It was an unbelievable sight to look at, but a grand light shined out from the wide Coliseum that signified the passing of the fourth level!
This meant that this human, if he so chose, could receive the Bloodline of a Royal Vampye, something that only the extremely pure ruling beings that stood at the upper echelons of Vampyres had!
But would this human do such a thing? The question in the Guardian of Blood's mind answered itself as an enthusiastic voice rang out.
"Continue!"
The eyes of the Guardian narrowed as the human once again passed a level in a way he never thought was possible, not even taking a second to think about taking the obtained rewards as he directly charged ahead. He had called forth the challenge of the 5th level, which if passed would grant one the techniques of the Blood Progenitor himself!
'Is he actually a human? Could he be a genius of the Ancient Races that has come to play?'
The Guardian of Blood remained silent as many thoughts moved across his mind, acting and moving the long weapon he was holding to smash towards the ground once more, initiating the start of the 5th level as 20 powerful auras of Void Realm Blood Beasts rose from the surrounding Blood Lakes.
He chose not to have any thoughts of underestimation for this human that was somehow filled with an enormous amount of energy and was actually proficient in using Aether, simply watching on passively as he watched for any more surprises.
The Void Rank Blood Beasts spread out the moment they appeared, as if by memory, not wanting to be cl.u.s.tered together as they weaved close to the floating human. A more astute description of what occurred though would be that they tried to spread out, but this action was swiftly stopped at the Guardian of Blood heard a whisper of a voice call out.
[Portals of Terror].
OONG!
In the midst of the moving Blood Beasts, a dark portal letting out a dangerous atmosphere appeared as it released unique energies that spread out in a circular motion, going on to cover each of the Void Realm Blood Beasts that were trying to spread out...and simply yanked them back toward the portal as if tight ropes had bound them!
[Portals of Terror] [Portals of Terror] [Portals of Terror]
The Guardian of Blood thought he was ready for any ridiculous sight, but he still found himself shocked as he heard the whispers three more times, observing as a red, blue, and green portals appeared around the now tightly grouped up and struggling Blood Beasts as they exploded forth with destructive energies unique to the colors they held.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Chilling destructive energies that froze the defenses of the beasts reached them first, destructive poisonous energies that shredded away their remaining defenses hitting them after, as fiery red destructive energies were released from the red portal that completely disintegrated their bodies into nothingness thereafter.
Silence reigned in the Inheritance Grounds of the Blood Progenitor as a brilliant red light shone on the single human left on the wide Coliseum, signifying the successful passing of a level that had not been passed for the last hundreds of years.
"Wait."
The rumbling voice of the Guardian of Blood was released as he watched the lips of the human about to move and call out 'Continue' once again, but it could not let him do so as a warning had to be released before something drastic occurred.
Noah turned towards the gigantic crystallization of blood that was more than 30 meters as it spoke out once again.
"I applaud your stupendous battle strength and a once in a thousand years talent in energy and prowess. You would make a great addition to the forces of Vampyres in the future with the rewards you have already obtained."
The Guardian of Blood waved his hands a brilliant red light erupted out, revealing a resplendently glowing outline of numerous venous and arterial lines that connected to a blood red beating heart, showing a shining color of red sprinkled with gold.
"This is the Bloodline of a Royal Vampyre, something that very few beings have in this wide Novus Galaxy."
He waved his hands once again as this time, multiple sparkling red jewels appeared beside the humanoid outline of veins and arteries as he continued.
"And these are the Inheritance Stones that contain the techniques only privy to Royal Vampyres, and even the Absolute Technique of the Progenitor himself."
His gaze then focused on Noah as he spoke out the next words carefully.
"Please, take these rewards and become a strong force for the Vampyres of this age. Do not needlessly continue on to the last level. Because I can assure you, even with the stupendous battle prowess you have shown, you will not be able to pass it."
…!
"I implore you, take the rewards and leave. Leave while you still have your life."
A giant made of blood looked forth at the human floating in the air, a single smile that didn't seem to have an ounce of shame being the only thing meeting his imploring gaze!
Chapter 308 - See it to the End!
Noah heard the resounding words of the Guardian of Blood as he looked at the shining outline of numerous coagulating veins and arteries connected to a shimmering red heart that signified the Bloodline of the Royal Vampyres, something that the Vampyre King himself held alone in the Underworld!
The rewards of the 5th level gave one this Bloodline, and numerous techniques that were in these newly appearing Inheritance Stones. These alone were the rewards for clearing this last level! Noah's heart was now asking for, no- longing for, the rewards of the last level of this Inheritance of the Blood Progenitor!
It was not just greed for more, but simply because he needed strength and unique powers that he had never thought of before just to be able to stand against the force he wanted to go against. He needed strength that could be domineering to his enemies, similar to how he had dominated the numerous Blood Beasts on the past 5 levels just now.
He needed to be even more overpowered than he was right now!
