Cain's body trembled with pleasure as he released his seed inside Shura. As this happened, his eyes slowly regained their light. With Apex having taken care of the Blood Astral Beast, there was no longer a force taking control over them.
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Shura lowered her face as she stared at Cain. There was no regret in her heart, but she didn't know how he would react. However, the next thing she felt was a warm embrace and a hand patting her head.
"Everything will be fine now."
Shura's body trembled as she closed her eyes, a beautiful smile gracing her lips. The duo stood like that for a few seconds before putting on their clothes and ascending into the sky.
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Cain walked with Bloodless #1 through a large corridor. He had remained in the Blood Sea for the last month. During that ti, the young man had established a channel between the Aegon Family and Imperial Lightning Fort with the Blood Sea. Actually, he finished that part quite quickly, but he chose to stay longer because he wanted to be with Shura for as long as possible.
"You know that girl will follow you if you say the word," Bloodless #1 remarked.
When he heard that, Cain looked at Bloodless #1, but he shook his head.
"Do you want to imitate the monster from one hundred years ago?"
Cain's ti in the Blood Sea allowed him to learn about the events that happened one hundred years ago.
The treasure that an outsider took away wasn't a weapon but the Blood Maiden. The child they were supposed to have was ant to be gifted in the Blood Lineage, but he was lost.
"It's different. Your relationship with the Blood Sea goes beyond just us; you are a bridge with the outside world and its power. So, no one would say a word."
"Haha, I know, but she will stay here. The Blood Sea is the best place for her training, not to ntion that I won't remain in one place. I tend to move around. It wouldn't be fair for to ask her to follow ."
Bloodless #1 nodded in understanding.
"I see. I respect your choice. I will make sure to keep an eye on her and ensure her safety."
Cain nodded, glancing at Bloodless #1.
"Thanks for that. I was just about to ask you the sa thing. I'll repay this favor in the future. You have my word."
Bloodless #1 smiled and nodded. Although Cain couldn't do much for him right now, his future was promising, and the assistance he could provide then would be trendous. So, he made sure to accept the favor.
Finally, the duo reached the end of the room, where three starry gems were placed.
"The one in the middle is the Biotal Herculean Technique. It is one of the highest-level Saint Techniques of the Blood Sea. You can start training this technique once you've raised your Blood Refinent Art to the Fourth Level and the Blood Hand to the Fifth Level.
With it, your body will beco unstoppable. There are five levels, each involving the infusion of tal elents into your bloodstream. First, you start with materials used for a Bronze Artifact. At that point, your flesh and muscles will be as durable as a Bronze Wave Artifact."
That endurance didn't impress Cain much since the improvent would be minimal. After all, his body alone was already strong, and anyone at his level could tear through bronze tal. But that was just the beginning.
"The first level will be easy to master in a week or days. But it's the second level that's truly impressive. Your body will beco as strong as a Peak Silver Wave Artifact. And then, if you reach the third level, even without the enhancent of your Astral Wave, your body will be as sturdy as a Golden Wave Artifact."
Cain's eyes narrowed, and a fierce fighting intent and desire burned in his gaze. If he had that type of body, then by activating his Astral Wave, he could allow a Wave King to attack him head-on, and he wouldn't suffer any damage at all!
"The Fourth Level is the Platinum Level. If you reach that level, your body will be as durable as a Platinum-Grade Wave Artifact, even harder than your Natural Holy Weapon."
Cain's eyes lit up as he heard that. The full energy attack of a Titan at the level of the Collapsing Lightning Duke could barely break his Natural Holy Weapon, and even then, its pieces remained standing. A body like that could endure a nuclear explosion point-blank!
"Finally, there's the Adamantine Evolution. If you reach that level, your body will be as strong as the armor Titans use to cover their bodies."
Cain could barely contain his amazent as the level of the technique surpassed his imagination.
"As requested, you will gain access to it for a period of ten years as a reward for your help. After that, it must be returned. There are only five copies of the technique, so each one is invaluable."
Cain nodded and took the starry gem, stowing it in his space ring. He had yet to reach the peak of the Blood Hand and Blood Refinent Art, but his talent in blood techniques had risen to an incredible level after the events with the Blood Astral Beast. So, according to his calculations, it was just a matter of weeks.
Cain thanked Bloodless #1 before leaving with him. He had the Sonic Blade Fusion Technique to improve his cultivation, and with the addition of this auxiliary technique, he could fully exploit his body's potential.
In terms of battle skills, Cain's body possessed Bloodflow Fury, and he could complent it thoroughly with the lee abilities of the Sonic Blade Fusion and Void State, erasing any weak point in his battle style.
Another essential aspect of Cain's strength was the Asura Form. Cain was already nearing the peak of the Second Gear and was in the process of figuring out the path to the third level.
There were no weak points on his path, and the only way forward was to continue with his training.
Once they left the Blood Pagoda, Cain bowed to Bloodless #1 before glancing at Shura in the distance. He smiled at the woman. They had properly conveyed their goodbyes, and it was ti to depart.
Cain ascended into the sky, his eyes growing sharp as his Astral Wave burst forth, utilizing the Life Wave of the air to enhance his might before shooting towards the Imperial Lightning Fort.
"¡BOOM!"
Cain streaked across the sky like a cot, moving at Mach 15, leaving the Blood Sea behind in a few minutes.
When Cain ca to the Blood Sea, it took all his strength to arrive in two weeks, but now he could return to the Imperial Lightning Fort in less than twenty hours.
As Cain was finally nearing the Imperial Lightning Fort in the distance, he suddenly stopped and looked back. His eyes turned cold as he gazed into the distance.
That coldness was not due to the presence of soone but the lack of it. There was no one watching over or chasing the youth.
"It seems that they didn't take the bait."
Although he was alone, a figure erged from his space ring just as he spoke those words. It was none other than the First Collapsing Pillar.
As soon as he appeared, the ring burst into pieces. That was the sa ring the Wave King assassin used to hide the crew of Wave Champions.
Space rings capable of holding life had limitations, and the stronger the life form, the harder it was to maintain the stable dinsion inside. It was a miracle that it had endured holding the First Pillar this long, so neither of them was surprised when it broke.
Cain did not hide his departure from the Blood Sea and made sure many people saw him since he wanted to incite the Blood King to attack him.
Although it was dangerous, Cain did not want to just wait for the Blood King to go after him. If there was a chance to take care of that man, he would take it.
"The Blood King is dangerous and wild but also very cunning. No one reaches such a high level in the underground without those skills. Dealing with him will be more challenging than expected."
Cain nodded, his eyes growing colder. He rembered the threat of the Blood King and knew he had to be cautious from now on, especially since the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar would no longer be with him.
"We will part ways here. The old man is waiting for you."
The First Collapsing Lightning Pillar nodded to Cain before vanishing, this ti for real.
A few seconds after his departure, Luther appeared in front of Cain, nodding towards the young man with a smile.
"It's good to see you, Colonel Laurifer."
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End of Book 4. A war that painted the sky red.
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