Chapter 156: Bloodline Resonance

In the distance, a five-colored phoenix soared through the sky, its divine light piercing the clouds. Within its body surged terrifying energy, exuding a domineering aura that made even heaven and earth tremble.

The five-colored divine light blazed brilliantly. Each time the phoenix flapped its wings, a gale materialized in the void, as if space itself had gone mad, crushing everything in its path.

The phoenix cried out, shaking the mountains and rivers. The surrounding mountain ranges were shattered by its cry, and rubble pierced the clouds, its momentum awe-inspiring. This piercing sound traveled a thousand miles, as if a peerless divine beast had awakened, roaring with overwhelming divine might.

Its gaze was terrifying. Beneath those sharp eyes lay endless vicissitudes, as if it had endured countless tribulations. The battle intent emanating from this phoenix was enough to shatter illusions.

Behind it, a group of immensely powerful individuals charged forward, all targeting the five-colored phoenix. The strength of its bloodline far surpassed that of ancient sacred lands.

Even the bloodlines of the several great cultivators ahead trembled in fear! The phoenix's bloodline was terrifyingly powerful.

Many were driven mad. The will of a single supreme being could unleash such terrifying attacks, enough to crush even great cultivators. If they obtained it, even ancient sacred lands would be wary.

The phoenix was extremely fast. With a flap of its wings, it covered dozens of miles, leaving the pursuers far behind. Only a few great cultivators could barely keep up.

Inside the cave, Yuanxia sensed a familiar aura approaching her. Joy spread across her face, and the tension in her heart gradually eased.

"Don't celebrate too early. I reckon many are after it," Yang Tian said, shaking his head slightly and curling his lips as he looked at Yuanxia.

"Heh, them? They're not qualified," Yuanxia replied with a smile. Beneath that smile, a noble aura rose, as if innate.

"Arrogant woman, you're not pretty like this," Yang Tian pouted. Just moments ago, she had been on equal footing with him, but now Yuanxia seemed aloof and unapproachable, the gap between them too vast.

"Only you are pretty, only you are beautiful..." Yuanxia chuckled, her mood seemingly lifted. She bantered with Yang Tian, a genuine smile gracing her exquisite face.

"Tch..." Yang Tian clicked his tongue and snorted.

With a cry, the five-colored phoenix suddenly appeared inside the cave, its terrifying pressure fully retracted.

The five-colored phoenix opened its eyes, a gleam of ancient wisdom flowing forth, as if seeing through countless illusions. Its gaze then settled on Yang Tian.

Purple blood stirred within him, resonating once more with the five-colored bloodline. Yang Tian could sense a hint of reunion-like emotion flowing through his blood.

"What's going on?" Sensing the change in his blood, Yang Tian's heart tightened. His gaze fixed on the five-colored phoenix, and under those eyes that could see through the world, all of Yang Tian's secrets were exposed.

Even Yuanxia's expression shifted slightly. The bloodline felt both familiar and strange to her. She cast a suspicious glance at Yang Tian, unable to understand why the bloodline would look at him that way.

The five-colored phoenix only gazed at Yang Tian for a moment, and he saw a hint of nostalgia in its eyes.

Suddenly, the five-colored phoenix cried out and dove straight into Yuanxia's body.

Three breaths later, a surge of energy was born within Yuanxia, climbing at an astonishing speed. Her cultivation was recovering, and the wounds on her body were healing.

"Uncle Xiao, what just happened?" Sensing Yuanxia's recovery, Yang Tian felt a bit more at ease. He then asked Yang Xiao.

The joy emanating from his bloodline during that close resonance suggested that his family must have some connection with Yuanxia's.

"I'm not sure either," Yang Xiao shook his head slightly. He knew nothing about ancient events, and some things were not yet suitable for Yang Tian to know.

"Could our family have crossed paths with Yuanxia's?" Yang Tian scratched his head, unwilling to give up.

"Boy, don't ask about these things. You'll know in the future. Knowing too much now won't do you any good," Yang Xiao shook his head and warned.

"Oh..." Yang Tian shrugged and withdrew his mind from the Ancestral Dragon Ring, not pressing further.

Yuanxia had become a massive energy field. In just a moment, she emitted terrifying energy fluctuations. Streams of five-colored radiance burst from her body, dazzling and brilliant.

Yang Tian quickly stepped back. Fortunately, the fluctuations were not directed at him, or he would have been crushed.

Yuanxia was like a sleeping dragon that had awakened. Vast energy surged wildly, distorting the surrounding void and even causing fine cracks to appear.

"Uncle Xiao, what realm is Yuanxia at now?" Seeing the cracks in the void, Yang Tian couldn't help asking. The sheer energy she emitted was tearing through space, and it was still growing.

"Still half-step Great Cultivator, but she'll break through after some secluded cultivation. The energy she's emitting now isn't her own. It will last for a while and then dissipate."

"This little girl's luck is not bad. Such a rich bloodline not only skyrocketed, but also a wisp of ancestral will descended. Her bloodline secret technique will not only be enhanced, but her cultivation will also advance by leaps and bounds."

