Chapter 1248: Blood Cry Technique, Holy Gathering Technique

Fantasy Novel

The few Bloodkin would never have imagined that there was a human in this world whose sacred power far surpassed that of their elders.

As for Lu Ye calling Zhou Sifang a good-for-nothing, the Bloodkin dared not comment. With such immense sacred power, any Bloodkin of the same cultivation level would likely be useless in his presence, including themselves.

While they remained silent, Lu Ye continued his arrogant demeanor: “This bloodline summoning secret art is quite innovative. Which of you performed it?”

Although they were puzzled by Lu Ye’s strange question, they still dared not refuse to answer.

The Saint Seed, who had refined sacred blood, replied again, “This is the Blood Resonance Art. Haven't you cultivated it before, fellow Daoist?”

While most Blood Arts are indeed inherited through bloodlines, encompassing a vast array of forms and types, new talents constantly emerge. There are always some latecomers who develop or improve Blood Arts with special uses, which cannot be acquired through bloodline inheritance.

“I’m the one asking the questions!” Lu Ye maintained his assertive posture. He knew that at such close proximity, it would be difficult to avoid revealing any flaws, and he probably couldn’t deceive them for too long. Therefore, his actions couldn't be too conventional. Since they were intimidated by his immense sacred power, he should seize the opportunity and capitalize on it; appearing too weak would be inappropriate.

The Bloodkin felt bitter in their hearts, sensing that this newcomer of their race seemed to hold them in complete disregard. But they could only endure the bitterness; if they possessed such terrifying sacred power, they probably wouldn't be any better.

The sole Saint Seed respectfully replied, “The Blood Resonance Art was created over a thousand years ago by an elder from the Blood Heart Realm, specifically for summoning members of our Bloodkin. It’s perfectly suited for this situation. Most of us here know how to use it, as our elders from various realms have taught it.”

“So that’s how it is!” Lu Ye feigned sudden enlightenment. “I’ve been in secluded cultivation, oblivious to the outside world, focusing solely on the mysteries of bloodline inheritance. I didn’t realize I missed out on these things; it’s quite a pity. After I return this time, I must seek out those elders for some guidance.”

A Bloodkin immediately spoke up, “Fellow Daoist, if you wish to learn it, you don’t have to wait until you return. We can explain its intricacies to you right now. It’s not a particularly profound secret art. What do you say?”

Lu Ye nodded, “Agreed!”

The Bloodkin then proceeded to explain the various intricacies of the Blood Resonance Art. It truly wasn't a very profound secret art; rather, it was an alternative application of Blood Arts. Anyone with some basic foundation could quickly grasp it.

In less than an incense stick's time, Lu Ye mastered the Blood Resonance Art.

This prompted the Bloodkin to lavish him with praise, even the sole Saint Seed. “Fellow Daoist is indeed exceptionally talented!” the Saint Seed exclaimed. “When I cultivated this Blood Resonance Art, it took me a full three days, and even then, the elders of my realm still highly praised me.”

“I took five days.” “I took seven days…” They didn't know if these claims were true or false, but at this moment, exaggerating the time taken was certainly the right thing to do.

Lu Ye’s body trembled slightly, and he unleashed his sacred power. The Bloodkin immediately fell silent, frozen in fear, unsure if their flattery had backfired.

“I don’t know who was in charge before, but now that I am here, I will be in charge. Who agrees, and who objects?”

This vast Sea of Blood was a fusion created by the Blood River Arts of several Bloodkin. As it was a fusion, there must be one in charge, with the others assisting; only then could the fused Sea of Blood unleash its full power; otherwise, it would descend into chaos.

Having learned the Blood Resonance Art, the next step was to find a way to deal with these Bloodkin, which meant seizing control.

Dealing with a single Bloodkin would naturally not be so troublesome, but with five Bloodkin here, he had to be strategic. He needed to ensure he could wipe them all out, prevent them from leaking any information, and kill them quickly enough to give them no time to react.

“We have no objections!” the sole Saint Seed declared first, and the other Bloodkin quickly echoed his words.

How could they dare to object? His sacred power was undeniable.

To be safe, the Saint Seed meekly asked another question, “Fellow Daoist Li, may I ask if you have cultivated the Sacred Containment Art?”

It wasn't that he was being overly cautious, but rather that there was a precedent. The newcomer hadn't even cultivated the Blood Resonance Art; it was possible he hadn't cultivated the Sacred Containment Art either.

To be on the safe side, he still needed to ask.

Indeed, the other party sounded puzzled: “What is the Sacred Containment Art?”

The Saint Seed Bloodkin patiently began to explain. Lu Ye gradually understood.

It was another secret art developed by powerful Bloodkin. Ordinary Bloodkin could easily form alliances because none of them possessed sacred power, so there was no issue of one suppressing another. As long as they distinguished roles when cooperating, there would be no problems.

However, Saint Seeds were different.

Unless their sacred powers were identical, there would inevitably be suppression among Saint Seeds due to varying strengths. In such alliances, the weaker party's sacred power would be suppressed, making it difficult for them to unleash their full strength, and it would be better not to team up at all.

