Chapter 0001: The Creation of Heaven and Earth, Infinite Lineage
It is done! Back then, I spent a full three months just to open the first Dantian!
The ability to derive bloodline factors indicates that one can change their talents and bloodlines through cultivation, allowing for faster training and stronger abilities
His name is Nie Yun, a super strong individual at the peak of the Dantian Acupoint Realm. During the invasion of the demon clan, he, along with dozens of sworn brothers, entered the most mysterious Wanjie Mountain on the continent in search of traces left by the deities, hoping to seize the opportunity to break through and find a glimmer of hope
The children of the external branch and the children of the internal branch are akin to collateral and direct descendants, holding different statuses, and their rights within the family vary significantly
A voice filled with anger, resentment, and unwillingness gradually awakened Nie Yun
The bloodline factor has completely transformed into the Dantian
The cultivation method described in the unnamed technique can only derive bloodline factors and alter innate talents; it cannot assist individuals in enhancing their strength or increasing their cultivation level. Moreover, the practice is not as easy as it seems. Successfully deriving a bloodline factor upon comprehending the technique is already considered a stroke of great luck
After being transformed by the nameless technique, Nie Yun's Qi Sea is full, indicating that he has reached the peak of the Spirit Valley realm. At this moment, what he needs to do is to convert the bloodline factors into his Dantian and nurture the spiritual energy.
According to the description above, this unnamed technique is extremely difficult to cultivate. Each time a bloodline factor is derived, it requires a tremendous cost. I have just comprehended the technique, and it was only under special circumstances that I derived one. In the future, attempting to derive a second one will be much more troublesome
Transforming the bloodline factor into the Dantian is now quite simple. The first time it was initiated, it cost an enormous price, involving both spiritual herbs and external forces, and it took a full three months to succeed. When activating the bloodline factor, the timing of the combination of spiritual energy and mental strength must be precise; even a slight miscalculation could lead to failure
Mother
Operating this nameless technique can actually alter one's talent and give rise to bloodline factors
Seeing the dantian in the sea of qi absorbing spiritual energy every minute, enhancing his own strength, Nie Yun's eyes sparkled with excitement
7 major bloodline factors, each capable of forming a dantian in the Qi Sea, which means that he alone possesses seven dantians, allowing his cultivation speed to be a full seven times that of others
Father? Upon seeing this person and hearing such a reprimand, Nie Yun did not feel disgusted; instead, his eyes involuntarily turned red.
The tree wishes to be still, but the wind does not cease; the child wishes to care for their parents, but the parents do not wait
The arrogant words had not yet come to an end when the tightly shut door creaked open slowly with a "creak," followed by a plain yet cold voice that suddenly echoed throughout the entire courtyard
"It's good that you're fine. Just sleep a little longer after waking up. I will find the best healing remedy to treat your wounds and ensure your complete recovery!" Mother Nie Ling, seeing her son fully awake, felt the pressure she had been holding inside suddenly ease. She indeed felt somewhat fatigued, so she stood up, offered a few words of comfort, and then returned to her room to rest.
The speed at which a person's strength improves is primarily determined by their lineage factor, which is their innate talent, and secondarily by the quality of the cultivation methods they practice
Do not pretend to be dead when there is nothing wrong, get up early to practice
Hmm? Where are my lineage factors? Weren't they activated long ago? How could they all be missing?
Haha, it seems that the relics left by ancient civilizations have not only been acquired by me, but have also accompanied my rebirth
Under the powerful offensive of the demon invasion, Nie Yun had no intention of surviving. However, being betrayed by his most trusted brother drove him to madness. Severely injured, he unleashed forbidden techniques, sacrificing his own lifespan to slay all those who betrayed him under his sword
After all the gases in the Qi Sea have been fully nurtured and refined, one reaches the pinnacle of Qi cultivation, enabling the elimination of the false and the preservation of the true, thus allowing one to break through to the fourth level of true Qi
It is precisely for these reasons that I increasingly detest this father, growing more and more averse to him, and there is no familial affection to speak of between us
The scene before me is very clear, unforgettable for a lifetime. It was at the age of sixteen when I went out and encountered my cousin Nie Chao from the same clan. We had a disagreement and started arguing, and the other party severely injured me!
