Chapter 989: Dragon Emperor Seal

Upon hearing that one must reach the Dou Emperor realm before the former could possibly be revived, Lin Feng felt instant disappointment.

However, when he learned that the former actually had a method to let him restrain the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, Lin Feng was overjoyed, quickly bowed and said, "Please, senior, explain plainly!"

"I can split myself once, letting one of my thoughts reside within you. In that way, you'll possess a trump comparable to a four‑star, even a five‑star card. Then you can temporarily rely on that thought of mine to have the Heavenly Demon Phoenix tribe serve you for a while."

"As for the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, I possess their Dragon Emperor token, the Dragon Emperor Seal. With this item and your familiarity with the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, I can have them do something for you; it won't be difficult."

As he spoke, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief flipped his palm, and a fist‑sized purplish‑gold metal seal appeared in his hand.

"Dragon Emperor Seal?"

Seeing the purplish‑gold seal, Lin Feng's face immediately showed a faint puzzlement.

It isn't mentioned in the original work, is it?

Then, looking closely, he saw the metal seal was entirely purplish‑gold, and beneath it was a perfectly square metallic cube.

However, because the side bearing inscriptions faced down, Lin Feng could not tell what characters were carved underneath.

Around the cube, though, some patterns were engraved.

From those patterns, the intended message seemed to be about imperial succession.

Next, his gaze rose upward, and perched atop the cube was a miniature Tai Xu Ancient Dragon.

That Tai Xu Ancient Dragon served both as decoration and as a handle.

Nevertheless, there was no gap at all between the small dragon and the metal cube beneath it.

Clearly, the metal seal was carved from a single large piece of metal.

Strangely, though it looked extraordinary, Lin Feng sensed no fluctuation from it.

It was as if the item were merely an ordinary metal seal.

"Your bloodline is truly unusual. This Dragon Emperor Seal exerts a strong bloodline suppression on the Tai Xu Ancient Dragons, yet you can completely ignore it."

Seeing that Lin Feng felt no pressure from the appearance of the Dragon Emperor Seal in his hand, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief's brows lifted lightly, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.

Originally, Zhu Kun and his group used this item as a formation eye, deploying a grand array that caused even a half‑Emperor‑level her to feel a faint bloodline suppression.

But this youngster, despite possessing the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan's spatial talent, is completely unaffected by anything that suppresses Tai Xu Ancient Dragons.

Such a strange bloodline, even she has never seen before.

"Bloodline suppression?"

Hearing this, Lin Feng's face instantly showed a hint of confusion.

He truly felt no trace of bloodline suppression from this item.

If the former hadn't mentioned it, he would have thought this was just an ordinary token.

Speaking of bloodlines, he suddenly recalled that he had previously extracted some strange energy from the bodies of those two Ancient Clan Dou Patriarchs.

Afterwards, he even absorbed that energy to boost his strength.

At that point, he curiously asked, "Senior, do you know if, after killing members of the Dou Emperor families, burning their corpses with exotic fire can extract an energy that enhances a person's power?"

"From what I recall, members of the Dou Emperor families—especially those whose bloodline reaches the fourth grade—do not easily lose their Dou Emperor bloodline. The energy you mentioned may well be the Dou Emperor bloodline within those two Dou Patriarchs."

At this point, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief frowned and continued, "However, those Dou Emperor bloodlines can generally only be extracted and used by those who share the same bloodline through certain secret techniques. For those of different bloodlines, even if they kill those imperial clan members and extract it, it's useless."

"Aside from the Swallowing Spirit Clan, I have not heard of anyone who can absorb energy from other imperial Dou Emperor bloodlines."

While speaking, the former's face also showed a hint of puzzlement.

Hearing that, Lin Feng's face instantly displayed shock, and he asked, "So does that mean I'm a member of the Swallowing Spirit Clan?"

At this point, he felt completely bewildered.

