176: Chapter 176 Detecting the Origin of Bloodline

Drunken Immortal Tower.

Backyard.

Ling Tian was lying on the ground, resting with his eyes closed.

Suddenly.

He opened his eyes and looked in a certain direction.

That was the direction of the Black Wind Mountain Range.

"Hmm?"

He twitched his nose.

"It seems someone is cursing me?"

He sensed a strong resentment.

However, he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to it.

Let them curse; he had already eaten the ore vein anyway.

If they have the ability, let them come find him.

He would welcome it.

It just so happens that he had finished evolving and hadn't tested his new abilities yet.

If someone delivered themselves to his doorstep for practice, that would be even better.

"I hope they are smart enough not to come here to die."

Ling Tian muttered a sentence and closed his eyes again.

...

The next day.

Imperial Capital, War Beast Association headquarters.

A magnificent palace-style building occupied the entire street.

This was the headquarters of the War Beast Association in the Great Xia, and also the highest governing body for all War Beast-related matters in the entire Dynasty.

At this moment.

Inside the main hall of the headquarters.

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing, accompanied by Ling Tian and Xia Youchu, was meeting with the president of the War Beast Association, an elderly man with white hair and a kind face.

This old man was the president of the War Beast Association, President Li Changfeng.

He was at the Late Stage of the Quasi-Emperor realm!

"Brother Bai, you have finally returned."

President Li Changfeng looked at Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing, his eyes filled with relief.

"You haven't been around for these years, and I have missed you dearly."

"President."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing bowed.

Although he was now also a Quasi-Emperor, he still maintained respect when facing President Li Changfeng.

"No need for such formalities."

President Li Changfeng waved his hand.

"Your Breakthrough to the Quasi-Emperor realm is a great joyous event for our War Beast Association."

"In the future, the association will rely on you young people."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing gave a wry smile.

Young people?

He was already over a thousand years old.

However, in front of President Li Changfeng, a Senior who was over four thousand years old, he was indeed still considered young.

"By the way, is this the War Beast you mentioned?"

President Li Changfeng looked at Ling Tian, a flash of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Such strong Dragon might!

Such a huge size!

This War Beast is definitely not simple!

"My name is Ling Tian."

Ling Tian said using his consciousness.

"Ling Tian?"

President Li Changfeng nodded.

"A good name."

"I heard you took down a Quasi-Emperor level Demon Phoenix?"

"Just good luck."

Ling Tian said modestly.

"Luck is also a part of strength."

"The fact that you were able to achieve this shows that your potential far exceeds imagination."

President Li Changfeng stroked his white beard, his gaze sweeping over Ling Tian's mountain-like imposing body, his eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny.

"By the way, Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing said he wanted to give you a physical examination. What is that about?"

Upon hearing this, Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing's expression became more serious.

"President, this is a long story."

He took a deep breath and organized his thoughts.

"As you know, Ling Tian was not born in this form."

"Oh?"

President Li Changfeng raised an eyebrow, becoming interested.

"According to that girl, Xia Youchu, Ling Tian was originally just an ordinary little Gecko."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing said slowly.

"That's right, just the kind of small Gecko that can be seen everywhere, has no combat power, and only lives for a few years."

"But in just a few short months, it evolved all the way, from a Gecko to a Lizard, to a Giant Lizard, and now to this form of a Yinglong."

The leisure on President Li Changfeng's face disappeared.

He sat up straight, his eyes flashing with sharp light.

"A few months? From a Gecko to a Yinglong?"

"Exactly."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing nodded.

"What's even more incredible is, look at its current appearance."

He pointed at Ling Tian.

"Although it has the wings of a Yinglong, Dragon horns, Dragon scales, and Dragon might, its overall silhouette, especially those thick hind limbs, the upright posture, and that tail... this is simply not the typical posture of the Dragon Clan."

"Instead, it looks more like some... unknown ancient giant beast."

President Li Changfeng narrowed his eyes and carefully examined Ling Tian.

Indeed.

A normal Yinglong should have a slender and elegant Dragon body, walking on all four feet, with wings on its back.

But what about Ling Tian?

A massive body three hundred and fifty meters tall, an upright posture, hind legs as thick as pillars supporting the sky, and a tail that is less like a Dragon tail and more like a giant heavy hammer.

This appearance, rather than being a Dragon, is more like... some kind of bipedal giant beast wearing a Dragon's coat.

"Interesting..."

President Li Changfeng muttered.

"You should know what this means, Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing said in a deep voice.

"It means its Bloodline source might not be the Dragon Clan at all."

"The so-called Yinglong Awakening might just be a 'mimicry' produced after it devoured the Origin of the Dragon Clan during its own Bloodline evolution process."

"Its true Origin... is likely some kind of existence even more ancient and terrifying than a Yinglong."

The main hall fell into a brief silence.

