Chapter 277

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Chapter 277: Just at this Moment

Blood Fury, a refined bloodline technique that only Dragonborns can use.

This was Liliana’s unique technique, inspired by her mentor’s sudden idea and improved based on a setting from a novel.

Initially, it was an absurd idea; the strength of a Dragonborn’s lineage was predetermined from the beginning and couldn’t be enhanced through acquired means.

However, this move had actually been realized.

But only Liliana has learned this lineage refining technique. She once reached the fifth tier of the Blood Rage, temporarily sacrificing her human form to become an ancient dragon. She commanded storms and thunder, destroying three thousand Holy Decree Army of the Sacred Religion and one thousand angel legions.

Other Dragonborn have tried to learn, but they all failed. The side effects were too severe, causing them to lose their rationality and become purely instinct-driven weapons of slaughter.

Perhaps it’s because of Liliana’s unique lineage that she was able to learn. Being a higher-level heroic spirit and a top-tier Dragonborn, she could ignore the backlash and impulsive urges caused by the Blood Rage and other side effects.

Records of the Blood Rage exist in literature, but after five hundred years, this incredible skill should have been lost. Where did this village girl learn it from?

Liliana was not very skilled at using her powers, but when she unleashed her powerful bloodline, her strength, speed, agility, and reflexes were instantly enhanced. Instead of maintaining her elevated state for a long time, she found it easier to switch on and off, keeping her opponents guessing.

Liliana could elevate her bloodline to the third level in just a second, and then revert back to normal.

Sasha kept her eyes fixed on the arena, not wanting to miss any action. A strong intuition told her that today might be the day.

…

"That punch was strong and powerful," Chi Xuan’s face was shattered, but he paid no attention to the blood dripping from his wounds. Instead, he let out a deep laugh, saying, "But your anger will only satisfy me!"

Little Qiongqi unleashed its demonic power and its appearance began to change.

Demons were always demons and did not intentionally take on human form. The reason they transformed into humans was mainly to capture the natural intelligence of humans.

Also, in today’s world, there are many different races, and humans are the most intelligent among all creatures. So, any race will instinctively resemble humans in appearance.

Dragons are like this, demons are like this, and even gods are like this. However, appearance is just appearance, their essence is still completely different.

Chi Xuan tore off his disguise and transformed into a more inhuman form. He looked extremely fierce and terrifying. In the alliance of monsters and demons, where they are already the majority, this is not considered too exaggerated. What is exaggerated is his dark demonic power, which seems to burn like a raging fire.

They began to fight again. The physical strength of Dragonborn and Qiongqi is much stronger than that of other races. Fist against fist, they collide and create shockwaves. The air ripples, causing turbulent and changing air pressure.

And then, they continued to fight without stopping.

Michelle didn’t know fancy fighting techniques, so she resorted to using violence. Little Qiongqi, on the other hand, chose to unleash its animalistic instincts. Their combined efforts created a fierce battle, with punches and kicks flying. The air was compressed and released repeatedly, creating a powerful wave of air.

The students were stunned. They couldn’t believe this was a fight between mages.

It wasn’t really a fight between mages.

Suddenly, Michelle kicked towards Chi Xuan, but he blocked the attack. Little Qiongqi smirked, "You can’t… ah!"

Michelle stomped on his other foot with force.

She was wearing high heels with hard and thick soles. She purposely made them that way to hurt people.

Usually, only children would resort to hair-pulling and stomping on feet in a fight.

Michelle didn’t care about these norms. After stomping on his foot, she grabbed Chi Xuan’s hair and forcefully smashed his head against the ground, then lifted it up and repeated the action.

Letting go of his hand, Michelle patted the broken red hair in her palm and said with disgust, "Your hair is so greasy, how long has it been since you last washed it? Maybe I should just pull it all out."

Chi Xuan stood up from the ground and touched his bald patch on the top of his head.

Even Little Qiongqi, who usually enjoyed being hit, angrily blew out some white breath and said, "Are you trying to provoke me?"

It growled lowly, "You have succeeded!"

The descendants of Lord Qiongqi in the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom were not just pretty decorations. He was not the only one, as every ruler needed to gather enough followers, including children who could help them.

There is no need to repeat the story of "King Wen of Zhou" that too Gongwang had already told.

Chi Xuan is Lord Qiongqi’s fifth child and third son. He doesn’t have outstanding abilities like his siblings and he is too young. He was sent to Europa early for training and to take care of other protégés, while also trying to win over some monsters and lay a foundation for the future.

Chi Xuan has always wanted to follow the principles of courtesy and humility, so he intentionally suppresses his instincts. Qiongqi is a fierce monster and has the upper hand when it comes to animalistic traits. Once in this state, it’s easy to lose control.

And so, the balance is disrupted!

Even a first-order Dragonborn with explosive blood can’t withstand the violent power unleashed by Qiongqi. Michelle is pushed back, her battle clothes torn apart, and three claw marks extend from her hand to her forearm, causing her fair skin to turn bloody and blurred.

