The Heir of the Celestial Diagram

Chapter 17: The Guardian's Blood

Han Feng's gaze fixed on the Mist Wolf, which was now resting in a corner of the cave. His wounds were better, but not completely healed yet.

The faint pulse of the chrysalis of the Mysterious Gu continued to echo in the air. He knew he couldn't waste any more time. If the enemy cultivator returned before he refined the Gu, he might be forced to flee without completing his objective.

But the problem was clear: to activate the chrysalis, he needed the blood of a spiritual beast.

The Nebulous Wolf was the only viable option at the moment.

But how to get his blood without ruining the trust that had been built?

The Path of Persuasion

Han Feng sat in the lotus position and began to transmit a gentle flow of Qi into his palm, letting his energy spread softly throughout the environment.

The Nebulous Wolf lifted its head, its golden eyes cautiously analyzing Han Feng.

"I need your help," thought Han Feng, "but I don't want to force him."

He took a small jade dagger from his storage pouch and made a superficial cut on his own hand, allowing a few drops of blood to fall to the cave floor.

The wolf growled low, its instincts alerting to the presence of fresh blood.

Han Feng then looked directly at the beast and extended his wounded hand towards it, like a silent pact.

I am willing to sacrifice my own blood. But I need yours in return.

The silence in the cave became heavy.

After a few moments of hesitation, the Nebulous Wolf slowly advanced, sniffing the blood on the ground. Then, without any hesitation, he himself raised a paw and sank his claws into his shoulder, letting a few drops of his own blood fall beside Han Feng's.

Han Feng was surprised, but at the same time, he felt a strange connection forming.

The Mist Wolf had understood his request and chosen to help him voluntarily.

It was a sign that the trust between them had solidified.

The Secret Refinement

With the blood in hand, Han Feng did not waste any time. He immediately channeled his primal essence and activated the Celestial Diagram.

The mystical pattern shone within his consciousness as he guided the wolf's blood to merge with the chrysalis of the Mysterious Gu.

The chrysalis trembled violently, absorbing the catalyst and beginning to glow with a deep scarlet hue.

Han Feng controlled his breathing, keeping the process stable. If he failed now, he could completely destroy the Gu.

Minutes passed.

Finally, a crack! sounded through the air.

The chrysalis broke, and a small golden light emerged.

In the center of Han Feng's palm, a new Gu had been born—a translucent insect with patterns of Qi flowing through its wings.

It was a mutated Gu, a perfect fusion between the systems of the Gu World and traditional cultivation.

"I did it!"

But before he could celebrate, he felt a powerful presence approaching the cave.

The enemy cultivator was back!