章節 31: Chapter 31: New Upgrade

"Haha, is that why you're all so confident about?" The Devil Ape Clan leader's laughter echoed through the air, dark and mocking. "Then let me show you something."

At his signal, the shadows around him seemed to writhe and stretch as more Elder demons emerged. The ground trembled under the weight of at least twenty more elder demons that appeared, their massive forms looming like nightmarish towers.

The five great clan members stared in disbelief. They had expected a tough fight, but this—twenty-five Elder demons—was beyond their wildest fears. The unexpected appearance of so many powerful foes sent waves of panic rippling through them.

"What do we do, Clan Leader? I don't want to die here," one of the panicking warriors cried out, his voice trembling.

"Clan Leader, there are twenty-five of them! Should we retreat before it's too late?" another asked, eyes wide with terror.

"Enough!" Mirrel Nortel's voice cut through the chaos with a sharp edge. "Shut your mouths, cowards! We are not going to surrender. If anyone's going down today, it will be him!" Mirrel Nortel pointed toward Gideon.

Aria's uncle, standing close by, looked around with increasing anxiety. "Brother, we're in serious trouble. They have a thousand ordinary demons and twenty-five Elder demons. We barely have over a hundred fighters. Shouldn't we have brought more men? And that arrogant Gideon is an S-Rank powerhouse. We're no match for him at all." His gaze locked onto Gideon with a mixture of fear and awe.

Aria's father, maintaining a grim but composed demeanor, addressed the situation with a steely resolve. "Don't panic. Help will arrive soon. Focus on dealing with the other demons for now."

Aria, positioned near her father, was intensely focused on Ethan, her worry for his safety growing with every passing second. Amidst the roiling chaos of battle, her gaze was fixed on him, her concern palpable.

"Kill everyone!" The Devil Ape Clan leader's command rang out like a death knell, directing his demons to commence their onslaught.

"Defend and charge!" Mirrel Nortel's order was immediate and forceful. His voice was a rallying cry for all the hunters behind him, members of the five great clans. The clan leaders were ahead ready to face the elder demons.

Armed with holy elemental swords, the hunters advanced towards the demon ranks. Their blades glowed with sacred energy as they fought valiantly to protect the terrified commoners. Despite their skill and determination, the sheer number of demons made their task nearly impossible.

They fought with fierce determination, bringing down a few demons, but the battlefield quickly turned into a cacophony of demonic roars and anguished screams. Blood and fire mingled in a gruesome dance.

"Brother Alger, come with me," Mirrel Nortel shouted over the din. "The rest of you, Please focus on taking down the Elder demons!" He said to the Zephyr Stormclaw and other two leaders.

In response, they nodded and ordered their men to kill the lesser demons, while they would be facing the elder demons, even though the task seemed impossible.

"Yes, leader!" came the unified response. The hunters moved swiftly, their resolve set on the daunting task before them. Their fate was uncertain, hanging in the balance between life and death. This could even be their last fight of their lives.

Ethan stood alone, his heart pounding as he saw a demon approaching him, its grin predatory and menacing.

"Oh, sh*t," he muttered under his breath, his mind racing. "What level is this guy? Can I handle him?" He activated [Appraisal] to gather information about the demon.

"Name: #&%#&

Species: Blood Demon

Rank: Lesser Demon."

"That's it? What's Lesser Demon rank? Is it their own hierarchical rank? No specific level?" Ethan cursed softly, frustration mounting. "Looks like I'll have to find it out in the hard way."

Drawing his sword, he prepared to face the demon.

"Roar!"

The demon charged with a guttural roar, its claws and teeth gleaming with lethal intent.

"Azula Sword Strike!"

Ethan took a deep breath, channeling his energy into his attack. The blue flames of his sword surged forward with incredible speed. But—

"Clang!"

The sword collided with the demon's tough hide, producing a metallic clang. The blade failed to pierce through the demon's flesh.

