Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

50: Chapter 50 The Path of Blood Qi, War Begins!”Blood Path Cultivator?”

Yuan Feng’s gaze flashed. He reverted to his five-zhang body and looked at the newcomers with interest.

These were two middle-aged men draped in blood-red robes. Embroidered on their chests was a pattern of a Great Sun Setting Over a River of Blood. Their hair was scattered loosely, their eyes were crimson like blood, and their entire bodies exuded an extremely heavy stench of gore, as if they had been soaked in a pool of blood for hundreds of years.

Moreover, the Auras of these two Blood Path Cultivators were stronger than those of Zhang Family Ancestor Zhang Wenmin and Gu Yannian, possessing an extreme sense of oppression. They were definitely veteran Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, likely not far from the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

Five people, one ape, plus two Blood Path Cultivators, and a Lin Family Old Ancestor whose condition was unknown—nine Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators had already gathered inside the Lin Manor.

Yuan Feng and the others did not act rashly. Since appearing, the two Blood Path Cultivators opposite them had done nothing but release their Auras; they were all sizing each other up.

Everyone present was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, the stabilizing pillars of their respective Families. It was best if they didn’t fight to the death.

Yuan Feng was the exception; he wanted to smash the Lin Family Old Ancestor and the two Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivators to death simultaneously.

There was no other way. The current Chen Family was too poor. Even with his protection, their Foundation could not be accumulated overnight.

To accelerate the accumulation of their Foundation, the only way was to kill a few more Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, plunder all their wealth, and convert it into the Chen Family’s resources.

But he couldn’t just attack arbitrarily; he needed a legitimate reason.

The Lin Family just happened to provide such an Opportunity, as Demonic Path Cultivators were those whom everyone was justified in executing.

Even if he slaughtered everyone in the Lin Manor, no Cultivator would jump out and accuse him of being too cruel; doing so would undoubtedly be brainless.

When you stand on the side of righteousness, everything you do is correct, and people will naturally defend your actions.

”How could Blood Path Cultivators appear in Liyuan Commandery? Did they run over from the other side of the Tianli Mountain Range?”

After Gu Yannian voiced his surprise, his Divine Sense thoughts spun rapidly, and he felt a sudden urge to break out in a cold sweat.

In terms of seniority, he was the oldest among the five people and one ape present. Both his experiences and his horizons were considerably broader.

Although Tang Xiangqian looked older than Gu Yannian, Tang Xiangqian was actually about ten years younger than him.

”Ancestor Nian, what abilities do these Blood Path Cultivators possess?” The White Candle Flame in Gu Feng’s hand was dim and yellow, distorting the Void Realm as it burned. Ordinary Cultivators would have their Divine Souls leave their bodies just by looking at it.

Ding Fire is the most insidious fire under heaven; it belongs to Yin, can incinerate a person’s Divine Soul, burn away their Lifespan, and once contaminated, it is like a maggot attached to the bone, difficult to remove.

Originally, Ding Fire was the Fire of Inner Light, the essence of all things, symbolizing the Civilization of Li Fire.

In the heavens, it is the array of stars; on earth, it is the bright illumination of lamps.

However, the nature of a Dao is not immutable. If the position has an owner who accomplishes great deeds that influence the world’s structure, the nature of the Dao can change.

Just like Ding Fire, it originally did not possess the ability to burn away a person’s Lifespan.

But in ancient times, the Great One in the Ding Fire position accomplished a world-shaking deed: using the ferocity of Ding Fire, he forcibly burned the Immortal of Longevity, one of the Three Immortals of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity, to death.

This action drastically reduced the Lifespans of the living beings in this realm and simultaneously bestowed upon Ding Fire the ability to burn away Lifespan, making it one of the most insidious methods under heaven.

Furthermore, Ding Fire is also one of the Three Calamities, capable of manifesting raging fire disasters and incinerating Divine Souls, possessing numerous methods.

”Blood Path Cultivators walk the Blood Qi Path. Qi can transform into blood, and blood can rise to replenish Qi. The two complement each other, forming an extremely powerful Dao.”

Gu Yannian did not use Divine Sense transmission but spoke aloud so that everyone present could hear him.

”Cultivators of the Blood Qi Path possess abundant Qi and blood, far surpassing ordinary Cultivators; even Bing Fire Cultivators cannot compare to them.”

”Things like limb regeneration and Rebirth from a drop of blood are effortless for Blood Qi Cultivators; they can fully achieve this through Blood Qi, making them extremely difficult to kill.”

As he spoke, this Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator sighed faintly: ”In ancient times, the Blood Qi Path was a legitimate path of Cultivation, unlike now, where it is a Demonic Path denounced by all, with methods that are outrageous.”

”Fellow Daoist Yannian, did some major change occur?” asked Zhang Family Ancestor Zhang Wenmin.