"Oh." Yang Tian nodded, looking at Yuan Xia's surging energy, he couldn't help but draw a cold breath. This energy fluctuation could already compare to an ordinary Great Power.

Outside the cave, a dozen figures stood in the void, their gazes filled with shock and uncertainty as they converged on the cave. The energy pressure emanating from it was no weaker than theirs.

"This energy fluctuation is very similar to the bloodline that erupted earlier. Could it be his descendant?" The few in the void exchanged glances, their eyes somewhat cold.

"It should be. This energy is still increasing. It seems he has gained a lot from the bloodline." A gray-robed elder nodded and said indifferently.

"The person inside should not be from the Eastern Continent. I estimate he is from another continent, very likely from the Central Province!" One middle-aged man asserted.

"That's right. The Eastern Continent doesn't have many families with bloodlines. For such a rich bloodline, apart from the Central Province, there should be none elsewhere."

"Since a strong expert from the Central Province has come, we should fulfill our duties as hosts and go take a look." The black-robed man slightly clenched his hand and said to the few beside him.

"Haha, Brother Gu is right. Let's go!" Half of the people walked out and headed into the cave.

Watching the few enter, a fair-faced elder said to a thick-browed, big-eyed middle-aged man beside him, "Brother Qing, what do you think?"

"Whether it's someone from the Central Province or not, given the intensity of this bloodline, being able to awaken a trace of an ancestor's will, it's definitely not an ordinary family. Let's wait and see." The thick-browed man smiled.

This thick-browed, big-eyed middle-aged man wore a purple robe, with flowing light on his head, a divine and martial aura around him, and an imperial bearing throughout.

"That's true. I recall that Yang Tian's bloodline is also extremely formidable. According to my boy, it's even stronger than the bloodline of the Ancient Sacred Ground." The fair-faced elder chuckled lightly.

"Heh, that kid." The thick-browed man's face brimmed with a smile. This short period had been earth-shattering. Just as several super forces were about to attack the palace, a sudden change occurred here, causing them to halt beforehand.

At the cave entrance, just as the black-robed man was about to step inside.

Yuan Xia's rapidly surging energy suddenly erupted from within her body. The vast and mighty air waves, like tidal waves, surged overwhelmingly toward the cave entrance.

"Anyone who approaches the cave shall be killed without mercy!" An extremely icy voice resounded at the cave entrance, shaking the sky itself, and the boulders at the entrance were directly shattered into dust.

The harsh voice rolled across the sky. At the same time, the erupting air waves suddenly swelled, like monstrous waves sweeping through the void.

The void was cracking. The intensity of this force made some people's expressions change slightly.

This leaked momentum could already rival a Great Power of the sixth or seventh level, and it was still surging. The pressure emanating from the cave was climbing step by step.

The black-robed man exchanged glances with the others. If they retreated like this, they would naturally be unwilling. But it wasn't worth antagonizing a Great Power, especially since the other party's identity was still unclear.

"Friend inside, I am Gu Yun from the Ancient Sacred Ground. I and several friends have come to visit, with no ill intent." The black-robed man cupped his hands and said indifferently.

Inside the cave, Yang Tian's face suddenly turned icy cold. A piercing chill surged in his eyes, and a wisp of cold killing intent leaked out, startling Yuan Xia, who was rapidly increasing in power beside him.

"Yang Tian, do you have a grudge against him?" Suppressing the surging energy within her like a tide, Yuan Xia looked at Yang Tian with her beautiful eyes and asked.

"Of course I do. I was chased here by them, the Ancient Sacred Ground. Their people are very treacherous. Don't believe a word that old bastard says. They're utterly shameless, even sending a War King to hunt me down." Yang Tian suppressed the killing intent in his eyes and spoke through gritted teeth.

"Do you think I'm stupid? I won't let them in." Yuan Xia pouted and murmured, "Your cultivation is low, but you have quite a few tricks, managing to escape from a War King."

"Of course. Otherwise, how could I have safely saved you, right?" Yang Tian patted his chest and chuckled.

Hearing this, a flush spread across Yuan Xia's exquisite face. Her brows furrowed, and just as she was about to flare up, a tremor surged from the bloodline within her, preventing her from clashing with Yang Tian.

"What's going on?" Yuan Xia's eyes froze. A will transmitted from her bloodline, leaving her stunned.

"If you dare utter a single word about what just happened, be careful—I'll cut off your tongue." With a complex gaze, Yuan Xia glanced at Yang Tian and said huffily.

"Hehe, I'll keep it secret for you, don't worry." Scratching his head, Yang Tian laughed heartily.

Outside the cave, Gu Yun and the others had unpleasant expressions. Several Great Power cultivators had been left waiting for a long time, with no sound coming from inside.

By now, many people had gathered. When they sensed the surging energy fluctuations inside, they couldn't help but change expressions. A Great Power was rare even in the Ancient Sacred Ground.

"Uncle Xiao, how high can her energy surge?" Yang Tian asked in his mind. He could clearly sense that more and more people were gathering outside.