Xin Ci, amidst the horde of demonic beasts, briefly observed the so-called Dragon Ancestor's Blessing ceremony.
Lei Huating of the Golden Winged Thunder Roc tribe stood firm beneath the divine tree. With a furious roar, the demonic energy throughout his body instantly surged.
This demonic energy was already at the peak of the Saint tier, third star.
As numerous demonic beasts watched with bated breath, the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree seemed to sense Lei Huating's potent demonic energy and responded.
The branches of the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree swayed slightly, and then a tender green vine slowly descended from the tree, landing before Lei Huating. A resplendent, multicolored flower bloomed on the vine.
A drop of essence liquid, exuding an immortal golden aura, rose from the miraculous flower and fell into Lei Huating's palm.
"This is Immortal Golden Dragon Blood."
The demonic beasts below were greatly excited.
Everyone knew the might of the Immortal Golden Dragon clan, their innate bloodline advantage, and their powerful racial talents were unmatched by other demonic beasts.
Among all demonic beasts, only the Immortal Golden Dragon and Undying Phoenix clans possessed innate Saint Beast qualifications.
This drop of Immortal Golden Dragon Blood had a tremendous enhancement effect on ordinary demonic beasts. If ordinary demonic beasts could refine it, they could not only improve their own aptitude but also amplify the strength of their demonic energy.
Thus, for other demonic beasts, Immortal Golden Dragon Blood was a treasure they longed for.
Facing the envious gazes of other demonic beasts, Lei Huating was not very happy; instead, he felt a touch of disappointment.
Although Immortal Golden Dragon Blood was precious, its effect on Lei Huating was not significant.
Their Golden Winged Thunder Roc tribe was one of the noblest races in the Beast God Valley. Their racial advantage was second only to the Immortal Golden Dragon and Undying Phoenix tribes.
Therefore, this drop of Immortal Golden Dragon Blood could at most slightly increase his demonic energy strength, but it was ultimately negligible.
Moreover, this was the Dragon Ancestor Grand Ceremony, a grand ritual rarely seen in the Beast God Valley. He, as a prodigy of the Golden Winged Thunder Roc tribe, only received this single drop of Immortal Golden Dragon Blood.
This left Lei Huating somewhat dejected.
However, he still obediently descended from the altar.
Within the consciousness space, Mu Qingqing watched the divine tree blessing process of the Dragon Ancestor Grand Ceremony. She blinked her starlike bright eyes and muttered, "So this is the divine tree blessing. It's not much different from the descriptions in novels."
Next, many more demonic beasts displayed their demonic energy beneath the divine tree, but very few received the divine tree's approval.
Even those few demonic beasts who received blessings were granted unremarkable items. The best blessing so far was the Immortal Golden Dragon Blood that Lei Huating received.
The demonic beasts gathered below the divine tree altar also sighed.
"Alas, it's no use. This Dragon Blood Treasure Tree is, after all, a divine tree left by the ancient Dragon Ancestor. Ordinary demonic beasts naturally cannot receive the divine tree's blessing."
"Indeed, it seems that only the Immortal Golden Dragon and Undying Phoenix clans can achieve true divine tree blessings."
"It's unavoidable. Who told them they are the most noble races in the Beast God Valley!"
"Moreover, their bloodline advantages are simply on a different level compared to us ordinary demonic beasts."
The surrounding demonic beasts were more or less resentful about not being able to receive the divine tree's blessing, but only Xin Ci was indifferent.
His entire focus was on searching for the third Eternal Dao Seal.
While other demonic beasts ascended the altar for the divine tree blessing, Xin Ci quietly mingled with the crowd of demonic beasts and searched near the divine tree altar for a long time, but still found no clue to the third Eternal Dao Seal.
Where could this third Eternal Dao Seal be?
As he was lost in thought, a transformed demonic beast beside him suddenly patted his shoulder and roared with laughter, "Brother, judging by your aura, you should be from the Immortal Golden Dragon clan as well."
Xin Ci heard this and looked up. Through his Insight Golden Eyes, he saw through the true form of this demonic beast – a Venerable tier Immortal Golden Dragon.
This Immortal Golden Dragon was not very powerful. Presumably, he couldn't detect his human aura. Xin Ci nodded and replied, "Yes, may I know who you are..."
The transformed demonic beast chuckled, "My name is Jin Tong. And yours?"
"Xin Ci."
After a brief introduction, Jin Tong continued, "Brother Xin Ci, I have actually been noticing you for a long time. To be honest, I approached you because of an order from the Great Elder."
Xin Ci's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but his expression quickly returned to normal.
Although he didn't know who the Great Elder Jin Tong mentioned was, why would an elder of the Immortal Golden Dragon clan issue such an order without reason, asking Jin Tong to find him?
Could it be that his human identity had been exposed?
A trace of worry flickered in Xin Ci's heart.
Mu Qingqing, in the consciousness space, heard Jin Tong's words and transmitted, "Don't worry. Apart from the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors, other demonic beasts cannot detect our human aura. Let's first test Jin Tong's reaction."
Xin Ci thought the same. He then tentatively asked Jin Tong, "Brother Jin Tong, may I ask what the Great Elder is looking for me for?"
Jin Tong, hearing this, stared at Xin Ci with an expression as if he were looking at an oddity. He then said, "You fellow, at least have some self-awareness, okay? Why else would the Great Elder be looking for you?"
Xin Ci was slightly taken aback. He genuinely didn't know.
This was because Xin Ci did not belong to the Immortal Golden Dragon clan at all.
Jin Tong went on to explain, "Look at you. Our Immortal Golden Dragon clan is a noble dragon race. As an Immortal Golden Dragon, don't you find it odd to be among these ordinary demonic beasts?"
"Moreover, the Dragon Ancestor Grand Ceremony is soon for our Immortal Golden Dragon clan to ascend the altar for the divine tree blessing. The Great Elder saw you leaving the ranks and mingling with ordinary demonic beasts, which is why he sent me to find you."
Xin Ci had miscalculated this time, not anticipating such a situation.
However, the good news was that the Great Elder of the Immortal Golden Dragon clan likely had not discovered his human identity.
Thus, Xin Ci pretended to be surprised and said, "So that's how it is."
"Let's not delay. We should quickly return to our clan's group, otherwise, if we miss the divine tree blessing, not only will the Great Elder be displeased, but I'm sure you'll also feel regretful."
Jin Tong said somewhat urgently, clearly hoping to return to the group quickly.
Xin Ci had no interest in the divine tree blessing and did not wish to undergo it.
Even though he had Immortal Golden Dragon Blood within him, he was ultimately not a true demonic beast. The only energy he could wield was the true essence of a human cultivator, not the demonic energy of a demonic beast.
If he were to undergo the divine tree blessing, his human identity would very likely be exposed.
However, to avoid arousing Jin Tong's suspicion, Xin Ci could only take it one step at a time and follow him back to the Immortal Golden Dragon clan's ranks.
Upon returning to the Immortal Golden Dragon clan's gathering place, the Great Elder of the Immortal Golden Dragon clan sat with a dark expression in the place of honor. Beside him sat Jin Yaoyang, the prodigy of the Immortal Golden Dragon clan.