Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 578 - 272: Yi Clan Worships the Mountain_2

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaolong's eyes darted about as he spoke earnestly, "Brother Wang, you jest! The Origin of Zhulong is no ordinary treasure. I'd wager that in the entire Cangyuan Realm, not a single person could refine it, and that includes us. We're just errand boys for the big shots up above! It's a hot potato that no one can eat. How could a clever man like yourself possibly touch it?"

[Ding!]

[Detected someone boasting nearby. Congratulations, Host, for gaining Mana +999!]

Wang Xiu smiled without saying a word.

"By the way, Brother Yu," he suddenly said, "I've heard there are Holy Lands above the Nine Heavens. Why haven't they sent anyone to contend for the Origin of Zhulong? Could it be they look down on it?"

Yu Xiaolong shook his head. "That's not it. The specific reason is unclear, but I've heard... they're busy with something else and can't concern themselves with matters here."

Besides, very few people are even capable of learning about something like the emergence of the Origin of Zhulong. Such news basically circulates only within a small circle. Those who descend to the Lower Realm to compete for it are all from powerful Ancient Clans and noble families of the Yaoguang Heavenly Realm. They would never spread the word and create more rivals for themselves.

Wang Xiu nodded, not pressing the issue further.

The group continued to drink, chat, and laugh. Yu Xiaolong was naturally talkative and gregarious, while Wang Xiu was a social butterfly of the highest order. With the two of them together, the drinking party became incredibly lively.

Suddenly, Yu Xiaolong seemed to remember something. He reminded Wang Xiu with a serious expression, "You killed Yi Xing, which is no small trouble. He wasn't the only one the Yi Clan sent! From what I know of those people, they're unlikely to wait for the ruins to open. They might just come looking for you to hold you accountable before then!"

Wang Xiu's eyebrows twitched slightly. "How strong are they?" he asked.

"The others are manageable," Yu Xiaolong replied. "While not weak, their strength is more or less comparable to Yi Xing's! There is one, however, named Yi Chen, who will likely be very troublesome!"

At this, Li Zuoyue and the others pricked up their ears. "How so?" they asked quickly. "Could he possibly be even more monstrous than our Junior Brother Wang Xiu?"

"Brother Wang's talent is certainly in a class of its own!" Yu Xiaolong said. "But in this world, not all prodigies can be measured by talent alone. It's not just that Yi Chen has awakened the Star Celestial Body; there's also an old monster residing within him!"

Wang Xiu's eyes narrowed. "Possession?"

Yu Xiaolong shook his head. "According to the Yi Clan, that is an old ancestor who has begun a second life!"

Li Zuoyue scoffed, "Isn't that just possession?"

"Brother Li, you're mistaken," Yu Xiaolong explained. "The Yi Clan's secret arts are different from common possession techniques. The world knows the Yi Clan is famous for its archery, but few know that their bows are also extraordinarily unusual...

"The Yi Clan has countless archery techniques, but all its members cultivate the same, single core method. This method leaves a unique mark on every member of the Yi Clan. If a member dies in battle, all of his vital essence and blood will merge into a single blood seal that can be imprinted upon their bow!"

Li Zuoyue inhaled sharply. "Isn't that just an Artifact Spirit?"

"Not quite!" Yu Xiaolong explained. "If the bow's owner subdues the blood seal left upon it, their strength will skyrocket, and every arrow they fire will hold the power to shatter heavens and sunder the earth. If the owner fails to subdue it, the master of the blood seal will possess their body instead. This process has none of the negative after-effects of a normal possession; it's completely indistinguishable from a true rebirth! Furthermore, barring any accidents, they are guaranteed to go much further on their cultivation path than they did in their previous life!"

Hearing this, the group finally understood.

Li Xuanqi frowned. "What a unique method. By this method... wouldn't the Yi Clan's supply of top-tier experts be virtually endless, generation after generation?"

Yu Xiaolong nodded. "As much as I look down on the Yi Clan, I have to admit their techniques are truly special. There's a reason they've thrived in the Yaoguang Domain for so many years!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Wang Xiu said thoughtfully, "So, Yi Chen failed to subdue the blood seal and was possessed by the ancestor instead!"

"That ancestor was extremely famous in his time," Yu Xiaolong said. "His power was legendary throughout the region. For thousands of years, ordinary disciples couldn't even approach the blood seal he left behind! Yi Chen, with his Innate Holy Body, was confident he could subdue it and turn a legendary ancestor into a weapon in his hands. He truly overestimated himself."

Wang Xiu nodded, saying nothing. An ancestor, now in control of a body even stronger than his last and living a second life, would naturally possess astonishing combat prowess. He would surely be far more terrifying than any prodigy of the same generation.

