Martial Peak - Chapter 2580
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βHonoured Guest, you are truly kind. Forgive this Elder for being overly suspicious and pessimistic,β Elder smiled lightly, stroking his beard.
Yang Kai added, βActually, I hoped that Xiao Xiao could stay and live with you from the start. I am already satisfied by the fact that I found him.β
Exactly as he said, since Xiao Xiao had found his clan, it was far better for him to live with his clansmen than to remain alone with Yang Kai. All the living beings in the world, no matter what kind, were social creatures. If they remained alone, they would lose their minds sooner or later.
Elder and Mu Na glanced at each other before lightly nodding, seemingly agreeing with Yang Kai.
Mu Na then asked with a smile, βHonoured Guest, I wonder if you have heard of the Blood Gate?β
Yang Kai furrowed his brow, having no idea why they suddenly switched the topic to this, but he still replied with a nod, βI knew nothing about it before coming to the Ancient Lands, but I happened to have heard of the legends regarding the Blood Gate a few days ago.β
Mu Naβs beautiful eyes lit up as she continued, βHonoured Guest, since you know about it, then this saves this Queen the trouble of explaining it to you.β
Yang Kai asked in amazement, βWhat does the Blood Gate have to do with you?β
Mu Na didnβt speak this time, but turned to look at the Stone Spirit Elder, who replied in a grim voice, βThe Blood Gate is connected to every creature of the Ancient Lands. In the Ancient Lands, there is a saying: If one can enter the Blood Gate, he or she can be reborn, stimulating his or her ancestral bloodline and transforming into a Divine Spirit!β
Xie Wu Wei had said the same thing a few days ago too, so Yang Kai still remembered it.
Elder continued, βAlthough most have heard of this rumour, they have no way to verify it. Only a few people know that it is indeed true.β
Yang Kaiβs expression slightly changed as he asked, βCan oneβs ancestral bloodline really be stimulated and he or she truly become a Divine Spirit after entering the Blood Gate?β
Elder chuckled before replying, βNot necessarily. Itβs just a chance, thatβs all.β
Yang Kaiβs interest was piqued and he immediately asked, βI would like to hear the details.β
Elder pondered for a moment as he was sorting out his words before finally speaking, βMost of the Ancient Landsβ creatures are descended from Ancient Divine Spirits, thus inheriting some proportion of their ancient bloodline, and only those who fulfil this condition may become a Divine Spirit after entering the Blood Gate! Furthermore, the process is extremely dangerous. It could be said that nine out ten would certainly die.β
Mu Na added, βGuest, since you dare to enter the Ancient Wild Lands, your cultivation cannot be weak, so I assume you have already come into contact with Source Strength, yes?β
Yang Kai nodded in confirmation. Cultivators would have already come into contact with the Source Strength in the Dao Source Realm, and he was already an Emperor Realm Master, so how could he be unfamiliar with it?
Mu Na continued, βIf one wants to become a Divine Spirit and regain the glory of their ancestors, entering the Blood Gate is just the first step, nothing more. After entering the Blood Gate, thatβs when the real test begins. Most of the Ancient Landsβ creatures think that entering the Blood Gate is enough to become a Divine Spirit. Although this isnβt technically wrong, it is a somewhat naΓ―ve interpretation of the truth. They just know the possible end result, but do not know anything about the process involved.β
βWhat kind of test is it then?β Yang Kai tightly frowned, grasping some idea of the matter quickly.
Elder replied in a heavy voice, βEvery Divine Spirit has its own Divine Spirit Source. Bloodline atavism is one aspect of regaining the status of a Divine Spirit, but the more important factor is obtaining the recognition of the Divine Spirit Source. Only after obtaining the acknowledgement and acceptance of a Divine Spirit Source can one have the opportunity to become the true Divine Spirit.β
Even though this was a somewhat convoluted explanation, Yang Kai understood it at once.
A Divine Spirit Source was a very peculiar existence. For instance, the Phoenix True Fire was a Fire Phoenix Source. If someone could get the Phoenix True Fire, he or she might have a great chance to become a Fire Phoenix, like in Liu Yanβs case, but whether she could succeed or not depended on her luck. If she couldnβt get the Phoenix True Fireβs recognition, it would be disastrous for Liu Yan. This was a kind of test for her.
