As Xiao Yuan made his way back to the courtyard, a strange, familiar energy—Dou Qi—coursed through him, stirring something deep within his core. It felt like it was trying to reach out to him, calling him, as though the energy itself recognized him. "What… What is this Dou Qi?" he wondered, struggling to suppress it. Yet no matter how hard he tried, the power surged beyond his control.
In an instant, Xiao Yuan felt a powerful force tugging at him, and before he knew it, he was pulled through space, vanishing from the courtyard. He reappeared in a dark, vast cave he had never seen before, the air thick with ancient power. His gaze fell upon a massive creature before him—a dragon of colossal size, shimmering in ethereal form. The dragon's scales glistened, and its eyes burned with wisdom as old as the mountains.
"Hello, little brat," the dragon rumbled, its voice deep and echoing through the cavern. It seemed to study him intently, its gaze sharp, yet curious. There was a glint in its eye, one of recognition and interest. "I sense something peculiar in your lineage."
Xiao Yuan's heart raced as he stood frozen, his eyes wide as he took in the sight of the talking dragon. He barely managed to stammer out, "Wh-Who… Who are you?"
The dragon let out a low, amused chuckle. "Don't be alarmed, brat," it said, with a faint smile. "I'm nothing more than a projection, a hologram of my true self. But you… you're interesting indeed."
Xiao Yuan, still trembling slightly, tried to regain his composure, but the dragon's words left him bewildered. "What do you mean, interesting?" he asked, the initial fear giving way to a cautious curiosity.
"I mean your bloodline," the dragon replied, its gaze still locked onto him. "Your blood is… unique. I sense the mingling of two ancient clans within you."
"My… bloodline?" Xiao Yuan echoed, unsure of what the dragon meant.
The dragon nodded slowly, exuding an air of ancient wisdom. "Yes. You carry the blood of both the Shen Clan and the Xiao Clan. The Shen Clan is famous for their mastery over beasts and their unparalleled skill in pill refining, while the Xiao Clan is revered for their cultivation prowess and their exceptional talent with formation arrays."
The dragon's words began to settle within Xiao Yuan, his initial confusion slowly replaced by a sense of awe and wonder. "So… I carry the legacy of both clans?"
"Indeed," the dragon said, its smile widening. "The fusion of these two lineages gives you potential beyond what you may realize, a potential even the heavens would envy. But, whether you unlock that potential depends on you. Be warned, child, for the path you walk is treacherous. Great power attracts great dangers."
"But... what happened to both clans? And isn't the Yao Clan known for their expertise in pill refining? Besides," Xiao Yuan added respectfully, sensing the warmth and kindness radiating from the dragon, "aren't there only eight ancient clans?"
The dragon chuckled softly, enjoying the look of shock spreading across Xiao Yuan's face. "You are not entirely wrong, but there is more to the story," it began. "In truth, there were originally ten ancient clans: Shen, Xiao, Hun, Gu, Tun Ling, Yan, Yao, Shi, Lei, and Ling. The Shen and Xiao clans were allies, both powerful and respected."
"Unfortunately," the dragon continued, "the Shen Clan was destroyed by the combined forces of the Tun Ling and Hun Clans. As for the Xiao Clan, it was eventually overwhelmed and destroyed by the Hun Clan alone. The Xiao Clan did manage to wipe out the Tun Ling Clan, but it came at a terrible cost. And as for pill refining… no, the Yao Clan is not the only clan skilled in that art. The Shen Clan also held remarkable mastery in pill refining."
Xiao Yuan's shock deepened as he absorbed this hidden history, revelations that had been long forgotten by the world.
The dragon's gaze softened as it studied Xiao Yuan's reaction. "I am the supreme beast of the Shen Clan," it said with pride, "a guardian who has waited here to find a worthy successor, one to inherit and carry on the Shen Clan's legacy. You, Xiao Yuan, bear the blood of both the Shen and Xiao clans—an extremely rare and powerful combination. The Shen Clan's blood within you makes up 70%, while the Xiao Clan's is the remaining 30%."
Xiao Yuan was stunned. He hadn't known his heritage held such depth and power.
"There is more," the dragon said, its eyes glinting. "The Shen Clan had a unique gift: its members could transform into any magical beast they were capable of taming or bonding with. This power alone made the Shen Clan truly extraordinary and feared among the ancient clans."
With a grand gesture, the dragon revealed a shimmering jade in its claws. "This," it announced, "is the Tou She Ancient Jade of the Shen Clan. It is a key, one of eight jades needed to open a legendary gate that holds secrets beyond imagining. Although you require eight pieces to unlock the full power of the gate, this jade can be fused with the Xiao Clan's jade, amplifying your power and potential."
The dragon then began explaining further details, guiding Xiao Yuan through the ancient knowledge, secrets, and skills that would mark the beginning of his journey to unlock his true potential.
...
6 hours later,
Xiao Yuan or perhaps Shen Yuan completed the refinement of the shen clan Bloodline.He Got a message which didn't affected him at all.
[Ding...The Panels are revoked...Remaining Panels:Status,mart,Quest,Upgrade.Bind..Rewards:3 skills]
As Xiao Yuan already predicated it too happen,Because he had too many cheats,which can make him overpowered,So the Revoke of the panels,was Good for him.As he checked the three skills he found the abilities of the each skill overpowered.Each a Divine(high) grade skills.There were abilities of Two panel in a skill named Immortal Yuan Eye.