Demonic Art of Assimilation
Chapter 187: FlyingChapter 188: Inner conflictChapter 189: You have no chanceChapter 190: Beauties in both armsChapter 191: The cry of help from the little skeletonChapter 192: Valley of SunshineChapter 193: Place of extreme waterChapter 194: Battling the blood water demonsChapter 195: Promotion to the Dark Moon divisionChapter 196: Sharing one roomChapter 197: Making a decisive moveChapter 198: Conduct oneself well: A marvelous sensationChapter 200: Dog eat dogChapter 201: Hurry up old dog!Chapter 202: I’ll remember youChapter 203: Forcing a fightChapter 204: My own powerChapter 205: Then call it Soul Destroyer!Chapter 206: TransformationChapter 207: A hundred ghosts in a frenzied danceChapter 208: The Purple Demon EyeChapter 209: The Purifying Strength of SoulChapter 210: A whirling bone daggerChapter 211: The formation activatesChapter 212: SlaughterChapter 213: A bloodthirsty urgeChapter 214: The four great powersChapter 215: A frenzied slaughterChapter 216: ShockChapter 217: A bloody explosionChapter 218: A cry from the heartChapter 219: Don’t worry, I’ll take care of him!Chapter 220: Saving up for a rainy dayChapter 221: Refusal to the faceChapter 222: Making a move myself hurts the body!Chapter 223: InvitationChapter 224: Counter assassinationChapter 225: A heavenly treasureChapter 226: ViolenceChapter 227: Leaving with easeChapter 228: Murder weaponChapter 229: Favored son of earthChapter 230: The little skeleton’s faction!Chapter 231: Blood essence grassChapter 232: Lewd Dragon, Lewd SnakeChapter 233: ConquerChapter 234: A strong crowdChapter 235: Sea of FireChapter 236: The strong work togetherChapter 237: Fire Attribute TreasureChapter 238: DisguiseChapter 239: Couldn’t help itChapter 240: A strange placeChapter 241: Demigod existence?Chapter 242: Murderous SoulChapter 243: DestructionChapter 244: AweChapter 245: Grave diggingChapter 246: Just you? Are you worthy?Chapter 247: GraduationChapter 248: The promiseChapter 249: Rebirth pillChapter 250: Poison of Fire and IceChapter 251: Becoming a famous personChapter 252: A high rankChapter 253: Paving the wayChapter 254: The use of killing auraChapter 255: A powerful figureChapter 256: The female banditChapter 257: Robbing the robbersChapter 258: HeadquartersChapter 259: AssemblyChapter 260: Adding fuel to the flamesChapter 261: Night of madnessChapter 262: Resurrection of the deadChapter 263: DomineeringChapter 264: Stomping on a grand magusChapter 265: Raw oresChapter 266: CaptivesChapter 267: Divine bodyChapter 268: A pleasant surpriseChapter 269: The arrogant Dark Moon envoyChapter 270: The religion of the Evil GodChapter 271: The tri-colored bone staffChapter 272: The effect of the Rebirth PillChapter 273: Climbing up step by stepChapter 274: Who dares to act wildly?Chapter 275: Killing two birds with one stoneChapter 276: The lovebirds shared a bathChapter 277: Advancing to Archmage NecromancerChapter 278: A crazy proposalChapter 279: The arrogant challengerChapter 280: InfamyChapter 281: Getting famousChapter 282: The repute of a geniusChapter 283: Coolly composedChapter 284: A big gambleChapter 285: DazzlingChapter 286: The challengerChapter 287: Standing proudly in the skyChapter 288: Ripped asunderChapter 289: A medal of meritChapter 290: First function of the bone staffChapter 291: Mansion and territoryChapter 292: Three hundred thousand gold coinsChapter 293: The Temple KnightsChapter 294: A massive amount of explosivesChapter 295: UndercurrentsChapter 296: A tragic battleChapter 297: ExplosionChapter 298: BreakthroughChapter 299: CeasefireChapter 300: Broken city, broken soldiersChapter 301: Army of UndeadChapter 302: ChargeChapter 303: Must confess even unto deathChapter 304: Memory searchChapter 305: HidingChapter 306: Magic crystal cannonsChapter 307: Divine powerChapter 308: Divine weapon versus divine weaponChapter 309: The mightyChapter 310: Captured aliveChapter 311: RejuvenationChapter 312: ConditionsChapter 313: Returning to the cityChapter 314: A strong emergenceChapter 315: ImprintChapter 316: TeamworkChapter 317: Complete AnnihilationChapter 318: Saving the beautyChapter 319: The art of shapeshiftingChapter 320: Treasure troveChapter 321: Dragonlance and Dragon NetChapter 322: The green dragon’s crystal coreChapter 323: Leaving behind an earChapter 324: BlackmailChapter 325: Lack of manpowerChapter 326: Somewhat trickyChapter 327: A talented personChapter 328: I will be your hunting hound!Chapter 329: FriendsChapter 330: Preparing for warChapter 331: So what if I tricked you!Chapter 332: Corpses scattered across the groundChapter 333: Something unforeseenChapter 334: I really feel ashamed for you, blech!Chapter 335: The Fruits of VictoryChapter 336: The mountain chiefsChapter 337: Complete acceptanceChapter 338: Exploring the