My Descendants Are My Power

Chapter 327 Extraterrestrial Parasite

The grand ceremony concluded as it always did, with Ethan receiving a bounty of celestial treasures and potent elixirs to enhance his supernatural abilities.

The Blackwood descendants, having completed their ancestral veneration, dispersed after a brief gathering, most returning to their own affairs.

With peace reigning at the borders, Nathan and his wife, a couple still deeply in love after two centuries, retreated to their coffin.

They carefully stored Ethan's bestowed gifts within the Death Coffin, a repository for the family's most prized possessions.

Inside the Death Coffin's fourth level, three cylindrical green objects stood out.

On the ground lay a black, semi-transparent cube the size of a human head, within which a strange gas, resembling black electrical orbs, flickered.

[Death Coffin Fifth Level]

Ethan followed Nathan and his wife inside.

Unlike the boundless Dead Sea of the fourth level, the fifth level presented a series of black light curtains.

[Death Sky Veil]

[Traverse eighty-one Sky Veils to attain complete Death Rule and refine the Sky Veil into a domain.]

It was practically spoon-feeding the path to mastery.

"Master, the gifts bestowed by the Ancestor are terrifying," Luna exclaimed, gazing in awe at the items Ethan had brought into their world.

She recognized the three cylindrical objects; the Ancestor had unleashed these dreadful 'hidden weapons' during the confrontation with the three great Apex Forces outside the Sky Sect.

What frightened Luna more was the semi-transparent black cube.

She cautiously touched it and quickly withdrew her hand.

"The Ancestor said this thing could kill a Sovereign, shatter the pocket dimension created by a Sovereign Psychic, and obliterate their soul."

"This is the truly terrifying one."

Nathan regarded another iron box with even greater apprehension.

Through his Apex Force, he could perceive a lump of flesh writhing within.

"The Ancestor said this is a supernatural artifact. Once used, it will transform into the most dreadful demon, capable of unimaginable changes. I have a feeling that using it will have dire consequences. Perhaps we should let Thomas and the others try it?"

"On behalf of the seven of them, thank you very much..."

Ethan hastily interjected, preventing Nathan from continuing down that path.

After bringing the Extraterrestrial Parasite from the school laboratory into this world, Ethan could also access its information, including a research report.

[Extraterrestrial Parasite]

[An unknown species from the depths of the cosmos. Integrating it into one's body will result in unpredictable transformations. If integration fails, it will clash with the host's body, leading to explosive death. Successful integration will bring about drastic changes.]

This entity had been studied in the laboratory for generations, yet no one had been able to unravel its secrets.

However, the report Ethan read mentioned that when these parasites were first discovered, many people had used them, and some even conducted experiments on captured subjects.

Records from a hidden research facility revealed that thousands upon thousands had perished in these experiments.

But there were also successes.

Some who used the Extraterrestrial Parasite directly transformed into mutated celestial Psychic Constitutions, while others gained innate spells.

There were also unfortunate outcomes.

The hidden research facility contained numerous cultivation pods holding grotesque creatures like giant worms and sentient rocks, all results of failed integrations with the Extraterrestrial Parasite.

Nathan broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing the Ancestor's explanation through Psychic Projection.

"Thank you for the warning, Ancestor. If Thomas and the others had used this thing and turned into worms, I would have committed a grave sin."

Relieved that the third generation of the Blackwoods had been spared, Ethan exited the Death Coffin.

...

Meanwhile, the second-generation siblings were still gathered in the ancestral hall.

Olivia, who only returned once every few years from her travels, was present.

Even Lucas, enduring his injuries, wanted to spend more time with his fourth sister.

"Olivia, I heard from the Ancestor that you've been among the Druids all these years, seizing their treasures," Lucas said, frowning at Olivia's appearance.

"You finally regained your youthful looks, and now you're at it again."

"Nothing escapes the Ancestor's eyes," Olivia chuckled, shaking her head.

"Brother, don't worry, it's not what you think. My cultivation of the 'Scripture of All Under Heaven' has reached the Pinnacle Apprentice stage. It requires me to experience the cycle of youth, aging, and rejuvenation ninety-nine times. As for seizing treasures, it's a gradual process that takes time."

"I see."

Realizing he knew little about scholarly cultivation, Lucas dropped the subject and asked, "Since you're back, why not stay for a while? Azure Cloud is stable now. The Druids rarely attack our heartland anymore. You don't need to work so hard."

"Alright, I'll stay longer this time. Seizing treasures isn't something that can be done overnight."

Seeing the concern in her siblings' eyes, Olivia, after years away, felt a sense of peace.

"Brother, your injuries are serious. You should go back and rest."

"Alright, remember to visit me at the infirmary in three days. And no more running off."

The power of rules within his wounds flared up again, causing Lucas to grimace and nod.

As Lucas departed, Julian sighed worriedly.

"Fourth Sister, my injury has lingered for over a decade. You have many disciples. Do you know of any methods to help your brother recover?"

Amelia and Olivia exchanged glances, their expressions peculiar.

Seemingly understanding each other's thoughts, they said in unison, "It can't be healed."

Ethan, standing nearby, silently glanced at the information on his interface.

[Your descendant, Lucas, has been severely injured for many years. While recovering beside the Demon Lord Diana, he has spent over a decade comprehending the sword within the sword case, gaining the trait: Sword Heart]

[With a sword in his heart, he can train his swordsmanship anywhere. Comprehension increased by 5%]

[After years of being fellow patients with Diana, a strange feeling has developed between them...]

"Sharing a bed for over a decade, impressive, truly impressive."

Ethan smiled with satisfaction as he watched the two of them retreat to their shared quarters.

While the reunited siblings were catching up, three old bachelors were looking at each other with tears in their eyes.

"William, we've been waiting for you!"

Justin almost burst into tears at the sight of William.

"For almost twenty years, your brother and I have been stuck in the Crimson Gate Syndicate, accomplishing nothing! Quickly, join us in taking down the Crimson Gate Syndicate and avenging Lucas' grandfather!"

George choked back sobs.

"William, think of something fast! That old Sovereign from the Crimson Gate Syndicate constantly monitors everything with his Primordial Spirit. Your brother has had no chance to desecrate their ancestral graves."