In other words, if one wanted to become a Divine Spirit, Bloodline Power and the Divine Spirit Source were indispensable.
Yang Kai was stunned and hesitatingly asked, βDo you mean that there are Divine Spirit Sources inside the Blood Gate?β
Elder and Mu Na glanced at each other, feeling a little surprised. They felt that Yang Kai was too sharp, as he had arrived at this conclusion with only these few clues.
Elder agreed with a nod, βThatβs right. There are Divine Spirit Sources inside the Blood Gate. If someone has the opportunity to enter it, he or she could attempt to merge with one, and if he or she succeeds, they can then really become a Divine Spirit. But if he or she canβt, then they would meet their end.β
βHow can there be Divine Spirit Sources inside the Blood Gate?β Yang Kai was dumbfounded.
Elder replied with a bitter smile, βBecause the Blood Gate is just an entrance. There is a Divine Spirit Palace inside the Blood Gate, where many Divine Spirit Sources are stored. It could be said that almost all Sources from the Divine Spirits in ancient times are kept there.β
Yang Kai was greatly shocked again, βHow is that possible?β
He suddenly made an educated guess and asked, shocked, βCould it be that itβs something like the Ten Thousand Spirits Tomb, where those Divine Spirits would enter on their own when their predestined time of death arrives, leaving their Source Strength after their deaths?β
If not, how could there be countless Divine Spirit Sources inside this so-called Divine Spirit Palace.
βThatβs not the case,β Mu Nu said, shaking her head, βThe Heavens are impartial in all things. Divine Spirits are too strong, and in ancient times, Humans could not resist them. There were far too many Divine Spirits in the early eras of the universe, and each of them was incredibly powerful. Such immense strength led to many of the Ancient Divine Spirits becoming extremely cruel and violent. They would fight at every turn, disturbing the world around them and all other creatures in existence. However, all things in the universe have their nemesis, just like Yin and Yang counter and balance one another. One day, a peerless Master was born among the Humans, one who possessed a natural ability to restrain Divine Spirits. It could be said that the individual was the natural enemy of all Divine Spirits. That Master spent countless years executing rampant Divine Spirits and taking away their Sources to seal in the Divine Spirit Palace. Then, that peerless Master sealed the Divine Spirit Palace and hid it inside the Blood Gate, cutting off the inheritance of those Divine Spirits, preventing them from continuing to spread their destruction.β
βThe Divine Spiritβs natural enemy!β Yang Kai gasped in shock. He had never expected that such a person could have existed in this world. How strong would someone like that have to be?
Nu Ma solemnly added, βAlthough that Master was strong according to the legends, that Masterβs strength didnβt exceed that of the Masters of that generation by much. Rather, it was due to that Masterβs innate ability to suppress Divine Spirits that they were able to achieve what they had. No Divine Spirit could pose any resistance when facing that Master, and their lives were all up to that Master to preside over! Therefore, there are lots of Divine Spirit Sources inside the Divine Spirit Palace. That person was called Heavenβs Order, enforcing justice on behalf of the Heavens. Heavenβs Order wielded the Heavenβs Order Sword, and wherever that Master went, Divine Spirits retreated. Everyone trembled at the mere mention of βHeavenβs Order.ββ
[Heavenβs Order!]
Yang Kai memorized it and lightly nodded, but soon, he suspiciously asked again, βHow do you know about such ancient matters?β
Mu Na glanced at Elder, who chuckled and explained, βIf you want to talk about lifespan, Iβm afraid there is no race in this world that can live longer than my Stone Spirit Clan. These things have been passed down word for word from one generation to another in my Stone Spirit Clan, which is just a matter of the last two generations, thatβs all.β
[Last two generations!?] the corners of Yang Kaiβs lips twitched when he realized that this Stone Spirit Elder was an even older monster than he originally thought, probably hundreds of thousands of years old already. It was no wonder he looked so aged!
