Chapter 1690: Ten Thousand Dragon's Ancestral Blood Rites

Upon hearing Qi Huang say those words, Li Luo paused before curiously asking, "Ten Thousand Dragons' Ancestral Blood Rite? Is that an opportunity related to the Dragon Race?"

The words clearly indicated a connection with the Dragon Race, and this was something that piqued Li Luo's interest. He had a deep connection with them and his body flowed with the blood of the Heavenly Dragon race. In a sense, he was a descendent of theirs.

Qi Huang nodded. "The Ten Thousand Dragons' Ancestral Blood Rite is the most ancient and largest scale ancestral rite. It uses the blood of ten thousand dragons as an offering, allowing those who participate to temper their bodies. This strengthens their bodies to a monstrous degree. Most importantly, those who are able to cause the Dragon Ancestor's soul to appear will also receive a gift known as the Dragon Ancestor's Sacred Soul Blessing.

"When activated, the blessing greatly increases one's physical strength. In particular, one's body will reach an unfathomable degree of robustness and power, capable of resisting even the attacks of a Heavenly Emperor. More importantly, it can also temper one's body's foundation, increasing the odds that one can break into the Heavenly Emperor Stage. If you wish to break into the Ninth Transcendent Duke Stage, this would definitely be a great boon."

Hearing that this could improve his chances of advancing, Li Luo's breathing became heavy and his eyes burned with excitement. This was a major opportunity.

"The number of times the Ten Thousand Dragons' Ancestral Blood Rite has occurred in the long history of the Dragon Race isn't very high. It requires the loss of a Ten Thousand Dragons' blood essence, so it only takes place under extreme circumstances, where the entire race's existence is at stake."

Li Luo nodded. What could be more important than the Origin Reversion War? The Shadow World didn't care if one was a spirit beast or a human—all living beings were to be annihilated by their hordes. Clearly, the Dragon Race had sensed the danger and chosen to conduct the Ten Thousand Dragons' Ancestral Blood Rite to give themselves a better chance at survival.

"When the Divine Continent Federation found out, we attempted to negotiate with the Dragon Race to allow a few of our people to join. We don't need the Dragon Ancestor's Sacred Soul Blessing, but if some of our peak Kings could temper their bodies with the blood offerings, it would boost their strength. This would give us even more confidence in facing off against the Shadow World. Alas, we were immediately rejected," Qi Huang explained helplessly.

The Dragon Race ruled over spirit beasts, so they were naturally arrogant and difficult to deal with.

"We had to ask Heavenly Emperor Jiang to speak with several Heavenly Emperors from the Dragon Race. After providing large amounts of top-tier cultivation resources as compensation, they provided us with three slots for the blood rites. That said, there were several conditions. The most important one is that the people we send must have high-grade dragon resonances. Only then could they have the right to participate and not taint the ceremony."

Li Luo's eyes blazed. One of those slots was destined for him! In terms of high-grade dragon resonances, who could possibly be superior to him, with an upper ninth-grade Heavenly Dragon resonance? It was no wonder the Radiant King himself had come to deliver this information. The conditions were essentially tailor-made for him. It was too coincidental. Maybe the Great Ancestor had pulled some strings behind the scenes? She was a Heavenly Dragon Heavenly Emperor, so she had a very high position in the Dragon Race.

When faced with Li Luo's gaze, Qi Huang grinned. "You are by far the most suitable candidate. Furthermore, you killed the Saturnine Hydra Devil King and crippled the Divine Banner Devil King and the White Scorpion Devil King. Those are all Triple Crowned Devil Kings. Your achievements are particularly eye-catching to the Divine Continent Federation, so no one will complain if we give you a slot."

Li Luo sincerely cupped his fist with a face full of smiles. "Thank you, Federation Chief Qi Huang."

This was an extraordinary opportunity to become stronger before the battle over the withering glory resonance. Even if he failed to reach the ninth-grade before then, his combat powers would be a stage higher. If he were to meet the Torch Dragon Underworld King again, he might very well be able to clash against him head-on.

"In these dire times, we have to take advantage of every opportunity to strengthen ourselves, for the sake of defending the world," said Radiant King Qi Huang as he sighed. He had racked his brains to come up with every possible method to bolster the divine continents' forces, all for the sake of dealing with the Ten Devil Kings of Sin. Since Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e had the potential to do so, he naturally had to provide as much help as he could.

Li Luo couldn't help but admire him. He indeed possessed the qualities of a leader, much like Heavenly Emperor Jiang. When the Heavenly Emperors of the Academic Federation were forced to leave for the Nobles' Battlefield, Qi Huang had risen up to the task and did his duty to protect the people. Such people were truly deserving of respect. It was no wonder he had such a stellar reputation in the Academic Federation, to the point that even his peers like Wang Xuanjin looked up to him.

𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Qi Huang then turned towards Jiang Qing'e and smiled warmly. "Your Excellency Radiant Goddess, what do you plan to do when Li Luo goes to the Dragon Race?"

Jiang Qing'e hesitated briefly. Honestly, she wished to follow Li Luo, but the Eastern Region Federation would be shaken if they both left. The stability of the federation was directly tied to the Xia Kingdom and, more importantly, House Luolan.

"I'll stay behind and watch over the Eastern Region Federation. I'll focus on raising my strength and reach the peak of the Eighth Transcendent Duke Stage," Jiang Qing'e answered with a bit of reluctance.

Li Luo grabbed her soft hand and consoled her, "Sister Qing'e, it will be tough on you. I'll come back as soon as I can."

The Radiant King nodded. "When I return to the Divine Continent Federation, I'll dispatch a few Kings to watch over the East Divine Continent. That should relieve some of the pressure on you. I'll also send over some top-tier light-related cultivation resources. I hope they will be of aid to you."

Li Luo sighed and said, "Federation Chief Qi Huang, your position in my heart has far surpassed Old Wang."

Qi Huang's smile vanished. Old Wang? Was he referring to that fellow Wang Xuanjin? Li Luo was indeed an interesting fellow. Qi Huang then took out a golden plaque that flowed with mysterious light. Upon closer inspection, one could see vast lands looming within. He then passed it to Li Luo.

"After you make your preparations, head to the Dragon Race with this, a Divine Continent Seal. I hope that your strength will soar to new heights so you can truly help me deal with one of the Ten Devil Kings of Sin. The Dragon Race is situated in the Mythical Spirit Divine Continent's northern region. With your abilities, I don't think I will need to accompany you," said Qi Huang.

Li Luo hurriedly received the plaque and solemnly nodded.

With his mission completed, the Radiant King no longer hung around. After all, there were still countless important tasks to be dealt with on the Divine Continent Federation's side. Thus, he had to leave as soon as he could.

Before he left, he turned towards Jiang Qing'e with bright light flowing through his eyes and bowed slightly with his hands cupped. "Esteemed Light, I hope that the light will last forever."

Qi Huang then bowed once more and vanished in a stream of light.

Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e glanced at each other. They knew in their hearts that the Radiant King had sensed the traces of the quasi tenth-grade light resonance.