“What’s happening?”

In the depths of the Snow Fox Territory valley, the unusual phenomenon at the cleansing spring threw many of the fox-people into confusion. Some speculated it was a good omen, while others feared it was a sign of impending doom.

At this moment, Andrew stepped forward and shouted, “Quiet!”

As the most powerful and highest-ranking individual present, his command was heeded.

The clan members turned their gazes toward Andrew, who, with a serious expression, looked up at the cleansing spring and said, “I need to see if Princess Amy is in trouble.”

Normally, disturbances during the bloodline cleansing were forbidden.

However, the situation was too special. Despite Amy’s low bloodline purity, the fact that it was royal blood made it crucial for Snow Fox Territory, and nothing could go wrong.

Andrew took a deep breath and prepared to step onto the altar.

Suddenly, an intense cold swept through, causing Andrew’s face to change. He quickly retreated to the clan members and warned loudly, “Everyone, be careful!”

As he spoke, Andrew unleashed all the energy within him.

The energy formed a protective shield around the clan members.

However, the shield began to crack under the onslaught of the freezing cold emanating from above the altar.

Andrew’s face turned pale, and the other clan members realized something was wrong. They began channeling their own energy into the shield to combat the terrifying icy aura coming from the altar.

A trembling voice asked, “Commander Andrew, what is happening?”

Andrew, with excitement in his eyes, speculated, “Princess Amy’s bloodline might have an extremely high purity!”

This statement sparked another round of discussion among the clan members.

However, they were forced to focus their efforts on countering the overwhelming cold emanating from the cleansing spring.

Meanwhile, Amy was at a crucial moment in the cleansing spring.

The sudden surge of life energy caused another dramatic change in her bloodline, greatly enhancing her abilities to the point where she could barely control them. She could only release some of the power, yet her body still contained immense energy.

Most importantly, her bloodline seemed to have reached its limit.

As Amy underwent the cleansing, she could see inside her body, particularly the silver-white blood. Within the blood, she saw a silver-white fox with a petal-like mark on its head. The fox took a step, instantly freezing the ground beneath it.

“Is this the bloodline hidden within me?”

Amy thought that.

Then, the image of the fox faded, replaced by a towering tree.

The tree gave Amy a sense of familiarity and comfort. She directed the silver fox to approach the tree. As it neared, a branch descended from the tree, touching the silver fox and channeling energy into it.

As the energy flowed in, a voice of confusion emerged, “Amy?”

Hearing this voice, Amy was overjoyed, “Lord Enzo!”

However, the voice seemed to be an illusion and disappeared almost immediately, leaving Amy unable to hear Enzo again.

Following the appearance of Enzo’s voice, the life energy became gentler, no longer forcefully enhancing Amy’s bloodline, but adopting a softer approach.

Akin to lying in Enzo’s embrace, making Amy feel very comfortable.

Meanwhile, Andrew below the altar was completely bewildered. The cold aura had vanished, replaced by another, more gentle and life-affirming presence.

This new aura not only dispelled the previous coldness but also caused flowers and green grass to sprout within the barren valley of Snow Fox Territory, an unprecedented phenomenon.

This was something that had never happened before.

Among those standing next to Andrew were several older fox clan members, who expressed their doubts. One said, “Andrew, are you sure that Amy you brought back has royal fox clan blood?

As far as I know, there has never been a royal bloodline with life-element attributes in the entire fox clan’s inheritance.”

“Could it be a bloodline mutation?” someone asked.

“Impossible!” an older fox clan member refuted, emphasizing, “Even if it were a mutation, it shouldn’t be purely a life-element attribute.”

“If it’s not a mutation, then what is it?”

No one could answer this question.

Andrew did not know what to do. He thought of leaving and informing Gideon about what happened, hoping that Gideon might know what was going on.

However, just as he turned, a powerful pressure emerged.

It was—

The pressure of a pure-blooded royal!

Andrew was in disbelief, tears welling up in his eyes. These were tears of excitement and joy, though the overwhelming pressure forced him to kneel.

But this did not matter.

Struggling to lift his head, Andrew saw a massive silver fox phantom materializing on the altar.

The snow-white silver fox had ice spikes on its limbs, indicating its ice-element attributes. Its eyes were a ghostly green, but this green did not convey darkness.Instead, it radiated boundless vitality. On the silver fox’s body was a special symbol.

