Chapter 290: Chapter 260: The Descent of the Candle Dragon, the Federation Takes Action! The Zodiac Twelve Palaces! Chaos Breaks Out!
Before the Thousand-Layered Blood Ladder, facing the new king who stood at its pinnacle, countless Demon Ghosts knelt in unison. The grand spectacle shook the various factions, causing many to jump up in shock, their pupils quaked.
A palace crumbled, exploding into innumerable fragments that scattered like stardust, shimmering with splendid colors that accentuated the cold, stern expression of the young monarch on the throne. More striking still, behind the new king, a clawless Blood Dragon rose and transformed. It was formed from countless tiny Runes, its eyes gleaming sharply, exuding an indescribable pressure upon the crowd.
"Phew." Chu Yi wore a twelve-tassel crown and was draped in luxurious dark robes. He felt himself fusing with the throne, his consciousness immersing in his mind as he flipped through the evolution compendium.
[Deceit Beast]: Human King Body
[Rank]: High-level War General
[Level]: 45
[Attribute]: Unknown Type
[Weakness]: None
[Skills]: Human King’s Decree, Wordless True Technique
[Specialty]: Master of Evil Weapons
[Status]: I am invincible; do as you please...
By climbing the Blood Ladder and devouring the gods, the Human King Body was finally perfected, even upgrading by a rank. With the Deceit Beast’s rank elevated, even its previously truncated skills were completed, doubling its combat power.
Wait, was the Eight Desolations Demon Halberd replaced?
Chu Yi was surprised. Gripping the Eight Desolations Demon Halberd with one hand, he looked towards the specialty section.
[Master of Evil Weapons]: Young and ignorant, you unintentionally revived one of the Ten Fears—Zhu Long—with the blood of the Human King, and became the master of the evil weapon. This triggered the trial of the Secret Realm of Ten Fears. Pass the calamity, and gain growth...
The text was fragmented, with the information thereafter wiped away.
This evolution path of the Human King Body indeed has an Easter egg.
Pass a calamity? Will I get struck by lightning while walking down the road? Or suffer some other unforeseen misfortune?
But what are these Ten Fears? I never encountered the Human King Body when I played the game, and the developers were vague too. All those riddlers can just go die!
Chu Yi was speechless. Connecting this to tribulations, he guessed the Human King Body could only grow by devouring calamities. Just as he was pondering, his thoughts racing like lightning, a vague sense of impending crisis surged within him.
"Die!" A fierce shout, like a sudden clap of thunder, instantly filled the entire space.
Nus Wolf King raised his hand. The gate of flesh and blood suddenly expanded to hundreds of meters, and a thousand-meter-long shadow hand emerged from it. The void twisted; tentacles wriggled, faces contorted, lifeless eyeballs stared out... densely populating the void. This overwhelming scene elicited gasps of shock from the Alien Races. Nus Wolf King was taking advantage of the end of the enthronement ceremony to viciously strike at the new king, aiming to eliminate a future threat!
"Are you crazy, daring to strike a junior? Do you think the Morgan family has no one?" Inside the White Tower, Prince Morgan roared in anger. He was already prepared; his figure flickered as he raised his hand, summoning a surge of blood-red light. It billowed like a tide, forming a thousand-meter-wide sea of blood that intercepted the shadowy hand.
He was quite satisfied with Chu Yi. Currently, not only had Chu Yi become the new king, but he had also awakened a new bloodline ability. The very Blood Dragon that exuded an aura threatening even to him was proof of this.
Nus Wolf King’s expression was cold. The gate of flesh and blood shattered, transforming into Runes that drilled into his body. He reverted to his Werewolf true form, his muscles swelling as shadowy power shrouded his body. In an instant, he transformed into a Demon Wolf a thousand meters high, like a towering, giant beast. A pair of vertical pupils, as large as islands, burst with crimson blood light, twisting the void as he glared at the young new king on the throne, his murderous intent boiling.
The potential shown by this human had moved him to murderous intent, even compelling him to stoop to assassination! If this human was not eradicated today, there would be no other chance, and he would surely become a future scourge!
Just then, Nus Wolf King shuddered, feeling an aura lock onto him. He instinctively looked up. A blinding heavenly light pierced through the heavy starry sky and descended majestically.
BOOM!
