Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 347: Origin Blood Gem

"Apologies for the tardiness, young miss," Sun Wu bowed slightly.

"What has delayed thee so? Is the so-called devil lord stirring troubles?" The voice rose again, its tone even more chilling than before.

Sun Wu chuckled, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. "No, I was delayed because I was occupied with overseeing the integration of the continent into its new position."

The voice fell silent for a moment, then resumed, "That explains one matter. What of the other?" This time, it was not merely a sound that echoed, but an oppressive aura that descended upon Liang, a weight so crushing it stifled his breath.

Liang’s countenance drained of color, his body frozen in place, he couldn’t even gather his universe sense.

Swiftly, Sun Wu interjected, "This junior brother, Liang, lent us his aid in dismantling the Heavenly Devil Ruling the Heaven Formation."

The voice paused again, then the oppressive aura gradually receded. Liang exhaled with relief, his gaze upon Sun Wu laden with an unfathomable depth.

"I never thought to encounter a descendant of the Infernal Void Serpent race in this era," another voice declared, its timbre possessing a hint of emotion in contrast to the mechanical nature of the previous one.

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"Infernal Void Serpent?" Sun Wu cast a startled look at Liang, the name unfamiliar to him.

"It is unsurprising that you have not," came the voice again. "Their lineage has vanished eons past." Then, with a hint of humor, the voice prodded, "Or should we say ’serpent kid’?"

Liang’s brow furrowed slightly, but he responded with commendable respect. "That is so. Most of my kin have perished."

"Your kin?" The voice let out a cold chuckle. "I would hesitate to use that term. Your bloodline source has been severed from the source, muted forever. You can no longer claim the title of Infernal Void Serpent."

Liang’s eyes widened in astonishment, a genuine surprise this time. Who was this enigmatic entity who could see through him so effortlessly?

" Young Miss, Junior Brother Liang is a solitary figure unaffiliated with any faction," Sun Wu finally voiced his purpose. "He seeks your blessing."

"My blessing?" The voice questioned. "Do you think I would bestow my favor upon just anyone?"

Sun Wu’s face grew somber. "Young Miss, we are severely lacking in powerful cultivators. Besides myself, there is but two expert in the Void Return realm."

"Hmph, is it not the duty of the younger generation to ascend? If memory serves, there is that phoenix girl, Feng Xue. She should be nearing a breakthrough."

A glimmer of unease crossed Liang’s face, though he concealed it well.

"Feng Xue?" Sun Wu shook his head sadly. "She unfortunately perished during the war."

"Did you witness her demise with your own eyes?"

Sun Wu smiled mirthlessly. "Mo Huang slaughtered her and the others mercilessly. Even if it had been a seasoned Void Realm expert, they would not have survived such an assault, let alone Feng Xue, who was merely a late-stage Void Transformation Realm cultivator and severely exhausted."

"Perhaps you were not privy to the scene with your own eyes," the voice countered, a hint of amusement in its tone. "But I believe your junior brother Liang was, am I not correct?"

Sun Wu’s expression shifted as he looked at Liang, surprise writ large on his face. "Is this true, Junior Brother?"

Liang’s demeanor remained composed, a hint of sadness replacing any hint of surprise. "It is so. I witnessed from the shadows, studying the formation. By the time I emerged to aid her, it was too late."

Liang’s mouth twisted into a bitter smile. "Not even her body remained."

Sun Wu nodded in understanding, accepting Liang’s words without question. "You must not blame yourself, Brother Liang. You did all you could."

Liang shook his head. "I might have the ability saved one, but... I needed to observe the formation."

Sun Wu’s eyes sparkled with newfound respect as he gazed upon Liang. "It is rare to find such awareness among cultivators these days, and even more so for a lone figure such as yourself."

"Good, it is a fine quality to admit your mistakes." The voice’s tone softened, almost like a gentle caress.

Liang smiled humbly, his eyes twinkling with a quiet understanding. "I appreciate your evaluation, esteemed senior."

Sun Wu’s face paled just as he was about to open his mouth.

"Senior?" The voice sounded amused, a hint of laughter dancing in its depths. "Do you take me for some withered crone?"

Liang remained impassive, but a hint of amusement flickered in his eyes.

"My apologies, I misspoke. Your presence radiates with the vibrancy and ethereal grace of a young maiden."

The voice let out a melodious laugh, rich and full. "Your flattery is not entirely unappreciated, serpent kid."

