Chapter 721: Demonic Ancestor’s Inheritance Trials (3)
[The Final Trial... Kill the Demonic Wolf King]
[There will be no break for this trial]
’What?’
Zepharis’ eyes widened at the words.
Just as he was expecting a long break, the final trial had already begun.
And this time, there was no time to rest.
’Swiish’
The atmosphere around him suddenly changed, and a terrifying aura slowly descended upon the battlefield.
The demonic mist around him started swirling violently.
’Steps’
Soon, a massive figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
It stood upright like a human, but its entire body was covered in thick, dark fur.
Its crimson eyes glowed with intelligence and brutality.
Sharp fangs protruded from its mouth, and its claws were long and curved like blades.
A powerful demonic aura surged from its body, far surpassing all the demonic wolves Zepharis had faced before.
’Quasi-Soul Transformation Realm...’
Zepharis’ pupils shrank slightly.
Even without sensing it properly, he could tell this was not an opponent he could take lightly.
"With such a pitiful cultivation, you dared to take my master’s Trial and even reached the final trial?"
The Demonic Wolf King spoke in a deep, heavy voice.
"Not bad... not bad."
While emitting his powerful aura, which suppressed Zepharis, the Demonic Wolf King didn’t attack.
Instead, he acknowledged Zepharis’ capabilities.
"However..."
His eyes turned cold.
"This is where you will stop."
’Swiish!’
"Come forth... my children."
’Swiish!’
’Swiish!’
’Swiish!’
As soon as he finished his words, the Demonic Wolf King summoned hundreds of demonic wolves.
’Rarr!’
’Rawrr!’
All these demonic wolves were Rank 7 and even Rank 8, as they surrounded Zepharis from all sides.
Zepharis’ expression turned serious.
’This is... troublesome.’
However, there was no fear in his eyes, only battle intent.
Before entering the Demonic Ancestor’s Secret Realm, Zepharis was already prepared for death.
So, there was nothing that would scare him anymore.
"Come."
Zepharis took a deep breath and was ready for the final trial for the Demon Ancestor’s Inheritance.
’Swiish!’
The wolves charged at him all at once.
’Slash!’
’Swiish!’
’Boom!’
Zepharis moved like a shadow, weaving through the attacks.
His claws tore through the bodies of the incoming wolves.
One wolf fell, then another, and then another.
’Slash!!’
Black blood splattered as Zepharis killed more than a dozen Rank 7 Demonic Wolves in just a few minutes.
At the same time, he continuously dodged the attacks of the Rank 8 Demonic Wolves.
However, the pressure kept increasing.
The number of enemies was simply too overwhelming.
Even with his boosted strength and even with his special techniques, he was gradually getting pushed back.
’Should I use the Bloodline now?’
There was still one thing that Zepharis was holding back, and it was his bloodline, which could boost his battle prowess by 2 times.
’No... not yet... There is still the Demonic Wolf King that I need to kill.’
However, he quickly rejected that idea, not because he didn’t want to, but instead because he was saving it for the Demonic Wolf King.
To complete the trial, he had to kill the Demonic Wolf King, and even though his chances of achieving that, even with the Bloodline, were grim, Zepharis refrained from using it.
On the other hand, the Demonic Wolf King watched everything with an interested smile on his face.
’Not bad...’
After a few minutes,
"Enough."
The Demonic Wolf King suddenly raised his hand.
All the demonic wolves instantly stopped attacking and retreated, whereas Zepharis stood there, breathing heavily.
His body was now covered in fresh wounds.
"I see you have the potential to become a Demon Emperor..."
The Demonic Wolf King spoke slowly.
"However, at this rate, you will only die."
He shook his head in disappointment.
"There is no way you can complete the final trial."
He paused for a moment before continuing,
"For you... I can break the rules."
Zepharis narrowed his eyes.
"As long as you admit defeat, I can send you out of this Secret Realm."
According to the rules, once a participant entered the Demonic Ancestor’s Trial, unless they completed it, they couldn’t leave the Secret Realm.
However, the Demonic Wolf King was offering Zepharis a way out.
A chance to survive.
After all, he had already seen Zepharis’ talent.
Even without the Demon Ancestor’s inheritance, Zepharis still had the potential to reach the Soul Transformation Realm in the future.
"Huh?"
Zepharis was slightly surprised to see such a kind Demonic Being.
Generally, Demons are known for being cruel and, in fact, evil as they consume other demons to increase their battle prowess.
So, Zepharis was definitely not expecting the Demonic Wolf King to let him go.
Nevertheless, Zepharis shook his head as he had no plans to give up on the Inheritance.
Even though he promised Ethan that he would get the Inheritance at any cost, Zepharis had another strong reason for not giving up.
’If I want to change the fate of the Night Demons, they need to have a Secret Realm belonging solely to the Night Demon Race.’
Although Zepharis didn’t know that the number of Night Demons after he entered the trial had doubled, he knew the Azure Serpent Realm was not a suitable place to call home for the Night Demons.
As long as they had a Demonic Secret Realm, the Night Demons could live peacefully and grow stronger without any external pressure.
"Sorry, but I will leave only after I get the Demonic Ancestor’s Inheritance."
Thus, Zepharis shook his head and rejected the Demonic Wolf King’s offer.
"Haha..."
Hearing Zepharis’s rejection, the Demonic Wolf King didn’t become angry; instead, he laughed out loud.
"Because of your courage... I am liking you even more now."
"Sir, Demonic Wolf King, if you are liking me,"
After some hesitation, Zepharis asked, "Instead of asking me to leave, can you lower the difficulty of the trial?"
Since the Demonic Wolf King can break the rules of the Demonic Ancestor, Zepharis asked without having many expectations.
"Huh?"
The Wolf King raised his brows as a glint appeared in his eyes.
"Sure."
"Really?"
Zepharis became excited.
[The Demonic Wolf King used his authority to change the final trial]
[Survive the one-on-one duel with the Demonic Wolf King for 10 minutes]
[Note: The Demonic Wolf King won’t hold back his battle prowess during the duel and will go all-out]
Soon, he received the ancient voice, making Zepharis even more excited.
