Hong Huang: I Kept Offering Poisonous Plans! Hou Tu Urged Me to Calm Down

Chapter 16: Condensing the True Form of the Wu Ancestor, with Hou Tu’s Guidance?

As he watched Pangu’s blood float toward him, Chu Xuan’s breathing became unusually unsteady. He was well aware of the existence of the thirteenth drop of blood. In the original future, it was precisely this thirteenth drop that barely filled Hou Tu’s absence. It allowed the Formation of the Twelve Capital Celestial Deities to be reassembled and triggered the decisive battle with the Yao race.

Naturally, Chu Xuan had considered this drop of blood before. After all, it was the legendary blood of Pangu, the one thing that any transmigrator would dream of acquiring after arriving in the Primordial Realm. Furthermore, as a shaman, Pangu’s blood would be far more useful to him and practically pave the way to becoming a saint.

Even though he already held authority over Heavenly Tribulations, with a high probability of reaching the Quasi-saint level in the future, who would turn down an accelerated growth rate? He simply hadn’t anticipated that, before he even began planning, this drop of blood would be presented to him.

The legendary blood of Pangu? Was he truly going to receive it so easily?

There was no reward system or lucky rebirth, and yet he was about to obtain Pangu’s blood. Honestly, even Chu Xuan was a little shocked.

His heart swelled with excitement. Indeed, the Wu race was truly generous! Still, even as his heart pounded, he maintained a polite front.

“How could the blood of the Father God be lightly bestowed? As a member of the Wu race, I would naturally go through fire and water for the Wu race! Master Di Jiang, please bestow it upon a more deserving person!”

Even as he said this, however, his feet remained firmly planted, eyes fixed on the drop of Pangu’s blood in front of him. He wasn’t worried about being too obvious. After all, the Wu race was known for their straightforward nature; he intended to make it clear to the Wu Ancestors that he was only being polite. He worried they might misunderstand otherwise.

Seeing Chu Xuan’s stance, the Wu Ancestors exchanged amused glances. Di Jiang chuckled and responded, “Alright, if I say it’s yours, then it’s yours! All of us brothers and sisters have no objections! Besides, without Pangu’s blood, how will you mask that dense power of the Heavenly Tribulations? None of us would feel at ease if you left the Pangu Hall in such a state!”

Hearing Di Jiang’s reasoning, Chu Xuan nodded and no longer refused. His Wu bloodline already trembled with desire, which made it difficult to resist this instinctive yearning. Almost instantly, Chu Xuan swallowed the drop of Pangu’s blood.

Boom!

A terrifying power erupted within Chu Xuan, causing his bloodline’s true form to burst to the extreme. All kinds of laws surged forth madly, as countless fragments of laws flew around, providing Chu Xuan with immense benefits. Even a single glance offered insights into many laws, though not yet to a defined level.[ED Note: It refers to a complex and powerful formation used in traditional Chinese beliefs, often associated with Taoism and geomancy. The “Twelve Capitals” typically represent various celestial positions or deities, and the formation itself is thought to have protective or enhancing properties, often used in rituals, martial arts, or spiritual practices.]

Within him, certain aspects of his bloodline spontaneously aligned with fragments of these laws and added particular attributes. He sensed that some mysterious force was present and that, if he wished, he could directly elevate one law to the Da Luo Golden Immortal level by using the power within the Pangu blood, completely disregarding the suppression exerted by the tribulation laws on other laws and awakening the true form of the Wu Ancestor.

Typically, once a law condensed into the true form of an Elder Wu, it was difficult to condense a second one. It wasn’t impossible, but the suppression involved made it counterproductive; it was often wiser to specialize in a single law and enhance one’s realm. But now, this limitation had easily been broken, which allowed him to advance to Da Luo Golden Immortal directly.

This was the terrifying power of Pangu’s blood. Born a Da Luo Golden Immortal, it provided the foundation of a truly supreme Innate divinity, though this was just the beginning, a power to be gradually unlocked and digested.

Sensing this, Chu Xuan instinctively chose the law of earth already at the Golden Immortal level within him. Aside from the tribulation law, it was his strongest law, so enhancing it would be the fastest path to mastery. It was also a part of Chu Xuan’s longer-term plans.

As Chu Xuan made his choice, an endless stream of earth law insights surged into him, causing his true form to emit a rich, earthy aura. The earth law within him, initially at the Golden Immortal level, began to transform rapidly.

Golden Immortal mid-stage… Golden Immortal late stage… Taiyi Golden Immortal early stage… Taiyi Golden Immortal mid-stage… late stage…

As the laws condensed at an astonishing rate, his true form grew increasingly imposing, with layers of the earth law gradually overshadowing the tribulation law. A faint majesty began to emanate from him.

