"The mission is finally coming, isn't it?" Lin Lei turned to look at Sorhaus and said apologetically, "Sorhaus, I'm going to see the Grand Elder now."
Sorhaus's expression turned serious, and he said quickly, "Lin Lei, the Grand Elder wouldn't summon you without reason. This time, there's a very good chance she wants you to fight against the Eight Great Families. Lin Lei, you really need to be careful. Those Eight Great Families are truly powerful."
To have pushed the Four Great Beast Families to this point—if not for the Azure Blue Mansion Master, the Four Great Beast Families might have been completely wiped out. How could those Eight Great Families not be strong?
"I'll be careful."
Lin Lei smiled, then immediately turned and raced toward the Grand Elder's
Watching Lin Lei leave, Sorhaus murmured softly, "Brother Lin Lei, you must come back alive!"
The Four Great Beast Families and the Eight Great Families—any one of them could rank among the top twenty in Hell. So many ancient families, having migrated from various planes and gathered together, engaged in frantic slaughter.
A super-family war of this scale was extremely rare throughout the four Supreme High Planes over the span of billions of years.
A clash of the mighty!
In this battle, the lowest rank of those actually fighting was Six-Star Demon, with Seven-Star Demons forming the main force. At this level of combat… how could an ordinary family possibly have so many experts? After all, in Hell, a family with even a single Seven-Star Demon was considered formidable.
Yet the war between the Four Great Beast Families and the Eight Great Families was—
Seven-Star Demons falling one after another, and Six-Star Demons being wiped out in droves!
Such a colossal battle among super families sent shockwaves through countless families across Hell. They could only look up in awe! Even as powerful as the Bagshaw Family, none dared to intervene. The fighting was simply too ferocious.
And as strong as Lin Lei was, in this unprecedented grand battle, he was merely a Seven-Star Demon fighting and shedding blood for the Azure Dragon Clan.
The fifth-floor hall of Azure Dragon Hall.
A figure in a black robe, green hair cascading down, wearing a silver mask. This was the Grand Elder of the Azure Dragon Clan! Her build appeared rather slender as she stood there motionless, seemingly lost in thought.
A long while passed…
"It's about time to let him go through it," the Grand Elder murmured with a soft sigh.
Suddenly, the Grand Elder turned toward the doorway as footsteps sounded. Lin Lei strode in, and upon seeing the Grand Elder, immediately bowed respectfully. "Lin Lei greets the Grand Elder."
"Lin Lei, sit," the Grand Elder said coolly.
Lin Lei bowed and took his seat.
"Lin Lei, you've been leading this thirteenth squad for over a year now," the Grand Elder said.
"Yes, Grand Elder," Lin Lei replied.
The Grand Elder's voice softened. "Did you know that after you defeated Emanuel and were appointed as an elder by the Clan Leader, I had a thorough discussion with the Clan Leader about your situation?"
Lin Lei was taken aback.
The Grand Elder's tone was unusually cordial, which made Lin Lei feel puzzled. She was known for being cold and distant—why was she acting this way today? "Could it be because of the
The Coiling Dragon Ring was the Godartifact of soul defense left behind by the Chief God 'Azure Dragon.'
"At the time, the Clan Leader wanted you to continue training. Given your current achievements, if you reach the Highgod level, you would absolutely become another trump card for our family!" the Grand Elder said with a sigh. "But as you are now, you can only be considered a Seven-Star Demon. Not yet a trump card."
"A trump card?" Lin Lei looked at the Grand Elder.
If he cultivated to Highgod, his soul power essence would be elevated. Not only would his soul defense be strengthened further, but the power of his 'Black Stone Space,' 'Dragon Roar,' and various other attacks would increase dramatically.
"A true trump card surpasses ordinary Seven-Star Demons—their strength is on par with Hell's Asura or Purgatory's Commander," the Grand Elder explained.
Lin Lei nodded.
Hell's Asura and Purgatory's Commander were indeed far beyond ordinary Seven-Star Demons.
Take 'Reis晶' for example—Lin Lei had only learned the 'Black Stone Space' and was already this powerful. What if Reis晶 used it himself? And as for the Purgatory Commander—the hidden powerhouse behind the Bagshaw Family, 'Mosi'—he had effortlessly defeated 'Luomou,' whose strength was already approaching Asura-level. Each of these Purgatory Commanders and Hell Asura was terrifyingly powerful.
They had all nearly reached the pinnacle of the Highgod realm.
"Our Azure Dragon Clan has produced only three true trump cards over the countless ages," the Grand Elder said. "Besides myself and the Clan Leader, there is only that 'Genius Elder,' Bu Lu."
"Elder Bu Lu?" Lin Lei had heard of him as well.
He himself had been ranked fourth among the elders in terms of physical constitution within the Azure Dragon Clan. First and second naturally went to the Clan Leader and Grand Elder. Third was that 'Genius Elder,' Bu Lu. Bu Lu's power was beyond question.
"A true trump card must have no weaknesses whatsoever—both physical defense and soul defense must be formidable. And on top of having no weaknesses, they need at least one ultimate technique capable of dominating Hell. That is a true trump card!"
The Grand Elder shook her head. "Right now, you're only a Midgod. Although you can compensate for the gap in soul defense thanks to the
Lin Lei nodded.
"Your soul defense remains a weakness. Your soul power essence is that of a Midgod after all," the Grand Elder said, shaking her head. "Only when you reach Highgod will you be considered nearly without flaw."
"When the Clan Leader saw you!" The Grand Elder's voice carried a hint of joy. "He knew our family would have its fourth trump card!"
Lin Lei couldn't help but smile.
Naturally, being praised felt good, but Lin Lei was also clear that he was only 'going to become' the fourth trump card.
The Grand Elder glanced at Lin Lei and sighed softly. "It's a pity you aren't a Highgod yet."
Lin Lei didn't know whether to laugh or cry, thinking to himself, "Grand Elder, if it weren't for your grandson Emanuel, I would have waited until I reached Highgod before going out to fight." And coming to Blood Battle Valley had only happened because Fu Er Han goaded him with words.
Lin Lei had no choice.