Chapter 106: The Secret Technique of Bloodline Seizing

Zhu Hongtao was surprised by the words he heard.

He had always been puzzled by Zhu Zhuqing's progress in cultivation over the years.

He was well aware of his daughter's talent, otherwise he wouldn't have been so cold towards her in the past.

In his mind, no matter if his daughter could avoid death in the future, her fate wouldn't be good.

In comparison, Zhu Zhuyun was the most likely successor to ensure the stable development of the Zhu family.

Looking at the booklet handed over by Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Hongtao's eyes narrowed, and he reached out to take it, flipping through it gently.

The more he read, the more shocked he became.

As a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse, he naturally had some insight.

Although he hadn't practiced to truly experience the effects, he was already deeply moved.

In the cultivation system of the Douluo Continent, soul masters were not completely ignorant of the role of meridians; they just didn't know where to start.

The human body is like a sophisticated instrument.

For ordinary people, without extensive experimentation, who would dare to easily attempt to guide the flow of soul power within the body?

If it weren't for Su Cheng possessing the extraordinary talent of "Medical Genius" in the last simulation, even with a lot of human bodies, drugs, and medical data, without conducting extensive human experiments, he wouldn't achieve much in this field.

Glancing at Zhu Hongtao, who was deeply shaken, Zhu Zhuqing continued, "Not only that, Father, this technique also has the effect of enhancing the quality of martial soul."

As she spoke, a faint shadow appeared around her, and her martial soul, the Hell Civet, manifested beside her, with six soul rings quietly hovering around her feet.

"Father, take a look."

Zhu Hongtao, hearing this, reluctantly shifted his gaze from the Nirvana Scripture in his hand to Zhu Zhuqing.

His pupils shrank again.

The martial soul, the Hell Civet, seemed to have some essential differences from his own martial soul.

Although the outward appearance didn't change much, the sinister and cold aura seemed to be even more intense.

"Martial soul, possess."

Sharp cat claws instantly sprang out from Zhu Zhuqing's palm, sending a chill down Zhu Hongtao's spine.

The possession of the martial soul was completed in an instant.

The sharp claws thrust forward like lightning.

During the extension of the claws, her entire right arm gradually transformed.

White fur emerged, with black stripes appearing.

The sharp claw-like protrusions further grew longer and thicker, resembling resilient and sharp short daggers inserted into her palm, emitting a dazzling cold light.

During this process, the seventh soul ring under her feet quietly emerged.

The whole process was as smooth as flowing clouds and water, without giving Zhu Hongtao any time to react.

The technique of Severing Meridians and Reconnecting Qi!

When Zhuhong Tao first read the Nirvana Scripture, most of his mind was immersed in it.

He was completely unguarded against his own biological daughter and didn't expect her sudden violent attack.

The power of Severing Meridians and Reconnecting Qi was completely different when used by a Soul Saint compared to its lower levels.

Even with Zhuhong Tao's strength, he couldn't react in time.

If the opponent's soul power were weak, he could rely on the pressure of a Soul Douluo and higher-level physical strength to dodge.

But now, the seven soul rings under Zhu Zhuqing's feet clearly indicated her cultivation level as a Soul Saint.

And not just an ordinary Soul Saint.

The aura she burst out in an instant made Zhu Hongtao feel like the opponent was also at the level of a Soul Douluo.

The seventh soul ring, which seemed to have a hint of red in the darkness, made him even more astonished.

"Chi—"

The sharp claws instantly pierced his heart, and the sound of flesh tearing followed.

The violent soul power instantly shattered his heart.

Zhu Hongtao died.

Zhu Zhuqing bent down and gently retrieved the manuscript of the Nirvana Scripture from his hand.

Then, a wave of soul power flashed across her beautiful face.

Like ripples on water, her facial features and figure slowly changed, revealing Su Cheng's appearance.

"Nothing more than a Soul Douluo."

Su Cheng, who had now reached a higher cultivation level than Zhu Zhuqing, had already advanced to the level of Soul Saint.

And his externally attached soul bone, "Mask," had been reinforced several times with his increased strength.

Not to mention an ordinary Soul Douluo like Zhu Hongtao, even an ordinary Titled Douluo couldn't see through his disguise.

Unless it was a Titled Douluo with relatively strong strength and keen perception, who carefully observed, they could discern some flaws.

However, although the disguising ability of this soul bone was strong, it could conceal everything from appearance to martial soul and aura. But when he launched a full-scale attack, he could no longer continue to conceal it.

This was why, when he just ambushed Zhu Hongtao, he unconsciously revealed the true appearance of his seventh soul ring and the true form of the White Tiger Martial Soul.

The most crucial aspect is that there will be extensive contact between him and Zhu Zhuqing in the future.

Su Cheng doesn't understand Zhu Hongtao and doesn't know what the other party's true intentions are.

