Chapter 239: Unforeseen Even (1/2)

t [Volume 4 – Perpetual Conflict]

The wound on Nighteye’s palm wasn’t very big. Her blood was similarly drawn towards the door in a ribbon-like stream, but it was evidently different from Twilight’s with strands of gold mixed into it.

Twilight’s expression grew dismal after seeing this. Both their bloodlines had been thoroughly stimulated by the sanguineous door. Thus, in the eyes of all these council members, it became obvious that there was a difference between the strength of their bloodlines.

An imposing growl was suddenly heard from the boundless space beyond the door just as the ribbon of blood came into contact with it.

The howl seemingly broke through space to invade the altar hall, whereupon the auras of all those major characters fell abruptly as if the peaks of a mountain range had been shaved off. Even that indomitable and majestic figure was suddenly shortened by a third.

They soon came to and realized that it was a strand of consciousness left behind by Andruil. It actually able to subdue the numerous council members here. From this, it was obvious how strong the Black-Winged Monarch was at his peak!

Afterwards, several origin arrays on the door began to light up; the rate was much faster than Twilight’s.

Within the blink of an eye, all the origin arrays on the door were activated, whereupon a gigantic eye slowly materialized at its center. It spun around and swept its gaze over everyone present.

Everyone was overcome by an earth-shattering pressure as the gaze fell upon them. The stronger the council member, the greater the pressure. The pressure upon the younger generation was much lighter.

Almost half the council members couldn’t withstand the gaze sweeping over them and were forced to retreat several steps.

Standing dejectedly in the crowd, Twilight’s eyes suddenly lit up as she discovered something odd. She actually didn’t feel any pressure as the eye swept over her despite her diminished vitality. Consequently, she began to ponder.

The giant eye finally fell on Nighteye—even its pupil was taller than her—the cold and lifeless gaze turned much gentler as a deep voice rang out.

“My descendant, you, child, who possess the same bloodline as I—you have finally arrived. For this day I have waited a whole millennium! Now, accept my gift and prepare to inherit my destiny. May the darkness be with you, my child.”

The darkness in the depths of the eye began to flow and, within the blink of an eye, spread out to form a seemingly endless pathway connected to an unknown location.

A drop of sanguineous radiance lit up in the deepest parts of this pathway, following which several red gems gushed out like a spring.

Jotun suddenly let out a resounding scream, “Origin blood! Great Monarch Andruil’s origin blood!”

Apart from a number of senior council members, the others frantically soared into the air to intercept the flying red gems.

Each origin blood crystal could produce a descendant with Andruil’s bloodline. Although they would be much weaker than his direct descendant Twilight and incomparable to Nighteye’s awakened prime bloodline, their chances at becoming a marquis, or even a duke, was much higher.

Andruil left a whole seven crystals of origin blood. It was likely that a lot of disputes would ensue regarding their distribution. Even the 12 ancient clans wouldn’t let go of such a readily-available marquis position.

Just as the crowd was busy intercepting the origin blood crystals, an inexplicable sensation emerged throughout the whole underground capital. It was a pensive, ancient, and tyrannical intent, comparable to the sudden descent of a ferocious ancient beast.

A golden radiance lit up in the deepest parts of the giant eye!

“The core array!!!” Ge Shitu’s loud shout roused those who were busy intercepting the crystals.

Suddenly, all eyes were focused on the mass of golden light.

Not only did the council members not advance, but, on the contrary, they immediately landed and completely withdrew out of the altar’s range. The younger generation also retreated along with their elders.

No one dared to ignore Great Monarch Andruil’s consciousness after experiencing his might. The Evernight Council had found certain records proven to be Andruil’s own handwriting. It was clearly stated therein that the core array would choose a master on its own. Only a person with Andruil’s bloodline and one of sufficient purity would have the qualifications to wield it.

The eyes of all council members were aflame, but none of them dared to attempt a forceful collection. This core array was related to the birth of a grand magnum—if the dark faction could gain control of it, they would be able to completely suppress the human race. It was a major change that would completely shift the power balance between the two factions.

Additionally, there were high hopes that it could, one day, confront the Red Spider Lily directly. If anyone were to forcefully collect the array and, as a result, destroy the inheritance, the commanding Evernight Council Powerhouses would be the first to tear the bastard apart.

According to the agreed-upon procedure, only Nighteye and Ge Shitu would remain near the altar. Nighteye would be responsible for collecting the core array with her awakened bloodline power while Ge Shitu would provide support from the side.

The golden light leapt out of the eye and hovered in the air for a moment.

Everyone held their breath at that moment and their hearts almost skipped a beat.

It was at this time that a figure suddenly leapt up high and pounced towards the golden light.

It was Twilight!

She charged like a bolt of lightning, shouting, “It’s mine! It belongs only to me!”

Killing intent flashed across Nighteye’s countenance as Twilight’s flying figure was reflected within her eyes. The highly excited Twilight suddenly felt a sense of indescribable danger. She immediately erupted with origin power and forcefully clashed with Nighteye’s attack mid-air.

Twilight’s charging momentum was disrupted as she hovered in the air and coughed out a mouthful of fresh blood. Nighteye who was on the ground also let out a muffled groan and staggered back a few steps. Her face had gone pale and two streams of blood were trickling down the corners of her eyes.

In this contest, Nighteye was actually on par with Twilight who was already a champion.