LIGHT NOVEL Chapter 514: Chapter 514: An Unexpected Turn
Chapter 514: An Unexpected Turn
Inside the palace, Xiao Ze wasn't in a hurry to draw the clan mark. Instead, he recalled the final step of the Tian Huo San Xuan Bian training method. The Xiao clan's mark existed within one's body but required activation by its owner. Drawing the mark demanded immense Dou Qi and precise control.
Xiao Ze reviewed the training method until he felt confident. The violent and scorching Dou Qi within him circulated rapidly, guiding the bloodline power as it gradually gathered at his forehead according to the Tian Huo San Xuan Bian's method. With his powerful soul perception, Xiao Ze could easily sense the state of his bloodline power.
As Xiao Ze directed the bloodline power to his forehead, Xiao Xuan and Xun'er noticed a faint glow on Xiao Ze's forehead. A natural-looking mark began to appear. The first mark emerged, followed by a second, as Xiao Xuan watched with bated breath. Strange golden-red patterns formed, influenced by the Origin Emperor Flame.
However, when the sixth mark was drawn, it trembled, the glow dimmed, and the golden-red color faded. Feeling the bloodline power settle down, Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes. It seemed that completing the clan mark in one go was more difficult than anticipated.
Seeing Xiao Ze fail to complete the mark, Xiao Xuan finally relaxed. If Xiao Ze had succeeded on his first attempt, it would have made Xiao Xuan's role seem unnecessary. Realizing his thoughts, Xiao Xuan felt a bit bitter. He had hoped to guide his descendant, but Xiao Ze's talent was so outstanding that it made him feel superfluous.
Witnessing Xiao Ze's failure, Xiao Xuan quickly reassured him. "Xiao Ze, don't be discouraged. The Xiao clan's mark consists of nine strokes. To complete six strokes on your first attempt places you among the best in the clan's history. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
"Thank you, Ancestor. I do have a question. When I was drawing the mark, it felt like the bloodline power wasn't the dominant force," Xiao Ze said, standing up and letting the intense flame power dissipate. A sense of weakness washed over him, but his strong physique handled it well.
Hearing Xiao Ze's question, Xiao Xuan frowned. The bloodline power should naturally be dominant in drawing the clan mark. After all, it was called the clan mark because of the bloodline power. "Explain in detail. This has never happened before. Normally, the bloodline power is the dominant force."
"At first, the bloodline power was dominant, but as time went on, my strange flame began to influence the bloodline power. Initially, I could maintain the balance, but after completing the sixth stroke, the strange flame completely took over, and I hesitated, unsure if I should continue. That hesitation caused the mark to remain unfinished," Xiao Ze explained.
Listening to Xiao Ze, Xiao Xuan took a sharp breath. Such a situation was unprecedented. No wonder the color of Xiao Ze's mark differed from the traditional purple-red of the Xiao clan. Xiao Ze's mark was golden-red, likely influenced by his strange flame.
"I've never encountered this before. Can you control the strange flame to avoid influencing the bloodline power? The mark's primary power should come from the bloodline," Xiao Xuan suggested.
"Alright, I'll try," Xiao Ze nodded. He then resumed using the Tian Huo San Xuan Bian and sat down to draw the mark again. Xiao Xuan, sensing Xiao Ze's still abundant Dou Qi, didn't stop him.
With the experience from his first attempt, Xiao Ze's second try was faster. He also suppressed the strange flame's influence. However, as time passed, Xiao Xuan and Xun'er noticed that the mark on Xiao Ze's forehead turned golden-red again. After completing the seventh stroke, Xiao Ze stopped and let the Tian Huo San Xuan Bian's power fade, opening his eyes slowly.
"Ancestor, I may have been wrong earlier. It's not that the strange flame influences the bloodline power, but rather the bloodline power actively relinquishes dominance to the strange flame," Xiao Ze said with a hint of helplessness. Despite his strong control over the strange flame, the bloodline power seemed to welcome the strange flame's dominance.
Xiao Xuan's eyes reflected deep thought. Although the Xiao clan's bloodline was greatly diminished, it was still the bloodline of a Dou Emperor. For the Dou Emperor's bloodline to yield its dominance was surprising.
After considering the situation, Xiao Xuan decided, "Since the bloodline power willingly yields to the strange flame, let the strange flame take the lead and the bloodline power support it."
Xiao Ze nodded. Understanding bloodline power was far beyond his expertise compared to his ancestor. The original story showed that Xiao Xuan had made extensive efforts to save the dwindling bloodline power of the Xiao clan, even attempting the crazy fusion of two Dou Emperor bloodlines.
Following Xiao Xuan's advice, Xiao Ze believed it wouldn't harm him to let the Origin Emperor Flame take the lead. His strong control over the Origin Emperor Flame meant he could handle any unexpected outcomes.
"Tian Huo San Xuan Bian!" The powerful energy erupted from Xiao Ze again. The Origin Emperor Flame guided the bloodline power to his forehead. This time, Xiao Ze didn't interfere, allowing the Origin Emperor Flame and the bloodline power to merge naturally.
A golden-red pattern appeared on Xiao Ze's forehead, radiating a faint, majestic aura.
(Chapter End)
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