Chapter 294: The Decisive Battle, The Grand Arcanist's End

Chapter 294: The Decisive Battle, The Grand Arcanist's End

The Bloodline Clan's Crimson Blood is a powerful self-destructive move that unleashes a terrifying amount of power.

If a Mystic of the same level is directly hit by the Crimson Blood, even if they don't die on the spot, the corrosive Crimson Poison will cause them to lose their fighting ability within minutes and eventually succumb to their injuries.

This move is also highly damaging for the Bloodline Clan.

The blood released is from their own bodies, and after using this skill, they will suffer injuries depending on the amount of blood lost.

Judging by the Crimson Blood alone, it seems like a suicidal attack.

However, the Bloodline Clan has the ability to heal by sucking blood from their prey, allowing them to recover their health within minutes.

Even if they can't fully heal, they can still restore a significant portion of their health.

This is the case for ordinary members of the Bloodline Clan.

The Clan's Sorcerers have a slight advantage; they can control the area of effect of the Crimson Blood after casting it, and after killing their target, they can reabsorb the released blood back into their bodies.

Although the recovery rate is not 100%, it can still reach up to 60%.

With this ability to recover, the Sorcerers can unleash more blood and cover a larger area with their Crimson Blood attack, making it even more formidable.

The Clan's High Sorcerers are even stronger than ordinary Sorcerers, so when three of them cast the Crimson Blood together, no one except for the likes of Augustus, Teres, and other top-tier powerhouses can withstand it.

Even Fiona is forced to retreat under the pressure of the Crimson Blood, unable to assist in the battle.

The three High Sorcerers' Crimson Blood now blankets the entire Moonwell space like a thick, crimson fog, preventing anyone from entering to join the fight.

This means that Augustus, Teres, and Queen Aureana not only have to face Mogus, the Bloodline King's counterattack, but also hundreds of high-level Bloodborne Demons.

Moreover, the three Elven powerhouses must also divert their attention to protecting the Moonwell.

The battle reaches a stalemate.

Additionally, Queen Aureana, being younger and of a lower rank than her teacher, struggles to resist the Crimson Blood. Despite her best efforts, her magic energy and stamina rapidly deplete, and the injuries she sustained earlier begin to show.

Fiona notices the Queen's deteriorating condition and feels a sense of urgency, but she is powerless to help.

At this critical moment, Lu Heng steps forward, unleashing his Divine Incarnation and activating his ultimate power, beginning to charge up.

"Give me a shield!" Fiona commands her subordinates, "Quick! Shield Lu Heng with all defensive magic!"

A series of magical incantations echo in the air as Lu Heng and his Divine Incarnation are instantly covered in over a dozen layers of shields, resistance spells, and energy-boosting magic.

Lu Heng feels his body surge with unparalleled strength as the charging process completes during this brief moment.

The Divine Incarnation, also fully charged, surges forward like a bolt of lightning, breaking the sound barrier with a 'Boom' and creating a ring of sonic clouds as it rushes towards the Bloodline Clan's High Sorcerers.

Since upgrading this clone skill to S-level, it can now replicate the abilities of the main body, including martial arts and techniques, except for equipment effects. Whatever the main body can do, the Divine Incarnation can do as well.

Furthermore, attacks on the Divine Incarnation do not affect the main body, allowing it to charge into the Crimson Blood without any burden.

The Divine Incarnation tears through the crimson fog, causing it to spiral and churn.

As it approaches the High Sorcerers, they react and quickly cast defensive skills, intending to counter-attack.

However, the Divine Incarnation's speed is too great, and the High Sorcerers, not known for their agility, can only manage to cast defensive shields before the Divine Incarnation unleashes the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash.

In an instant, a whirlwind howls, and the tornado-like wind blades slice through the surrounding high-level Bloodborne Demons, leaving them wounded and the blood mist splattering.

Immediately after, the wind dragon takes form, howling as it strikes the three High Sorcerers, instantly breaking through their defensive shields.

With a roar from the wind dragon, the three High Sorcerers are lifted into the sky, desperately casting defensive skills to withstand the slicing winds.

After unleashing the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash with all its might, the Divine Incarnation's energy is mostly depleted, and it gradually dissipates due to the corrosive effect of the Crimson Blood.

