Chapter 625: The Power of the Blood Pool

Chapter 625: Chapter 625: The Power of the Blood Pool

The four great Divine Spirits and Nameless were locked in a life-and-death battle.

It had to be admitted that Nameless was incredibly powerful. Even while fighting one against four, he was still holding his own.

Seizing the opportunity, Long Ao prepared to collect the Divine Dao Inheritances as quickly as possible.

In truth, Long Ao was taking a huge risk. Among the thousand or so Divine Spirits, a full two hundred of them were conscious. If those two hundred conscious Divine Spirits were to attack him together, the consequences would be unimaginable.

For this very reason, Long Ao was extremely cautious. But even so, he still couldn’t get near the Divine Spirits.

He couldn’t even take away the unconscious Divine Spirits. The reason was simple: the two hundred conscious Divine Spirits were diligently guarding the others.

’What should I do?’

Long Ao was no fool. He knew perfectly well that once the battle between Nameless and the four great Divine Spirits concluded, both sides would likely turn on him, regardless of who won.

By then, he would truly have no way out.

The battle between the four allied Divine Spirits and Nameless continuously escalated. It seemed it wouldn’t be easy for a victor to emerge in a short amount of time.

Long Ao wracked his brain but couldn’t think of a good solution. In the end, left with no other choice, he immediately contacted the Dragon Seal Space.

Getting straight to the point, Long Ao asked urgently, "Long Fu, is there any way to handle the Divine Spirits here?"

Before Long Fu could reply, Long Ao continued, "I don’t have much time. Once they decide a winner, I’ll be in big trouble."

Long Fu was, of course, crystal clear on the situation outside.

"Master, there is only one way to take the Divine Spirits here."

"What is it?"

"Borrow the power of the Blood Pool."

’The Blood Pool?’

Long Ao was startled when he heard Long Fu’s words.

He was well aware of the Blood Pool’s power—it could perform Refinement on any soul. But how was he supposed to borrow its power?

Long Ao was very curious. He stared intently at Long Fu, wondering what he had in mind.

"Master, using the Blood Pool’s power against the Divine Spirits is a foolproof method, but it also carries great danger for you. The slightest misstep, and you will be devoured by the Blood Pool."

"Long Fu, can’t you control the Blood Pool?"

"Master, if I could control the Blood Pool, my two previous masters would not have Fallen back then."

’Huh?’

Hearing this, Long Ao was completely baffled. He simply couldn’t understand it. Since Long Fu was the spirit of the Dragon Seal, why couldn’t he control the Blood Pool?

"Master, there are things you don’t know. When the Dragon Seal first descended, countless years passed before I was born. But around that time, a massive Blood Pool appeared between Heaven and Earth, capable of performing Refinement on all things. Perhaps because the Dragon Seal had a spirit of its own, it forcibly placed a Seal on the Blood Pool. It was also at that moment that the Dragon Seal’s power was reduced by ninety percent. Otherwise, the Dragon Seal would be the number one Divine Artifact between Heaven and Earth, with none to rival it."

Swallowing hard, Long Ao realized he had never imagined the Dragon Seal’s origins were so incredible. If what Long Fu said was true, then not only the Dragon Seal, but also the Blood Pool, had an equally significant background.

"Master, don’t bother asking about the Blood Pool’s origin, because I don’t know it either. That is why I rarely use its power. No one knows what consequences will follow once the Blood Pool is unleashed."

Nodding, Long Ao noted that he had never seen Long Fu so grave. It seemed the Blood Pool was indeed no simple matter.

"Long Fu, are you saying that if I use the Blood Pool and it reappears in the world, there will be huge trouble?"

"That’s right. The Dragon Seal is currently using ninety percent of its power to maintain the Seal on the Blood Pool, which is why you can’t sense how truly powerful the Blood Pool is. If you use the Blood Pool’s power and fail to control it, then once it reappears in the world, the entire continent will be devoured and undergo Refinement."

"Long Fu, is it that exaggerated?"

Long Fu shrugged helplessly and said, "Master, you should now consider whether you want to use the Blood Pool or not. I can guarantee that the Dragon Seal can suppress the Blood Pool and prevent it from reappearing in the world."

"Then what are you really saying?"

Long Ao could, of course, read between the lines. Although the Dragon Seal was suppressing the Blood Pool and preventing its return to the world, if it could be used so casually, Long Fu would have had him use it long ago. He wouldn’t have waited until now.

"Master, my meaning is simple. Once you use the Blood Pool’s power, although it can achieve the Devouring of all the Divine Spirits here—even the five powerful ones—you will be eroded by the Blood Pool. Whether you can resist it will depend on your own fortune."

Before Long Ao could speak, Long Fu continued, "Master, if you can resist it, you will achieve a total victory this time. With over a thousand Divine Dao Inheritances, once you succeed in their Refinement, not only will you gain the power you need, but I can also help you forge more than a thousand Divine Dao Martial Artists within three years."

Long Ao remained silent, knowing things were never that simple.

"Master, if you are devoured by the Blood Pool and cannot resist, then you will be in great trouble. At that point, you will become a Blood Pool Puppet."

’A Blood Pool Puppet.’

Long Ao understood clearly what Long Fu was saying. ’Given the stakes, what should I choose?’

"Master, whatever your decision, please reply quickly. The battle outside could end at any moment."

For a moment, Long Ao didn’t know what to do. Long Fu’s meaning had been perfectly clear. If the Blood Pool wasn’t terrifying, Long Fu wouldn’t have been so grave. ’How should I choose?’

Long Ao knew in his heart that if he didn’t use the Blood Pool’s power, forget taking all the Divine Spirits, just getting out of here would be a major problem.

But if he did use the Blood Pool, given his current strength, even with the Dragon Seal’s suppression, he could be eroded by the Blood Pool at any time and fall into a state of eternal damnation.

’Use the Blood Pool?’

’Or not use the Blood Pool?’

Long Ao gritted his teeth and said resolutely, "Long Fu, I’ll use the Blood Pool. What do I need to do?"

As if he had already guessed, Long Fu nodded. After that, Long Ao continued to watch the numerous Divine Spirits before him, ready at any moment to use the Blood Pool to collect them—the so-called Divine Dao Inheritances.

Long Ao stood quietly, watching the battle of Divine Spirits before him with an indifferent gaze. Nameless and the four great Divine Spirits traded blows, and as the fight escalated, the battle between the five had reached a fever pitch. A victor could be decided at any moment.

But Long Ao just stood there, motionless, making no move to seize the Divine Spirits. In the midst of the great battle, Nameless suddenly noticed Long Ao standing there in a daze, not moving at all. He grew curious. Forcibly pushing back the four great Divine Spirits, Nameless said, "Stop."

"Nameless, you dared to betray the Master! You have already committed a capital crime. If you stop now, we can spare your life."