After all these years, it still shines.

But with a gentle puff from Rod, it unwrapped, and amid countless dust particles, the graveyard disintegrated.

Nine enormous hearts appeared before him, imprisoned in a crystal container, looking vivid as if frozen in time, captured at the very moment they were unearthed.

"Nine hearts?" Rod exclaimed in surprise.

The Book of Knowledge shouted with joy, "The King of Giant Dragons has nine hearts! In the lineage of giant dragons, the more hearts one has, the mightier they are!"

Rod was overjoyed and immediately captured the hearts into the Dream Realm.

An information surfaced in his mind.

[Heart of the King of Giant Dragons] +9

Wouldn’t that mean being able to make 9 pieces of [Demon Dragon’s Heart]?

A True King can extract 2-5 pieces of active blood and living spirituality, and 9 [Demon Dragon’s Heart] can extract up to 45 pieces, far from enough to meet the minimum requirement to break through the limitations of [Sacrifice].

However, this is not the limit. The Book of Knowledge told him the stronger the being, the more active blood and living spirituality can be extracted.

The most powerful person is undoubtedly the King.

But at this moment, Rod cannot disturb the King, even if the [Demon Dragon’s Heart] could resurrect the body, it would cause interference with the State.

Nothing is more important than the King’s state.

And quickly, the Book of Knowledge told him, "Master, I have just figured out everything about active blood and living spirituality. [Demon Dragon’s Heart] restores life, while living spirituality extracts soul power. It means we can only use [Demon Dragon’s Heart] to extract active blood; if we extract living spirituality, it will lead to soul depletion and demise, which [Demon Dragon’s Heart] cannot restore."

Rod’s heart sank. In this way, only one method of [Sacrifice] can be used.

"But there’s good news, too. The amount of active blood that can be extracted depends on the life intensity of a person. And Master, your life intensity is the highest among Trolian, even higher than the King’s. The King’s body is not as strong as yours."

Rod’s eyes widened, "What did you say? How is that possible? How can my life power be stronger than the King’s?"

The Book of Knowledge said proudly, "This is because of the complete form of [Song of Life] and [Blood Contract Revival]. They provide a massive amount of life essence, making Master’s life incredibly strong, and [Bright Red Tears] also enhances your resilience and endurance. Your body can extract at least 10-12 pieces of active blood!"

Rod slightly furrowed his brow, considering that he might be able to gather 100 pieces of active blood like this!

But it’s just a possibility, with a certain probability.

The Book of Knowledge laughed, "Master, just use one piece of Colorful Dreams."

Rod’s eyebrows relaxed instantly. Returning to the Dream Realm, he was soon confronted with the final problem.

One piece of [Demon Dragon’s Heart] requires 100 Divinity; 9 pieces require 900, while he has only 500 Divinity left after overspending in the Spirit Realm, not enough for production.

Divinity is not a problem for Rod now.

Rod quickly formulated a solution, returning to the Royal City immediately to hand over all materials he acquired from the Human Demon Tomb.

—Provide resources, enhance Orderer’s overall strength, Divinity +230

How could this be?

Rod’s brow furrowed tightly. This amount was surprisingly low.

The Book of Knowledge mused, "Master, maybe it’s because Trolian is facing a huge crisis, and the value of these materials isn’t realized immediately, causing the Divinity they bring to be far below normal. Only after the crisis passes will additional Divinity gradually arrive."

Rod instantly turned his gaze to Star Square; there was not much time; he had to obtain Divinity quickly.

The Star Square shimmered with huge Divinity light, ethereal, blocked as if by a shadow, with only a few patches truly bright.

Rod quickly selected a piece of Divinity closest to him, and the Book of the Future pointed him the way forward.

Help a Commander ascend.

The method is simple: only a few Colorful Dreams are needed.

Rod rushed to the church where the Commander was stationed, surprised to find that it was the Great Sword Tai Luo, who had been stuck at the Commander level for ages, unable to break through.

"An old acquaintance indeed."

Without hesitation, Rod spread his five fingers, using the Colorful Dreams on him. Although an invisible luster spread, Tai Luo, possessing the "Light Giant" characteristic, erupted with strong light around him. His aura surged rapidly, nearing a breakthrough. In such perilous times, Trolian gained another Monarch.

—Enhance Orderer’s overall strength, Divinity +300

"Is that you, Brother Rod?" Tai Luo opened his eyes, immediately recognizing him with endless joy in his gaze.

Rod nodded, lacking time for words, returning immediately to the Dream Realm to complete making the 9 pieces of [Demon Dragon’s Heart].

"It’s time, Master!" the Book of Knowledge shouted.

Rod nodded, using one piece of Colorful Dreams on himself, then began extracting his own active blood following the method of [Sacrifice].

A powerful force seized his body instantaneously, and a drop of shimmering blood flew from his fingertip. In that moment, Rod felt a significant loss, as though he had charged headlong millions of times.

"Continue!" the Book of Knowledge shouted.