underground world againChapter 339: It was indeed meChapter 340: The upside down Gourd MountainChapter 341: An ancient magical formationChapter 342: The Ancient Lizard KingChapter 343: LandslideChapter 344: Deathly pursuitChapter 345: Rank five demigod existenceChapter 346: Collecting the spoils of warChapter 347: Becoming a Dark Sun envoyChapter 348: Demon-rearingChapter 349: The dignity of the little skeleton in the other dimensionChapter 350: The excited dark dragonChapter 351: Father?Chapter 352: Stone MenChapter 353: Place of extreme metalChapter 354: Metal attribute treasure – The Golden Cudgel?Chapter 355: AmbushChapter 356: A pack of mad dogsChapter 357: Collecting on debtsChapter 358: You’re all done for!Chapter 359: You are not the only oneChapter 360: Receiving some benefitsChapter 361: MassacreChapter 362: Sinking into depravityChapter 363: Twelve Ubiquitous ShadowsChapter 364: Secret art of possessionChapter 365: Mysterious matriarchChapter 366: How do you want to play?Chapter 367: Burying the hatchet in each other’s fleshChapter 368: Going on a Punitive ExpeditionChapter 369: TraitorsChapter 370: Summoning the Old Fey CorpseChapter 371: A woman’s heartChapter 372: Teacher of the State StratholmeChapter 373: BacklashChapter 374: A Philosophy of BlasphemyChapter 375: The SculptureChapter 376: PointersChapter 377: Rapid ProgressChapter 378: A Summit of DignitariesChapter 379: ElderChapter 380: Han Shuo’s headache of a matterChapter 381: Luring into demonhoodChapter 382: Snatching one’s SubordinateChapter 383: The other worldChapter 384: Comprehending the netherworldChapter 385: Evolution of undead creaturesChapter 386: A stronger hidden expertChapter 387: Absorbing the serene luster gemChapter 388: His Majesty’s pleaChapter 389: Improving circumstances of the necromancy majorChapter 390: RespectChapter 391: No turning backChapter 392: I admit defeatChapter 393: Being a role modelChapter 394: Han Shuo’s promiseChapter 395: Entering the sectChapter 396: Sacred swordmaster’s proposalChapter 397: Cross SlashChapter 398: A structure from the other dimension?Chapter 399: Three abilities of the Tri-colored skeletal staffChapter 400: Fallen tiger in grasslandChapter 401: The alliance based on benefitsChapter 402: Cutting off the tongueChapter 403: Gargoyle SwarmChapter 404: I learned it from youChapter 405: Unable to escapeChapter 406: Three Great EnchantmentsChapter 407: BigwigsChapter 408: Fanny’s deep emotionsChapter 409: RefusalChapter 410: Sudden changes within Ossen CityChapter 411: Chopping their hands offChapter 412: Sacred KnightChapter 413: Hiding undergroundChapter 414: HatredChapter 415: Miraculous speed of recoveryChapter 416: Everything was under controlChapter 417: I canChapter 418: Tripartite talksChapter 419: I’m willing.Chapter 420: I’m unwilling to part with youChapter 421: We want to become even strongerChapter 422: Radiant TranslationsChapter 423: Instructing a discipleChapter 424Chapter 425: Han Shuo’s sudden changeChapter 426: UnstoppableChapter 427: One vs A HundredChapter 428: Already a foregone conclusionChapter 429: New statusChapter 430: AssimilationChapter 431: My name is Han HaoChapter 432: Gaining another mystical skillChapter 433: Undead Creature in the Dead SeaChapter 434: Struck Down From WithinChapter 435: Tree of SoulsChapter 436: Suddenly Realizing It Had Been Three YearsChapter 437: ChangesChapter 438: Delia’s HintingsChapter 439: RevengeChapter 440: Bloodbathing the ChurchChapter 441: FawningChapter 442: ComplaisantChapter 443: Boundary of WeaknessChapter 444: Beating up a Sneaky AttackerChapter 445: Same as Heretics, but Big Differences!Chapter 446: Killing the EnemyChapter 447: Implanting Demonic BloodChapter 448: Classified DocumentsChapter 449: Going in AloneChapter 450: Twelve Round SpheresChapter 451: Origin CrystalsChapter 452: Demonic BladesChapter 453: IceboundChapter 454: Plundering TreasuresChapter 455: The Abandoned Sacred MagusChapter 456: Consciousness HealedChapter 457: PloyChapter 458: Domain of the DivinityChapter 459: Escaping AliveChapter 460: Peerless Murderous SoulChapter 461: Concealing the ConsciousnessChapter 462: Of Course It’s for YouChapter 463: A Big GiftChapter 464: Days of DebaucheryChapter 465: The Dark Dragon’s PleadChapter 466: Disastrous Turn of the Dark DragonsChapter 467: Ganging Up?Chapter 468: Corey the Ice CelestialChapter 469: RupturedChapter 470: Past Events Thousand Years Back
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: A marvelous sensation
After filling their stomachs and walking out of the shop, Phoebe and Han Shuo shopped for a bit longer amidst all the various stores in the Valley of Sunshine. Phoebe then went to find the proper members of the Cairo mercenary band to negotiate for the shop that contained the place of extreme water for Han Shuo.
