Origin Paradise!

An orderly, cold voice swept through the fortress.

"Name your accomplices!"

"The Yan family, the Fu family, the Ruan family, or even the usually low-profile Shan family—within the Western Territory, no one can overthrow the Jing family!"

"If you know what's good for you, I'll spare your bloodline."

Faced with an arrogant and domineering force, the old bartender remained silent.

Duke Yu chuckled and said, "Are you very interested in my accomplices?"

In the dream world of the real and fake Baku, Jingran frowned, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

My answer is no.

Duke Yu clenched his fist and laughed loudly.

"People should take control of their own destiny and power. Why should I be born to bear the misfortunes of the times?"

Why should I be the one to suffer a completely unrelated disaster, just because someone else made the same choice, simply because we share similar blood?

Duke Yu could not hide his hatred for his own Cypherian bloodline.

"Can the glory, dignity, and everything else of the strong be passed down only through mere bloodlines?"

Duke Yu's smile faded, and he said firmly:

"As a mixed-race person, I have never received any special treatment along the way."

“I will surpass the progenitor and become the new Cypheris.”

boom!

A white sword light rose from the fortress.

The cloaked figure who was previously in the Dark Canyon has now appeared at Cangwu Fortress.

The sword flashed fiercely, slashing the thousand-meter-long tapir beast vertically from behind.

The cloak ripped open, revealing the figure inside.

Compared to the masculine Duke Yu, who resembled a blood lion, this cloaked figure was entirely effeminate, yet their bone structures were remarkably similar.

"How could this be..." The old bartender was heartbroken. The cause of General Cangwu's death was now clear. According to Yu Jianyue, Duke Yu had already been severely injured and should have been unable to fight. However, if there were cloaked figures waiting outside the battlefield to provide support, the combination of a sneak attack and unforeseen factors could indeed have led to General Cangwu's demise.

Bang!

The thousand-meter-long tapir beast completely collapsed. Jingran's eyes dimmed, and his mangled body fell, splattering blood high in the sky.

The cloaked man approached Duke Yu and handed over an immortal-grade Dali bullet.

At the same time, strands of blood essence gathered together, eventually forming a blood lamp with great difficulty.

“If I were a pure-blooded Severus, I would have at least ten lamps.”

Duke Yu showed no self-deprecation, but laughed it off.

Because he was a hybrid, even though he possessed the extremely rare Blood Resonance talent of the Severis clan, the effect was greatly reduced. Although he only achieved one-tenth of the results, the cost required far exceeded the normal level.

Therefore, he could only initiate the Silhouette Project. Cultivating and harvesting Merrick was just a minor detail; the real purpose was to use the war to collect the essence of blood.

Blood lamps surged into the body, and fresh blood cleansed the soul.

The Duke of Yu's body, which had been covered in wounds and scars over the years, has been fully restored. The hidden dangers that had accumulated over the years have been completely eliminated, and his overall condition has reached an unprecedented peak.

He picked up the Da Li bullet and put it in his mouth. The next moment, the relatively few blood demon impurities in his bloodline quickly dissipated.

The yin body merges with the yang body.

As his momentum steadily increased, the Duke of Yu's slightly weathered face gradually became smooth, and in a short while, he transformed into a handsome young man.

boom!

My blood felt like it was boiling, and my soul felt like it was burning.

When everything became pure, Duke Yu began to cultivate a heroic spirit, determined to take even greater control over his own destiny.

"He's actually going to be promoted to a king!" the old bartender murmured.

call!

Above the Cangwu Fortress.

Suddenly, an old man with white hair and a withered appearance appeared.

"Old subordinate, were all the oaths you swore to me back then lies?"

In this attack on Duke Yu, King Jingyang chose to personally oversee the operation and disregarded Jing Ran's injuries, all in order to seize the most crucial opportunity during the enemy's promotion.

The old bartender was deeply shocked by the Jing family's determination. In the final stage of his life, this old Wang left the opportunity to make his move to the present, which shows how much the Jing family valued and how much they intended to kill Duke Yu.

The creation of a heroic spirit requires complete focus and allows no room for complacency.

Duke Yu was completely immobilized, but he showed no fear and sneered, "If you were not willing, what oath did you make?"

"If you had disobeyed me on the spot, would you have kept me alive until today?"

“Prince Jingyang, your methods of taking advantage of kindness are too narrow-minded. Your aristocratic wealth cannot cover up your petty and stingy nature.”

"How dare you!" King Jingyang's expression turned slightly angry. He had thought he could calmly resolve this trouble for his family, but he hadn't expected the other party to be so "outspoken".

A long sword, resembling a stream, suddenly appeared and shot straight out.

The old bartender watched the battlefield. King Jingyang's all-out sword strike would either kill or cripple an ordinary hero. Moreover, this was a crucial moment for forging the heart of a hero, and the foreseeable strong backlash almost sealed the fate of Duke Yu.

boom!

The long sword in the stream shattered in mid-air.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man in a white robe appeared at the edge of the Wanjiangtai.

If the old bartender's expression before was one of astonishment at the changes on the battlefield, then at this moment it was pure fear.

Apart from his white shirt, the middle-aged man owned nothing else.

King Jingyang stared intently at the other party, a hint of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

He finally learned about the powerful court forces behind the Duke of Yu.

—Prime Minister Bai Gui himself.

One of only six supreme heroes in the empire.

A seemingly long silence swept through the fortress.

Duke Yu successfully cultivated a heroic spirit and transformed into a king.

