Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

155: Bloodline level, clan crest!However, this calm glance instantly made Gu Yao bristle.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his black and white hair moving without wind, and his murderous intent surged towards Xiao Ze like a tide, as if to freeze the entire space.

In his opinion, he was a top-tier combatant among the younger generation of the Gu Clan, while Xiao Ze was merely an outsider who entered the core area thanks to Xun’er. How dare he look at him with such disdain?

But as that murderous intent rushed within three feet of Xiao Ze, it was like hitting an invisible bronze wall, instantly dissipating without a trace.

Gu Yao’s pupils constricted, and he felt a chill all over his body.

He could clearly feel that the opponent hadn’t even released any Dou Qi, yet by relying solely on his own aura, he had crushed the murderous intent he had unleashed with all his might!

This disparity was not merely describable as ’strong’; it was a difference between heaven and earth, the distance between an ant and a Dragon!

He tried to exert more force, but found that his Dou Qi was trembling slightly, and he barely had the strength to even lift his hand.

”Damn it, how is he so strong!”

Gu Yao clenched his fists. Although he knew Xiao Ze was a Dou Sheng expert, he had no idea how many stars he was.

He thought Xiao Ze was only a One-Star Dou Sheng, and he, an Eight-Star Dou Zun at Peak, was not far from Dou Sheng. But now, this gap made him stand in awe.

”The Heavenly Tomb will open Acquired the coming-of-age ceremony. According to clan rules, only those with Dou Zun strength or above can enter.”

Xun’er said softly, lightly brushing Xiao Ze’s hand with her fingertips, yet there was no trace of worry in her tone, ”However, with your Dou Sheng strength, no one would dare to stop you.”

Sure enough, the gray-robed Elder in the front row quickly turned his head, his gaze falling on Xiao Ze, and said in a very polite tone: ”Your Excellency Xiao Ze possesses extraordinary strength, and naturally has the qualifications to enter after the Heavenly Tomb opens.”

As a Gu Clan Elder, how could he not know the vast difference between a Dou Sheng and a Dou Zun?

Although their Gu Clan had long occupied the Xiao Clan’s quota, it was clearly not appropriate to continue doing so now.

These words instantly extinguished the hope that Gu Yao had just ignited. He suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with unwillingness and resentment.

Why could Xiao Ze, an outsider, easily obtain the Heavenly Tomb qualification with his strength, while he had to rely on clan markings and Bloodline to prove his worth?

But he didn’t even have the courage to refute; the dissipated murderous intent earlier had already made him realize the insurmountable chasm between them.

Just then, a deep bell chime suddenly resonated through the heavens and earth. Immediately after, a voice containing Dou Sheng’s pressure came from the Void Realm: ”The time has come, the coming-of-age ceremony begins.”

Everyone in the square changed their expressions, but Xiao Ze remained calm.

He turned to look at Xun’er, reached out to tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear, and said in a gentle yet absolutely forceful tone: ”Don’t worry, let alone the Heavenly Tomb, as long as it’s a place you want to go, I can take you there. No one can stop us.”

As soon as the voice with Dou Sheng’s pressure fell, three Gu Clan Elders, dressed in ancient robes and with solemn faces, rose from their seats and slowly walked into the center of the square.

Bronze cauldrons, astrolabes, and other ceremonial Dao tools were already placed there, exuding a strong ancient aura.

Xiao Ze’s gaze swept over them indifferently, clearly sensing that the strength of these three Elders was in the Middle and Late Stage of Dou Zun. They might be considered the backbone of the older generation in the Gu Clan, but in the eyes of his Six-Star Dou Sheng, they were still existences incapable of stirring up any waves.

”The Gu Clan’s coming-of-age ceremony has strict rules; only young disciples whose Bloodline Rank reaches Fourth Grade or above and whose strength is sufficient can participate.”

Xun’er softly explained to Xiao Ze, her fingertips gently resting on his hand.

”After the ceremony, clan markings will be granted based on Bloodline and strength. In times of crisis, one can activate Bloodline Power to surge, which is a life-saving method of the Gu Clan’s Legacy.”

Xiao Ze nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the center of the square.

Soon, the name of the first disciple to participate in the ceremony was called out.

It was Ling Quan, the Seventh Commander of the Black Annihilation Army, whom they had seen yesterday.

Ling Quan quickly glided into the arena, placing his palm on the ten-foot-wide astrolabe. As he closed his eyes, the astrolabe suddenly erupted with a strong light, and six stars slowly emerged.

