The leader of the Oni Clan, "Osho," has always had one goal: Adam Anglewid.
In fact, in order to capture Adam, Osho didn't hesitate to declare war on Yamata no Orochi, aiming to create a diversion and implement a strategy to separate Adam from the rest.
But... why exactly? Caesar felt confused, his gaze uncertain as he looked at Adam, whose expression remained unreadable.
The information he remembered about Cassell College flooded his mind, but only deepened his doubts. If Adam's bloodline was truly just an ordinary "B" rank, why would Osho go to such lengths, laying out such a huge plan?
Wait, no, the real problem now is Adam Anglewid himself! This guy's Word Soul is just... too bizarre.
Caesar's forehead tensed, veins standing out, and his golden eyes burned fiercely, clearly exerting every bit of his energy. But still, nothing changed. His body refused to obey him. Even something as simple as pulling the trigger was impossible.
Beside him, Chu Zihang seemed to have made some kind of decision.
Suddenly, his already intense golden eyes grew even brighter, as if they were burning with an eternal flame.
Twisted veins bulged beneath his skin, and the temperature around him spiked. The air warped visibly, centered around Chu Zihang.
The intense heat caused a fierce, overwhelming aura to radiate from him, accompanied by a low growl that seemed to seep from between clenched teeth. The entire room was filled with it.
"Is this... the Lionheart Society's Blood Rage?" Caesar instantly recognized it. That was the Lionheart Society's secret technique, "Blood Rage."
This technique allowed one to temporarily increase the purity of dragon blood within their body.
However, the side effects were severe.
Not only would it shorten one's lifespan, but if the dragon blood exceeded a critical threshold, it could lead to a complete loss of consciousness, transforming the user into a "Death Servitor." This made it an extremely dangerous technique.
One should never use "Blood Rage" unless it was absolutely necessary.
But now, Chu Zihang clearly had no choice. Under the control of Adam's Word Soul, he could only activate "Blood Rage" in an attempt to break free from the restraints.
"Blood Rage!"
In an instant, the room's temperature soared dramatically.
The air began to distort under the intense heat, and the nearby furniture and carpet had already started to catch fire.
"Put him down."
With the power of Blood Rage, Chu Zihang's golden eyes shone brightly, like blazing torches.
His strength multiplied, veins and blood vessels bulging out all over his body. A savage aura spread throughout the room. He stepped forward, forcing Adam back, and his sheer force caused the ground beneath him to crack with a mournful groan.
Cracks spread across the floor like a spiderweb, reaching up the walls and ceiling.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The ground collapsed beneath his weight, but Chu Zihang took a full step forward. His golden eyes flared, releasing a blinding light.
The whole room seemed to shake. The terrifying pressure, combined with the scorching heat, made Caesar feel like he could hardly breathe. His skin was so dry it was almost cracking.
Bang~
Another loud, steady thud.
Chu Zihang's movements froze again. In Adam's golden eyes, his gaze was like a bright torch.
"Interesting technique," said Osho, watching with amusement. "It briefly increases the purity of the bloodline to enhance strength." He seemed to understand the general concept of 'Blood Rage,' even if he didn't know the full details.
With a light laugh, he added, "But unfortunately, struggling is meaningless in the face of 'Adam Anglewid's' Word Soul."
"Isn't his Word Soul the 'Mental Reflection' from sequence 36?" Caesar interjected.
According to the academy's records, it was a Word Soul that could sense hostility and perform light hypnosis through prolonged observation. But from the current effects, it didn't seem as simple as described in the records!
"Of course not," Osho responded, clearly in a good mood. "I should thank you all from Cassell. If it weren't for you, I might never have found this child."
"So, what exactly is his Word Soul?" Caesar tried to shift the conversation, hoping to gain more useful information.
Osho's eyes gleamed with mockery, as if he, controlling Adam, didn't mind revealing a little secret. "Adam Anglewid's Word Soul comes from the noble 'White Dragon Emperor.'"
"The... White Dragon Emperor?!"
In the Dragon Clan genealogy course, He was described as the greatest creation of the 'Black Dragon Emperor,' possessing an indescribable divinity.
For a long period, the Dragon Clan was ruled by both the Black Dragon Emperor and the White Dragon Emperor.
However, for unknown reasons, the White Dragon Emperor eventually betrayed the Black Dragon Emperor.
The Black Dragon Emperor used immense power to destroy him, nailing him to the Sky Copper Pillar and casting him into the roaring icy sea.
The 'White Dragon Emperor' who was thought to be gone—left behind a bloodline?!
This news shocked Chu Zihang and Caesar, stirring up a storm in their hearts. The puzzles from before seemed to have been solved.
No wonder Osho ordered the Oni Clan to declare war on Yamata no Orochi. It was to obtain the bloodline of the 'White Dragon Emperor'!
"Then, goodbye."
Osho tapped the gong lightly, and Adam, who was under control, followed him out the door.
"No! I can't let him take Adam!" Caesar's pupils dilated, and his golden eyes flashed with blood-red veins. "I didn't want to use this, but I have no other choice!"
If Osho took Adam Anglewid, no one knew what terrifying things would happen next.
Whatever the case, it wouldn't be good!
"Blood Rage!"
Caesar activated his Blood Rage, and the spell changed.
Perhaps it was Adam's power, most of it used to suppress Chu Zihang. He easily broke free from the control and manipulated the air to create a violent storm: "Vampire Kamaitachi!"
Suddenly, a wild wind erupted in the room, and a violent storm transformed into sharp blades, like a series of cutting wheels, flying toward Osho.
Second Phase of Blood Rage!
At the same time, Chu Zihang pushed the Blood Rage technique to its second stage.
A layer of fine, green scales appeared on his skin. His red-golden eyes seemed to contain flowing molten lava, and his muscle density greatly increased.
He broke free from the control, stomping the ground with the power of a beast, shattering the floor and charging forward like a violent storm.
Bang!
Osho struck the gong again, this time with urgency and impatience.
"Stop!"
As Chu Zihang charged forward, Adam remained expressionless, his voice cold and indifferent.
At this moment, not only Chu Zihang but even Caesar could feel the overwhelming pressure from deep within their souls, accompanied by a roar that seemed to come from a dragon, striking their mental world.
"How despicable..."
Chu Zihang gritted his teeth, enduring the agonizing pain in his mind, and continued to push forward.
But just as he took half a step, a more intense mental shock surged from Adam's pale golden eyes, like an invisible tsunami. It carried the force of a mighty thunderstorm, crashing into his island of consciousness with brutal, violent waves.
Chu Zihang's vision immediately went dark, and he fainted.
As he fell into the darkness, he seemed to faintly see a massive, gray-white dragon, its pale golden vertical pupils reflecting the image of the fifteen-year-old version of himself.
"Dad..."
After a soft, unconscious whisper, Chu Zihang completely lost consciousness.
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