316: Chapter 316 Exquisite Blood Jade Body

"Do you have any other matters? If not, I shall send you away from this place."

Xue Jue's voice pulled Qin Yan back from his reverie about the "third gift."

The meaning in the words was clear—you've taken what you could, chosen what you could, it's time to leave.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan's expression darkened slightly.

Well, well, discarded after being used?

Just finished handing over the reward, and immediately given the order to leave? That's a bit too pragmatic!

However, grumbling aside, Qin Yan knew perfectly well in his heart that the gains from this journey deep into the Blood God Temple were so rich he could laugh in his dreams.

One-thousandth of the Blood Dao Profound Truth, plus a supreme grade blood condensation life creation cauldron.

If either of these items were to leak out, it would be enough to stir up a bloody storm in the outside world and drive countless powerhouses to madness.

Not to mention, he personally experienced the application of high-level power; these implicit gains were also of considerable value.

He knew that for a titan like Xue Jue to offer such rewards was already out of consideration for having resolved the major trouble of the Black Demon Emperor's avatar.

Staying any longer would likely yield no more benefits and might instead become an eyesore.

He raised his head and spoke to Xue Jue: "In reply to the Hall Master, this junior's business here is concluded, with no other matters. Thank you for the Hall Master's generous gifts!"

Xue Jue gave a slight nod and said no more.

The crimson hand gently waved in Qin Yan's direction.

Hum—!

A gentle crimson energy instantly enveloped Qin Yan, forming a familiar, resilient, and warm crimson membrane.

Immediately after, the space beside Qin Yan seemed to be torn open by an invisible giant hand, and a spatial rift with flickering, unstable bloody light along its edges abruptly appeared!

The blood membrane, wrapping Qin Yan, instantly entered that spatial rift!

The scene before his eyes rapidly distorted and spun; the crimson sky, earth, and long river swiftly receded and blurred.

Qin Yan only had time to see Xue Jue's enormous phantom gradually fade and, not far away, Su Liuli's dark red eyes seemed to glance in his direction.

The next moment, he was completely swallowed by the spatial turbulence and crimson light.

Within the crimson space, only Su Liuli and her newly acknowledged master—Xue Jue—remained.

The surrounding flowing blood rivers and permeating blood qi seemed to quiet down, creating a solemn atmosphere.

Xue Jue slowly turned, focusing his gaze entirely on Su Liuli, who stood quietly to the side.

"Liuli."

"The brat who demanded payment has been sent away. Now, your master will first help you completely activate the 'Exquisite Blood Jade Body.'"

"This constitution is an ultimate variant among innate Blood Spirit Bodies, exceedingly rare throughout the ages!"

"Not only does it grant you unimaginable affinity and control over blood dao energy, but it also bestows upon your body a jade-like resilience and the characteristic of blood qi being as transparent and pure as exquisite jade."

"Previously, when you fought using the power of the Profound Truth, you only stirred a fraction of its surface power."

"Once fully activated, your blood dao potential, cultivation speed, and bodily strength will all undergo a qualitative leap!"

He paused, his tone full of confidence: "At that time, when you receive your master's complete inheritance, your efforts will yield double the results. The depth of your foundation and the breadth of your future prospects will far exceed your current imagination!"

A faint light glimmered in Su Liuli's crimson eyes as she bowed in salute:

"Understood. Thank you for your trouble, Master."

Her voice was no longer as cold and distant as before, but carried a trace of genuine respect and anticipation.

Xue Jue said no more.

His hands traced mysterious trajectories in the void.

"Hum hum hum—!!"

The entire crimson heaven and earth began to tremble!

The blood clouds in the sky madly converged, the blood rivers on the ground surged and flowed backward, and the blood qi permeating the air, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, all frantically rushed toward Su Liuli's location!

"Condense!"

Xue Jue shouted lowly, his hands abruptly pressing together!

Boundless blood qi compressed and refined around Su Liuli, ultimately transforming into countless specks of crimson light, fine as dust yet refined to the extreme. They slowly revolved around her like stars.

"Merge!"

Xue Jue shouted again.

Billions of crimson light specks simultaneously merged into Su Liuli's body!

"Boom—!!"

Su Liuli's entire body shook violently!

The surface of her skin suddenly radiated a layer of crystalline, transparent, exquisite crimson light!

That light was not simply red, but a wondrous luster akin to top-grade blood jade—warm, translucent, yet containing vast life energy.

With each pulse of the light, the aura around her surged upward step by step.

It was as if a crimson volcano that had slumbered for ages was slowly awakening and erupting within her!

Her bones emitted crisp ringing sounds, her blood roared like raging rivers, and her heart pounded like war drums.

The Exquisite Blood Jade Body was being activated!

...

Outside the Blood God Temple.

In stark contrast to the quiet focus within the crimson space, the atmosphere on the plaza at this moment was oppressive and restless.

Dense figures nearly packed the edges of the spacious Blood Sacrifice Plaza!

A rough glance showed that the number of gathered prodigies from various races had already exceeded three hundred!

These prodigies were of diverse races, their auras varying in strength, but without exception, their gazes were tightly fixed on the silent crimson temple at the far end of the plaza.

Some gathered in small groups discussing in low voices, some stood alone with arms crossed observing coldly, others scanned the area with burning eyes. The air was filled with a complex mix of greed, curiosity, jealousy, and anticipation.

The shocking anomaly at the Blood God Temple and the human youth being guided in by the blood river... this matter had stirred up monstrous waves within the Jadeite Royal Court.

What place was the Blood God Temple?

One of the Four Halls of the Jadeite Royal Court!

Symbolizing one of the most core and hardest-to-obtain top-tier inheritances of the Canglin Ancient Peak!

Over countless years, how many dazzlingly talented prodigies from various races, even those hailed as "Young True Kings," had come to attempt it, only to return in defeat or even perish within, failing to even glimpse the shadow of the inheritance.

And now, not only had unprecedented phenomena occurred at the Blood God Temple, but a previously unknown human youth had been actively guided inside by the blood river!

How could this not spark wild speculation?

Had that human youth truly touched upon the opportunity for the Blood God Temple's inheritance?

Could he succeed? And if he did... what earth-shattering opportunity would he obtain?

Greed, like wildfire, burned in the hearts of many prodigies.

Their gathering here was less about concern for who obtained the inheritance and more about waiting for a possible opportunity—what if that youth really managed to obtain some heaven-defying opportunity by luck...

At that time, with hundreds of prodigies swarming forward... even if that youth had three heads and six arms, he would likely find it hard to resist!

Then, the legendary Blood God Temple inheritance, and possibly other treasures the youth might possess—they might just get a share of the spoils!