Chapter 311: Slaughter
Chapter 311: Slaughter
Essence +18
"Father?"
"You killed Father Zimmermann?"
"Damn you, vile thief! Murderer! The gods will punish you for this!"
"I curse you..."
Father Zimmermann's good deeds and kindness had long earned him the acceptance of the town's people. Seeing Karl's ruthless killing, some felt fear, while others roared in anger, cursing relentlessly.
"Hmph!"
Blood Wolf snorted, exuding a chilling aura of killing intent, his hand already gripping the hilt of his sword at his waist.
For a Second Rank expert, massacring a town wouldn't take long.
"Forget it."
Karl's voice was indifferent.
"Let's move on."
"Yes, sir."
Blood Wolf stopped his action and glanced at the town's people who wanted to surround them but hesitated in fear. He looked at them with disdain.
"Giddyap!"
He squeezed his legs, and the unicorn beneath him let out a low whistle as it charged forward, causing some of the townspeople to retreat in fright.
"Hahaha..."
Blood Wolf laughed maniacally.
...
The thicket.
The carriage slowly entered a fork in the road, overgrown with thorns and brambles.
In front, branches crisscrossed, and weeds grew wild. A mountain breeze blew, and a faint low roar could be heard.
The thicket seemed like a fierce beast devouring everything in its path.
"Senior Kent."
Kent spoke in a low voice, "There should be a Demon Lord's Vassal lurking here. I've seen several Legendary Rank creatures being devoured by something inside."
"However..."
"Usually, there would be a mist in the forest that distorts perception, but for some reason, it's not here now."
"It must be afraid of us... No!" Blood Wolf licked the corner of his mouth and laughed, "It's probably afraid of Elder Battler, so it's hiding after seeing us coming."
Compared to Kent and his sister, Blood Wolf had a more radical personality and often exhibited manic behavior.
In the past, the vassals of foreign deities were either high and mighty, killing them at will, or offering condescending charity.
Blood Wolf had long been disgusted by this.
Now, seeing the vassals of the deities cowering in fear, he couldn't help but feel excited, his eyes burning with enthusiasm.
"Continue."
Karl spoke, "Keep moving forward."
Gema, who was also a part-time carriage driver, was startled by Karl's words. Just as he was about to say that there was no road ahead, two streaks of fire shot out from beneath the carriage wheels.
The fire licked the thorns and branches, instantly burning a path through the thicket for the carriage to pass.
"Actually..."
Gema whispered, "We can fly."
Of course, they could fly, but this time, Karl wanted to temper himself, taking each step carefully.
Flames entwined with the branches, starting to burn and consume them.
As the carriage entered the thicket, a faint mist began to appear, and the sound of rustling leaves grew louder from all directions.
"Fire!"
Karl commanded.
The flames instantly enveloped the entire carriage, but Gema and the others didn't feel any increase in temperature.
The ability to control raging flames with such precision also demonstrated his exceptional control.
...
At some point, the clear sky quietly filled with dark clouds. As the clouds expanded, the sky gradually darkened.
Over a dozen Dragonkin emerged from the thick cloud cover, gazing downward.
"The vassals of the Whisperwood Demigod may not be exceptionally powerful, but their methods are incredibly bizarre." One of the Dragonkin spoke in a low voice, "Even if it's a Godson, it's difficult to kill it completely without finding its life core."
"True." A golden dragon nodded its massive head and said,
"But this guy is very cowardly. It's unlikely to withstand a direct confrontation with Elder Battler, so it's probably hiding."
"Elder Battler..." A slender flying dragon circled in the air and asked,
"Which deity does he worship?"
"Not the God of Slaughter, but a Foreign Demon God." The golden dragon replied,
"Only these two types of beings would be so obsessed with slaughter, but their wisdom is often clouded."
"Without wisdom, they are mere puppets."
It took great pride in this fact.
Most of the vassals of the Dragon Abominations lacked wisdom, and those like them with intelligence were exceptional.
Several Dragonkin, including three High-Order Favored and five Mid-Order Favored, with the rest being Low Vassals, gathered in the area. Unlike other Divine Servants, these Dragon Abominations had a natural ability to cooperate with each other, allowing the lower-ranked members to lend their strength to the higher-ranked ones without the need for spells.
"Boom!"
Below, flames erupted.
"It's time!"
A black dragon with enlarged dragon eyes rolled its body, causing the sky to darken with thick clouds, almost like a black curtain.
Below, the flames surged like a tide, each wave signifying the complete incineration of a vast forest.
It wasn't just the trees.
The flames seemed to have a life of their own, seeping into the earth through the roots of the trees and spreading downward.
"Bloodthirst!"
A roar echoed from below:
"Are you really going to fight me to the death?"
The Whisperwood Demigod's Vassal had no intention of engaging with Karl, as it knew he was not one to be trifled with. When the carriage approached, it voluntarily dispersed the mist that could affect perception, showing its goodwill.
However,
Karl had no plans to let it go.
"Heh..."
With a light chuckle, the flames enveloping the carriage surged again, resembling a massive upside-down mushroom cloud.
"Boom!"
"Rumble..."
The ground shook violently for a hundred li around, and the nearby mountains trembled, with rocks tumbling down.
A giant hand made of flames reached deep into the earth, pulling out a twisted tree root.
"Death!"
"Bang!"
The scream abruptly stopped.
Essence +20
Hmm? Karl's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Such a troublesome opponent, yet their essence was so meager.
His thoughts shifted, and he looked up from the carriage, seeing several Dragon Abominations charging towards him.
Dragon Aura!
"Roar!"
The dragon's roar echoed through the vastness, resonating with power and dominance, causing the earth to sink downward and the flames to extinguish simultaneously.
The Dragon Aura of the Dragon Abominations amplified each other, directly shaking the mountains and suppressing the raging flames.
Kent and Gema, the siblings, felt their vision darken, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, unable to exert their full strength.
Even the Second Rank Blood Wolves were dazed, their bodies shaking violently, yet unable to draw their waist-hung long swords.
The unicorns they rode on were even less resilient, crying out in pain before fainting.
"Bang!"
The top of the carriage shattered, and a figure burst out.
"Roar!"
Several giant dragons roared towards the sky, twisting their bodies like arrows aimed at Karl.
Golden Wind, Flame, Poison Water, Giant Wood...
The innate abilities of the Dragonkin converged into an energy tsunami, instantly engulfing the figure.
The dragons' bodies also charged in, causing chaos and destruction, targeting the minuscule figure within.
The assault didn't last long.
Suddenly, the area fell silent.
Karl stood in mid-air with his hands raised, his clothes torn and tattered, and his skin covered in gashes.
But, the gruesome wounds healed at a visible pace, and in the blink of an eye, he was as good as new.
"So... so strong!"
A Dragonkin stared, its body trembling.
The Dragon Abominations were known for their formidable physical prowess, with their bodies being invincible among their peers. Yet, this time, despite the frenzied attacks of several giant dragons, the target had not suffered significant harm.
Saint Metamorphosis - Eighth Rank!
Golden Body!
In ancient times, there were Divine Servants who, with their Golden Bodies, could hold their own against Demigods without falling behind.
Now,
Karl had also attained the Golden Body, further empowered by the Life Source, top-tier bloodlines, and the blessings of the Divine.
Even amidst the relentless assault of several giant dragons, he remained safe and unharmed.
"Now..."
Stretching his limbs, Karl revealed a sinister smile:
"It's my turn!"
Heart Hands - Dragon Seizure!
Extending his giant hand, he caused a dragon the size of a li to stiffen, and its entire body exploded into fragments.
Essence +7
(End of Chapter)
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