Chapter 853: Chapter 28: Dragon’s Blood_2
Ah Dai was oblivious to Pu Lin’s gaze, and he said in a daze, "Prophet Pu Lin, you, you mean to give this Dragon’s Blood to us?"
Pu Lin smiled faintly and said, "No, to give it to you. I have already given my Magic Note to Xuan Yue, so naturally, this Dragon God Blood belongs to you." As he spoke, he used some method unknown to them, and the necklace from inside the column suddenly appeared in his hands. As the Dragon’s Blood emerged, a blue light shone brightly, as if a loud roar resonated from afar. At the same time, the Phoenix’s Blood on Xuan Yue’s chest emitted a strong red glow, complementing the Dragon God Blood. Both necklaces seemed to possess their own souls, and at this moment, they appeared quite joyful.
Ah Dai repeatedly shook his hands, declining, "No, no, that’s not right, this is your Pu Yan clan’s ancestral treasure! How could I accept it? Prophet Pu Lin, please keep it for now."
Pu Lin did not take it back, and spoke indifferently, "Ah Dai, just take it. I feel very assured with the Divine Artifact in your hands. Since it is a Divine Artifact, it should serve its intended purpose. A millennium catastrophe is imminent, and I hope that in your hands, it can be brought into full play. Use its power well, consider it repayment from our Pu Lin clan. To be able to support the Savior is our duty."
Xuan Yue looked at Prophet Pu Lin, then at Ah Dai, suddenly snatched the Dragon’s Blood from Pu Lin’s hands, stuffed it into Ah Dai’s hands, and chided, "If he tells you to take it, just take it. Didn’t Prophet Pu Lin say that we’ll have to exert effort for their Pu Yan clan in the future? With the Dragon’s Blood, we’ll be much more assured. At worst, we can return it to him after everything is over."
Ah Dai was stunned, feeling a faint warmth from the Dragon’s Blood in his hand, and his whole body was filled with a comfortable and warm sensation. Moreover, the Dragon’s Blood seemed very close to him; upon entering Ah Dai’s hands, the blue light gradually dimmed, but the immense energy contained within it did not diminish.
Ah Dai said, "Prophet Pu Lin, consider this a loan then. Thank you."
Pu Lin smiled and said, "The Dragon’s Blood has a Spell to activate it. When you want to use it, just focus your intentions on the Dragon’s Blood, and you will naturally know the Spell. As for some other functions, the Spell of the Dragon’s Blood and the Phoenix’s Blood are almost identical. Let Xuan Yue tell you about them later." Pu Lin’s eyes revealed a look of serene approval as he said, "My mission is finally complete. The future of the Pu Yan clan is now in your hands. Xuan Yue, Ah Dai, you must not disappoint me!"
Xuan Yue held onto Ah Dai and said, "We’ll do what we can. Prophet Pu Lin, do you have other matters? Shouldn’t we be leaving now? Yan Shi is still in danger. Aren’t you worried that he might be harmed? The murderer who killed Yan Shi’s wife so stealthily is probably putting Yan Shi in a very dangerous position as well."
Pu Lin’s eyes showed a hint of sorrow as he sighed, "Yan Shi is almost like a child I’ve watched grow up. His destiny has long been determined by the heavens and cannot be changed by human efforts. I have already arranged for his matters. Don’t worry. There is something else I need to explain to you. You’ve seen the Tilu fighters in the Tilu Temple, right? Tell me your opinions about them."
Both Xuan Yue and Ah Dai’s eyes showed fear, and Xuan Yue said, "They are the most dangerous warriors I’ve ever seen. Even among the Court of Justice of the church, only a high-ranking Judge can compare with them. Your Pu Yan clan really does have many masters!"
Ah Dai said, "They are truly formidable, especially the two Tilu fighters at the entrance of the grotto just now. With just a move from them, either one could easily kill us."
Pu Lin said painfully, "These Tilu fighters are the most respectable heroes of our Pu Yan clan! Do you know how they came to be? I will tell you now, and this may well be the biggest secret of our clan. A thousand years ago, our Pu Yan clan nearly perished in that catastrophe. After surviving the ordeal, we faced the danger of never recovering. To ensure the continued development of our Pu Yan clan, the then Clan Leader decided to use secret witchcraft to create the most powerful warriors."
Ah Dai said in surprise, "Powerful warriors can be created?"
Pu Lin nodded and said, "Witchcraft is a very mysterious thing, somewhat similar to the lost Undead Magic. Those who use witchcraft must offer something to achieve their goal. Within our Pu Yan clan, there’s a witchcraft documented that can fully bring out a person’s potential, but the price is very steep—that is, the Soul."
Xuan Yue and Ah Dai exclaimed in unison, "Soul?"
Pu Lin nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, the Soul. After using this witchcraft, one’s soul is sacrificed as the price. Though the warriors lose their souls after the witchcraft is cast, as long as their bodies are not destroyed, they can achieve immortality. That is the current Tilu fighters. Not only do they possess extremely formidable offensive and Defensive Abilities, but their potential has been fully tapped. Most terrifying is their self-healing ability; unless their bodies are completely shattered or disabled, they can be said to be undying."
Ah Dai murmured, "To gain great power at the expense of the soul, that, that seems too..."
