Chapter 1011: Ecstasy

On the levitating boulder, surrounded by chaotic spatial currents, Dongbo Xueying was completely immersed in deep concentration.

With the numerous treasures bestowed by the Yingshan Matriarch and Lord Huolie to nourish his bloodline, his originally extremely thin Void bloodline had thickened considerably, though it still remained at the “thin” level. However, Dongbo Xueying’s profound cultivation allowed him to swiftly awaken the dormant Void bloodline within him.

**”Boom—”**

The deeper activation of his Void bloodline triggered a transformation in every particle of his body, altering their very internal structure. This was a direct leap from the Nascent Birth realm to the Unity realm. As his physical form rapidly ascended, it voraciously devoured the surrounding world energy. The Void God Tower, specifically designed for cultivation, formed a turbulent vortex-like black hole within, from which torrents of world energy surged forth, absorbed by Dongbo Xueying’s body.

Moments later, his body fully entered the Unity realm.

**”Now I can cultivate the Nanyun Sacred Body.”** A smile appeared on Dongbo Xueying’s face. The *Nanyun Sacred Body* was a supplementary physical cultivation method attached to the *Twelve Forms of the Nanyun Saint*. He had only dared to begin its preliminary training before, as further progress required reaching the Unity realm.

**”Swish, swish, swish…”**

With a wave of his hand, a pile of deep azure soil materialized on the boulder before him.

Dongbo Xueying activated the Nanyun Sacred Body technique, and immediately, the azure soil emitted countless specks of green light that flowed into his body…

Even among the Six Great Ancient Kingdoms, the Nanyun Sacred Body was considered one of the most supreme body-refining methods—its only flaw being its exorbitant cost! It absorbed the essences of countless rare treasures to refine the body as if it were a divine weapon. However, forging a divine weapon was relatively simpler, whereas refining the body involved the soul, demanding far greater caution and rarer materials, making the price astronomically higher.

**”Once my strength matures, I’ll have to earn cosmic crystals myself. Relying solely on gifts from Lord Huolie and the Yingshan Matriarch won’t be nearly enough.”** Dongbo Xueying understood this well. Lord Huolie was merely an ordinary Chaos realm powerhouse—how much could he possibly spare? The Yingshan Matriarch possessed vast treasures, but how much could she realistically bestow upon juniors?

In the end, he had to rely on himself.

Of course, in the early stages, the support of the Yingshan Clan should suffice—this was the advantage of belonging to a powerful family. Those without backing had to struggle desperately for resources in their weaker days. Without resources, the difficulty of cultivation could multiply a hundred or even a thousandfold, especially for something as arduous as the *Path of Rule and Mystery*.

—

Half a month later.

Dongbo Xueying emerged from the Void God Tower and looked up at the falling snowflakes.

**”It’s snowing?”** He was surprised.

**”What?!”** Tian Yizhi stared in shock at his young master. The handsome youth before him now exuded the unmistakable aura of the Unity realm.

**”Unity realm? Eight—eight thousand years? Only eight thousand years?!”** Tian Yizhi could hardly believe it. For a Void God, eight thousand years was but a brief nap.

**”It’s been too long since I spent time with Mother. Let’s go, Elder Tian.”** Dongbo Xueying said.

**”Ah, yes!”** Tian Yizhi hurriedly responded. The two Blackflow Cloud Howlers beside them seemed momentarily dazed but quickly followed.

**”Hum.”**

The grand formation enveloping the vast marquisate instantly detected Dongbo Xueying’s presence, and its spirit immediately relayed the news to Lord Huolie.

—

Lord Huolie sat alone in a lakeside pavilion, sipping wine as snowflakes drifted down.

**”My Lord.”** A woman beside him bowed respectfully.

**”What of the matter regarding the divine weapon?”** Lord Huolie asked indifferently. **”Was he swindled?”**

When he first learned that Ying Shan Xueying had spent ten million cosmic crystals on a divine weapon, his immediate assumption was that the boy had fallen prey to a scam.

