Chapter 1174: Chapter 1174
Divine Might Heavenly King never dreamed that a simple contest would lead him to discover a wandering Tian Shen Royal Family bloodline; this was truly a pleasant surprise.
One must realize that although the Heavenly God Clan is powerful, they are not numerous in the Heavenly Realm. Despite their innate power, there is a major drawback: few offspring, and their bloodline easily degrades when combined with non-clan individuals.
Once degraded, it is irreversible.
Only the Tian Shen Royal Family can ensure that the first, second, and even third generations inherit the Tian Shen bloodline, meaning that a Tian Shen Royal can give birth to countless Heavenly God Clan members.
However, individuals from the Tian Shen Royal Family are even rarer, and each one is priceless to the Heavenly God Clan. Even if a member is a wastrel, they must be immediately protected.
This is the fundamental basis for the proliferation and inheritance of the Heavenly God Clan. Any matter involving the Tian Shen Royal Family is of utmost importance.
"Lord, is this Taiyi truly from the Tian Shen Royal Family?" Jidu was also stunned. He could not believe this scene, as it was too surreal.
A human having electrical bloodline power was understandable, but being able to manifest a hundred-zhang divine body was absurd.
"The fact is right before your eyes. Could the divine body be fake?" Divine Might Heavenly King took a deep breath to calm himself down: "The upcoming battle shall cease. Expel all Rakshasa from the world boat. I must personally re-enter the Life and Death Secret Realm for confirmation."
"If it’s indeed a Tian Shen Royal Family bloodline, this is a serious matter."
After saying that, he couldn’t be bothered with anything else and immediately vanished from the spot. After a few streaks of lightning flashed by, the figure of the Divine Might Heavenly King appeared in the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm.
"Immediately shut down the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm Array." A captain of the Boat Protection Team reacted swiftly and gave the order.
Subsequently, the Array was closed.
The scene of the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm immediately vanished, invisible to all.
Following the order, Jidu quickly led a group of Heavenly Generals away from the place to execute the Heavenly King’s command by expelling the Rakshasa from the world boat.
Though this would offend the Rakshasa Clan, if this Taiyi is indeed a Tian Shen Royal Family bloodline, offending them doesn’t matter.
"And treat that Dragon Girl well too." A captain of the Boat Protection Team added, though she was just a Mixed Blood Dragon Girl, she was close to Taiyi. She might have the chance to birth a Tian Shen Clan offspring.
In short, until the matter is clarified, everything must be treated with importance.
Within the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm.
Li Yi, after defeating the Rakshasa Royal Family expert, felt relieved. Through these battles, he started understanding his own strength. He confidently acknowledged that he was strong, even within the Heavenly General Realm.
All of this, Li Yi knew, wasn’t due to his efforts but rather the result of an incredible fortune. He bathed in the blood of a terrifying being, laying an unparalleled foundation. Now, not only did he learn Magic Divine Power quickly, but even the power released from his divine body exceeded previous levels.
Even experts of the Heavenly Realm would not escape defeat before him.
"Who?" Suddenly, Li Yi turned and shouted, unleashing endless purple lightning strikes.
He distinctly sensed that the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm’s door hadn’t opened, and the fourth battle had yet to begin. Yet, he sensed another presence nearby, which shocked him.
In the endless purple thunder sea, a man approximately four meters tall, handsome and noble, wrapped with a lightning snake, bathed in the thunder sea, flew over.
Releasing only a slight amount of mighty power, the lightning couldn’t touch him.
"Divine Might Heavenly King?" Upon seeing this person, Li Yi’s pupils narrowed in shock.
"Correct, it’s me." Divine Might Heavenly King nodded with a smile, examining the divine body towering a hundred zhang high, sensing the unique ancient aura and the suppressive power from the purple divine blood.
His judgment was correct. This human cultivator named Taiyi was indeed an authentic Tian Shen Royal.
Although he didn’t understand why Taiyi’s Heavenly God Clan characteristics weren’t evident, it didn’t matter as long as he belonged to the Tian Shen Royal.
"I wonder why the Heavenly King suddenly appeared?" Li Yi immediately performed the Big and Small Ruyi Skill, retracting his divine body. He then cupped his hands and paid respects: "I have already adhered to the previous agreement and won three battles."
"Set aside the contest with the Rakshasa Clan for now, watch this." With these words, Divine Might Heavenly King’s figure suddenly expanded, transforming into a towering three hundred-zhang giant.
This giant commanded lightning, controlled storm thunder, showcasing the majesty of the Heavenly God Clan.
Upon witnessing this scene, Li Yi was momentarily stunned, a thought immediately surfaced in his mind: "Is the opponent also a One God from the Barbaric World?"
"No, that’s not right. The Barbaric World isn’t connected to the Heavenly Realm, this Divine Might Heavenly King must be someone native to the Heavenly Realm."
"Then how did a One God from the Barbaric World come into existence? Could it be a bloodline that flowed out from the Heavenly Realm?"
"But the Heavenly Realm has the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane, and the beings of the Heavenly Realm shouldn’t be able to cross realms."
"... It’s also possible that the opponent has some special means to cross realms."
In an instant, many thoughts flooded Li Yi’s mind.
Nevertheless, after showcasing the divine body, Divine Might Heavenly King quickly retracted it, like Li Yi’s Big and Small Ruyi Skill, naturally possessing the ability to alter their physique.
After all, maneuvering a divine body of three hundred feet tall in the Heavenly Realm can be inconvenient at times.
"Taiyi, did you fail to see clearly?" Divine Might Heavenly King said, "You are not merely a Human Clan cultivator; you are a member of our Heavenly God Clan. The form you just took is the true form of our Heavenly God Clan."
