The Ruler's Bloodline—a bloodline that even the heavens feared. Why? Because heaven's most powerful weapon was the tribulation lightning, and anyone who possessed the Ruler's Bloodline carried the power to control that lightning.
It was said that, in Immemorial times, a woman consumed part of the Lightning Origin Source of the universe and survived to tell the tale. After that, she became one of the rulers of that universe, and thus this terrifying bloodline came into existence.
Since this bloodline originated from the Universe's Origin Source, it could control anything related to lightning. However, as time passed and many generations went by, the bloodline began to dilute, and descendants had to use various methods to purify it. After all, the purer the bloodline, the more control they would have over thunder.
Over time, many events transpired, and the bloodline became extinct. At present, only a few ancient beings knew of it, though even to them, it was only a legend. This was one of the reasons Asty was so shocked.
Aadi looked at Asty, knowing well that she once held this bloodline, and hers was purer than most. She had also been there when that clan was annihilated. Now that someone with this bloodline was in front of her, he wondered what her reaction would be, but alas, she kept her usual stoic face.
"I can somewhat understand why you want her as a disciple, considering our history and her potential," Asty said, looking at the girl sleeping peacefully on the bed.
Now that her face was healed and cleaned, her small, beautiful, fair features were visible, along with her neck-length black hair.
"Well, that aside, could you handle those insects first?" Aadi said, turning his gaze outside.
Asty sighed and disappeared. The next moment, she was atop the house, observing three people who had just arrived and were searching nearby.
If she remembered correctly, in this realm's power system, two of them were at the Earth Profound Stage, and one was at the Heaven Profound Stage. This was a lineup strong enough to challenge a Kingdom.
'Did that girl offend someone of royal blood?' Asty wondered, but then she remembered the girl's beautiful face. 'Or maybe she rejected a prince's proposal.'
At that moment, the Heaven Profound Stage artist spread out his Spirit sense across the town, but it passed by the bookstore without detecting anything. He frowned, muttering, "Strange, it's like the girl vanished from existence. I can't even detect her residual aura."
As Asty was about to act, she detected something and paused, lifting her gaze to pierce through the layers of clouds. She saw an old man who had just arrived, watching the three men from above.
After a moment, the old man raised his hand, forming an energy palm that shot in the direction of the three men. The palm travelled swiftly, flattening an area of 20 meters, with the three men at its centre, killing them instantly.
The old man then landed on the flattened area. As he contemplated something, he caught sight of a white cat leisurely approaching him. He was dumbfounded; he hadn't detected its approach, nor could he sense its presence or cultivation level. He grew wary and asked, "Who are you?"
Naturally, the white cat was Asty. She had grown curious about the old man and decided to investigate.
Ignoring his question, Asty commented, "How strange. I never thought I'd see someone at the peak of this realm so soon."
'She can even see my cultivation level?' The old man was taken aback. He was currently on the brink of ascending to the Divine World, with only a handful of people in his realm reaching his level. The fact that she could discern his cultivation so easily confirmed her as a powerhouse.
'Is she from the Divine World? But that can't be; the restrictions would have expelled her.' Once more, he asked, "Who are you? And where is that girl? I'm warning you—her background is beyond your control."
Asty continued walking, replying, "Oh, so you know about her. Even better."
By this time, the old man had resolved to fight to the death, knowing how important the girl was. Just as he prepared to attack, a thunderous bolt sounded in his mind. His body trembled, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed forward. Though alive, his breathing was labored.
"Using thunder in a spiritual attack is always fun," Asty remarked with a smile, turning to return to the house. The old man's body floated, following her.
The townsfolk had hidden themselves in their homes, assuming a powerful battle was underway.
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Inside the house, as soon as Asty entered, she heard Aadi say, "In my opinion, this girl is most likely from the Divine World. Her body carries a powerful formation that will activate at the brink of death, and I doubt anyone in the Divine World could lay such a formation. Just thinking of the future excites me."
"I've brought someone to verify your claims," Asty said, tossing the old man beside Aadi.
Aadi glanced at the old man and remarked in surprise, "Divine Tribulation Profound Stage? So my theory might be right."
"Well then, let's begin the interrogation."