161 - Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts

**Chapter 161: Divine Beast Bloodline** [You have defeated Mo Bai of the Landshu Sect, Strength +10, Constitution +20] [You have defeated Qin Wen of the Yinquan Sect, Magic +20.] [You have defeated] [You have defeated Zhuang Yan of the Wanjian Sect, Sword Qi +50, Sword Intent +50, Sword Dao Comprehension +50] The sky had already darkened. Although Xu Ming wanted to quickly reach the town to find a safe place to rest, the area was still teeming with magical beasts. Moreover, before the collapse of the Lava Heart Cave, many beasts likely escaped. Given his current state, even a fifth-level magical beast could easily kill him, making travel at this time unsafe. Thus, Xu Ming and Shen Sheng Sheng found a cave to rest in, planning to leave at dawn. Xu Ming sat on the ground, eating roasted wild boar while listening to the series of notifications in his mind. These were the attribute points awarded by the system after his recent battles. The system hadn't provided them immediately. It was only after exiting battle mode that the system distributed the rewards, similar to combat settlements. [You have survived the Nine Heavenly Tribulations, gaining Lightning Affinity +1000, Constitution +500, Dao Comprehension +200, and received the Nine Heavens Thundercloud Sword (Tier 2 Spiritual Artifact). Nine Heavens Thundercloud Sword: With a thunderous appearance, manifesting alongside its wielder. It might not cleave the heavens or earth, but it can cut anything in its way. Wielding this sword makes you the most dazzling person on the entire street.] [You have obtained the Baiwa Secret Realm, becoming its master, and received "Dao Rain Talisman (Drawing Method)”, “Dao Rain Talisman 5 Sheets,” “1,000 Jin of Purple Dew Spirit Rice Seeds,” and “Five Portions of Ancient Divine Beast Bloodline (for local residents of Baiwa Secret Realm only)." Dao Rain Talisman: Each use can summon a Dao Rain in the Baiwa Secret Realm, enhancing the realm's spiritual power and fortunes. Purple Dew Spirit Rice: Enhances the spiritual power of the beast clans in the Baiwa Secret Realm, aiding cultivation. Five Portions of Ancient Divine Beast Bloodline: Including Sheng Yu Bloodline, Qilin Bloodline, Teng Snake Bloodline, Xuanwu Bloodline, and Cheng Huang Bloodline. When obtained by beast clans, it can purify bloodlines and help return to ancestral origins. Note: Assistance in ancestral return is not guaranteed and heavily depends on the cultivator's own efforts.] [You fought to a standstill with the Black God Cult's Qi Hui, Body Limit +50, Fist Force +50, Martial True Qi +100, Body Strength +100, and obtained a suitable reward—Hidden Blood Flower Diadem. Hidden Blood Flower Diadem: Placed on the brow to conceal monstrous beast bloodlines. Detected Shen Sheng Sheng accompanying the host may attract trouble, hence this reward is provided.] [You contended with the Bifang and Yanhui in the Jade Pupil Realm, gaining Resilience +100, Fire Resistance +300, and a Small Universe Bag. Small Universe Bag: Valued at 500 middle-grade spirit stones, it's not too large but not small either, containing a space of 100 cubic meters and is sellable.] [All rewards have been distributed. The system kindly advises: The realm difference is too significant; no matter how talented you are, it might be futile. Please refrain from courting death.] Once the system's voice faded from Xu Ming's mind, he felt his body growing stronger. Even though his previous injuries hadn't healed much, the strengthening made them seem less severe. It was as if his original life force was at a thousand, and despite receiving a 500-point wound, his maximum health now rose to ten thousand, making the injury feel like a mere scratch. Naturally, this was just a metaphor; Xu Ming felt his maximum vitality had increased by about 50% compared to before. "Sizzle, sizzle." The oil from the wild boar meat dripped onto the campfire, producing a tantalizing sound. Xu Ming sprinkled some salt, cumin powder, and chili powder. While hunting, he had found a beehive and gathered honey from it, which he now brushed over the meat. The enticing aroma made Shen Sheng Sheng gulp involuntarily. From birth until now, she had never encountered such delicious-smelling food. Xu Ming used the Nine Heavens Thundercloud Sword to slice the roasted meat, placing it on lotus leaves. The sword, meant for battles, found its first use as a kitchen knife, slicing meat instead of enemies. Despite its grand name and striking appearance—with a blue body, elongated blade, and lightning motifs—it was merely a Tier 2 artifact. Spiritual artifacts are categorized into nine grades and three levels. From ninth to first grade is one level. Above the first is celestial weaponry, beyond which are imperial ones, not to be confused with worldly emperors’ armaments. The term "imperial" here refers to "Celestial Emperor." In reality, weapons deemed as national treasures for mundane emperors often fall within the realm of celestial weapons. "Just by appearance, the Nine Heavens Thundercloud Sword should be at least a celestial weapon. It seems all show but no substance," Xu Ming mused, examining the blade. No matter, a Tier 2 artifact is still satisfactory. After all, that disciple from the Wanjian Sect only wielded a Tier 2 flying sword. Consoling himself, Xu Ming continued slicing the roasted meat. “Eat up.” He offered the leaf-wrapped meat to Shen Sheng Sheng, roughly weighing five jin. Shen Sheng Sheng eagerly grabbed the meat, eating it without any ladylike restraint. “Eat slowly, no rush. There’s more if that's not enough.” Watching Shen Sheng Sheng savor the meat with greasy fingers, Xu Ming cut another half of a wild boar leg and placed it before her, thoughtfully offering a bamboo tube filled with water to prevent her from choking. As Shen Sheng Sheng devoured the meat, Xu Ming tested the other tangible rewards from the system. Similar to the previous talisman rewards, the drawing method for the Dao Rain Talisman imprinted clearly in his mind. However, Xu Ming found the required materials for the talisman rather daunting; the ink alone required dragon blood, which was quite unattainable. This highlighted the rarity of the system's reward of five single-use Dao Rain Talismans. Xu Ming intended to test one out. Although the Baiwa Scroll wasn’t on him, system rewards could directly be used through his connection to the Baiwa Secret Realm. With a thought, one talisman slowly vanished. [A Dao Rain Talisman has been used on the Baiwa Scroll; the rain will last for three days and nights.] The system's notification popped into Xu Ming's mind. Closing his eyes, Xu Ming could vividly sense the downpour over the Baiwa Scroll, its spiritual energy intensifying within the secret realm. Many cultivators recognized the extraordinary nature of this rain, eagerly collecting it in basins, or standing outdoors to soak in the Dao Rain's blessing. Most residents of the Baiwa Secret Realm kneeled, expressing gratitude to their "Secret Realm Master." Retrieving his awareness from the Baiwa Scroll, Xu Ming observed the five portions of divine beast bloodlines within his storage bag. To whom within the secret realm should these bloodlines be given?