Although the Divine Incarnation has faded, its purpose has been achieved.

It has already executed the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash and lifted the three High Sorcerers into the sky.

Moreover, the howling wind has dispersed most of the blood mist, greatly reducing the concentration of the Crimson Blood.

In this moment, Lu Heng's main body surges forward and unleashes his second ultimate sword skill, 'Soaring Dragon Sky Hunter', slicing horizontally through the three High Sorcerers.

Boom!

The Soaring Dragon Sky Hunter, breaking the sound barrier, is so powerful that even without a sword, the sheer kinetic energy is enough to destroy all flesh.

With the S-level power of the Aurora Blade, the three High Sorcerers, along with their magic staves, are cut into six pieces.

[Killed a Bloodline Clan High Sorcerer, Absorbed 8000 Energy.]



[Killed a Bloodline Clan High Sorcerer, Absorbed 8000 Energy.]



[Killed a Bloodline Clan High Sorcerer, Absorbed 8000 Energy.]



With these consecutive kills and the absorbed energy from the Bloodborne Demons, a tidal wave of energy surges within Lu Heng, pushing him to break through another level boundary.

[Origin Energy Level increased to 39, All Attributes +4, Agility Attribute +1.2]



Among the three High Sorcerers, one possessed Tri-Transformation Essence, and Lu Heng's fusion with Tri-Transformation Essence has increased.

[Absorbed Essence, Tri-Transformation Essence Fusion increased to 39%]



...

All the humans and elves present are momentarily stunned by Lu Heng's actions.

Not only are Fiona and the Elven guards surprised, but even Teres, witnessing this scene, is slightly taken aback.

Although Lu Heng's second sword technique, Soaring Dragon Sky Hunter, was only at 50-60% of its full power and not yet fully mastered, it still achieved a one-hit kill when combined with Wind Dragon Extinction Slash.

Moreover, Lu Heng executed this combination of ultimate sword techniques alone.

Normally, it would be impossible for a person to use Wind Dragon Extinction Slash and then immediately follow up with Soaring Dragon Sky Hunter.

Wind Dragon Extinction Slash requires extreme exertion of physical and origin energy to unleash its formidable power.

The powerful Wind Dragon can lift objects weighing tens of tons, and without pushing the body to its limits, it's simply unattainable.

In other words, after executing Wind Dragon Extinction Slash, one would need time to catch their breath before using another such powerful sword technique.

Even Sword Saint Teres couldn't follow up with Soaring Dragon Sky Hunter after unleashing Wind Dragon Extinction Slash at full strength.

But Lu Heng did it.

He first used Divine Incarnation to execute Wind Dragon Extinction Slash, and then his main body followed up with Soaring Dragon Sky Hunter.

The combination of the Sword Saint's ultimate techniques and the Divine Incarnation skill resulted in a perfect synergy, instantly defeating three Bloodline Clan High Sorcerers.

Teres's eyes momentarily revealed a faint smile, but it quickly turned into a murderous glare as he drew his sword and joined the siege on Bloodline King Mogus.

...

After defeating the three Bloodline Clan High Sorcerers, Lu Heng gathered his strength again, raised his hand, and unleashed a tornado that blew away the surrounding Crimson Death Ray.

Fiona also quickly ordered the Elven Arcanists to cast spells to disperse the Crimson Death Ray.

Without the control of the High Sorcerers, the Crimson Death Ray was quickly dispersed by the Arcanists' magic and the whirlwind.

The Elven Guards and Human Mystics charged back into the battlefield, engaging in fierce combat with the high-ranking Bloodborn Demons.

With the Elven forces no longer having to face other Bloodborn Demons, the battle gradually turned in their favor, and Bloodline King Mogus found himself at a disadvantage against the siege of three Elven powerhouses.

This time, after opening the Hell Gate and infiltrating deep into the Elven Capital, if they were trapped here, they would surely be worn down and defeated.

For the Bloodline Clan, as long as they didn't die, they could retreat, recover, and quickly regain their strength through bloodsucking.

Therefore, when Bloodline King Mogus realized the battle was turning against him, he made a swift decision. He raised his hand and unleashed a powerful Crimson Death Ray towards the Moonwell.

Bang! The Crimson Death Ray instantly shattered the first spatial barrier.