True divine weapons typically started at ten million cosmic crystals!

What could a mere eight-thousand-year-old youth possibly know about such treasures? Lord Huolie had been furious, suspecting that someone had targeted Ying Shan Xueying’s wealth with a carefully laid trap.

However, upon discovering that the shop belonged to Tian Yin Liuyu of the Tian Yin Clan, Lord Huolie held back from immediate action and instead ordered a thorough investigation.

The woman replied respectfully, **”The weapon is a spear discovered fifteen years ago by a group of Unity realm cultivators exploring ruins. They even turned on each other in the process. Later, they sold the spear to Tian Yin Liuyu’s shop for three million cosmic crystals. At the time, they were ambushed by surviving companions right in the shop, and our Huolie Army was dispatched to apprehend and interrogate the assailants.”**

Hearing this, Lord Huolie’s frown eased.

Shops in the Treasure Market were notoriously stingy. If they were willing to pay three million cosmic crystals for it, then Ying Shan Xueying’s purchase for ten million couldn’t have been too much of a loss.

As long as it wasn’t a scam, Lord Huolie saw no reason to intervene.

**”The spear’s shaft is extraordinary, but its original tip was missing and had to be replaced,”** the woman added. **”That’s why its price was lowered. Young Master Xueying likely didn’t suffer a significant loss.”**

**”Hmm.”** Lord Huolie nodded.

**”As for the conflict Young Master Xueying had on the streets with a guest of the Chunyu Wind Pavilion, we’ve also investigated,”** the woman continued. **”The individual is named ‘Qian Ganxue,’ a nobody involved in shady dealings.”**

Lord Huolie gave a slight nod.

As the largest den of extravagance, the Misty Cloud Pavilion naturally hosted transactions that skirted the edges of the law.

**”Keep monitoring them.”** Lord Huolie coldly commanded. As the supreme ruler of Huolie City, he made it a point to keep tabs on all individuals of unusual origins.

**”Understood.”** The woman bowed in acknowledgment.

Lord Huolie raised his cup and took another sip, but suddenly, his expression shifted.

**”Master, Ying Shan Xueying has broken through to the Unity realm.”** A voice whispered directly into his ear.

**”Whoosh!”**

Lord Huolie abruptly stood up, startling the woman beside him.

**”Unity realm? He’s reached the Unity realm?”** Lord Huolie murmured in a mix of shock and delight. **”Only eight thousand years… born a mere eight thousand years ago, and already at the Unity realm!”**

This speed was terrifying.

Under normal circumstances, even those born directly into the Nascent Birth realm would take millions of years to reach the Unity realm.

**”The Matriarch was right.”** Lord Huolie’s eyes gleamed with excitement. **”Xueying was forced to be born prematurely, yet his potential remains immense—enough to be fully realized. The bloodline-nourishing treasures we bestowed were absolutely the right choice! Had he been born naturally, he likely would have gestated for centuries or even a millennium, emerging directly at the Unity realm. Now, it only took him ten times longer—eight thousand years to reach the same stage!”**

Lord Huolie was immensely satisfied.

In the history of the Nanyun Kingdom, those born directly at the Unity realm could be counted on one hand—and every single one of them effortlessly ascended to the Chaos realm! Two even became Kings!

Born prematurely, yet reaching the Unity realm in eight thousand years…

Compared to a natural gestation of a millennium, this was merely ten times longer.

**”Being born early did have some impact,”** Lord Huolie mused, his face breaking into a wide grin. **”But the effect isn’t too severe. Hahaha! It seems my Huolie Marquisate will soon welcome another Chaos realm powerhouse!”**

Though Dongbo Xueying would undoubtedly be enfeoffed as a marquis, establishing his own city and marquisate, his ties to Lord Huolie would remain unbroken.

After all, Dongbo Xueying was of the Huolie bloodline—strictly speaking, Lord Huolie was his grandfather!

**”I must inform the Matriarch at once.”** Lord Huolie immediately sent word to the Yingshan Matriarch.