Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Turn and Flee! As If Resolving on Something!
Within the Sanctum.
Aster Grant was preparing to continue forward with Vera.
Suddenly.
A surge of violent Demonic Qi swept in from the center of the Sanctum.
"Damn human! You’ve slaughtered so many Demon Clan members!"
Accompanied by a deafening roar, a wolf-shaped demon with blood-red Demon Patterns all over his body appeared before the two.
Those Hellfire-burning eyes stared fixedly at Aster Grant!
His name was Vaughn, a Legendary Demon Lord slain by humans seventy years ago.
However, with the Blood Energy and Demonic Qi within the Sanctum, he managed to resurrect five years ago.
Moreover, the unique environment within the Sanctum allowed him to advance to Demon God Level!
This is equivalent to the Myth Level of the Human Race!
Five years ago, right after waking, Vaughn encountered a powerful human.
At that time, he cleverly found a scapegoat to narrowly escape death.
And now...
His level had reached Awakened Tier Nine.
In this Sanctum, he was invincible!
"Human, you’re out of luck."
Vaughn’s claws ignited with dark purple flames.
"You remind me of that woman from five years ago! Prepare to face the wrath of a god!"
Vaughn was unaware that what he was facing now was an even more terrifying existence than that "freak human" from five years ago.
But Aster Grant looked at this clearly muddled demon with a face full of confusion.
Could this demon be out of his mind?
Considering Vera’s displayed strength earlier, he still dared to come closer?
[The Wolf God: Vaughn]
[Talent: Demon God One Star]
[Level: Awakened Tier Nine]
[Power: 802]
[Constitution: 804]
[Spiritual: 642]
[Speed: 820]
[Skills: Demon God’s Body, Blood Escape...]
[Kill Reward: Killing a Demon God can obtain a Divine Pattern, consuming it allows you to contract one more Beastbond]
After seeing the attribute panel, Aster Grant finally understood where this demon’s confidence came from!
Demon God Level!
But when his gaze fell on "Kill Reward," his pupils suddenly shrank.
In the history of the Human Race, no Demon God had ever been killed, so naturally, no one knew about this rule:
Killing a Demon God actually allows a Beast Tamer to contract one more Beastbond!
Aster Grant’s gaze fell on Vaughn, his eyes slightly narrowing.
This is possibly the only chance to kill a Demon God!
He was well aware that in an Alternate Space, even encountering a Demon Lord level demon was extremely rare, let alone a Demon God level one.
Even if he met a Demon Lord, their level would at least be Monarch Level.
With his current strength trying to provoke a Monarch Level...
That’s just dreaming!
"Human, if you are willing to submit to the Demon Clan, I can spare your life!" Vaughn continued to chatter.
Meeting a human for the first time in the true sense, he felt he must extend the greatest leniency towards this human!
However.
He failed to notice that Aster Grant’s gaze on him had become increasingly dangerous!
As long as he could kill this Demon God...
He could contract one more Beastbond at the Transcendent Level!
This thought made Aster Grant’s heart race.
The strength of a Beast Tamer is directly correlated with the number of Contracted Beasts, having one more isn’t just a simple addition, but a qualitative leap....
With a few beasts working together, the strength might increase exponentially.
"Human, I am talking to you!"
Still not seeing Aster Grant kneeling to beg for mercy, Vaughn’s anger flared even more.
Last time, at waking, his strength hadn’t yet recovered, but now he was an Awakened Tier Nine Demon God...
This human actually dared to belittle him so?!
Unforgivable!
However, Aster Grant had already issued an order to Vera.
They absolutely must not let this Demon God escape!
This must be a one-hit kill!
"Vera!"
With Aster Grant’s command, Vera unleashed her ultimate strike without hesitation—
"Elf Monarchy!"
The Divine Ring behind Vera flickered suddenly!
[Nature Elf (Vera)]
[Talent: Myth Two Stars]
[Level: Awakened Tier Nine]
[Power: 310]
[Constitution: 320]
[Spiritual: 1130 → 3390]
[Speed: 300]
[Skills: Natural Lament, Elf Monarchy, Natural Domain (Beginner)]
The terrifying spiritual power of three thousand points was stirring in The Void, but Aster Grant was still not satisfied.
"Not enough yet!"
A silver glint flashed in his eyes as Emperor’s Gaze suddenly activated.
"Sovereign! Slaughter!"
The blood-colored Mantle of Slaughter wrapped around Vera’s body, intertwining with the emerald divine light.
If it weren’t for the Awakening Level constraint, Aster Grant would have eagerly had Vera unleash her Domain as well.
"Natural Lament!"
The second Divine Ring appeared behind Vera, the dual divine power causing the air to begin warping.
Vaughn’s ferocious expression suddenly froze.
This pressure... how could it be?!
He frightfully discovered that despite both being Awakened Tier Nine, the oppressive feeling coming from the opposite side made his very soul tremble.
But wasn’t he the strongest Demon God level?
The situation was unfolding too fast for him to think more!
"Demon God’s Body!"
Not daring to hesitate for even a moment, Vaughn immediately activated his most powerful skill.
In Aster Grant’s vision, Vaughn’s power and speed doubled in an instant.
Yet.
Compared with Vera now, the gap was still vast!
Not to mention, Vera also had his Talent to bolster her.
Vera slowly raised her slender arm, her seemingly gentle motion causing space itself to twist...
But just as this fatal strike was about to land...
Vaughn suddenly turned and fled!
Completely ignoring the Demon Clan’s dignity and honor!
He escaped with not a hint of hesitation!
What’s happening?
Aster Grant was momentarily stunned.
In his understanding, demons have always been synonymous with brutality and bloodlust, never fleeing from battle, preferring death in combat over retreat.
But this so-called Demon God before him, actually... fled?
Seeing Vaughn’s unhesitant and desperate escape, Aster Grant couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
This is a Demon God?
However, the whole Sanctum is only so big; where could he possibly escape to?
"Vera, chase!"
This Demon God must die today!
...
Due to Zane Drake personally opening the Sanctum, Chloe Grant and her team weren’t dispersed, instead sent directly to the central region of the Sanctum.
Upon landing, the group immediately formed a defensive formation, vigilantly surveying the surroundings.
After all, the Sanctum’s transformation should have led to an enormous number of demons.
However.
It’s too quiet...
After a long wait, they hadn’t seen even a shadow of a demon.
"Strange, where did the demons go? Could they have known we were coming?"
"Impossible, even a Legendary Demon Lord couldn’t possess such intelligence."
"I feel like... it’s as if someone has already cleared the demons from here?"
"No way! 90% of the newbies were sent away, who could clear out a demon horde?"
They didn’t know, Aster Grant had already massacred every demon within a three-kilometer radius.
As the group was discussing, a sudden sound pierced the air from a distance.
"Something is coming! At that speed..."
"Could it be that Legendary Demon Lord! It’s charging towards us!"
"Everyone stand ready! Prepare to face the enemy!"
As Vaughn approached, everyone commanded their beasts to attack the demon.
Yet.
Every attack that landed on Vaughn didn’t even leave a scratch.
"The attacks are completely ineffective... is this really a Demon Lord?"
In the group’s shocked gazes, Vaughn charged straight at them.
But to their surprise, the Demon God soared right over them without even a glance.
"What’s going on? Why didn’t he attack us?"
"I... I feel like it’s... like it’s running for its life?"
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