674: Chapter 674 First Place in the Martial Arts Trial, Divine Bloodline

The Genius was defeated, and Hun Tiandi became the ultimate victor.

"He won!" Princess Youyou exclaimed excitedly from her seat, her face beaming as she waved her arms.

The worry in her heart completely vanished.

"First in the Martial Trial, Hun Tiandi!"

The Purple-robed Old Eunuch in mid-air sighed softly, his voice echoing through the world as the boiling energy of heaven and earth gradually calmed down.

Nian Kun's face was pale and his fists were clenched as he watched the Purple-robed Old Eunuch speak, knowing that this match had finally come to an end.

The zither piece Hun Tiandi performed at the end was too terrifying; it was a Dou Technique he had never seen before.

Always proud and arrogant, he had no choice but to accept this cruel reality.

Defeated?

A result he had never even considered—he had lost to a Dou Zong ant he had never even spared a second glance.

"Nian Kun, these years have been too smooth for you, so smooth that you have become supercilious. In the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty, you have all the resources and Cultivation Techniques you could want, but you have never cultivated an indomitable fighting heart!"

The Purple-robed Old Eunuch's indifferent voice carried a hint of regret.

"I lost!" Nian Kun stood up unsteadily, staring at Hun Tiandi as he spat out those words unwillingly.

"He admitted defeat?"

Silence fell over the square's seating area; given his arrogant nature, he actually admitted defeat.

"How is that possible?" Gu Ci was also dumbfounded; such an ending was completely unexpected.

The mission given to him by the Emperor of Daxuan was likely going down the drain.

"Sigh..." Cang Chengjun appeared much more relaxed; with the strength of a three-star Dou Zun, it didn't matter much to lose after the two great Geniuses.

However, he would have to find another way for Jinchan Buddha's mission.

"He won?" Mu Qingluan was in disbelief; even with the three great Geniuses joining forces, they couldn't suppress him.

"The match is over. Hun Tiandi, Nian Kun, Gu Ci, Cang Chengjun, you may step down!"

In the sky, the Purple-robed Old Eunuch waved his hand at the four.

Immediately, Hun Tiandi's figure blurred as he landed back in his seat under everyone's gaze.

The other three also returned to their respective seats.

With a wave of the Purple-robed Old Eunuch's sleeve, the rubble of the ruined square turned to dust and vanished, the earth shifted, and a pristine square reappeared.

"Let the following ceremony continue!" After finishing this, the Purple-robed Old Eunuch said indifferently.

Hearing this, the three Dagan officials from before looked at each other, seemingly understanding something.

A look of shock flashed in their eyes.

"Princess Youyou, it's your turn!" one of the Dagan officials said with a smile.

Instantly, the gazes of the experts present fell upon her, a figure resembling a Fairy descended to the mortal realm.

"Are you all right?"

Princess Youyou asked with a worried expression, feeling distressed as she looked at Hun Tiandi who had returned to his seat.

"It's fine, I'll be okay after a short rest!"

"Go on, it's your turn!"

Hun Tiandi smiled slightly. Everyone's gazes were fixed on him like thousands of sharp swords; if looks could kill...

Hun Tiandi would have already been cut into a thousand pieces!

Evidently, after this battle, Hun Tiandi had gained the recognition of most people in the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty.

He didn't care at all; had he not held back at the end, he wouldn't have minded killing the three top Geniuses.

In that case, things would have spiraled out of control.

Princess Youyou turned her head and stepped into the air, landing on the square like a leaf in the wind.

Her cold gaze swept over the three Dagan officials.

"Rest assured! Given your status, this situation was bound to happen. If he didn't demonstrate his strength, I believe many in the court wouldn't have accepted him!"

"If you were together, you wouldn't receive support. Now, he is first in the Literary Trial, first in the Martial Trial—first in both!"

The Purple-robed Old Eunuch said indifferently.

"I don't want any more unpleasantness to occur!" Princess Youyou's cold voice rang out, for she understood the situation perfectly.

"He has proven himself; I believe no one will provoke him again!"

Then, with a wave of his sleeve, a zhang-sized Star Chart surfaced once more.

"Begin!"

Princess Youyou took light steps, placed her jade-like palm on the Star Chart, and lightly closed her beautiful eyes.

The Star Chart slowly radiated light as stars became brilliant, quietly appearing before her eyes.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the Star Chart; with each additional star, people grew more excited.

Two... six... eight...

The stars on the Star Chart increased, making many in the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty nervous, and even the energy of the world began to fluctuate.

An invisible and powerful aura appeared; perhaps some old fogies of the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty were also paying attention to this matter.

When the eighth star became brilliant, people gasped.

