"Celestial rank? I can definitely advance to the Celestial rank?" Even a figure like the Peerless Emperor — at this moment, he was no different from any common mortal, his voice trembling with emotion.
Jiang Chen, on the other hand, was perfectly composed. He nodded. "With Brother Mo's talent in reaching the Emperor realm as a rogue cultivator, breaking through to the Celestial rank will absolutely not be a problem."
"This… such a terrifying bloodline power actually exists in this world?" The Peerless Emperor was still somewhat skeptical. It wasn't that he didn't trust Jiang Chen — it was simply that this completely overturned everything he had ever known.
Jiang Chen simply smiled. "In the martial dao world, things far more wondrous than this abound. The Celestial Kun bloodline — in ancient times, it was probably quite common, wasn't it?"
The Peerless Emperor murmured with a sigh: "Ancient times were ancient times, and now is now. In the current martial dao world, barely a tenth of ancient inheritances survive. The present Human Domain probably doesn't even possess a tenth of the ancient era's foundation. I've roamed the Human Domain for all these years, and I've never once heard of a Celestial rank powerhouse within it."
Lady Yun had been shocked silent for a long while before she finally spoke: "Brother, can this Celestial bloodline truly be fused? Can Brother Mo's mortal body withstand it?"
Jiang Chen laughed. "Sister-in-law, please rest easy. If Brother Mo couldn't handle the Celestial Kun bloodline, would I dare hand it to him so rashly? The strength of this bloodline lies in its potential. Leave aside Brother Mo, a Great Emperor of his caliber — even a high-tier Sovereign realm cultivator would have a reasonable chance of refining this bloodline. Of course, for a high-tier Sovereign, the danger of fusing it would be considerably greater. As for Brother Mo, I can't say the risk is entirely nonexistent, but it's so low as to be practically negligible."
"There's still some risk?" After so many years of suffering, Lady Yun had grown more worrisome than most. It was only natural.
"Ah Yun, what are you worried about? Would my own brother harm me?" The Peerless Emperor's eyes blazed with fervent light. He rubbed his hands together, laughing somewhat sheepishly. "I just feel… accepting such an enormous favor without having earned it makes me a little ashamed. The Glazed Glass Royal Capital has so many great emperors…"
"Brother Mo, the Glazed Glass Royal Capital may have many emperors, but not everyone is suited for the Celestial Kun bloodline. You're naturally gifted in speed, and you carry no other bloodline power. That makes the Celestial Kun bloodline the perfect match for you."
Jiang Chen had not failed to consider giving the Celestial Kun bloodline to the Coiled Dragon Emperor or the Nirvana Emperor. But after careful deliberation, he had decided it was best not to — not yet.
Of the three drops of Celestial Kun bloodline, Jiang Chen had already given one to the Peacock Great Emperor. The compatibility between the Celestial Kun bloodline and the Peacock Great Emperor was absolutely the highest.
This second drop — after much careful thought, Jiang Chen had decided to give it to the Peerless Emperor. Winning over a rogue emperor, given the Peerless Emperor's standing in the rogue cultivator community, would undoubtedly bring far greater benefits than could currently be seen.
As for the third drop — who to give it to — Jiang Chen had yet to make that decision. The Coiled Dragon Emperor certainly didn't need it, since the Coiled Dragon Clan inherently possessed the True Dragon bloodline. It was simply that by the current generation, it had become exceedingly diluted. That was precisely why Jiang Chen had given the True Dragon's Blood to Young Master Ji San. Once Young Master Ji San fused with the True Dragon's Blood, his martial dao potential would be truly astonishing.
"Brother." The Peerless Emperor's eyes shone with a brilliant light as he looked earnestly at Jiang Chen. "You're giving me this heaven-sent opportunity. If I refuse it, I'm just being dishonest. I only have one question — you're giving me this Celestial Kun bloodline, but what about yourself?"
If there were only a single drop of Celestial Kun bloodline, and Jiang Chen had not even been willing to use it for himself, then no matter how much the Peerless Emperor desired it, he absolutely could not accept it. That was the Peerless Emperor's bottom line as a man.
Jiang Chen smiled. "Brother Mo, there's no need to worry about me. Since I can produce this Celestial Kun bloodline for you, naturally I have the confidence to back it up."
"Oh? So you're saying you also have an opportunity to reach the Celestial rank, Brother?" The Peerless Emperor's eyes lit up.
Since they were all among allies, and this was exactly the kind of morale-boosting moment that could rally hearts to his cause, Jiang Chen did not hedge. With full confidence, he declared: "Even without this Celestial Kun bloodline, I can still advance to the Celestial rank."
"Excellent!" The Peerless Emperor slapped his thigh and burst into laughter. "Worthy of being my, Mo Wushuang's, brother! This is exactly the kind of confidence I admire!"
It had to be said — Jiang Chen's brand of confidence had won the Peerless Emperor over completely.
"In that case, if I keep dithering, it'll just be dishonesty. I accept this Celestial Kun bloodline. And this immense debt of gratitude — I will remember it!"
The Peerless Emperor's eyes reddened, clearly overcome with emotion.
For the past several thousand years in the Human Domain, everyone knew that the Emperor realm was essentially the ceiling. Occasionally, one would hear of veteran Emperor realm powerhouses who had vanished without a trace — rumored to have achieved the Celestial rank and departed for other lands.
But whether it was truly possible to advance to the Celestial rank, whether Celestial rank powerhouses actually existed in this world — the Peerless Emperor had no certainty. After all, he was a rogue cultivator, not one of those powerhouses backed by a major faction. Those major faction cultivators might have reclusive emperors within their sects who could leave behind clues about the Celestial rank realm. A lone rogue cultivator like the Peerless Emperor had no such access.
Now, having received this sliver of Celestial rank opportunity from Jiang Chen, the Peerless Emperor — in the deepest depths of his heart — had no desire to refuse, and no ability to refuse either.