Chapter 166: Chapter 166: How About a Partnership?
At the same time.
The Holy City at the center of The Crimson See.
The once solemn and dignified cathedral is now a shadow of its former self.
Scarlet drapes hang down, stained walls with dried blood splatters, and the air is filled with a sweet, rusty scent.
Without Lilith’s governance, they have completely unleashed their nature.
At this moment, a Vampire Prince swirled the liquid in his crystal glass and slowly spoke:
"Still haven’t found Lilith’s whereabouts! But seventeen Monarch Level kin have already arrived at the Holy City."
"In a while, we can completely annihilate those humans!"
Another Prince sneered, baring his fangs.
"Heh... humans are originally our blood nourishment, that crazy woman even ordered to protect the food?"
"Protecting food? Utterly ridiculous!"
The Vampire Princes exchanged sinister smiles, their eyes filled with ferocity.
Previously, although Lilith was only at the Monarch Peak level,
her strength far exceeded this level.
With her mastery over domains and a profound understanding of combat, Lilith could easily crush a Monarch Peak.
Therefore, despite the grievances against Lilith, several Vampire Princes did not dare to act rashly.
But now, they finally have the opportunity.
Naturally, they can’t miss it!
At this moment, the leading Prince waved a hand fiercely, his scarlet cloak fluttering:
"Since she can’t be found, then keep searching!"
"With Lilith still alive, my heart is not at ease!"
The Princes nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with murderous intent.
Just as they prepared to send more people, a chill of demonic qi suddenly surged in the center of the hall.
The Vampire Princes instantly became vigilant.
"Demon Clan?"
Almost immediately, all the Princes assumed battle stances.
Under their watchful eyes, the demonic qi gradually solidified, and the figure of The Deceiver Demon God slowly emerged.
When he fully opened his pitch-black Demon Eyes, a playful smile curled his lips:
"Seems like... you all aren’t very welcoming to me?"
"How daring"
A Prince shouted fiercely.
"A mere Demon Clan dares to intrude into the Blood Clan’s Holy City? Do you really think we won’t dare to kill you?"
The Deceiver Demon God ignored the threat, merely chuckling disdainfully:
"Do you actually believe those words?"
The faces of the Princes darkened immediately.
That statement hit their soft spot.
They could sense that the aura this Demon Clan exuded...
was on par with Lilith before!
This meant that this Demon Clan was undoubtedly a Demon God.
For this group of Blood Clan...
nothing is clearly more important than their own safety.
The leading Prince raised a hand to stop his companions’ agitation, stepping forward with forced composure:
"Your presence here must not be without reason. If there’s nothing important, please leave."
The Deceiver Demon God shook his head at this.
"I came to you all for another matter..."
His gaze swept across the Blood Clan present.
"You worry about Lilith returning for power, whereas I want the Divine Pattern within her!"
"How about we collaborate?"
Collaborate?
The Vampire Princes exchanged glances.
They confirmed they hadn’t heard wrong!
The Deceiver Demon God, seeing this, continued leisurely:
"You can’t find the whereabouts of the Blood Progenitor..."
"And you don’t have the courage to confront her directly, do you?"
These words made the faces of the Princes uncertain.
The Deceiver Demon God wasn’t wrong.
They still feared Lilith to this day.
Last time, they prepared with utmost caution but Lilith still managed to escape.
Now she’ll definitely reappear after recovering her strength...
This is why they are so desperate to find Lilith.
Once Lilith regains her power, none of them will escape!
The leading Prince pondered for a long time and finally spoke:
"Tell me, how do we collaborate?"
Seeing this, the Deceiver Demon God’s mouth curled into a triumphant smile:
"I’ll take care of Lilith... I guarantee to eliminate your crucial threat!"
"I only want the Divine Pattern inside her, as for the Blood Ancestor Power..."
He paused meaningfully, "you can distribute it among yourselves."
After hearing the Demon God’s words, the Vampire Princes exchanged glances.
This deal...
seems like there’s no loss to it!
As long as someone holds off the troublesome Lilith...
As for the other humans, they have no fear whatsoever.
They’re nothing but food.
"No problem! We agree!" The leading Prince agreed with a sinister smile.
Seeing this group of Blood Clan agreeing, the Deceiver Demon God revealed a satisfied smile, yet before leaving, he dropped a big revelation:
"A friendly reminder..."
"Your Lord Blood Progenitor is leading a human army against you."
His form gradually dissipated into wisps of demonic qi, leaving only a meaningful echo lingering in the hall.
On his way to the Holy City, he had already observed Lilith’s movements.
He simply wasn’t confident in dealing with so many Monarch Level beings at once.
So inevitably...
he chose to collaborate with this group of Blood Clan.
Even though he agreed to help this group of Blood Clan deal with Lilith...
when to make a move...
would be up to him!
...
At this moment.
An elite squad is swiftly approaching the Holy City.
This team, led personally by Lilith, was few in number but exuded a suffocating pressure.
Every single member was a Monarch Level expert, without even one Commander Level Beast Tamer.
Within the squad, Stryker frowned and whispered to Aster Grant beside him:
"This mission is a struggle between Monarch Levels, what are you doing here as a Commander Tier Two?"
"Encountering a Monarch Level Blood Clan, you will struggle even to protect yourself!"
But Aster Grant didn’t answer Stryker’s question; instead, his gaze was fixed on Lilith ahead.
"Chief Rayburn, don’t worry, I can definitely protect myself."
"Besides... Lord Blood Progenitor personally requested me to accompany."
Stryker’s mouth twitched a bit, an uneasy feeling in his heart.
He truly couldn’t understand why Lilith insisted on bringing Aster Grant along.
Even if Aster Grant had a strong talent, he’s still just a Commander Tier Two!
If something happened to Aster Grant...
That’d be a huge loss.
Thinking this, he almost wished to take Aster Grant away immediately.
But Aster Grant was completely unaware of Stryker’s thoughts, remaining focused on the front.
Before departing, Lilith had specifically sought him out to instruct:
"You must partake in this battle!"
"Otherwise, don’t even think of obtaining the Light Divine Crystal!"
Therefore, he had an irrepressible reason to accompany this mission.
But although forced to comply, Aster Grant was quite clear-minded.
Lilith was using him as an "insurance policy".
With his Divine Rune Blood...
even if the battle turned unfavorable, she could rejuvenate her power anytime to alter the tide.
This moment, someone in the squad reminded:
"We’ve arrived..."
In the distance, the towering silhouette of the Holy City was faintly visible.
The city walls were shrouded in a scarlet dusk, resembling a sinister scab of blood.
Aster Grant squinted slightly.
Gazing upon this wall, an ill omen surged in his heart.
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