Seeing that the two Foundation Establishment Blood Cultivators made no move, Gu Yannian explained: ”In the past, a peerless genius emerged in the Blood Qi Path who conceived the Method of Consuming Blood Qi. This involved extracting the essence of flesh and blood from living beings, converting it into Blood Qi, and using it to accelerate Cultivation.”

”Moreover, this Method of Consuming Blood Qi was even more effective when used on one’s own kind. If the Cultivation Dao was the same as one’s own, the effect reached its peak.”

”Then, this peerless genius rapidly rose using the Method of Consuming Blood Qi, eventually ascending to the Blood Qi dao position. While improving the Blood Qi method, he vigorously promoted this method and spread the Dao throughout the world.”

”Thus, this led to the horrific spectacle of cannibalism, where higher-level Cultivators took lower-level Cultivators as resources for their own Cultivation.”

”Countless Cultivators competed to imitate this: Foundation Establishment Cultivators consumed Qi Refining Cultivators to Cultivate Inner Scenery, Purple Mansion Cultivators consumed Foundation Establishment Cultivators to Cultivate Divine Abilities, and Golden Core Cultivators used Purple Mansion Cultivators as bait to connect with the dao position.”

”From then on, the Blood Qi Path was classified as part of the Demonic Path.”

”Holy crap! This world actually had such a crazy scene!”

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng was surprised internally, while his sharp gaze swept over the two Blood Path Cultivators, giving the two Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivators a feeling of being stared at intensely.

The previous sight of Yuan Feng transforming into a hundred-zhang Demon Ape and violently tearing apart two Blood-red Demonic Dragons also gave them quite a shock.

This was the fundamental reason they had not attacked after arriving at the Lin Manor; they could not accurately gauge Yuan Feng’s true strength.

However, a prolonged standoff was something they were happy to see.

Their purpose in coming here was not to fight to the death, but to harvest.

The seeds they planted were almost fully grown; it was time for the harvest!

”Gentlemen, why don’t we all take a step back? That’s better than fighting to the death,” one of the Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivators proposed. His plan was to grab the item and leave; if they could avoid a fight, they would.

Although Blood Path Cultivators are hard to kill, everyone here is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and there’s no guarantee that others don’t possess extraordinary methods.

If one were to perish due to a single misstep, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?

”Demonic Path followers are those whom everyone is justified in executing. You have committed such atrocious crimes in Liyuan Commandery, yet you ask us to yield? That is utterly ridiculous.” Zhang Wenmin flicked his sleeve, and the magical power around him surged, seemingly ready to strike.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the field grew tense, tinged with the scent of confrontation.

”Fellow Daoist Yannian, why are there no longer any Cultivators who consume Blood Qi?” At this moment, a deep voice broke the tense atmosphere.

Everyone’s gaze fell upon Yuan Feng. This Great Dou Zhan Demon had chosen an opportune moment; they all felt that the two sides were about to fight, and were fortunate to be interrupted.

”The Method of Consuming Blood Qi harms heavenly harmony and undermines the Foundation of heaven and earth, so it is naturally rejected by the world.”

”Driven by favorable timing, geography, and human effort, a Cultivator bearing deep blood hatred rose up, finally achieved the Dao using Pivot Thunder, established the Ancient Thunder Palace, and formulated the Thunder Laws to restrain all Cultivators under heaven.”

”The being who pioneered the Blood Qi method was named Ancient Zhou Blood Ancestor. His dao position was extremely high; even the one who used Yin Fire to burn the Immortal of Longevity to death was inferior to him. He was truly boundless for a time.”

”But as the one from the Thunder Palace achieved the Dao, he first slew Ancient Zhou Blood Ancestor to cut off the source, and then used Pivot Thunder to influence heaven and earth, setting laws for all Cultivators under heaven: anyone who consumed Blood Qi would be punished by Heavenly Thunder.”

”From then on, the Blood Qi Path declined. Especially in the ancient times, even if a Golden Core True Monarch secretly consumed Blood Qi, they would be struck dead by Heavenly Thunder.”

”Unfortunately, the Ancient Era ended, the Thunder Palace was destroyed, and the laws imprinted by the Thunder Palace Founder onto heaven and earth weakened considerably. However, they are still effective, especially against Cultivators of the Blood Qi Path.”

Gu Yannian revealed a secret history that many Cultivators were unaware of.

”So, where exactly did these two Blood Path Cultivators pop up from?”

Yuan Feng pointed toward the two Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivators standing atop the Blood-red Altar.

”I don’t know, perhaps it’s related to that altar.” Gu Yannian’s gaze fell upon the Blood-red Altar, his eyes deep, wondering what he was thinking.

”Wait, there seems to be an ancient ruin underneath the Lin Manor!” Tang Weibin, who had been passively observing, exclaimed in surprise.