Strong winds sweep across the ground as Little Qiongqi spreads its wings.

As the saying goes, "Like a tiger with wings," and Qiongqi is exactly a tiger with wings.

The wind roars like a tiger, fierce and powerful.

Chi Xuan licked the blood on his palm and said, "It tastes really good."

Although many people frowned upon it, taking the opponent’s life force in the duel arena was a common practice.

Some blood descendants who weren’t afraid of being disliked would even sneak up behind their opponents during fights, jump up, and bite their necks to suck their blood. Although they could win, the price might be getting sick from the impure blood of the opponent.

But Qiongqi didn’t have to worry about this. The Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom still held onto the habit of consuming blood, and their stomachs were as strong as those from the Ming Country who ate the periodic table.

"You can’t defeat me," Chi Xuan sneered, "just like Bai Ze couldn’t save her country."

Michelle pressed her bleeding arm and said, "Can you please be quiet?"

"No, because I am delighted. I thought I would meet her when I came to the Tulip Academy, but it turns out she has already left," Chi Xuan raised an eyebrow, "or perhaps she escaped from humiliation?"

"… Michelle’s hand exerted force, her muscles tightened, and the pain intensified, causing her blood to flow faster.

"Are you panicking? But what’s the use, leaving Europa but unable to return to the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom. She couldn’t even die in her homeland."

Chi Xuan squinted his eyes, looking down on her, and began mocking her deliberately. His words were meant to provoke her, and the angrier Michelle became, the stronger his feedback.

Gritting her teeth, Michelle remembered Chao Lu’s hurried departure, her panic, and helplessness.

She felt a strong anger in her heart, towards Chi Xuan, towards the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom thousands of miles away, and towards a world that did not allow a girl to live a peaceful life.

On the day she bid farewell to Chao Lu, she didn’t know it could be a final goodbye. She didn’t even think of any proper farewell words.

And now, she has no way to express herself. Maybe she’s not here anymore, already sunk into the icy depths.

Regret, guilt, and sadness slowly stained her emotions."

In the midst of the duel, Michelle tried to clear her mind, but she couldn’t help but get lost in her thoughts. Even though she knew that these thoughts were the result of the opponent’s interference, she couldn’t hide the deep darkness within her.

Chi Xuan said, "This is the truth of the world, little girl. The strong trample over the weak, just like now. You are not her, and you should be grateful for that, otherwise your fate would be…"

"I don’t want to hear it," Michelle interrupted.

Chi Xuan noticed a subtle change. Michelle’s anger hadn’t lessened, but her sadness and guilt quickly faded.

Michelle took a deep breath. She felt that it was time to end this. If things continued like this, her blood pressure would not hold up anymore.

She decided to use her trump card, which she had already used before, but this would be the first time she would use it in public.

The Golden Engraving was both beautiful and dazzling, just like its name. Once it was used, it would become a part of her.

From now on, she would no longer be dark gray like lead, but shining like gold, transforming into a true genius for all to admire.

But…

The person she was waiting for didn’t come back.

The person who granted her this brilliance is also not here.

How lonely it is.

She didn’t indulge in or enjoy this vanity; she just wanted to avenge her friends and show that person her growth.

Unfortunately, this wish is destined to be unrealized, leaving behind regrets.

She couldn’t wait for these two people, even though she had tried very hard to delay time.

"Please look at me, even if you’re not by my side…"

Michelle, her eyes filled with golden light, spoke these words like a prayer. The golden light wove together, illuminating the void behind the girl with a shimmering golden glow. The clear and flawless light resonated with the golden tree, causing the people of Gaodeng City to look up at its majestic presence. They could hear the gentle and ancient rustling of the golden leaves, as if it was a sound of joy.

Bathed in the golden light, Michelle felt as though she was about to become holy, with the sacred mark imprinted deep in her eyes. The endless magic converged into a river.

She looked towards Little Qiongqi, sensing a feeling of unease rising within Chi Xuan. He was about to unleash his second most powerful ability, but it was too late.

In an instant, the whole place was covered in a golden light. The fangs of the dragon pierced through the beast’s chest, turning it into a lifeless heap of flesh and bones. Little Qiongqi could not move.

Michelle stepped on the ground where Chi Xuan landed, and a faint sense of aloofness and divinity filled her golden eyes.

"You’re right…the strong stepping on the weak is an eternal truth, just like it is right now."

Chi Xuan couldn’t say anything, closing his eyes with a mix of satisfaction and dissatisfaction, and then he lost consciousness as the Death Forbidden Holy Domain was activated.

The sixth battle came to an end.

After a brief silence, cheers erupted like a wave, engulfing the entire arena. Students raised their voices in joy, while professors stood up and applauded.

Amidst the applause and thunderous applause, there was one person sitting quietly, lost in thought.

A deep shadow covered Sasha’s eyes, and she murmured in her dreams, "Golden…"

The storm was just beginning.