MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 650 - 137: Dream of the Ancient Past (29)

It wasn’t that Lu Hong didn’t want to believe, but Gui He’s cultivation speed truly was astoundingly fast.

In about six months, he had transformed from a novice with no professional path into a Second Transition master. Even Lu Hong himself did not possess the ability to do this, and the key issue lay in the saturation of the Blood Qi.

You see, advancing in a Second Transition profession involves expanding one’s own Magic Power reserves. Reaching Complete saturation in the first level, isn’t that practically on par with the Second Transition Late Stage?

"I just slightly modified the meditation method you gave me, Master."

"Modified?!" This time, it was Lu Hong’s turn to be bewildered. First, there was Hai Ge who pioneered a new profession, and now Gui He comes up with a brilliant modification to the meditation Cultivation Technique. Impressive!

"How did you change it?"

"I just changed it a bit," Gui He said, slightly embarrassed under Lu Hong’s intense gaze. "If I only drew on nature’s spiritual energy, my cultivation speed was just too slow. I was far behind Brother Hai Ge and the others, so I wondered if I could transform my own strength."

"Your own strength?" Lu Hong seemed to understand Gui He’s intention, "You’re saying you drew on the power of your Barbaric Bull bloodline?"

"Yes, I rooted the meditative pulling force in my bloodline, and with that, I was drawing in Spiritual Energy a hundred times faster than before. In no more than three days, I confusedly transitioned into an Angry Blood Warrior." Gui He wasn’t completely fond of the Angry Blood Warrior branch profession. What he hoped to become more was a Steel Guardian. Already boasting the Tortoise clan’s strong defensive characteristics, if he could bolster it with a warrior’s defensive system, he could defend across levels with unmatched invincibility combined by sword and shield.

However, since he had drawn on his bloodline for power, his Fighting Spirit contained Blood Qi properties, thus he was passively transformed into an Angry Blood Warrior.

"What’s wrong with being an Angry Blood Warrior?" Gui He’s response left Lu Hong quite dissatisfied. "Do you realize the strength of an Angry Blood Warrior? Dammit, come here, I’ve got to teach you some moves today so you won’t underestimate the profession."

"Really?!" Hearing that there were skills he could learn, Gui He hurriedly scurried closer to Lu Hong.

After a morning’s study, Gui He mastered the three primary active skills that Lu Hong frequently used—Blood Transverse Sky, Blood Qi Shockwave, and the most brutal, Bloodthirst.

"Blood Transverse Sky and Blood Qi Shockwave require continuous exploration for you to grasp them fully, especially Blood Qi Shockwave. Do not use it lightly before you’re adept, as any mistake can hurt your own organs. Without the aid of a healing profession, internal injuries are the hardest to heal," Lu Hong carefully instructed Gui He. "As for Bloodthirst, don’t use it recklessly unless absolutely necessary. It can draw on an unlimited amount of Blood Qi, and if it exceeds what your body can bear, you will explode and die. So when you feel strained, decisively cease the Bloodthirst state. Moreover, while Bloodthirst provides you with strength, it also brings many negative emotions. Without an iron-hard will, you’ll be dragged into the abyss, forever lost."

"Master’s teachings, Gui He will deeply remember."

Then, Lu Hong passed on the Formation he had mastered to Gui He to enable him to craft a Heavy Sword that could store Blood Qi.

Seeing the heartfelt efforts of his master, Gui He pondered deeply and finally resolved to tell Lu Hong, "Master, I know of something that can help improve your physique."

"Hard to get, right?" It took a long while for him to speak up, and Lu Hong understood the difficulty. "If it’s hard to get, never mind."

Gui He shook his head. "It is tough, but not impossible. It’s said that the heart blood of my Tortoise clan’s old ancestor can help someone break their limits and extend their life by ten thousand years. I believe this item can definitely help you."

"You’re not thinking of running back and slaughtering your old ancestor, are you? Don’t even think about it. Your old ancestor is a Heavenly God. Even ten thousand of you and me together wouldn’t withstand a single breath from him."

"No, I can go back and plead for it. My old ancestor’s vast stature means a drop of heart blood should mean nothing much to him."

