"How is this possible? How can there still be a Level Six powerhouse inside White Phosphorus City???"
The disbelieving voice echoed from within the dark clouds. The speaker had clearly researched White Phosphorus City's strength in advance and had only boldly stormed the gates after believing they held an overwhelming advantage.
But the unexpected turn of events was nothing short of a resounding slap to the face.
"Nothing is impossible, old man! Anyone who dares to infringe upon the interests of us Bloodline Warlocks has only ever faced one outcome—destruction!"
The colossal Ouroboros roared, unleashing terrifying power that felt as though it were eternal, brimming with boundless momentum.
BOOM!
The earth trembled and howled. Even the void and the elements were forced back, retreating on all sides. Only White Phosphorus City remained unscathed under its protection.
RIP—the dark clouds split apart, revealing an old man clad in a black wizard robe.
"Impossible!!! This kind of power!!! How can it belong to a Level Six?" The old man's heart was now drowning in regret. If he were given another chance, he would never have been so rash as to make an enemy of them. Unfortunately, there were no second chances in this world.
"Go repent in the Astral Plane!"
The enormous serpent's maw swallowed the old man whole. A terrible tremor followed, and only after a dozen minutes did everything finally fall still.
The vast phantom of the Infinite Serpent retracted sharply, merging into a young man with black hair.
Black hair, black eyes—within the Ouroboros Ring, these were the purest proof of bloodline.
"My Lord!!!" Luca, Lokde, and the others all bowed in salute.
"Mm." The young man nodded and vanished from midair in an instant.
"Captain, was that..." Lokde asked Luca in disbelief.
"If my guess is correct, that should be the direct heir of the Bloodline Throne—Lord Xirui! I can't believe that in just a few short centuries, he's already ascended to the Level Six realm! That lord's bloodline... that lord's bloodline... sigh..."
Luca looked at Lokde with concern, clearly spotting a trace of desolation in the other's eyes.
"There are rumors that Lord Leilin's direct bloodline manifests in two external forms—the first is Infinity, the second is World! Lord Xirui, he's the blood descendant who inherited the power of Infinity?"
Lokde was indeed feeling dejected. In terms of age, he might be roughly the same as Xirui, but the latter's achievements had already reached a height he could only look up at.
"Never mind all that—hurry up and get these prisoners moved inside!"
Luca had no other option but to shout the order.
"Rest assured, Captain! Now that our Ouroboros Ring has both of these bloodline inheritances, it's a blessing for all of us!"
Lokde saluted solemnly, then immediately began organizing the ranks.
A large number of prisoners were herded to one side, while that arrogant young prisoner from the beginning stood there, completely dumbfounded...
The sensation caused by this battle needed no further description, and Xirui flew straight into the heart of the City Lord's manor.
"Aunt Agnes! Greetings!"
In the sitting room sat a noble woman, her hair arranged in an elegant updo—she had fully become the image of a refined lady.
"Little Xirui! Congratulations!"
A gleam of astonishment shone in Agnes's eyes. "To have stepped directly into the Radiant Sun realm—his bloodline truly is extraordinary..."
"There is nothing to be proud of. After all, aren't my younger brothers and sisters the same?" Xirui said with a modest smile.
"Hmm, them..." A gentle warmth surfaced on Agnes's face.
"Besides, compared to Brother Daniel, who advanced long ago, I still have much to improve upon!" Xirui's manner was impeccably courteous.
"His path is already set—he need only follow his bloodline and continuously unleash it. In comparison, your diligence is even more worthy of praise..."
Agnes naturally understood the difference between Leilin's two bloodlines. Each one possessed wonders and terrors beyond anything she could have imagined.
"Anyway! Your Aunt Belinda and Aunt Sophia are still busy—would you like to see them?"
"No need! After their scheme has been crushed this time, I expect they won't dare make a move for a very long while. I wish to return to the surface and see Father!"
Xirui declined politely.
"Hmph! That man—it's been quite a while since I've seen him too!"
At the mention of Leilin, a hint of displeasure crept into Agnes's tone. As for the matters between their elders, Xirui could only smile wryly.
...
In a void laboratory situated in some unknowable dimension, Leilin opened his eyes as well. In their depths, black lightning seemed to flash past.