Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Omen Returns!
However, at this moment, a figure burst into the hall in a panic.
"G-Great Elder!"
The voice of the Ghost Race guard was trembling, "Those two Omens... have returned! And they’ve brought a human with them!"
The words "Omen" made the Great Elder’s brow furrow suddenly, as dusty memories surged like tidewaters.
Many years ago, he had secretly dispatched an Extraordinary Level member of the Ghost Race to intercept and kill Cyan’s twin daughters.
But in the end...
The Extraordinary Level member he had sent out never returned.
He speculated...
It must have been some accident, and those two little girls were rescued.
However, he wasn’t too concerned about it.
Those two inherently flawed little ghosts were destined never to break through to the Extraordinary Level.
Therefore, the thought of them coming to the Ghost Race for revenge was simply impossible.
The years flowed by, and just as he expected, there were no more news of the sisters.
This past incident had nearly faded from his memory...
But upon hearing the words "Omen" today, this memory was recalled in his mind.
"Omen?"
The Princess of Azurefox keenly caught this title, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Someone that could be called an "Omen" by the Ghost Race?
This piqued her curiosity!
So, she gracefully stood up and spoke proactively:
"Great Elder, since the Ghost Race’s grand competition hasn’t started yet, why don’t we take a look at what’s happening?"
Upon hearing this, the expression of the Great Elder of the Ghost Race changed visibly for a moment.
After all, Veridia and Scarlett were considered his blemish.
If they publicly revealed what he had done, then his prestige...
But after a moment of thought, he felt relieved.
The Ghost Race member he sent out certainly couldn’t have revealed that it was his instigation.
Therefore, even if those Omens pointed it out publicly....
No one in the Ghost Race would believe their words.
After all, one is viewed by everyone as an Omen, while the other is a venerable Great Elder.
Who to believe?
If one isn’t foolish, they’d know whom to choose.
"Let’s go, Princess! Let’s check it out together."
"But these Omens are a disgrace to our Ghost Race, and you might end up laughing at us!"
However, the Princess of Azurefox shook her head.
"Great Elder, you overstate!"
Saying so, the two walked towards the valley entrance.
...
Meanwhile.
At the mouth of Gloomfang Valley.
Two groups were in a standoff.
On one side were the Ghost Race guards, fully prepared.
As for the other side....
Aster Grant stood with hands behind his back, with several of his Beastbonds behind him.
Scarlett nervously clutched at her sleeve, her knuckles slightly white.
Veridia’s face was frosty, and a long-suppressed anger danced in her eyes.
Lilith stood lazily to one side, her blood-red eyes scanning the Ghost Race guards with interest.
She was curious about what expressions those Ghost Race members’ faces would show when they knew that the sisters they once labeled as "Omens" and expelled...
Now had strength that completely surpassed the younger generation of the Ghost Race.
Lazuli and Vera stood on either side of Aster Grant.
Although they usually regarded Veridia as a rival, upon learning of her experiences...
A fire of shared hatred ignited in both Beastbonds’ hearts!
After all, Veridia and Scarlett were Aster Grant’s Beastbonds.
They were once bullied by a group of Ghost Race members.
How could they not retaliate?
At this moment.
The faces of the Ghost Race guards were full of warning.
"This is the stronghold of the Ghost Race; if you don’t leave now, don’t blame us for being rude."
"Human, leave with your Beastbonds now, and we can let bygones be bygones."
However.
Regarding these warnings.
Aster Grant and the Beastbonds completely ignored them.
Seeing this, several guards immediately pointed their weapons at Veridia and Scarlett.
"You two Harbingers of Doom, being from the Ghost Race yet acknowledging a human as your master is one thing..."
"But now you dare to bring a human to trespass Ghost Race territory! Have you completely forgotten the punishments from back then?"
"Punishments?"
These words seemed to trigger a switch, and Veridia’s pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints.
The air around her dropped to an icy point, as if freezing the surrounding air.
"Master..."
Her voice was as deep and cold as ice, "Please allow Scarlett and me to handle this ourselves."
"I want to settle these debts with my own hands!"
Upon hearing this, Aster Grant’s gaze swept over the guards.
All were Commander Level, befitting the Ghost Race that claims to be the strongest fighting race, where even gatekeepers possess this level of strength.
But against the current Veridia...
They were still not enough!
[Ghost Race (Veridia)]
[Level: Commander Tier Four]
[Talent: Myth Five Stars]
[Power: 15000→25000]
[Constitution: 14000→22000]
[Spiritual: 13000→21000]
[Speed: 14000→22000]
[Skills: Ghost Race Four Techniques, Ghost King’s Body, Returning Ruins, Ghost King Domain]
[Special State: Twin Resonance!]
The last time she slew that Monarch Peak Deceiver Demon Clan member, Veridia’s Strength Attribute reached 25000 points!
And under the boost of the Ghost King’s Body, it would reach 37500 points!
But one must know...
Veridia’s strongest is the Ghost Race Four Techniques.
Aster Grant glanced around; none of these Commander Level Ghost Race members could use the Ghost Race Third Technique "Heaven-Breaking."
Furthermore, the augmentation brought by using the Ghost Race Four Techniques by these Ghost Race members was far from Veridia’s terrifying level.
These Commander Level Ghost Race members using the Ghost Race Second Technique Sea Breaker brought at most a 1.6 times boost.
But Veridia...
Her augmentation using the Ghost Race Second Technique Sea Breaker reached 2 times.
As for the more powerful Ghost Race Third Technique, it reached a horrifying 3 times boost.
With the addition of Veridia’s current special state of Twin Resonance.
She could use Scarlett’s Void Ability within the Domain.
With all these conditions combined...
Although Veridia’s level is only Commander Tier Four.
Her combat power was undoubtedly at the Commander-level Peak, almost close to Monarch Level.
And this...
Doesn’t even factor in her Soul-devouring Talent.
As for Scarlett...
Aster Grant turned to look at the little girl with a trace of nervousness on her face.
[Ghost Race (Scarlett)]
[Status: Twin Contract]
[Talent: Myth One Star]
[Level: Commander Tier Four]
[Power: 3000→7000]
[Constitution: 1000→7000]
[Spiritual: 1000→7000]
[Speed: 1000→7000]
[Skills: The Void, Void Domain]
points of attributes.
Aster Grant sighed inwardly.
Indeed...
Scarlett was still the weakest in the team.
He could only hope that after the Divine Pattern fusion, Scarlett could undergo some transformation.
Otherwise, in a Commander-level battle...
Scarlett would have no qualification to participate.
With her current attributes, stepping onto the battlefield would just be giving herself up!
As of now, Scarlett probably only still had her use in travel...
Aster Grant collected his thoughts and coldly gazed at the obstructive Ghost Race guards.
Just about to order Veridia to deal with them—
After all, the purpose of this trip was not to be guests.
Conflict was inevitable!
However, at this moment, a loud voice suddenly rang out:
"Great Elder arrives!"
In the distance, a large group of people was approaching slowly.
The leading Great Elder of the Ghost Race had a burly body; his knotted muscles shimmered with a bronze luster under the sun, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly.
Behind him followed several equally physically imposing Ghost Race Elders, like moving small mountains.
Yet amidst this group of muscled Ghost Race members, a few elegant figures were strikingly noticeable...
The Fox Maidens of the Azurefox Clan tread lightly, the snow-white Fox Tails swayed gently behind them.
The leading Princess of Azurefox was breathtakingly beautiful!
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