Chapter 1682: Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice

"Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice?"

Hearing those words from Bright King Qi Huang's mouth, Li Luo was briefly stunned, then said thoughtfully, "An opportunity related to the dragon race?"

From the name alone, one could tell this opportunity was related to the dragon race, which did pique Li Luo's interest somewhat. After all, he truly did share an extremely deep bond with the dragon race—dragon blood flowed within his body, and in a certain sense, he could be considered a dragon descendant.

Bright King Qi Huang nodded and said, "The so-called 'Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice' is the most ancient and grandest ritual of the dragon race. It is activated with the blood of ten thousand dragons, and those within the ritual can temper their own bodies with that blood, pushing their physical strength to an extraordinarily terrifying level. Moreover, and most important of all, if one can draw out the soul of the Dragon Ancestor, one will receive a kind of gift."

"It is called the 'Dragon Ancestor Sacred Soul Seal.'"

"With the blessing of the Dragon Ancestor's soul, one's strength can briefly surge—especially the body's toughness, which can even barely withstand a single strike of Li Li Tianwang-level power. And most important of all, the dragon race's soul can strengthen one's foundation, and this foundation will raise the probability of breaking through to the Li Li Tianwang realm in the future. As for you, if you wish to charge at the Peerless Nine-Pin, this Dragon Ancestor Sacred Soul Seal can also provide enhancement."

Hearing that this thing could actually help him increase his success rate of forging the Peerless Nine-Pin, Li Luo's breathing instantly grew Coarse and Heavy by two degrees, and at the same time his gaze toward Qi Huang grew fervent. The opportunity this man had brought was indeed no small matter.

"This 'Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice,' even across the dragon race's long history, has been activated only a few times. After all, it requires the loss of ten thousand dragons' essence blood, so they only carry it out under certain extreme situations that might threaten the very survival of the dragon race."

Li Luo nodded slightly. What extreme situation could be more perilous than the opening of the Converging War? After all, the erosion of the Dark World would not care whether you were an Essence Beast or a human—wherever it passed, everything was annihilated.

Clearly, the dragon race had also sensed the crisis over these years, and to strengthen their clan's foundation, they had decided to activate this "Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice."

"Our Outer Shenzhou learned of it and negotiated with the dragon race, hoping to obtain some slots for the blood sacrifice. We don't dare ask for the so-called 'Dragon Ancestor Sacred Soul Seal,' but if we could let some of our top king-realm experts temper their bodies within the blood sacrifice, it would also strengthen their power, giving us one more measure of foundation in the fight against the Dark World."

"But the dragon race refused from the start." Speaking to this point, Qi Huang also felt somewhat helpless. The dragon race was the sovereign among Essence Beast races—arrogant in temperament and difficult to deal with.

"Later we had to ask Jiang Li Tianwang and the others to step in and negotiate with several Li Li Tianwang-level beings of the dragon race. At the same time, Outer Shenzhou paid out a large amount of top-grade cultivation resources as compensation to the dragon race, and only then did they grant three slots for the blood sacrifice."

"However, they also had a condition: only those who possess a high-grade dragon aspect are qualified to participate in the blood sacrifice, or else they would consider the bloodline defiled."

Li Luo's eyes instantly blazed with heat. This slot was fated to be his! After all, when it came to high-grade dragon aspects, who could be more noble than him, bearer of the Upper Nine-Pin Celestial Dragon Aspect?!

No wonder Bright King had brought him this opportunity—the condition was practically tailor-made for him.

Too coincidental. So coincidental that Li Luo could not help but suspect whether the Great-Great-Great Grandmother had exerted some influence behind the scenes. After all, she was the Celestial Dragon Li Tianwang, and her status within the dragon race must surely be at the very top tier.

Meeting Li Luo's gaze, Bright King smiled and said, "For this slot, you are indeed the most suitable candidate. Moreover, when you emerged from seclusion earlier, you slew the Black Demon King and severely wounded the Holy Banner and White Scorpion, two three-crowned demon kings. This feat is dazzling even among the many kings of Outer Shenzhou, so giving you this slot, no one within Outer Shenzhou can say anything against it."

