Chapter 1109 - 800: Blood Race Monarch

Chapter 1109: Chapter 800: Blood Race Monarch

Xiao Jin, Shen Li, and Lu Xiao knelt on the ground, carefully holding Shen Tang in their arms, worry reaching its peak until they saw her long, curled eyelashes lightly tremble. When she opened those misty, beautiful eyes, they finally heaved a sigh of relief.

Lu Xiao touched her forehead, his deep voice hiding an unspeakable concern, "Why did you suddenly faint? How is your body feeling?"

Xiao Jin was also extremely worried, "Tangtang, what happened just now? You suddenly fainted, and it scared me to death."

Shen Li looked thoughtfully at the ancient tree.

Earlier, he seemed to have sensed a peculiar energy fluctuation, causing him a bit of apprehension, and even a trace of unexplainable familiarity, as if it were a call from deep within his soul.

He guessed it should be related to the Blood Clan.

But although he had Blood Clan bloodlines, he was not truly a Blood Clan member and could not analyze this energy.

Meanwhile, Shen Tang’s spiritual power was very strong; sometimes she might not even realize how strong it was. Perhaps she accidentally linked with this trace of energy, leading to her falling into a slumber.

Xu Xing and others also gathered around, expressing their concern, and brought water and medication.

"Could it be a heatstroke? This desolate place is hard for even us, with tough skin, to endure, let alone a female." ℴ

"Here, have some water. This is medicine we always carry while crossing the desert; it can slightly alleviate physical discomfort."

"...Thank you." Shen Tang did not explain much, conveniently continuing with his words, "I don’t know what happened just now. Everything went black in front of me, and I fainted. It should be heat exhaustion. Resting should suffice, no need to worry."

Xu Xing advised, "You youngsters sure have guts coming here for training! But let me tell you, this is the depths of the desert, not a joke! If you have nothing else, you’d better leave early."

Shen Li nodded in thanks, "Thanks, Uncle Xu, for telling us this; we will leave soon."

Xu Xing added, "We’re just packing up; we can give you a ride."

"We have some other things to handle, so we won’t trouble you, Uncle Xu."

Shen Li handed Xu Xing a Space Ring containing many valuable materials that could serve as high-point currency collateral.

Given their current special identity, using points was inconvenient, so Shen Li had already prepared in advance, converting all points in the account.

These materials could be used daily or as point currency collateral, and in this harsh environment, they even increased in value, making them more convenient than points.

"Alright, stay safe; we’ll head out first."

Xu Xing noticed they had other matters but didn’t inquire further since they were merely passing acquaintances. He gave a farewell and left with his team.

Shen Li looked at Shen Tang, whose face was somewhat pale, a hint of heartache in his eyes, gently asking, "Xiao Tang’er, what exactly happened during your coma?"

He sensed she was holding back her thoughts.

Shen Tang gripped his arm somewhat tightly, "Let’s go inside the Space to talk, and meanwhile, we need to visit Su Jiu again."

Now familiar with Su Jiu, Shen Tang naturally started addressing her as Mother.

Lu Xiao also noticed her grave expression, nodded, "You and Shen Li go in; Xiao Jin and I will guard the space entrance outside."

"Alright."

Su Jiu was tending to flowers and plants, and upon seeing them approach from afar, she gently smiled, "Xiao Tang, Li’er, you’re here. I happened to make some fresh flower pastries this morning; brought them for you to taste."

"Mother, no need. We’re here for a very important matter to discuss with you," Shen Tang said solemnly, "I’ve found traces left by the Blood Clan ancestors, and this time we might need your help."

The plate in Su Jiu’s hand nearly fell to the ground, her face turning serious, "Take me there to see."

Shen Tang led her out of the Space.

Shen Tang recounted her experience during her unconsciousness to Su Jiu and the Beast Husband.

After hearing it, they were all very shocked. This was definitely not just her illusion but indeed a cross-time meeting with the Blood Clan High Priest from a thousand years ago.

