novelraw Chapter 336: Pleasing Both the Witch and the Hunter
Chapter 336: Pleasing Both the Witch and the Hunter
Amidst panicked screams, the bloody sea breeze drifted from afar, and the Daylight Lantern swayed in the wind.
The Blood Demon Doctor casually removed his research coat, letting this symbol of rationality's white garment scatter with the blood wind, revealing his pale, sculpted upper body.
"Hunter, good evening."
The Blood Demon Doctor spun the scalpel in his hand, placed it against his own neck, a smile at the corner of his mouth that he couldn't suppress.
"Good evening."
Chen Qi crouched high above, raised his hand, and gently snapped his fingers.
Accompanied by a light breeze, an X-shaped scar appeared on Blood Demon Doctor Joseph's forehead.
[You have marked 'Blood Demon Doctor', a madman who might bloody the Witch Sea.]
This was the Deep Sea Hunter profession's ability, hunting monsters that might threaten cities and the Witch Sea. The greater the monster's threat, the higher the reward.
Instantly, a blue-red mixed hunting mark appeared on the Blood Demon Doctor's forehead, a piercing pain spreading through the Blood Demon Doctor's sculpted flesh and bones to his entire body.Hunting me... The Blood Demon Doctor looked around, suddenly stabbed the knife into his own neck, and laughed loudly:
"Hunter, do you know the ritual for a Blood Demon to advance to a True Blooder, and what is the path for a True Blooder to reach Sainthood?"
True Blooder... Chen Qi scanned Blood Demon Doctor Joseph's entire body as if examining a beast's vulnerable spots.
In the later stages of Goblet affinity users, they often abandon studying qi force, instead devoting themselves to the comprehensive evolution of the physical body. Among them, some Goblet affinity users seek fusion with high-level creatures, pursuing more possibilities—this is the path of Beast Transformers.
But the Blood Demon's path doesn't pursue combination with other creatures, but rather human self-evolution, a perfect, immortal, eternal upper-class human.
And the True Blooder is the preliminary perfect human.
In the Blood Disaster state, whether strength, speed, constitution, or powerful recovery, are all strengths of the True Blooder. The evolved human body is their hallmark, and blood perfectly fused with spiritual energy is their blade.
However, even after evolution, True Blooders still have weaknesses on their bodies—heart, brain, fear of raging flames.
Chen Qi drew his long blade, letting it pass through the Daylight Lantern's pale flames, igniting into scorching raging fire.
The Blood Demon Doctor's scalpel stirred his own neck:
"Blood Demons need legendary blood to advance to legendary status, and if they want to go further, they need to continuously consume legendary spiritual cores, allowing their own spiritual core to complete the Goblet sublimation..."
"Simply put, Hunter, you are my food! Just like I once enjoyed delicacies during the Harvest Festival for my advancement!"
Disgusting monster... Chen Qi, holding the lantern, dropped from the high building like a black wind, swinging his flame-waved long blade to slash at the Blood Demon Doctor before him.
Slash!
Crack!
The Blood Demon Doctor used the long blade to cut his own neck, letting scorching blood spray from his body. This blood instantly transformed into scorching blades, stabbing at the attacking Chen Qi!
Clang clang clang clang!
Their attacks met, stirring layers of energy waves.
Two monsters... Little Crow drank a steel potion, stood in front of the crowd, struggling to block the aftermath of their battle.
Yet, just these energy waves alone left cut after cut of bright red wounds on her skin!
After three seconds of fighting, Blood Demon Doctor Joseph suddenly laughed, spreading his arms wide.
True Blooder. Blood Hand Blade Dance!
Scorching blood sprayed from his neck, branching like tree limbs, transforming into ten blood blade hands that slashed at Chen Qi like a storm!
Clang clang clang clang clang!
Chen Qi also used dark-fire hands to resist, but in terms of power, the Blood Demon Doctor's blood was superior.
In the Blood Disaster state, the Blood Demon's speed and reaction improved significantly. Chen Qi's storm-like dark-fire hands weren't impervious to Blood Demon Doctor Joseph!
"Is this all? Hunter, is this all you have to hunt me!
Black Hunter, what a pity you didn't encounter me earlier, otherwise I could have enjoyed a beautiful feast in advance, completing my Goblet affinity spiritual core sublimation!"
The Blood Demon Doctor laughed madly.
He had been craving to complete his spiritual core sublimation, and finally began researching Great Whale blood.
The strength of a True Blooder largely depends on the strength of their blood.
In the surging tides, combined with the god-like Great Whale blood, he might have a chance to forge his family's Path to Sainthood in the bloodied sea, creating a brand new family!
"Die!"
Blood Demon Doctor's blood-red eyes flashed, finding an opportunity, swinging his arm, the blood blade hands on his neck pouring out!
Opening—Chen Qi's dynamic vision seized this momentary opportunity, the dark-fire hands behind him suddenly grabbing two long blades from his back!