Everyone quickly extended their Divine Sense to probe, and indeed, they found an ancient ruin beneath the Lin Manor filled with the Aura of time. It was incredibly vast, to the point where even a Foundation Establishment Divine Sense could not fully explore it.

”I understand now.” The White Candle Flame in Gu Feng’s hand flickered. He looked at the two Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivators with an expression that said, ’I’ve figured it out.’ ”These two are probably remnants of the Blood Qi Path, perhaps emerging from this ancient ruin.”

Speaking, he looked toward the location of the Yuexin Small Dwelling, a smirk playing on his lips: ”The fact that this Lin Family Old Ghost was able to achieve Foundation Establishment is definitely inseparable from this ancient ruin. Perhaps from the very beginning, he was targeted by the surviving remnants of the Blood Path within the ancient ruin.”

”Although I don’t know what state this Old Ghost Lin is in now, it definitely relates to the Blood Path. Maybe he fell into a trap without realizing it, inadvertently serving as a resource for others, ending up losing both his life and his fortune.”

”Since that’s the case, as Righteous Path Cultivators, eliminating demons and defending the Dao is our responsibility and duty. Leave the Lin Family Old Ghost to me, and the two of them to the five of you, how about that?”

After Yuan Feng finished speaking, regardless of whether the other five agreed or not, he stepped out. Black demonic power surged like the Qiantang tide, sweeping across the sky overwhelmingly.

A Heaven-Supporting Great Mountain manifested, its might shocking all directions. Before it even descended, the surrounding dilapidated buildings completely turned into flying ash.

”Why must you be like this.”

The Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivator on the left sighed softly. His name was Blood Without Pigeon, and the blood-red light around him surged dramatically. Dense yet foul-smelling Blood Qi erupted from his body.

His entire body suddenly expanded, transforming into a giant wrapped in blood-red ribbons. He stretched out a massive hand, where muscles and veins were knotted together, adopting a posture of support. He retreated thousands of zhang and forcibly received Yuan Feng’s attack.

”The Old Ghost Lin will be handled by my Gu Family. Fellow Daoist Zhang, how about the three of you team up to deal with the other person?” Gu Yannian looked at Zhang Wenmin and the other two. The light from the white candle in his hand soared, transforming into a fire dragon that coiled toward the Yuexin Small Dwelling.

Gu Feng followed closely. Ding Fire blazed fiercely, and within the dim yellow flames, a Phantom Image of a Red Peach seemed to be burned away. A heart-shaking scream rang out, causing the three people behind them to tremble.

Gu Feng’s methods mainly focused on using Ding Fire to cut Lifespan, which was more dreaded than incinerating the Divine Soul.

Lifespan is extremely precious to Cultivators of any rank.

Haven’t you seen how many Cultivators fight to the death just for items that extend life, only to add a few decades to their Lifespan?

Even True Monarchs possessing Immortal Golden Nature regard Lifespan highly, as they also have higher aspirations.

Cultivating Immortality, Cultivating Immortality, is precisely for achieving true eternal life and everlasting existence.

The eyes of the other Blood Path Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Blood Without Method, flickered with blood-red light. He raised his hand and summoned a scroll. The painting unrolled, dropping ten thousand streaks of blood light, which absorbed all the attacks launched by the two Gu Family Great Cultivators into the painting.

On the painting, a sea of blood surged, with ten thousand layers of waves. The Ding Fire launched by the two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators was instantly extinguished under the splashing of the massive waves.

”A High Grade Tier 2 Magical Artifact?!”

Zhang Wenmin’s expression was solemn. He suppressed the impulse to summon his Life-Bound Magical Artifact and instead took out a cyan-gold jade talisman engraved with a majestic great Dragon, complete with whiskers, hair, and scales.

This was a Medium Grade Tier 2 Magical Artifact he obtained by chance, named the Cyan-Gold Jade Transformation Talisman. Its nature is Xin Metal, derived from ji earth.

Once activated, this jade talisman can unleash a Xin Metal Spell called Metal Turns to Jade, which can temporarily jadeify objects, turning them into jade stone.

*Swish!*

A flash of dazzling cyan-white light appeared, transforming into a Jade Dragon that lunged toward Blood Without Method. Wherever it passed, the Void Realm was left with traces of jadeification, and the ruins below all turned into cyan-white jade stone.

Of course, this was only temporary; once the magical power dissipated, everything would revert to its original state.

An attack launched by a Tier 2 Magical Artifact is equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator’s Spell and cannot permanently alter the properties of matter; only the power of a Divine Ability can achieve that.

”Interesting,” Blood Without Method said lightly.

The scroll in his hand vibrated with a rattling sound, and streams of Blood River rushed out, carrying a strong corrosive intent. They submerged the attacking Jade Dragon and simultaneously struck toward Gu Yannian and the other five people.

