In the whirlpools high above the valley, three terrifying auras rose slowly.
Each breath they took caused the sky to tremble.
The pressure alone made scalps go numb and hearts pound violently, as if an invisible hand were squeezing the soul.
"Blood Sacrifice Reincarnation Technique…"
Alina stared at the three vortices, her pupils shrinking.
"So that's it. I didn't expect the Palace of the Four Cycles to actually possess forbidden arts left behind from the ancient era."
"Such a technique violates heaven and defies fate. The karma it generates won't just fall on the caster—it will be added to the entire clan."
"They're gambling with their lives."
Her expression grew solemn.
The auras within the whirlpools were rapidly solidifying. Once the ancestral souls fully descended, the bodies of the casters would beco vessels, burning flesh and soul to sustain power that did not belong to this era.
At that point, even Ethan—no matter how monstrous—would face a situation bordering on despair.
Above, Veyr's voice echoed through ntal transmission.
"Junior sister, the Palace of the Four Cycles actually has the legendary Blood Sacrifice Reincarnation Technique."
"They intend to seize the Hibiscus Fruit at any cost and kill Ethan here."
"It's not too late to draw a clear line with him now."
"We still have a chance to cooperate with the Palace of the Four Cycles and divide the Hibiscus Fruit."
"With Master behind us, they wouldn't dare to move against us. They'll have no choice but to agree."
Alina let out a soft, mocking laugh.
"Haha…"
"Senior brother, do you really think the Palace of the Four Cycles would let us take a share once they've revealed such a trump card?" she asked calmly.
Veyr hesitated. "Then… what do you think we should do?"
"Since we've already cooperated, we cannot act treacherously midway."
"We'll continue cooperating with Ethan."
Her gaze sharpened.
"Besides, the Palace of the Four Cycles ca into this secret realm with huge ambitions."
"Now that their forbidden art has been exposed, do you really think they'll let us leave alive?"
"This is the Training Trial Secret Realm."
"A perfect place for killing people and erasing evidence."
Veyr clenched his fists in silence.
She was right.
Once the Blood Sacrifice Reincarnation Technique appeared, the Palace of the Four Cycles would never allow witnesses to leave. If news of this forbidden art spread, the entire Demon Territory would be shaken, and the Palace of the Four Cycles would beco the target of every major force.
They would rather bury everyone here.
"…Hah."
Veyr exhaled deeply, suppressing the turbulence in his heart.
But the bitterness refused to fade.
"Damn it… what kind of magic power does Ethan possess to make Junior Sister Alina choose this path?"
His resentnt quietly fernted.
On the other side, Alina sent a ntal transmission.
"Mr. Ethan, the Palace of the Four Cycles has cast a forbidden technique. What do you plan to do now?"
"Withdraw, or fight to the end?"
Ethan's reply ca calmly, without the slightest hesitation.
"Forbidden arts are despised by the world, but techniques like Blood Sacrifice Reincarnation are no less tempting than divine weapons."
"Since they've used it, they'll never let leave."
"So there's only one choice."
"I want to see how strong this forbidden technique really is."
Alina's lips curved slightly.
"Alright. I'll prepare my artifact and assist when the ti cos."
Ethan, then asked, "Miss Alina, you know you could draw a clear line with now."
"Join the Palace of the Four Cycles, divide the Hibiscus Fruit, and avoid this danger."
"Why insist on taking such a risk?"
Alina laughed quietly.
"You underestimate —and you underestimate yourself."
"Since I promised cooperation, I wouldn't betray it in battle."
"That promise alone is worth more than a few Hibiscus Fruits."
Alina smiled.
"We humans and demons still have so bottom lines."
Ethan didn't reply further.
He turned his gaze back toward the Heaven-Burning Ten Thousand Fire Formation.
The blood-red pillars shooting into the sky grew thicker, more violent. Three massive holes had been torn open in the clouds, and the vortices within spun like ancient wheels of fate.
Thunder roared.
Blood-colored lightning danced.
The outlines of three colossal figures slowly began to erge within the whirlpools.
The ancestral souls of the White Tiger, Golden Phoenix, and Wind Sable clans were about to descend.
Ethan raised his hand.
The Star of Great Stillness floated out soundlessly, its light cold and deadly.
With a flick of his wrist, it transford into a blazing cot and shot straight toward the three casters.
Ember laughed loudly when she saw this.
"Ethan, you're too naive!"
"What we're using is the Blood Sacrifice Reincarnation Technique—one of the Ten Ancient Forbidden Arts!"
"Once activated, it cannot be interrupted!"
"No matter how strong your attack is, it's aningless!"
Her voice was filled with mockery and confidence.
"That's right!" Eryon echoed coldly.
"The ancestral souls have already been awakened. You're dood today."
"This technique was originally reserved for the inheritance of Emperor Sage, but using it on you is not a loss."
"After killing you, we'll take all nine Hibiscus Fruits."
"Even if we gain nothing else this ti, it's still worth it."
"And you, Ethan—"
"To die beneath the souls of the ancestors of our three clans is your greatest honor!"
Seris stood silently behind him.
His gaze was fixed on Kairon.
"Mr. Kairon…"
His voice was low, hoarse.
Kairon had raised him since childhood. Aside from his parents and elder brother, no one had been closer.
And now, he could only watch as Kairon burned his flesh and soul before his eyes.
His heart ached, but he did not cry.
He was the future clan leader of the White Tiger clan.
He could not afford tears.
"Seris," Kairon said gently, smiling despite the blood light engulfing him.
"Don't cry."
"This is my fate."
"You've grown up."
"The White Tiger clan will rely on you from now on."
Seris clenched his fists, his nails cutting into his palms.
"I won't fail you."
"Mr. Kairon, don't worry. I will lead the White Tiger Clan to its peak and stand at the top of the Demon Territory!"
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