"Uh!" Ethan's eyes widened in shock. "Why is their body so tough? It's like I am hitting somekind of hard metal. Are demons always this tough?"

"##@#&##&."

The demon spoke in an unfamiliar, mocking tongue, taunting Ethan for his blatant weakness.

Undeterred, the demon intensified its assault. Ethan, sensing the urgency, activated [Muscle Enhancement] and [Enraged], feeling his strength surge to new heights.

With boosted agility, he dodged the demon's ferocious claws, narrowly avoiding deadly strikes.

"##&#%#&#."

The demon's rage seemed to escalate. Ethan's annoyance grew. "You talk too much. Time to end this."

He activated [Inferno Leap], propelling himself into the air with a blazing force.

"Boom!"

The impact of Ethan's leap created a massive crater upon landing. The enhanced [Inferno Leap] showcased his newfound power, and a few onlookers, including some of the combatants, noticed the display with astonished expressions.

However, they were too occupied with their own battles to offer comments.

Aria, watching Ethan intently, was stunned by his dramatic increase in power. However, she understood that despite his newfound strength, it wasn't enough to defeat a demon without holy swords. Determined to help Ethan, she focused on her own fight against an Elder Rank demon. She intensified her attacks, using her dagger with renewed ferocity.

As the dust began to clear, Ethan observed that the demon's wounds, though significant, were healing at an alarming rate.

"If this continues, how am I going to kill him?" Ethan thought, frustration growing.

"If only my sword was more powerful," he mused. His gaze fell upon the Wyvern Bone lying nearby.

Acting quickly, he crouched down, placing his sword beside the bone. He carefully concealed his actions from view.

"Synthesis!"

He activated Universal Synthesis and silently prayed for the success.

"Ding!"

[ Congratulations! Synthesis successful.]

[ Appraisal: Titanium Runic Sword (D) → Draconic Skeletal Sword (C) ]

The sword had transformed into a formidable, sharp bone weapon. Crafted from Wyvern Bone—a lesser species of dragon known for its might, the sword now looked both majestic and formidable, reflecting the power of its draconic origins.

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章節 32: Chapter 32: Holy Elemental Sword

[ Appraisal ]

[ Name: Draconic Skeletal Sword (Sentient) ]

[ Grade: C ]

[ Attack Power: 91 ]

Durability: 300

Special Ability: Dragon's Wrath; It triggers at critical times, dealing massive damage upto 200 points."

Without wasting a moment, Ethan gripped the newly acquired sword firmly and swung it down with all his might at the demon, who was poised to launch another attack.

"Slice!"

This time, the blade cut through the demon's flesh with an ease that was previously unattainable. The demon let out a gut-wrenching scream of agony, his fury palpable as he was astonished by the injury inflicted by the seemingly insignificant human.

The wound on the demon's chest began to close rapidly, the healing process visibly accelerating.

"Damn! Are demons some kind of undead ro something?" Ethan exclaimed in frustration, "How am I supposed to kill these things?"

The demon, now enraged, charged at Ethan with its gaping, bloody mouth to bite him and drink his blood.

Ethan began to defend himself while retreating, his mind racing to find a way to finish the demon off.

Just as the standoff reached a critical point, a striking figure with silver hair appeared beside him. It was Aria. Without hesitation, she tossed a gleaming sword toward him.

"Ethan, use this!" she urged, her voice filled with urgency.

Ethan caught the sword effortlessly and, in a seamless motion, cast [Azula Sword Strike].

The demon, caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, was sliced cleanly from his waist by the flaming sword. As the sword struck, the demon's body erupted into flames, reducing him to a charred, burning corpse. Ethan stood momentarily stunned by the sheer power of the weapon; its potency was beyond what he had expected.

"Appraisal:

Holy Elemental Sword (Fire)

Grade: B

Attack Power: 148

Durability: 340

Special ability: Holy purge; it has effect to purify demons.

