Chapter 384: The Blood Prince
Chapter 384: The Blood Prince
The moment Li Wu stepped into the secret headquarters of Zone 11, he was met with a startling sight.
Before him stood a woman, clad in a black dress, holding a matching umbrella, exuding an alluring charm. Her entire being seemed to radiate temptation.
It was undeniable that she was incredibly beautiful and captivating.
But as Li Wu laid eyes on her, a chill ran down his spine.
For this woman was none other than the Ninth Apostle, who he believed he had slain in Zone 12.
Li Wu had never imagined that she would still be alive.
What surprised him even more was that he would encounter her here.
And judging by her demeanor, she had clearly been waiting for him.
At this realization, Li Wu's heart sank, knowing that his infiltration of the Zero Organization was likely compromised.
His scalp tingled, and without hesitation, he prepared to make a run for it.
There was no other choice; his cover was blown, and if he didn't flee now, his life would be in grave danger.
"It seems that infiltrating the Zero Organization will require a more long-term plan," Li Wu sighed, ready to make his escape.
However, as he turned to leave, he realized it might be too late. The woman had been waiting for him, and she was likely well-prepared.
Indeed, just as Li Wu was about to flee, a figure materialized behind him, blocking his path.
This time, it wasn't a person but a summoned beast.
A corrupted version of a beast, its entire being exuded an aura of evil and nobility.
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Name: Blood Prince (Corrupted)
Power: 3-Star (Archmage Level)
Quality: Legendary (Enhanced)
Attributes: Blood, Corruption
Status: Ferocious (I can smell the sweetest blood)
Weakness: Light (Strong)
Innate Skills: N/A
Description: One of the Eighth Apostle's summoned beasts, its formidable power allows it to retain some rationality even in its corrupted state. Be cautious, as it seems to have set its sights on you.
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"System, could you please refrain from unnecessary comments?" Li Wu exclaimed upon seeing the beast. He knew that escaping would be far more challenging than he had anticipated.
As the Blood Prince blocked Li Wu's path, another figure appeared beside the Ninth Apostle.
This person wore a black robe with golden trim, adorned with an embroidered character that exuded a bloody aura. A smirk played on their lips, filled with mocking amusement.
They surveyed Li Wu, now trapped in their snare.
"Should I call you a real estate agent or a bold adventurer?" they taunted.
There was no doubt that Li Wu's cover had been blown.
Most likely, the Ninth Apostle had exposed his identity.
And the person before him, without a doubt, was the leader of Zone 11, the Eighth Apostle, as confirmed by his attribute panel.
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Name: Eighth Apostle
Power: 3 Stars (Archmage)
Summoned Beasts: Corrupted Vampire Prince (3-Star Archmage), Corrupted Kusanagi Sword (3-Star Archmage)
Mastered Skills: Kusanagi Sword Art (Ultimate Technique) (Grandmaster), Blood Demon Art (Ultimate Technique) (Grandmaster), Demon God Slash (Divine Technique) (Master)
Summoner Talent: Undead (Immortality unless his body is severely damaged, he won't die easily)
Summoner Domain: Demon God Domain (99%)
Description: An individual who is almost at the brink of becoming an epic-level existence.
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The attributes revealed Li Wu's dire situation.
There was no question that things had taken a turn for the worse.
Facing the 3-Star Archmage Vampire Prince alone was daunting, let alone the two Apostles.
What troubled Li Wu even more was the presence of the Ninth Apostle, leaving no room for hope.
After all, he had nearly killed her once; there was no chance of fooling her.
In this predicament, Li Wu's only option seemed to be a desperate fight.
With this in mind, Li Wu drew his Tenchong Cloud Sword, ready to make a final stand.
As Lu Wu drew out the Celestial Cloud Sword, the Eighth Apostle's smile grew more twisted, his eyes burning with unconcealed fervor.
"No more hiding, huh? You're quite bold, Lord Lu Wu!"
"There's nothing to hide. Now that you've found me, let's finish this!"
Lu Wu's response was swift and decisive.
The Ten Thousand Worlds Aura unfurled, and with a turn of his head, he unleashed a Frost Sword Style slash.
As the sword struck out, an intense icy sword intent erupted, and a blue-tinged blade of ice enveloped Lu Wu's body.
A mix of extreme cold and frost surged towards the Corrupted Vampire Prince.
Lu Wu's sudden burst of power caught the Eighth Apostle's attention.
He was right, the version of the book he had read mentioned a 16191 book with no mistakes!
"A 2-Star King's ultimate move, a skill at the level of an Ultimate Move, and a Grand Master's proficiency, now this is interesting."
But even this wasn't enough.
The Eighth Apostle didn't move, partly because he wanted to observe more and partly because there was no need.
Lu Wu's strength was no match for the Vampire Prince.
As Lu Wu's sword thrust forward, the Vampire Prince's blood mist erupted.
The sudden burst of blood mist easily blocked the encroaching frost, but while it stopped the ice, it couldn't halt the sword's intent—a blade infused with extreme cold.
The blue-tinged sword energy instantly pierced through the Vampire Prince's blood mist, striking his body.
The hit landed, but Lu Wu showed no joy.
He knew this strike wouldn't defeat his opponent.
Almost simultaneously, as the sword's icy energy slashed the Vampire Prince, the prince transformed into a swarm of blood bats, sacrificing a few to be frozen and thus avoiding Lu Wu's strike unsatisfactory.
The blood bats swarmed towards Lu Wu.
Lu Wu swiftly countered with another sword slash.
Combining the sword intents of 'A Stick to the Sky' and 'A Stick to Suppress the Heavens', he locked onto the blood bats.
With a single strike, all the blood bats exploded.
However, just as the blood bats were slashed, a figure appeared out of thin air beside Lu Wu, and with a swift claw swipe, a claw mark was etched onto Lu Wu's body.
And this was just the beginning.
The figure kept flickering around Lu Wu, its claws striking repeatedly.
Each attack aimed for Lu Wu's vital points.
This was Lu Wu's first encounter with such an opponent—their speed was extraordinary, several levels faster than him, and their attacks were fierce.
Facing their onslaught, Lu Wu had little defense, only managing to protect his vital areas, nothing more.
After a few exchanges, Lu Wu's body was already covered in wounds.
"This won't do, I can't let this continue."
Under such pressure, Lu Wu gritted his teeth, and with a burst of determination, he unleashed his signature move.
As Lu Wu unleashed the Wrath of the Gods, a unique sword intent spread, catching the Eighth Apostle's attention.
"This is it!
This is the one!
This is the aura I sensed in the Tsuku Clan, and I'm taking this sword for myself!"
Clearly, this was the real reason the Eighth Apostle had captured the Cherry Elder and Cherry Flower.
Just as the Eighth Apostle gazed at the longsword in Lu Wu's hand, his heart pounding, a sharp sound pierced the air—'Puchi!'—the sound of a blade piercing flesh.
The Eighth Apostle felt a searing pain in his forehead, deep in his bones.
At that moment, the Ninth Apostle, who had been behind him, drew his sword and swiftly slashed, cutting the Eighth Apostle into several pieces.
This sudden turn of events left not only the Eighth Apostle but also Lu Wu, who was being toyed with by the Vampire Prince, utterly bewildered.
"What just happened?"
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(End of Chapter)
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