Infinite Bloodline
As soon as I opened my eyes, I heard a slightly sobbing voice.
Although my innate talent before my rebirth was not as good as my father's, it was not too shabby either; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to cultivate to the peak of the Dantian acupoint realm! I clearly remember that when I was sixteen, I activated as many as three bloodline factors, elevating myself to a noble upper-grade bloodline. How is it that now there is not a single bloodline factor within me?
With emotions running high, as he looked at his somewhat tattered father, Nie Yun's eyes turned red. The long-lost title, which had not been uttered for hundreds of years, slowly escaped his lips, awkward yet filled with the heartfelt affection of a son.
The Golden Shield of Luoshui was personally awarded by the Lord of Luoshui City when Xiaotian won the championship of the Luoshui Talents Competition, representing the supreme honor of our Nie Tian branch, and must never be mortgaged
But ... ? ... What difference does it make to know at that moment ! ? Father has already left, completely departed from me !
Nie Yun was not overwhelmed by joy, and calmed down.
The cultivation of the Qi Sea is determined by the quality of one's bloodline; the higher the bloodline, the stronger the cultivation talent, which will enable one to reach even higher realms in the future
Father, drink a little less; your injuries from back then have not yet fully healed. Suppressing his own emotions, Nie Yun said
The creation of heaven and earth, infinite lineage
The damage to the Qi Sea signifies that one can no longer cultivate. For a so-called once-in-a-century super genius, this is an immense blow. The father subsequently fell into a state of despair, spending his days drowning his sorrows in alcohol
"Honor? Do you think your branch deserves honor? Is there even any honor?" The voice was thick with sarcasm and mockery. "You shameless woman, calling you 'aunt' is giving you face; don't overstep your bounds. Let me tell you, if you can't come up with 10,000 taels, hand over the Luoshui Golden Shield quickly. If you provoke my anger, do you believe I will drag Nie Yun out again and beat him up, still accusing him of offending the inner branch's disciples?"
Just as Nie Yun was overwhelmed by the euphoria of being reborn, an unpleasant cold shout rang out. The speaker was a somewhat disheveled middle-aged man, holding a huge wine gourd, the smell of alcohol wafting heavily. As he spoke, he staggered out.
Back then, my father Nie Xiaotian was able to unlock 7 major bloodline factors, becoming a member of the royal lineage with superior bloodline quality, which demonstrates his immense potential
I actually... returned to three hundred years ago? I am only sixteen this year?
The Dantian is a distinct area located within the Qi Sea, akin to a planet suspended in the universe, capable of autonomously absorbing and refining spiritual energy. Ordinary cultivators lacking a genetic factor cannot form a Dantian, making their cultivation considerably more challenging. Their advancement speed is several times inferior to that of even the lowest-level beings possessing a genetic factor, as well as to those of high-grade books.
Shouldn't I be dead? Has the family already perished?
My son is willing to call me "father" now, he acknowledges me, and now I can die content!
Each level is categorized into superior and inferior grades based on the quantity of bloodline factors. Among royal bloodlines, superior bloodlines hold a higher status and are more esteemed than inferior bloodlines
Bloodline factor
As soon as the spirit entered the Qi Sea, Nie Yun immediately noticed something different and stood there in a daze
In order to avoid being implicated by his reputation, she did not hesitate to put on a facade of indifference in front of her son, despite the pain it caused her
In an instant, a mysterious and profound incantation resonated in my mind. Under the influence of this incantation, the internal energy within me gradually began to operate according to a special pattern.
On that day, a crimson hue enveloped the sky as the demon army invaded the entire Luoshui City. My father stood in front of me, only to be pierced through by a spear wielded by the leader of the Miao tribe!
If it were not for this father, I would not have to endure such humiliation, face tremendous obstacles in everything I do, and live in hardship
I really want to ask you... have you been kicked by a donkey in the head
It was precisely his most trusted brother who made the move! They had actually long since submitted to the demon clan, using him to search for this relic!
