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Chapter 273: Bloodline Devouring
Chapter 273: Bloodline Devouring
With the flame dragon drawing fire, Job was completely unaware of the movement behind him.
"Pff!"
A sound like that of a defeated beast rang out.
Lady Mewaya's palm silently sank into Job's fatty flesh, tearing through his body and creating a gaping hole with ease.
Even a body comparable to a Third Circle powerhouse seemed to have no effect.
"Ah!"
Job roared in pain, his eyes bursting with dense black light, as if the surroundings had suddenly turned from day to night.
A massive shadow swelled in the darkness, releasing a terrifying aura.
Seemingly...
It was already hinting at a level beyond the Second Circle.
However, the world's rules still prevailed. Even a deity, let alone a demigod, would find it challenging to exert Second Circle or higher abilities in this world.
"The Sleep Death Bloodline?"
The fire dragon roared, its body spinning rapidly, enveloping Job, who was preparing to fight to the death.
At the same time, a terrifying aura bloomed.
Fear Aura!
The fire dragon was naturally Karl's transformation, as the fire-based heritage of the Secret Order included spells for shape-shifting.
On the other side, a figure fled into the distance—Job's companion, the god's messenger.
"Hmph!"
Lady Mewaya glanced at the messenger and pounced again, striking Job with another palm strike that pierced right through him.
The fire dragon followed up with a finishing blow.
"Swish!"
The flames in the area contracted, revealing Karl, who spoke after seeing the lifeless corpse:
"Seems it wasn't much trouble."
Essence +5
"Be careful," Lady Mewaya shook her head. "He's not quite dead yet!"
Hmm? Karl raised an eyebrow.
With a pierced heart, a broken neck, and no breath, the body should have been dead. Could the opponent also possess a bloodline similar to the Great Abyssal Squid? Moreover, the means to conceal their aura was truly remarkable, as even Karl hadn't detected any issues.
Even their essence was intact!
"The descendants of the God of Sleep Death have a chance to resurrect a second time, a power granted by the Authority of Death. And after resurrection, their strength will increase." Lady Mewaya glanced at Karl and said, "Rest assured!"
"Both Duke Ferdinand and I have already used this opportunity, and Job likely hasn't faced any real danger yet."
As she spoke, the 'corpse' in the field began to squirm rapidly, its original wounds healing at a visible rate.
A stronger aura quietly emerged.
Alas,
Karl and Lady Mewaya were even stronger.
But after a dozen breaths, accompanied by Job's angry roar of unwillingness, he finally fell to the ground.
Essence +8
...
Lady Mewaya carried Job's corpse, piercing through the fluffy clouds, and descended into a canyon and deep ravine.
Beyond the thick mist, an open area came into view.
A woman stood in the center.
"Aria?"
Karl looked at the figure in the field, his eyes widening in surprise, and nodded in acknowledgment:
"It's been a long time."
"Indeed, it has been many years," Aria smiled at Karl and then turned to Lady Mewaya. "Mother."
"Mhm."
Lady Mewaya tossed the corpse to the ground:
"Are you ready?"
"I'm all set," Aria nodded, and as she raised her hands, various patterns suddenly appeared in the field.
Divine Runes.
It was said that these were the characters created by the deities of this world, and some powerful barriers required them for their creation.
And these divine runes formed a bizarre barrier.
"If two demigods share the same bloodline, they can devour each other to enhance their own strength."
Seeing the doubt in Karl's eyes, Lady Mewaya explained, "Mutual slaughter among kin is common for us, which is why Sordan has always stayed in the Port of Freedom.
"I see!" Karl exclaimed, "Your Highness intends to devour Job's bloodline to increase your strength and then challenge Duke Ferdinand?"
No wonder they wanted to deal with Job first.
"No," Lady Mewaya shook her head gently. "Job is for Aria."
Hmm? This was beyond Karl's expectations.
In his opinion, with Mewaya's strength, if she could take it a step further, she would undoubtedly become a true Third Circle powerhouse.
The temptation was indeed significant.
Unexpectedly, she was willing to give it up and actively offer it to her daughter. Upon further reflection, it was Aria who went to the Port of Freedom and obtained Sordan's body, not Mewaya.
Karl turned his head.
After acquiring Sordan's body, Aria's cultivation also reached the Second Circle, and with Job's bloodline...
The chances of reaching the Third Circle were slim, but there was no doubt she could attain the peak of the Second Circle.
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It was as if they had gained an additional helper at the peak of the Second Circle, which would make dealing with Duke Ferdinand under the suppression of the World Rules more manageable.
If Mewaya had received the body, she might have been able to achieve the Third Circle, but under the rules' suppression, her displayed strength would still be at the peak of the Second Circle.
It was far more cost-effective to have one more trustworthy ally.
Well-planned! Although he could give up Sordan and Job's bloodline power, it also showed the firmness of Mewaya's will.
Duke's Domain.
Duke Ferdinand was hosting a banquet for his guests.
Among the guests were several Divine Affiliates, but only two of them truly caught his attention.
Abbey, the High-Rank Servant of the Death God, and Muhou, the High-Rank Servant of the Wind Deity.
"My daughter has always had a competitive nature, but this time, she willingly stayed within the city and didn't come out, which took me by surprise."
Ferdinand turned to Abbey, raising the wine glass in his hand, "Please!"
"Please," Abbey said, lifting his glass and draining its contents.
"When I came from the City of Death, Your Highness had already secluded yourself and showed no intention of competing with the Duke."
"After all, we are father and daughter. It wouldn't go that far."
He accepted Mewaya's invitation, and of course, he had to say a few nice words. From their exchanges over the years, he genuinely didn't believe that this father and daughter would become enemies, judging from their interactions over the years.
"Haha..."
Duke Ferdinand burst into laughter, "If that's the case, it couldn't be better. It's just that my son might not be willing to let go!"
"Job..."
"Hmm?"
Before he could finish, the atmosphere suddenly changed. His body rose abruptly, and the table beside him shattered into pieces.
The two female attendants on either side of him were also reduced to a bloody mess, their hands still holding the spilled wine.
"My son!"
Duke Ferdinand roared, turning to glare at Abbey, "Is this the obedient and well-behaved daughter you spoke of? She killed my son, Job!"
Abbey's face paled, and he muttered, "How could this be?"
"Hehe..." Muhou, standing nearby, smirked.
"Abbey, didn't you say that Mewaya was in the City of Death, secluded and not coming out? How did she manage to kill Job, then?"
"Perhaps it's a misunderstanding," Abbey said, his mouth dry. "Maybe someone else did it. With so many Divine Affiliates around, it's not unlikely that someone might bear ill intentions towards the Duke."
"Impossible," Ferdinand grunted.
"Someone is currently stealing my son Job's bloodline. Only those with my bloodline can accomplish this."
"Good!"
His face turned cold. "Out of respect for your mother's pleas, I spared your life back then. Since you're seeking death yourself..."
"Bring Mewaya to me!"
After the fall of the Death God, the source of the Sleep Death Bloodline rested with Duke Ferdinand. He could sense his descendants devouring each other and vaguely perceive their locations, though not precisely.
However, with the capabilities of the Divine Affiliates present, finding someone once their approximate position was determined wouldn't be a problem.
"Your Highness."
Abbey stood up, his face serious. "The Death God's Servant is at your service!"
"That won't be necessary," Ferdinand said with malice. "I'll have others help with this."
"With your style, I believe the alliance between the Duke's Domain and the Death God also needs to be reconsidered."
Abbey's heart sank.
If the alliance were to change due to his mistake, it might affect his status as a High-Rank Servant.
End of Chapter.
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