At this moment, if he hesitates due to too many concerns, it is easy to leave hidden dangers.

Striking first is the strongest move. Without the real Zhu Hongtao, he is the only Zhu Hongtao.

In the following period, Su Cheng, under the guise of the Duke, temporarily handed over the power of the ducal mansion to Zhu Zhuyun.

He then proceeded to assassinate several staunch supporters of the royal family.

These individuals may not be top-tier in terms of strength, but they are definitely formidable, ranging from Soul Kings to Soul Emperors, with one even being a Soul Saint.

After all, in the political system of the Star Luo Empire, it is difficult for those with weak strength to hold high positions.

The strength of these individuals is secondary; the main point is their crucial positions. Their unexpected deaths greatly weakened the influence of the Dai family in the Star Luo Empire in the short term.

During this process, he did not use his martial soul; all were resolved with swordsmanship.

Although Su Cheng no longer had the Immortal Sword of Martial Soul, the outward manifestation of his sword intent was naturally suppressed in the simulated world. However, his sword intent still flowed freely, and his swordsmanship remained top-notch.

Combined with his own cultivation and the technique of Severing Meridians and Reconnecting Qi, conducting an ambush was effortless.

However, he didn't go too far.

Dealing with a few key individuals was sufficient. Doing too much would inevitably reveal his hand. If any traces were discovered, it wouldn't matter much, but if it led to Zhu Zhuqing suspecting him, it would not be worth it.

Moreover, excessive interference would also lead to a lower final assessment score. The current situation was enough for Zhu Zhuqing to maneuver in murky waters; he didn't need to do much more.

The unexpected deaths of these individuals indeed caused considerable chaos among the upper echelons of the empire.

Although no one knew who was behind it, most people suspected Zhu Zhuqing.

Many of these vacant key positions were seized by people from Zhu Zhuqing's faction.

Three months later, the power struggle among the upper echelons of the empire temporarily eased.

In the study of the Zhu family, Su Cheng, disguised as Zhu Hongtao, stood behind the desk.

Facing him was Zhu Zhuqing, whose complexion was now dark and difficult to gauge her true thoughts.

"Xiaoqing, your recent actions have been quite bold. It seems that I am really getting old."

Zhu Zhuqing frowned at his words, but didn't deny anything.

Although she felt somewhat puzzled by the recent series of changes, she ultimately gained the greatest benefit and saw no need to deny anything now.

As long as she knew what was going on in her heart, that was enough.

"What is your current cultivation level?" Su Cheng asked in a deep voice.

"I'm already at level seventy, and I'm planning to absorb the seventh soul ring to advance to Soul Saint," Zhu Zhuqing replied.

"Don't rush to advance. The cultivation of the Nirvana Scripture has no bottleneck. Not absorbing soul rings only temporarily hinders your level advancement, but your actual soul power continues to accumulate. In a while, I'll help you inquire about some news on soul beasts. It will be much better for you to advance then."

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback by his words.

The quantity of Millennium Soul Beasts was not uncommon, so why suppress her cultivation for this? Indeed, with the technique, even without a breakthrough, her soul power would continue to accumulate, but the efficiency would be much lower. In her view, this was sacrificing the essential for the trivial, completely unnecessary.

"You don't need to rush. I know what you're thinking, but I won't harm you," Su Cheng said lightly. "I may not be able to match you in political maneuvers now, but in cultivation, I can still give you some guidance. You don't need to wait too long; I won't disappoint you when the time comes."

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement.

Although slowing down her cultivation speed, she could still wait patiently for a year or two.

"For the next period, I will be quite busy. I'll leave the matters in the mansion to you to handle fully. Feel free to use any resources," Su Cheng instructed.

"Okay." Zhu Zhuqing nodded calmly in response, without making any excuses.

The Zhu family had considerable influence in the capital, and with these political resources, her faction and authority could be further strengthened.

"There's one more thing."

Su Cheng took out a page from his pocket and, after gently rubbing it with his fingertips for a moment, looked at Zhu Zhuqing.

"In these years, I have developed a secret technique that can seize a person's martial soul bloodline…"

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly raised her head, her pupils constricting as she looked at Su Cheng.

The previously calm eyes suddenly flashed with a glint of light, murmuring repeatedly, "Seizing a person's bloodline?!"

"That's right." Su Cheng nodded gently, his gaze deep as he looked at her. "Su Cheng, is the best choice to use this technique."

Zhu Zhuqing furrowed her brows, staring deeply at the slightly aged face of her father in front of her.

Resolutely, she said, "I don't need it!"

With that, she turned and left the study on her own.

Su Cheng stood behind the desk, watching her departing figure, his expression calm.

He murmured softly to himself, "No, you will need it, but the time is not yet ripe."

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