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Chapter 46 The Death of the Butcher
The difference in results is truly striking.
Compared to the level 2 War Roar, the unleveled skill - Killing Intent Wave is clearly more powerful, has a stronger control effect, and can deal a lot of damage.

Of course, the core reason for this phenomenon is that War Roar's level is too low. Although its star rating is higher, it can't even unleash half of its power.

As for Killing Intent Wave, although it is only a two-star skill, the skill it comprehends is a complete version. Naturally, its power is stronger than that of a three-star skill at a lower level.

Shortly after, the Crimson Butcher regained consciousness, but only struggled briefly before falling into a deathly silence.

It wasn't that it didn't want to resist, but the Blood Butcher, having lost its eyes and had its tendons severed, was incapacitated. Under normal circumstances, it would recover from this level of injury in just a few breaths, and it wouldn't affect its fighting ability at all.

But at this moment, the blood spear was stuck in its chest, greedily drawing out the boiling blood in its body and the blood energy contained within it. With its power drained, it could no longer heal itself.

Did the blood energy erupt again, knocking the opponent back?

No, the Blood Butcher's blood energy isn't unlimited. Having had its heart pierced twice and its blood energy drained in large quantities, it can no longer do that.

"You know what? I used to be human too."

The Crimson Butcher slowly raised his head, uttering a hoarse, low voice.

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Ye Mingqiu did not answer.

“I once had cancer and was dying. At that time, a doctor told me that he could save my life through the most advanced experimental medical methods.”

"I agreed and signed the agreement."

"Under general anesthesia, I was wheeled into the operating room. Blood-red instruments were placed around me. The doctor didn't start the surgery immediately. Instead, he used restraints to firmly fix me to the alloy bed. The restraints were made of high-purity silver alloy wire mixed with Dyneema, which had the effect of suppressing blood energy. Ordinary Crimson Shadows couldn't break free at all."

"After the surgery began, the doctor injected red blood into my body. It was burning hot, and my blood vessels and muscles were burned."

"The power of the source blood makes me regenerate constantly. I can neither live well nor die. The feeling of being unable to live or die drives me into complete madness. I struggle desperately, but the restraints hold me in place, making it impossible for me to move."

"Next."

“I spent two months on that alloy bed, almost driven mad by the torture. The power of the source blood transformed me into a Crimson Shadow, which was exactly what the doctor wanted. He would smile and say things like, ‘This is for the progress of humanity’ or ‘Thank you for your contribution to all mankind,’ and then torture me mercilessly to continue extracting relevant data.”

"Finally, a powerful Crimson Shadow stormed into the hospital, killed the doctor, and rescued me. His intention was not to save me, but to prevent humans from learning too much about the Crimson Shadows. It was an order from the Crimson Supreme."

“I watched it burn the files, wipe the data from the doctor’s computer, and erase everything related to that period. You know what? It was a really weird feeling. Even though it was the negative memories that were being erased, I was sad, in pain, and felt that everything I had experienced was meaningless.”

"You're crazy."

Ye Mingqiu spoke softly, his eyes beneath the blue face and fangs fixed on the blood-red butcher, showing no sign of letting his guard down and simultaneously spreading his senses to avoid a sneak attack.

The other Crimson Hermits, pierced by the Blood Spear, would soon have their boiling blood drained and turn into black fragments. But this guy, whose power had been drained by the Blood Spear for so long, could still speak.

Could it be because he has primordial blood in his body?

Is raw blood more valuable than boiled blood?
"Yes, I've gone mad. I've been frantically researching source blood and the human body as the Crimson Hermit, trying to develop even stronger power from source blood and become the Crimson Butcher."

The Crimson Butcher laughed, relaxed and carefree, as if it weren't currently pierced through the chest, but rather enjoying afternoon tea. Its lips curled slightly upward as it said, "You know what? Right now, I'm in pain, but also very happy. The feeling of having the power of my source blood stripped away makes me feel like I'm gradually returning to my former self, back to my original form. It's just... a little sleepy."

"Then go to sleep."

"Alright."

The Crimson Butcher's body gradually changed, from strong to withered, and his red-glowing muscles gradually dimmed and turned black. The power of the source blood was indeed strong, but it also had its limits. If it was continuously drained for too long, he would also die.

But
If I weren't the one fighting, and there were no Blood Spears, how could they fight and how could they win?

A question arose in Ye Mingqiu's mind.

As the Crimson Butcher previously stated, there are materials in this world that can counteract blood energy. The principle behind this counteracting effect should be different from my Blood Spear, but it should still be able to kill the Crimson Shadows, otherwise the Crimson Shadows would never hide in the dark corners of human society.

"Behind the door, in the core power area, are the research materials I've collected over the years, which you can dispose of as you see fit."

The Crimson Butcher left his final words, and the crimson light on his body completely dissipated, turning into a pitch-black stone, like a monster sculpture carved by an artist, sitting quietly.

"Crack!"

Ye Mingqiu pulled out the blood spear, and his vigilance finally eased slightly. Only a dead opponent is the best opponent and the most worthy of respect.

The next moment, a powerful force full of vitality surged from the blood spear, flowing into his body through his arm that was tightly gripping the spear, and into every part of his body, bringing an incomparably comfortable feeling.

[Note: The Blood Spear has replenished you with pure life energy, increasing your maximum health by 50.]

It actually has this effect?

It seems I need to hunt down as many Crimson Hermits with Source Blood as possible in the future!

Immediately afterwards, Ye Mingqiu turned and walked towards the power core area.

The environment inside was cleaner than I had imagined, filled with all sorts of bottles and jars, as well as petri dishes containing various cells, monster limbs, and unconscious life forms—all kinds of life forms, including many experimental subjects that violated moral principles.

Ye Mingqiu found a work table with all sorts of documents on it. He casually picked up a notebook and discovered that it was actually a prop that could be directly incorporated into the spirit world space.

[Hint: You have obtained the Crimson Butcher's Experiment Notes]

It seems that the Blood Butcher's experiments were indeed valuable, a fact acknowledged even by the spirit world.

To show respect for his opponent, Ye Mingqiu chose to put everything that could be recognized as a useful tool by the spirit world into his storage space. These were all the culmination of the Blood Butcher's life's work and could not be wasted.

"Ok?"

Ye Mingqiu turned to look at a photo glued together on the table. The photo showed a short-haired girl. He flipped it over and saw a line of crooked words.

Dad will always love you
(End of this chapter)