When my body first received the nameless technique, it was transformed by an unknown force; the withered energy sea became full, which is a sign that I have reached the peak of the second level of the Spirit Valley realm. What I need to do now is to convert the bloodline factors into my dantian
It is precisely because of the drastic decline in strength that I missed the family disciple assessment, causing my branch's status to plummet to the lowest point. Abandoned by the family, I was forced to leave Luoshui City, leading to a continuous downward spiral, suffering from humiliation by outsiders, while my clan members, left without support, passed away one after another
The method consists of over 3,000 characters, providing a detailed introduction on how to cultivate and derive bloodline factors, alter one's innate talents, and become a superior individual
Both parents left the room, and Nie Yun slowly sat up, entering a state of cultivation according to his original breathing method
The unactivated bloodline factor is like a giant egg, oval-shaped, quietly suspended in the sea of qi, motionless
Transforming into the Dantian indicates that the spiritual energy in the Qi Sea can be nurtured by the Dantian, and the strength has now reached the same level as at the age of sixteen in the previous life, having once again attained the initial stage of the third level of Qi nurturing
Qi Sea practitioners have a total of nine realms, commonly referred to as the Nine Heavens of Qi Sea. These are: First Layer - Inducing Qi, Second Layer - Spiritual Valley, Third Layer - Nurturing Breath, Fourth Layer - True Qi, Fifth Layer - Out-of-Body, Sixth Layer - Forming Gang, Seventh Layer - Armored Soldier, Eighth Layer - Qi Sect, Ninth Layer - Supreme
In order to cultivate rapidly, one does not hesitate to kneel before the clan leader, enduring humiliation to seek the Spirit Valley Pill, yet has their mother feign indifference to obtain it and present it to them
Hastily holding his breath, Nie Yun carefully looked at the nameless spell that had suddenly appeared in his mind. Before his rebirth, he and his sworn brothers had entered the Wanjie Mountain in search of traces left by the gods, hoping to find an opportunity for a breakthrough. Unexpectedly, he had found such a heaven-defying spell for himself!
Just as Nie Yun was filled with confusion, not knowing what was happening, a sudden roar echoed before him, and an ancient yet profound thought instantly resonated throughout his entire mind
Father
The hierarchy of lineage is measured by lineage factors, which are fixed at the moment of a person's birth, representing innate talent. The greater the number of factors, the more prestigious the identity. There are five levels: Emperor, King, Marquis, Noble, and Commoner. Ordinary cultivators have no lineage factors; if one factor is activated, it is considered a high-grade commoner lineage. Two to three factors indicate noble lineage, and so on, with four to five factors representing marquis lineage, six to seven factors indicating royal lineage, and eight to nine factors being the rarest, representing imperial lineage.
What on earth is going on
"Let me drink less? My son calls me father? No, no, I bring you shame, I am unworthy to be your father..." Nie Xiaotian hurriedly walked outside, turning his back to Nie Yun and the others, two murky tears slowly sliding down his face...
This son, ever since he was six years old, has been ashamed of his origins, ashamed of his father, and has never called out "father" even once, how... how...
If it were not for this father, I could have activated my bloodline factor much earlier and obtained more cultivation resources. In that case, my strength would have improved more rapidly, and I might have already become the admired genius of the family, rather than falling to the outskirts of the city, despised and looked down upon by everyone
In the midst of an adventure, I unexpectedly discovered an ancient civilization deep within a distant space-time. Just as I had obtained it and had not yet had the chance to examine it closely, I was pierced through the chest by a long sword
"What did you call me...?" Nie Xiaotian stumbled slightly as he walked out, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, unable to believe the voice he had just heard
After his father fell into a state of despair and drank heavily all day, all matters concerning the family were managed solely by his mother, who was, in fact, the head of the household.
