NOVPUBThe Blood Clan’s Forbidden Land was not a complete space, but rather a semi-complete one.
Perhaps to maximize the power of the Myriad Dao Red Lotus, it had not been fully sealed when originally constructed.
Under the leadership of the three Clan Elders, a group of people moved majestically toward the Forbidden Land.
The gate of the Forbidden Land was very wide and was a dark black color. 𝓃𝓸𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
Densely packed skulls were carved on either side of the gate, which was already ajar, revealing a scene bathed in crimson within.
Only as Xu Zimei followed the three Clan Elders into the gate did the view in front of her gradually become clear.
Above this space was the Sea of Blood from the Netherworld Blood Sea, the sky like a bloody red cover, isolating the Sea of Blood from the outside.
Directly ahead was an altar, vast in size, with enough room for more than a hundred people to stand comfortably upon it.
The altar resembled a towering spire, each level smaller than the one below, up to the very top— the summit of the tower.
The Netherworld Blood Sea poured forth like a waterfall from above, cascading down and into the altar, which was like a tall tower.
At this moment, the altar, composed of six levels, took on an exceptionally crimson color after absorbing the power of the Netherworld Blood Sea.
Besides the three Clan Elders, the other seven Clan Elders of the Blood Clan were all seated in the lotus position around the altar.
The spiritual energy surged around them, powering something tremendous.
The younger generation of the Blood Clan who had entered the Forbidden Land before were all seated around the altar on the ground, waiting for the afterglow of the baptism.
"Step forward, choose your positions around the altar," the three Clan Elders said solemnly.
It was only after Xu Zimei stepped forward that she realized the positions for those with spots were closest to the altar.
The ground all around was a deep red, with many patterns in concentric circles on it.
As she sat down, Xu Zimei could distinctly feel as if the blood inside her body was being drawn out, as if ready to ignite and boil.
A "rumbling" sound rose within her, as the spiritual energy in her body condensed into a river, surging and flowing through several Vein Gates.
"Such mighty power," Xu Zimei whispered to herself.
She thought secretly, "No wonder the Blood Clan regards the Myriad Dao Red Lotus as the treasure of the clan. Paired with the Netherworld Blood Sea, it’s like adding wings to a tiger."
Once everyone had taken their seats, the three Clan Elders stepped forward and announced loudly to the many youths.
"The baptism is a major event that our Blood Clan encounters only once every hundred years. Although you have not been chosen as disciples,
you can still partake in parts of the baptism, and how much you benefit from it will depend on your own efforts and creation."
After the Clan Elder finished speaking, with a wave of his red robe sleeve, the winds and clouds above began to change.
"I declare, the Blood Clan Baptism Ceremony officially begins."
As his voice fell, all eight Clan Elders took their places, their majestic presence pouring out from their bodies and connecting together, stirring endless Spiritual Energy toward the altar.
In just an instant, a red light burst forth from the altar, piercing through the sealed barrier and entering directly into the Sea of Blood, turning the entire spire-shaped altar blood-red as well.
Above, the previously gentle waterfalls of the Sea of Blood suddenly became turbulent, an endless Sea of Blood in the sky condensing into a Blood Dragon, with the sound of "rumbling" explosions emanating from it.
Then the Blood Dragon penetrated the barrier and surged into the altar.
The roar of the Blood Dragon arose from within, and the sound of explosions grew increasingly louder in the altar.
As the altar began to shake, seemingly unable to hold out,
the Grand Clan Elder shouted sharply, "Sacrifice the Red Lotus."
Eight Clan Elders formed seals with their hands simultaneously, the speed of their signing grew increasingly rapid, a profoundly mysterious sensation emanated from their hands.
As the altar began to crumble, a loud shout was heard; the eight Clan Elders completed their hand seals in unison.
They materialized together in the void, enlarged by dozens of times.
All reflected upon the altar, which was followed by a thunderous rumble.
Before them, the space tore open, and a blood-red lotus flower floated out.
This lotus was similar to others Xu Zimei had seen before but slightly different in color.
The lotus had eight petals, eerie and blood-red.
"Suppression," the grand Clan Elder bellowed, and the eight Elders directed the lotus towards the Blood Dragon.
The Myriad Dao Red Lotus exuded supreme might. Upon contact with the Blood Dragon, the creature roared restlessly.
It wished to escape, break the seal, and return to the Netherworld Blood Sea, but the Red Lotus suppressed it, absorbing its power bit by bit using the altar.
As the power of the Blood Dragon was absorbed, countless smaller lotuses floated out from the altar.
These lotuses seemed to be miniaturized versions of the Myriad Dao Red Lotus. As the Blood Dragon struggled, myriad lotuses flew out from the altar.
The moment Xu Zimei came into contact with the lotus, she felt a surge of abundant power washing over her entire body.
This power even sought to alter her internal structure.
"So this is what’s called a spiritual baptism," Xu Zimei murmured to herself.
The more lotuses absorbed, the stronger the powers obtained.
Since the lotuses were floating out from the altar, those like Xu Zimei, seated closest, naturally absorbed more.
Everyone was desperately absorbing the lotuses, and as the front row of people consumed most of their essence, the remainder then scattered around.
Witnessing this scene, Xu Zimei chuckled lightly.
She signaled with her eyes to a few Divine Emperors in the crowd, then her figure suddenly burst forth.
She shot straight towards the Myriad Dao Red Lotus in the sky.
Her actions immediately caught the attention of the eight great Clan Elders, who were in fact always monitoring the situation of the Myriad Dao Red Lotus.
"Someone is trying to seize the Red Lotus," the second Clan Elder shouted loudly.
"Stop him," the eight Clan Elders soared into the air in unison, charging toward Xu Zimei.
The disciples below, who had been absorbing the Blood Lotus, also paused, looking up at the scene unfolding overhead.
Among the eight great Clan Elders, since the grand Clan Elder and the second Clan Elder had Stepped into Immortality, they naturally moved much faster.
In an instant, the two arrived by Xu Zimei’s side, their hands reaching out to suppress Xu Zimei.
"What’s going on? How did an outsider infiltrate the Forbidden Land?" the fifth Clan Elder asked from behind, annoyed.
"Especially one of the core disciples in the first batch near the altar. How did you choose such clan members?"
"It was that kid recommended by the Divine Bloodline," the third Clan Elder replied with an embarrassed expression.
"Divine Bloodline? What are they trying to do?" the fifth Clan Elder exclaimed in shock.
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Watching the grand Clan Elder and the second Clan Elder attacking from both sides, Xu Zimei snorted coldly.
Her speed undiminished, she clashed head-on with the assault.
The attack of two Immortal powerhouses was not to be taken lightly, but Xu Zimei’s Tree of Life within her kept circulating.