Li Yi’s expression changed slightly, "I’m a member of the Heavenly God Clan? How come I didn’t know that?"
"The Heavenly Realm is vast, and it’s quite normal for the bloodline of the Heavenly God Clan to mingle with the Human Clan. It’s understandable that you didn’t know. However, your bloodline is very special, like an atavism, no longer an ordinary member of the Heavenly God Clan but comparable to our Heavenly God Royal Family bloodline," said the Divine Might Heavenly King.
"Heavenly God Royal Family?" Li Yi was slightly stunned.
He then thought of the baptism by the purple blood.
Could it really have forcibly transformed my Thunder God bloodline to the level of a Heavenly God Royal Family bloodline? If so, then it truly would be an incredible fortune.
"I don’t know if I belong to the Heavenly God Royal Family; I only know that when my bloodline power becomes strong enough, there will be a trial of tribulation. After passing the trial, I’ll possess a hundred-foot divine body," Li Yi said.
Divine Might Heavenly King laughed heartily, "That’s right, that’s right. You’ve gone through the Divinity Tribulation. After overcoming it, you become a legitimate member of the Heavenly God Clan."
"Not only you need to undergo tribulation, but I also need to undergo it, as well as other Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals under my command. Of course, some fail the tribulation, they’re too weak to become true members of the Heavenly God Clan."
He was in a good mood, eager to convey such monumental news to Emperor Haoguang, confident the emperor would surely reward him for it.
"Where are we going? Aren’t we supposed to fight the Rakshasa Clan?" Li Yi asked.
"The Rakshasa Clan has already lost three battles in a row, utterly defeated. How are they qualified to challenge a member of the Heavenly God Royal Family? If they are wise, they should retreat quietly. Otherwise, I do not mind slaying that Prison Awakening Heavenly King and burying all the Rakshasa Clan under the World Boat," said the Divine Might Heavenly King, his domineering attitude dismissing the Rakshasa Clan entirely.
Upon hearing this, Li Yi couldn’t help but have a glint in his eyes.
He wasn’t stupid and quickly realized the fundamental reason for this change.
That reason was his newfound status as a Heavenly God Royal Family member, a status that seemed particularly special and highly valued within the Heavenly God Clan of the Heavenly Realm.
Nonetheless, the words of the Divine Might Heavenly King further confirmed for Li Yi that the One God of the Barbaric World is equivalent to the Heavenly God Clan of the Heavenly Realm, similar to how the Purple Dragon Demon God of the Demon God Realm is essentially a True Dragon, sharing the same roots as the True Dragon Clan of the Heavenly Realm.
The Heavenly Realm has existed for countless millennia, so some bloodlines being passed to other worlds is normal.
"Having the status of a Heavenly God Royal Family member now should be nothing but beneficial," Li Yi thought to himself as he walked. Fınd the newest release on novel·fire·net
The two left the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm.
But as soon as they stepped out, a fierce and murderous aura rushed towards them.
"Divine Might Heavenly King, what do you mean by interrupting the duel forcefully? Has the Heavenly God Clan abandoned its integrity?" Prison Awakening Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan appeared, aflame with anger and murderous intent, leading his Rakshasa followers to seek justice.
"Speak respectfully, Prison Awakening Heavenly King."
Divine Might Heavenly King stepped forward, shielding Li Yi from the Heavenly King’s aura, and said coldly, "When did I ever break my word? Your Rakshasa Clan has lost already, three times over. Is there any point in continuing this battle?"
"I’ve taken a liking to this Taiyi, and I’m going to recruit him into the Boat Protection Team. From now on, he is one of us. If you still wish to challenge him, you are opposing the entire Heavenly God Clan aboard the World Boat. Consider the consequences carefully."
He couldn’t possibly allow a member of the Heavenly God Royal Family to be exposed to danger. If anything were to happen, Emperor Haoguang would surely skin him alive.
"Divine Might Heavenly King, even if you wish to recruit him, you must wait until the battle is over. Who says the Rakshasa Clan is out of champions?" the Prison Awakening Heavenly King’s face was contorted with anger.
He had lost two of his capable subordinates in quick succession, even the Rakshasa Royal Family’s San Ye had perished. If he didn’t take down this Taiyi today, he would face execution by the Rakshasa Emperor upon his return.
He might as well risk it and fight to the death.
He didn’t expect the Divine Might Heavenly King to suddenly change his mind and forcefully protect the other side.
"Oh, even your royal family experts have been defeated. I wonder who else you can use?" the Divine Might Heavenly King sneered and glanced towards the approaching Boat Protection Team in the distance.
It was clear that the Boat Protection Team had failed to drive off the Rakshasa, but he could understand. With a Heavenly King among the Rakshasa, if they were determined to cause trouble, there really was no way to stop them.
He secretly transmitted orders to Jidu to report the situation regarding Li Yi to Emperor Haoguang.
Even though he wasn’t afraid of the Prison Awakening Heavenly King, matters concerning the Heavenly God Royal Family required caution.
"I have plenty under my command; she will challenge Taiyi next. This battle continues." Prison Awakening Heavenly King reached behind him and brought forth a figure.
It was a supremely alluring Female Rakshasa, although her strength was also at the Heavenly General level, she was clearly no match for the first Rakshasa veteran.
Divine Might Heavenly King’s eyes narrowed, immediately realizing the other party intended to stall for time, waiting for more Rakshasa reinforcements.
This meant that when the World Boat next docked, more Rakshasa would board.
"So, the other side has also realized that Taiyi’s identity is no ordinary matter?" thought the Divine Might Heavenly King.
Yet, this was only natural; Prison Awakening Heavenly King was a seasoned Heavenly King, naturally familiar with the Heavenly God Clan. His own series of unusual actions likely raised the other’s suspicions.