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Chapter 664 Li Chen's Bloodline: A Secret No One Knows! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

The dark clouds dispersed, and the long-awaited sunshine shone on the pristine snowfield, reflecting a dazzling light. The temperature also began to slowly rise.

The five of them reluctantly emerged from the ice cave where they had stayed for so long.

After more than ten days of in-depth communication, the relationship between the beautiful women became subtle and complex, but their gazes toward Li Chen were filled with an indescribable dependence and allure.

After packing their belongings, they mounted their well-rested and refreshed snow camels and, led by Katrilan, continued their journey toward the tribe.

After traveling for several more days, we passed through an area covered in ice and snow, but with jagged rocks that resembled a maze, and then the view suddenly opened up before us.

A vast valley surrounded by a ring of snow-capped mountains came into view.

The valley was not the simple camp one might imagine, but rather a sizable tribal settlement.

The enormous longhouses, built from whole icefield logs and hard animal bones, are arranged in a staggered pattern, their roofs covered with thick snow and wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys.

The outskirts of the village are surrounded by wooden stakes and stone pillars carved with intricate totems, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Although the entire tribe may only have a few thousand people, Li Chen keenly sensed that a powerful life energy and natural spiritual energy permeated the area.

He saw children running and playing in the snow, their movements far more agile than ordinary people; strong men processing their prey, their muscles bulging, their eyes sharp as eagles; even some elderly people, their eyes revealing a formidable strength.

Katril's face showed relaxation and pride at returning home. She pointed to the tallest building in the center of the tribe, decorated with a huge snow owl feather at the top, and said, "Master, that is our tribe's altar and the residence of the high priest. Don't underestimate our tribe just because we are not many people. Every one of us is an excellent warrior and a guardian of nature."

Her tone was full of confidence in the tribe's strength.

Li Chen nodded slightly. Generally, stronger tribes care a lot about bloodlines, which is also the reason why their population is relatively small.

Li Chen and the other three women waited for a moment at the entrance of the tribe before Katrilan went in first to report.

Not long after, a commotion broke out in the tribe. Led by an elderly shaman, dozens of shamans dressed in traditional clothing and with different totem patterns painted on their bodies quickly came out to greet them.

This old shaman, named "Canggu," is the tribe's oldest and most prestigious high priest.

His hair and beard were all white, and his face was etched with the marks of time, but his body remained upright, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle on a snow-capped mountain, and he exuded the powerful aura of the peak of the Heavenly Abyss Realm, only one step away from the Saint Realm.

However, when he sensed the unfathomable, boundless, and natural spiritual energy emanating from Li Chen, his face immediately showed utmost respect.

Although there is only one level difference between the Saint Realm and the Heavenly Abyss Realm, they are worlds apart.

The old wizard Canggu strode forward, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed deeply to Li Chen. All the wizards behind him also bowed in unison, their attitude extremely respectful: "Respected Saint, your arrival is like the spring sunshine illuminating the icy plains, bringing glory to our Frostwolf Tribe! This old man, Canggu, on behalf of all the wizards of the tribe, welcomes your presence!"

His voice was old yet resonant, filled with heartfelt reverence.

Li Chen's face was covered with the colorful patterns of shamanic pigments, which made his deep eyes appear even more mysterious.

He nodded slightly and replied in a hoarse but calm voice, "High Priest Canggu, you are too kind. Please forgive my unauthorized visit."

"No, no, it is an honor for us to have a sage's presence! Please come in!" The old shaman Canggu quickly stepped aside and personally led the way, welcoming Li Chen and his party into the tribe.

A grand welcoming ceremony had already been prepared inside the largest longhouse in the center of the tribe.

A huge bonfire burned in the center, dispelling the chill of the north.

Strong warriors beat animal-hide drums, and girls in colorful feather skirts danced wildly beautiful dances, making the whole scene lively and grand.

Ekaterina, Anastasia, and Dalia had never seen such a primitive and vibrant scene before. They felt both curious and somewhat reserved, and followed closely behind Li Chen.

After several rounds of drinks and in a relaxed atmosphere, Li Chen explained his purpose.

He looked at the old wizard Cang Gu and said in a steady voice, "High Priest, I came here today inspired by Katrilan. She once said that she sensed the bloodline of the Northern Elves, who share the same origin as her, in me. I am very curious about this. I wonder if the High Priest can enlighten me?"

Upon hearing this, the old sorcerer Canggu's expression turned serious.

He gestured for the song and dance to stop, then solemnly took out an ancient bone box from his bosom. When he opened it, inside was a strange gemstone, smooth as a mirror, with a drop of silver liquid writhing like a living creature embedded in its center.

“Your Excellency, please forgive my intrusion.” Cang Gu held the gemstone and walked up to Li Chen. “This is my clan’s ‘Bloodline Tracing Stone,’ which can reveal the origin of one’s bloodline. Please extend your hand.”

Li Chen extended his right hand as instructed. The old wizard Canggu gently placed two aged but steady fingers on Li Chen's wrist, held the Origin Stone in his other hand, closed his eyes, and began to mobilize natural spiritual energy to investigate.

At first, the silver liquid on the Origin Stone only glowed faintly. But the next second, a sudden change occurred!

The drop of silver liquid suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, like a small silver sun, illuminating the entire longhouse with a bright glow!
Moreover, the silver liquid seemed to be summoned by some supreme power, and it began to boil violently, even emitting a faint, pleasant humming sound!
The old wizard Canggu suddenly opened his eyes, his face filled with extreme shock and disbelief, and his hands trembled slightly with excitement.

He quickly withdrew his fingers, as if afraid of disrespecting something, then took two steps back and bowed deeply to Li Chen, his voice filled with unprecedented excitement and awe:

"God bless my race! God bless my race! Your Majesty! You possess no ordinary Northern Elf bloodline, but the legendary, ancient, and most noble Elf Royal Blood! Its purity far surpasses my imagination! I pride myself on having a pure bloodline, but before you, it is less than one-tenth of yours! No, probably less than one-hundredth!"

He was so excited that he was almost incoherent: "Those who possess such royal blood are born with the favor of nature. Communicating with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is as easy as breathing. There are almost no bottlenecks or obstacles on the path of cultivation!"

It was precisely because of this that, in ancient times, our ancestors were coveted and hunted by powerful figures from all sides, leading to the decline of our tribe and our forced displacement, forcing us to hide in this harsh, northern land.”

Li Chen understood. As a direct descendant of the Li family of the Tian Ce Dynasty, his royal bloodline was extraordinary. Perhaps some of his ancestors had intermarried with the northern elves, which allowed this powerful bloodline to be passed down implicitly and was unexpectedly activated in his generation.

Or perhaps his mysteriously deceased mother had an unknown background.

In any case, this does explain why his cultivation progressed so rapidly, and why he reached the Saint realm at such a young age.

But he naturally didn't reveal these thoughts; he simply listened calmly.

The old sorcerer Canggu asked eagerly, "Your Excellency, may I ask about your ancestors? Perhaps they are related to a long-lost branch of our royal family?"

(End of this chapter)