305: Ninth-level monster blood! Qualification, add it to me!

In the sky, Lin Xiu, hearing the voice, looked down with a puzzled gaze towards Hei Qing.

Before Hei Qing could explain, a surge of energy suddenly erupted from a skeleton.

This energy exuded an Ancient aura.

Caw!

A sharp cry suddenly echoed in everyone's minds, followed by the appearance of a Phoenix shadow from the skeleton, its wings flapping as it soared into the clouds.

"A remnant Soul of an Ancient Heavenly Phoenix?"

Lin Xiu's expression hardened, and his face looked somewhat displeased under its gaze.

He had only wanted to refine a bit of Bloodline, but he hadn't expected to awaken this remnant consciousness.

"Lin Xiu, hold on, I'll help you!"

Zi Yan shot directly towards the Void Ancient Dragon's remains, landing on the top of the massive skeleton in an instant.

She bit her fingertip, drawing Bloodline.

Dou Qi energy spread from her body, and this power, along with her Bloodline, flowed into the Dragon head below.

Soon, a remnant Soul of a giant Dragon rose from the ground.

Lin Xiu, who was dodging, felt a crushing pressure approaching from behind him, and he decisively sank his body.

Then he saw a Dragon and a Phoenix wrestling with each other.

The battle lasted for a moment, and after the Phoenix let out a mournful cry, it gradually dissipated.

The same happened to the remnant Soul of the Ancient Dragon.

"Are you alright?"

Seeing Zi Yan's pale face, Lin Xiu quickly asked with concern.

"Lin Xiu, you can refine it now, there won't be any more problems."

Zi Yan said with a smile.

Lin Xiu nodded, sent Zi Yan back to the high platform, and then resumed his refinement.

The process lasted for two full days, during which the two skeletons continuously shrank, condensing into two blood-red liquids.

When the liquids were only palm-sized, the energy within them had become extremely concentrated.

Lin Xiu opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing the liquids.

On his system panel, the Aptitude section lit up, causing a hint of joy to flash in his eyes.

It worked!

"Aptitude, increase for me!"

Lin Xiu's thought moved, and he continuously invested attribute points.

The two streams of Bloodline energy merged into his limbs and bones, and for a moment, Dragon and Phoenix phantoms appeared behind Lin Xiu.

At the same time, the phantoms of other Demonic Beasts he had previously devoured also appeared.

"Is this why Lin Xiu's physique is so powerful?"

Watching this scene, Xiong Zhan couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Yao Tianhuo's eyes were also bewildered, "What Fighting Skill is he Cultivating? How can he absorb so much Demonic Beast Bloodline?"

Hei Qing's expression was stunned; he had never expected Lin Xiu's ultimate goal to be devouring the Bloodline.

Before long, all the phantoms behind Lin Xiu merged back into his body, and he opened his eyes, Dragon and Phoenix phantoms flashing within his pupils.

"Ninth-Grade!"

Lin Xiu was somewhat pleased to see the change in his Aptitude information.

After absorbing the Bloodline of a Dou Saint-level, besides Aptitude, he also seemed to have inherited the Demonic Beast's inherent talent from the Bloodline.

He felt the abnormality within his body.

Unlike other Demonic Beast Bloodlines, the Void Ancient Dragon and Ancient Heavenly Phoenix were overlords of the Demonic Beast world in ancient times.

Such Demonic Beasts usually possess powerful inherent talents within their Bloodline.

For example, Zi Yan could ignore various barriers since childhood, which was one of her talents.

Now, Lin Xiu vaguely felt that he might also be able to do the same.

Collecting his aura, Lin Xiu came to the high platform and, seeing Zi Yan frowning at him, asked, "Why that look?"

"Your aura, I like it, yet I dislike it."

Zi Yan spoke truthfully.

"Heh, it's probably because of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix. After some time, it will neutralize, and you won't feel it anymore."

Lin Xiu suddenly understood and explained.

Hei Qing's gaze kept scrutinizing him, "You should do such things less in the future. The higher the strength of the Demonic Beast, the more remnant Souls will be hidden in its Bloodline. Be careful not to suffer a backlash from them."

"There won't be a next time."

Lin Xiu shook his head. The next time he needed to improve his Aptitude, he would need the Bloodline of a Tenth-Grade Demonic Beast, which was already at the Dou Emperor level.

