novelraw Chapter 376 - 377: When Titans Clash, Only the Brave Prevail!
Chapter 376 - 377: When Titans Clash, Only the Brave Prevail!
Aster Grant pondered for a moment, repeatedly simulating Lilith’s proposal in his mind.
Gradually, his eyes lit up, realizing that this seemingly bold plan indeed had a high feasibility!
According to the information provided by Lilith, the strongest individual in this Demon Clan army was merely at Totem Tier Three.
For Aster Grant at this moment, this level of enemy was not an invincible existence.
One must know, Lazuli and Vera—at their full burst—could barely touch the threshold of Totem Tier Three.
And all this despite his own level being only at Monarch Second Tier!
Should he manage to acquire an abundance of energy by slaying the Demon Clan and successfully raise his level, then as his Contracted Tamed Beast...
The power of Lazuli and Vera would certainly rise with it, making it exceedingly easy to contend with Totem Tier Three demons then.
More importantly, if he decided to take the initiative to strike...
The least lacking element would be the massive quantity of Demon Clan!
Even though the energy required for each upgrade was much higher than a typical Monarch Level.
But under the vast numbers of Demon Clan...
His level could potentially surge rapidly in a very short time!
At this thought, a hint of madness flickered deep within Aster Grant’s eyes.
Risk and opportunity coexist, and this colossal opportunity was worth taking a gamble on!
"Let’s do it!"
However, Aster Grant was not clouded by mere hot-bloodedness.
He knew that facing such a vast Demon Clan army, lone combat would be extremely dangerous.
Before taking action, he must assemble the strongest forces he could muster, and meticulously plan the strategy, as necessary.
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Concurrently, deep within the Demon Domain.
An unprecedented scale of Demon Clan assembly had completed.
With the aid of the tenth Demon Gate, Demon Abyss invested unprecedented power into the Alternate Space—
A whopping five Totem Tier Three demon titans!
This was virtually the current limit of what the space barrier could withstand.
Aside from this, there was a staggering count of twenty Totem Tier One and Tier Two demon experts!
And these forces from Demon Abyss were nearly full-force deployed.
With additional Monarch Level and Commander Level demons, there was an incredibly fearsome quantity gathered.
This time, with all efforts exerted...
They would not permit any mishaps in this operation.
At this moment, all demon experts stood solemnly on a charred plain saturated with the scent of sulfur.
"All Demon Clan, heed my command! Target: Human Race territory, advance the army!"
"Encounter humans, kill without mercy! No survivors left from this operation, cleanse our tribe of past disgrace!"
This order, full of murderous intent, instantly ignited the berserk emotions of all demons.
Previously, the Divine Pattern of humans had not fully emerged, resulting in...
The Demon God consistently restrained them against the present humans.
And now...
All restrictions were finally lifted.
All demon eyes shone with a lustful light.
Across the entire Alternate Space.
Only the energy contained by humans was the purest.
By devouring a certain number of humans, the demons’ power would undergo considerable growth.
It seemed similar to how humans could absorb energy by killing demons.
Therefore, the two races were born natural enemies.
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
Deafening roars gathered into a terrifying wave, sweeping across the Demon Domain.
Under the leader’s guidance, this mammoth army, composed of top demon experts and countless middle and low-tier demons.
Like a black tide of death, began slowly surging toward the Human Race territory, with demonic qi overwhelming everything in its path.
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At the same time.
In the Forbidden Land of the Ghost Race.
Veridia was facing an unprecedented crisis.
As she continued penetrating deeper into the heart of the Forbidden Land, the enemies she encountered grew increasingly powerful.
Presently, she had been surrounded by eight figures exuding terrifying demonic qi—
Five Totem First Tier Peak and three Totem Second Tier!
"Unexpectedly, remnants of the Ghost Race still survive in this realm!"
"Indeed! But encountering us, this ghost will escape no further!"
"Better not be careless though; this ghost has slain quite a few Totem First Tier recently."
"No matter how strong this ghost’s power, she’s merely Monarch Level. Could she possibly overcome so many levels and defeat us all?"
A group of demons sneered, as though Veridia was already within their grasp.
Nevertheless.
Even amidst such dire straits, Veridia’s eyes held not a hint of fear.
The Ghost Race was born for battle, and likewise destined to perish in battle.
Only in Aster Grant did she find something more important than fighting.
Yet that did not mean...
Veridia would forget the instinct carved into her bones.
She had ventured from the very outskirts of the Forbidden Land, consistently moving toward its center.
The deeper she went, the clearer she perceived the pervasive deep sorrow saturating this world.
Her resentment and homicidal intent toward those demons tarnishing and wrecking this place had reached its peak.
"Buzz——"
Dense ghost qi surged from Veridia’s delicate form, her originally pale skin swiftly veined with profound black Ghost Patterns.
However, unlike before, this time, the Ghost Patterns were tinged with ominous streaks of blood-red!
This bloody hue originated not from external sources, but from a new Law she comprehended—
The Slaughter Law!
During the ceaseless life-and-death struggles within the Forbidden Land, her original battle-born "Law of Power" became sharpened...
Thereby nurturing a more devastating "Slaughter Law"!
At this moment, the aura around Veridia transformed dramatically.
Dark Ghost Patterns and blood-red Slaughter veining intertwined, each occupying half.
Rendering her formerly detached disposition into one akin to a Shade from The Netherworld’s Hell, filled with a chilling ferocity and murderous intent.
She was acutely aware of the disparity in might.
No matter the cards she played, her current maximum power barely scratched into Totem Second Tier Early Stage.
Yet the opposing side comprised three genuine Totem Second Tiers along with five Totem First Tier Peaks!
"Ghost Race, abandon futile resistance!"
"Unless your level can ascend, what entitles you to defeat us?"
"We concede that your Talent truly is extraordinary, but..."
"Monarch Second Tier power, Totem First Tier is your ceiling!"
Veridia naturally understood this.
But what of it?
Monarch Second Tier, so what?
She would not retreat a single step!
From the moment she entered the Ghost Race Forbidden Land, she had resolved.
Whatever the cost...
She would not retreat a single step.
Watching helplessly as her master fled miserably from the Swarm King, yet powerless to assist, that desire and guilt burned like toxic flames within her heart.
She pledged to become stronger, strong enough to guard those she wished to protect!
To that end, she’d prefer to perish along the path of strength rather than shrink back a fraction!
"Fight!"
A crisp and cold shout rang through; Veridia hesitated no more.
Confronting a foe eightfold overwhelming, she chose to launch an attack first!
Her figure transformed into a black and red intertwined bolt of lightning, resolutely plunging into the Demon Clan’s encirclement!
Strike first, clash on a narrow path, may the brave prevail!
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