After a hearty dinner with his family, Zhang Wei excused himself and returned to his room. The night outside was calm, with only the distant chirping of crickets interrupting the silence. He closed the door behind him and walked toward the small table where all the remaining items from the black market were placed silent remnants of a forgotten era.
The jade hairpin was carefully set aside in a protective box, and the now-repaired alchemy cauldron stood proudly in the corner, emanating a faint divine glow. But now… it was time for the rest.
With a calm breath, Zhang Wei reached into the bag and slowly began pulling out the wooden statues he had acquired.
Each one was carved with intricate detail fierce expressions, divine robes, demonic horns, heavenly weapons, and eerie postures. Zhang Wei's eyes widened slightly as he realized they weren't just representations… they felt alive.
One after another, he laid them across the table:
A staff-wielding monkey with eyes that radiated mischief and wisdom.
A dignified monk in flowing robes clasping scriptures.
A pig-faced figure with a rake and a lazy grin.
A grim-looking warrior holding a monk's spade.
A white dragon curled mid-air, its wood almost shimmering.
And many others demons, beasts, and celestial beings.
Zhang Wei activated his All Seeing Eyes.
Suddenly, his vision changed. Lines of fate golden and silver threads began emerging from each statue. They pulsed with power, connected to a source so distant yet so intimately bound to the Earth.
"…These… these aren't just statues," Zhang Wei murmured.
"Ding… Host is correct," the System chimed."Each of these statues is handcrafted by none other than the notorious Monkey King – Sun Wukong himself. Not only did he carve their likeness, but he also embedded a drop of blood and a shard of their spirit essence into each. These statues contain the remnants of the most ancient, powerful, and bizarre bloodlines of the Great Journey."
Zhang Wei picked up the Monkey King's statue, his fingers brushing against the wooden fur. "System, appraise it."
"Appraising…✔️Name: Wooden Statue of the Monkey King✔️Essence Contained: Stone Monkey Bloodline (Heavenborn), Fiery Eyes of Truth (Spiritual Variant), Immortal Bone Marrow✔️Condition: Stable✔️Compatibility: High"
Zhang Wei's hand trembled. "So these statues… they're filled with ancient bloodlines?"
"Yes, host. Not just any bloodlines—the rarest and most mythic ever to walk the Earth. Their existence borders between folklore and divine truth. Here is the full list from all the statues you obtained:"
Heroic Bloodlines Obtained:
Sun Wukong (Monkey King) – Stone Monkey Bloodline, Fiery Eyes of Truth, Immortal Bone Marrow
Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka) – Pure Buddhist Bloodline, Divine Chant Constitution
Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) – Boar Demon Bloodline, Heavenly Marshal Residue
Sha Wujing (Sandy) – Water Demon Bloodline, Golden Staff Veins
White Dragon Horse – Eastern Dragon Bloodline, Water Dragon Essence
Villainous and Beast Bloodlines Obtained:
Bull Demon King – Infernal Bull Bloodline
Princess Iron Fan – Samsara Wind Lineage
Red Boy – True Flame Spirit Bloodline
Spider Demon Sisters – Illusory Silk Bloodlines ×7
Golden Horn & Silver Horn – Demon General Twin Bloodlines
Scorpion Demoness – Venom Empress Bloodline
White Bone Spirit – Undead Illusion Bloodline
Yellow Robe Demon – Fallen Celestial General Bloodline
Other Demons – 10 assorted demonic bloodlines and remnants of mythical beasts
Zhang Wei's breath caught in his throat. "T-Twenty… no, more than thirty bloodlines?!"
"Host is correct. These statues contain fragments of over 30 unique bloodlines, along with the possibility of retrieving heritage techniques and spiritual abilities, particularly from Tripitaka's Pure Buddhist Doctrine."
"But how can I absorb so many bloodlines?" he frowned. "Wouldn't they clash inside me?"
"Indeed. Host must not merge them directly. The System's Alchemy Function now supports the creation of a specialized pill Bloodline Refinement Pill. It will merge, purify, and harmonize each bloodline while removing negative karma, spiritual impurities, and incompatible energies."
Zhang Wei's expression turned serious. "Then… can you begin refining it now?"
"Affirmative. Initiating refinement process."
Refining: Bloodline Refinement Pill (Status: 1% – Time Remaining: 36 hours)✔️ Fusion of over 30 ancient bloodlines✔️ Removal of toxic attributes✔️ Enhancement of compatibility with Host's Hidden Bloodline✔️ Legacy technique fragments will be preserved
"Perfect," Zhang Wei nodded. "System, do it."
"Understood. Host can proceed with your exploration while the process continues in the background. You'll be notified once the pill is ready."
Zhang Wei looked at the rest of the items on the table. His gaze lingered on the ancient, withered pen and the faded talisman fragments yet untouched. But for now, he carefully covered the statues and leaned back on his chair, exhaling deeply.
His journey had just begun… and the inheritance of legends was slowly becoming a part of his fate.