In that battle, the myriad realms and ancient civilizations collapsed
It was only at the moment of his father's death that he understood that his father had sacrificed the treasured Wenlin sword, which he regarded as his life, in order to enable him to unlock his bloodline factor, even going so far as to exchange it with others
To change everything, one must possess strength. Do not waste time; hurry and cultivate your skills
Father, I am sorry for disappointing you
As this moment flashed by, Nie Yun clenched his fist tightly. When his eyes fell upon the familiar surroundings, a bolt of lightning struck, and he opened his mouth to utter words of disbelief
His father, Nie Xiaotian, once the most talented genius of the family, initiated the peak cultivation of the royal bloodline with seven major bloodline factors. Before the age of twenty-five, he had already attained the seventh level of the Qi Sea's Nine Heavens, reaching the realm of Armor. He was the champion of the prestigious Luoshui Talents Competition and the recipient of the Luoshui Golden Shield. Just when everyone believed he could break through the seventh level's shackles and advance to become a master of the Qi Sect, he suddenly fell into madness, shattering his Qi Sea and losing all his power.
That battle shattered souls, the bloodline factors fragmented, and completely dissipated
The highest-level martial arts of the four great families of Luoshui City are merely of the lower grade among the nobility, while even the upper grade of the royal family is something that the imperial royal family may not be able to find a single copy of, and surpassing the royal family is something unheard of in the empire
I realized it too late. If I had understood earlier, things would not have been so chaotic. After my mother passed away, when I took charge of the branch, I insulted him to the point where he dared not return home. If I had understood earlier, I would not have shouted during the arrival of the demon clan, feeling ashamed to be the son of such a useless person, which led him to lose hope and willingly seek death. If I had understood earlier, it would not have happened...
Without the bloodline factor, one is merely an ordinary cultivator. Even with the best cultivation techniques, it is impossible to reach the pinnacle of the dantian acupoint realm. How then can one seek revenge or lead this branch to prosperity
With a surge of energy, Nie Yun's spiritual power instantly transformed into a sharp giant sword, cleaving towards the bright light. Boom! A thunderous sound erupted from the sea of energy, as if the heavens and the earth were being split apart. The genetic factors suddenly expanded into a planetary shape, rotating while autonomously absorbing and nurturing spiritual energy from the external environment
However, for Nie Yun, who had reached the pinnacle of the Dantian acupoint realm in two lifetimes, these were nothing at all
Moreover, I remember waking up after being severely injured at the age of sixteen, still possessing the first level of the Qi Sea Nine Heavens realm. How is it that... now I have no strength at all
Kill! Kill!
Father, since this life has allowed your son to be reborn, your son is willing to use his life to atone for past mistakes and to defend your honor and dignity with his life
Open the bloodline, condense the dantian
Boom
Seeing the changes in his body and Qi Sea, Nie Yun trembled with excitement
Nie Yun's body stiffened, a loud ringing echoed in his mind, and a fragment flashed through his thoughts
If it were another sixteen-year-old boy encountering this situation, he might feel scared and not know what to do. However, as an old monster who has reached the pinnacle of the Dantian acupoint realm, how could he not be aware of the benefits of deriving bloodline factors
Father, it is the son who is being reckless
The rotation of the bloodline factor, emitting a radiant light, is indeed a sign of the impending commencement.
Cultivation techniques, like bloodlines, are also divided into five levels: imperial, royal, noble, distinguished, and common. After the destruction of my family in a previous life, I encountered a fortuitous event and obtained a supreme cultivation technique. It can even be said that I have surpassed the imperial level. It is precisely because of this technique and my relentless efforts that I have cultivated from a noble bloodline to the peak of the Dan Tian acupoint realm within three hundred years
This time, after suffering a serious injury, I was in a coma for a full five days and five nights, during which my mother stayed by my side for the entire duration. Finally, after much difficulty, I woke up, but my strength had fallen several levels from the initial stage of the third layer of the Qi Sea's ninth level to the first layer of the Qi Induction realm.
With a low call, Nie Yun swiftly directed the spiritual energy in his dantian to surge towards the bloodline factor. As the spiritual energy surged, the previously motionless oval giant egg began to slowly rotate, emitting a dim gray light.
The cultivation of others for seven days is equivalent to just one day for him; such talent can undoubtedly be described as terrifying
Upon hearing this sound, Nie Yun shivered, her eyes immediately widening in shock. She hurriedly turned her head towards the direction of the sound and indeed saw a middle-aged woman sitting by the bed, her eye sockets red and her eyes bloodshot, as if she had not slept for several nights.
It is already quite strange to lack a bloodline factor, yet there is not a trace of power within the body. Could it be that after my rebirth, not only has my person changed, but even my physical cultivation has altered? Moreover, instead of progressing, I have regressed?
