It was evening.
The setting sun was painting the sky in a blood-like crimson…
And deep within the forest, darkness was slowly coming alive.
Lin Yuan was walking alone.
Slightly tired… but his eyes were still calm and deep.
💀 "Bloodline Fusion System active…"
💀 "First mission pending…"
"Bloodline connection…"
Lin Yuan thought quietly.
"What kind of system is this…"
Suddenly—
🍃 Rustle… Rustle…
The sound of rapid footsteps echoed through the forest.
Then—
💥 A shadow burst out from between the trees… and ran straight toward him!
It was a girl.
And the very next moment—
She collapsed right in front of him.
Lin Yuan looked at her…
And for a moment—
His breath stopped.
She wasn't beautiful…
She was the definition of beauty.
Her face was so perfect, as if someone had carved the moon and placed it on earth.
Her eyes… deep, gentle, and shining — like two living stars in the night sky.
Her skin… soft, purer than milk…
And the fading evening light falling on her gave her a divine aura.
Her hair — deep black, like silk…
Scattered on the ground… as if darkness itself had arranged around her.
If anyone looked at her…
They might forget she was human.
But…
At that moment—
There was only one thing in her eyes—
Fear.
"Please… save me…"
Her voice was so faint… as if it would shatter and disappear into the air.
Lin Yuan stayed silent for a moment.
He had never seen such beauty…
But—
He controlled himself.
"Who—"
💀 "Danger detected…"
The air suddenly became heavy.
The temperature dropped.
A cold… terrifying voice echoed:
"How long will you keep running…?"
From the darkness of the trees, a man stepped out.
It was Gu Shan.
His gaze locked directly onto the girl.
Like a predator staring at its prey.
"A rare body like yours…"
"How could I let it go…"
Lin Yuan slowly glanced at the girl.
"Who is he?"
"He… he captured me…"
"I… I escaped…"
Her hands were trembling.
Lin Yuan looked at Gu Shan standing ahead.
Qi Cultivator.
The pressure was immediate.
This fight was not normal.
"Step aside."
Gu Shan said plainly.
"That girl is mine."
Silence.
💀 "Life threat detected…"
💀 "Survival probability: 7%"
It was a simple choice.
Move aside = live
Stay = die
Lin Yuan closed his eyes for a moment.
Then—
He took a step forward.
"I refuse."
The air froze.
Gu Shan let out a faint laugh.
"People like you…"
"Forget their place…"
💥 Attack!
An invisible force slammed straight into Lin Yuan.
💥 BOOM!
His body was thrown backward.
Blood spilled from his mouth.
But—
He did not fall.
He stood up again.
💀 "Critical damage…"
💀 "Life & Death threshold approaching…"
"You're still standing?" Gu Shan said in surprise.
"Try again."
💥 Second attack!
This time—
Even more violent.
Lin Yuan's body crashed into a tree.
The sound of bones breaking echoed.
His breathing was collapsing…
Everything in front of his eyes was turning dark…
This was the end.
But—
The girl lying on the ground looked at him.
Tears filled her eyes.
"Please… don't die…"
And in that moment—
Something changed.
💀 "Unknown physique detected…"
💀 "Compatibility: Absolute…"
A strange vibration spread through the air.
💀 "Primordial Yin Sacred Body detected…"
💀 "Top-tier physique… rank: 3…"
Lin Yuan's eyes snapped open.
💀 "Bloodline destiny established…"
Inside him…
Something awakened.
💀 "Life & Death trigger activated…"
💀 "Heaven Devouring Bloodline… awakening: 31%"
There was now a new light in his eyes.
Deep… dark… but powerful.
Gu Shan stepped back.
"What… is happening…?"
Lin Yuan slowly stood up.
His body was broken…
But his presence—
Had completely changed.
He raised his hand.
And slowly said—
"Now…"
"I will fight."
TO BE CONTINUED…