Ashura Bloodline
The Ashura Clan's recent triumph over their enemies at Dragon Den Pass has sent shockwaves through the entire cultivation world. The Divine Dragon Clan, who had not suffered such a devastating loss in a long time, was left reeling from the defeat. This victory marked a turning point and disrupted the delicate balance that had been maintained up until then. The neutral parties who had been covertly supporting the Eternal Celestial Oath alliance withdrew their aid when they witnessed the ruthless tactics employed by the Ashura Clan, who spared no one in their assault on the lesser dragon army.
Now, under the leadership of Yì Yixian Jingyi, the Ashura Alliance's third battalion army marches deep into the territories of the Divine Dragon Clan. Their objective remains unchanged - to inflict maximum casualties and pillage valuable resources. The Great Exodus plan was known only to a select few Ashura alliance elders, while the rank-and-file soldiers have been instructed to mercilessly slaughter their foes and take what they can. By weakening their enemies through bloodshed and seizing their resources, the Ashura Alliance hoped to secure a large number of resources, they would need it once they arrive at the secret realms.
The scenes of carnage left in the Ashura Alliance's wake are truly harrowing. No mercy is shown to the enemy, and the viciousness of their attacks has left few survivors. The once-majestic Divine Dragon territories were now stained with the blood of the slain. The Ashura Alliance's brutal tactics have forced even their weaker allies to question their motives. If this continued there would be a reshuffling of the peak powers of the world.
In the nations under the control of the Ashura clan and their allies, something momentous was underway. Massive illusion arrays were being constructed in both the mundane and cultivation worlds, arrays that would be enough to deceive the Eternal Celestial Oath alliance. They were being built in cities across the land, in preparation for the great exodus that was soon to come. When the time was right, the cultivators and mortals would be moved into spatial treasures that contained independent worlds, hidden away from the prying eyes of the enemy alliance.
These treasures were remarkable creations, capable of supporting billions of mortals and millions of cultivators. They had been prepared by the Ashura clan over many years as part of their backup plans, and they were now ready to be put into action. Elder Ashura Xiaoming was the one tasked with overseeing the entire operation, responsible for the clandestine activities of the clan. He was the one who ensured the deployment of large-scale illusion formations and prevented any leaks of their plans to the enemy alliance.
Moving entire populations to spatial world treasures was no easy task, but for the Ashura clan, it was a challenge that could be overcome with some effort. Many of these treasures had been refined by Xiaoming himself, bestowed with space manipulation powers from his Ashura bloodline
Bloodline powers are unique abilities that are passed down through generations of a particular family or lineage, often related to cultivation and capable of greatly enhancing a cultivator's strength and abilities. In the world of cultivation, bloodline powers are highly sought after and can provide an edge over peers. These are skills and passive benefits bestowed upon cultivators by their ancestors and lineage. In the cultivation world, many powerful clans and sects possess supreme bloodline powers, they would often develop their cultivation techniques and martial skills around their bloodline power in order to maximize their benefits.
The Ashura bloodline is a rare and extraordinary human bloodline, possessing innate abilities that are not only beneficial in combat but also in general cultivation. Its passive benefits include increased physical strength, endurance, and agility, making it an advantageous trait to possess. Additionally, those with the Ashura bloodline have the remarkable ability to sense and manipulate various energies, providing them with an upper hand in understanding the world around them and utilizing it to their advantage.
However, what sets the Ashura bloodline apart from other clans and sects is its origin. Unlike others who possess legendary-grade bloodlines with traces of gods, demons, divine spirits, or attributes from different races, the Ashura bloodline is a human race bloodline blessed by the heavens. The ancestors of the Ashura clan achieved great providence by excelling in supreme race wars, representing and fighting for the human race in many wars. Their valour and success earned them karma and helped to establish them as the peak human power.
Over time, the Ashura clan's bloodline has evolved and has become superior to normal humans while still maintaining its bloodline purity. This evolution is a result of the providence they received from their ancestors, which has been passed down through generations. The Ashura bloodline's unique heritage and abilities made them a formidable force. They excelled in combat and had superior cultivation talent and comprehension abilities.
The Ashura bloodline is a source of great power for those born with it, providing them with unique abilities. One of the main advantages of this bloodline is the passive benefits that it provides, such as increased physical strength, endurance, and agility. But it is the active abilities that truly set the Ashura bloodline apart.
Cultivators blessed with the Ashura bloodline can possess a variety of unique active abilities, including Soul Manipulation and Superior Regeneration. However, the most powerful cultivators of the Ashura clan possess four active skills that have helped them maintain their hegemony across three eras.
The first of these skills is Time Manipulation, which allows the user to manipulate time, slowing it down or speeding it up. Those who manifest these time-related powers can comprehend the Dao of time at an unprecedented rate, thanks to the bloodline's assistance. This ability to control time is an invaluable tool in combat, as it allows the user to manipulate the pace of the battle.
