Chapter 263: Meng Changqing’s Bloodline, Heavenly Gift, and Golden Dragon of Fate!
This was true power!
Just a glance evokes a sense of immense might, as if even a single strand bears the weight of ten thousand tons.
If released, it could collapse an area spanning hundreds of miles!
A hum resonated, followed by a trance and a resounding vibration within the body.
Meng Changqing felt himself entering a profound and mystical state: the innate state!
And not just any innate state — this was complete innateness.
It’s said that innate beings, from birth, could perceive the existence of the rules of the world.
For humans, unless they reach the Marquis Realm and achieve the innate state, they could not sense these rules.
Exceptions include those with perfect roots or practitioners of heaven-defying techniques like the Heavenly King Art.
The innate state itself divides into two categories: half-innate and complete innate.
Half-innate individuals have a weak perception of the rules, vague and indistinct.
These Marquis-level martial artists have limited potential and are unlikely to form Martial Domains, with tenfold martial intent being their upper limit.
Complete innate beings, however, possess extraordinary perception.
Achieving complete innateness requires at least second-tier divine treasures.
Meng Changqing used a third-tier divine treasure, ensuring his attainment of complete innateness.
“The rules of the world…” Meng Changqing opened his eyes.
The world before him appeared stripped of its veils, revealing a foundation of intricate lines — the rules of the world.
These rules form the framework of existence, akin to fertile soil.
Compared to before, the world’s rejection of him had diminished significantly.
Now, he could reach out and touch the rules without any resistance, even sensing a slight affinity.
This affinity stemmed largely from the perfect roots he obtained from Yue Qingchan, enhancing his connection to the world’s rules.
With this, condensing his Martial Domain would be a breeze, no longer requiring extensive time and effort.
No need for distant observation. He could directly engage with the rules, delve deeply, and extract their essence with the True Sight of Reason, completing the process in one swift motion.
The entire hall trembled under this force.
The protective formation shuddered violently, unable to withstand the pressure.
Crack!
In the next moment, the formation shattered, and the aura spread across the heavens and earth, drawing widespread attention.
“Someone has ascended to the Marquis Realm!” Exclamations of surprise filled the air.
“It’s the Southern Region’s champion!”
Gazes shifted toward the source of the aura, filled with shock and envy.
Everyone knew that Meng Changqing had claimed the third-tier Wish Spirit Fruit from the Wild Sea.
With his talent and such a divine treasure, achieving complete innateness was practically effortless!
Within the grand hall, Meng Changqing didn’t suppress his aura but allowed it to spread freely.
Having ascended to the Marquis Realm, a status akin to a great power, there was no need for restraint.
The formation could be repaired by Wanxiang Pavilion.
Meanwhile, his bloodline began to boil.
The once-peaceful coexistence of three bloodlines now gave way to hostility.
Powerful bloodlines always emerge at the Marquis Realm, marking a martial artist’s strength.
Thus, Meng Changqing had to make a choice.
Without hesitation, he chose his own bloodline.
Both the Stone Human and Great Strength Demon Ape bloodlines were external additions.
With a thought, Meng Changqing’s bloodline began devouring the Stone Human and Great Strength Demon Ape bloodlines.
His bloodline was initially ordinary, a mere human bloodline.
Although his mother might have been extraordinary in the past, she had since been reduced to mediocrity, leaving him with no inheritance.
Strictly speaking, he started as an ordinary person, advancing step by step to his current state.
Like many historical paragons who rose from obscurity, eventually refining their bloodlines into Supreme or even Imperial Bloodlines.
The two foreign bloodlines wailed in defiance, unwilling to succumb.
Yet under Meng Changqing’s will, they were fully devoured.
Thus, only one pure bloodline remained within him, a faint golden hue radiating immense strength.
This marked the formation of his bloodline!
Typically, Marquis-level martial artists find it challenging to cultivate their bloodlines, requiring profound resources to achieve bloodline formation.
However, Meng Changqing was different.
With other bloodlines in his body, there was no resistance, allowing him to strengthen his own bloodline through their devouring.
Simultaneously, as his bloodline formed, many of his learned martial techniques transformed into bloodline abilities.
These abilities would be inherited by his descendants if their bloodline purity was sufficient, sparing them the need for arduous study.
Additionally, the traits of the Stone Human and Great Strength Demon Ape bloodlines were also absorbed and fused into his own.
“Perhaps I’ve discovered a new path for bloodline enhancement,” Meng Changqing mused, his eyes bright with excitement.
