After emerging from seclusion, Zhang Fan checked his phone and saw messages from his parents and disciple. A cold smile flickered across his lips as he read them.
"The Bai family's old ancestor, Changsheng Daochang?"
"Since you dare to show yourselves, I'll settle things once and for all."
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon had condensed its demon core and entered the Core Condensation realm, its power greatly increased. With its incredible defense, it could fight two opponents of the same level alone. With it guarding the island, Zhang Fan felt relatively at ease.
However, due to his wariness of Changsheng Daochang, a man who was too insidious and cunning, Zhang Fan decided to return to Huaxia immediately and resolve these two individuals himself.
As soon as Zhang Fan emerged from seclusion, the Blood Race leader, Lightus, was the first to know.
"May I know if Saint Master Zhang has condensed his Origin Core during this seclusion?"
Generally, Earth Immortal powerhouses who had condensed their Origin Cores possessed a fundamental difference in aura compared to those in the Divine Realm. Once one reached a certain level of strength, it was easily discernible.
Yet, when facing Zhang Fan, Lightus felt as if he were gazing into a bottomless abyss, utterly unable to fathom his strength.
Zhang Fan stared at Lightus for several seconds before slowly saying, "I have not." 138 Reading Net
Lightus couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief. With Zhang Fan's monstrous combat power, if he had truly condensed his Origin Core and entered the Earth Immortal realm in one go, it was highly unlikely that their Blood Race's three princes would be able to suppress him.
"Saint Master Zhang's seclusion has ended. Even without condensing an Origin Core, I believe your strength has greatly increased. If you encounter Campbell again, I'm sure you'll be able to slay him with your sword."
Lightus smiled and flattered him.
"Speak, you came as soon as I emerged from seclusion. You must have something to discuss?" Zhang Fan was unmoved by Lightus's flattery. He waved his hand, interrupting Lightus, and asked directly.
"Our Blood Race's three princes wish to meet you."
"Lead the way."
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Zhang Fan was quite curious about the Blood Race's princes.
In the myriad star domains, there were countless races that practiced the path of bloodline cultivation. Lightus and Ailerbella were too weak, their awakened bloodline power faint, making it difficult for Zhang Fan to determine their lineage.
However, the Blood Race's princes were all Core Condensation realm powerhouses. Their awakened bloodline power had advanced further, and through them, Zhang Fan could make a rough assessment.
Led by Lightus, Zhang Fan traversed the Ancestor's Ancient Castle for several minutes before arriving in a secret realm filled with blood energy.
A massive stone pillar stood in the center of the secret realm. Blood mist swirled around the pillar, and a pavilion could be faintly discerned.
"Our Blood Race's three princes are waiting for Saint Master Zhang above," Lightus said, stepping aside and gesturing towards the pavilion.
Without Lightus needing to say anything, Zhang Fan could sense three extremely powerful life forces gathered there, each significantly stronger than Campbell, the Pope of the Holy See.
"No wonder I couldn't sense the aura of the Blood Race princes after being in the Ancestor's Ancient Castle for months. They were hidden in this peculiar secret realm."
Zhang Fan understood, but a hint of vigilance also arose within him.
With a single step, Zhang Fan ascended to the pavilion.
Three elders, clad in dark, retro robes, sat cross-legged on three sides of the pavilion. As Zhang Fan entered, their gazes remained fixed on him, scrutinizing him carefully.
Similarly, Zhang Fan was appraising these three Blood Race princes. Neither side spoke.
"Although the bloodline power is still weak, it can be confirmed that this lineage of the Blood Race on Earth should be a branch of the Undying Blood Race."
In the myriad star domains, the Blood Race was extremely powerful, divided into four major tribes: the Undying Blood Race, the Spirit-Binding Blood Race, the Skyspire Blood Race, and the Battle Axe Blood Race.
Each tribe had its own unique talents. For instance, the Spirit-Binding Blood Race naturally possessed peculiar sealing abilities, easily capable of sealing the souls of the weak and excelling in soul control.
The Battle Axe Blood Race was a race with formidable direct combat prowess. Their bloodlines contained incredibly violent power, and they became even more ferocious once they ignited their bloodline to fight.
The Skyspire Blood Race was the most powerful among the four main Blood Race lineages. Their members were the rarest, but each was exceptionally gifted. The supreme leader of the Blood Race, Emperor Blood Dust Immortal, was born from the Skyspire Blood Race.
The abilities of the Undying Blood Race were considered relatively ordinary among the four major tribes. However, the Undying Blood Race had the largest population, far exceeding the combined total of the other three tribes.
This was inseparable from the Undying Blood Race's strong vitality and reproductive capabilities.
Their massive numbers had given rise to many top-tier powerhouses within the Undying Blood Race. Therefore, despite having ordinary talent, the Undying Blood Race's overall strength surpassed the Battle Axe Blood Race and the Spirit-Binding Blood Race, ranking second.
"Lightus mentioned that Saint Master Zhang could resist five Earth Immortals of the Holy See with his Divine Realm power. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary!"
Prince Hill observed for a long time, deeming Zhang Fan a perfect candidate for the sacrifice to the ancestor. He nodded in satisfaction and exclaimed.
"You three Blood Race princes requested to see me, not just to say this, right?" Zhang Fan asked with a smile.
With his current strength, he no longer felt pressured facing three Earth Immortals, so he appeared extremely casual.
"We specifically waited for Saint Master Zhang here, naturally, to discuss an important matter..."
Prince Hill stared at Zhang Fan, his blood-red eyes filled with a benevolent smile.
Looking into Prince Hill's eyes, which resembled a crimson abyss, Zhang Fan momentarily lost himself. By the time he snapped back to his senses and sensed something amiss, a residual blood sun disk was less than half a foot from his chest.
"Seeking death!"
Although Zhang Fan was wary, he hadn't expected the three Blood Race princes to attack him directly. Moreover, one of them was skilled in mental manipulation, creating a momentary gap in his defenses.
It was too late to defend. Zhang Fan instantly unleashed his Disintegration Domain, doing his best to mitigate the attack of the residual blood sun disk.
The attack launched by Prince Moses and Prince Roosevelt in perfect coordination was indeed immensely powerful. For an ordinary Core Condensation realm cultivator, facing such a blow unprepared would result in instant serious injury or loss of combat ability, if not death.
Although Zhang Fan's physical body was robust, infinitely close to a minor divine body, and the residual blood sun disk's power was weakened by the Disintegration Domain to only seventy percent...
Yet, when the attack landed, it still sent Zhang Fan flying backward. He crashed into the stone pillar in the center of the pavilion, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The stone pillar was snapped in half, and a large amount of blood mist emanated from it. The dense, bloody aroma made even Zhang Fan's expression change slightly.
Before Zhang Fan could rise, the three princes simultaneously lunged at him from three directions. Even with the restraint of the Disintegration Domain, their speed was still astonishingly fast. They formed a pincer, making it impossible for Zhang Fan to evade.
Like vampire bats, they clung to Zhang Fan, rolling sideways and dragging him directly into the broken stone pillar.
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