Another day passed. Li Wei had strolled through the entire Li family residence, observing its growth and development.
It was now a day in the heart of winter.
He once again sat cross-legged beneath the Blood Spirit Fruit tree.
"Twenty years... It's finally done."
Within his dantian, the flames were gradually dying down. Through introspection, Li Wei clearly saw the intricate patterns on his Golden Core.
Only the final step remained.
Li Wei let out a long breath and slowly extended his hand. Winter snowflakes fell, passing through his palm.
And then there were the children of the Li family.
He had lost track of whether they were the fourth or fifth generation. Wearing thick padded jackets, their little faces flushed red from the cold, they frolicked beside the Blood Spirit Fruit tree, basking in the spiritual energy bestowed by their ancestor from 'the heavens,' growing up happily under the protection of their family and the Pig Demon King.
In fact, the Pig Demon King used to often bring the children around to play, and their noise would always disturb him.
But now, on the verge of departure, he actually found these children quite adorable.
[Your Golden Core engraving is complete!]
As the final pattern was etched onto his Golden Core by the core fire, A majestic aura erupted from Li Wei!
[Congratulations! You have successfully forged a—Divine Core!]
The Yin-Yang Fish Diagram reappeared beneath him, rotating as the Five Elements True Qi formed its edges.
His Yin-Yang Fish Diagram expanded in size, eventually encompassing the entire Li family residence!
It was a pity. He had strived for twenty years, diligently forging his Golden Core. Yet, no one was present to witness his remarkable talent, just as few had known his true cultivation level before.
"It's time to leave."
Li Wei reached out his hand, once again feeling the winter of the Li family.
He took one last look at the Li family residence.
But then he saw the snow around the Li family residence begin to turn crimson.
Slightly raising his head, He saw that the Blood Spirit Fruit tree was undergoing a transformation. Its blood-red energy dyed the entire Li family residence, affecting even the sky above!
[Bound by the contract with your spirit tablet, after absorbing the blood of tens of thousands of people and once again devouring the power of a Golden Core, under the influence of your Yin-Yang Five Elements power, and after twenty years of sensing the Five Elements of heaven and earth, the family's sacred tree has finally undergone a new transformation!]
[Rank 7 Primordial Blood Tree!]
[It has awakened its intelligence. After years of companionship, it recognizes every child of the Li family. It has accompanied the Li family's gradual growth, and now, it will give back—]
At this moment, Not only Li Wei, but the entire Li family and the people of Green Valley Village were gazing at this celestial phenomenon. Initially, they were afraid, as the blood-colored snow falling from the sky was somewhat eerie.
However, when they sensed that the blood snow was harmless and even beneficial, they stepped out of their homes, filled with wonder.
Some people stretched out their hands to catch the snowflakes.
Bewitching and bizarre, yet it made the harsh winter feel strangely warm. Something extraordinary was happening to them.
Some even began to experience breakthroughs right then and there!
[The excess blood energy accumulated by the Primordial Blood Tree over the years will transform into spiritual energy, merging with the clouds and turning into snowflakes. All those bathed in this snow will receive a gift of spiritual energy from the Primordial Blood Tree!]
[All descendants of the Li family will receive the protection of the Primordial Blood Tree and gain a collective trait—]
[Primordial Clan!]
[Within the land where the roots of the Primordial Blood Tree spread, the descendants of the Li family will enjoy eternal protection, and their cultivation speed will increase by 10%!]
[The power of the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth is the fundamental force driving the trajectory of the universe; it can partially glimpse fate. The Primordial Blood Tree can sense the talent of any Li family descendant and see a fleeting moment of their future fate, enabling it to guide them towards the best choices.]
The Primordial Blood Tree had now become a true divine tree!
A look of delight flashed across Li Wei's face. He hadn't expected that upon his departure from this world, the Blood Tree he had nurtured for so many years would bring him such a great surprise. It made all the Li family's hard work over the years, acting as demonic cultivators and feeding the tree their blood, worthwhile.
Soon, The members of the Li family gathered around, rising into the air as they gazed in astonishment at the massive human face gradually emerging from the center of the Primordial Blood Tree's enormous trunk.
It was the face of an old man, formed entirely from tree bark, yet incredibly lifelike.
"Our Ancestor... has manifested again?!"
"Nonsense, that's the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree gaining sentience! But you could also say it's our Ancestor manifesting, I can sense our Ancestor's power of the Five Elements of heaven and earth on it!"
"Ah! Heavens! Its eyeballs moved... Huh? Is it glaring at me? I... I was wrong!"
The older generation of the Li family, however, were all smiles. They had long noticed the unusual changes in the Primordial Blood Tree, so its breakthrough was within their expectations.
Yet, they never imagined that after scanning the Li family members, the Primordial Blood Tree would emit an aged voice, slightly heavy with emotion:
"I can hear."
As if sensing the gravity in the Primordial Blood Tree's tone, they all stifled their laughter, and even Li Yundou dared not act rashly.
The crimson snowflakes fell even more heavily from the sky, landing on the hair and shoulders of the Li family members. The entire Li family residence seemed to be dyed red, filled with a bloody sweetness. They felt the wind today was particularly cold.
The Primordial Blood Tree's eyes gazed towards the sky beyond the Li family residence.
"I can see."
Everyone followed the Primordial Blood Tree's gaze. Li Tianyi, clad in nightclothes, was returning on his sword. He seemed completely oblivious to the unusual phenomenon occurring within his family and didn't care what was happening at the Li residence.
He was wailing hoarsely, but his cries never reached the Li family.
The Primordial Blood Tree closed its eyes.
"The earth next year should be as red as the snow today. May the Li family slaughter millions."
Its words were as bloody as the sky above the Li family at this moment.