"The Devouring Emperor?" Jie Tian's expression shifted.
That name was unfamiliar to him — it was genuinely the first time he had heard of the Devouring Emperor.
But it certainly didn't sound like an ordinary title.
"The Devouring Emperor possessed extraordinarily powerful strength, but his name was not particularly renowned during the Ancient Era, because he harbored his own ambitions."
"During the Ancient Era, the universally acknowledged strongest Spirit World Master was the Spirit World Emperor."
"In order to surpass the Spirit World Emperor and become the strongest Spirit World Master, the Devouring Emperor searched far and wide for treasures that could increase his power. That is why legends about him were scarce during the Ancient Era."
"In the end, the Devouring Emperor used the many treasures he had collected to forge two secret treasures capable of transforming his power."
"One was a secret treasure that replicated the King's Bloodline, which has already merged into your body."
"The other is this — the Devouring Scepter, forged specifically for the Devouring Bloodline."
"It is unclear whether it was due to excessive mental strain or some other reason, but after the Devouring Emperor crafted these two secret treasures, his lifespan came to its end."
"But this worked in your favor."
"From the moment you were born, you fused with that secret treasure that replicated the King's Bloodline."
"And over these years, I have continuously been strengthening the power of your Devouring Bloodline."
"Your starting point already far surpasses that of the Devouring Emperor."
"Moreover, you now have this Devouring Scepter, forged specifically for the Devouring Bloodline."
"The reason I was unwilling to hand this over to you before was that your cultivation was far too weak. But now your Devouring Bloodline has partially awakened — although you are a sixth-rank True Dragon, you already possess the strength of a ninth-rank True Dragon."
"With some effort, you should be able to activate this Devouring Scepter," Jie Tianran said.
"This scepter's power is incredibly formidable. If I activate it, wouldn't that mean no one beneath the Heavenly Dragon realm could stand against me?" Jie Tian asked.
"Beneath the Heavenly Dragon realm?" Jie Tianran smiled faintly.
"Even if you activate it at the peak of True Dragon strength, you would obtain power that an early-stage Heavenly Dragon could not match."
Hearing these words, Jie Tian's eyes went wide.
Not even an early-stage Heavenly Dragon could match it?
Then he could roam freely throughout the entire cultivation world.
After all, the Heavenly Dragon and Heavenly God realms had previously been nothing but legends.
"According to the records left behind by the Devouring Emperor, your current strength only allows you to activate it — the side effects are certainly present and far from negligible."
"So I am leaving it to you as a lifeline. Unless you are left with absolutely no other choice, do not activate it."
With that said, Jie Tianran handed the Devouring Scepter to Jie Tian.
Jie Tian received the Devouring Scepter with both hands, his eyes brimming with wild joy. "Tian'er doesn't know how to repay Grandfather's guidance and nurturing."
"If you truly wish to repay me, then accomplish the great endeavor that the Devouring Emperor failed to complete — become the strongest Spirit World Master of this era, and help Grandfather lead the Seven Realms Sacred Palace to the pinnacle of this cultivation world," Jie Tianran said.
"Tian'er will absolutely not fail Grandfather's expectations." Jie Tian gripped the Devouring Scepter tightly, showing his resolve.
If before he had felt somewhat disheartened at not possessing the King's Bloodline, then now he actually felt a measure of fortune.
Perhaps this Devouring Bloodline could truly allow him to ascend to even greater heights.
"Tian'er, don't take this as Grandfather trying to dampen your spirits, but if you want to walk this path, you must be ruthless enough."
"'The strong prey upon the weak' — you need to engrave those words into your bones. Anything or anyone that poses a threat to you demands that you make the right decision immediately."
Jie Tianran spoke with grave emphasis.
"Grandfather, rest assured. Tian'er will absolutely not disappoint your expectations."
"As far as I'm concerned, apart from Grandfather, I don't care about the life or death of anyone else in this world," Jie Tian said.
"Truly?" Jie Tianran asked.
"I swear it to the Heavens — it is absolutely the truth." Jie Tian made a swearing gesture.