Upon seeing this, the three Elven powerhouses—Augustus, Teres, and Queen Aureana—were startled and quickly flew over to defend the Moonwell, using their abilities to block the Crimson Death Ray.

Mogus's attack forced the three powerhouses to retreat to the side of the Moonwell, and he immediately turned and retreated, creating a series of crimson energy ripples to push back the Elven Guards and headed towards the spatial gateway.

Queen Aureana heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Mogus's retreat.

She was already injured, and her rank was lower than her two teachers. After fighting in the Crimson Death Ray for so long, she had reached her limit.

The fact that she managed to hold out until Mogus's retreat meant that the crisis had been temporarily averted.

As she relaxed, her body wobbled, and she knelt on one knee, supporting herself with her hand and panting heavily.

Most of the other Elves had similar thoughts—as long as they repelled Bloodline King Mogus, it would be considered a victory, and they would have successfully defended Colossus City and the Moonwell.

However, there was one person who didn't think this way.

Augustus held the Grand Arcane Mage Codex, and with a powerful surge of arcane energy, he flew forward and blocked Mogus's path once again.

"Stay!" Augustus shouted, using spatial magic to seal Mogus in place.

Mogus's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he coldly snorted, "Do you think you can still defeat me? Even if you all kill me, my final strike will take you all down with me."

The Crimson Death Ray unleashed by the Bloodline Clan before their death was indeed terrifying.

The final strike of a Bloodborne Overlord could drag down opponents of the same rank.

Therefore, if Augustus insisted on keeping Mogus, everyone in the Moonwell space, both humans and elves, would perish under Mogus's final strike.

Moreover, Augustus had been severely injured ten years ago and had been relying on the life tree's sap to survive. He was far from his peak condition and was no match for Mogus.

Augustus paid no heed to Mogus's words. He opened the Grand Arcane Mage Codex and began chanting a large-scale arcane spell.

A series of powerful arcane energies rippled from his body, creating an overwhelming pressure that seemed to surpass all worldly powers.

Mogus sensed the arcane pressure emanating from Augustus and was shocked, roaring, "You want to go down with me? You can't do it with your half-crippled body!"

Mogus raised his hand and unleashed the Crimson Death Ray towards Augustus.

Hum! Augustus waved his hand, erecting a spatial barrier to block the Crimson Death Ray while continuing to chant the arcane spell.

Streams of arcane energy converged from the direction of the Magic Tower, forming chains that bound Mogus.

At the same time, the large-scale arcane spell he was casting gradually manifested, and the surrounding space slowly closed in, forming a multi-hexagonal space that gradually enveloped Mogus.

"You won't escape!" Mogus roared in anger, breaking free from the arcane chains and attempting to escape the multi-hexagonal space.

This multi-hexagonal space magic was none other than the arcane banishing spell "Spatial Crystal Wall."

Once this arcane banishing spell is cast, even a demon lord cannot escape if the multi-hexagonal space closes.

Furthermore, after this arcane banishing spell ends, the space will solidify, forming a Spatial Crystal Wall that isolates it from the outside world, lasting for thousands or even millions of years.

However, even in his prime, Augustus would have found it extremely challenging to cast such a powerful arcane banishing spell.

imagines, Augustus was risking his life to ensure Mogus's capture.

"I'll help!" he shouted, charging forward, intending to rush into the Hexagonal Chamber.

The Hexagonal Chamber was not yet fully closed, with only one-fifth remaining.

Now, whoever rushed into the Hexagonal Chamber would be trapped forever once the chamber sealed, never to escape.

In other words, rushing in meant accompanying Bloodline King Mogus to his grave.

Teres didn't think twice; he was aware of Augustus' physical condition, so he charged forward without hesitation.

Just as he was about to enter the Hexagonal Chamber, Augustus raised his hand, creating a barrier that blocked Teres.

Simultaneously, he clenched his right fist, and a loud bang reverberated as the Hexagonal Chamber completely sealed, isolating it from the outside world.

Queen Aureana, supporting her body, took two steps forward and stretched out her hand, shouting, "Teacher, no!"

However, the Hexagonal Chamber had already sealed, and inside, there were only two powerful beings: Bloodline King Mogus and Augustus.