"Then that’s alright. But on your journey, still measure your own capabilities. If the old ancestor doesn’t grant it, don’t lose heart in asking again. There are other ways to enhance your physique, it’s just a matter of time." Lu Hong thought it through thoroughly. As a last resort, he could just survive until the dragon tribe invades or hell strikes, gathering Magic Fire and Dragon Blood wouldn’t be impossible. After all, he’s a transmigrator; as long as he survives well, history will surely reach that phase.

No sooner said than done, the very next day, Gui He set off on his journey back to his clan, swearing to retrieve his old ancestor’s heart blood for his master. This matter was simple and yet complicated.

The old ancestor of the Tortoise clan often hid overseas, and only the Clan Leader had a way to contact him. To meet the old ancestor, persuading the Clan Leader was imperative, and Gui He’s current standing within the clan...was complicated, to say the least!

First and foremost, Gui He needed to change his status within the clan.

So Gui He did not directly return to the Turtle Tribe, but instead headed to the first orc capital city—City of Ten Thousand Beasts.

After a five-month-long trek, Gui He returned to the once-humiliated royal city.

Looking up at the towering city walls, the scenes of his departure were vivid in his mind.

He had sworn that one day he would return and wash away his past humiliations.

And today, he had returned!

The royal city remained bustling as ever, unaffected by the ravages of war, yet in the heart of every royal city orc, there lingered an indelible shadow.

To bolster the spirits within the orc tribes, the four Heavenly Gods jointly announced a grand gladiatorial contest, calling on all young warriors of the orc tribes to participate in the contest and select through combat a new orc army—a new army with unlimited potential, to help suppress the multitude of races in the future and continue the glory of the past.

This time the four Heavenly Gods decreed that all orc warriors who came to participate in the selection could be absolved of all past crimes.

With this decree, the royal city saw the arrival of one group of villains after another, all of whom were desperados who had committed unforgivable sins. They thought they would have to spend their lives on the run but were saved by the decree issued by the Heavenly Gods.

"Old Barbaric Bull, are you sure the benefits will outweigh the risks?" The Monkey Clan Heavenly God stood with his hands behind his back at the pinnacle of the divine palace, overlooking the entire royal city.

In his eyes, the royal city was permeated with a thick scent of blood.

"Those fleeing villains have become even more brutal. If we really use them to form a new army, there will be many hidden dangers."

The Barbaric Bull Heavenly God retorted, "Then how do you suggest we form a new army? Rely on those pampered family sons?"

"There are capable ones among them."

The Monkey Clan Heavenly God merely responded with a cold sneer to the Barbaric Bull Heavenly God’s answer.

The Monkey Clan Heavenly God was also aware of the current situation faced by the orc clan, internal strife, and external threats—a special act for a special time, with no other way out.

Gui He first went to the Turtle Clan’s foothold in the royal city and upon entering saw his second uncle.

Uncle Gui was taken aback when he saw Gui He: "Gui He, what brought you to the royal city?"

His second uncle had always been decent to him, and Gui He bowed respectfully, "Nephew Gui He greets Second Uncle."

"No need for such formality among family." Uncle Gui pulled Gui He into the inner hall. "I remember you said you wouldn’t come back to the royal city?"

Gui He was somewhat speechless; why must these heartbreaking topics be brought up again?

Therefore, Gui He decided to change the subject: "I see Second Uncle seems in a hurry, is there something urgent?"

"Uh..." Uncle Gui stammered. "It’s not really a big deal. You rest in the inner hall for now. When I’m finished with my business, I’ll take you out for some good food. You seem much thinner than before; life must be tough outside, isn’t it?"

Seeing Uncle Gui about to leave, Gui He grabbed him and asked, "Second Uncle, tell me the truth, are you in some kind of trouble? From the moment I entered till now, I haven’t seen a single guard. You can’t have given them all a day off, can you?"

Seeing that Gui He had noticed something was amiss, Uncle Gui no longer hid it and sighed, "It’s your second brother again, getting into arguments for no reason. He lost a bet and was detained along with the goods. Just rest easy, I’ll make a trip and handle it."

In the end, Gui He was still a member of the Turtle Clan, and besides, his second uncle had always treated him well. Although his son was not a good sort, he still had to help.

"Second Uncle, take me with you!"