He intended to fight five people at once!

At the same time, the Dou Zhan between Yuan Feng and Blood Without Pigeon reached a fever pitch.

He used the Size As Desired Divine Ability to transform to a hundred zhang in size. Demonic power surged around him, dense Blood Qi rolled like wolf smoke, and the Through-Arm Mountain Shattering Fist continuously blasted out, seemingly pushing mountains down, forcing Blood Without Pigeon to retreat steadily.

The latter’s expression was solemn. Although Yuan Feng was only Early-stage Foundation Establishment, the pressure he exerted was immense. He was definitely not an ordinary Yao Beast, and likely had a significant background.

One must know that he was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who came from a Great Sect. Neither his own Foundation nor the Spells he learned could be compared to those of an average Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.

*Dong!*

The giant Blood Without Pigeon transformed into swung his fists, his entire body radiating ten thousand streaks of blood light, as if clad in armor forged from blood iron. Blood Fiend gathered on his fists, clashing head-on with Yuan Feng’s punch.

Cultivators of the Blood Qi Path have powerful Qi and blood, and their physiques are like Dragons. The Spells they learn are mostly for consuming Blood Qi to strengthen themselves, which is very similar to the Martial Dao, sharing the same beneficial effects.

Yuan Feng’s eyes became slightly solemn. He seemed to see countless Vengeful Spirits appearing behind Blood Without Pigeon. Wails and screams were incessant, all being converted into Blood Fiend Qi and empowering Blood Without Pigeon.

”Mountain of Corpses and Sea of Blood!”

Blood Without Pigeon let out a long howl. The Blood Fiend Qi surrounding him intensified by several degrees. A pungent stench of gore permeated the air, and Blood Qi magical power surged, manifesting various strange phenomena.

Corpses piled up into mountains, severed limbs and broken arms were countless, and the spilled blood gathered into innumerable streams, forming a viscous Sea of Blood.

There was no doubt that if one fell into this Sea of Blood, even a Medium Grade Tier 2 Magical Artifact would likely be corroded and reduced to scrap.

Simultaneously, tens of thousands of whispers sounded, like the murmuring of dead spirits, possessing extreme spiritual contamination, transforming into wave after wave of Divine Sense shockwaves.

”What the hell is that?!”

Yuan Feng’s eyes turned red. His Aura suddenly surged significantly as his Frenzy Talent activated, causing his demonic power to be imbued with the Power of Black Fiend. His magical power also gained corrosive properties.

”Scram!”

A roar of Divine Sense, like a mountain or a sea, swept past, shattering the incoming spiritual attack.

Yuan Feng stretched out his arms, adopting a heaven-supporting posture. Black demonic power surged, condensing into an ancient Heaven-Supporting Mountain.

*Rumble!*

The Void Realm vibrated. He seemed to have transformed into the legendary Yao Race Divine Ape who carried the Southern Heaven Divine Mountain, holding the majestic Divine Mountain aloft with both hands, pressing down with the momentum of supporting the heavens.

The Mountain of Corpses and Sea of Blood behind Blood Without Pigeon began to shake. The stacked corpses transformed into a seated Eight-Armed Dharma King. The sea of blood served as its robe, and it possessed three heads, all opening their eyes to glare furiously ahead.

Six of this Eight-Armed Dharma King’s arms formed hand seals, while the remaining two—one pointing to the ground, the other supporting the sky—conveyed a sense of absolute supremacy.

Blood Path Spell: Eight-Armed Heavenly King Demon Subduing Art!

Being labeled as the Demonic Path, yet the Spell they used was a Demon Subduing Art—it was truly somewhat ironic.

*Boom!*

Blood Without Pigeon’s body shrank. He stood in the hand of the Eight-Armed Heavenly King that supported the sky, sitting cross-legged with his palms pressed together, appearing somewhat solemn and dignified.

This scene caused Yuan Feng to momentarily freeze in surprise.

The next moment, a blood-red giant hand stretched out, a thousand zhang in circumference, pressing down like a blood-red firmament, intending to suppress Yuan Feng, the Demon Ape, and the Ancient Mountain together.

*Boom!*

The tremendous sound shook the heavens, as if two colossal spirits were wrestling. The entire Lin Manor completely collapsed, revealing the ancient ruin beneath.

The Ancient Heaven-Supporting Mountain manifested by Yuan Feng seemed to weigh billions of jun, shaking the blood-red giant hand violently. It was unable to hold it up, and cracks spread across it, eventually dissolving into countless specks of light.

*Pfft!*

Blood Without Pigeon spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood. His Aura fluctuated, and he nearly dispersed the Eight-Armed Heavenly King Demon Subduing Art.

Yuan Feng’s massive figure stood tall in mid-air, holding the Ancient Mountain aloft, his hair moving without wind, fully displaying the demeanor of Dou Zhan.