Chapter 282: Chapter 252: Legendary Blessing, Dream Shattering Blade Recognizes Its Master! Truly Worthy of Big Sister!
Inside the grand hall.
Clusters of ghostly blue flames cast twisted and grotesque shadows.
The night was thick and viscous. A sharp CLANG of metal striking metal erupted, concealing countless eerie entities lurking in the darkness.
The red-haired Enchanting Demon and the pure Enchanting Demon knelt, trembling. Their ample bosoms almost pressed against the cold floor, their collars slightly open, revealing the creamy skin beneath. Countless chaotic whispers rustled incessantly in their ears.
In front of them stood a resplendent woman in an ink-black dress, wearing an exquisite skull crown. Her hair, as dark as ink, cascaded like seaweed, highlighting her snowy skin. She tilted her head slightly, exposing only half of her profile, yet her beauty and graceful bearing far overshadowed the other two.
"He went to the Moon Princess’s domain, didn’t he?"
Her rosy lips parted slightly. Her gentle voice, tinged with a bone-chilling coldness, made the two demons uneasy.
The red-haired Enchanting Demon shivered and cautiously asked, "That human, Chu Yi, is so presumptuous. He actually refused you, Master. Should I go teach him a lesson?"
BANG!
The words had barely left her mouth when her entire voluptuous figure was swallowed by chaotic shadows, her desperate, heartfelt pleas for mercy echoing from within.
The pure Enchanting Demon beside her trembled. Her delicate body lowered its posture even further, pressing herself almost flat against the ground. This position perfectly accentuated her exquisite, undulating curves, and unbidden tears welled in her eyes.
Chu Yi Senpai, you won’t escape my grasp.
Chen Xi had originally thought she could toy with her Senpai, but the Moon Princess had preempted her. This made Chen Xi very unhappy. Her exclusive plaything had been snatched away by another; she felt thoroughly outmaneuvered.
The coldness in Chen Xi’s eyes deepened, but she soon found an excuse for Chu Yi. Perhaps the two of them have some sort of transaction. For instance, Divinity... If I attack, not only will it lower his affection for me, but it will also disrupt their deal. Hmm, I’ll wait for Senpai to finish his business and then invite him back. What’s so interesting about that cold old woman anyway?
Chen Xi withdrew her gaze, her vibrant red lips pursed slightly. My adorable Senpai, I so want to tease him~
「Thousand-Layered Blood Ladder.」
The Blood Race members who had won the King’s Game began their ascent.
With each step, fresh blood welled up from the Blood Ladder. The viscous blood energy infused their bodies, enhancing the grade of their noble ranks.
However, among the group of nobles Lias had brought, even the best performer only managed to advance fifty steps before halting.
But even those few steps brought about a new transformation in their bloodlines.
At the fifty-step mark, Denis’s face was flushed red. She was enveloped in a blood-red wind, fierce as blades. Her delicate face, which held a hint of valiant spirit, seemed a few degrees softer beneath her swaying, tea-colored hair.
She struggled to take another step forward but couldn’t break through. A massive pressure bore down on her, as if taking that one step would tear her slender body apart.
How wondrous! This Blood Ladder not only stimulates bloodlines but also tests strength. Fifty steps is my limit.
Denis looked ahead. Avril and her group had long surpassed three hundred steps and were only now beginning to feel the pressure, their pace gradually slowing. Even Lias followed unhurriedly close behind.
"Big Sister Lias, what’s your relationship with Big Brother?" Avril asked curiously, hugging one of Lias’s slender, fair arms to her chest, her own body practically glued to Lias’s side.
Being touched so intimately, Lias couldn’t help but remind her, "Miss Avril, you’re too close."
"Hmm, I just wanted to..." Avril brought a fair, slender finger to her lips, paused for a moment, then said playfully, "help share some of the pressure for you, Big Sister Lias. But, how did you meet Big Brother? Big Brother is really amazing, defeating that big bad wolf all by himself!"
Hearing this, Lias was momentarily taken aback. She had indeed noticed that Avril was helping her bear the pressure of the Blood Ladder; trickles of fresh blood essence were flowing into her body, nourishing her noble rank.