A light chuckle escaped Liang’s lips. "Serpent kid, eh? Well, I suppose it’s more fitting than most titles I’ve been given."

Sun Wu, standing beside Liang, cleared his throat, a hint of unease in his voice. "Young Miss, I believe Junior Brother Liang has demonstrated both his loyalty and his capabilities. With your blessing, he can become a valuable asset to our cause."

The voice pondered for a moment before responding, "He is loyal, true, but his power is lacking. However, I do appreciate his quick-wittedness in that situation."

"Young Miss, it is precisely in such chaotic times that quick-wittedness can be a cultivator’s most potent weapon," Sun Wu interjected. "He may not possess overwhelming strength, but his intellect will more than compensate."

The voice remained silent for a while. Liang waited patiently, his gaze unwavering as he met Sun Wu’s eyes.

Finally, the voice spoke once more, its tone softening slightly. "Very well. Liang, I will grant you my blessing."

Sun Wu let out a sigh of relief, "Young Miss, there’s one more matter."

"What is it?" The voice replied impatiently.

Sun Wu looked at Liang and cleared his throat, "Currently, brother Liang lacks a suitable technique to cultivate his bloodline. I hope you could lend us a hand."

"Indeed, I had anticipated this," the voice replied thoughtfully. "His bloodline source was indeed cut off, preventing him from obtaining any inheritance through it. His previous techniques are unlikely to prove effective."

Liang looked at Sun Wu with a strange expression and said, "Young Miss, your words are true. My power currently streams from my spirit cultivation, but strangely I feel like I am unable to make any progress."

"Progress?" The voice sneered, "Do you truly believe you can enter the void return realm at will?"

Liang’s eyes flickered with surprise upon hearing this.

"To return to the void means to return to one’s true self," the voice explained indifferently. "Without returning to your true self, breakthrough is impossible."

Sun Wu nodded and looked at Liang with sympathy, "That’s indeed the case, brother Liang. We, as true spirit beings, cultivate differently from others. We cultivate and improve our bloodlines to return to our true selves and achieve the way."

Liang’s eyes narrowed slightly, "You mean that unless I cultivate my bloodline to the Void Return Realm, I will not be able to progress in my cultivation."

Sun Wu nodded, "That’s indeed the case. Your bloodline is the source that gives you the capabilities to sense the qi and comprehend the law faster than others."

"what Wu kid said is not wrong," the voice replied again. "Without cultivating your bloodline, you will not be able to breakthrough."

Liang fell silent, lost in contemplation. For along time till now, he had always relied on his spirit and runic cultivation, but he had not considered the significance of his bloodline, matter of fact If not for him encountering a bottleneck he wouldn’t have thought of cultivating it currently. This Young Miss words sent him spiraling into a new plane of thought.

"To return to your true self...."

"Young Miss," Sun Wu interjected, "we would be greatly indebted if you could provide some guidance. Junior Brother Liang’s bloodline is rather unique, and we have no suitable technique to offer him."

"His bloodline is unique, you say? Then it would be interesting to see what his true self is," a hushed whisper, yet it reverberated within Liang’s sea of consciousness. His mind felt like it was being scrutinized as if every nook and cranny were exposed.

Liang felt a shiver traverse his spine under the weight of that mysterious power. Despite the discomfort coiling around him, he found himself ensnared by this formidable energy—a sensation akin to being grasped by an omnipotent deity, utterly powerless to escape.

"Forget about finding a suitable cultivation technique; your bloodline source has been obliterated. You will need to forge a new bloodline source first."

"Form a new bloodline source..."

Liang thought silantly, as for the news about his bloodline source being destroyed it was not too shocking to him — matter of fact had already expected it, when the Primordial Runic Ancestor severed his ties with the Infernal Void Emperor, it had irrevocably destroyed his bloodline source along with it.

The insistent voice continued, "To form a new bloodline source, you must gather twelve drops of Origin Blood Essence and forge them into the Primordial Blood Gem. Once the gem is complete, return here."

"Origin Blood Essence?" Liang asked with a puzzled expression. "

The Origin Blood Essence, is a rare and valuable substance, refined from the very soul of an expert who has reached the Void Return Realm.

It’s not merely a collectible; it embodies the strength, experience, and deep insights of a powerful expert. How could he even acquire such a treasure, let alone twelve of them?"