leaped into the center of the Blood Pool.

Once they fell into the vortex, the three minuscule figures were utterly devoured, disappearing without a trace.

The dizziness and weightlessness from spatial twisting faded for Han Zhan in less than a second.

He opened his eyes to survey his surroundings.

It got redder.

That was Han Zhan’s first impression.

Not a normal red, but a blood-red.

The sky was blood-red, the ground was blood-red, and what was once a vast ocean beneath now turned to desiccated blood-colored earth.

Desolate, barren, with not a single blade of grass.

Moreover, no living creature could be seen.

It seemed perpetually silent and lifeless.

"Nothing?" Li Wu, seeing this scene, spoke, somewhat crestfallen.

He had anticipated discovering the ultimate secret of the Blood Pool, only to be sorely disappointed.

Not only was there nothing, but even using ocean currents to find transmission points was no longer effective.

Fortunately, Han Zhan’s billion Snake Spirits were still there; such difficulty was nothing for him.

"It’s not that there’s nothing. Have you forgotten how we found those trait materials?"

Unlike Li Wu, Han Zhan immediately thought of the key to the problem.

"It’s the pollution level!"

"Our level of pollution is not yet ’qualified’ to see the final secret."

"Ah Zhan, surely you don’t intend to..." Li Lingzhen asked worriedly.

"Indeed, increase the pollution." Han Zhan nodded, "But this time, you two don’t need to take the risk; my own deeper pollution is enough."

It was the truth.

If there really is a secret at the deepest part of the Blood Pool Maze, it would cease to be a secret once one person knows it.

Han Zhan’s sea of consciousness contains the Bodhi Treasure Tree, which can fend off pollution, but Li Lingzhen and Li Wu cannot.

Therefore, the two of them must not take this risk with him.

With Ah Zhan’s intelligence, he wouldn’t put himself in harm’s way. He must be thoroughly prepared before making such a decision; I must trust him.

Though worried, Li Lingzhen repressed the idea of persuading Han Zhan otherwise.

The same went for Li Wu.

Throughout their journey, it was Han Zhan who had been cutting through thorns and brambles. Though newly anointed with Great Power, Li Wu could only follow behind as a lackey, entirely convinced.

Without delay, Han Zhan purified the pollution from Li Wu and Li Lingzhen using the Bodhi Treasure Tree, but this time he didn’t purify himself.

As time ticked by, the pollution on Han Zhan grew increasingly severe.

His Blood Embryo turned from bright red to dark red, and then black.

Whispers of varying volumes began surrounding him, voices of madness and chaos echoing, causing abnormality throughout Han Zhan’s Blood Embryo.

More twisted, deformed shadows began to appear within Han Zhan’s sight.

They crawled and slithered around, lacking limbs or a defined torso, devoid of facial features, existing only as pure darkness.

Besides these anomalies, Han Zhan could see a massive black silhouette in the distance.

No matter how hard Han Zhan tried to focus, he couldn’t see it clearly.

"Not enough."

"Still not enough!"

Han Zhan lowered his head, closed his eyes, enduring the mental impact of the pollution, much like a madman teetering on the brink.

Piercing the deepest secret of the Blood Pool was harder than he had imagined.

The Blood Embryo had completely turned as black as ink.

Even the air surrounding Han Zhan was affected, as tendrils of black mist swirled around him.

Han Zhan’s anomaly made the hearts of the two beside him clench with discomfort.

"Shouldn’t we... do something?"

Li Wu, perceiving the changes in Han Zhan’s body, asked worriedly.

Li Lingzhen shook her head, "There’s nothing we can do. The only thing we can do is trust Ah Zhan."

During their conversation, Han Zhan reached the most crucial moment.

At this time, within his sea of consciousness, the Bodhi Treasure Tree radiated a sudden burst of brilliance, dispelling all invading darkness.

Han Zhan’s consciousness regained clarity.

Through the ink-like blackness of the Blood Embryo,

he finally saw the true identity of the enormous black silhouette in the distance!