Having killed so many Saint Seeds in the Blood Refinement Realm, Lu Ye had rarely encountered situations where Saint Seeds teamed up. He had only encountered it twice in total. One time, two Saint Seeds used some unknown secret art to stack their sacred powers, attempting to contend with him. The result, naturally, was like an ant trying to shake a tree; at that point, his sacred power was already immensely strong, far beyond what two stacked Saint Seeds could contend with.

The other time was the final battle on Jade Pillar Peak, but that was due to the Blood Spirit's machinations, integrating the power of all the Saint Seeds who were still alive at the time, so it didn't truly count.

It was already difficult for Saint Seeds to team up, and it was even harder for Saint Seeds to cooperate with ordinary Bloodkin, as suppression issues would inevitably arise.

To solve this problem, a powerful Bloodkin devoted themselves to research and developed the Sacred Containment Art. This art had no other purpose than to suppress a Saint Seed's sacred power. Because it was self-suppression, it was easy to activate and highly effective. This way, different Bloodkin could confidently team up without fear of suppression.

After all, the suppression of sacred power only worked within the Bloodkin race. When dealing with enemies from other races, sacred power was useless and could even be counterproductive.

Here, with five Bloodkin, one of whom was a Saint Seed, they could cooperate smoothly precisely because the Saint Seed had activated the Sacred Containment Art, concealing their own sacred power.

Since he could perform it, he had naturally cultivated it. The other four Bloodkin, however, did not possess this ability.

Needless to say, Lu Ye then followed the Saint Seed Bloodkin to cultivate the Sacred Containment Art...

Lu Ye greatly admired the Bloodkin powerhouses for their spirit of inquiry. While bloodline inheritance was enough for them to master many profound Blood Arts, they still continued to innovate.

This was also a reason why a race could remain powerful. Lu Ye had intended to cultivate the Blood Resonance Art; even if these Bloodkin hadn't mentioned it, he would have found a way to inquire about it. The Sacred Containment Art, however, was an unexpected gain.

In the future, if he encountered Bloodkin again, he would have more options at his disposal with this Sacred Containment Art.

Unlike now, whenever he activated a Blood Art, any Bloodkin would recognize him as one of their own, because his terrifyingly powerful sacred nature simply couldn't be concealed.

But without sacred power, even a Bloodkin would find it hard to determine if he was one of their own, because other races could also use Blood Arts, especially some mages among humans.

Another half-day passed with this cultivation. The Sacred Containment Art was undoubtedly much more profound and complex than the Blood Resonance Art, yet none of the Bloodkin showed any impatience. The Saint Seed, in particular, meticulously taught him.

While Lu Ye cultivated the Sacred Containment Art, the vast Sea of Blood remained suspended in mid-air. Any nearby cultivators who weren't blind could see it, yet no one dared to provoke it, all waiting for an opportunity in dormancy.

As Lu Ye cultivated the Sacred Containment Art, his sacred power gradually receded, eventually disappearing completely.

The atmosphere within the Sea of Blood then became light and pleasant.

For the Bloodkin, that half-day felt like carrying a huge mountain. The immense pressure made it difficult for them even to breathe. Now that the sacred power was gone, they immediately felt much more relaxed.

“Everyone, don't move. I will now fuse the Sea of Blood.” Lu Ye instructed, then activated his own Blood Cloud, spreading it out in all directions.

Although he had previously entered the Sea of Blood, he had always protected himself with a Blood Cloud ten zhang in circumference. The main reason was that once the Sea of Bloods merged, the Bloodkin could discern his true identity through the feedback of the Blood Sea. As someone also proficient in Blood Arts, how could Lu Ye not be aware of this? Now that he had learned everything he needed, there was nothing left to fear; it was time to reveal his true intentions.

As he activated his own blood energy, it permeated in all directions, gradually filling every corner of the Sea of Blood. To prevent the Bloodkin from discerning his true form, he specifically did not merge with the blood energy around them.

The fusion of Bloodkin blood energy was quite simple, with nothing too complex. One merely needed to grasp the right balance. Especially for the Bloodkin in charge, the stronger their power, the larger the Sea of Blood they could control.

That's why the Bloodkin participating in the Divine Sea dispute operated in several teams. This was not only to ensure more gains but also because if the number of individuals was too large, no one could control the merged Sea of Blood.

A team of five or six was the optimal choice. At this stage, in this location, such a team, while not invincible, would face virtually no rivals.

Things proceeded smoothly. Because of his instructions, the Bloodkin obediently remained still, which minimized the risk of his exposure.

Only after gaining complete control over the entire Sea of Blood did Lu Ye's figure flicker, and he darted towards the nearest Bloodkin. Simultaneously, the remaining blood energy around that Bloodkin was rapidly being absorbed.

The Bloodkin had no significant defenses against Lu Ye's actions; their preconceived notions were at play, believing him to be one of their own. It wasn't until Lu Ye drew closer that the Bloodkin felt a flicker of doubt: "Does this clan member with such strong sacred power want to get closer to me?"