Although
In the blink of an eye, a full month had passed. During that month, Jiang Wushang's cultivation had risen from first-grade Half-emperor all the way to seventh-grade Half-emperor — just one grade below
To achieve such a dramatic leap in a single month was nothing short of miraculous.
However, while Jiang Wushang had reaped such rewards,
In just one month, he had wasted away to skin and bones. He had aged so dramatically that most of his hair had fallen out, his skin was wrinkled beyond recognition, and his complexion was pale as paper with not a trace of color — he looked like a walking corpse.
What's more, his own cultivation had regressed from seventh-grade Martial Emperor to sixth-grade Martial Emperor, and at this moment his condition was exceedingly frail.
All of this was thanks to the power of the bloodline. In other words, what Jiang Wushang had gained was exactly what Duan Jidao had lost.
"Haa…" Finally, Duan Jidao stopped. Not because Jiang Wushang couldn't continue receiving the inheritance, but because his own stamina had given out — he needed to rest for a period of days before he could resume the transfer. Otherwise, before the inheritance was complete, he would die.
"Lord Duan, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, it's nothing." Despite his frail body, Duan Jidao looked quite pleased. He gazed at Chu Feng and said: "Young friend Chu Feng, I truly have you to thank. Without your help, I would never have been able to pass on a full half of my bloodline power to Wushang in one go."
"It looks like I won't need many more sessions — just two more, and I'll be able to pass the Emperor's bloodline power to Wushang completely."
"Once I've fulfilled the Emperor's task, I can finally go to Qirou in peace." As he spoke these words, his gaze toward Chu Feng was filled with gratitude — thanks to Chu Feng's help, he could complete his mission ahead of schedule.
"You flatter me, Lord Duan. I only did what needed to be done." Although Chu Feng knew that Duan Jidao would die sooner or later, seeing him in such a state still weighed heavily on his heart.
They hadn't known each other long, but he could tell that Duan Jidao was a good man who valued bonds and justice, someone with a strong sense of duty. Otherwise, he never would have forced himself to keep living through unimaginable suffering — all to find a worthy successor for the Emperor's power.
"Lord Duan, I've failed you." After stepping out of the formation, Jiang Wushang dropped to his knees before Duan Jidao with a thud, tears streaming down his face. Of everyone present, he felt the most guilt — after all, it was because of him that Duan Jidao had ended up like this.
"Wushang, get up. Don't feel guilty — you've fulfilled my wish. You've given me exactly what I wanted." Duan Jidao helped Jiang Wushang to his feet.
"Thank you for your selfless devotion, Lord Duan. I will never forget your great kindness for as long as I live." Jiang Wushang was still crying uncontrollably.
"Don't thank me. If anything, you should thank your good brother Chu Feng. If not for him, this old fool would have ended up passing the Emperor's most precious bloodline to
At that moment, both Jiang Wushang and Yin Gongfu turned their gazes toward Chu Feng. It wasn't just Jiang Wushang — even Yin Gongfu was deeply grateful to Chu Feng. Had it not been for him, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
Rumble—!
Rumble—!
But at that very moment, a series of thunderous booms suddenly echoed from outside.
Hearing those sounds, Yin Gongfu and the others all froze. It was obvious — someone was attacking this place.
"Is it the Demon Python Royal Clan?" Through his Heavenly Eyes, Chu Feng could see the scene outside directly.
He never could have imagined that Demon Python Guang had arrived at this location leading the full army of the Demon Python Royal Clan. Not only had he come, but two of the Royal Clan's War Faction elders had come as well.
And beyond these few prominent figures of the Demon Python Royal Clan, there were hundreds of thousands of armored soldiers filling the ranks of their vast army.