I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 487: Book of Life and Death

Zhang Chen was a little bit unbelievable, his eyes full of shock: "What kind of cultivation is this? How can you be qualified to attract the Three Calamities? Can you be compared with a monkey?"

But if you think about it, a ninth-rank Yangshen Zhenren had already begun to comprehend the laws of heaven and earth and mastered the power of the laws of heaven and earth, then it is not unreasonable for the tenth-rank Yangshen Zhenren to encounter the three disasters.

However, if we follow the comparison in the novels of the previous life, then isn’t the tenth level the last realm of immortality?
The tenth level is to pass the tribulation, the eleventh level is to become an immortal, and the twelfth level is above the immortals. As for the realm of fruit, it should correspond to the golden immortal who is immortal for all calamities, right?
At this moment, Zhang Chen had a clear comparison of the cultivation world in his mind. If compared with mythological novels such as Journey to the West in his previous life, it should be divided in this way.

"Sure enough, I can't waste time yet. The tenth level is equivalent to stepping into the immortal path, and the existence of undergoing the test of the three disasters is not something I can afford to offend. But now I have the Fire-Repelling Bead and the Wind-Fixing Bead. If I have to go through the tribulation in the future, I shouldn't have to fear the first two disasters. If I can find a way to avoid lightning disasters, or grind out a Lightning-Repelling Bead, then the three disasters will not be difficult for me. Even if I don't have the Lightning-Repelling Bead, with the authority over the earth that I have now, and with more practice in the future, I may be able to use the power of the earth to fight against the thunder." Zhang Chen thought of the conductivity of the earth and felt that his idea was not a fantasy.

Zhang Chen had all sorts of thoughts flashing through his mind, but Xie Xuan's words pulled him back to his senses: "Your little brother and sister seem to have awakened the bloodline of the Zhang family."

"Doesn't it say that if a member of the Zhang family wants to awaken, he must enter the family and undergo a mysterious ceremony?" Zhang Chen asked, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"That's not the case. In fact, as long as there is nourishment from the mysterious power, the bloodline can be opened. The so-called bloodline awakening ceremony is nothing more than using the mysterious energy to nourish the bloodline. I don't know what level the Zhang family's mystery is, but it will definitely not exceed the eleventh level. Zhang Shicheng's real dragon flesh and blood is enough to replace the Zhang family's mysterious object." Xie Xuan said.

"Why haven't I awakened the Zhang family bloodline?" Zhang Chen was puzzled.

Xie Xuan looked Zhang Chen up and down: "It should be that there is a more domineering blood power in your body, which suppresses the original blood of the Zhang family, so the Zhang family blood cannot be revived."

Zhang Chen thought of the power of his own blood path, which is the ancestor of all blood. If we talk about the power of blood, which power can compare with the blood path?
Zhang Chen felt that his development of the Blood Channel was too superficial and he could not even unleash one billionth of the Blood Channel's power.

“This True Dragon Tonic Soup is so nourishing, especially the internal organs of the True Dragon, which are the essence of the essence. I have already stepped into the Yang God realm, and I will be able to seize the initiative faster in the future.” At this time, Xie Lingyun woke up, his whole body was radiant, with an indescribable temperament flowing, as if he was a fairy, and already had some pure Yang aura.

"Congratulations, sister, for getting through the most difficult stage. You can expect to achieve immortality in the future." Zhang Chen bowed his head in congratulations.

Xie Lingyun looked Zhang Chen up and down, with a hint of amusement in her eyes. She and Zhang Chen did not have so many concerns, so she asked directly: "What level of cultivation have you reached now? Why don't you have any reaction after eating this tonic soup?"

She was indeed curious. You know, even someone as strong as Xie Xuan would experience strange phenomena after swallowing the tonic soup.

“Perhaps this is the difference between the immortal paths.” Zhang Chen replied.

Xie Lingyun knew that he had embarked on the path to immortality, and Xie Xuan certainly knew it too, so there was no need to hide it from Xie Xuan.

"It's a pity that the tonic soup is all finished. If I could have another bowl, I might be able to enter the Yang God realm directly." Xie Lingyun turned his head to look at the empty pot and licked his lips.

Xie Xuan said unhappily, "With such a natural treasure, it's already a great fortune for you to be able to eat one bowl. Do you want to take all the benefits?"

As the three were talking, they saw Zhang coming over. Zhang Chen was stunned when he saw Zhang, because the Zhang in front of him and the previous Zhang seemed like two different people.

The Zhang in front of him had delicate skin, and the sense of vicissitudes of life had faded away. The whole person was reborn as if she had shed a skin, and she looked ten years younger, like a 28-year-old girl.

The tonic soup was very good for monks, but it was even more effective for mortals. After taking a bowl of the tonic soup, Zhang was almost reborn.

"This soup is truly miraculous, worthy of being called a divine product." Zhang's eyes were filled with joy. "In the past, I had hidden diseases and often had pain in my waist and legs, but since I drank this tonic soup, my whole body feels refreshed and all my hidden diseases have disappeared."

"My dear sister-in-law, you are so lucky. After eating this bowl of nourishing soup, you can extend your life by at least three decades." Xie Xuan praised.

As for the saying that mortals cannot be replenished after eating it?
That is impossible. Although the flesh and blood of a real dragon is very nutritious, after being prepared with Xie Xuan's precious medicine, it is enough to dissolve and suppress its overbearing medicinal properties.

