Chapter 1691 - Blood Of The Old G.o.ds

Sovereign Starfeather kept repeating the words no wonder! Qingyus cultivation level surpa.s.sed other octabane geniuses on Violetglory Star who were of the same age. "The Astraldome is your brothers playground, and might be yours in the future," he sighed. In his opinion, Qingyu's talent definitely surpa.s.sed that of Lingfeng, Xiaoxiao, and Feiling.

"Sovereign, I actually have something more important to tell you," Tianming said.

"Please speak." Sovereign Starfeather put aside his look of surprise.

"Look at these bane-rings. Do you see anything special about them?" Tianming asked.

"Special?"

Sovereign Starfeather was a little puzzled. Eyes solemn, he lowered his head and stared at the bane-rings on Qingyu's arm. With his eyesight, he clearly saw faint traces of red that formed ghost faces.

"This" frowning, he added, "can you explain?"

"Someone dripped blood into her bane-rings. Another person who received the same treatment completely changed. Her bane-rings changed, her totems became evil ghosts, and she turned hideous. However, her strength, cultivation level, and talent seemed to skyrocket," Tianming replied.

"This is?!" After listening to his explanation, Sovereign Starfeather's expression drastically altered.

"What is it?" Tianming and Lingfeng anxiously asked. Judging from his expression, Sovereign Starfeather was definitely familiar with it.

"Its most likely the blood of the old G.o.ds! What an eye opener this is. The legendary blood of the old G.o.ds actually exists!" His eyes were filled with more admiration now than they were when Tianming had conquered the G.o.dsin.

"Blood of the old G.o.ds? What exactly is it? What are the old G.o.ds?" Tianming asked.

As a sovereign and totemancer, Sovereign Starfeather definitely possessed vast knowledge. Even so, he took some time to think before answering, "According to ancient legends, every totem is in fact real. Theyre supposedly the G.o.ds of G.o.ds. We call them old G.o.ds. Because of that, the Violetcloud Imperium still has statues of various totems that we wors.h.i.+p every day to thank the old G.o.ds who give us strength through our totems."

"You said that theyre legends. So youre not sure if these old G.o.ds really exist?" Tianming asked.

"How should I explain...." After further contemplation, Sovereign Starfeather continued, "Maybe a million years ago, there were altars and temples dedicated to the old G.o.ds everywhere on the Violetglory Star. There were many religions based on them, and some people even claimed to be messengers of the old G.o.ds. However, this gradually faded. People realized that their totems wouldnt be affected even if they failed to wors.h.i.+p the old G.o.ds, so a new belief gradually emergedthat is, old G.o.ds dont exist and totems were innate. We started to believe that, like beastmasters, our strength comes from cultivating under the laws of heaven and earth and had nothing to do with old G.o.ds. In todays world, this belief is more popular, so faith in old G.o.ds has almost disappeared. I can't say with certainty that old G.o.ds exist, but youve brought me strong proof today. From the very beginning, I always believed that greater beings beyond sovereigns existed, that true G.o.ds exist!" Sovereign Starfeather became more excited as he spoke, while the look in Qingyu's eyes repeatedly changed.

Faith in old G.o.ds! Tianming had seen it in the Divine Moon Realm, where they enshrined the moonfiend or the canine voidG.o.d. It turned out that the astralscape of order called them old G.o.ds and considered them the source of totems.

"Tianming, what do you think?" Sovereign Starfeather asked.

"Me? I only believe the truth, and seeing is believing. Maybe Ill have an answer if I see them one day," he said. After all, heavenly being totems were merely one type of totem. There were all kinds of totems, even strange ones like the gonggong waterG.o.d. It might be an ancient G.o.d, but what about sword totems? Could a sword be an ancient G.o.d? Taking a deep breath, he asked, "So the blood in my sisters bane-rings from an ancient G.o.d? Are you sure?"

"Of course. According to historical records, only the blood of the old G.o.ds can transform and evolve totems. Because totems were bestowed by old G.o.ds, all totemancers are their believers. And as you said, it existed in the form of blood before being dripped into her bane-rings, not flames or stones. Thats consistent with historical records." Sovereign Starfeathers excitement signified that he had determined his beliefs. His certainty was important to him.

"So is there any way to remove the blood of the old G.o.ds?" Tianming asked. The names and effects of the nine drops of blood might be closely related, but saving Qingyu was most important.

"Remove it?" Hearing Tianming's words, Sovereign Starfeather was stunned and looked at him in disbelief.

"Yes!" Tianming nodded.