An existence even more ancient and terrifying than a Yinglong?

What could that be?

Ancestral Dragon?

Primordial Qilin?

Or... some Vicious Beasts from the primordial era that have long since disappeared in the river of history?

"So you want to study the source of its Bloodline?"

President Li Changfeng looked at Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing.

"Yes."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing nodded.

"If we can figure out the secret of Ling Tian's evolution, perhaps we can try to replicate this miracle."

"Replicate?"

A sharp light flashed in President Li Changfeng's eyes.

"You mean to breed more War Beasts like Ling Tian?"

"Even if it only has one-tenth or one-hundredth of the potential, it would be enough to change the current situation of our Human Race."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing's tone carried a trace of excitement.

"Think about it, if the Human Race army could be equipped with a batch of War Beasts possessing some of Ling Tian's abilities, even if it's just the ability to devour energy and evolve rapidly..."

"Fighting against those alien races like the Peng Clan and the West Border Wolf Clan will no longer be a problem!"

President Li Changfeng fell silent.

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked toward the imperial palace.

Outside the window, the bustling scene of the Imperial Capital came into view.

But beneath this prosperity, how many crises were hidden?

The Peng Clan in the North is eyeing covetously, the West Border Wolf Clan is restless, and the Snake Clan in the South is secretly infiltrating.

And those remnants of the Demon Race lurking in the shadows, the Abyss Apostles...

The Great Xia seems prosperous, but in reality, it is beset by internal and external troubles.

If Ling Tian's miracle could really be replicated... that would be a world-shaking change for the Human Race!

"But..."

President Li Changfeng turned around and looked at Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing.

"This kind of miracle is probably not that easy to replicate."

"I know."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing gave a wry smile.

"So I have another idea."

"What?"

"Breeding."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing spat out the two words.

President Li Changfeng was stunned.

"You mean..."

"Since we cannot cultivate it from scratch, let's try letting Ling Tian breed with other powerful War Beasts."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing explained.

"With its current Bloodline level, if it can leave offspring, even if they only inherit part of its abilities, they would definitely be top-tier War Beasts."

"Moreover, we can choose female War Beasts that also possess special Bloodlines and great potential for pairing. Perhaps we can give birth to even more excellent variants."

President Li Changfeng stroked his chin, lost in thought.

This idea... is quite interesting.

Although it sounds a bit simple and crude, it is indeed a viable direction.

War Beast breeding is one of the important research topics of the War Beast Association.

It is common knowledge to cultivate stronger offspring through the hybridization of excellent War Beasts.

With Ling Tian's current Bloodline level, if it could really leave offspring... that would definitely be a blessing for the Human Race!

"However..."

President Li Changfeng looked at Ling Tian, a trace of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

"This matter depends on whether Ling Tian is willing itself. After all, breeding is not something that can be forced."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing nodded.

"Of course, I will communicate with it first. If it is really unwilling, then forget it. We have other research directions."

The two reached a consensus.

"Then let's check its body first."

President Li Changfeng said.

"Use the association's most advanced instruments to see exactly what is special about Ling Tian's Bloodline. This will also provide data support for subsequent research."

"That is what I meant too."

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing nodded.

...

War Beast Association headquarters, third underground floor.

This is the core research area of the association, heavily guarded.

Ordinary people have no authority to enter at all.

Even ordinary members within the association need special permission from the president or vice president to enter.

At this moment.

Ling Tian, Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing, and Xia Youchu, led by President Li Changfeng, arrived here.

"This is the association's most advanced testing center."

President Li Changfeng pointed to a silver-white space ahead and said.

The space is very large, with over ten thousand square meters.

The surrounding walls are made of some kind of special metal, smooth as a mirror.

Various strange-looking instruments and equipment are placed on the ground, some of which are even operating autonomously, emitting a slight humming sound.

The most eye-catching thing is the central position.

There is a circular platform with a diameter of over one hundred meters.

The surface of the platform is engraved with complex formation patterns, emitting faint energy fluctuations.

"Ling Tian, stand on that platform."

President Li Changfeng said.

Ling Tian nodded and stepped onto it.

His feet stepped on the platform, making a dull sound.

The formation patterns on the surface of the platform lit up immediately and began to scan his body.

At the same time, various instruments around also began to operate.

Beams of light visible to the naked eye shot from all directions, enveloping Ling Tian.

Data began to be collected rapidly.

In front of the console.

President Li Changfeng, Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing, and Xia Youchu stood there, watching the data constantly jumping on the screen.

At first, the data was relatively normal.

[Race: Unknown Giant Beast (Mimicry: Yinglong)]

[Energy Rank: Late Stage Yuan Emperor]

[Bloodline Purity: Unable to detect (Exceeds instrument limit)]

[Life Level: ???]

But when the detection deepened to the level of the Bloodline Origin.

The mutation occurred.

...