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Chapter 180: Blood Wedding (3)

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“This…”

Joestar’s expression turned ugly, but he couldn’t find any words to refute.

“This is what I want to share with everyone, the mystery of bloodlines,” Reiner seemed to have come to a conclusion, looking towards Lockfield.

The pure-blooded mages also turned their attention to Lockfield, as he held the highest position among them and specialized in necromancy, and was at the forefront of biological research. He had the authority to judge what Reiner had just said.

This wasn’t a simple method for cultivating peas: it was groundbreaking news that could influence the breeding of magical creatures and even the transformation of bloodline mages.

If the laws of bloodline factors and chromosomal analysis could be mastered, controlling the traits of offspring would become effortless, significantly shortening the lengthy process of breeding outstanding mages.

“I didn’t expect you to think of using gender inheritance to validate chromosomes, and to find corresponding samples in such a short time, Reiner Ian Gray, I have to say, this is quite impressive.”

After Lockfield understood Reiner’s experiment, he realized that his previous approach was to mark chromosomes through some method to study the relationship between traits and chromosomes. However, he didn’t realize that the chromosome determining gender was a natural marker.

Upon hearing Lockfield’s words, the pure-blooded mages couldn’t hold back any longer.

The high ranking mage acknowledged this theory!

“Thank you for your compliment,” Reiner bowed slightly, then looked at the pure-blooded mages.

“Everyone, this is the secret of bloodlines. I am aware that you are all outstanding representatives of pure-blooded families, each with a long history and extraordinary bloodline powers obtained through years of bloodline fusion.”

He paid no attention to the glances from radicals like Joestar, and continued, speaking in a voice audible to all.

“But now, as long as we can grasp the secrets of bloodline factors and chromosomes, we can completely decipher the mysteries of bloodlines. Everyone will have the chance to gain the power of magical creatures, obtain bloodline reinforcement, without the need for secretive bloodline fusion or long periods of trial and error.”

Reiner’s words made many pure-blooded mages tighten their fists. Everything he was doing now questioned the millennia-old history of their pure-blooded families and overturned the pride they took in their bloodlines.

“Everyone, I do not deny your efforts and those of your ancestors. In fact, the ability to merge the bloodline of magical creatures into human bloodline and unleash its power is indeed a commendable achievement.”

Reiner spoke as if praising a student who had performed well in the final exams, with a calm tone.

“But, to be honest, all the efforts made by bloodline mages over the millennia, under the theory of genetic inheritance, are negligible. In the face of genetic inheritance, all the inheritance and efforts made by bloodline mages over the millennia can easily be achieved. In other words, the efficiency of bloodline mages has been too inefficient for the past thousand years.”

His words made Joestar and others clench their fists, and even Grindelwald’s expression darkened.

Too inefficient—this description sounded as if the heritage of bloodline images for thousands of years was worthless, trampling on the pride of pure-blooded families.

And these pure-blooded mages couldn’t even refute!

Anyone could see from Reiner’s research that the influence of bloodline factors on bloodline power, though somewhat exaggerated, was indeed far beyond the research of the past thousand years if they could be fully understood.

Feeling the anger in the pure-blooded families, Reiner did not stop and continued.

“I understand some practices of the pure-blooded families, such as intermarriage, which ultimately aims to ensure the purity of bloodlines. But under the theory of bloodline factors, there is no need to worry about these matters at all. In fact, we can study bloodline factors and solve the problem of bloodline power gradually weakening, which has troubled many pure-blooded families for years.”

Some looked towards William, but the organizer of the wedding showed no expression, just staring at Reiner in silence.

Reiner’s actions were enough to rewrite the history of necromancy magic, but was it really just to rescue Elymia and stop the wedding?

William wasn’t sure. He gripped the staff in his hand, noticing that several heads of pure-blooded families were already showing signs of wavering.

These families belonged to the factions where bloodline power had gradually weakened, and for several years, only one mid-level mage existed, and they were a fourth-level mage. For mages using bloodline power, this was undoubtedly a shame.

After hearing that Reiner’s theory of genetic inheritance could potentially strengthen their bloodline power, they had already started to waver.

Pure-blooded families were not a unified front: each family acted for its own interests. The reason they had gathered under the name of “pure-blooded families” was mainly to use it as a leverage to gain status within the Magic Association.

Now, the opportunity to improve their family’s bloodline has appeared. To be honest, there was no pure-blooded family that wouldn’t be tempted.

Although Reiner’s mocking words were unpleasant, the implied meaning in his words was worth pondering.

Seeing the pure-blooded families around him beginning to waver, William took a step forward.

He knew that if Reiner continued to speak, not only would this wedding be interrupted, but the entire pure-blooded faction might be divided.

In the past, the reason the moderate faction had not taken the initiative was because the pure-blooded families believed that the Magic Association did not possess crucial theories and techniques to assist them. The proud bloodline mages believed that only they could unravel the secrets of bloodlines and harbored fantasies of restoring past glory.

Reiner’s research results had completely torn off the last fig leaf of these pure-blooded families.

If you don’t keep up with the times, you will be eliminated. This stark example was now in front of all pure-blooded families.

“Mr. Ian Gray, the theory of genetic inheritance  is indeed very interesting, but I think conducting such things at my son’s wedding may not be appropriate. My son Edward and daughter Elymia are joining voluntarily, and it has little to do with the traditions of pure-blooded families. I can provide a conference room for you to discuss with other heads of pure-blooded families, but I hope the wedding can continue.”

William spoke, knowing that his request sounded somewhat absurd, but it was meant as a stalling tactic. The pure-blooded families needed some time. Otherwise, those hot-headed guys might betray the entire pure-blooded faction.

“Please wait, Mr. Albione, I haven’t finished speaking.”

Reiner stated coldly, glancing at William before continuing.

“While researching bloodline factors, I accidentally obtained the Albione family’s genealogy. After studying this genealogy, I unexpectedly discovered some astonishing secrets. Mr. Albione, do you want to hear them?”

“What secrets?”

William was somewhat surprised. Although the Albione family’s genealogy was not a secret, how did it end up in Reiner’s hands? What’s more intriguing was, what did Reiner discover from it that even William didn’t know?

“Elymia Albione is indeed your biological daughter.”

Reiner paused and then continued.

“But Edward Albione is not your biological son.”

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T/N: Enjoy the cliffhanger, will update some time tomorrow.