These were respectively Captain Blackeye's original Black Blade, and the slime long blade he obtained from the Fog Merchant. Although in terms of strength, these two blades weren't as good as the tempered Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker, as weapons, they were still sufficiently hard and qualified!
Chen Qi didn't choose to defend, turned his wrist, together with three long blades and dark-fire hands, drew a bright red arc through the air from top to bottom!
Three-Sword Style. Slash Everything. Black Wave Slash!
Clang!
Blood blades and black waves collided!
Both their attacks simultaneously hit each other. A fresh wound appeared on Chen Qi's neck, while Blood Demon Doctor Joseph gained three more scorching scars on his body.
"Huff, huff, huff..."
Blood Demon Doctor Joseph was forced to step back, gasping heavily.
The deep blue fire of Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker, the dark fire of spells, the Black Blade's dark fire, the slime long blade's erosion, the dark-fire hands' death poison—multiple effects mixed together, scorching the Blood Demon Doctor's sculpted body!
His flesh continuously bubbled with blood, yet under 'Slash Everything's' healing reduction, his flesh showed no changes at all.
To think, an ordinary third-tier Blood Demon in the Blood Disaster state should completely recover within ten seconds even if his heart was destroyed!
Yet now he was like an injured beast, gasping heavily, suffering the pain of his flesh.
"Ah, ah, ah..."
The Blood Demon Doctor bent over, reached out his hand, continuously emitting beast-like low growls.
Then he suddenly turned his head sideways, looking with thirsty eyes at the crowd shrinking by the seaside, and Doctor Crow at the front of the crowd.
The Blood Demon's most powerful aspect is their ability to absorb blood's power. In the Blood Disaster, the blood of one third-tier Transcendent could allow his body to reshape, shedding all wounds!
In the Blood Disaster, I am invincible... Thinking this, the Blood Demon Doctor looked at the fearful crowd with hunting eyes, laughing loudly:
"Hahahahaha..."
Monster, monster... Little Crow held the medical kit with both hands, continuously stepping back, and the researchers behind her also stepped back.
With the Blood Demon Doctor's speed and strength, even under the Black Hunter's firepower, he could forcibly consume them!
They were the Blood Demon Doctor's artificial blood bottles during his fight with the Black Hunter!
"Damn it, damn it, is there anyone who can let my child escape first..."
"Don't, don't scatter! Defend together!"
The researchers were instantly driven mad by the Blood Demon Doctor's single glance, like frightened ants.
And at this moment, a small arm, like a reassuring city wall, blocked in front of everyone.
Who is it?
So fragrant... Little Crow turned her head, looking at the mysterious powerful presence before her!
She wore a deep black witch hat adorned with roses, while above her eye sockets, blood shadows could be seen, and on her right eye, a blood-red rose flower was visible.
She wore an Alchemist witch robe engraved with fresh flowers, holding a flower staff.
On her exposed skin, numerous scars could be seen, along with some flowers.
However, even with these scars, they couldn't affect her beauty and mystery, and the elegance and wisdom carved into her bones!
Mysterious, elegant and powerful, and elusive wisdom, and so beautiful... Little Crow swallowed saliva—this was her first time seeing such an elegant and beautiful person.
Without doubt, the being before her was the legendary Flower Witch, the maker of various major events in the Witch Sea, the mastermind behind the Black Hunter, cruel and cold-hearted, using human lives as medicine!
The legendary ancient Flower Witch had also been Little Crow's idol.
More powerful, elegant, wise, and beautiful than I imagined... Little Crow took a deep breath and said excitedly:
"You... hello..."
"No need to worry, I'm here..."
Fen protected everyone behind her, comforting gently.
While Little Crow was shocked, Chen Qi and the Blood Demon Doctor fought like two lightning bolts, exchanging dozens of moves!
"..."
Little Crow watched the two, remained silent for a long time, then said:
"Miss Witch, aren't you going to help him?"
"???"
Fen held her staff, blinking her eyes.
Little Crow, with feelings of fear and curiosity, turned her head sideways, secretly looking at Fen's profile.
Fen touched her chin.
Actually, she hadn't joined the battle for multiple considerations.
In the Blood Disaster, Blood Demon Doctor Joseph only needed a little fresh blood to immediately restore his body and life energy.
If it were legendary fresh blood, it could not only fully restore him but also become material for Cup Release.
Therefore, on the battlefield, someone was still needed as backup to prevent the Blood Demon Doctor from drinking blood.
To hunt this blood beast, they must cut off his possibility of consuming fresh blood!
Moreover, Fen felt that if she rashly joined the battle, with her current close-combat ability, the Blood Demon Doctor might seize an opening, making her a blood bottle, causing the Blood Demon Doctor to activate Cup Release and reverse the situation.
Fen adjusted her witch hat, coldly smiling:
"If I joined the battle, the situation would instantly change."
Able to instantly change the situation of two legendary fighters' battle—sure enough, as the rumors said, the Black Hunter is the Flower Witch's enforcer... Little Crow was greatly surprised after hearing this!