Suddenly, as his earth law reached the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage, he leaped forward in one bound.

Wu Ancestor’s true form! Condense!

Boom!

His blood and Qi shook the void as his true form stood firmly on the earth as an early-stage Da Luo Golden Immortal. Combined with the tribulation law, he could even challenge a mid-stage Da Luo Golden Immortal.

Chu Xuan’s gaze shifted, a ripple stirring in his eyes like the rumble of a great Dao, which drew the attention of the surrounding Wu Ancestors. Zhu Rong was the first to praise him.

“Good! Condensing the Wu Ancestor’s true form! He has already partially refined the blood of the Wu Ancestor! After this, it will be a slow, grinding process! In just a few eras, he’ll naturally reach the pinnacle of Da Luo Golden Immortal and become a new wielder of great mystical powers in our Wu race! However…” Zhu Rong added with a sly grin, “from now on, you’re truly our little brother among the Twelve Wu Ancestors!”

The first part of Zhu Rong’s statement had been serious, but the latter part was far less so as he chuckled mischievously at Chu Xuan. It was clear he’d noticed Chu Xuan’s reluctance toward the title of “little brother,” and it only fueled his amusement.

Chu Xuan, just beginning to savor the joy of his breakthrough, was left momentarily speechless, stunned that this was what the Wu Ancestor Zhu Rong cared about. Smiling wryly, he couldn’t help feeling a touch of helplessness, since, despite Zhu Rong’s casual tone, it was true. Given that he’d taken advantage by refining the blood of the Wu Ancestor, he ultimately saluted the Twelve Ancestors of the Wu respectfully.

“Little brother Chu Xuan greets all my elder brothers and sisters!”

The Twelve Ancestors of the Wu nodded in satisfaction and returned the greeting. They’d sensed Chu Xuan’s prior distance, yet now he seemed much more at ease.

Di Jiang watched the scene as his gaze softened. This was precisely one reason he’d bestowed the Wu Ancestor blood upon Chu Xuan. Such a formidable strategist of the Wu race should be fully integrated and bound to them; as the Wu race leader, he had to ensure it. Everything was working out well.

Just as the Twelve Wu Ancestors shared in their camaraderie, Wu Ancestor Xuan Ming spoke up abruptly.

“Choosing the earth law, are we? It seems our little brother is rather fond of our little sister!”

A playful tone almost seemed to spill out of her words. The Twelve Wu Ancestors exchanged glances, the meaning behind Xuan Ming’s hint dawning on them, and their eyes lit up in understanding. Ah, yes, this boy had sneaked a glance at their little sister upon arriving! They’d thought back then that he wasn’t worthy of a Wu Ancestor. Now, however, he was both the Sovereign of the Heavenly Tribulation Dao and shared the earth law with their sister. How fitting!

Though the Twelve Wu Ancestors knew that Chu Xuan’s choice of the earth law likely had no relation to their little sister, they couldn’t help but laugh at the irony.

Just a short time ago, this minor little shaman had seemed unworthy of their supreme witch sister, yet now he not only matched the Wu Ancestor’s status but also seemed to harbor some fondness for her.

The sly, amused glances cast back and forth between the Wu Ancestors showed they were already enjoying the show.

Their eyes lingered on their little sister, whose cheeks now showed a faint blush, and on Chu Xuan, who had just condensed his true Wu Ancestor form.

All the Wu Ancestors burst into laughter, with only Wu Ancestor Hou Tu appearing somewhat flustered.

“Ridiculous! If you all keep this up, don’t blame me for cutting ties with you!”

For once, Hou Tu spoke sharply, her impatience clear, making Chu Xuan hesitate to interject. After all, this was something left over from his past behavior.

Fortunately, Di Jiang stepped in to mediate. “Alright, enough teasing! If you have time to joke, put it toward breaking through to Quasi-Saint. Our Wu race still has many challenges ahead!”

Hearing Di Jiang, the Wu Ancestors finally stopped their teasing and nodded in agreement. Hou Tu let out a sigh of relief, though she barely had time to relax before Di Jiang turned to her with a smile.

“However, our little brother has only just attained his true Wu Ancestor form. He needs guidance, and while we are preoccupied, you, as the earth Wu Ancestor, have the advantage of being of the same path. It’s only fitting that you take charge of training him in the near future!”[ED Note: There are 4 Wu ranks: Wu Ancestor, Senior Shaman/Witch, Practioner Shaman/Witch, and Little Shaman/Witch. Starting from most powerful to least powerful. Chu Xuan was, at first, the least powerful as a little shaman]

Hou Tu was taken aback, and Chu Xuan’s gaze flickered slightly. The many Wu Ancestors all brightened their eyes in unison.

Alright, alright, as expected of the elder brother; you hit the nail on the head.