Han Shuo walked alone towards the shop in which Emily was located in, planning on asking Emily to investigate Florida’s background.
The same elderly man was still watching the door. This shop sold the armor in the style of Lancelot Empire knights, and because night had yet to fall, there were indeed a few wearing the armor of knights flipping through the wares located towards the front of the store.
The elderly man indicated to Han Shuo with a slight smile when he saw Han Shuo walk in. He pointed to the backyard. Han Shuo understood and made a show of picking up a set of clothing, walking over to the door that led to the backyard and walked through it.
How did you run afoul of Florida?!
Emily was noticeably taken aback when Han Shuo started asking her about Florida with a ruthless expression on his face.
Apart from the information everyone knows about him, do you have anything else? I know the Dark Mantle must have some other information on him!
Han Shuo glanced at Emily.
Emily’s brow creased faintly as she looked at Han Shuo.
Just what is going on here?
Han Shuo recounted what had happened last night, going over events simply. Emily then said angrily,
I’ve long since heard that Florida is arrogant and cocky. I hadn’t thought that he would really be so domineering. The Valley of Sunshine isn’t in the hands of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band anymore. How dare he act this way!
When he saw Emily also grow angry with him, Han Shuo’s originally ticked off feelings were suddenly smoothed over. He then asked tenderly,
So what is this Florida’s background?
The Dark Mantle stronghold located here, within the valley, is to collect local information. Florida is neither of the Lancelot Empire nor the Kasi Empire. He comes from a vassal state to the Lancelot Empire, and his grandfather is grand magus Ferguson of the Church of Light. He has a lofty status in the Church and it’s said that he has an extremely high chance of advancing to magister.
Florida grew up in the Church of Light and was personally taught by his grandfather. Apart from light major magics, he’s also practiced many thunder magics. These are secrets that most don’t know. Since his grandfather taught him personally and his potential is uncommon indeed, he became an archmage at a young age just three years ago. The Dark Mantle once kept an eye on him and felt that he would become one of the preeminent experts on the Continent.
However, he didn’t join the Church of Light and suddenly left a few years ago to come to the Valley of Sunshine, joining the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band shortly afterwards. Because he had such great power, he quickly won chief Jason’s trust in an exceedingly short amount of time. Jason even entrusted his only daughter to him. However, old Jason fell in battle against robbers once, and his daughter also went missing as well.
It’s said that this had something to do with Florida.
However, no one has solid evidence of this. Florida naturally took control of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band after Jason’s death. There was a group that suspected Florida had something to do with this and left the band and the valley out of resentment and anger. This was how the Cairo mercenary band grew to strength.
At the same time, the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band has indeed developed well in Florida’s hands these years, and it’s gradually recovered all the strength that it’d previously lost. It’s now become Cairo mercenary band’s greatest opponent, and they really might regain control of the valley under Florida’s hands!
Emily contemplated with a furrowed brow for a bit and conveyed all she knew.
After Emily had finished sharing her knowledge, Han Shuo said lowly.
A strong enemy indeed. This person’s thoughts are vicious and devious to make a move even against his benefactor. These methods are completely against the mission of the Church of Light. It looks like I’ll need to be careful.
Bryan, the Valley of Sunshine is different from other places and is under the jurisdiction of no country. Whoever has the most strength here is king. I know your strength is certainly not inferior to Florida’s, but Florida has the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band in his hands and you will be hard pressed to fight against multiple enemies with your fists alone. I don’t think he’d make any moves in the valley thanks to the restraining pressure from the Cairo mercenary band, but you better not venture out easily so that you don’t give him any chances to make a move!