"I will see this trial to the end!"
His strong voice reverberated through the expansive Coliseum as the Guardian of Blood looked at him silently, its voice ringing out only a moment later.
"It is impossible for you to clear the 6th level."
There was a firmness in its tone that seemed to be inviolable, it was a tone that was that of someone simply stating the truth!
"Human, you have continued to surprise me and you now even have the chance to take away the stupendous rewards of the Bloodline of a Vampyre Royalty, along with the Absolute Techniques of the Progenitor. You have earned my respect and wholeheartedly deserve the rewards for your amazing battle power, but I will once more advise you heavily against relinquishing your rewards and trying the last level."
The tone was firm, but had actually obtained a small ounce of pleading for this small genius in front of the Guardian of Blood that should not die after coming this far.
"I have nothing against you, and believe you will become a great character in the future with the abilities you have and the rewards you have gained from here. You joining the ranks of Vampyres makes you one of us, so I implore you once more...do not attempt the 6th level."
An impasse was reached as a Guardian did not want to see a genius about to join the forces of Vampyres waste his life away, while the genius believed in himself so much so that nothing would stand in his way to obtain the ultimate prize!
Noah took a calm break in the skies of the expansive Coliseum as he turned his eyes away from the shining and pulsating Bloodline being advertised in front of him, the even more seductive inheritance stones holding unknown techniques fading from his sight as he focused on the Guardian of Blood and stated once more.
"I will see this trial to the end."
It was a voice of calm and conviction, one that knew exactly what it wanted!
OOOOM!
Essence reverberated as the Guardian of Blood adopted an impassive face, standing up straight as its imposing 30 meters came to be even more pronounced. It smashed d
own the long spear in its hands once more as the numerous lakes of blood around the Inheritance Grounds trembled, the blood contained within the lakes shooting out as they all went towards one direction- towards the tremendously large giant!
WAA!
Majestic waves of power erupted as the numerous lines of blood wrapped around the Guardian of Blood, coming together to exquisitely create a glistening suit of armor inlaid with ancient runes. The spear in its hands trembled as it became even wider, the spear end becoming even sharper as it shone with a bloodthirsty hue.
"The Inheritance Grounds that Master left behind are not just a place for young Vampyres to upgrade their Bloodline purity and gain more techniques."
Waves of power released from the body that was now fully covered with armor all around, a transformation complete as the Guardian of Blood that had no aura all this time...had actually gained one!
"Ultimately, it was Master's goal to find a once in a lifetime genius who fit his conditions, obtaining everything he left behind as he would task them with the task of returning the splendor of Vampyres to the center stage once more."
SHAA!
The Guardian of Blood waved its tremendously long spear forward as waves that left ruptures in space spread out, its spear pointing directly towards Noah!
"If you were a Vampyre to begin with, if the rules of this Inheritance Ground allowed me to use loopholes, you might have been that genius who would have taken Master's mantle. But...the difficulty is multiplied for you, thus for the final stage...you shall face me."
WAAA!
Majesty spread out as the Guardian of Blood took a unique stance, the spear in its hand gleaming and calling for blood as it seemed ready to pierce everything in front of it in an instant!
Noah floated in the skies as bloody winds billowed around him, his gaze fully taking in this newly armored Guardian of Blood as the immense aura it was letting out was one at the Soul Forging Realm!
Not Saint, not Void, but at the Soul Rank!
Noah had come across a few Soul Rank beings in the past few days since leaving the First Realm of Hell, but none of them came even close to the feeling of immensity he was feeling as he observed this Guardian in front of him.
Yet, even with this exceedingly dangerous development, even with the knowledge of he was standing against him and stupendous rewards out of his wildest dreams...a wide smile covered his face!
This was because he knew that the things he worked hardest to obtain, would be the ones that have immense value. From the words of the Guardian of Blood, the rewards for clearing this last stage...would be truly immense.
But the question still remained, how would a being at the Saint Rank fare against someone two levels higher, someone that was now furious at not being listened to and was using their full permitted power in the battle?
"Hooo…"
Noah breathed out calmly in the face of this terrifying aura at the Soul Forging Realm that did not scare him one bit. The only thing on his mind was a few thoughts that were shocking to imagine.
'I guess this is as good a time as any to test that out.'
A grand expression covered Noah's face as essence began to erupt all around him, beginning a transformation himself as his gaze focused on the Guardian of Blood that would erupt at any time!
Chapter 309 - Shocking! Outrageous! Obscene!
Two gazes locked onto one another on the Inheritance Grounds of the Blood Progenitor. One was emotionless as they waited for the small being in the skies to get ready, the other was filled with calm and unknown confidence!
RUMBLE!
Essence converged and exploded as Noah activated the [Morph] ability of the Lesser Cthulhu, his body rapidly expanding as the humongous form of the terrible entity began to erupt out of nowhere.
