Breaking the Masked Man

at the same time.

Yao Yan felt himself immersed in chaotic memories, with countless bloodthirsty impulses surging in his mind, causing his consciousness to sink into them, until a cool sensation swept over his soul, pulling him out of it.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 6 Mask

The world is so beautiful, and the air is so fresh.

I'm still alive!

Yao Yan opened his eyes and felt the reality of the world. An unbelievable feeling washed over him. He felt like he was in a dream about being alive. He had thought he was dead many times during what he had just experienced. He never expected to survive.

"Brush~"

As Hun Xuzi withdrew the soul power that was supporting Yao Yan, he fell directly to the ground. The pain constantly reminded him that he was still alive.

"Little guy, you're very lucky. You succeeded. Congratulations! You've become the only lucky person in a thousand years to inherit the bloodline of the Devouring Spirit Clan."

Hun Xuzi was still floating in mid-air, surrounded by black flames and his eyes flashing red light. He didn't look like a good person, but at this moment his tone towards Yao Yan was much gentler. Clearly, Yao Yan's value in his eyes had increased greatly at this moment.

Yao Yan quickly got up from the ground and checked his body. When he found that he was still human and had all his limbs intact, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If one can remain human, who would want to become a monster?

Yao Yan knelt down on both knees, bowed deeply to Hun Xuzi, and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your kindness, Master!"

Although the other party is a beast, his life and fortune are now in the other party's hands. Naturally, he has to consider his future path. The other party has spent so much time and energy on this matter, and now everything has been successful for him. His value to Hun Xuzi is self-evident.

Given Hun Xuzi's strength and lifespan, he has no need to worry about the other party possessing his body.

Moreover, according to what the other party said, he also had the bloodline of the Soul Clan, and it was not impossible for him to turn around and join the Soul Clan. As a transmigrator, he had a flexible moral bottom line, especially when he did not have the power to control his own destiny. He knew what it meant to be a wise man when he could adapt to circumstances.

In the world of fantasy, boasting without real ability is nothing but a joke.

They don't eat beef, and you're trying to talk to them about values?

Hun Xuzi looked down at the little fellow before him and chuckled, "No need to thank me. This is your choice, and also your luck. After all, you've risked your own life. Get up."

He slightly raised his hand and used his soul power to lift Yao Yan up.

At this moment, he seemed very reasonable, and his attitude made it seem as if he were just a senior testing a junior.

"I didn't believe your lies..." Yao Yan knew Hun Xuzi's true colors very well, but he pretended to be moved. He then knelt down again and said in a deep voice, "Master, I know that without your help, I could not have succeeded!"

Upon hearing this, Hun Xuzi fell silent.

Yao Yan continued, "Master, I want to become strong. Can you teach me? I want to avenge my parents!"

His fists were clenched, and his eyes flashed with anger and hatred, like a vengeful little beast.

This time, Hun Xuzi did not lift Yao Yan up. His eyes, glowing red, stared at him, and he said calmly, "Have you thought it through? If so, you will no longer be a member of the Yao Clan."

"...I've thought it through. Although the Medicine Clan has raised me, my master has also given me a second chance. After I've avenged myself, I'll leave with my master."

Yao Yan was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

"it is good."

Hun Xuzi nodded. Yao Yan's understanding made him feel at ease and saved him a lot of trouble. He also wanted to see how far Yao Yan could grow. Thinking of this, he looked at Yao Yan and said, "Get up and feel your current body. See if you can control the abilities of the Devouring Spirit Clan."

Yao Yan obediently got up, closed her eyes, and immersed her soul power into her body, beginning to feel the changes in this body.

Although the other party had tortured him like a beast for a long time, the debt of gratitude for his life was genuine.

If before, Yao Yan only dared to take things one step at a time and slowly plan for the future, now he has become bolder. He wants to become a Dou Di, the number one person on the Dou Qi Continent. He wants to control his own destiny. He doesn't want to be manipulated like this anymore, without even the right to choose for himself.

The current state of Yao Yan can be described as a complete transformation. His entire skeleton is tinged with a faint jade color, and his blood and vitality are incredibly strong. Even though he has lost all his fighting spirit, his physical strength is several times that of before, and even his soul power has been greatly enhanced. It seems that he has undergone some kind of metamorphosis.

And this is only the surface of talent.

Yao Yan could clearly feel the unique power within his body. He slowly mobilized this power, and immediately an eerie aura emanated from his body. The originally jade-colored skeleton was quickly covered with strange patterns, and at the same time, a power that did not belong to battle qi surged within his body, flowing through his limbs and bones.

This power was sinister, seemingly more domineering than battle qi, carrying an invisible devouring force that gave him a bloodthirsty impulse.

In addition, a bloodstain appeared between his eyebrows, resembling a half-closed vertical pupil, containing an even more domineering power. However, Yao Yan was too weak at the moment to fully unleash its power.

"This power..."

Yao Yan slowly opened his eyes, a hint of doubt in them, because he could clearly feel the special nature of this power. As a former fighter, he could clearly distinguish the difference between this power and battle qi. In essence, it was stronger than battle qi, more domineering, and extremely aggressive.

Evil energy, demonic energy, or so-called primordial energy...

Hun Xuzi saw the doubt in Yao Yan's heart and explained, "There is no need to be surprised. The Devouring Spirit Clan is a peculiar race. They do not cultivate battle qi, and the power in their bodies is extremely strange. It has a devouring and even polluting nature, and this power is extremely domineering. If it weren't for the alliance of several ancient imperial clans, it would not have been easy to wipe them out back then."

