Chapter 13: "The Blood Seed Inheritance"

"After celebrating his breakthrough with his parents all night by having good food and drinks—of course, it was a normal drink since he was too young to consume alcohol—Arya woke up early the next morning. Today was a momentous day; his father was going to bestow upon him the Ancestor's Inheritance. Arya was filled with curiosity. From the way his father spoke about it, this inheritance seemed incredibly special."

After walking for a few minutes, he arrived at a large, spacious courtyard. His father moved toward a stone wall, then took out a glowing red orb. The orb's size perfectly matched a hole in the wall. As soon as Bryan placed the orb inside, a small, red-colored box emerged from the wall.

"Father, what is this?" Arya asked, watching in awe as this secretive, magical mechanism activated before his eyes.

His father lifted the red box and smiled. "This is the inheritance I told you about," he said.

"What kind of inheritance is it?" Arya couldn't contain his impatience. He had always been calm and composed, but today, excitement shone on his face.

Bryan chuckled at his son's reaction. "This," he said, holding the red box, "is a Blood Seed. It is our clan's greatest treasure and has been passed down from ancestor to ancestor. Today, it is your turn to inherit it."

Arya frowned slightly. "Father, didn't you say that seeds are divided into five types—Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary? You never mentioned anything about a Blood Seed. Don't tell me… does it belong to those three unknown seed types that you didn't explain?"

Bryan nodded approvingly. "I'm glad you remember my teachings. That knowledge will serve you well in the future. But no, the Blood Seed does not belong to those three unknown seeds. Those seeds are even more powerful than Legendary ones. Even a cultivator at Level 70 or 80 would struggle to find one, let alone possess it. That level of power is beyond our reach."

He continued, "But this seed is unique—there is no second Blood Seed in the entire Seedling World. There may be other inheritances passed down from ancient times, but their contents cannot be identical to ours."

Looking at Arya, he explained further, "The Blood Seed, as its name suggests, is passed down through blood. It has always been carried by those with our clan's pure ancient bloodline. That is why only someone with both pure ancient blood and the fire element can inherit it."

Bryan's voice grew solemn. "This seed is incredibly special for a cultivator who can reach a high level of elemental energy. However, for someone who cannot advance far in cultivation, it will be nothing more than an ordinary seed. Its potential depends entirely on its wielder. At its peak, it could rival a Legendary seed—its power comparable to the ninth or tenth seed ring of an advanced practitioner."

Arya's eyes widened in shock. "Father… is this seed really that powerful?" He could hardly believe what he was hearing.

"You're thinking too far ahead," Bryan said with a smile. "I'm only telling you what is written in the ancient records. I have never seen its true potential myself. That is something you will have to discover on your own."

He then handed Arya an old, worn-out book. "This ancient book contains all the knowledge I have about the Blood Seed. It will also be passed down to you."

Arya carefully took the book, his hands trembling slightly. His father continued explaining, "One of the Blood Seed's unique abilities is that it can upgrade itself. Its rank will always match the strongest seed its wielder possesses. For example, if your strongest seed is Uncommon, the Blood Seed will also become Uncommon. If you obtain a Rare or Epic seed in the future, the Blood Seed will rise to that level as well, and its skill power will also be upgraded accordingly."

Arya couldn't hide his amazement. "Isn't that essentially a Legendary seed for someone who reaches a high cultivation level?"

Bryan nodded. "Indeed. However, there is a drawback. Since this is your first seed, its power will be weaker than even a Common seed at the beginning. That is its main disadvantage. But compared to its future potential, this drawback is insignificant."

He reassured Arya, "Even if its power seems weak now, the quality of the skill it provides will still be comparable to an Epic or Legendary seed. You will not be disappointed."

Hearing this, Arya felt like he was dreaming. The disadvantages seemed minor in comparison to the overwhelming benefits. He was eager to know what kind of skill he would receive from this extraordinary seed.

Bryan then added, "After absorbing this Blood Seed, you will also be able to summon your weapon. I should tell you in advance—Weapon Masters and Seed Masters have very different paths. Unlike Seed Masters, who rely on their elemental energy, Weapon Masters gain power through their weapons. In terms of strength, both are equally formidable."

Arya was intrigued. "Father, aren't Seed Masters also capable of using weapons?"

"They are," Bryan replied. "But true Weapon Masters are different. You don't need to concern yourself with that for now. Just focus on your elemental energy cultivation. When the time is right, I will explain everything about Weapon Masters. Right now, we need to complete your inheritance ceremony. Once you absorb the Blood Seed, you will officially become a One-Ring Seed Master."

Taking a deep breath, Arya sat down and opened the red box. Inside, he saw a seed that looked like a droplet of burning blood. As soon as he touched it, he began absorbing its power.

As the Blood Seed fused with his body, Arya felt an unusual sensation—his fire energy surged, trying to dominate his body, while his water element resisted fiercely. It was not a major struggle yet, but he could sense that in the future, these opposing elements might become a serious challenge for him.

This was only the beginning of his journey.