While Dugu Yan was discussing with Ye Lingling and waiting for Su Ming's diary to continue, they noticed that the entry had abruptly stopped. "Why did it end halfway through? Tell me what happened between my grandfather and Tang San!" Dugu Yan felt a mix of frustration and helplessness, knowing she'd have to wait until the next entry. She could only hope that when they reached Soto City's Great Spirit Arena and met Su Ming, he would provide more answers.
The two girls then hurried back to the training ground as they had been gone for quite some time.
Meanwhile, the other heroines, realizing that Su Ming had stopped writing for the day, assumed he had resumed his cultivation. They each returned to their own tasks.
Bibi Dong, on the other hand, was contemplating beneficial policies for the common people. She couldn't implement them too aggressively, as it might provoke the two great empires. She needed to test the waters, but also wanted Su Ming to recognize the good in Spirit Hall and draw him closer to their cause.
Still, Bibi Dong felt stuck. It would have been helpful if Su Ming had written more about the welfare policies from his previous life, offering her inspiration. (Does anyone have suggestions?)
At this time, after finishing the diary entry, Su Ming went back to his training space to continue combat practice. He disabled the use of any domain skills to ensure a more challenging experience. Without relying on his Blue Silver Domain, he could accumulate real combat experience.
Just like that, everyone spent the day in cultivation.
Midnight.
Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing today's diary entry. You've earned a reward: a Technique Evolution Card."
[Technique Evolution Card]: Allows the host to upgrade one of their existing techniques, improving its effects.
Upon seeing this reward, Su Ming was delighted. "Not bad, I've received a Technique Evolution Card!" After some thought, he decided to upgrade his cultivation technique, believing it would give him more significant enhancements.
"System, use the Technique Evolution Card on the Wood Sutra."
Ding! The Technique Evolution Card has been successfully used. The Wood Sutra has evolved into the Yi Wood Azure Dragon Scripture!
[Yi Wood Azure Dragon Scripture]: With each layer of cultivation, the host's life attribute and the toughness of their Wood Release techniques will increase. The first layer grants a 10% increase, the second adds 20% more on top of the first, and so on. Each completed layer also enhances the host's Azure Dragon bloodline to a certain extent.
Note: This technique has no fixed number of layers and can be cultivated infinitely, provided the host is capable. However, the Azure Dragon bloodline can only reach 100%.
After reading the system's explanation, Su Ming was astounded. "This is powerful, way stronger than the original Wood Sutra! But wait, I've already cultivated the Wood Sutra to the fourth layer. What happens now with the new technique?"
"System, do I have to start cultivating from scratch?"
Ding! No need. The system will automatically replace it for you, and your Yi Wood Azure Dragon Scripture will be upgraded to the fourth layer.
Su Ming was thrilled. "Now that's what I call a competent system!" But he was curious about the mention of enhancing the Azure Dragon bloodline. "But I don't have the Azure Dragon bloodline?"
Ding! Since the host currently lacks the Azure Dragon bloodline, and this world doesn't contain such a bloodline, the system will generously provide the host with a drop of diluted Azure Dragon essence blood!
A drop of green essence blood, filled with vibrant wood and life attributes, appeared before Su Ming. The system had completely concealed its aura to prevent anyone from sensing it.
Overjoyed, Su Ming exclaimed, "System, you're amazing!"
Ding! Don't get too excited just yet. This reward will be deducted from tomorrow's reward, as rules must be followed!
"That's fine, I don't mind missing tomorrow's reward. Getting this essence blood is already a huge win!"
Still, he wondered, "What exactly does the Azure Dragon bloodline do for me?"
Ding! Cultivating the Azure Dragon bloodline allows the host to suppress other dragon-type martial spirits and spirit beasts. The degree of suppression depends on the concentration of the host's Azure Dragon bloodline. As for other benefits, you'll have to discover them on your own.
"Suppress dragon-type martial spirits and beasts? Does that apply to all of them?"
Given the system's explanation, Su Ming thought this should include even Gu Yuena, the most powerful dragon in this world. After all, the Azure Dragon bloodline should surpass anything from the Douluo Continent.
Without further hesitation, Su Ming swallowed the essence blood.
As soon as it entered his body, the diluted Azure Dragon essence blood erupted with immense power. Su Ming felt as if his body was tearing apart, despite his already formidable physique. Even though it was diluted, the essence blood was still overwhelmingly potent!
If he didn't act quickly, he could very well explode!
He immediately applied all available enhancements to himself and began circulating the Yi Wood Azure Dragon Scripture to absorb the essence blood.
Time passed in a blur as Su Ming endured the excruciating process of his body cracking and healing repeatedly. It felt as though millions of ants were gnawing at his flesh—an agonizing experience.
Eventually, Su Ming opened his eyes. He had finally absorbed it. "No wonder the Azure Dragon essence blood is so highly regarded—even diluted, it's unbelievably powerful!"
Ding! Congratulations, host, on successfully absorbing the diluted Azure Dragon essence blood. Your Azure Dragon bloodline concentration is now 10%.
Su Ming frowned. "Only 10%? What good is that?"
Ding! Don't underestimate it. You lost a lot of the essence due to your current low strength. However, even at 10%, you'll be able to suppress the vast majority of dragon-type martial spirits and spirit beasts!
Although a bit disappointed, Su Ming accepted it. "Fine, 10% is better than nothing. At least I can continue increasing the concentration by cultivating the technique."
While Su Ming was absorbing the essence blood, the system had already begun distributing rewards to the other heroines for the day.
Su Ming: "Wait, aren't I the main host here?"
System: "Wouldn't want you exploding from the essence blood, now would we? No one wants that!"