"It's a good thing that you can inherit this power. Try to see if you can still cultivate battle qi. If you can, your future will be limitless."

"Jie Jie~"

As he spoke, Hun Xuzi laughed, his eyes filled with anticipation. He was also curious whether his creation could reach that level of perfection, and based on his deduction, it should be possible.

Yao Yan nodded, sat down cross-legged, formed hand seals, and entered a meditative state.

Because he was originally a six-star Dou Zhe, his cultivation was completely effortless and familiar. In fact, due to the change in his talent, his cultivation speed became extremely exaggerated, like a whale swallowing its prey. The energy of heaven and earth in the house rushed towards him, covering his body like a white mist and flowing into his limbs and bones.

In just a few breaths, he had already cultivated his first stream of battle qi and possessed a level of battle power.

He didn't stop there. He began to operate at full power, giving full play to his talent. As for whether it would cause a commotion and attract the attention of the other members of the Medicine Clan, he wasn't worried at all. With Hun Xuzi's strength and the special nature of the Void Devouring Flame, even if he blew up this place, there would be no commotion outside.

On the contrary, the higher his talent is now, the more Hun Xuzi will value him, and the easier his future path will be.

When dealing with someone like Hun Xuzi, one must demonstrate one's own value!

"very good!"

As Hun Xuzi sensed the changes in Yao Yan's body and his cultivation speed, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes. The other party had not disappointed him. With the talent that Yao Yan was showing at this moment, it was almost comparable to those divine bloodlines of imperial clans.

He wasn't surprised at all by this.

After all, he had integrated the bloodline power contained in the remains of a Dou Sheng into Yao Yan's body; it would be strange if he didn't have such a cultivation speed.

Those who can cultivate to the level of Dou Sheng are all chosen ones of heaven!

Compared to cultivating battle qi, he was more concerned about the changes in another power within Yao Yan's body.

Under his powerful spiritual observation, Yao Yan had no secrets at all. He could clearly feel that another power contained within Yao Yan's body was also slowly increasing, although the rate of increase was far slower than that of the increase in battle qi. It was good that it was increasing.

The Devouring Spirit Clan doesn't rely on cultivation to enhance their strength; their greatest strength lies in their innate devouring power, which allows them to freely absorb the blood essence and even other things from others.

That's the most terrifying thing.

Hun Xuzi waited silently for Yao Yan to finish his cultivation.

About as long as a cup of tea.

Yao Yan stopped cultivating and slowly opened his eyes. He spread his hands and felt the changes in his body. His heart couldn't help but beat faster because in just a short while, his strength had actually recovered to the first level of Dou Qi. This cultivation speed was simply terrifying, and this level of Dou Qi was more solid and powerful than the Dou Qi he had cultivated before.

"No rush, take your time to adapt. Starting cultivation again will benefit you and allow you to become familiar with this body again. Remember, don't rush to break through unless you can completely control your body. Otherwise, you're just wasting your talent. What you need to do now is get familiar with your body!"

Hun Xuzi looked at Yao Yan and gave her a deep, solemn instruction.

Yao Yan's talent has skyrocketed recently, and at this time it's easy for him to get caught up in the thrill of rapid breakthroughs. If that happens, his future will undoubtedly be ruined, and he doesn't want to raise a good-for-nothing.

Yao Yan nodded upon hearing this, then stood up and bowed, saying, "Yes, Master."

There was a pause.

He clenched his fists, staring at the floating figure of Hun Xuzi, and asked in a low voice, "Grandmaster, can you tell me now who my enemy is?"

"No rush, focus on your cultivation. I will tell you when you are strong enough."

Hun Xuzi said calmly, while the Void Devouring Flame surrounding the house began to recede, finally transforming into a flame that flew into his figure.

"brush!"

With a light tap of his finger, a stream of light flew out from Yao Yan's storage ring. It was an ancient jade tablet, a relic of Yao Yan's father.

"From now on, you can use this jade tablet to contact me. Just activate your soul power. As for the changes in your body... divine objects are inherently concealed. A divine bloodline is not so easy to be discovered when it is not yet fully mature. Your current bloodline power is in no way weaker than a divine bloodline. In fact, it can continue to grow and may even surpass a divine bloodline in the future."

Yao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, and then circulated her soul power to observe her own body. She saw that the jade color on her bones was gradually receding until it returned to normal.

"You must never activate the bloodline power of the Devouring Spirit Clan. You should be aware of its special nature. Once you unleash this power, none of those who know about it can be spared. Otherwise, you will become the target of other imperial clans."

"I understand, Master!"

“Master? Your father was only my nominal disciple; I never acknowledged him. However, you can become my true disciple in the future.”

"...Yes, teacher."

"Teacher, what a familiar yet unfamiliar title, hehe~"

With a strange laugh, Hun Xuzi's figure slowly shrank within the envelope of the Void Devouring Flame until it transformed into a black flame and disappeared into the jade tablet.

"brush."

The jade pendant fell to the ground.

Yao Yan reached out and caught the jade token. Looking at it in his hand, he said solemnly, "Teacher, I will work hard and will not let you down!"

He then put it into his casket.

From that moment on, he knew he would have to live with a mask on from now on.

But isn't that just life?

Who can do whatever they want? Most people are just changing one mask into another.