Chapter 722: Demonic Ancestor’s Inheritance Trials (4)
Even with a boost from his bloodline, Zepharis was not confident enough to seriously injure the Demonic Wolf King, not to mention killing him was an impossible task.
However, with the modification in the trial, Zepharis’ chances of completing the final trial had greatly increased.
"Don’t get too excited yet."
The Demonic Wolf King spoke as his crimson eyes narrowed slightly.
"Now, I can’t hold back even if I want to."
A terrifying aura slowly surged from his body, making the surrounding space tremble.
"So, be careful..."
"And I hope you can complete the trial and become the successor of the Demon Ancestor."
Zepharis’ expression turned serious as he nodded his head.
However, what he didn’t know was that there was another reason why the Demonic Wolf King modified the trial.
It had been thousands of years since the Demon Ancestor had fallen and left behind this inheritance.
Until now, there have been hardly ten participants who entered the Secret Realm and triggered the trial.
Except for two participants, no one was able to reach the final trial.
As for those two participants, one was old and had cultivation at the Peak Demon Soul Realm, which obviously didn’t satisfy the Demonic Wolf King.
As for the other one, he was not old but not young either, with the same Peak Demon Soul Realm cultivation.
However, he was a coward and accepted the Demonic Wolf King’s offer to safely exit the Demonic Secret Realm without completing the final trial.
So, he directly killed them during the final trial.
’If he had chosen to exit, I would have killed him right then.’
Looking at Zepharis, the Demonic Wolf King thought to himself as his gaze fully focused on Zepharis, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
’He is courageous... and I like the determination in his eyes.’
Unlike the previous participants, Zepharis didn’t hesitate.
Even when given a chance to leave safely, he chose to stay and fight.
He chose to risk his life for his Master, the future of his race, and for his own path.
’Interesting...’
In the eyes of the Demonic Wolf King, Zepharis had already fulfilled almost all the criteria to become the successor of the Demon Ancestor.
However, at the end of the day, he couldn’t do whatever he wanted.
There were rules to this inheritance, and they are quite strict.
Thus, the only thing he could do was use his authority to modify the final trial... just enough to give Zepharis a chance.
But whether he could seize that chance or not would depend entirely on him.
"Thank you, Senior. I will definitely complete this trial."
Zepharis was obviously oblivious to the Demonic Wolf King’s thoughts; however, he was grateful for the modification of the trial.
Moreover, Zepharis was fully confident in completing this modified trial.
Zepharis no longer hesitated and activated his bloodline, which he had been saving for the Demonic Wolf King.
’[Abyssal Demon Emperor’s Bloodline], activate.’
’Swiish!’
In the next second, Zepharis was completely covered in a black smoke that was released from his shadow and under the dark night, Zepharis was very hard to see for the surrounding Rank 7 and Rank 8 Demonic Wolves.
"You already have an Emperor-grade bloodline? Great... great."
Seeing the changes in Zepharis, the Demonic Wolf King could easily tell it was because of the bloodline, and he could even tell its grade, which greatly surprised him.
"As long as you get the Demon Ancestor’s inheritance, you can upgrade your bloodline to Ancestor-grade."
The Demonic Wolf King became excited at that thought.
"However... it won’t be that easy."
’Swiish!’
As soon as he finished his words, he transformed into a huge demonic wolf and jumped at Zepharis with his jaws wide open.
For the Rank 7 and Rank 8 Demon Wolves, it might be hard to notice Zepharis now; however, for the Demonic Wolf King, who was only one step away from reaching the Soul Transformation Realm, he could clearly see him.
’Swiish!’
On the other hand, Zepharis was expecting this.
’Dodge.’
So, he didn’t wait for the Demonic Wolf King to come close to him; instead, he dodged and ran away into the Demonic Forest in the distance.
"Do you think you can stall for 10 minutes and complete this trial that easily?"
The Demonic Wolf King could easily see through Zepharis’ thoughts.
As long as Zepharis stalls for 10 minutes, the final trial would be considered successful, and he could become the successor of the Demon Ancestor.
However, no matter how much he liked Zepharis, the Demonic Wolf King couldn’t go easy on him now.
[Gale Wolf King’s Bloodline]
Thus, without hesitation, he activated one of his bloodlines and instantly appeared in front of Zepharis.
"This is the end for you."
Saying that, he swiped his deadly claws at Zepharis.
"Not really. I already got what I want... Haha."
Looking at the incoming deadly claw, Zepharis didn’t bother to dodge; instead, he laughed, making the Demonic Wolf King frown; however, he didn’t stop the attack.
’Swiish!’
’Swiish!’
But the moment his deadly claw passed through Zepharis, Zepharis’ body turned into black smoke.
"T-this... this demonic technique... It’s Night Phantom Concealment... how did it become so powerful all of a sudden?"
The Demonic Wolf King was shocked.
He was watching Zepharis from the beginning, and moreover, he also knew about the Night Phantom Concealment Technique, which was the special technique of the Night Demon race.
Even with the boost from the bloodline, its prowess shouldn’t be that high.
"Senior, what happened?"
The black smoke materialised behind the Demonic Wolf King as Zepharis appeared and asked.
[Demonic Gale Blades]
As soon as he heard the voice, the Demonic Wolf King released powerful wind blades without even turning back at Zepharis.
’Swiish!’ ’Swiish!’
However, those gale blades passed through Zepharis like passing through air.
"T-this... this is definitely a Transcendental Stage Technique."
Seeing that, the Demonic Wolf King realised that the mastery of the Night Phantom Concealment Technique had reached an incredible level, which left him completely stunned.
"But... how?"
