Lei Yao's face immediately showed an expression of hope upon hearing this. Inside the Secret Realm, it could sense that its strength had reached a bottleneck; no matter how much blood it absorbed, its power could not advance further.
Becoming a god was its only path to continue enhancing its abilities.
Previously, due to the Beast Tide, its master let it fight, and the matter of becoming a god had been postponed. Now that its master brought it up voluntarily, there was naturally no reason not to agree.
"Roar"
Lei Yao let out a roar, and its blood began to boil instantaneously. Its aura became increasingly terrifying, and the scent of blood filled the air around.
About two breaths later, a terrifying blood light suddenly erupted from within Lei Yao.
The blood light emerged from its body and floated slowly towards the sky, finally halting above everyone.
The blood light squirmed continuously, as if it could explode at any moment.
"Boom"
The blood light suddenly burst, transforming into a rain of blood, and a giant blood-colored beast shadow appeared in the air.
Upon seeing this, Chu Chen's expression changed. This blood-colored beast shadow was the Blood Ancestor, but the blood shadow it transformed into was much dimmer than last time, as if a gust of wind could blow it away.
The Blood Ancestor looked at Lei Yao with satisfaction and said, "You are quite remarkable; I didn't expect to reach the Emperor Level Peak so quickly. Come with me, I'll take you to receive the inheritance."
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen couldn't help but be pleased; it seemed there were no added conditions for the Blood Ancestor's inheritance.
However, he was also very curious why only the Master of Destruction had additional conditions.
Thinking of this, Chu Chen couldn't help but ask, "Blood Ancestor, I have a question I'm unclear about. Could you please explain?"
Upon hearing this, the Blood Ancestor cast its gaze towards Chu Chen, took a moment to examine him, and then said in a deep voice, "On its account, you may ask."
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen quickly voiced his doubts.
Hearing this, the Blood Ancestor was silent for a moment before sighing and saying, "Actually, the so-called conditions aren't decided by me but by the Divine Format."
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen thoughtfully nodded and said, "According to your words, your divine status is one tier lower than that of the God of Destruction."
Upon hearing this, the Blood Ancestor was immediately enraged, and an overwhelming pressure directly pressed down on Chu Chen.
Chu Chen felt like a mountain was pressing on him, and his legs instantly sank into the sand.
Seeing this, Lei Yao roared towards the Blood Ancestor and raised his fist to strike at it.
Witnessing this, Chu Chen spoke with difficulty to stop it, "Lei Yao, do not be rude; Blood Ancestor, I meant no offense, please forgive me."
Upon hearing this, the Blood Ancestor's expression relaxed slightly, and the pressure it released was immediately withdrawn.
"Well, I'm just a remnant spirit, why care about such baseless fame? Both Destruction and I are High-level Gods, but my luck was poor; my Divine Format broke, even if it inherits the divine status, it will be merely an Intermediate God," the Blood Ancestor said with a sigh.
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen's expression changed dramatically; the Divine Format of the Time God was also broken.
Thus, even if the Reincarnation Divine Fox and Lei Yao inherit the divine status, they are merely two Intermediate Gods, while the Destruction Dragon Emperor inherits that of a High-level God.
Whether two Intermediate Gods can rival a High-level God, Chu Chen could only throw this question to the Blood Ancestor.
Upon hearing this, the Blood Ancestor laughed lightly, "They're not on the same level; numbers can't compensate for it. Well, my power is limited; I need to take it for the inheritance promptly."
"Blood Ancestor, wait, I have one last question," Chu Chen quickly spoke to stop it.
Impatiently, the Blood Ancestor said, "Such trouble. Ask quickly."
"If Lei Yao inherits your divine status, how can its Divine Format be repaired, or the divine status elevated?"
"Repairing the Divine Format requires vast energy and lengthy time; it cannot be done in the short term. As for elevating the divine status, there are two ways: First, slowly accumulating through cultivation over time; Second, by seizing other gods' Divine Formats and integrating them into one's own. However, this also takes time. Well, we're off now." With that, it raised its hand, grabbed Lei Yao, and a blood-colored vortex appeared out of nowhere. It shook briefly and vanished with Lei Yao into the vortex.
Watching the disappearing Lei Yao, Chu Chen's face became incredibly grim.
Through Chu Chen's inquiry, Zhao Wudi and Long Batian vaguely guessed something.
"It seems both Lei Yao and the Reincarnation Divine Fox can't contend with the Destruction Dragon Emperor, but is there another way?" Long Batian asked solemnly.
"Now the only hope lies with Nirvana, hoping the Master of Undead's Divine Format is intact."
Upon hearing this, both nodded gravely.
"There's no time to lose; let's set off immediately," Zhao Wudi said firmly.
Chu Chen shook his head and said, "I'll take Zhao Qingzhu with me for this; you stay behind to manage the overall situation. Even if we cannot stop the Destruction Dragon Emperor, the Star Beast must pay dearly."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi's face turned icy cold; he patted Chu Chen's shoulder and said solemnly, "Go with confidence; leave the rest to me. Isn't the Destruction Dragon Emperor looking to ascend? Let's make him a solitary figure."
Chu Chen promptly contacted Zhao Qingzhu, asking her to wait for him at Alliance headquarters.
A moment later, the three returned to Alliance, and Chu Chen quickly found Zhao Qingzhu.
He obtained the Secret Realm's location from her.
This Eighth-Level Secret Realm was inside the God Pursuit Sect, placed within a mountain belly by the first Sect Leader.
Chu Chen hurriedly headed to the God Pursuit Sect.
Half a day later, Chu Chen returned to the God Pursuit Sect via the Teleportation Array.
Following Zhao Qingzhu's clues, he found the entrance to the Secret Realm in a hidden door.
Without hesitation, Chu Chen took out the Key to open the Secret Realm.
Entering the Secret Realm, Chu Chen immediately summoned Nirvana and Shadow Kill.
After confirming no dangers nearby, he began examining the surrounding situation.
The sight was an unusually lush vegetation, neither weeds nor trees showed signs of life presence.
Seeing this, Chu Chen frowned slightly and listened carefully; even the usual chirps of insects and birds were absent.
"This place is so eerie; have the Star Beasts been entirely eliminated here?" Chu Chen thought to himself.
But now was not the time for such thoughts, as only the Divine could threaten his life.
"Nirvana, release the Power of the Undead, sense the location of the inheritance ground."
Chu Chen didn't want to waste time here; he only wished to quickly ascertain if the Master of Undead possessed an intact Divine Format.
Upon hearing this, Nirvana didn't hesitate; it immediately released the Power of the Undead, sensing the surroundings.
A moment later, Nirvana said solemnly, "Master, I sense a faint Power of the Undead a hundred miles to the east; I believe the inheritance ground is there."
Hearing this, Chu Chen patted Nirvana's insect legs and said, "Very well, you rest for now; I'll head there." With that, he absorbed Nirvana into his Soul Sea.
Leaping onto Shadow Kill's back, Chu Chen said solemnly, "Rush with full force."
Upon hearing this, Shadow Kill hastened eastward.
With Shadow Kill's current speed, the hundred-mile distance would take only a quarter of an hour.
Gazing at the tomb-like palace below, Chu Chen's mouth twitched; the Master of Undead's aesthetics were undoubtedly unique.
This palace was similar to the Time God's palace; it had a Defense Shield outside it, permitting only Star Beasts meeting inheritance requirements.
Seeing this, Chu Chen didn't delay and summoned Nirvana.
"Let's go in."
Upon hearing this, Nirvana immediately enveloped itself with the Power of the Undead and strode towards the Master of Undead's palace.