"Many thanks, President Qi Huang." Li Luo solemnly cupped his fists, his face full of gratitude. The opportunity the man had brought was no small matter—it could allow him to raise his strength once more before the Withering-Flourishing Aspect battle arrived. Even if he could not advance to Peerless Nine-Pin, his own combat power could still improve further, so that when he faced beings like Candle Yin Ming Wang in the future, he would have the qualification to stand against them head-on.

"In these perilous times, we can only do our utmost to enhance every ounce of strength we have, in order to hold fast to this world." Bright King sighed softly. To find ways to deal with the Dark World's "Ten Calamity Demon Kings," he had nearly racked his brains trying to strengthen the foundation of the Ten Great Outer Shenzhou.

And Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge both had this potential, so naturally he would give them his full support.

Li Luo could not help but feel a measure of admiration as well. This Bright King truly did possess the same leaderly bearing as Jiang Li Tianwang. When the many Li Li Tianwang of the Academy Alliance retreated into the Wang Hou battlefield, he had stepped forward to shoulder the duty of protecting Outer Shenzhou—such a person was always worthy of respect.

This also explained why Bright King held extremely high prestige within the Academy Alliance, to the point that even Dean Wang Xuanjin deferred to him.

At this moment Bright King looked toward Jiang Jiang Qinge again and said with a gentle smile, "As for Lady Goddess, if Li Luo goes to the dragon race, what do you plan to do next?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge hesitated slightly. She actually wanted to follow Li Luo, but if both of them left the Eastern Region Outer Shenzhou, the Eastern Region Alliance would likely face some wavering of hearts.

The stability of the Eastern Region Alliance also represented the stability of Daxia, and ultimately the stability of House Luolan Mansion.

"I'll stay and hold down the Eastern Region Alliance. During this time, I'll also do my best to raise my strength and step into the peak of Peerless Eight-Pin as soon as possible." In the end, Jiang Jiang Qinge said with some reluctance.

Li Luo held her soft, tender hand and soothed her, "Sister Jiang Jiang Qinge, I'm sorry for the hardship. I'll hurry back as fast as I can."

Bright King nodded lightly and said, "Later I will dispatch some king-realm experts from Outer Shenzhou to come to the Eastern Region Outer Shenzhou to hold the fort and provide support, easing the pressure on Lady Goddess."

"Additionally, some top-grade cultivation resources suited to the light attribute will be sent over as well. I hope they will be of help to Lady Goddess's cultivation."

Li Luo sighed with feeling and said, "President Qi Huang, your charm in my heart has already surpassed Old Wang's."

Bright King laughed despite himself. Old Wang? Was he referring to that fellow Wang Xuanjin?

This Li Luo was indeed rather amusing.

Bright King took out a golden token. Mysterious luster flowed across the token's surface, and within the radiant light, vast Outer Shenzhou seemed to flicker in and out of view. He handed the item to Li Luo: "Once you're ready on your end, you may take this Outer Shenzhou Token and head to the dragon race on your own. I hope this opportunity will raise your strength. When the time comes, I'm still counting on you to truly help me intercept one of the 'Ten Calamity Demon Kings.'"

"The dragon race is located in the northern reaches of Xuanling Outer Shenzhou. Given your current strength, I suppose you don't need any escort, do you?"

Li Luo hurriedly accepted the Outer Shenzhou Token and solemnly agreed.

With all tasks completed, Bright King did not intend to linger, for there were still many important matters at Outer Shenzhou requiring his oversight, and so he prepared to take his leave.

Only before departing, his gaze turned toward Jiang Jiang Qinge, a clear light flowing in his eyes, and he smiled with a slight cupped-fist salute.

"I salute the light. May the light of this world endure forever."

He nodded and bowed slightly.

Then his figure transformed into a streak of flowing light and vanished into thin air.

Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge exchanged a glance, and in their hearts they already understood—this Bright King had perhaps truly sensed the traces of a "Pseudo Ten-Pin" Light Aspect.