As an original fan of the Flower Witch, Little Crow had always believed the Witch Times' reports, not the White Pigeon Times'!
Just as the Ice Witch's evaluation stated, the Flower Witch is the mastermind behind the scenes, a monster who stops at nothing to achieve her goals, while the Black Hunter is merely the witch's plaything! Just a tool for the witch to achieve her purposes!
Cruel, strategically planning, utilizing monsters, plunging the Witch Sea into chaos, all to achieve her own goals—this is literally my dream... Little Crow's original purpose in becoming a doctor was being attracted by the ancient terrifying Flower Witch in fairy tales.
But, what is the Flower Witch eating right now?
The witch seems to be eating something—could it be human blood-stained hair?
Legend says witches would secretly pluck young girls' hair for beautiful hair, then eat it to absorb life energy... Little Crow didn't dare look directly at Fen's face, afraid her half-year-grown black long hair would be casually pulled out, turning her bald.
Whether witch or hunter, both are monsters!
This tastes really good, can relieve my desires... Fen licked her reddened tongue, ate the freshly plucked and cleaned green grass, absorbing life energy.
Why couldn't I learn such a powerful secret art like 'Earth Devourer' before... Fen's face flushed red, looking at the two fighting:
"Rest assured, everyone, the Black Hunter will win."
Currently, with the potion enhancement, Chen Qi was clearly in the upper hand.
Everyone looked at the Flower Witch's back—now they feared the Blood Demon Doctor more than the Black Hunter.
Little Crow also looked up, watching the battle between the Blood Demon Doctor and Chen Qi, adding:
"Yes, currently it seems Lord Black Hunter is sure to win. With you here, Lady Witch, how could he... lose..."
Little Crow had a flash of inspiration, praising the Flower Witch and Black Hunter.
She decided—she would become the Flower Witch and Black Hunter's bootlicker right now!
If she could please both of them, maybe they would spare her, even spare their batch of researchers!
Although as an undercover agent living incognito, plus a pirate with dignity, flattering a monster is shameful!
But as long as she lives, anything is possible!
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west—as long as I live, they'll be licking me in the future... Little Crow comforted herself, saying with a bitter face:
"Feels like Lord Black Hunter is about to win..."
"Yes, this is the power of legend. The Blood Demon Doctor is just an ordinary researcher, how can he compare to the deep sea monster..."
The people behind Little Crow followed with insincere nods, echoing his sentiment.
A sense of foreboding... Chen Qi blocked the attack with his long blade, suddenly feeling a mysterious power affecting his battle.
"Black Hunter! When fighting me, don't look at others! Don't be distracted at all! You are my prey!"
The blood-covered Blood Demon Joseph condensed a blood fist, smashing toward Chen Qi!
Boom!
The blood fist's power was so great it instantly created a huge ten-meter radius crater in the ground!
Chen Qi used Hound's Pace, like a phantom, dodged this attack, then slashed again at the Blood Demon Doctor's right thigh—
Swoosh! Blood splattered! The Blood Demon Doctor's burning right thigh, following the blade energy, landed on a distant tower.
Bang!
The Blood Demon Doctor, having suffered hundreds of cuts, half-knelt on the ground due to exhaustion.
"Huff..."
Almost there... Chen Qi took a deep breath, his eyes cold, not rushing to attack, instead adopting a defensive counter stance.
Normally, a True Blooder releasing Cup Release requires fresh human blood.
But in the Blood Disaster, even without fresh human blood, he could still activate Cup Release.
Being able to use a release far stronger than normal without any conditions—this is why the Blood Demon Doctor in the Blood Disaster state is stronger than the Dragon Tamer King.
Chen Qi gripped his long blade tightly, deep blue flames igniting on the blade again:
"Begin, your performance..."
"Hahahahaha! Hahahaha!"
The Blood Demon Doctor half-knelt on the ground, looking at the Black Hunter before him, and the witch blood bottles and researcher blood bottles behind the Black Hunter. Bloodthirsty desire spread from his beating heart, through his throat, to his entire body!
He stood up, like a completely mad beast:
"Black Hunter, you don't think you can match my release in the Blood Disaster, do you? In the Blood Disaster, the Goblet affinity release is unmatched!"
After speaking, the Blood Demon Doctor suddenly took a tumor from his Backpack Card and fiercely pressed it!
Crack! Crack!
Massive amounts of blood continuously flowed from the tumor!
The blood was like a small waterfall, soaking the ground before them, flowing past Chen Qi's boots, turning this place into a blood pool.
The strong wind scattered the dark clouds, the red crescent moon in the sky appearing increasingly eerie, increasingly bright red.
"So hungry..."
The Blood Demon Doctor's blood-stained golden hair danced with the sea breeze, the rationality in his eyes gradually dissipating. The blood at his feet like countless crimson poisonous snakes, from top to bottom, wrapped around his broken body.
Witch Relic of the Cup, containing eternal cup power, and a blood relic... Chen Qi's pupils slightly contracted, the blade and shadow's aura igniting on his long blade.