Velia's gaze locked onto Aksai, her golden eyes glimring with a seriousness.
"Anyway, Aksai, now you have a choice to make," she began, her tone calm but firm.
"You've earned the recognition of the Holy Land Torel by passing all nine tests. Apart from gaining the rewards for passing them, you've also earned yourself the Grand Druid's Blessing, a privilege traditionally granted only to the core disciples of the sect.
However, despite earning my recognition, your status is still that of an honorary core disciple. Because of this, you cannot claim the Druid's Blessing yet. But…" She paused, her expression hardening.
"I can remove that 'honorary' status and make you a real core disciple. There is one condition, though—you must take on an important responsibility as the only remaining disciple of the Holy Land Torel in Dadangar."
She leaned forward slightly, her tone laced with gravity. "What do you say? Do you accept this responsibility?"
Aksai stood still, his expression neutral. He didn't react imdiately, though his mind raced. He could guess the nature of the responsibility Velia was referring to, but he wasn't one to jump to conclusions.
Instead of giving an imdiate answer, he decided to clear up so of his doubts first.
"Lady Velia," he began, eting her gaze steadily, "what exactly is the Druid's Blessing?"
Velia didn't answer right away. Instead, she turned to Yelia, silently asking her to explain. Yelia nodded and stepped forward, her voice gentle but authoritative.
"My lord," Yelia began, "just like the corrupted druid you encountered possessed the Druid's Curse as his bloodline ability, the Druid's Blessing is also a bloodline ability—though its nature is entirely different. It's sothing that unlocks the latent power within your bloodline by using intent-based Spirit essence as its foundation.
The Druid's Blessing is not a singular power but a collection of bloodline abilities that grow stronger as you progress in your cultivation journey.
Traditionally, core disciples of the Holy Land Torel needed the sect's assistance to unlock more Druid's Blessings after receiving their first. However…" Yelia paused, her eyes softening as she looked at Aksai.
"You are different. As I ntioned earlier, you possess the Myriad Worlds Painting, which contains a God Spark—a fragnt of divine will that allows you to interact with spiritual forces in ways ordinary cultivators cannot.
Because of this, you don't require the sect's help to unlock your Druid's Blessings after your initiation has been completed. Instead, you can harness the intent-based spiritual accumulation that naturally forms within the Enchanted Everwood Farm's environnt.
Rember that intent-based Spirit essence that you used to gain an enlightennt not too long ago? You are aware that it is such a wasteful use of the intent-based spiritual accumulation, right?
With Druid's Blessings, you can make effective use of that accumulation. It will be like you are the core disciple within the entire sect, which is technically true when you think about it."
Aksai's brow furrowed slightly, processing her words.
"Simply put," Yelia continued, "a Druid's Blessing will allow you to use Spirit essence in a way that defies traditional thods of Spirit cultivation or Spirit spell castings. To others, it might look like you're casting so deviant Spirit spell, but the truth is far more profound. Your bloodline abilities unlocked using Druid's Blessings will be more potent, faster to execute, and easier to perform than any conventional Spirit spell.
For example, a Druid's Curse allows a corrupted druid to cut off an opponent's lifespan without casting a spell or expending significant energy. A Druid's Blessing, on the other hand, grants you the power to perform miraculous feats that others might find unimaginable—abilities that can only be defined as magic– sothing that has no explanation."
Velia chid in, her tone lighter but still serious.
"Think of it this way, Aksai. With a Druid's Blessing, you'll wield Spirit essence in ways most Spirit cultivators can't even comprehend. Whether it's manipulating nature, bending elental forces, or amplifying your physical and spiritual prowess, your potential will go far beyond conventional limits."
Aksai remained silent, his mind absorbing everything. The idea of possessing such an ability intrigued him, but it also carried an unmistakable weight. He understood that the Grand Druid's Blessing wasn't just a reward—it was also a leverage that the sect could use to give him a responsibility.
"Performing 'miraculous feats,' huh?" Aksai murmured, his gaze shifting between Yelia and Velia. "That sounds… dangerous."
"It is," Yelia admitted softly, "but it's also necessary. The Myriad Worlds Painting and the Enchanted Everwood Farm weren't entrusted to you by chance. Your bloodline has always been linked to the Holy Land Torel. Unlocking your Druid's Blessing isn't just about your own gains—it's about fulfilling the legacy left behind by your ancestors."
Velia crossed her arms, her golden eyes narrowing. "You're not the type to run from responsibility, are you, Aksai?" she asked with a slight smirk. "You've co this far. Are you really going to back down now?"
Aksai turned his gaze to Velia, his voice steady but curious. "Don't try to bait . What kind of Druid's Blessing will I receive?"
Velia chuckled. She folded her arms, her golden eyes gleaming with a mixture of curiosity and intrigue.
"A Druid's Blessing isn't fixed—it varies from person to person," she explained. "As I ntioned earlier, at the peak of Holy Land Torel, there were many druid clans. Each clan had its own unique bloodline talents, which influenced the blessings their mbers could unlock.
Since you're technically from the Everwood clan, your bloodline should align with their blessings. However…" She paused, tilting her head slightly, a thoughtful expression crossing her face.
"I sense sothing different about you. It seems you've modified your bloodline by accepting a foreign Spirit bloodline, which is different from your diluted vessel bloodline. Even though both bloodline sources don't reject each other, they are also not ready to let go of their distinctiveness.
Because of that, the blessings you unlock could differ from traditional Everwood clan's blessings."
Her lips then curled into a faint smile. "Frankly, I'm as curious as you are to see what kind of blessings will erge."
Aksai nodded, his expression growing more serious. "That makes sense," he said. He took a deep breath, steadying his thoughts before continuing.
"Now… before I accept the reward of becoming a core disciple of the Holy Land Torel, I need to know exactly what responsibility you're asking to take on."
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