He didn't understand how, being a flesh‑body from Blue Star who transmigrated, he could become a Swallowing Spirit Clan member.

"No, I dealt with the Swallowing Spirit Clan plenty in my past life. I can sense that you are not a Swallowing Spirit Clan member."

Looking at the bewildered Lin Feng, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief shook his head, denying the former's statement.

Hearing this, Lin Feng scratched his head, saying with confusion, "But then why can I absorb the bloodlines of other Dou Emperor families?"

"I don't know, but I do know that if one belongs to the Swallowing Spirit Clan, then after devouring other Dou Emperor bloodlines, one can enhance one's own Dou Emperor bloodline and strength. Yet in you, I sense no trace of any Dou Emperor bloodline at all."

"I think that after you absorbed those Dou Emperor bloodlines, you didn't inherit them; you merely took in the energy."

At this point, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief's face also showed a deep incomprehension.

The phenomenon on the former's body is indeed rather strange.

Even she cannot figure out what bloodline the other possesses.

"Nevertheless, you'd better not casually provoke them, even though you say that after killing members of the Dou Emperor families you can devour their energy to ascend."

"But those Dou Emperor families have been passed down since antiquity; unless a Dou Emperor bloodline is exhausted, the number of Dou Saints within their clans remains plentiful. Your foundation is too shallow; fighting them, I don't think you'll gain any advantage."

Hearing this, Lin Feng gave a wry smile, then shook his head, "I don't really want to provoke those strong foes either, but we're born as opposites; even if I don't seek them out, they'll eventually come after me."

"Oh, born as opposites. I don't know how many ancient races remain outside now, but among them, aside from the clan called Ancient Clan that has provoked you, the other families don't seem to hold any grudge against you."

Hearing the former say that, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief instantly became puzzled.

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly as he said gravely, "Because I'm a class enemy to them; they're born to look down on me, a low‑born who strives to leap like a carp over the dragon gate."

"Class enemy? Can you elaborate?"

Hearing this brand‑new term, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief's interest was instantly piqued, and he looked at Lin Feng with curiosity.

"Heh, it's actually simple. Today's Dou Qi Continent has seven Dou Emperor families, which we call the Ancient Seven Clans. These seven families unite to slaughter other non‑bloodline Dou Saints, then devour their power or support puppet factions, seizing most of the Central Plains' territory and resources, and blocking the advancement paths of non‑bloodline beings."

At this point, Lin Feng's gaze dimmed as he continued, "They commit every possible evil to ensure perpetual rule over the Dou Qi Continent, which has caused a severe regression in the continent today."

"Even without mentioning ancient times, around the era you belong to there were still many non‑bloodline Dou Saints on the Dou Qi Continent, but now they're few, and the culprits are those Ancient Seven Clans!"

"Senior, you say that as a low‑born non‑bloodline who hopes to break through to Dou Saint, isn't I, who opposes those profiteers, naturally a born enemy?"

At this point, a cold smile curled on Lin Feng's lips.

"Hmm, that's true. Their actions seem aimed at keeping the continent's condition permanent, allowing their families to forever thrive and look down on all beings. Yet you refuse to be their dog, or to stay stagnant; thus you're destined to be enemies."

After a moment of thought, the Heavenly Phoenix Tribe Chief immediately nodded in agreement.

She continued, "You are like a slave who has escaped your present life to become a superior person's slave, while those ancient races are like masters who want their subordinates to labor for them forever for free and give everything. This pattern has been running for thousands of years. If you try to break this rule, I think you will inevitably face their full‑scale attack."

Heh, I had already thought of that. My several wives also possess the qualification to become Dou Saints. And judging from how the Ancient Seven Races have acted in the past, I think those people cannot accommodate the few of us.

At that point, a flash of murderous intent briefly crossed Lin Feng's eyes, and he continued, "After all, I don't want to spend a lifetime in the Dou Zun Realm."

And his words were all sincere.

