Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

The Phoenix Tribe man on the right frowned and said, "What\'s a member of the Lion Tiger Tribe doing here? What qualifies you to participate in the elite competition? Do you really consider your cursed bloodline elite?"

Big Cat\'s pupils constricted, and just as Tang San was concerned it might lash out, it replied coldly, "I\'ve registered according to the rules. Whether I\'m qualified or not, you can just test me."

Seeing that it remained calm under such circumstances, Tang San couldn\'t help but look at it with greater respect; despite its rough exterior, this was no reckless being.

The two Phoenix Tribe staff members exchanged glances, and the one on the left signaled the one on the right, who then reluctantly pulled out a form and said, "Fill out the form, then undergo the test."

To participate in the Ancestral Court Elite Competition, the main test was the bloodline test. Bloodline intensity had to be at least second level, and after paying the fee, one could participate.

The Lion Tiger Tribe, in the hearts of most of the Monster Race, was a tribe rejected by both the Lion and Tiger Clans, said to be cursed—a mix of two strong races but cursed such that their bloodlines could collapse at any time, which led to their expulsion.

Tang San took the initiative to pay the fee of one hundred Elemental Coins, and Big Cat filled out the form.

When the two Phoenix Tribe members saw the actual one hundred Elemental Coins laid out before them, they couldn\'t help but show surprised expressions. It was a considerable sum of money; if the test failed, it would not be refunded. Could it be that this Lion Tiger Tribesman actually had a bloodline strong enough to compete in this event?

"Come with me," said the Phoenix Tribe man on the left, taking the form Big Cat had filled out and beckoning to it.

Big Cat and Tang San followed behind him to a room at the back.

Inside the room, there was an object like a stele in the center. Right in the middle of the stele was a Crystal Column.

The staff member said to Big Cat, "Drop a drop of your blood into the groove below," pointing to a groove at the bottom of the Crystal Column.

"Just ordinary blood will do," it emphasized immediately after.

Big Cat did as told, first turning to glance at Tang San who nodded at it. It then lifted its hand, slashed its finger with a claw, flicked it, and a drop of fresh blood shot towards the groove.

The moment that drop of blood merged into the groove, a "puff" was heard and a surge of bright light ascended, rushing up the base of the Crystal Column in an instant.

Next to the Crystal Column were some scales with clear marks. About a foot from the bottom, the scale read five, which presumably meant a level 5 bloodline, at three feet was four, at six feet, three, at ten feet, two, and only at fifteen feet was one.

This must correlate to the five levels of bloodlines.

The moment the drop of fresh blood from the Lion Tiger Sword Saint Big Cat fell in, the incandescent light virtually shot up instantly, rising with exceptional speed, almost as if soaring directly upwards.

At three feet, the light virtually leaped upwards, then surged past six feet, rushing straight to ten feet.

Seeing this spectacle, the two Phoenix Tribe staff members were taken aback, exchanging surprised looks. They had been working here for a long time, tested countless competitors, and seen many bloodlines. Yet, such a rapid ascent was extremely rare! With such speed, passing second level was definitely not an issue.

In the brief moment they were astonished, the incandescent light had already reached the ten-foot scale and continued to climb. The vigorous rush of blood essence emitted a dazzling light. Without any hesitation, it continued to surge upwards incessantly.

Three feet eight, three feet nine, three feet ten...

Seeing this, the two staff members had already opened their mouths wide; they knew all too clearly what this meant.

"First level Bloodline?" The two phoenix demon clan members almost exclaimed in unison. Yes, three feet eleven.

Steadily at three feet eleven, and without pause, it continued to surge upward. This stele was a full six feet tall, so the end of the Crystal Column was also six feet.

That is to say, even among those with First level Bloodlines, there are differences in strength. A bloodline intensity of three feet eleven and three feet twelve would definitely have a gap!

Tang San watched the Crystal Column intently, thinking to himself that this was a nice piece of equipment. He wondered if there was a way to get one in the Golden Valley for his companions to test their bloodline intensity.

Human\'s Demon God Transformation or Heavenly Spirit Transformation are limited by insufficient bloodline power. It could be increased through external forces, but the extent of the effect had always been a vague concept. If there were a device like this for testing, one could clearly see everyone\'s bloodline intensity. It would be a wonderful thing.

Three feet twelve!

At this point, all signs of disdain had vanished from the faces of the two phoenix demons. It was known that three feet eleven was already the strength of a First level Bloodline. To exceed this even slightly meant that the bloodline intensity was extraordinary, let alone surpassing it by a whole foot. Among all the contestants who came to compete, less than twenty could reach a bloodline intensity above three feet twelve—and this one was still climbing!

Since when did the Lion Tiger Tribe\'s bloodline become so powerful? Was this a mutation? All holders of First level Bloodlines were qualified to be contenders for the throne of Great Demon Emperor in the future. The White Tiger Great Demon King was a result of a bloodline mutation—could this one be the same?

Eventually, Big Cat\'s bloodline power stopped near three feet thirteen—to be exact, three feet twelve and nine inches. This intensity was at least within the top ten.

While bloodline intensity doesn\'t represent everything, a strong individual\'s power is composed of many dimensions. But having a top ten bloodline intensity meant that this one had a strong chance of achieving a good ranking!

When the two phoenix demon clan members looked at Big Cat again, their gaze had undergone a complete transformation, now filled with several degrees more respect. Although they were from the Phoenix Demon Clan, their own bloodline intensities were not rich enough, otherwise, they wouldn\'t have been working as staff here. The Monsters always revered the strong, and it was natural for attitudes to change quickly.

"Is it done?" Big Cat asked indifferently. Although its expression was calm, the gleam in its eyes could not be hidden.

Although it had long felt its bloodline should have reached the First level, like Tang San thought, it had no idea of the exact level it had attained. The current test had fully informed it that, not only had it reached the First level, but it was also a strong competitor within that level. This was quite extraordinary and brought a strong boost to its confidence.

"Yes, yes. Your bloodline intensity is truly unmatched, and you\'re sure to stand out in this competition," the phoenix demon clan members said respectfully.

"Hmm, that\'s that then," Big Cat said, turning to look at Tang San.

Tang San gave it a slight smile. As their eyes met, everything was understood without words. The deep gratitude in Big Cat\'s gaze nearly melted him.

Indeed! Without Tang San, it would still be struggling with its collapsing bloodline. How could it have possibly attained such an immense bloodline power?

They returned to the main hall to complete the rest of the registration process.

The Phoenix Demon Clan member on the left respectfully said, "Lord Big Cat, your registration is now complete. Please wait for the drawing of lots to participate in the competition. However, this elite contest has introduced a brand new rule that I need to explain to you."

"What?" Big Cat paused, puzzled.

The phoenix demon explained, "This time, we not only have individual competitions, but also pair competitions. If you have a strong clansman who can participate with you, that\'s also an option. Pair competitions are designed to promote cooperation with each other, especially between different races. The Ancestral Court has been studying the qualitative change brought about by the combination of different racial abilities. Therefore, pair competitions have been specially added to this elite contest, and the prizes are even more generous than the individual competition."