Summon of the Bloodline

The young man continued explaining calmly.

"When the great clans of our universe discovered that bloodlines could be refined and evolved to become stronger, they began researching human bloodlines and their hidden potential."

"But unfortunately, that was when the catastrophe began. Soon after the war against the outer clans started, one by one, the weaker clans fell. Some were conquered, while others surrendered without resistance, becoming mere subordinates of the outer clans. The war between humanity and the outer clans was fierce, with heavy casualties on both sides, but no decisive victor."

"When humanity finally called for reinforcements, the remaining clans chose to protect themselves instead of lending aid. This decision pushed humanity to the edge of destruction."

"In the end, human leaders made a deal with the outer clans, securing their own survival by forming an alliance. But once the war ended, those very clans that had refused to help humanity found themselves under attack. The combined forces of humans and outer clans struck them down mercilessly."

"This war stained countless galaxies with blood. It was so devastating that even the supreme clans, who normally stayed out of conflicts, were forced to intervene."

"After centuries of battle, the outer clans finally retreated. But by then, many human and allied clans had already fallen. The traitorous clans that committed the worst atrocities were completely wiped out. As for humanity, their bloodline was recorded and monitored. Although they were not exterminated, they were placed under strict control."

"However, the purified, evolved human bloodlines became incredibly valuable. Because these bloodlines contained the essence of multiple high-level clans, they were seen as precious resources. The supreme clans began selecting individuals with these bloodlines and extracting their powers."

"Those chosen underwent bloodline refinement, forcibly modifying their genetic heritage. Their souls were overwhelmed with energy, leaving them unable to advance further. This effectively cut off humanity's potential for future evolution."

The young man looked at Zhen Chen and said, "Being chosen isn't necessarily dangerous. But you… you're different from the others. Your bloodline mutation is unique. Unlike them, you can withstand the energy infusion and continue evolving."

"I can help you accelerate your growth. In return, you can assist me in gathering some resources for my soul. The central monitoring system is weak at the moment, so we should take advantage of this chance."

Zhen Chen thought for a moment before replying, "Alright… but how exactly will you help me grow stronger?"

The young man smiled mysteriously and reached out to touch Zhen Chen. Instantly, they both appeared inside a mysterious chamber.

Zhen Chen was instructed to sit before an ancient tree. The young man performed a series of hand signs, causing the tree's roots to extend and wrap around Zhen Chen.

Golden energy surged into Zhen Chen's body. Streams of knowledge poured into his mind, while some of the roots entered his veins, purifying his blood. More roots coiled around his spine, infusing him with life force.

This process lasted for half an hour before the young man finally withdrew his hands.

"Your vitality has been enhanced, and your soul has ascended to a higher level. You should now be able to comprehend the knowledge flowing within you."

"By following these instructions, you can awaken your bloodline power even further."

Zhen Chen nodded. "Got it. Now, how do I leave this place?"

The young man chuckled, "Like this."

He flicked his fingers, and in an instant, Zhen Chen was flung into darkness.

When Zhen Chen opened his eyes again, he found himself inside a moving car.

Yu Xue Yin was snuggled against him, sleeping peacefully like a small cat.

Zhen Chen took a deep breath. He could feel the vast amount of knowledge now stored in his mind—nine sections of information, each containing profound mysteries. But with his current level of soul power, he could only access the first section.

Focusing on the first section, its contents became clear. The information contained techniques for absorbing and storing energy—a secret known only to higher beings.

However, many of these techniques were useless to him. His bloodline was still incomplete, limiting his ability to fully utilize them.

Nevertheless, the knowledge helped him understand energy better. His thoughts turned to creating an energy storage method based on the instructions he received.

Yet, something was still missing.

Zhen Chen realized that the key factor he lacked was a source of energy. Before he could refine energy properly, he needed to cleanse his body completely.

Now that he had a method, all he needed was to put it into practice. But finding a source of energy in this world would be difficult.

"I can't always rely on others… I have to find my own path."

With that thought, he made up his mind.

By the time they arrived at the small town, it was already past 8 PM.

The town, surrounded by mountains, was rich in medicinal herbs. Herbal trading was a thriving business here, making it an ideal place to find resources.

After checking into a hotel and having dinner, everyone went to rest.

Just as Zhen Chen was preparing to sleep, he heard Zimo's voice.

"Zhen Chen… enter the artifact. I've prepared something for you."

"Hmm?" Zhen Chen responded.

A blue light surrounded him, and in the next moment, he vanished from the room, leaving only his jade pendant behind.

Inside the vast dark chamber, Zhen Chen appeared—this time, with his physical body included.

He looked around in shock.

Zimo stood before him, smiling.

"Having trouble finding energy resources?" he asked. "This planet is too weak in soul energy. It's not suitable for you."

Zhen Chen sighed, "Even the cultivators here have trouble gathering resources… How am I supposed to find them?"

Zimo chuckled and said, "This artifact was built by top-tier experts of the Dragon Nebula Rank. It has been layered over an unclaimed territory, creating a double-layered domain. The main core of the fortress is located in the inner layer, which is where we are now. The outer layer contains essential resources, a transportation hub, dimensional gateway doors, and other necessary facilities.

"The resources here are meant for the fortress's spirit to automatically repair itself when needed. Right now, I'll extract some resources for you—go ahead and purify yourself here."

As Zimo moved his hands, an air vortex opened up, revealing an array of materials on the other side. A triangular, azure-colored crystal and several multicolored gemstones floated toward Zhen Chan, landing in front of him.

According to the information in Zhen Chan's mind, the azure crystal was an Essence Soul Energy Crystal, while the multicolored gemstones were Soul Spirit Crystals. Their vibrant hues were due to the fusion of various elemental energies.

The moment Zhen Chan touched the azure crystal, an immense surge of energy flowed into his body. He directed the energy steadily into his internal organs, cleansing them with its power.

His liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, and intestines quickly became saturated with energy, forming delicate golden layers over them. As the dense energy circulated, it began pushing out impurities and toxins from his body, expelling them outward.

Once his internal organs were fully purified, the energy flow along his spinal column accelerated. At the base of his spine, a new energy convergence point started to form. At the front of this convergence point, the energy swirled and coiled, gradually shaping into an energy storage center.

Due to the violent nature of the surging energy, the storage center continued expanding. Zhen Chan focused his consciousness on the chaotic energy within, suppressing its turbulence. As he pressed down on one side, the energy shifted in response. When he applied more pressure, the energy mass began to rotate in a circular motion.

As the energy formed a stable rotation, the chaotic surges settled, and the energy storage center finally stabilized.

Zhen Chan had successfully established his first energy reservoir.