1074 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

# Chapter 1074: I'm Not Doing This For You The number of forces friendly with the Xue family is not particularly large. Due to Senior Snow's unique bloodline abilities, most families maintain a wait-and-see attitude. If in the future, the ancestral bloodline becomes a target of widespread animosity, they might join the fray. Conversely, if it continues to grow stronger, it wouldn't be too late to ally later. Offering timely help during difficulties is challenging, but adding to one's success doesn't take much effort. The Zhi family is one of the few that had supported the Xue family tremendously during its founding. Back then, part of the Zhi family was taken by the Blood Sovereign Hall, and it was Senior Snow who rescued a portion of them, allowing them to re-establish their family. Although this group didn't integrate into the Xue family, they maintained close ties with them. "Senior Snow, I heard from the merchants that you've come this time to sweep the Ten Great Families and unify the continent, advancing into the Void Realms?" Zhi Qing Qing asked softly. "I knew those people would just spout nonsense..." The Void Merchants would love for her to disrupt the situation in the Void Realm, as the more chaotic it is, the better they could benefit. This is in stark contrast to the White-haired Witch's intentions. She needs the situation in the Void Realm to stabilize quickly so she can effectively support the wars within the Void. Senior Snow is considered a benefactor of reformation to the Zhi family, and on hearing her need for demi-divine artifacts, they dispatched people to search and gather information. Though their bloodline talents aren't directly related to refining artifacts, they have some expertise in the field. "What an unusual artifact," remarked the elders of the Zhi family as they analyzed Xiao Zhu. "It's capable of adapting to the laws of the Void and can exert its full power externally. Even before reaching its complete form, it already possesses artifact essence. Truly amazing!" "Xiao Zhu, come out and meet everyone!" The broom artifact responded with a flick of its tail. Ah, still so proud... "But she hasn't overcome the divine artifact tribulation yet," analyzed the current head of the Zhi family. "A complete divine artifact can invoke a domain of its own, almost forming a separate world within it. Quite formidable." "Yes," Xiao Zhu chimed in. "In a certain sense, the divine artifact domain is akin to an intermediate tribulation bearer's personal world. If I can awaken this ability, we might stand a chance against intermediate tribulation bearers." Previously, they didn't need to consider the challenge of facing intermediate tribulation bearers since they couldn't participate in battles. However, now that the restrictions are temporarily lifted, confronting the three lords of the Blood Sovereign Hall would require real combat. The issue arose... Everyone knows the true divine artifacts are worlds apart from demi-divine ones. But how to solve Xiao Zhu's unique constitution? Senior Snow succinctly explained the issue with the divine artifact broom. "Rejected by the Heavenly Dao..." Even the wise individuals of the Zhi family couldn't help but sweat. People graced by the Heavenly Dao have appeared throughout history. In contrast, those hunted by it are so few they can be counted on one's fingers. The Heavenly Dao is impartial, operating under fixed principles; rarely does one thoroughly provoke it... "How do demi-divine artifacts in the Void Realm overcome tribulation?" Senior Snow inquired. Only the two major worlds, Jiuzhou and the Void Realm, have Heavenly Dao capable of allowing divine artifacts to undergo tribulation. Jiuzhou is no longer an option; the only chance is in the Void Realm. "According to historical records," the Zhi family pondered, "all divine artifacts in the Void Realm are 'chosen.' Theoretically, one only needs to reach the pinnacle of a demi-divine artifact and wait for the Heavenly Dao to descend, granting it the world's will." "However, all divine artifacts must enter the divine artifact space, coming under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao, regardless of who refines or possesses it." "Are you saying..." The White-haired Witch inquired solemnly, "once they become fully divine, they lose their freedom?" "Exactly," nodded the Zhi family member. "You've encountered the War Staff before, so you should have some understanding." Senior Snow frowned. She knew these weren't baseless claims. The other party was correct; the Void Realm doesn’t have divine artifacts scattered among people. All "divine artifacts" are owned by the Heavenly Dao, merely emerging at certain times to fulfill specific purposes. "Xiao Zhu..." murmured the White-haired Witch. "Enough. I'm not the kind who would give up freedom just to advance," Xiao Zhu interrupted. "I've also inherited some memories from the war staff, so I'm not entirely ignorant of the Heavenly Dao in the Void Realm. Let's take one step at a time and see." "Xiao Zhu, I love you so much!" "Hmph, it's not for you that I said these things..." The matter of ascending to a divine artifact requires patience and opportunity, but repair efforts can begin immediately. With the Zhi family's assistance, they finally acquired a demi-divine artifact fragment. Although Xiao Zhu deemed it "such a low-grade demi-divine artifact fragment, it's completely beneath me," it was usable nonetheless. After a series of complex refining processes, Xiao Zhu's physical form was finally restored to a usable state. "It's only usable," said Xiao Zhu, projecting its form, stretching its waist, and massaging its shoulders. "Like you, my injuries are severe and won't heal easily in a short time." "Just tell me if you have confidence in dealing with the Tian family!" Senior Snow had mastered the art of conversing with the prideful. "Enemies below level seven are certainly no problem," Xiao Zhu straightened up. "But for dealing with level seven powerhouses, I suggest you be cautious. The level seven powerhouses in the Void Realm can use some strange bloodline secret arts, which are no less formidable than tribulation leaders with dominion abilities." In the current situation, not taking risks is not an option. Senior Snow needs to absorb bloodlines to heal, and only by healing can she wield greater power to control the situation. Xiao Zhu understands this, which is why it said "be cautious" rather than implying they couldn't fight. "We also have an advantage," Xiao Zhu pointed to the White-haired Witch, "that is you. As the progenitor of the bloodline, you have a method to turn the tables during a desperate moment. You knew this all along, right?" "‘Bloodline Reclamation’..." Reclaiming all the given bloodline powers not only heals injuries but also temporarily unleashes terrifying combat strength. This is a trump card only "progenitors" can wield, and one that other families cannot replicate. Of course, the downside of this trump card is that all "members" who received bloodline powers would perish instantly. "Xiao Zhu," the White-haired Witch fell silent for a moment, then asked her artifact, "at this point, am I truly a good person or a bad one?" She had saved those she wished to protect multiple times, yet also watched innocent people die in vain. She wasn’t like the Seven Stars, destined to save the world, but sometimes doing nothing invited its own criticisms. "I don’t know," the maid glanced at her and responded, "and I don’t need to know. Does being good or bad really matter that much?"