The ruins of Blood Moon City, now known as the Cursed Land, hold an ominous reputation. The reasons for this are not entirely clear, but there is a common legend surrounding it. According to the legend, it is said that the traitorous Liang Yifei, conspired with the devils, allowing them to invade and wreak havoc upon the world.
The heavenly dao, the order of the world, couldn't endure the devil's invasion, it responded with punishment in the form of lightning that struck all corners of the world, killing many demons. However, their numbers were too great to be eradicated through mere force alone. Realizing this, the heavenly dao focused its wrath on the traitor and ordered an unprecedented, devastating punishment of lightning strikes that annihilated the entire city.
The details of what truly happened remain shrouded in mystery, and it is difficult to determine the accuracy of the legend. However, the ruins stand as a testament to the destruction that occurred in the past. It is said that the spirits of those who perished still linger in the area, making it a place of great superstition and fear.
In a desolate corner of the cursed land, Liang gazed upon his serpent body with a sense of pride and awe. "Truly marvellous, even a newborn True Dragon body would only be as strong as I am now," he muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with admiration. "Since I've already consumed the pseudo-immortal spirit stone and the elemental crystals, I shouldn't encounter any bottlenecks on my path towards the Dao Integration Realm. For now, my priority should be to awaken the power of the Infernal Void Serpent bloodline."
A technique quickly came to Liang's mind: the Dark Sky Ascension Technique. He had paid a fortune, most of what he had accumulated over the years, to a Spirit Severing demon Cultivator to purchase it. Its purpose was to awaken the bloodline of True Spirit beings. Its origin could be traced back to the Infernal realms that existed in upper domain. It was rumoured to have been created by a powerful ancient demon cultivator to strengthen their own bloodline to a level equal to that of True Spirit beings and beyond.
The method used to awaken a bloodline is often specific to the individual and the type of bloodline they possess. However, generally, it involves a process of deep concentration and meditation, often aided by a specific cultivation technique or ritual. The individual must focus their mind on the bloodline, tapping into its power, exploring its capabilities, and unlocking its secrets.
In Liang's case, his bloodline belongs to the Infernal Void Serpent, a powerful and ancient lineage with immense potential. To awaken this bloodline, he needs to focus his mind on the characteristics of the Infernal Void Serpent, visualizing its form in his mind's eye and tapping into the power it represents. The Dark Sky Ascension Technique aids in this process, providing a framework for him to concentrate his energy and fully awaken the bloodline.
Liang began to chant the incantation of the Dark Sky Ascension Technique, and as he did, his body began to glow with a crimson light. He closed his eyes and focused on his bloodline, calling upon the power of the Infernal Void Serpent.
As he chanted, the serpent scales on his body began to glow, He felt a surge of power coursing through his veins, stronger than anything he had ever felt before. His Infernal Void Serpent bloodline finally began to awaken.
Suddenly the weather began to change. The wind picked up, clouds filled the sky, and thunder began to rumble. Lightning began to fill the horizon, and finally, it began to gather above him. Liang narrowed his eyes; he knew that it was not ordinary lightning but heavenly tribulation lightning, which always accompanies a divine beast and true spirit bloodline awakening process. Once he passed it, his bloodline would be fully awakened, and his power would increase significantly.
Liang took a deep breath and prepared himself for the heavenly tribulation. He knew that this was a crucial moment, and he needed to succeed to fully awaken his bloodline.
The first lightning bolt struck, and Liang began to channel all his power to endure it.
Suddenly, something happened; the mystical runes on his scales began to shine with a crimson light. Liang's eyes filled with amusement; he could feel the lightning power channelling through his body, but it wasn't harming him. Instead, it began to refine every part of him.
The second lightning bolt struck, and he continued to focus the energy on his bloodline. Lightning began to circulate through his blood, purifying it even more.
The third and final lightning bolt struck, and Liang roared with power as he absorbed the energy with his serpent scales. His eyes glowed with furious light; a surge of information began to appear in his mind, he could feel the power of his Infernal Void Serpent bloodline fully awakened. Soon, crimson dark waves of energy began to circulate over him, forming a massive vortex.
Gradually, the churning vortex began to weaken and wither away, revealing a solitary figure within. When it completely faded away, a naked young man became fully visible. He appeared to be in his mid-twenties and had a physique that exuded grace and strength in equal measure. His hair, which was long and as dark as night, cascaded down his back like a waterfall of obsidian.
A series of crimson runes flared into existence around the man's body. These mysterious symbols glowed with a deep crimson hue for a few moments before blinking out of existence.
Divine beasts and true spirit beings possess distinct characteristics that set them apart from ordinary demon beasts. Unlike the latter, which must cultivate themselves to the Nascent Soul Realm before gaining the capability to assume a human form, divine beasts possess a unique advantage. These majestic creatures are born with a physique that is blessed by the heavens, enabling them to assume a human form within a relatively short period after their birth.
Although the Infernal Void Serpent is not a divine beast nor a true spirit being, it's no different from one.
As Liang stood there, he looked up at the sky and could see the clouds parting and the sun beginning to shine once more. He took a deep breath of fresh air, and a smile appeared on his face. He laughed, "Indeed, the human body is the best "
He closed his eyes and focused on the power coursing through him, savoring the valuable insights granted by his success in passing the Tribulation. As he immersed himself in the bloodline inheritance, his smile grew larger with each passing moment.
Taking a deep breath, he opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings. He wasn't in any rush to begin his cultivation just yet.
For most beings with ancient bloodlines after their bloodline awakening, they would receive the bloodline inheritance, this inheritance would mostly contain a cultivation technique and many other mystic arts that passed from generation to generation.
"I hope this world is still as interesting as it was before," he muttered to himself.
With a flick of his fingers, crimson energy began to condense around his body, forming a simple Daoist robe. His hair began to gather in an orderly manner. He looked exactly like a young scholar.
"Although it's not my style, it will do the job until I find the nearest clothes shop," Liang laughed, walking out of the cursed land.