Indeed, previous generations had considered bloodline devouring as a method for advancement.
After practical attempts, it was found to be completely unfeasible.
The rejection between two different bloodlines was simply too great.
They were utterly incompatible, like water and fire.
Once they came into contact, a battle would erupt, using the martial artist’s body as the battlefield.
The weaker bloodline might even self-destruct, severely injuring the martial artist.
Over time, no one pursued this method.
However, Meng Changqing was different.
He gained attributes by fusing bloodlines, making them his own.
When it was something of his own, there was no rejection.
At most, there would be reluctance, just like earlier.
“To have just entered the Marquis Realm and already formed my own bloodline,” Meng Changqing smiled slightly.
It’s likely no one else could achieve this. Usually, it requires reaching the Royal Path Realm at the very least!
Once a martial artist’s bloodline is formed, they typically seek to reproduce, passing their bloodline to their descendants.
But for him, it was still too early.
His bone age was only in the early twenties.
That could wait for later.
“Speaking of which, my breakthrough is complete. Did I not gain the miraculous effects of the Wish Spirit Fruit?” Meng Changqing examined his internal condition and sighed slightly.
As expected, inheriting the miraculous effects of divine treasures wasn’t so easily achieved.
Boom!
Yet the moment this thought crossed his mind, the skies above suddenly changed.
Countless golden clouds appeared, grand and majestic, radiant and resplendent!
This spectacle immediately drew the attention of the entire Wild Sky City!
“What is this phenomenon?” Someone was stunned, searching their memories but finding no clues.
“I don’t know, but it must be extraordinary!” Others responded.
“Didn’t Meng Changqing already succeed in his breakthrough? Why is there still such a commotion?”
At Wanxiang Pavilion’s headquarters, many people stepped outside, wide-eyed in astonishment.
“There really is!” Even Meng Changqing was momentarily stunned.
After all, countless individuals throughout history had failed to inherit such effects. Why would he be the exception?
Could it be related to his connection with a Child of Fate and their friendship, improving his own fortune?
Meng Changqing thought of Bai Suxi.
Reflecting on it, it made some sense.
Ever since meeting Bai Suxi in the outer sect, his luck seemed to have improved significantly.
Meng Changqing wasn’t sure if this idea was correct, but for now, he chose to believe it.
In any case, inheriting the miraculous effects of a divine treasure was undeniably a good thing.
He couldn’t help but wonder. What exactly was this so-called Heavenly Gift?
Boom!
Golden clouds surged, and then a beam of golden light descended!
It pierced through the hall’s roof and merged directly into Meng Changqing’s body!
Others might not have seen clearly what it was, but Meng Changqing saw it perfectly.
It was a golden… dragon!
There was no time to think further.
The moment the golden dragon entered his body, he felt as if he were soaking in warm water — unbelievably comfortable.
It was like experiencing the rebirth of spring, with everything in full bloom.
Wherever he looked, he saw seeds sprouting, spring rain nourishing the earth, birds chirping melodiously, and a gentle breeze blowing.
Everything was vibrant and beautiful.
This sensation lasted for a full incense stick’s time before gradually subsiding.
At that moment, Meng Changqing’s entire body glowed faintly with golden light, radiating an air of nobility and sanctity.
When he opened his eyes, they gleamed with golden brilliance, exuding an aura of majesty.
Around him, the faint sound of dragon roars echoed repeatedly.
Taking a deep breath, Meng Changqing withdrew all the golden light and aura, returning to a calm and composed state.
However, an expression of excitement gradually emerged on his face.
After absorbing the golden light, he finally understood what the so-called Heavenly Gift was. It was fortune!
The golden dragon just now was a Fortune Golden Dragon!
Fortune — a mysterious and intangible concept, yet something every martial artist yearned for.
Talent and comprehension can only set a baseline, but to reach the pinnacle of strength required fortune.
Those with abundant fortune could discover unparalleled opportunities scattered throughout the world.
They could repeatedly escape peril, transform themselves, and rise step by step to stand atop the heavens, ruling over the mortal realm!
Meng Changqing had long envied Bai Suxi, a Child of Fate, and not without reason.
For instance, Bai Suxi could casually venture out and stumble upon spiritual herbs or inherit ancient, long-lost techniques.
The power of fortune was evident.
And now, Meng Changqing had become a Child of Fate himself!
After all, what he had was not just traces of fortune, it was an entire Fortune Golden Dragon!