247: Qingtian Base, the origin of the three major bloodline families

Tang Ping sat down by the campfire where He Zhixin, Li Tianheng, and Old Man Xuanshan were. Li Tianheng was a talkative college student.

"Hey, Tang Ping, we were just talking about what the world will be like in the future. I said humanity will definitely stand at the peak again. He Zhixin and this old man actually disagreed. Tang Ping, tell me, can humanity stand at the world's peak again in the future? We have so many people with systems! How could we not stand at the world's peak!" Li Tianheng was full of confidence in humanity's future.

Tang Ping took some sweet potatoes out of the campfire to eat: "Humanity wants to return to its former absolute dominance, an era of controlling the fate of all living things; that's simply impossible."

Li Tianheng was clearly a bit dissatisfied with this answer: "How is it impossible? As long as humanity unites, it can still crush everything!"

Tang Ping shook his head slightly: "Do you think humanity can unite again? Now, the entire world, humanity has long since disintegrated into various bases, large and small. Those base leaders wield power they've never enjoyed before, like kings and emperors of old. How could they possibly return to the past?"

Li Tianheng was speechless but somewhat unconvinced: "Other countries might not make it, but our Great Xia definitely will. Isn't it said that what has been divided for a long time must unite, and what has been united for a long time must divide? Sooner or later, our Great Xia will be whole again!"

"Perhaps, but that will be at least a few hundred years from now, maybe even longer, or perhaps it will never happen."

"Why?" Li Tianheng peeled his sweet potato; by now, he was a bit deflated.

"Because the world will continue to expand. What's that saying, 'the sky is high and the emperor is far away'? Even if it unites, what good will it do? Moreover, when individual martial power can decide everything, there is destined to be only endless conflict."

Old Man Xuanshan suddenly sighed: "Yes, when there were no guns and gunpowder, people like us were naturally on a different path from the imperial court. How strong was my grandmaster back then? The Mystical Art he cultivated, when its power manifested, could only shatter gold and crack stone, yet he dared to defy the secular dynasty.

And now? In just over two months, I don't know how much I've surpassed my grandmaster. In fact, if I were back then, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call me a deity. And this is only after two months. What about later? One year, two years, three years, or even ten or twenty years from now?

I can't even imagine what that state will be like. Perhaps the immortals and gods of myths are nothing more than that. Upon reaching such a level, how many would be willing to submit to others, bound by their laws? They would either roam freely across the world or establish themselves as kings, ruling over a region, becoming those who hold the lives of others in their hands."

Li Tianheng fell silent. He had forgotten that the very foundation of the world had changed. Power was no longer external things like guns, but the inherent strength within oneself, like an immortal or a demon. When great power belonged to oneself, one's words became law in the ears of others.

He Zhixin added firewood to the bonfire: "What the world will be like in the future, what the bases will be like, what the ultimate evolution will be like—discussing these things doesn't have much meaning. Just strengthen yourself. At least, when others speak, you won't be a dish on the table."

"Just like those bases along the Qianxi River."

Those bases, weren't they just a dish on the table in their conversation?

The firewood in the bonfire crackled, and everyone began to rest lightly.

The next morning, the masters of the three major powers approached with fawning expressions.

"Mr. Tang, I wonder how our bloodlines are coming along?" The Master of the Dragon Python Society asked with a smile.

Tang Ping produced three bloodlines: "These are three bloodlines: one is the Ancient Tree Cang Worm Bloodline that you've all seen, one is the Ancient Mountain Shaking Earthworm bloodline, and another is the Ancient Golden Armored Ladybug bloodline. According to the order we agreed upon yesterday, Master of Soul Severing Pavilion, you go first."

"Thank you, Mr. Tang." The Master of Soul Severing Pavilion's eyes showed barely concealed excitement. The jealousy in the eyes of the other two was almost overflowing; they wished they could choose before the Master of Soul Severing Pavilion.

Soon, the Master of Soul Severing Pavilion made his choice: "This is it!"

The Ancient Golden Armored Ladybug bloodline had the strongest offensive power among the three bloodlines.

The Master of Soul Severing Pavilion immediately consumed the bloodline. The Master of the Dragon Python Society, who was about to choose, immediately stopped, intending to first observe the Master of Soul Severing Pavilion after he consumed the bloodline.

At this moment, the Master of Soul Severing Pavilion's body glowed golden, and his aura suddenly became vast, as if he were a primeval beast. His powerful aura forced the two other masters back more than ten meters.

After stopping, the two masters exchanged glances, both seeing ecstasy in each other's eyes.

Tang Ping, who was still beside the Master of Soul Severing Pavilion, slowly began to explain: "These bloodline evolution paths, for every ten percent increase in bloodline purity—for example, ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent—you will inherit a type of ability or trait."

"Upon reaching 70%, you can transform into an ancient giant beast, easily dozens or hundreds of meters tall, with battle power that can be described as world-destroying."

"And for those of you who directly consume the bloodline, your awakened bloodline concentration will definitely not be lower than 30%, and your subsequent growth will also be much easier than that of your future descendants who inherit the bloodline."

"Mr. Tang, if the bloodline is raised to 100%, is there a further path of evolution?" The Master of the Dragon Python Society cupped his hands and asked.

Tang Ping glanced at the Master of the Dragon Python Society, making the latter's body tense up, secretly thinking he had been presumptuous.

"You are quite insatiable, but your question is a good one." Tang Ping chuckled, "There are two ways to continue."

Hearing this, the two masters were invigorated, not expecting there to be two ways.

Even the Master of Soul Severing Pavilion, who was currently digesting the bloodline, pricked up his ears.

"The first is very direct: find those extremely extraordinary treasures to break the bloodline's limits and open up a path for further evolution. For example, the recently popular strange treasures, and those supreme treasures that can advance Talent to S-rank, are all options."

"As for the second, it depends on whether you are willing to part with something."

"That is to sever your own bloodline, turning it into nourishment to feed your human bloodline, allowing the Ancient Giant Beast bloodline to become a part of human blood, rather than letting the Ancient Giant Beast bloodline dominate. Once successful, the bloodline will undergo ultimate evolution, with infinite potential. At that time, your strength will definitely be more terrifying than that of ordinary S-Rank Talent Users of the same rank! Even more incredible!"

"However, the second process is extremely perilous and requires starting over. But you don't need to worry about insufficient lifespan if you start over; with the Ancient Giant Beast bloodline, your lifespan far exceeds that of humans. Starting over will certainly allow you to reach a higher peak."

As for how difficult the second process was, Tang Ping did not elaborate.

Hearing the two methods, the three masters were shocked, their eyes burning with fervor. Although the second method was difficult, once successful, it meant being on par with S-Rank Talent Users. They were all too aware of the chasm between A-rank and S-rank, and they hadn't expected this bloodline could actually reach such a level through one's own efforts.

Alas, when they truly reached that point, perhaps they would realize how difficult the process was, not to mention the dangers of refining the Ancient Giant Beast bloodline to nourish the human bloodline.

Just starting over, becoming an ordinary person again, and wanting to reach the peak once more, how easy could that be?

Would former subordinates, relatives, and friends truly be the same as before?