Chapter 815


Chapter 245: The Gift of Power

“Go report the situation to the Duke, tell him enemies have invaded the ritual site!”

A Bloodline Youth, who seemed to be the leader, waved his hand back. Immediately, another female Bloodline, dressed in ceremonial attire and standing closest to the inner side, nodded in understanding, suddenly turning to dash toward the silver patterns that had just illuminated on the wall, disappearing in the surrounding glow.

Clearly, this was a special passage built within the so-called ritual site to deal with emergencies.

This place had undoubtedly been managed by the blood clan for a long time.

Vilyric didn’t stop her companion from leaving to send the news; while it was an unexpected find to locate a blood clan stronghold deep in the western mountains of the Sanos Province, at this point, she no longer had the leisure to slowly play hide and seek with these guys.

From the current situation, it was almost confirmed that some members of the blood clan had collaborated with the Killing Monarch, which meant that the forbidden curse of the “Reverse Cross Blood” that had appeared in the Saint Bergon Mountains was undoubtedly linked to these masters of blood magic.

Due to Edwina’s influence, Vilyric viewed herself as still being on the side of the Sacred Kingdom’s camp, though only at a level of casually dipping her toes in, too lazy to bother with those who were far beneath her. However, if any flies or mosquitoes decided to buzz around her face, the Priestess wouldn’t mind swatting them away.

Perhaps out of caution, those few Bloodline members only stayed near the blood pool, maintaining a vigilant posture without initiating any attacks. But Vilyric had no intention of continuing to waste time on a standoff.

She exchanged a glance with the Little Dragon Daughter beside her, who promptly nodded and raised her wrist.

Just then, however, Xi Fu Lin suddenly stepped forward, turning her back to the three women as she moved to the front.

“Let me handle this; these life-degrading villains should be punished by the Life Goddess herself.”

“Uh?”

Though she didn’t say it out loud, the Life Goddess could naturally sense the curious glances coming from behind her and the slightly confused voice of Miss White Fox.

“Don’t worry; while I’m temporarily borrowing this child’s body, Tilysha is not as weak as you think. She just doesn’t know how to utilize her power; in fact, she’s already more than capable of dealing with most petty thugs.”

“Since you put it that way…”

With another exchanged glance, the Little Dragon Daughter who had just prepared to take action could only retreat with a huff.

“Thanks, it’ll be quick, I promise.”

As she spoke, a soft divine aura began to emanate from the blue-haired girl, a certain intangible will seeming to spread outward. Tilysha lifted her wrist upward in a vague gesture.

Clearly, the Bloodlines were not complacent because of the girl’s seemingly delicate appearance. Seeing the girl’s inexplicable actions, their expressions changed, and they were about to launch a surprise attack with their bat-like wings!

However, in the next moment—

“Grow.”

The girl snapped her fingers lightly.

“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Five thick, blood-colored vines burst forth from the earth beneath the blood pool, resembling giant serpents!

“What, what!?”

Those vines seemed to have evolved from the roots of some blood-red giant tree, becoming even thicker, more agile, and resilient. They surged like furious pythons, simultaneously binding and throwing down the enemies scattered in different areas, their weapons forcefully snatched and flung far away.

Caught completely off guard by an attack from such an unexpected direction—or perhaps the roots controlled by Xi Fu Lin had become too powerful—these elite Bloodlines, who were evidently strong, found themselves utterly deprived of resistance, tumbling to the ground like rolling gourds.

“Whoa!”

“Damn, what kind of bizarre magic is this!”

“Ugh… The blood tree is out of control?”

Filtering out the panicked shouts of the Bloodlines, the Goddess turned back after swiftly subduing all her foes, a playful smile appearing on Tilysha’s face.

“See? I wasn’t wrong, was I?”

“Ugh… you haven’t changed at all.”

Vilyric finally understood.

The reason Xi Fu Lin rushed to take action was not only due to the rationale she just mentioned but also likely out of concern that the Little Dragon Daughter might directly smash these “life forms” into pulp.

Even as enemies, the Life Goddess still cherished every life she encountered, an experience Miss White Fox had felt once more.

“…You merely toyed with a few small fry, and you’re already claiming credit.”

In response to this playful jab from the Little Dragon Daughter, Xi Fu Lin didn’t brush it off this time.

“Oh? You can’t say that, little one. These enemies may not be powerful, but that’s only relative to you and me.”

“What I just used was Tilysha’s own power; in terms of her current level, she’s hardly any stronger than any of these Bloodlines. My easy victory comes from the skills and wisdom accumulated over long ages; that’s the key to defeating stronger foes, you know.”

“Huh? You’re really brave to say that; how about we test it out sometime?”

“Hmm, if it’s a friendly spar, I have no objections, just keep in mind your master should have a space portal left on my side…”

“Enough!”

Seeing the conversation diverting into a direction of an imminent duel, Miss White Fox, though confused by the sudden shift, quickly reacted and halted the dialogue before they really set a time for the “spar.”

“I said, that’s enough! Can we please observe the occasion here?”

The Little Dragon Daughter could be a bit capricious, but what was Xi Fu Lin doing? Why was she suddenly pushing back?

Noticing the odd look cast her way by Vilyric, the divine being raised her hands with an innocent expression, as if to say, “Just joking, don’t take it so seriously.”

But soon, the Goddess reined in her playful demeanor, regaining the dignified composure reserved for a life deity.

“Alright, let’s put the cheerful atmosphere aside for now; we still have issues to resolve.”

Perhaps finding the ruckus caused by the Bloodlines a bit noisy, in just a moment, those bound like zongzi had their mouths sealed tightly by the agility of the blood tree’s roots, controlled by Xi Fu Lin, leaving them only able to “mumble” as they exchanged wide-eyed glances with one another.

After a moment of thought, Vilyric approached the Bloodline Youth who had sent his companions to report back, clearly the highest-ranking individual among the blood clan present.

Without any unnecessary words, Miss White Fox simply pet the head of the little pink-haired succubus who had returned to her original form and pointed at the Bloodline youth on the ground.

“Little Eudora, can you try to charm this guy like before?”

“Okay, big sister White Fox ~”

Nodding obediently, the little succubus crouched down and locked her tempting purple gaze with the targeted Bloodline, whose expression was furrowed in confusion.

“Big brother, can I ask you to listen to what I have to say?”

“Hmph!”

Reflected in the Bloodline’s unique crimson slit pupils, a hint of pink glow appeared, and for a brief moment, a trace of confusion flickered across his face, but soon after, the blood light bursting from deep within his eyes dispelled it violently!

“Ugh!”

Struck as if by some invisible force, Eudora tumbled backward but was immediately caught by Vilyric, while Miss White Fox swiftly intervened with her other hand to crush the unseen connection that had formed between them.

Watching as the Bloodline Youth found his voice stifled yet a trace of disdain seeped into his pupils, Miss White Fox pondered.

“Not bad; no wonder they made you the leader.”

“This is… the power granted to you by that guy behind us, right?”