That was a ring.

The snow-white silver fox then looked down and spoke with a human voice.

“Grandfather Andrew, why are you kneeling?”

Then, as if realizing something, the massive form of the fox began to fade and transformed into a human shape. Dressed in a pure white fox fur, the figure’s elegant form was partially concealed, but the noble and powerful aura remained, captivating the senses and inducing a deep urge to submit.

As Amy transformed into human form, the pressure from her bloodline dissipated.

Andrew quickly stood up and respectfully addressed her, “Your Highness!”

The other clansmen also shouted, “Your Highness!”

Only Curtis clenched his fists in disbelief, furiously thinking, “Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could that bitch Amy have such a powerful bloodline? This is fake, it has to be fake!”

No matter how Curtis felt, he could not defy the reality.

The bloodline pressure had made him kneel as well, adding to his sense of humiliation.

At this moment, Andrew said to the assembled clan, “Your Highness, your bloodline is extraordinarily powerful. I will suggest to Commander Gideon that you become a candidate for the next First Leader!”

Amy quickly declined, “Grandfather Andrew, I just arrived at Snow Fox Territory and my strength is still weak.”

Andrew smiled and replied, “Your Highness, your bloodline is your greatest asset. No one else in Snow Fox Territory is qualified besides you! Also, with your bloodline purity, increasing your strength will be easy.

Especially in six months, when the Dark Moon Ice Cave at the border with Dark Night Forest opens, you will have the chance to enter. With some accomplishments, your strength will significantly improve!”

However, Amy did not show joy.

Instead, she asked, “Grandfather Andrew, if I become First Leader, will I be able to see Enzo sooner?”

Andrew was taken aback. It was a question he had never considered before.

Enzo?

That priest from the barren land?

If it weren’t for the close relationship between His Royal Highness the Queen and him, such a small interest, he would have eliminated him with one finger long ago. Although he had a good temper and didn’t like to kill, it didn’t mean he won’t kill.

Moreover, there was one more thing.

Princess Amy was a member of the Pure Blood royal family, which is the most powerful bloodline of the entire Fox Clan.

Only by combining with the bloodline of other powerful ethnic groups could they prevent the dilution of bloodline and made Snow Fox Territory stronger.

Enzo, he was not qualified yet!

Andrew’s heart was filled with killing intent at this moment, wanting to kill Enzo in order to cut off Amy’s inappropriate thoughts.

Although Andrew was sorry for this to Amy, he has no choice for the sake of the fox tribe.

Andrew masked his true thoughts and replied with a smile, “Your Highness, becoming the First Leader of the Fox Clan will grant you immense power. Even as a candidate, you will have significant influence. Your hopes can certainly be realized.”

Amy, excited, agreed, “Alright, I accept the position of First Leader candidate.”

This scene made Curtis extremely jealous.

Curtis, seething with jealousy, thought to himself, “Damn it! I need to urge Torrian to kill Enzo quickly. If Amy finds him, everything will be ruined!”

Enzo was unaware of all of this.

Meanwhile, Enzo, still in the cave within the secret realm, had paused his instruction of Norma on the spatial element pattern and was sitting quietly.

“How’s it going? Did you hear anything?” Norma asked.

Enzo shook his head and said, “No, but I did clearly hear Amy’s voice and saw that she seemed to be undergoing some kind of painful transformation.”

Norma rolled her eyes, feeling a pang of jealousy.

She had suspected something like this might happen and harbored no ill will toward Amy, though she felt a tinge of envy.

She then asked, “Is she important to you?”

Enzo nodded. Noticing the dissatisfaction in Norma’s eyes, he added, “Just as important as you are.”

Norma smiled and said, “I don’t believe that.”

Suddenly, she moved close to Enzo and whispered in his ear, “Enzo, no matter what, this time is mine. No one can take you away from me!”

Her provocative words stirred Enzo’s emotions.

However, the secret realm wasn’t the right place for such matters.

He quickly advised, “Norma, stop.”

Norma muttered, “You’re such a coward.”

Just then, a rustling sound emerged, as if some enormous creature was rubbing against the rocks. Enzo and Norma cautiously looked outside, and what they saw was a horrifying sight.

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