Yang Kai took a deep breath, calming his throbbing heart, before curiously asking, βElder and Matriarch, for what reason did you call me here and specifically tell me about this?β
Elder suddenly looked at him with a serious expression on his face before speaking in an earnest voice, βThis Elder would like to request Honorable Guestβs help to retrieve a certain Divine Spirit Source left by my Stone Spirit Clanβs ancestor.β
Yang Kai was stunned, βElder, your Stone Spirit Clanβs ancestor was a Divine Spirit!?β
Elder nodded, βYes. The Stone Spirit Clanβs ancestor was known as Tai Yue. In the past, because he offended Heavenβs Order, he was killed. Heavenβs Order then collected his Source Strength and sealed it in the Divine Spirit Palace.β
Yang Kaiβs facial features twitched, βBut why do you think that I can help you? I donβt understand this point at all. Furthermore, something unusual is happening at the Blood Gate now and the Monster Raceβs Four Great Venerables are keeping a close eye on it. It wonβt be easy to enter the Blood Gate under these circumstances.β
Mu Na agreed, βWe naturally know this. The change of the Blood Gate is a sign from the Heavens. If it werenβt for this, we too wouldnβt have come up with this plan.β
Elder added with a sigh, βAlthough the Stone Spirit Clan is strong, it has not been easy for us to continue surviving. Because of the extraordinary strength and abilities we wield, the Ancient Landβs Four Great Divine Venerables have always wanted to subdue us for their own use. Some time ago, the Four Great Divine Venerables gave us an ultimatum, that if our clans did not surrender to them, we would be completely destroyed. If our clans want to resist, we can only do so if we have power equal to theirs, and the Blood Gate is our last chance.β
Yang Kai furrowed his brow. He knew that the Stone Spirit Clan had no other option, so they considered the Blood Gate, wanting to regain Tai Yueβs Source to fight against the Four Great Divine Venerables.
Xiao Xiao was now a member of the Stone Spirit Clan, so the Stone Spirit Clanβs survival was in line with his interests. Yang Kai couldnβt ignore their predicament.
After thinking for a while, Yang Kai suggested, βIf Elder wants to, I can take you out of the Ancient Wild Lands. Although the Four Divine Venerables are powerful, as long as you leave this place, Iβm afraid you will be beyond their reach.β
Elder gave a wry smile before stating, βWe canβt leave our homeland, please forgive me.β
He was rejected.
Mu Na stated, βElder wants Shi Jiu to inherit the power of Tai Yue. If he succeeds, then Shi Jiu will be the new Tai Yue. By then, he will have the strength to protect the Stone Spirit and Wood Spirit Clans. Shi Jiu was raised by you, so you must also want whatβs best for him, am I right?β
[Why does it feel that Iβm being led into a trap?] Yang Kai couldnβt help but grumble in his heart; however, hearing that Elder wanted Xiao Xiao to inherit Tai Yueβs power, Yang Kai was inevitably a little tempted.
If Xiao Xiao could really inherit Tai Yueβs power, he would be a new Divine Spirit.
Although moved, Yang Kai still solemnly asked, βWhy are you letting Xiao Xiao inherit Tai Yueβs power? Are there no other candidates?β
Elder replied with a smile, βShi Jiu is still young and malleable. If he inherits it, the chances of success will be higher.β
βIn other words, there is still a possibility of failure?β Yang Kai furrowed his brow.
Elder and Mu Na sunk into silence. This question was obviously difficult to answer.
Yang Kai asked, maintaining a stoic look, βDoes Xiao Xiao know about this?β
Elder confirmed with a nod, βI have already consulted Shi Jiu about this, and he too has agreed.β
Yang Kai unhappily stated, βSo to say, even if I donβt help you, you will still rush into the Blood Gate!?β
βThatβs right!β Elder affirmatively replied.
Yang Kaiβs expression immediately turned gloomy. Since they had already decided, then why the hell were they only telling him about this now? Although he had quite a good impression of the Stone Spirit and Wood Spirit Clans, Yang Kai didnβt have any deep friendship with them. If they wanted to court death, Yang Kai could care less about it, but the point was that Xiao Xiao was involved.
Yang Kai secretly thought. [How about I find a chance to take Xiao Xiao and run away, saving myself from the trouble of getting mixed up in this muddy waterβ¦]