He originally thought that the Ancient Seven Races essentially monopolized all the saint‑making resources on the continent, which is why the number of non‑bloodline Dou Saints on the Dou Qi Continent kept decreasing.

But ever since he learned that millennium‑old history from Zhao Ran,

he knew that the ancient races probably could not accommodate the few of them as a couple.

After all, once he and his several wives mature, and with the many alchemists in the family,

even a forced stacking would guarantee that everyone in the family becomes a Dou Saint strongman.

Even the Ancient Seven Races could not tolerate the original "Five Clans and Seven Sects," and they harshly weakened the latter.

With seven or eight Dou Saint strongmen in their family, they intend to harshly weaken the Ancient Seven Races as well.

But Lin Feng does not want to see himself, just after becoming a Dou Saint, immediately reunite in the Underworld with his several wives.

Therefore, he has only prepared in advance.

And if his strength later becomes sufficient, he wouldn't mind becoming a "Soul Clan" once, to properly cleanse some Dou Emperor families.

"Ruling the Dou Qi Continent is indeed a huge temptation. If I had, in my lifetime, dominated the entire Dou Qi Continent and eliminated other threats, I think I would also choose their path—after all, eternally ruling the continent would let my family become the most prestigious lineage generation after generation. I, too, cannot resist that!"

At that point, the Phoenix Clan leader clicked his tongue.

Not to mention ruling the Dou Qi Continent; even some minor royal families, for the throne, can commit fratricide and patricide.

As for reputation, it means nothing in the face of those interests.

"So, I've had enough of the previous life; this time I don't want to live in a world where the aristocratic descendants remain aristocrats forever and the low‑born remain low forever. This time I want to rise and become a superior person, not like those non‑bloodline Dou Saints who live daily under the shadow of death."

While speaking, Lin Feng spread his hands, a helpless expression on his face.

Before learning those secrets from Zhao Ran, he had always been focused on quickly becoming a Dou Saint strongman, then forming alliances, and when the Gu Di Dong Fu finally opened, seizing the Imperial Essence Incubator Pill or the inheritance of the ancient Emperor Tuoshe.

But now he knows that among the Ancient Seven Races, the danger is not only the Soul Clan.

Other families likewise will not watch him grow step by step.

Don't be fooled by those people; they usually hide in their own little worlds, appearing harmless in everything.

But as soon as you let them sense a threat, they will immediately launch a frenzied attack.

As for the Phoenix Clan leader that day, after hearing the former's words, he immediately asked curiously, "So, how strong are those Ancient Seven Races you mentioned?"

Heh, they can't compare to your era's predecessors; the strongest were only the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan.

Then Lin Feng gave a brief rundown of the Ancient Seven Races' information.

"I didn't expect that the requirements to dominate the Dou Qi Continent are already this low."

Hearing this, the Phoenix Clan leader let out a sigh.

At this moment, she finally understood what Lin Feng's earlier "great regression" meant.

Compared with those who once tried every means to climb up, today's Dou Qi Continent is more like a competition of who's the most rotten.

"Fine, let's drop this. Take the Dragon Emperor's Seal. Zhu Kun is trapped now; I doubt the ancient Dragon Clan is peaceful inside. If you use this to help Zhu Kun's daughter deal with the other troublemakers, I think you'll be able to leverage this huge merit to accomplish many things."

As he spoke, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan leader extended his palm forward, and the metal seal in his hand instantly flew out, landing directly in front of Lin Feng.

Seeing this, Lin Feng hurriedly caught it.

"Huh, this Dragon Emperor's Seal really has a few peculiar aspects."

Looking at the metal seal that fell into his hand, Lin Feng's expression changed slightly.

Because the moment he grasped it, he immediately felt a dragon's might emanating from the purple‑gold seal, a genuine human soul's dragon aura.

This dragon might rose silently from his heart without any sign, leaving no trace, no visible form, truly possessing a few mysterious qualities.