”Ling Quan, Seventh Commander of the Black Annihilation Army, One-Star Dou Zun, Sixth Grade Bloodline Rank, granted a golden clan marking!”

The leading Elder announced loudly, his golden-glowing brush quickly moving, and a profound rune was imprinted on Ling Quan’s forehead. As golden light scattered, it exuded a special energy fluctuation.

A chorus of envious discussions rose in the square, and Xun’er added: ”Clan markings are divided into four Ranks: silver, gold, purple-gold, and seven-colored gold. Gold is already the third Rank, which is a very high honor for ordinary Gu Clan disciples.”

Xiao Ze, however, merely glanced indifferently at the golden marking on Ling Quan’s forehead, and said in a calm tone: ”This small increase might have a miraculous effect against experts of the same Rank, but in a real battle, it might not make much of a difference.”

Next, Lin Xiu, Gu Zhen, Great Commander, and other Black Annihilation Army commanders successively entered the arena.

Lin Xiu, with his Five-Star Dou Zun strength, also tested out a Sixth Grade Bloodline and received a golden clan marking, though the brilliance of the golden marking on his forehead was slightly superior to Ling Quan’s.

When it was Gu Zhen, Great Commander’s turn, seven stars appeared on the astrolabe, indicating a Seventh Grade Bloodline. Coupled with his Seven-Star Dou Zun strength and military prestige, after a brief discussion among the three Elders, they took out a purple-gold brush and granted him a purple-gold clan marking.

”A purple-gold clan marking! Lord Gu Zhen, Great Commander actually received such an honor!”

Exclamations erupted in the arena, and even many Gu Clan Elders in the core area showed approval.

As Gu Zhen, Great Commander rose and returned to his seat, his gaze specifically turned towards Xiao Ze’s direction, carrying a deliberate sense of composure and showmanship, as if to prove his strength.

But Xiao Ze didn’t even lift an eyelid.

What if it was a Seventh Grade Bloodline? What if it was a purple-gold clan marking? In the face of a Dou Sheng’s absolute strength, these were merely superficial decorations.

Just as everyone was still discussing Gu Zhen, Great Commander’s purple-gold clan marking, the air around the square suddenly dropped, and even the light seemed to turn cold.

Xiao Ze finally looked up, towards the corner in front of the core area.

Gu Yao had already stood up, his black and white hair moving without wind, and the murderous intent swirling around him was even denser than before, as he walked step by step towards the center of the square.

”It’s finally his turn.”

Xun’er’s voice grew a little colder, her fingertips tightening slightly, ”Gu Yao is one of the top Bloodline individuals among the younger generation of the clan, and his strength is at Eight-Star Dou Zun. He might be able to challenge for a higher Rank clan marking.”

Xiao Ze looked at Gu Yao’s back, a mocking curve playing on his lips.

What if he was an Eight-Star Dou Zun? Even if Gu Yao could obtain the highest Rank, the seven-colored golden clan marking, in his eyes, he was still just a slightly stronger ant.

He didn’t even bother to pay attention to Gu Yao’s ceremony results, only turning to look at Xun’er, his tone carrying a hint of laziness: ”After he’s done, this ceremony should be almost over. When the Heavenly Tomb opens, I’ll take you directly in, to save us from listening to these people’s chatter.”

In the arena, Gu Yao had already placed his palm on the astrolabe.

As his internal Dou Qi circulated, the light emitted by the astrolabe was more dazzling than anyone before, and eight stars slowly rose, revealing an Eighth Grade Bloodline!

Shock flashed in the eyes of the three Elders, and even the hidden Gu Clan experts in the Void Realm had their auras fluctuate slightly.

”Gu Yao, Asura Commander, Eight-Star Dou Zun, Eighth Grade Bloodline Rank!” The leading Elder’s voice even carried a hint of excitement, ”After deliberation by the Elder Council, granted—”

Just then, Gu Yao suddenly turned his head, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ze’s direction, his eyes beneath his black and white hair filled with unwillingness and provocation, as if he wanted to use this Eighth Grade Bloodline and the high-Rank clan marking he was about to receive to prove that he was more worthy of standing beside Xun’er than Xiao Ze.

”Sooner or later, I will also advance to Dou Sheng!”

But Xiao Ze merely glanced at him indifferently, his gaze like looking at an overestimating ant trying to scratch someone with its claws, without even a hint of concern.

After all, the gap between Dou Sheng and Dou Zun was like a chasm; how could it be so easy to advance?

Moreover, even if he did advance, what then? By the day he advanced to Dou Sheng, perhaps Xiao Ze would have already achieved Dou Di!