Eyes that released stupendous red lights soon came into being as his body's musculature was rapidly changed, glorious wings palpating with Aether erupting from his back, his body becoming more than 20 meters tall as he gained the terrifying appearance of the Lesser Cthulhu!
The Guardian of Blood looked at this form with a slight surprise, but his gaze remained impassive as he knew that even this would not be enough to stand against him. He shook his head sorrowfully at the thought of killing such a tremendous genius who could even tap into the power of something even he did not understand.
The tentacles and feelers on the lower half of the Lesser Cthulhu's face palpated with energy as Noah wasn't done, enacting what he had termed in his mind as the first trump card he could play in unforeseen situations!
OOOM!
Reddish clouds began to gather in the bloody atmosphere as they seemed to have sensed the appearance of something, Noah's now strong body reverberating as his voice chanted softly, [Arch Demon Lord Transformation].
[Arch Demon Lord Transformation] :: The user can turn into the Arch Demon Lord; this will quadruple the strength and cost efficiency of all Sin and Demon skills. It will also double the efficiency and strength of all other skills used by the user during the transformation.
The words were distinct, barely a whisper, but their result was tremendous as something outrageous unfolded because of them.
RUMBLE!
Space quaked at the arrival of something never heard of nor seen before as Noah's body that had transformed into the Lesser Cthulhu...transformed yet again as two transformation skills were cast at the same time.
Yes! This was the trump card that Noah was testing the efficacy of for the first time! If he were to combine the transformations of the ability of the <
The two skills were from completely different origins, and could not be even combined under skill combination, but he could activate the both of them at the same time!
RUMBLE!
Essence moved chaotically as the body of the Lesser Cthulhu became even larger, tendrils of red energy beginning to mix with the blue-purple Aether as something unstable and unknown was created.
RIIP!
From his back, enormous red wings no lesser than the first two erupted as the grandiose sight of four extremely expansive wings unfolded on his back.
Destructive energies erupted out as just below the stout arms of the Lesser Cthulhu, two red arms filled with devilish runic inscriptions erupted out while the body continued to become ever larger. The size now towered over 30 meters as an engulfing roar erupted out from this new being, destructive energies being released as chaotic elemental storms began raging!
"OOOOOOOOOOH!"
A bestial roar of power and defiance rocked the Inheritance Ground of the Blood Progenitor as a newly appearing beast announced itself.
The face was even more terrifying than before, four pairs of eyes actually appearing on it as two pairs shining red and blue were in the front, and another two pairs shining a glorious dark purple were on the side of the face as they moved in a grotesque manner!
Atop this face, two devilish horns had erupted out as they raised to the skies, screaming in defiance as the size of these horns finally made this new form that Noah had taken...actually pass the Guardian of Blood in size, with the both of them just over 30 meters.
The waves of destructive power gradually settled down as the two beings looked at one another, the Guardian of Blood looking closely at his opponent as a barely discernable whisper released from him.
'Maybe…'
A whisper, and that was it as he finally moved, his fearsome body erupting with power as it defied common sense and turned into a streak of red light towards the transformed monstrosity in front of it!
The monstrosity, Noah, actually closed his many eyes as he relished the feeling of tremendous power that only seemed to increase with every passing second.
'This...Ahh!'
A feeling of elation as if he was going in the right direction passed through his mind as even without opening his eyes, he could s
ee the streak of light that was the Guardian of Blood slowly near his position.
This streak of light was coming insanely fast, and yet from his many closed eyes and chaotic energies around him, he was actually watching and following it! He folded his four hands into fists as dense destructive energies permeated through him, moving as he directly aimed to strike at the sharpest point of the coming streak that was the Guardian of Blood.
Baleful energies of Aether rumbled as they followed commands, wrapping around Noah's arms as they went on to meet the dreadful streak of light.
BOOOOOOOOOM!!!
A spark, an explosion of ultimate proportions was ignited as space shattered and collapsed the moment the two forces met!
Boom! Boom!
Two separate mini-explosions resounded as the Guardian of Blood and Noah smashed into the complete opposite ends of the Inheritance Grounds that were miles wide. The Guardian of Blood felt strong vibrations carry from his spear and into his body as he felt chaotic energies run through him, while Noah's four hands were shredded as bony and fleshy protrusions that were healing at a speed visible to the n.a.k.e.d eye could be seen.
The locations they landed in exploded out as they moved towards each other once more.
"Haha!"
Joyful booming laughter was released from the monstrous form that Noah took as he valiantly rose into the skies and changed positions with a simple flap of his four wings. Energies of baleful Aether continued to gather and disperse around the wings and all over his body as he continued to move. He was only moving speedily, but he felt like he was teleporting as a single flap would fold the space around him and he would instantly appear at the next location!
BOOM!
Another collision occurred in the wide Inheritance Grounds of the Blood Progenitor as a battle of ridiculous proportions unfolded.
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