Bloodline King Mogus roared furiously, "Do you think this will trap me? Once I drain your blood and flesh, I'll use the Crimson Blood to slowly corrode this Spatial Crystal Wall. It won't take more than ten years for me to break free. By then, I'll make the entire Queldore World atone for my sins!"

Augustus didn't respond; he continued chanting Arcane Magic.

As he chanted, his body emitted bursts of Arcane Energy outward.

"What are you doing? What are you doing!" Bloodline King Mogus panicked as he sensed the Arcane Energy emanating from Augustus' body, surpassing the level he could endure.

All the elves witnessing this scene understood that Augustus was using his final life force to end Mogus with him.

Augustus finished his chant, tilted his head back, spread his arms, closed his eyes, and allowed the Arcane Energy to vibrate from within.

A loud bang resounded, and Augustus' entire body transformed into a blazing Arcane Radiance, filling the entire Hexagonal Chamber.

"Ah!"

Bloodline King Mogus let out a piercing howl, swallowed by the Arcane Radiance.

The blazing Arcane Radiance, like a blue-hot sun, was blinding, forcing humans and elves alike to shield their eyes.

After a few minutes, the Arcane Radiance gradually dimmed.

When everyone looked at the Hexagonal Chamber, they found that there was no matter left inside; only specks of energy were floating around.

These specks of energy glowed in light blue and crimson red.

Grand Arcanist Augustus and Bloodline King Mogus vanished from the world, leaving behind only these specks of energy as proof of their existence.

Queen Aureana rushed to the Hexagonal Chamber, knelt down, and pressed her hands against it, crying out in sorrow, "Teacher!"

At that moment, a crystal flask tied with withered tree vines slowly descended from the sky, landing in Queen Aureana's hands.

This crystal flask was the Soul Vault that Xie Shi En had obtained from the Creator Organization.

Before the Hexagonal Chamber sealed, Augustus had thrown out this crystal flask and then detonated his soul using an Arcane Banishing spell.

Upon seeing the Soul Vault, Queen Aureana understood many things.

Augustus had once said that the Elven Race would never perish and could overcome any crisis.

She knew that Augustus' physical condition had been terrible.

Given his state, it was impossible for Augustus to complete the 'Spatial Crystal Wall' Arcane Banishing spell.

However, Augustus had successfully executed this spell, trapping Mogus.

He was able to do so because he had undergone the Lich Transformation Ritual, transforming his body and soul into a Lich.

After becoming a Lich, Augustus was freed from the limitations of his physical body, and his injuries healed without the need for treatment.

This restored his combat power to its peak, allowing him to face the Bloodline King Mogus head-on once again.

Augustus was well aware that he couldn't let Mogus escape again. If Mogus recovered for ten years and returned, the Elven Race would be unable to stop this Demon King.

Therefore, Augustus chose to keep Mogus trapped within the Arcane Banishing spell.

However, this couldn't completely seal away this Demon King forever.

Mogus could use his blood to corrode the Spatial Crystal Wall, and when he broke free, the Elven Race would still face its doom.

So, Augustus detonated his soul, choosing to end Mogus with him.

Queen Aureana, heartbroken, knelt before the Hexagonal Crystal Wall, holding the crystal flask close to her heart, tears streaming down her cheeks as she clutched it tightly.

All the elves present knelt on one knee, bowing in silent reverence towards the Hexagonal Crystal Wall.

At this moment, silence was the most sincere tribute.

At this instant, Lu Heng finally understood why Augustus had transformed into a Lich.

Initially, when investigating this matter, he had fallen into a misconception.

Since he had previously purified a Lich named Dionysus, and Liches were often synonymous with evil, when he discovered that the Soul Vault belonged to Augustus, his first reaction was to suspect that Augustus had betrayed the Elven Race.

Not only Lu Heng, but Queen Aureana and Fiona, upon seeing the Soul Vault, had also displayed strong emotions of resistance.

Moreover, Augustus' aggressive act of sending his subordinates to seize the Soul Vault made it difficult not to think negatively.

They had guessed the process correctly, but not the outcome.

Augustus had indeed transformed into a Lich, but he did so with the intention of ending the Bloodline Demon King alongside him.

He used the final radiance of his life to illuminate Queldore, pulling the Elven Civilization back from the brink of decline.

For this, he earned the utmost respect from the Elven Race.

(End of Chapter)

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