I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means

Chapter 1633 - 901: Blood Castle (Part 2)

The years have left deep marks on it, with the right side of the castle having partially collapsed, broken bricks scattered everywhere, exposed in the Blood Fog, allowing it to erode.Lis approached the castle slowly, the rubble beneath his feet making a creaking sound, appearing particularly abrupt in this deathly silent environment.

He lifted his head to look at the towering castle, an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

Standing before it felt like facing a giant that had died long ago, devoid of any Life Essence, only a somber stillness remained.

The castle’s gate was tightly shut, covered in rust, as if it hadn’t been opened for many years.

The latch on the door was also damaged, hanging askew, bound to fall off at any moment.

Lis stood silently before the castle, his feet seemingly nailed to the spot by an invisible force, hesitating momentarily.

Even though the castle’s spire tilted precariously, as if squeezed by an invisible giant hand, threatened to collapse at any time.

However, Lis’s keen senses told him that beneath this dilapidated exterior lay a latent Strength.

This Strength was Mysterious and mighty, like a deep black hole radiating an inexplicable attraction, stirring an uncontrollable impulse within Lis’s heart, leaving him yearning to dash into the castle and seek the source of that allure.

This was a Vampire impulse from within his body!

Yet, Lis was not genuinely a Vampire, his rich experience allowing him to easily control such impulses.

He could clearly sense that the castle concealed a dangerous Magic Power.

Like a lurking snake in the shadows, ready to launch a lethal attack on intruders at any time.

The thick, pervasive smell of Blood in the air made Lis immediately certain this was the Blood Magic Restriction set in advance by the Demigod Vampire.

This Restriction would undoubtedly be an insurmountable barrier for ordinary beings, once touched would lead to a realm of eternal damnation.

Lis squinted, carefully examining the castle.

His gaze was like a sharp blade, attempting to pierce through layer upon layer of fog, see every detail of the castle.

He chose not to enter through the main gate, for the Restriction power there was the strongest, like an indestructible fortress, a rash intrusion would only lead him into dire straits.

After some Thought, he directed his gaze towards the collapsed part of the castle.

There, walls crumbled chaotically, creating a vast opening in the wall, like the gaping maw of a Demon.

But Lis could keenly feel that the Restriction power here was considerably weaker, like a slight crack on a Solid Shield, offering him a rare opportunity.

Lis took a deep breath, adjusted his Status, then cautiously moved towards the collapsed part of the castle.

Each step he took was extremely cautious, fearful of triggering any hidden accidents.

As he finally set foot within the castle, a powerful Blood Energy swept across his body like a torrent.

This Blood Energy was icy and piercing, carrying a chilling horror making Lis freeze in place momentarily.

Subsequently, complex blood-red halos appeared around his body like phantoms, instantly locking him in place.

These halos flickered with eerie light, seemingly containing endless Evil.

Lis could clearly feel the formidable Power of Blood pouring into his body endlessly like torrential floodwaters.

This Strength would be unbearable for an Abyss Demon, the body would be torn apart instantly if invaded by such forces.

But for Lis as a Vampire, this Power of Blood held a different significance.

As a Vampire, he naturally had the ability to absorb the Power of Blood and enhance his own Strength, this power served as nourishment for his growth, enabling him to become more formidable.

However, this time was different.

This Power of Blood was overwhelmingly mighty, far beyond what Lis could handle at present.

He felt as though his body might explode from this force, each inch of skin wailing in pain, every bone creaking under the burden.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Lis’s forehead, his complexion turning pale as paper, but he did not panic.

This was nothing compared to the many trials he had previously endured.

Though extreme pain radiated from all parts of his body, his consciousness remained quite calm.

He focused intently, mobilizing the Blood Domain under his control.

At this critical moment, the Blood Domain began to operate slowly, like a precise machine playing a vital role.

The increasingly intense Power of Blood was combed and guided by the Blood Domain like untangling chaos, subsequently being cleverly isolated outside Lis’s body.

Lis felt his body lighten, the sensation of imminent explosion gradually dissipating, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

And with the emergence of the Blood Domain, the castle’s Restrictions began to change mysteriously.

The blood-red halos that tightly bound him gradually eased up, their glow dimmed considerably, seemingly guided by the power of the Blood Domain.

The whole castle no longer viewed Lis as an enemy.

Watching this, Lis felt relieved, it matched his speculation.

This must be the setup left by the Demigod Vampire, although it laid out mighty Restrictions to guard the castle, it also left a backdoor open for fellow Vampires.

Otherwise, just a while longer and Lis would have had to flee forcibly, all his prior efforts would have gone to waste.

Lis moved his body a bit, ensuring his mobility was restored, then he began exploring the castle cautiously.

He advanced along a narrow corridor, blood light flickered eerily on the walls, reflecting his figure.

The surrounding air was filled with a putrid smell, enough to make one nauseous.

Soon after, Lis stepped into a winding and twisting passage.

On both sides of the passage, the walls flickered with eerie and dim blood light, like countless ghostly eyes spying on him.

Dark red vines crawled over the walls, some hung with dried blood beads.

Touching them lightly would cause them to fall briskly, making a clear yet spine-chilling sound in the silent passage.

Lis proceeded cautiously, every step taken with extreme care.

In this castle, danger loomed like an ever-present shadow.

He had felt it just now. One careless mistake could lead to eternal damnation.

He occasionally found the corpses of dead Demons and other Extraordinary Creatures in the castle’s corners or passages. These corpses assumed various postures, some twisted and deformed, as if tortured by immense pain before dying; others maintained fighting stances, perhaps exhausted to death after a fierce battle with formidable entities.

However, these corpses seemed entirely drained of Life Essence, dried up like wind-dried mummies. Skin clinging tightly to bones, devoid of any blood color, muscles atrophied beyond recognition. As though weathered by millions of years, all vitality thoroughly extracted. Lis lightly touched one Demon corpse, which instantly disintegrated into Dust, drifting into the air, leaving behind a pungent, rotten smell. He wrinkled his nose slightly, silently alert, wondering what terrifying force lay hidden within the castle capable of reducing such Strong Transcendent beings to this state.

Despite being filled with Fear and uncertainty, Lis did not halt his steps. He continued descending the castle’s passageway, heading towards the area emitting the strongest Magic, always exuding a compelling allure. This attraction felt like an invisible hand tightly gripping his heart, leaving him unable to resist. He sensed the source of Magic seemed to be beckoning him, possibly a key to unraveling the castle’s secrets, or perhaps an excellent opportunity to enhance his own powers.

As he ventured deeper, the passage narrowed increasingly, light growing more dim. Lis had to rely on his keen senses and faint blood light to find his way. The surrounding air felt solidified, heavy enough to stifle breathing. He could hear his own heavy breathing and heartbeat, strikingly abrupt in this stillness.

Suddenly, a massive stone door appeared ahead, carved with runes and patterns exuding an ancient and Mysterious aura. ...