Chapter 53 - 53: Heavenly Dao's Recognition
Chapter 53 - 53: Heavenly Dao's Recognition
[ POV: MC ]
"I, Adriana Hailstorm, the daughter of the ninth-generation Hailstorm emperor and empress, with the heavenly dao as my witness, declare you as my true successor and heir to the noble Hailstorm Dragon Clan."
My grandmother's declaration erupted like a tsunami, and at the same time, I could feel something change within me as well.
Subconsciously, my divine sense left my body and covered the entire ancestral manor and the surrounding areas.
From my divine sense, I could still hear the authoritative and cold declaration of my grandmother echoing through the air. Every cultivator in the vicinity clearly heard her words.
"What? The Hailstorm clan's matriarch has recognized a new heir?"
"This matter is not simple..."
"To be directly declared as heir by the matriarch herself, this fellow must be quite important."
"Yes, have you heard the rumors that the first and second princess have returned, and there was a young man who had a big resemblance to the first princess..."
"Now that you mention it, I did hear that rumor... could it be that young man?"
I could hear the cultivators and guards belonging to the Hailstorm clan murmuring among themselves, trying to guess who had just become their young master.
Suddenly, my divine sense picked up a terrifying aura, one that didn't belong to a living being. It felt both oppressive and strangely warm, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
My gaze shot upwards as I noticed the clouds gathering atop the ancestral manor's center. These clouds were an unusual golden color, and I could sense that the strange aura emanated from them.
Lightning crackled and danced on the mysterious golden clouds, a spectacle of natural forces.
Then, the rain came.
The rainwater consisted of golden-colored droplets as if the heavenly dao itself was bestowing its blessings upon the Hailstorm clan.
This phenomenon shocked not only me but all the cultivators in the territory of the Hailstorm clan.
Even my grandmother was taken aback. It seemed that she hadn't expected such an extraordinary event to occur when she recognized me as the true heir of the clan.
My grandmother, along with the rest of our family, used their sage senses to witness this incredible sight. They all left the ancestral manor and stood beneath the heavenly rain, allowing its golden drops to soak into their beings.
I joined them, feeling the rain's magical effects as it increased my cultivation. I had already reached the bottleneck just after achieving the Supreme Eleven Core Formation Realm.
The heavenly rain continued for nine minutes, and during this time, I successfully broke through to the lower-stage Nascent Soul Realm.
Simultaneously, as the rain finally came to an end, my left hand began to emit a brilliant glow, and a white dragon insignia appeared on its back.
I was now officially acknowledged as the true heir of the Hailstorm clan.
"The heavenly dao itself has recognized my grandson. I did not make the wrong decision," my grandmother whispered as she gazed at my hands, her attention fixated on the newly appeared insignia.
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Soon, news of the phenomenon had spread throughout the Azure Dragon Continent. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Sam had officially attracted the attention of both unsavory and virtuous forces.
Inside the Ancestral Manor of the Flareheart Clan, a middle-aged man sat in a lotus position, diligently engaged in his cultivation.
A figure appeared before this man, promptly kneeling in deference. It was a man with a significant scar on his face who dared not disturb the middle-aged man's cultivation.
The man, seemingly aware of the newcomer's presence, asked, still with his eyes closed, "What news do you bring? Have you discovered who has awakened the Crimson Inferno Dragon bloodline?"
Ever since the day the incarnation crystal had glowed, indicating the awakening of the Crimson Inferno Dragon bloodline in someone, the patriarch of the Flareheart Clan had ordered a
[ Innate Abilities: Devour, Rumination Clarity, Shadow Extraction ]
[ Racial Abilities: Dragon Transformation ]
[ Skills: Eclipse Shadow Slash, Darkflame Incantation, Shadow Emperor Incarnation, Dragon Fist Strike ]
[ Cultivation Method: Nine Celestial Revolutions Sutra ]
[ Body Cultivation Method: Samsara Flesh Rebirth Art ]
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The first thing that caught his eye was his name. It had previously been displayed as Sam Flareheart, but now it had changed to Sam Hailstorm.
The next important detail was his Immortal Body, which had reached the second stage. "With every major realm I break through, the Immortal Body will advance to the next stage as well," he thought.
With his Immortal Body at the second stage, he could instantly heal any broken limbs without any effort. This was incredibly useful, as it meant he would never need pills or external aids to recover. It provided a significant advantage, especially in prolonged battles.
Satisfied with this progress, he proceeded to check the other sections of the codex.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door. Sam got up and opened it to find Amelia on the other side. A smile lit up his face, and he said, "Come on in."
As soon as the door closed, Sam couldn't contain himself and playfully pounced on Amelia, capturing her lips with his own.
Their passionate kissing session began, and Amelia, though taken by surprise, didn't resist. She responded with equal fervor.
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