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Nie Yun's mind was entirely immersed in the genetic factors.
It was also because of this serious injury that, in her quest to seek the Pengxin Snow Lotus to save herself, my mother concealed her intentions from everyone, climbed to the peak of Xialuo, and tragically fell to her death, becoming a lifelong regret
After only a short period of cultivation, Nie Yun heard a haughty cold snort coming from the courtyard, as someone walked in while speaking.
This is impossible
I was born into such an environment, subjected to various forms of bullying and ridicule from the moment I came into this world. As a result, I have always harbored a strong dislike for my father, who is responsible for all of this, and even for this family itself
Pull me out and hit me again
Cultivators with bloodline factors can autonomously warm and refine spiritual energy in their dantian, while ordinary martial artists can only cultivate themselves, making the difference in speed evident. After all, no matter how hard one works, it is impossible to cultivate for twenty-four hours a day without eating or drinking.
In that war, all those who betrayed themselves were annihilated
This set of skills is called "Nine Transformations Nirvana Technique". As the name suggests, it can operate nine transformations within the body, achieving great success in the nine transformations and significantly enhancing one's strength
Too many ifs, too many uncertainties, all vanish with that shot carried away by the wind, never to be retrieved again
The Nine Layers of the Qi Sea, the first layer involves guiding Qi, connecting the merits of heaven and earth, transforming it into nourishment for oneself. For those who have never practiced before, this layer is the most difficult; even with good talent, it is hard to complete without three to five years of effort. The second layer is the Spirit Valley, which is also known by various names such as Yuan, Lower Field, Heavenly Root, and Life Navel. It requires the absorption of spiritual energy to open up the Qi Sea, making it full and powerful.
The Nie Tian branch, where Nie Yun resides, was once at the core of the Nie family when his father was prosperous. After his father fell into despair, he was unable to participate in the family competition, and coupled with being marginalized, he has now fallen to such a state
Yun'er, you have finally woken up. Next time, do not scare your mother like this!
Could you be a little accommodating? Hehe, if you can't produce it, that's fine too. Doesn't your family have a Lushui Golden Shield? Handing it over could serve as collateral
Do not waste my time with nonsense. Nie Yun has shown a lack of decorum by offending the inner clan members as an outsider, which has already violated the clan rules. This is the punishment order from the clan, personally delivered by the enforcers. You are required to pay a compensation of 10,000 taels of silver within three days, otherwise, you will be expelled from the family and will never be allowed to return
Although there is only one bloodline factor now, which is even lower than the innate talent of his previous life, Nie Yun is full of confidence
From a genius to a waste, the former rivals of my father have all begun to ostracize me, and the status of my branch within the family has plummeted sharply. Now, we have been assigned to the most peripheral area of Luoshui City, and we are not even allowed to enter the family mansion
Under the operation of this internal energy, the body emits a crisp "crackling" sound, and the flesh is continuously transformed by an unknown force. Suddenly, in the already withered sea of qi, a luminous oval sphere emerges.
"Ten thousand taels in compensation? Our Nie Tian branch indeed does not have that much money... Can we report back to the clan and negotiate a bit?" The voice of the mother sounded.
As for my father, Nie Xiaotian, who was a top-tier cultivator of the royal family back in the day, his speed was truly terrifying, as he absorbed and refined spiritual energy from all seven of his dantians simultaneously, achieving a pace that was simply astonishing
I will talk to my father later; he is still immersed in the shadow of his past failures. I must resolve this knot in his heart! With a sigh, Nie Yun looked at his mother in front of him. "Mother, I am fine. I can see that your eyes are red; you must be tired. Please rest quickly, and tomorrow I will come to pay my respects to you"
Father, it is the son who lacks understanding, it is the son who does not know your hardships
The Nie family, like ordinary families on the mainland, conducts assessments of all its descendants every two years. Based on the talents and abilities of the descendants, they are classified into internal and external branches. Descendants of the internal branch may remain in the family headquarters, the Nie residence in the center of Luoshui City, while those of the external branch are only assigned to various locations to manage the family's business affairs.
This situation continued until that day