The sword was a B-grade weapon, imbued with holy fire that radiated a sacred aura. It was designed specifically to combat demons, and its holy flames were a testament to its divine nature.

"Thanks, Aria. If you hadn't shown up, I'd have been in serious trouble. You're a lifesaver," Ethan said gratefully.

Aria responded with a warm, charming smile. "Yes, I can see that."

Ethan was momentarily entranced by her radiant smile, her lips a striking red. But he quickly refocused on the pressing battle at hand.

Approaching the demon's lifeless body, Ethan seized the opportunity to activate [Skill Absorption]. He knew he couldn't afford to miss this chance.

"Ding!"

[ Congratulations! Your Skill Absorption was successful ]

[ You have acquired a new demonic ability—Blood Regeneration. ]

[ Blood Regeneration: A species skill originating from the demon race. This unique skill, typically exclusive to demons, allows you to regenerate health by absorbing the blood of fallen enemies. You are the first human to possess this skill. You can't use the skill due to your lack of Nether Energy Core.]

Ethan read the description carefully, understanding the gravity of the skill he had obtained. The ability to absorb blood for regeneration was a technique usually reserved for demons, a practice that was considered taboo for humans. He can't even use this ability due lack of something called Nether Energy.

"What's a Nether core? Is it some kind of energy source from the demons?"

Aria, noticing Ethan's intense focus, gently inquired, "Ethan, is this how you always say goodbye to your enemies?"

Ethan chuckled, "Oh, what a pleasant misunderstanding! You can think of it that way."

"I see. You're really kind," she said, her gaze affectionate as she smiled at him.

Ethan felt a rush of embarrassment at her compliment. However, their moment of respite was interrupted by a deafening roar that drew their attention to the center of the auction hall.

There, high-level hunters were locked in fierce combat against classic and elder demons.

The once pristine auction hall had become a scene of utter devastation. The ground was shattered, walls had collapsed, and the bodies of both demons and humans lay strewn across the debris. It was a hellish tableau of destruction.

"Hahaha! Do you think you two can challenge me?" The Devil Ape Clan leader's voice echoed with contempt.

"How laughable! You haven't even reached S-Rank, yet you dare confront an S-Rank like me? Allow me to show you the true power of an S-Rank!"

As he spoke, Gideon, the Devil Ape clan leader, transformed into a colossal fifty-meter-tall Devil Ape. His form was engulfed in dark energy, radiating an aura so deadly that it seemed capable of extinguishing life with a mere touch.

Mirrel Nortel and Alger Silvermoon, facing this formidable opponent, exchanged concerned glances. Gideon was an S-Rank powerhouse, a rare and elite figure even in the city of Arcadia where S-Rank hunters were the pinnacle of strength. Only two people had achieved this rank within the city till now.

With a deafening roar, Gideon launched himself forward with incredible speed.

Mirrel and Alger, recognizing the peril, quickly took defensive positions. Mirrel transformed into a twenty-meter-tall Winged Tiger, his form both majestic and fierce. Alger Silvermoon melded with the shadows, preparing to strike decisively.

The Winged Tiger and the Devil Ape collided in mid-air with a thunderous impact.

"Boom!"

The collision generated a massive shockwave that obliterated everything in its vicinity. The force of the impact sent debris and dust soaring, turning everything caught in the blast radius to ruin. Fortunately, Ethan and Aria were outside the immediate danger zone, though they watched in horror as the battle unfolded.

The raw power of A-Rank and S-Rank powerhouses were astounding. Even the residual shockwave from their clash was powerful enough to cause harm from a distance. The aftermath of the collision was stark—the Winged Tiger was hurled back violently, blood pouring from his mouth. The gap in power between S-Rank and A-Rank was painfully evident.

Yet, the Devil Ape was far from finished. With unrelenting determination, he charged forward, intent on securing victory and finishing the fight.

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