Like a Spear of Judgment, magnificent and immense, it crashed down onto Nus Wolf King’s head. The surrounding void plunged into a raging sea of fire, the scorching heat sweeping through and turning everything to scorched earth.
Nus Wolf King’s face was sullen as he looked towards the starry sky. He saw a brilliant nebula floating, starlight outlining a golden phantom: half-human, half-horse, clad in armor, with platinum-colored fur. One hand held a massive bow, the other drew the string, a sharp arrow nocked.
Beside the centaur stood a middle-aged man, his aura as fiery as a volcano. His tiger-like eyes looked down from above, scanning the gathered Alien Races. When his gaze fell on Chu Yi on the throne, it paused slightly, revealing a hint of satisfaction.
"It’s Governor Shi’s Arrow of Victory!" Zhang Yi and others, who had been lying low, all showed expressions of joy.
Because Chu Yi’s potential had been reported upwards, the Federation naturally wouldn’t overlook such an outstanding talent, much less allow him to fall into an enemy camp. Of course, the political waters within the Federation ran deep, and it was rife with factions. The one who had come to their aid this time was none other than Governor Shi Yong, who guarded the border and suppressed a place of taboo. He was a Radiant Moon-level Beast Tamer, possessing the Centaur Pet Beast—one of the Twelve Astral Palaces of the Zodiac—and had even brought with him a causal-type Treasure: the Bow of Victory!
For a single Chu Yi, even such a significant figure had been mobilized!
"Lackeys of the Federation, you dare come to the Dark World? Then leave your lives behind!"
"With your skull, I shall honor the glory of my ancestors!"
"You’ve come, so don’t even think of leaving!"
"..."
Inside the White Tower, countless powerful auras erupted simultaneously, yet no one made a move; a standoff ensued. Shi Yong himself was a formidable figure who had risen through the ranks on the border, treading on the corpses of Alien Races to claim the governor’s seat. In the Dark World, there was a sky-high bounty on his head.
"HMPH!" Shi Yong was not one to be trifled with. The centaur shot an arrow skyward; the single golden projectile split through the air, transforming into a volley of myriad arrows that mercilessly rained down upon the Alien Races!
Nus Wolf King seethed with rage. This Shi Yong was clearly targeting him, giving him no opportunity to approach Chu Yi. Indeed, the fall of a Radiant Moon-level powerhouse was far more valuable than Chu Yi himself.
Just as the Alien Races were reeling from the Federation’s intervention, Lias, still on the Blood Ladder, wore an anxious expression. Both Prince Nus and the newly arrived powerhouse from the Federation exuded an irresistible, overwhelming pressure.
"Chu Yi!" She lifted her delicate head, her azure pupils gazing at the youth on the throne. He seemed like a dominant lord overseeing his domain, yet there was a hint of unfamiliarity about him.
She had just lifted one delicate, fair leg when she paused, her heart filled with uncertainty and apprehension. She feared becoming a burden to Chu Yi in this chaotic battle, leading to irreversible consequences.
"VMM!" The Dream Shattering Blade emitted a clear cry. Like a jade-green leaf, it hovered close to Lias’s hand, prompting her to grip the Divine Blade tightly.
"Big Sister, we likely won’t be able to interfere in the upcoming battle. Why don’t we hide for now?" Avril suggested, clinging to Lias’s fair arm, her exquisite, doll-like face showing a flicker of panic.
"But..."
"Don’t worry, my uncle will protect Big Brother Chu Yi. Besides, my family estate is vast, and we have Secret Techniques that can help you improve, Big Sister!"
Seeing Avril being so considerate, Lias was about to politely decline when her blue eyes paused for a moment. She then instinctively replied, "Alright."
Whether Chu Yi is taken in by the Morgan family or the Federation, they would meet again soon. She had to seize this opportunity, grasp any chances around her to improve her strength, and strive to catch up to him.
But why did Avril’s actions, her coyness... feel somewhat familiar...?
"PFFT!" Mu Yun spat out a mouthful of breadcrumbs, her mind reeling as she stared at the erupting chaotic battle.
From Chu Yi’s ascent of the Blood Ladder to the current situation, she was utterly bewildered. What in the world was happening? Wasn’t there anyone who could explain it to her in the fairy tongue? She was one of the Twelve Apocalypses, after all...
"SQUEAK SQUEAK!" Only Bika, following its master’s instructions, tugged at her sleeve, urging her to flee.