Prime Minister Bai Gui laughed and said, "With the Dark Prince here, why doesn't Prince Jingyang kill him quickly? What are you waiting for?"

He would never personally kill the Prince of Jingyang. After all, the current emperor was still alive, and such a thing was tantamount to rebellion. He had to avoid it, as someone who was bad at protecting himself would not have a good end.

But King Jingyang must perish today.

The Duke of Yu will take over the Jing family through marriage. Once the identity of the Dark Race Prince is made public, the Empire will immediately gain the righteous cause of purging the Western Territory. This is a just cause, and this "just cause" involves "heaven." In the words of the Dark Race, it is the real Eternal Dark Blood Moon.

As for whether the Duke of Yu will be willing at that time...

Prime Minister Bai Gui laughed it off, knowing that the other side had definitely prepared many countermeasures, but no matter how hard they struggled, the outcome would not change.

In a short while, Duke Yu took the initiative to attack King Jingyang.

“I have said it before, I will destroy everything that the Jing family is so proud of.”

"Even Bai Gui's dog dares to bark!"

The battle belonging to the kings immediately broke out.

Prime Minister Bai Gui looked to the side and said, "Get out of here now."

The old bartender, as if granted a pardon, bowed and said, "Here you are."

Chapter 480 Lily Falls from the Sky

Cangwu Fortress, Tavern.

A flash of light and shadow, and three people and a dog appeared.

“Have we forgotten something?” Duke Merrick asked, frowning.

"If you can't remember, it means it's not important."

Jiang He's answer was rather indifferent, but when he turned around, he saw a large black dog standing beside him, on all fours, panting heavily.

"What's wrong?" Jiang He asked, puzzled.

"Quick, pat my head." Old Black said worriedly, "I feel like I'm being assimilated by the werewolves. I'm a dog, after all."

Jiang He: “…”

There's not much difference, is there?

Jiang He stroked the dog's head with a slightly unfamiliar expression, and the notification sound indicating the mission was over rang in his ears.

Main quest ③: Seize the remains of the Dali Kingdom. The specific requirement is to steal one part. In addition, you will receive 10000 experience points and game currency.

Before he could even sort out his gains, main quest ④ was immediately issued.

[Main Quest 4: The Battle of Cangwu (Special)]

[Mission Introduction: On April 9th ​​of the millennium of the Imperial Calendar, at 11:45 PM, the Duke of Yu, an elite of the Heroic Age, clashed with the King of Jingyang. The outcome was decided. The Imperial Chancellor/Peak Hero—Bai Gui—was overseeing the battle. Intrigues were intertwined, and blood flowed like rivers…]

[Mission Requirement: Defeat Duke Yu]

[Quest Reward: Epic Hunter Core Skill *1]

[Task Time Limit: 6 hours]

[Task Penalty: None]

[Task Notes: This task is extremely difficult, with a completion rate below the minimum feasibility standard. The executor may choose to abandon it, and main quest ④ will then enter normal mode.]

[Executor's Exclusive Tip: Duke Yu possesses the potential to advance to a legendary being. Given the reputation relationship between the Executor and the target, it is recommended to hinder his further development.]

Jiang He frowned deeply in front of the bar.

The gains from the Dark Canyon trip were not enough to bring about a qualitative improvement for him. Moreover, even as the King of Gold, he was powerless to kill elite heroes under the protection of the peak heroes. Even if he were to escape, a one-on-one battle would be a near-death experience.

"Do I have to do this too?" Jiang He sighed softly, wondering where all the other executives were.

Bang!

The old bartender rushed in and went straight to the bar. His hands trembled slightly as he opened a bottle of wine that he had treasured for many years. Prime Minister Bai Gui told him to get lost, but if he really left the fortress, that would be a death wish.

"Give me half." Yu Jianyue ignored the howling noise outside the tavern and faithfully displayed her drunken nature.

The old bartender remained silent, then stared blankly after serving the drinks. Duke Merrick, sitting opposite him, had already reacted; he nervously watched the direction of the platform, where a torrent of energy trembled through the fortress.

Jiang He took a cup of Mirage Wine and pondered whether to hunt down Duke Yu. The value of the epic-level hunter core skill was self-evident.

"It's not entirely impossible."

"To be conservative, the odds are 40/60."

Meanwhile, Wuhe sent intelligence.

"Boss, I'm currently at the military headquarters in Cangwu Province. According to the records here, the moon on the Eternal Dark Continent was actually silvery-white in history."

"About a hundred years ago, the moon turned red at an eerie speed. Due to the influence of the moonlight, all living beings on the ground, whether dark races or empires, developed Blood Moon Syndrome."

"This is a kind of madness that causes mental derangement. According to the research of the alchemists at the time, there is a deep domination under the madness. In short, someone intends to enslave the whole world."

"Then... the record is blank."

"As a result, the Crimson Queen, also known as Lilith, perished, along with nearly ten legendary figures and a large number of void behemoths. This event is known as the War of Annihilation."

Jiang He rolled her eyes inwardly. When they first met, neither side trusted the other at all. Lilith kept saying that she had been betrayed by the world and that she had ended up like this. Moreover, it sounded like there were only two or three legends involved in the siege.

At this moment, he was basically certain that Lilith was not telling the truth.

"After the War of Annihilation, the Blood Moon began to gradually recover."

"At its most significant point, it had even recovered more than half of its previous value."

"But sixteen years ago, the eternally dark moon was once again stained crimson."

That's roughly it.