Suddenly, a thought struck him. "If that's the case, why didn't we see this blood seal you mentioned after Yi Xing died?"

Yu Xiaolong flicked his folding fan open with a smile. "The Yi Clan's cultivation method only allows one to condense a blood seal upon reaching the Saint Realm or higher. He wasn't qualified!"

Everyone came to a sudden realization.

Soon, the meal drew to a close. Before leaving, Yu Xiaolong gifted Wang Xiu a large batch of healing Holy Medicines of all kinds, a dazzling collection that made the very air glow and shimmer with auspicious light. He also urged Wang Xiu to focus on healing, and then he departed.

Li Zuoyue stared at the pile of Holy Medicines before Wang Xiu, clucking his tongue. "Wow, this Young Master Yu is truly magnanimous, giving away Holy Medicines by the handful!"

Zhang Yuge said, "The Nine Heavens is rich in Spiritual Energy, far surpassing Cangyuan. Holy Medicines might be rare here, but not necessarily there! Besides, the Yu Family is a great and powerful clan, so it's normal for them to have such resources..."

Watching Yu Xiaolong's retreating figure, Li Xuanqi suddenly asked, "Do you think we can trust what he said?"

Wang Xiu smiled. "It was a mix of truth and lies. The gist of it is likely accurate, but we can't believe him completely."

That was only natural. No matter how much it felt like they were kindred spirits, it was still their first meeting. To share that much was already impressive. If he had truly been an open book, Wang Xiu would have been the one to find it suspicious.

Li Zuoyue asked, "So, about the Northern Sea. Are we going or not?"

Wang Xiu was silent for a moment before replying, "No rush. We still have time. Let's observe a while longer before deciding."

「...」

Several days passed quickly. During this time, the entire Cangyuan Realm was in turmoil.

"The Saint Heir of the Nine Stars Pavilion was defeated! They say a white-haired girl struck him down in a single blow, giving him no chance to fight back!"

"And the Saintess of the Golden Flame Cave Heaven, who personally subdued the Devil Dragon of the South Sea, was suppressed with a single hand by a man who looked like a dwarf!"

"The Hundred Flowers Fairy Gate has also fallen! Their Seven Fairies of the Jade Garden, famed for slaying more powerful foes as if it were a game, were defeated by a woman in yellow. She never even showed her face, shattering their Hundred Flowers Formation from a distance!"

"I was there, I saw it myself! The gap in power is just too vast. They didn't stand a chance..."

A large number of the Proud Children of the Nine Heavens descended to the Lower Realm, sweeping across all the Immortal Sects and great clans. From the Devil Race of the Eastern Desolation to the Buddhist nations of the Western Land, none were spared. They appeared everywhere, using their invincible combat strength to defeat one renowned prodigy after another. This taught countless local prodigies the true meaning of the phrase, "there is always a heaven beyond the heavens."

It was said that overnight, the Dao Hearts of dozens of prodigies collapsed, leaving them doubting their very existence.

"Is the disparity really that great?"

"The Nine Heavens are heaven, and Cangyuan is earth. Is it any surprise there's a gap between heaven and earth?"

"But among all the prodigies in our Cangyuan Realm, has there not been a single victor?"

"What about the Sanqing Saint Heir? He's also unmatched in his realm! Can't he do it?" someone in a Nanzhou tavern shouted, slamming his hand on the table indignantly.

"Don't be ridiculous. After the battle in the East Sea, the Sanqing Saint Heir was gravely injured. He's supposed to be in seclusion for several hundred years, so how could he possibly wake up now to fight?"

"Why couldn't he?" another person said excitedly. "I have the latest news! The Sanqing Saint Heir woke up ahead of schedule! Dragging his gravely injured body into battle, he defeated a prodigy from the Yi Clan of the Nine Heavens and killed him!"

"Hiss—"

"Truly terrifying!"

"You can always count on the Sanqing Saint Heir, hahaha..."

"Of course! When it matters most, the Sanqing Saint Heir always comes through! The Sanqing Saint Heir is incredible— (voice cracks)"

"Maybe that Yi Clan was just weak..."

"Shut your mouth!"

"..."

In a corner, a golden-haired figure carrying a bow slowly set down their wine glass, their eyes filled with cold, murderous intent. "Sanqing..."

「...」

That night, above the Sanqing Immortal Sect, a golden streak of light tore through the sky, illuminating the pitch-black valley.

"Yi Chen of the Yi Clan has come to pay a visit! Where is the Sanqing Saint Heir, Wang Xiu?"