Of course, she didn’t think this was due to Avril’s kindness or pity. Rather, it was because Chu Yi had performed a great service and entrusted her to Avril’s care.
Honestly, Brother is still so gentle. Lias’s azure eyes shimmered with a peculiar light, and a warmth spread through her heart. I mustn’t become a burden holding him back. I have to work hard!
At this moment, from the edges of the Blood Ladder, beams of bloody light arose, mingled with the sound of myriad wails. Innumerable bright sparks outlined Runes, weaving together to form the image of an ancient altar.
And upon the altar, five artifacts floated: a half-broken, ink-black sword; a tattered piece of parchment; a writhing mass of tentacled flesh; a Crocodile Gun; and a large, rotund rat.
This scene stunned the countless Alien Races. After a moment of silence, a clamor that could no longer be suppressed violently erupted!
"The additional ritual on the Blood Ladder has also been awakened!!"
"Heavens, why are the rewards for this Divine War so luxurious? Five Blessed Weapons right off the bat!"
"If they don’t recognize you, even five are useless."
Inside the White Tower, the high-ranking members of various factions were also taken aback, casting envious glances at Prince Morgan.
The Blood Ladder had a long history; it was one of the ancient existences of the Dark World, spanning multiple epochs. One of its functions was to serve as a burial ground for numerous fallen deities or legendary heroes, collecting their Blessed Weapons and seeking successors. Some deities could even choose favored followers through their will, which they had stored within the Blood Ladder.
Hmm? Albert was the first to arrive swiftly.
His Blood God Blade was originally one with his bloodline and Soul-bound, so it could be summoned back at any time. However, that despicable blood-food had used shameless means to sever his connection to the Blood God Blade. He was certain he couldn’t retrieve it now. Without the blade, his combat power was reduced by at least thirty percent. In the fiercely competitive environment of the Holy Land, his status as a Gold prodigy would be at risk. Now, if he could grasp this opportunity and obtain a Blessed Weapon, at least he wouldn’t lose too much face when he returned.
That damn blood-food!
"Scram!" he roared as he lunged forward. A group of Blood Race members also dashed over, abandoning their chance to climb the Blood Ladder.
"Trying to compete with me? Do any of you even have the qualifications?!"
Albert immediately took a liking to the Crocodile Gun. It resembled a single-pronged harpoon, belonged to the [Hunting] sequence, was relatively intact, and suited an offensive style.
But liking it and being recognized by it were two different things. Blessed Weapons weren’t mere tools; they were entities of equal standing, more like sentient beings. If you provoked one or failed to satisfy its quirks, it might just quit on you. You could wake up one day to find it had already run off. In more severe cases, it might deliver a treacherous stab in the back while you were sound asleep, followed by a curse eruption, and then swagger off.
Seeing Albert’s foul mood, William and the others sneered inwardly. It wasn’t a good time to start a fight, so they moved to gain recognition from the other four Blessed Weapons.
Just then, a massive commotion erupted. The void shattered as if a giant hole had been punched through the night sky, projecting the image of an ancient kingdom.
The kingdom stretched for thousands of miles. Its cities were towering, and its architecture was magnificent, reflecting a dazzling emerald light.
This was actually a Divine Kingdom!
The next moment, under the stunned gazes of the Alien Races, a long blade wreathed in clouds and mist flew out from a grand palace hall within the kingdom and slashed down from the sky.
Instantly, the Divine Kingdom shattered like a broken mirror. Countless denizens residing within the Divine Kingdom perished under this single slash. Flames raged across the heavens, and corpses littered the ground. Limbs and shredded flesh bobbed in the surging rivers of blood.
"Heavens, what is this?!" The Alien Races were greatly shocked. "Is this also a Blessed Weapon? How can it be so terrifying, cleaving a Divine Kingdom in one blow!"
Compared to the five artifacts on the altar, the quality of this blade was clearly several levels higher!
Even the prominent figures within the White Tower were profoundly shaken by the power of this blade, their faces revealing expressions of hunger and greed.
But unfortunately, only the winners of the Divine War could receive rewards on the Blood Ladder.
This scene also attracted the attention of countless people on the Blood Ladder, all of whom looked up to watch.
"What an incredibly domineering Divine Blade!"