It was difficult to even find the remains of such a Demonic Beast, let alone its Bloodline.

He had obtained the dragon phoenix origin fruit and also resolved the issue of Ninth-Grade Demonic Beast Bloodline.

This trip could already be considered a success.

Lin Xiu told everyone to explore freely, saying that any gains would depend on individual strength, and to gather at the main hall later.

Since this was, after all, an Ancient Dou Saint's Ancient Ruins, Yao Tianhuo and Xiong Zhan were eager to explore.

After receiving permission, the two left one after another.

Zi Yan wanted to follow Lin Xiu, so Hei Qing accompanied the two of them.

Inside the Ancient Ruins, various rare Medicinal Materials were countless, and Lin Xiu collected them all.

He didn't care if there were Demonic Beasts guarding them.

Anyway, with Hei Qing and Zi Yan's Void Ancient Dragon aura to deter them, those Demonic Beasts couldn't cause any trouble.

Among them, Lin Xiu gained a lot, including Medicinal Materials like Soul Infant Fruit, and Medicinal Pills in the main hall.

"This Dan Beast will be for Little Fairy Doctor later."

Lin Xiu held a fluffy small beast in his hand, and with a slight suppression of power, he made it return to its Medicinal Pill state.

After a thorough search, everyone arrived at the entrance of the main hall.

"We haven't seen any Fighting Skills elsewhere, so they must be in here, right?"

Yao Tianhuo said.

"We'll know once we go in."

Lin Xiu smiled faintly.

Xiong Zhan, who had long been impatient, quickly pushed the door open with force.

They passed through the corridor and arrived at the depths of the main hall.

On ten pillars, glowing scrolls were placed.

There were some human puppets guarding the area, and as soon as Lin Xiu and his group entered, they were immediately attacked.

Yao Tianhuo and Xiong Zhan took action, dealt with all of them, and then took all the scrolls into their hands.

They looked through them one by one.

"What kind of Ancient Ruins is this? There isn't even a Heaven Rank Dou Technique. It's too poor."

Yao Tianhuo had been thinking of drawing inspiration, but now his plan had fallen through.

After looking through them, Xiong Zhan gave all the scrolls to Lin Xiu, "They're not as good as what Brother Lin taught me."

"Lin Xiu, it's almost time to leave, isn't it?"

Seeing that everything had been cleared out, Hei Qing suggested leaving. Such a large Ancient Ruins had been completely plundered by them.

He couldn't imagine what expressions those forces outside would have when they came in.

"Wait, there's one last thing that might be a bit tricky. We'll need everyone's help."

Lin Xiu said.

Still more?

The others were stunned, then followed Lin Xiu's gaze to a skeleton in the center of the main hall.

On the stone platform, the skeleton sat cross-legged, exuding an ancient aura.

"This is the remains left behind by a Dou Saint after his death."

Hei Qing frowned, a worried expression flashing across his face. He was concerned that a Dou Saint-level skeleton might have hidden dangers, just like the Void Ancient Dragon's remains.

"You want to take it too?"

Yao Tianhuo asked Lin Xiu.

"Yes."

Lin Xiu nodded, "This skeleton retains consciousness. Be careful not to directly touch it. You all try to awaken it, and then I will strike to destroy its remnant Soul."

Mid-sentence, the faces of Yao Tianhuo, Xiong Zhan, and the others became tense.

A lingering consciousness, that was still a Dou Saint.

This kind of skeleton was different from Demonic Beasts; who knew if this Dou Saint had left any hidden tricks before he died.

"Can it be done?"

Hei Qing was still quite worried.

"No problem, as long as we provoke that remnant Soul."

Lin Xiu had confidence in his Soul Power. A Heaven Realm Soul combined with the Soul Xuan Imprint Palm would basically have no problem destroying a remnant Soul.

"If we're going to do it, then don't hesitate."

Hei Qing decided immediately.

"Zi Yan, stay far away."

Lin Xiu instructed her.

"You be careful."

Zi Yan didn't insist, clearly understanding that she couldn't participate in such a battle.

After Zi Yan reached a safe area, Lin Xiu gave Xiong Zhan a look.

"I'm going for it!"

Xiong Zhan let out a low roar, transforming into his Dragon-Bear form, his eyes filled with excitement.

He hadn't expected to have a day where he could punch a Dou Saint.

He let out a low shout, his fist brimming with power, and smashed it hard towards the skeleton.