NOVEL NEXT Chapter 165: Taking the Initiative!
On the journey ahead, Lilith unexpectedly took the initiative.
She used an ancient Blood Race secret technique, completely concealing everyone's presence, rendering all Blood Race detection methods useless.
Seeing this scene, Liu Li and Qing Shuang gave Lilith a deep glance.
The straightforward Vera directly asked:
"With this ability, why didn't you use it earlier?"
Lilith looked at the little elf who was about her height.
She turned her head and coldly snorted before speaking:
"I didn't think of it!"
In truth, it wasn't that she didn't think of it.
Her original plan was to have that group of Blood Race block Gu Xing.
Approaching the Royal Capital would undoubtedly involve Monarch Level Blood Race.
At that time, when Gu Xing found himself in a desperate situation, he would have no choice but to seek her help.
She could then effortlessly obtain Gu Xing's blood and restore her power.
However, now she had changed her mind.
She was not planning on doing it!
The time spent together these days had proven far more interesting than the days when she became the Blood Ancestor.
And with Lilith's intervention as the Blood Ancestor.
Gu Xing and the others did not encounter a single Blood Race on their journey.
Thus, they safely arrived at a city not far from the Blood-colored Church and the Holy City.
This place is the gathering point for the Human Race of the Blood-colored Church!
When the city gate guards recognized Lilith's figure, they immediately opened the gates respectfully and quickly sent word to the Church Court Empress.
Lilith, on the other hand, took Gu Xing directly to the center of this city.
At this moment.
Vera sneakily approached Gu Xing and asked beside him:
"Master, do you think this Blood Ancestor is up to no good? What if she has the Church Court Empress attack us later on."
Upon hearing Vera's question, Gu Xing shook his head.
He wasn't worried about such a situation.
After spending time together day and night, he had understood Lilith's personality.
Although she was a lofty Blood Ancestor, her thoughts were no different from those of a child.
Moreover.....
The Church Court Empress is ultimately Human.
Even if in major decisions she would follow the Blood Ancestor's will, she would nevertheless stand from a human perspective.
The most important factor is that Lei Zhan is here.
With his personality, he would never sit by and watch himself fall into danger.
It was after taking all these factors into account that Gu Xing felt so assured following Lilith into the heart of the Blood-colored Church.
Soon, under Lilith's guidance.
Gu Xing, along with a few Guardian Beasts, arrived at the central chapel of this city.
When Gu Xing and his group entered, the Church Court Empress Isabelle and Saint Cecilia had long been awaiting them.
"Welcome back, Blood Ancestor!"
Both women bowed in unison, their long skirts trailing, their demeanor devout.
Lilith took this as customary, merely nodding slightly as she gracefully walked toward the seat symbolizing the highest authority at the end of the chapel.
Thud—
The small figure sat on the wide throne, yet it surprisingly didn't seem out of place.
At this moment, although Lilith still appeared as a silver-haired loli, the aura of majesty she exuded commanded silence throughout the entire hall.
Meanwhile, Lei Zhan quietly approached Gu Xing, lowering his voice:
"Why did you come to the Blood-colored Church? Things aren't exactly peaceful here!"
His initial plan was to return to Blue Star through the Blood-colored Church's Void Gate for support, but on the way, he learned that the crisis had been resolved.
Coincidentally, the Blood-colored Church was undergoing a coup, and at Empress Isabelle's earnest request, he decided to stay and help stabilize the situation.
Furthermore, the Divine Pattern concerns the fate of the Human Race!
If the chaos in the Blood-colored Church continued unchecked, the civilians here would inevitably become Blood Race's blood food.
At that point, the second and third Divine Patterns, yet to appear, could be affected.
However, today, when the Church Court Empress told him of the Blood Ancestor's return, he never imagined...
Gu Xing would appear together with the Blood Ancestor?!
Lei Zhan's gaze shifted between Gu Xing and the silver-haired loli on the throne, his mind filled with questions.
How did these two seemingly unrelated individuals end up together?
Gu Xing succinctly recounted his encounter with Lilith, the changes in Longxia Country, and the purpose of this trip.
Upon hearing this, Lei Zhan learned...
About Ying Tian's death and the deaths of most Commander Level Beast Masters.
A hint of sorrow flashed in his eyes.
Ying Tian, once his comrade-in-arms, was now worlds apart.
But the sorrow lingered in his eyes only for a fleeting moment, turning into an almost inaudible sigh.
Having experienced countless life-and-death situations, he was already accustomed to farewells.
Moreover, concerning Ying Tian's body, he knew...
It was already a spent force.
Under Long Zhenguo's strong persuasion, he agreed to retire in the Ying Family, taking care of the rear.
To be able to sacrifice himself on the battlefield now, perhaps...
Was the ending Ying Tian desired.
After organizing his thoughts, Lei Zhan finally turned his eyes towards Lilith on the throne.
Just then, Lilith slowly spoke:
"How have the Blood Race's movements been recently?"
The Church Court Empress, upon hearing Lilith's inquiry, immediately responded respectfully:
"Reporting to Blood Ancestor, the Blood Race rebels previously attempted several attacks. Fortunately, with Lei Zhan's help, we barely held the line."
"But now... the rebels are rallying all High Tier Blood Race within the borders to move into the Holy City."
"Once they complete their assembly, they are sure to attack us again."
Hearing this news, Lilith slightly frowned.
In the Blood-colored Church, the Blood Race's strength was still too overwhelming compared to the Human Race.
The entire Blood Race had no less than 20 Monarch Levels.
And the Human Race?
Not even ten!
The most crucial problem is...
Her current strength was only at Commander Tier One.
Even if she used the means she had left behind, her strength could only recover to Low Tier Monarch.
But the role that Low Tier Monarch could play in this battle isn't significant.
Thus, Lilith's gaze involuntarily landed on Gu Xing.
The best solution for now would still be to absorb this human's blood.
To restore her power to a higher level.
However...
After pondering for a moment, she abandoned this idea.
After interacting with Gu Xing, she realized how terrifying this human's potential was.
Dual Talents, Double Domain!
And four Myth Level Guardian Beasts!
Such potential even made her feel fear!
For a brief moment, she even felt an urge to become this human's Guardian Beast.
But she immediately suppressed this thought fiercely.
Becoming this human's Guardian Beast would mean...
She had to give up her Totem Level strength and start all over!
Such an outcome, she definitely couldn't accept!
"Since the Blood Race is gathering strength..."
Lilith forced herself to collect her thoughts, her clear voice echoing in the hall.
"Then we should strike first!"
Her small hand slammed heavily on the armrest of the throne, exuding undeniable majesty despite her loli physique:
"Only by attacking proactively do we have a chance to win!"
Empress Isabelle bowed and accepted the command without hesitation.
Lei Zhan pondered for a moment and nodded as if enlightened.
This seemed the only strategy with a chance of success!
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