Suddenly, another star lit up, dazzlingly bright, leaving the three Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty officials in shock.

And in mid-air, a look of "as expected" appeared in the Purple-robed Old Eunuch's eyes.

The ninth star!

"Nine stars, a Grade Nine Bloodline!"

The experts observing the ceremony frowned slightly; a Grade Nine Bloodline appearing in the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty meant infinite potential, with the possibility of reaching the Dou Sheng level in the future.

Although it was only potential, it was still an entry ticket to becoming a Dou Sheng.

Given enough time, that potential would become reality. A Dou Sheng expert is a Peak expert on the continent.

For any faction, a Dou Sheng is a stabilizing force.

Dou Sheng are Peak existences in this world, elusive and mysterious. Even a super faction like the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty values them immensely.

At this level of foundation, it comes down to the number of Dou Sheng experts.

Whoever has the most Dou Sheng is the true Peak faction and holds the greatest authority.

"A Grade Nine Bloodline, how terrifying!"

In the distance, countless experts of the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty looked on with envy.

"It shouldn't be over yet?" the Purple-robed Old Eunuch murmured. If it were only a Grade Nine Bloodline, he wouldn't have appeared here.

"Grade Nine Peak!" The ninth star on the Star Chart became even more brilliant.

Under everyone's shocked gazes, a golden light surged out with her blood from the deepest part of Princess Youyou's body.

It gathered on her right hand.

Crack!

The next moment, as her entire arm turned golden-yellow and the brilliant light shone like a fierce sun, a crack sounded from the Star Chart and quietly spread.

"What a terrifying Bloodline!"

Seeing this, even some old fellows in the shadows couldn't help themselves. Shattering a Star Chart with mere Bloodline Power was something that had never happened before.

Buzz!

A golden-yellow light emerged on the Star Chart, and a slightly dim star rapidly became brilliant.

Boom! The moment the tenth star lit up, the Star Chart could no longer withstand this terrifying Bloodline Power.

It exploded.

A golden-yellow pillar of light soared into the sky from her hand, shaking the heavens and spreading an extremely powerful and fearsome pressure.

The Dou Qi circulation within many people suddenly stalled, and their Soul felt oppressed.

This was the pressure brought by the Bloodline.

"Ten stars... Divine Grade Bloodline!"

The Purple-robed Old Eunuch said excitedly, watching the golden energy pillar shake the entire Heavenly Dynasty.

"Divine Grade Bloodline? How unexpected!"

Hun Tiandi's voice carried a hint of surprise. Just how important was it for a faction to possess a Divine Grade Bloodline?

Buzz!

Then, the golden energy pillar dissipated, turning into a wisp of golden-yellow light that drilled into Princess Youyou's body. She slowly opened her eyes.

She was extremely calm!

Immediately, the Purple-robed Old Eunuch's figure blurred as he landed on the square. With a Seven-colored Jade Brush in hand and his body's vast energy pouring in, his arm moved.

Mysterious trajectories were traced, forming a seven-colored gold clan tattoo that was branded onto her snowy-white forehead.

The colors were dazzling, reaching their Peak.

The Purple-robed Old Eunuch's arm trembled as his Dou Qi was consumed frantically. Even with his terrifying strength, it was difficult to complete this Seven-colored Clan Tattoo.

"Hahaha, the Seven-colored Clan Tattoo! Heaven blesses my Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty; it has finally appeared again!"

In the void, a laugh filled with imperial majesty echoed through the sky before vanishing in an instant. If one's cultivation hadn't reached that level, they wouldn't even be qualified to glimpse it.

"I didn't expect it to alert the Emperor..."

The Purple-robed Old Eunuch's expression froze as he bowed slightly toward the void.

The Seven-colored Clan Tattoo on Princess Youyou's forehead slowly faded away; it would only appear when being utilized.

"Let's go! There are still important things to do..."

Hun Tiandi slowly stood up from his seat and led Liu Ling back the way they came.

"The ceremony is over, I'll be leaving first as well!"

Princess Youyou said indifferently, then blurred as she chased after Hun Tiandi. The Purple-robed Old Eunuch shook his head helplessly and vanished on the spot.

Gantian Side Hall!

Upon returning, Hun Tiandi went into seclusion to heal his injuries, his Dou Qi having been heavily consumed. Liu Ling opened his furnace to perform Alchemy.

The benefits of bringing an Alchemist along were now apparent!

Three days later, Hun Tiandi, who was sitting cross-legged and healing, slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. Fighting above one's level was not without a price.

He was only one step away from a Breakthrough in Dou Zong to advance to the Dou Zun level.

Had it been anyone else, let alone defeating Nian Kun plus Cang Chengjun and Gu Ci, they would have long since died in the Martial Trial.