"Are you kidding? The blood of the old G.o.ds isnt a bad thing. On the contrary, its extremely precious. Ill be honest with you, its more valuable than a nine-star universal manna or a grade-nine divine artifact, even in the Mysterium Cl.u.s.ter. As a nonabane, Qingyu is already way ahead of others, the cream of the crop. With the blood of the old G.o.ds, she might become first in the entire universe when her bane-rings complete their transformation. At least in terms of totems, shell be better than you," Sovereign Starfeather seriously, solemnly, and firmly said.

This was the first time Sovereign Starfeather had shown such fanaticism. Tianming was quite speechless. Seeing Qingyu and Lingfeng's confused expressions, he took a deep breath and said, "Youre right, it may be a transformation, but theres a price to pay. Both my sister and her totems will become hideous and resemble ghosts. Shell become bloodthirsty and her power will transform from divine to evil."

I understand. Will she forget everything and lose her mind?" Sovereign Starfeather asked.

Except for Li Wushuangs distorted thoughts at the beginning, she was clear-headed and retained reason. So he shook his head and said, "No."

"Isnt that fine then? In this world, power is divided into different attributes. Some look holy and others are evil. It all depends on who holds the power. Some use good to slaughter, while others use evil to save. What the eyes see and the ears hear are merely superficial. Power itself isnt good or evil. As cultivators, we shouldnt be limited by the worlds prejudices," Sovereign Starfeather said.

"Sovereign, the problem is, if this goes on, her face will turn hideous and bleed. She wont be able to go out and see anyone," Tianming argued.

"Beauty is skin deep. Strength, talent, and bearing are every persons foundation. When she stands at the top one day, no one will care what she looks like," Sovereign Starfeather said.

"But she's just a little girl now. Who doesn't love beauty?" Tianming said.

"Beauty fades. No matter how beautiful the weak are, theyll turn to dust in the end. Only with supreme strength can one be respected for all eternity," Sovereign Starfeather explained.

Tianming blankly stared at him. He felt as if he only really met Sovereign Starfeather today. This was his view of the strong, similar to the sun emperor. Qingyu had heard the same words from the sun emperor as well.

"Trust me, Tianming, Qingyu. Don't give up. This is an opportunity for you to create history. The person who gave you the nine drops of blood must deeply love you," Sovereign Starfeather said.

Qingyu was speechless.

"Is there no way to remove it?" Tianming asked. "If we can remove it, we can still reconsider later, or even give it to someone else." Tianming understood Qingyu. Anyone who had seen Li Wushuang would know that this kind of power would only cause disaster. Qingyu wouldnt be happy.

"Give it to someone else?" After pondering it for a while, Sovereign Starfeather helplessly shook his head. "Ill be honest with you. I wish you could give it to me. Im already old, so I dont care if I look like a ghost. Besides, Ive heard that the blood of the old G.o.ds may even increase the number of ones bane-rings and transform their talent. However, the blood has integrated with her bane-rings. Theres no way to remove it." It seemed there was nothing he could do about it.

Qingyu couldn't hide her disappointment and sadness. Lingfeng gritted his teeth.

"Alright, thank you for clearing our doubts, Sovereign." Tianming cupped his fist.

Smiling, Sovereign Starfeather continued, "Believe me, you have a great future ahead of you."

"I hope youre right."

The siblings left Kilostar City with a heavy heart.

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On the way back, Lingfeng suddenly pulled out a small knife and looked as if he wanted to slash his face.

"Whatre you doing?" Qingyu asked.

"Don't be afraid. No matter how ugly you are in the future, Ill make myself uglier than you, so you wont have to worry that Ill despise you," Lingfeng said.

"No, its bad enough that I'll be ugly. I dont want you to be ugly as well. Anyway, youll be the one thats disgusted, not me." Qingyu bit her red lips, unable to control her tears as she spoke.

"I won't be disgusted, Lingfeng wiped away her tears and comforted, "Don't cry."

Tianming glanced back at them. In fact, he understood that it would forever be Qingyus fear. The more indifferent she acted, the more panic she actually felt. "Lets not resign ourselves to fate yet! No one on the Violetglory Star can help you. Ill try the Astraldome. The universe is so big, there must be a way," he added.

"Thank you, Big Brother."

His words had given her a little hope.

"How do you feel?" Tianming asked.

"To be honest, because of the changes in my bane-rings, I feel like its easier to achieve enlightenment, as well as break through to the next level," she said. It seemed the effects of the blood of the old G.o.ds had materialized.