Blood Spirit looked at Sen Lei's shocked face and spoke coldly, "You knew it after all."At this moment, Sen Lei was deeply shocked. He took out the black bamboo ruler and touched the carving of Blade Soul Kazan on its surface. He was sure!He looked at the Blood Spirit and asked, "At what level will the second stage of Blood Burning begin?"The Blood Spirit replied solemnly, "There is no specific requirement, but I advise you to attempt it only at the peak of the Spirit Sea! Otherwise, your heart might explode from the intense refinement of the blood energy!"Sen Lei was speechless. The peak of the Spirit Sea... His next Blood Burning would likely involve merging with the phantom of the second Ghost God, Shadow Kaja!In the game's storyline, Kaja was a guardian of the Shadow Labyrinth. When the "Mutation" began, Kaja was tortured to death by the violent monsters in the labyrinth. Because he possessed powerful dark energy in life, he turned into a Shadow Ghost God after death, wandering the labyrinth.Later, he was recruited by Priest Gig to become a guardian, inheriting all the dark energy of the Shadow Labyrinth, and granting infinite dark power to those he possessed.Sen Lei's next Blood Burning would involve mastering the shadow of Kaja!Sen Lei felt a bit excited as he imagined the destructive power if he could harness all the Ghost Gods' powers.Seeing Sen Lei's excitement, the Blood Spirit did not say more. He understood that this "cross-generational master" from Earth knew more than he did.
"Master, I want you to remember, do not touch these powers bestowed upon you until you have the strength to control them! From what I can sense, they are very dangerous!" The Blood Spirit warned Sen Lei.
Sen Lei nodded thoughtfully. He was also guessing based on his experience from the game; he couldn't fathom the real situation either.
But now he was confused. Was he a "hybrid"?
A hybrid of Blood Demon and Ghost God?
A combination of Red Eyes and Ghost Cry?
Sen Lei thought wickedly.
"Master, it's time for you to leave..." The Blood Spirit waved his hand, indicating for him to leave.
"Damn you! Do you still know that I am your..." Sen Lei suddenly felt a bright light before his eyes, and he was back in his room.
"Damn it! I swear I will beat him up one day!" Sen Lei thought viciously.
"Master, I heard that..." The Blood Spirit's voice followed him like a shadow.
Sen Lei was startled. He said, "Um... I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about Feng Tianya." Sen Lei laughed awkwardly.
The Blood Spirit in the dark space gave an "oh" and fell silent.
Council Hall
Sen Yan was pacing with a frustrated expression. Since meeting Sen Lei, he hadn't told Sen Lei that his quota had been canceled. Sen Yan didn't know how to explain it. It was his lack of competence as a father that made his child suffer.
"Sigh," Sen Yan sighed deeply. He didn't know how to tell his son that his quota was canceled in person and that he couldn't do anything about it.
"What's wrong, Father? Bullied by Mother? Husband and wife should live in harmony. Should I go talk to her? I still want a younger brother," Sen Lei's cheeky voice sounded at the entrance of the hall.
"You little brat, you're becoming more and more cheeky lately," Sen Yan scolded with a smile.
Sen Lei laughed as well, then became serious, "Father, what do you need me for? Is it about the upcoming competition?"
Sen Yan looked at Sen Lei's serious expression and seemed to make up his mind, "Lei'er, it's all because of your father's incompetence. I couldn't keep your guaranteed spot," Sen Yan said with a dark expression.
Sen Lei waved his hand nonchalantly, "Is that all? Great, now no one will think I'm taking advantage of connections." Sen Lei patted his father's shoulder, indicating it was no big deal.
"Huh?" Sen Yan was a bit surprised to see his son completely unfazed.
But deep in Sen Lei's eyes was a burning rage. I can do without it, but if you promised it, you can't take it back! This must have been a way to trouble or humiliate Father!
Just wait!
"This competition will have many Spirit Sea-level cultivators. Only those at the Spirit Sea level are qualified to compete for the spots in the Xuanyao Hall. I'm afraid you..." Sen Yan explained.