Albert was astonished. His Blood God Blade, when compared to this, was like a cold weapon versus a firearm. This blade’s potential to eventually cleave a Divine Kingdom was too terrifying!
This blade, I must have it! As long as I fulfill the recognition conditions, this blade will be as good as mine!
CLANG!
A clear, resonant cry from the blade echoed through the night sky.
This long blade, crystalline and lustrous, splendid and blazing, transformed into a beam of emerald radiance that scattered downwards.
Suddenly, a cloud appeared above the head of every person on the Blood Ladder, most of them tinged with green.
"This is... the Divine Blade is selecting its heir?!"
Blessed Weapons are always accompanied by curses, William thought. The more powerful they are, the more dangerous the curse. He looked up, glanced at the white and green intermingled clouds, then at his companions; all their clouds had green. Is the recognition condition related to the amount of green light? There must be some rule that can increase the green light, thereby obtaining the Divine Blade’s recognition!
However, a beam of emerald light shot skyward, green radiance filling the heavens, reflecting the dazed, stupefied, and shocked expressions on the faces of countless Alien Races.
"It’s Miss Avril!"
William looked toward the source of the green light. From Avril, emerald smoke billowed like the signal smoke from a wolf-dung fire, spiraling upwards and shooting straight into the heavens. It was a deeply moving sight.
"No, it’s not Avril! It’s that Blood Race pawn beside her!"
Someone else recognized her, dumbfounded.
But Avril simply waved her hand and stepped out from under her own pure white cloud, also looking with surprise at the blonde-haired loli enveloped in emerald radiance.
"This, this is..."
Lias didn’t quite understand what was happening. Before her floated a long blade, as brilliant as the myriad stars on a summer night, dazzling and magnificent. It resembled a streak of emerald light, surrounded by emerald Elf-like spirits dancing gracefully.
SHIING~
The blade trembled, growing excited. A subtle, almost imperceptible power began to flow into Lias’s body.
Countless insights of profound knowledge flooded her mind, causing Lias’s noble rank to loosen. She broke through to the Marquis rank in a single stroke! Even her concurrently practiced Beast Taming level leaped to the peak of Silver and began its transformation toward Gold!
At the same time, she learned the name of this Divine Blade: Dream Shattering Blade.
"How is this possible? How could it be so fast?!"
"Who exactly is she? To be brought along by Avril, she must possess an ancient bloodline!"
"To have actually gained the Divine Blade’s recognition... Is there some rule to this green light in the clouds? What does it signify?"
Whether in the audience stands or within the White Tower, everyone was utterly dumbstruck.
A powerful thought surged through their minds: Could it be that this Blood Race girl’s unique physique attracted the blade? Was it specifically here for her? The implications were terrifying!
The blade is mine! It’s mine! Albert couldn’t accept it. It hadn’t even truly begun, and it was already over! What on earth is the recognition condition tied to this green light? Don’t ordinary Blessed Weapons engage in equal exchange? You’re supposed to meet their conditions! Take me, for example. It took me several years of effort to reach an agreement with my Blood God Blade. And now, this even more terrifying Divine Blade didn’t even state any conditions and just gave itself away! And to an insignificant little bat, no less?! This is more unbearable than being killed!
Avril rested her chin on her hand and blinked, a subtle glint flashing in her eyes.
As expected of Big Sister!
「White Bone Palace.」
Drawn by the emerald radiance that poured down like a river of stars, the Succubus Princess in the ink-black dress was visibly moved. At this moment, she stood up from her skull-carved throne, a peculiar expression on her face.
This mere bat, whom she had never deigned to notice, had actually gained the recognition of a weapon suspected to be an Epic Weapon!
Could it be... her identity is unusual? Is she perhaps the reincarnation of this blade’s original owner, or is this part of some divine or demonic scheme? I need to investigate.
「In front of the side hall.」
Mu Yun shook her little head. Like a patient who had slept for a long time, her face felt weak and haggard, and was a bit warm and damp.
She struggled to open her eyes and saw a fluffy, six-tailed young fox. It was sticking out its small, pink, jade-like tongue and licking her cheek.
YIP YIP~
Seeing that the Dragon Maiden its master had entrusted to its care had awakened, Bika chirped a greeting.