The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

They could feel the blood in their bodies circulating at an alarming speed, several times, or even ten times, faster than before!

This rate of blood circulation nearly caused their heartbeats to exceed their frequency limits, their bodies to heat up, and their blood vessels to almost burst from the countless surges of blood.

Blood began to seep from their skin pores; it was... their own blood!

The Black Moon Yama clan was the first to show significant results.

They remained painfully in the Blood Spring, almost completely suppressing the extreme pain that was comparable to their bodies exploding.

"Young Master, I can't take it anymore... It's too painful! I'm going to die! I can't hold on any longer!!"

Hei Feng's pair of jewel-like, deep blue pupils shone brightly as he stared intently at Chi Miao, who was not yet fully awake.

It gritted its teeth: "No! Hold on! This opportunity wasn't earned through our own efforts; it's a gift from our allies. How can we gain their trust if we don't demonstrate our strength and capability?"

"Even the human race has not given up; we would rather die than flee!"

"Black Moon Yama, all fugitives, be driven away!"

Upon hearing this, almost none of the Black Moon Yama clan dared to utter a sound.

They understood their young master's intentions perfectly. This was a gift from Chi Miao to his "allies." They hadn't brought anything to humanity, yet humanity was willing to share the opportunity of the Bloodline Spring with them. If they didn't cherish it, they would truly be letting down the human race.

Moreover, even though the human race is currently isolated and helpless, it is still the strongest competitor of the Heavenly Sorrow Cave. Cooperating with them would only lower our status.

Humans want to rely on them to break the window and break the deadlock of isolation, but all of this depends on their influence among the orcs and on their strength.

If one cannot even withstand the Bloodline Spring, how can one claim to be powerful?!

They will absolutely defend the honor of the Black Moon Yama clan and the alliance between the two clans!

With a neighing of horses, they began to actively absorb the bloodline spring!

A moment later, a tragic sound rang out!

The essence of blood from the Bloodline Spring flowed into their bodies.

"Bloodline...it's the power of bloodline!"

Black Wind was overjoyed. The pain he had felt earlier vanished, replaced by an unprecedented sense of comfort. All the meridians in his body were opened up!

Then, bones sprouted from their backs, and enormous white bones burst forth from their bodies, transforming into massive, black, fleshy wings that ignited with eerie blue flames!

Soulfire appeared in the center of their heads, their scales became like armor, and their bodies continued to grow larger and stronger, even their four hooves grew extremely sharp claws!

"roar--!!!"

The Black Moon Yama fully absorbed the power and underwent a collective transformation, becoming incomparably divine and handsome. The fleshy wings on its back resembled flaming scythes, like a reaper of souls in the night.

Their overall aura broke through to the Nascent Soul stage in that instant, and Black Wind even reached the mid-Nascent Soul stage!

At this point, "Black Moon Yama" was no longer suitable for them.

Their new name is—Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steed!

"So strong!"

The few people who were still conscious were almost all shocked by what they saw.

"The entire group has mutated and evolved. This Bloodline Spring... truly deserves to be the greatest opportunity for the beast race. Congratulations."

However, the Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steed clan was well aware of this unexpected change in themselves... It was not solely due to the Bloodline Spring.

Black Wind spoke up: "If it were only the power of the Bloodline Spring, it wouldn't be enough for our entire race to evolve. We can feel... our divine sense, after we fainted and awoke, has doubled in strength!"

"It is this extraordinary divine sense, combined with the Bloodline Spring, that has enabled us to achieve such results."

Everyone was astonished, and then they realized that their divine sense had actually doubled in power from the very beginning!

"W-what...what's going on?!"

One's spiritual consciousness cannot be increased at will.

Jingming immediately looked at Chi Miao, who was still unconscious: "Could it be... because of Chi Miao?"

The Soul Splitting Array is no longer in operation, and the growth of divine consciousness is permanent. The only one suspected of doing all of this from beginning to end is Chi Miao!

Jin Shengfei swallowed hard. "Surely not? Chi Miao didn't tell me she had this ability!"

However, the Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steed clan was well aware of this.

It's Chi Miao!

Black Wind stepped out of the Bloodline Spring. "To be honest, although our clan's souls are weak, our perception of souls is extremely keen. We can sense that all of this is because of Chi Miao."

"This kindness is far too great... On behalf of all of us who have received this favor, I promise that we will never betray humanity!!"

After saying that, Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steed used its spiritual power to cut open its own chest and abdomen, took its heart's blood, and flew towards Chi Miao.

This scene shocked almost everyone.

"A master-servant contract?!"

Not only Black Wind, but all the other Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steeds behind him also made the same move towards the rest of the Prodigy Group, voluntarily releasing their master-servant contracts!

Unlike ordinary contracts, the master-servant contract cannot be broken at any time... Once completed, the master-servant contract is bound to the soul and is established for life!

With man as master, the dragon steed is willing to be a slave!

How shocking is this?

Ying Wuhuo spoke on behalf of Chi Miao: "Have you considered the consequences of what you've done?"

Once the contract is complete, they can force the Darkmoon Yama Dragon Steed to do anything, even betray its kind.

Unless Darkmoon Yamahorse commits suicide, they cannot resist.

Black Wind Opens Its Mouth:

"You humans would never understand what this evolution means for us... My Black Moon Yama clan has never been able to become a dominant clan because our talent ceiling is too low, and we cannot reach the Tribulation Transcending stage."

"But this stroke of luck has given me a glimmer of hope."

"I allied with humanity not seeking the opportunity to obtain the Bloodline Spring, but my lord is kind-hearted and willing to bestow upon us. Her character... is enough to win our hearts and minds!"

"And now, she has shown even more incredible abilities, the master-servant contract... is the only way we can repay this kindness at the moment."

"Moreover, with her talent, she is undoubtedly the one with the greatest chance of becoming an immortal in the future. If she becomes an immortal, we will also gain eternal life because of our choice today. If she does not become an immortal... we have already received enough rewards today."

After saying that, dozens of master-servant contracts were formed.

Each member of the Prodigy Clan has a certain connection with their own "Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steed".

This feeling was incredibly strange, and at the same time, it made them wonder... if Chi Miao had already anticipated this.

Of course, Chi Miao was still asleep at this time.

I really want to shake her awake!

Do you even know you have a horse?!

Before they could even take any actual action.

"Rumble rumble rumble—!"

The sound of mountains collapsing, the earth splitting, and rocks rolling came, the noise was so powerful that they felt somewhat disoriented for a moment.

They instinctively looked towards Chi Miao.

Huh? Wasn't this a commotion caused by Chi Miao?

Suddenly, a loud "Moo—" and a clear "Chirp" sound rang out.

Dark Moon Yama Dragon Steed felt a terrifying suppression emanating from its bloodline.

"Is this... a case of bloodline atavism?"

"Rumor has it that the Bull King and his son possess a portion of the bloodline of the legendary beast, the Sky-Moving Bull. Could it be... could it be that he is about to awaken his powers?!"

"If it truly is the bloodline of the Longhorn Beetle, then... all allies, please quickly form a defensive formation. A massive attack is imminent. We must immediately go out and hold the line!!"

The Sky-Moving Beetle, one of the ten ancient mythical beasts, represents the pinnacle of strength.

Once it is born, it will surely cause fear among all beasts, and they will nip it in the bud!

I just don't know what's wrong with that bird...

Its bloodline power is in no way inferior to that of the Great Horned Bull!

—Author's Note—

I sprained my ankle in PE class and now I'm limping. I'm currently in the hospital for a checkup, so I'll only be updating one chapter today.

But I still need your donations, please don't make me leave the gift list.