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Chapter 515: The Emperor Flame Clan Mark

Seeing the golden-red clan mark appear on Xiao Ze's forehead, Xiao Xuan felt a heavy weight lift off his shoulders. The situation Xiao Ze was facing was unprecedented in the history of the Xiao clan. Xiao Xuan could offer very little help, unsure if following the bloodline's guidance to let the strange flame lead would have any hidden dangers. If it did, Xiao Xuan was prepared to exhaust his soul power to reshape Xiao Ze's bloodline.

Xiao Ze, however, wasn't overly concerned. As the Origin Emperor Flame was a power of the Origin Tree, he had exceptional control over it. If there were any hidden dangers in the clan mark, Xiao Ze could dispel it with the Emperor Flame. After all, the main power in the clan mark was the Emperor Flame.

As the clan mark neared completion, the majesty emanating from Xiao Ze grew stronger. Xun'er furrowed her brow and turned to Xiao Xuan.

"Senior Xiao Xuan, will drawing the Xiao clan's mark enhance the bloodline power?"

Xiao Xuan, looking grave, understood the source of Xun'er's question. The bloodline pressure Xiao Ze was now emitting was already affecting Xun'er, who had a divine-grade bloodline! He knew that the bloodline power he had preserved for Xiao Ze couldn't compare to Xun'er's ancient divine-grade bloodline.

"Drawing the Xiao clan's mark definitely cannot enhance the bloodline power," Xiao Xuan said, shaking his head. "I suspect it's related to the strange flame Xiao Ze possesses."

Xun'er nodded thoughtfully. Was it the flame she suspected to be ranked first on the Heavenly Flames list? Even if it was, changing a Dou Emperor's bloodline was too far-fetched.

"No matter what, Xiao Ze's current situation is improving," Xiao Xuan reassured Xun'er, though he couldn't shake his own worries. Until the situation was resolved, he couldn't be certain it was beneficial.

Golden-red lines appeared on Xiao Ze's forehead. Controlling the consumption of Dou Qi while managing the changes between the Emperor Flame and bloodline power was easy for him. If not for the changes in the bloodline power and the Emperor Flame, he could have drawn the clan mark on his first attempt. Despite failing twice, the Dou Qi consumption wasn't as severe as Xiao Xuan had feared.

As Dou Qi flowed like water, the eighth stroke of the mark was completed, and the final stroke began to take shape. It was as if an invisible brush was drawing a profound pattern on Xiao Ze's forehead—slow but steady, flowing smoothly like a natural process. Xiao Xuan and Xun'er watched with a mix of worry and anticipation.

With the final stroke, a profound golden-red clan mark appeared on Xiao Ze's forehead. The majesty he radiated peaked, akin to an unrivaled sovereign. At that moment, the blood in Xiao Ze's veins surged, seemingly singing with joy. Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes, the clan mark fading, only to reappear when he needed it. Touching his forehead, he sensed something significant.

"With the Emperor Flame as the leading force in this clan mark, I'll call it the Emperor Flame Clan Mark," he thought. This integration of the Emperor Flame and bloodline power wasn't detrimental; rather, every use of the clan mark would further purify his bloodline, a remarkable benefit. Pure bloodline power was exceedingly rare and valuable.

"Xiao Ze, how do you feel?" Xiao Xuan asked, worried. Though successful, the unusual process had been concerning.

"No hidden dangers, and there's a significant benefit," Xiao Ze replied with a smile. "If my sense is correct, using the clan mark will further purify my bloodline, even if only slightly each time."

Xiao Xuan and Xun'er were both taken aback. Purifying the bloodline power itself?

"Every time I use the clan mark, the Emperor Flame will influence my bloodline, making it purer. Even the slightest purity enhancement is greatly beneficial."

Xiao Xuan's eyes widened. He had never heard of any flame that could purify a Dou Emperor's bloodline, a process typically reserved for the direct descendants of a Dou Emperor. For other ancient clans, purer bloodline equated to greater potential and strength.

"Excellent! I don't know the origins of your strange flame, but this development is promising," Xiao Xuan laughed heartily. Xiao Ze had given him countless surprises, and Xiao Ze's growth ensured the Xiao clan's revival.

"Thank you, ancestor. My gains are thanks to your generosity," Xiao Ze said humbly.

"Don't be so formal. You are the Xiao clan's only hope. I don't want the clan's bloodline buried here in the Heavenly Tomb forever," Xiao Xuan replied, smiling warmly.

Examining Xiao Ze, Xiao Xuan pondered what more he could do for him. His eyes lit up with an idea. "Xiao Ze, didn't you acquire the queen of the ancient devouring insects on the third level?"

"Yes," Xiao Ze confirmed, producing the heavily sealed insect queen.

"Do you know how to craft the Ancient Insect Emperor Armor?" Xiao Xuan asked directly.

"While I know about the ancient devouring insects, I don't have the method to craft the armor."

"I know the method. I'll teach it to you," Xiao Xuan said, transferring the knowledge directly to Xiao Ze's mind.

"With your skills as a high-level alchemist, crafting it should be much easier for you than it was for me."

"Thank you, ancestor, for the technique!" Xiao Ze replied gratefully.

(Chapter End)

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