[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory":3,"chapter-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-653":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1242059,1669,"Chapter 653 653: Bloodlust Orb","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-653",653,"\u003Cp>Ethan shot a cold glance at the man in front of him, his face completely emotionless. Without a word, he raised his hand and slammed it down right over the guy's heart—killing him on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, by the rules of this place,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>once he took out their boss, these guys technically became his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they hadn't submitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ethan had no use for people who didn't know loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might as well just wipe them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The order dropped like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emerald Castle crew moved instantly, cutting down the last few survivors of the Bloodfang Brotherhood without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't say another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just turned and walked straight into the main hall of the Bloodfang Brotherhood's stronghold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was a dump—barebones layout, everything looked like it hadn't been touched in years. More like a rundown courtyard than a proper base. Sure, with some cleanup it could be usable, but Ethan wasn't about to let his people live in a place like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from a blood-red gem sitting on the table, everything else was basically junk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan sighed, a little annoyed, but still reached out and picked up the gem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his fingers closed around it, a wave of Bloodlust Aura exploded from it, flooding into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power inside the gem wasn't overwhelming,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but the Bloodlust Aura it released was thick—intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it surged into him, Ethan could feel his own strength being tainted by that same bloodthirsty energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the surrounding energy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it started pouring into him, like he was a magnet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VMMM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VMMM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VMMM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden influx of power didn't level him up or boost his stats,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but it did make his aura feel way more savage—more lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of power—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it could seriously amp up someone's combat ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just about to toss the gem to one of his men,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>thinking they could absorb some of that energy too—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the gem vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gone. Just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked like… each Bloodlust Gem could only be used by one person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't hesitate for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately ordered his people to tear through the Bloodfang Brotherhood's base, searching for more of those blood-red gems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a long, thorough search—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they came up empty. Not a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Bloodlust Orb is a divine relic unique to the Umbral Abyss, containing pure Bloodlust energy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Currently, there are two known ways to obtain one:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First: Forge it yourself within the Umbral Abyss—requires massive time, manpower, and energy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second: Defeat other factions and take it from them. The stronger the faction, the more Bloodlust Orbs they're likely to have!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Ethan saw the notification, a grin tugged at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So basically, if you wanted more Bloodlust Orbs,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>you had to go pick a fight with other factions and take them by force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't that exactly why he came here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, then immediately locked his gaze on the nearby strongholds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, these other bases looked way more fortified than the Bloodfang Brotherhood's dump,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but the energy radiating from them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not much stronger, if at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that command, Ethan led his crew straight to the neighboring stronghold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No subtlety, no diplomacy—he just walked up and started pounding on the front gate like he owned the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, the door creaked open, revealing a burly guy with a massive blade and a face like a pissed-off demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the second he saw Ethan, all that bravado drained from his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled back in panic, eyes wide with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh-what do you want?\" he stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This faction was called the Blood Serpent Brotherhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their stronghold had a watchtower that gave them a clear view of the surrounding area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd seen everything—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's brutal takeover of the Bloodfang Brotherhood,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how he'd punched a hole straight through Karn's chest like it was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was savage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unforgettable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're not here to cause trouble,\" Ethan said casually. \"Just go tell your boss—we need a few Bloodlust Orbs. Thought we'd borrow some.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy at the door froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borrow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this guy serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodlust Orbs were sacred to every faction in the Umbral Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a mid-tier group would need at least a month of grinding to forge just one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Serpent Brotherhood only had three—two of which they'd stolen in bloody battles with rival factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-Boss!\" the guy yelped, then turned and bolted inside like his ass was on fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a whole squad stormed out of the stronghold, weapons drawn, eyes blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front was a tall man with a scar running down his face. He looked Ethan up and down with a twisted smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've got some balls, I'll give you that. Just got here and already trying to challenge the Blood Serpent Brotherhood? You really have a death wish, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't flinch. He stepped forward, calm and direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's not get it twisted. I'm not here to challenge anyone. I'm just asking to borrow a few Bloodlust Orbs. If you've got some, hand 'em over. We'll pay you back once we've got our own supply.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Serpent boss started trembling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>not from fear, but from rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Umbral Abyss, Bloodlust Orbs weren't something you lent out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell, they weren't even something you asked for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little shit, you're clearly here to provoke us! Brothers—kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Blood Serpent Brotherhood erupted in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of warriors surged forward, their bodies radiating thick, violent Bloodlust Aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy fused together into a massive, oppressive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a few steps back and casually tossed out ten Goblin Bombers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosions hit like a freight train, engulfing the entire stronghold in fire and chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To their credit, the Blood Serpent Brotherhood had built their base like a fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after ten consecutive blasts, the walls only lost some plaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concrete tiles on the floor didn't even crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they'd used some kind of high-grade material to reinforce the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the sudden assault caught them completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weaker members were blown to pieces on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger ones were left battered and bleeding, their armor shredded, their bodies torn up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Serpent boss and his two lieutenants stood coughing violently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the explosions having drained most of their energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was a Tier 17 beginner,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the other two were both Tier 16 SSS-level elites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Bloodfang Brotherhood, they had one extra top-tier fighter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but overall, their strength was on a whole different level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even in Sky Citadel, this trio would be considered a serious threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're still standing? Impressive,\" Ethan said with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't about to let them catch their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power surged in an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and with a single, brutal punch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he smashed it straight into the Blood Serpent boss's skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1179,"2026-06-05T15:15:48.245Z",1,"novelbin.me","6993f2bbf6f600c5a53f7049a84ebaf8f4bf962565806de5677646092ec445f1","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-654","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-652",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]