Su Jiu stood in front of the White Bone Tree, slowly touching the trunk.

Cold moonlight fell on the trunk, making it seem crystal clear, almost giving it a jade-like quality.

Her slender, beautiful fingers touched the tree, as though feeling a long distant call—a call originating from the deepest bloodline, making her feel incredibly intimate, even slightly provoking an impulse to cry.

"I—I remember now..."

Su Jiu had been gradually recalling past memories since waking up; now sensing this power, more sealed memories emerged in her mind, those sealed before slumber.

Su Jiu’s expression showed sorrow as she turned to Shen Tang, "Xiao Tang, I saw those things you mentioned; I also met the Blood Clan High Priest Ying Zhao."

"She is my mother. Although after birth, I was sealed in the blood pod, taken away by entrusted clansmen, I don’t have many memories of her..."

Su Jiu held back the bitterness in her heart, calming her voice, continued, "But even at the final moment of separation, she left me a piece of legacy memory; only this legacy memory was always sealed before. It would only awaken when exposed to her power."

While Su Jiu spoke, her aura seemed to change subtly.

Previously, her presence felt overly gentle and weak, but now it inexplicably became mysterious and profound, evoking a feeling of reverent awe.

Shen Tang and the others watched; their hearts involuntarily trembled.

It’s good news that Su Jiu now remembers more about the Blood Clan.

Shen Tang actually had many questions, but for some reason, her mind flashed back to the Blood Race Monarch she saw in the Illusion Realm.

Perhaps because he slightly resembled someone from her memories.

She pursed her lips and still asked, "Would Blood Clan Royal Family and Priest Clan intermarry? The Blood Race Monarch and Blood Clan High Priest Ying Zhao seemed... very close. Were they lovers?"

"Blood Clan Royal Family represents the strongest power in Blood Clan, while Priest Clan symbolizes the tribe’s faith, even reputed to possess more mysterious power. In many Blood Clan civilians’ minds, priests held higher esteem. The Royal Family and Priest Clan, as the two strongest clans of Blood Clan, did intermarry over millennia... but Blood Clan High Priest Ying Zhao and that Blood Race Monarch were not lovers."

Su Jiu shook her head, explaining, "They shared the same grandmother, so naturally wouldn’t become companions; no historical records mention that."

"However, there’s gossip saying their relationship was very good; the High Priest took care of the orphaned Monarch Nie Yi, fulfilling the role of eldest sister, like a kind mother, which probably led to those rumors."

Shen Tang was somewhat surprised and nodded, "So that’s how it is?"

She had thought maybe Shen Li and Necro might even be brothers.

She had difficulty letting go of past events; had it been true, her heart would be even more troubled!

Hearing Su Jiu’s explanation, she didn’t know whether to be relieved or feel something else.

"I... I once knew a Blood Clan Royal Family member; he somewhat resembled the Blood Race Monarch Nie Yi a bit, perhaps he was a descendant of that Monarch," Shen Tang said.

Lu Xiao, Xiao Jin, and Shen Li all turned their gaze to Shen Tang, long since hearing her mention past events, this was her first time bringing up this name again.

They knew Shen Tang harbored some unresolved feelings towards Necro; although he committed many evils, his final act was truly shocking, even to them at the time.

Now learning about Blood Clan’s past further complicated their feelings, let alone Shen Tang personally killing Necro.

Following Blood Clan’s traces, Shen Tang sought more to confront the Divine Hall, perhaps mingling a bit of reason related to Necro.

Upon hearing this, Su Jiu shook her head, "Blood Race Monarch Nie Yi passed away at twenty-three, leaving no descendants. He was Blood Clan’s last ’ruined Monarch’ in pre-historical period, also the earliest deceased Monarch."

"After his death, according to his pre-left will, his then young niece inherited the throne, continuing the Royal Family lineage."

Shen Tang and others were extremely shocked to hear this.

The Blood Race Monarch seemed so powerful, yet he passed away at twenty-three?

How could that be!

What kind of accident occurred?