As time flowed steadily onwards, the four remaining immortal bloodlines, along with all the clans they divided into, witnessed a gradual decline in their innate strength.
While some retained traces of their animal characteristics, the power of their divine blood had significantly waned. On the other hand, for those born to servant families, any inherited characteristics were often weaker.
In the intricate heritage of the Dongzhou continent, attributes such as hair and eye color had only a little to do with the strength or purity of one's bloodline.
Instead, the presence of animal characteristics was a more highly prized trait. Features like the scales that adorned the bodies of Xuan Jian and Xuan Yang held a special value in the eyes of their people.