Chapter 122: Chapter 122: The Past of Veridia and Scarlett (Part 1)
Divine Realm Center.
Veronica, The Crimson See, and many Xenos have gathered here.
They chose not to go to the two Trial Grounds within the Divine Realm.
Their objective is only one...
That is the Divine Pattern!
At this moment, a fan-shaped zone in front of the Divine Pattern is empty.
The Xenos gathered together, standing off against The Council and The Crimson See.
However, no side has chosen to act, and the situation is at a stalemate.
But the real outbreak is just one trigger away.
And that trigger is...
The center of this fan-shaped area!
There, a Divine Pattern is slowly coalescing.
According to the coagulation speed of this Divine Pattern, it is estimated that it will fully coalesce in one more day.
Within the team of The Crimson See.
Cecilia respectfully approached the figure in the black robe at the center.
"Lord Blood Progenitor, Aster Grant from Draconia, whom you asked me to monitor, has not yet arrived here!"
"I suspect he may have gone to the two Trial Grounds within the Divine Realm."
Meanwhile, a Half-step Myth Level Vampire Prince standing nearby immediately spoke with disdain upon hearing Cecilia’s words:
"Lord Blood Progenitor, entrust that human to me, and I will certainly bring his head back as an offering to you!"
However.
The next moment, a delicate, small right hand pierced through the chest of this vampire, gripping his heart.
The heart is the source of the Blood Clan’s power; if it shatters, even a race with strong regenerative abilities like the Blood Clan would die.
"Lord... Lord Blood Progenitor!"
With his life in Lilith’s hands, his body trembled incessantly with fear.
Even as a Vampire Prince with Demigod talent, he was like a defenseless child in front of Lilith.
Lilith slowly unveiled her hood with her left hand, revealing silvery hair like moonlight under the black robe.
Despite being small in stature, her blood-red pupils carried endless authority.
"When did you start making decisions for me?"
Although Lilith’s voice was tender, it caused the heart of this Vampire Prince to sink to the bottom.
His body suddenly went limp, and he immediately knelt before Lilith, trembling as he spoke:
"Lord... Lord Blood Progenitor, I’m sorry! I overstepped my bounds!"
However, there was not a hint of fluctuation in Lilith’s gaze.
The five alabaster fingers slowly tightened.
The next moment, the heart of the Vampire Prince shattered abruptly.
A scarlet aura instantly merged into her body.
And the surrounding vampires, seeing this scene, seemed accustomed to it, looking at Lilith with even more reverence.
The Blood Clan is different from other races.
In their race, there is no concept of familial bonds.
In this race, the strong are respected.
If any vampire could kill Lilith, then he would be the next Blood Progenitor.
Lilith’s position as Blood Progenitor was also obtained through endless slaughter.
Therefore, to her, this group of vampires cannot be considered her family.
They are neither reliable nor trustworthy!
Not even comparable to Cecilia, who stood respectfully at her side.
At least, Cecilia wouldn’t constantly want to kill her and replace her.
"Continue to stand by, and if anyone else wants to act foolishly, I don’t mind sending them on their way."
The remaining vampires shuddered upon hearing this voice and immediately responded respectfully:
"At your command, Lord Blood Progenitor!"
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Soulspring.
At present, Veridia and Vera have fully entered the Soulspring.
This also means that both of their spirits are enduring inhuman tempering.
Veridia’s eyes were tightly closed, her complexion pale, evidently lost completely in illusions.
At this moment.
Her consciousness was dragged back to that hellish day.
Torrential rain, the sky seemingly torn apart.
In the central plaza of the Ghost Race residence, all tribe members gathered there.
Still in the form of a child, Veridia and Luna were trapped in the center of the plaza by a Barrier.
The gazes cast upon them were filled with deep-seated hatred.
"These two sisters are simply a disgrace to the Ghost Race! When has there ever been an Onyx-Horned Ghost Race in history? They are an Omen!"
"Because of their existence, the Ghost Race was discovered by the Demon Clan, and the Clan Leader’s daughter died tragically!"
"That’s right! Since their birth, disasters have followed one after another!"
"Such scourges should be executed immediately! Keeping them alive will only bring catastrophic disaster to the Ghost Race!"
"Agreed, execute them!"
"Execute them!"
With the first shout, the entire plaza erupted instantly.
Countless Ghost Race clansmen echoed fiercely, each shout like a knife, stabbing into the young hearts of the two sisters.
Luna trembled all over, huddling in Veridia’s arms, her frail body almost curled into a ball.
"Sis... Sister, will we die?"
Her voice trembled, accompanied by sobs.
Veridia stared intently at the malicious faces surrounding them, her arms tightly holding her sister, her knuckles turning white from the force.
She could feel Luna’s body trembling uncontrollably with fear, her teeth clenched painfully, yet her young face was full of stubbornness.
"No, we won’t!" Her voice was hoarse but firm, "Your sister won’t let anything happen to you!"
"No matter the cost..."
"I will definitely take you out of here alive!"
On the other side of the plaza.
A few Ghost Race Elders looked coldly at the man kneeling in the rain.
His body was covered in wounds, and blood mixed with rainwater formed dark red streams beneath him.
"Qing, why persist in your folly? Is it worth throwing away your future for two inherently flawed abominations?"
"As long as you stand up and leave now, we guarantee in the name of The Council of Elders that the position of Clan Leader will be yours."
"Isn’t the entire Ghost Race more important than your two defected daughters?"
"Yes, Qing, as the most outstanding genius of the Ghost Race these years, don’t ruin yourself!"
Qing kept his head lowered, rainfall dripping from his hair, yet unable to wash away the determination in his eyes.
"I am willing to give up my candidacy for Clan Leader," his voice was hoarse.
"And accept severe punishment according to the clan rules... just ask you all to spare Veridia and Luna."
"They are the last bloodline left by Scarlet in this world... and my only remaining solace!"
Before he finished speaking, he bowed his head heavily.
The stone slab cracked under the impact, blood seeping through the spiderweb-like cracks.
When Qing mentioned the name of the Clan Leader’s daughter, Scarlet, the Elders’ expressions visibly darkened.
Ever since the Clan Leader lost his beloved daughter, he shut himself in grief, no longer involving himself in clan affairs.
However, these defective Ghost Race sisters, after all, are considered the Clan Leader’s bloodline.
It wouldn’t be appropriate to execute them outright.
The Elders exchanged glances, sharing their thoughts.
Finally, the Great Elder—Cang’s father—stepped forward slowly.
"Qing, we can grant your request, but you must take the appropriate punishment."
"As a guardian and husband of the Clan Leader’s daughter, you failed to protect her, causing her death because of these two ominous beings! That’s your inescapable responsibility."
"From today onwards, you shall be confined to the Ghost Race’s forbidden grounds, never to step out again! As for your two daughters..."
The Great Elder’s figure suddenly elevated:
"They are to be expelled from the Ghost Race immediately, never to return!"
Hearing the words "Ghost Race’s forbidden grounds," Qing’s gaze, surprisingly calm, even showed a hint of relief.
If only he had returned earlier... Scarlet wouldn’t have died!
His daughters would not be suffering the shame of today!
"Thank you, Great Elder, for your mercy."
Qing bowed deeply once again.
As he slowly rose, his gaze pierced through the rain curtain, landing on his trapped daughters.
That gaze was filled with apology and longing.
Veridia... Luna...
I am an inadequate father, unable to protect your mother or allow you to stay in the clan...
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