"What happened to them?" Zhang turned her head to look at Zhang Fei and Zhang Taowei who were sleeping, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Zhang Chen smiled and said, "They are both very lucky. They are about to awaken the Zhang bloodline and become bloodline masters who wield mysterious powers." Upon hearing this, Zhang was stunned, with a hint of ecstasy in his eyes: "Hahaha, my son has also become a bloodline master? It's really God's blessing."

Looking at the ecstatic Zhang, Zhang Chen and others could understand her mood. After all, to Zhang, she was just an ordinary person. Once her bloodline was awakened, it would be a matter of crossing classes.

"What are the characteristics of the Zhang family bloodline?" Zhang Chen asked Xie Xuan, so that the two little ones would not be unable to master their bloodline after awakening, and they could also take as few detours as possible.

"Soul-stealing, spirit-stealing, ghost-controlling, and controlling the lifespan of all living beings!" Xie Xuan said, "What's worse, I heard that the Zhang family can open a passage to the underworld, where hundreds of ghosts can roam at night, and have the ability to slaughter gods and demons. I don't know if it's true or not."

Zhang Chen listened to Xie Xuan's introduction and secretly felt that the Zhang family bloodline was truly terrifying. They were worthy of being a big family in Kyoto, and had been passed down for countless years.

"I heard that the Zhang family has the ability to hook other people's souls, deprive others of their lifespans, and extend their lifespans. They can also control evil spirits and use heavenly ghosts to fight for themselves, or gain the abilities of evil spirits." Xie Xuan said: "The Zhang family bloodline's ability to control evil spirits is just one of its abilities. It is said that it can also command gods, but I don't know if it is true or not."

Zhang Chen said with a serious expression: "If that's the case, then the Zhang family bloodline is really too powerful. Logically speaking, the Zhang family bloodline is so powerful, how could it be treated like this by the emperor..."

What Zhang Chen wanted to ask was why his father was suppressed so much by the imperial court.

Xie Xuan looked apprehensive when he heard this: "I have heard some rumors about this matter, but I dare not say anything. I can only say that it seems to be related to the soul-snatching ability of the Zhang family's bloodline. I don't know the details."

Zhang Chen glanced at Xie Xuan. The other party was the head of the Inspection Office and also a strong man in the Yangshen realm. The fact that he could scare Xie Xuan like this and make Xie Xuan so fearful showed the seriousness of the matter.

Zhang Chen was puzzled, and seeing that Xie Xuan remained silent, he could not ask any more questions.

However, Zhang Chen became interested in the power of the Zhang family's bloodline. If he had the chance in the future, he would return to Kyoto to investigate the Zhang family.

"I heard that the blood power of the Zhang family comes from a mysterious book. The book records the lifespan of all living beings in the world. That book can even be used to influence the life and death of all living beings in the world, but I don't know the details." Xie Xuan said.

When Zhang Chen heard Xie Xuan's words, his mind buzzed and a term flashed through his mind subconsciously: Book of Life and Death!
Only the Book of Life and Death can record the lifespan of all living beings in the world and have the ability to capture souls.

"It must be true. I think it is probably true, but I can't verify it." Xie Lingyun followed and said, "Zhang Chen, you must go back to the Zhang family in Shangjing. If you can master that mystery..."

Xie Lingyun did not continue speaking, but Zhang Chen understood what Xie Lingyun meant.

"I heard someone say that there is an old man in your Zhang family who has lived for more than ten thousand years, which is longer than the founding of my Dasheng Dynasty. I don't know if it is true." Xie Xuan took over the topic and said: "The flaw in the Zhang family's bloodline is the limit. As long as you can survive the limit again and again, and go through life and death again and again, the power of your bloodline will advance by leaps and bounds."

Zhang Chen looked at Xie Xuan in shock: "Live for ten thousand years? How is that possible! How can a normal person live for ten thousand years?"

"God knows what's going on with your Zhang family, but I've only heard about it and have never seen the old guy from the Zhang family who has lived for countless years." Xie Xuan said.

Zhang Chen fell silent after hearing this. If what Xie Xuan said was true, then the mystery of the Zhang family was just like the Book of Life and Death. The Zhang family kept tampering with their own lifespans, so it was not impossible for them to live for ten thousand years. However, the cycle of heaven and earth had its own laws. It was impossible for the Zhang family to live so long against the will of heaven without flaws.

"So you must go back to the Zhang family. The Zhang family has a big secret and you must never give up." Xie Lingyun said.

"When I have enough strength, I will definitely go to Shangjing to have a look." Zhang Chen said, "Can you two know more about my father? You might as well tell me so that I can prepare in advance."

After hearing what Zhang Chen said, Xie Xuan said, "Your father was originally a direct descendant of the Zhang family. Logically, he should have inherited the Zhang family's business and become the head of the Zhang family in the future. However, he made a big mistake more than ten years ago, which led to your father's exile. Now the person in power in the Zhang family is your uncle. Your mother died in that incident that year. No one knows the cause of death. It is very strange. Even the Inspection Office has no files on her."

"That's all I know. Under the Emperor's influence, everything was buried in the years. No one knows what happened except the Zhang family, the parties involved." Xie Xuan said, "Of course, you can go to Jinling to see if your grandmother knows some clues."

(End of this chapter)