Emily was obviously very cautious of Florida as she spoke bracingly to Han Shuo.
Don’t worry, I know!
Han Shuo’s expression was calm as he responded gravely. He paused and said to Emily,
Oh right, why hasn’t Elaine brought Belinda after such a long period of time. I left a drop of blood essence in Belinda, so she won’t be able to do anything at all. Has something happened along the way?
Emily shook her head with a wry smile after Han Shuo’s words as she responded,
I was worrying as well. Elaine should’ve arrived in the valley by now. Has something really happened to her?
Forget it, I’ll take a trip and search the roads around the valley for a bit.
Han Shuo thought for a bit and answered.
No, you offended Florida so you probably shouldn’t leave the valley for a while. He has great power in this area and if he knew that you left the valley, he would definitely try to make trouble for you.
A look of panic grew on Emily’s face as she tried to stop Han Shuo.
It’s going to be fine. You know how perceptive I am. I’ll leave immediately if I discover any signs of danger. In addition, I placed a drop of blood essence on Belinda and only I can sense her within a certain distance. I must take this trip in order to conclude this mission perfectly!
Han Shuo smiled dashingly and paid no heed to the threat of Florida at all as he spoke quite at ease.
Since you insist, then let me go with you!
Emily spoke resolutely to Han Shuo when she saw that she couldn’t sway him.
Shaking his head, Han Shuo rejected Emily’s suggestion and turned to step outside. He spoke with his back to Emily,
Emily, you should trust me and not try to take care of everything for me like I’m a child. That isn’t the kind of life I want. If Florida actually does act, then I’ll actually be quite excited.
Emily had already started moving, but sighed when she heard Han Shuo’s words.
Alright, but you have to be careful. Elaine and Belinda’s well being is nothing compared to your own. You must remember to protect yourself first.
I will!
Han Shuo responded.
The sky was already darkening by the time he walked out of the store. The various shops on the streets were already closed at this time, and the bright, multi-colored lights of many places of entertainment replaced the setting sun.
Han Shuo ignored all the calls and pleas for attention from the thickly made up faces around him, striding towards the valley border. Some procedures were needed in order to enter the valley, but none were needed to leave. No one asked Han Shuo anything, but the two Cairo mercenary band knights look at him with some surprise, seemingly perplexed why the two beauties weren’t leaving with him.
Han Shuo’s sharp perceptions noticed that someone was surveilling him as soon as he had stepped out of the valley, but he paid them no heed. There was no need for further thought. It was either members of the Cairo or Rainbow Sickle mercenary band who were keeping an eye on him. It wasn’t difficult for Han Shuo to shake them, of that he was extremely confident about.
He’d been walking slowly since leaving the valley, but abruptly picked up his speed. Han Shuo’s body was like a shooting star as he streaked through the dusk sky. He’d covered several hundred meters in a few breaths and pulled ahead of those keeping an eye on him.
When that feeling of being watched disappeared, he suddenly took to the skies and flew close to the lush, silver trees, making for Valen City.
He sent out a mental command as the demon infant’s mystical power mysteriously circulated. Waves of mystical power rippled out from the demon infant and covered the distance in front of him. There was a connection between the demon infant and the drop of blood essence. Han Shuo would immediately feel it if the drop of blood essence appeared.
As he concentrated his attention on the demon infant and cast his senses out in an attempt to search for the blood essence, a marvelous feeling suddenly grew in his heart. He could suddenly feel the presence of any small or large life forms. As Han Shuo inwardly started with shock, that sensation suddenly disappeared.
He once again concentrated his attention and bent his mind to finely sense the feeling that had surged into his heart just now. He discovered that he could feel the lifeforms of the various bugs and small mammals that were hibernating around him. Although this sensation faded in and out and was rather blurry, he was still quite shocked by this.
The demon infant suddenly shifted slightly at this point and the location of the blood essence was transmitted to Han Shuo in the next second. Overjoyed, he abruptly picked up his flight speed and sped to where that drop of blood essence was.
When he reached his destination however, he saw Elaine fallen on the ground beneath a large tree, her body covered in blood. Her neck was bent at an unnatural angle, as if she’d been forcefully choked to death by a strap. Her body seemed to have been hit by wind blade spells as multiple bone deep lacerations had sliced through her shirt. The blood was mixed into the accumulated snow and had melted into bloody water. It looked like she’d died not too long ago.
Suddenly, a strong sense of danger suddenly exploded in Han Shuo’s heart. He started and immediately tried to back up rapidly from Elaine’s body.