The second skill is Spatial Manipulation, which grants the user the ability to manipulate space, teleport, create pocket dimensions, or manipulate the physical laws of space. Those from the Ashura clan who possess this bloodline power have the most combat power. Space laws are enigmatic and esoteric, and cultivators who have achieved Dao in space laws can create independent worlds inside spatial artefacts, traverse the void without relying on their cultivation, and use space laws in combat to wreak unprecedented havoc and destruction.
The third skill is Soul Manipulation, which allows the user to manipulate souls, steal, control, or even destroy the souls of others. Those with this bloodline power have the chance to reincarnate after death, either as the same individual or as a different entity altogether while maintaining the original memories of their human soul. They can comprehend soul cultivation techniques at a much faster rate, and their comprehension abilities are greatly improved.
The most common manifested ability of Ashura clan members is their evolved physical form. When this bloodline power is active, the body of the cultivator would be strengthened to the point that the skin will be like lesser dragon scales, and the qi reserves would be doubled. The effects of passive bloodline powers would also be doubled, providing the user with the necessary boost of strength for a life-and-death battle. The physical transformation is awe-inspiring, and it is as if the cultivator has been reborn as a dragon, with a fearsome aura that strikes fear into the hearts of their enemies.
Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji, the patriarch of the Ashura Clan, hailed from the main lineage of the clan and possessed the rare temporal manipulation bloodline powers. He had dedicated himself to comprehending the laws of time to the utmost degree. His exceptional ability to resurrect individuals whose souls had not yet returned to the netherworld after death had astounded the entire cultivation world. Zhanji was appointed as the patriarch of the Ashura Clan just before the last supreme race wars. During that war, he had shocked all onlookers by defeating numerous experts whose cultivation realms surpassed his own. Although the Ashura Clan had suffered losses in the last supreme war, the strength of Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji and his mysterious way of fighting using time laws had left a deep impression in the minds of everyone who witnessed his feats.
Now, in the emptiness of space, Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji stood gazing towards the depths of the celestial continent, which was ruled by the Celestial race. The offensive launched by the Ashura Clan had begun three months prior, and it was executed with utmost brutality. Every single battle and skirmish was a slaughter, with millions of lives lost from both sides. However, the losses suffered by the Eternal Celestial Oath alliance were unprecedented.
" Patriarch, we have vanquished every stronghold that the Celestial Clan had beyond their territories. They have retreated to their domains with their armies. We pursued them but halted at the boundaries of their territories," Ashura Tianyu reported to his Patriarch. Tianyu had fought alongside Zhanji in numerous battles, and during the last supreme race wars, he had mostly participated in the missions undertaken by Ashura Zhanji. The Patriarch considered him a capable subordinate and often entrusted him with critical tasks when he was preoccupied.
"Hmmm, they withdrew knowingly. Their odds of triumph against us in neutral territories had significantly diminished after the loss of their lesser Dragon army to our third battalion. Moreover, Xianren even slew the Dragon King Long Xuan, causing the Dragon Clan to withhold reinforcements from the Celestial Race. When their own home is ablaze, the Dragon Clan will not send more troops," Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji deduced after listening to the most recent report on the Celestial Clan's status.
As Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji gazed into the vast void, he pondered the potential ramifications of the Celestial Clan's retreat. The celestial territory, once a formidable expanse, was now reduced to a cage, trapping Celestials within its boundaries. The Ashura Clan had destroyed every stronghold that the Celestial Clan possessed outside their domains, and now the Celestial Clan's army was forced to retreat back to their main stronghold. Every battle and skirmish had been a gruesome display of bloodshed, with both sides enduring massive casualties. The Eternal Celestial Oath alliance had suffered unprecedented losses, while the Ashura Clan continued to deal with their enemies mercilessly. The memory of Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji's fighting style, utilizing time laws and his bloodline's power, was etched into the minds of all who bore witness to his prowess.
"Listen carefully, Tianyu," Ashura Zhixiang Zhanji spoke with a serious tone. "We've destroyed every stronghold the Celestial clan had outside of their territories. Now it's time to take the fight to them. You will lead the first battalion but beware, the Celestials are not like the dragons. They're sly and will use every tactic at their disposal to gain the upper hand. Their martial skills are also shrouded in mystery. Do what you can, but if things get too dangerous, the retreat is an option."
Tianyu nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Understood, Patriarch. But if I'm leading the army, where will you be?"
Zhanji looked off into the distance, his eyes scanning the horizon. "I have a feeling the Celestial clan will soon make their move. I'll be waiting on the sidelines, watching for the perfect opportunity to strike. This time, we're not just here for slaughter and plunder. Our goal is to completely cripple the Celestial clan's higher echelons. We must leave them on the brink of destruction if we want to execute our plans."
With a final nod, Tianyu turned, he traversed the void and reached where their army was resting, steeling himself for the battle to come. The thought of facing off against the cunning Celestials and their mysterious martial arts filled him with both excitement and fear. He knew the coming battle would be unlike any other he had fought before, but he was determined to emerge victorious and help his clan achieve their ultimate goal.