Sen Lei didn't waste words and directly released his aura.
"Spirit Sea Level!" Sen Yan was shocked.
He remembered that his son had only been at the sixth level of the Spirit Body after being crippled. How long had it been, and now he had broken through to the Spirit Sea, and judging by the steady aura, it didn't seem like a recent breakthrough.
"Good boy!" Sen Yan patted Sen Lei forcefully.
"Now you're reassured, right?" Sen Lei smiled at his father.
"Still, be careful. The princes and princesses of other nations are no pushovers," Sen Yan said seriously.
"Oh?" Sen Lei was surprised. He knew that among all the empires, the Sen Luo Emperor had the shortest reign, the fewest sons, and the youngest children. Many other nations' princes had long entered Rad Academy for training. Those remaining were all just one step away from breaking through, older, and very powerful.
Sen Yan turned and said, "You need to be wary of Feng Kingdom's Third Prince Feng Wu, Spirit Sea Level Four, Princess Yu Chu Yanran of the Rain Chu Kingdom, Spirit Sea Level Four, Second Prince Hou Chu Xiao of the Western Hua Kingdom, Spirit Sea Level Four, and Second Prince Song Qiao of the Southern Hua Kingdom, Spirit Sea Level Three. Pay special attention to Song Qiao."
Sen Lei was shocked, "Song Qiao?"
"Yes!" Sen Yan nodded firmly.
"He is the second prince of the Southern Hua Kingdom, with talents closely trailing his elder brother, the crown prince Song Aotian. Don't be fooled by his Spirit Sea Level Three. His poison cultivation is extremely terrifying. Such cultivators are dreaded opponents for anyone."
"Poison cultivation?" This was the first time Sen Lei had heard of someone specializing in poison.
Sen Yan continued, "His cultivation method, obtained by chance, is called the Five Poison Arts. It transforms spiritual power into various forms of poison and can summon poisonous creatures. Avoid him if possible."
"Understood, Father." Sen Lei agreed.
Sen Yan knew his son's character; he wouldn't surrender easily. So he didn't push him further.
Sen Yan then explained the characteristics and strategies of other competitors.
Sen Lei sighed internally, "These people all seem stronger than me, the 'Child of Destiny.' My goodness."
Seeing Sen Lei's confused look, Sen Yan smiled, "These people are top-tier in both cultivation and techniques. But don't worry. Even if you can't beat them, you should make the top ten with your Spirit Sea breakthrough."
"It's just a pity about the secret realm's reward. Originally, you could have entered directly through the Xuanyao Hall, but now it's been ruined by those people!" Sen Yan angrily slammed the table.
Seeing his father's anger, Sen Lei could imagine the ugly faces of those who notified them.
"Xuanyao Hall? I'll make you pay!" From this moment, Sen Lei held a grudge against the Xuanyao Hall.
Sen Yan suddenly tossed a manual to Sen Lei.
Sen Lei hurriedly caught it.
"Wow, Dad, don't always throw things like this. What if it's something valuable and I drop it?" Sen Lei rolled his eyes while holding the manual.
"If you drop it, it's your fault. You'll have to pay for it," Sen Yan huffed.
Sen Yan held his head and looked at the manual.
"Profound-rank intermediate body technique, Seven Star Steps!"
Sen Lei was astonished.
After all, his father had previously given him a powerful divine skill, and now he threw him a profound-rank movement technique. Sen Lei felt for the first time that his father was quite wealthy!
"This was passed down by our ancestors. This technique is only a fragment, with three parts. The first part is called 'Seven Star Steps,' but the entire technique is unknown," Sen Yan said regretfully.
Sen Lei was even more shocked.
"Just one part is already a profound-rank technique. If all three parts were combined, it would surpass the earth-rank! My goodness," Sen Lei thought excitedly.
Sen Yan watched Sen Lei's shocked expression with satisfaction.
"Practice well. If you master this technique before the competition, you might have a chance to fight for the top three. Go now," Sen Yan waved his hand, as he still had many state affairs to deal with.
Sen Lei bowed and then left.