Chapter 790: Saint Blood Angel

Li Fulin trains her blood crystal power every day, and even after reaching the Legendary Peak, she has not slacked off a single day.

In the past, tormented by frequent bouts of headache that drained most of her energy, she could only barely keep her strength from regressing.

It wasn't until Sunlight Blood solved this problem that her blood crystal power began to continue growing.

Belo Wa Grand Mage, who founded the Blood Knights, once told Li Fulin that with her world‑shaking talent, if she did not walk the path of a Blood Knight, she would certainly have a chance to become a Grand Mage. Li Fulin has always taken pride in this and silently vowed to become the first Saint Rank Blood Knight.

However, when she truly began to assault the Saint Rank, she finally understood how difficult it was.

Training every day without cease, the growth of her blood crystal power is negligible.

Even with the boost from drinking Sunlight Blood, she only dared to tell Lord Master that she hoped to break through the Saint Rank in about twenty years, though she had little confidence inside.

And now, a massive amount of energy surges into her body.

If training her blood crystal power is like a droplet of water flowing from a hanging stone, then the energy being injected now is like a spring gushing.

One second of infusion equals a month of her arduous cultivation!

These pure and warm energies enter the body, are instantly absorbed by the golden runes that have just merged with the soul, refined and amplified by the runes, then surge out, coursing through the whole body, wildly enhancing physical attributes—strength, resilience, stamina, and so on—while the soul is repeatedly cleansed, and the spiritual essence rises step by step.

At first, Li Fulin felt extreme pain, as if something was being torn.

But soon, that pain turned into comfort.

She felt as if she were soaking in a hot spring, every pore of her body dilating, an indescribable pleasure rising from her heart, waves of it striking her mind, reaching deep into her soul, causing her to involuntarily let out a moan.

"Um..."

Li Fulin immediately sensed something wrong, felt embarrassed in her heart, clenched her teeth and ceased making any sound.

Lei En's expression also turned a bit odd.

Is it really that pleasant?

He sensed the Holy Blood Amber, bestowed upon Li Fulin the blessing "Dawn Saint Blessing", consuming more than 3,300 units of Holy Light Power, leaving less than 3,000 units remaining.

At this moment, the Holy Light Power within the artifact is rapidly descending.

The Soul Eye observes Li Fulin's condition; as the Holy Light Power surges, her strength rises sharply, and her soul undergoes gradual transformation.

Blood elves have no Blood Soul Curse; they only need to trigger a Soul Transformation to ascend.

All intelligent races of Ai Lun E Si share a common trait on the path of transcendence: they gradually enlarge their souls.

Through each successive transformation, the essence of the soul, that is the spiritual essence, ascends step by step.

Each Soul Transformation is a giant leap on the path of transcendence.

The first, fourth, and seventh are the three most critical steps: the first Soul Transformation opens the path of transcendence; the fourth makes one legendary, extending lifespan; the seventh is more difficult than the first six combined, and once successfully broken through, one becomes a Saint Rank strongman, reaching the threshold of great power.

Stepping into the Saint Rank, one is no longer mortal.

Although the Saint Rank is still far from true gods, from an ordinary person's perspective, the power of the Saint Rank is almost indistinguishable from that of a god.

Just the fact that lifespan reaches several thousand years is enough to awe mortals.

Even in the eyes of the gods, the Saint Rank carries some weight.

The saintly incarnations of gods are usually also Saint Rank; some weaker gods' saintly incarnations may still be inferior to renowned Saint Rank strongmen.

Lei En recalled a saying from his past life, which in Ai Lun E Si goes:

Below the Saint Rank are all ants.

In the Prime Material Plane where a god's true form cannot easily descend, the Saint Rank and demigods are the pinnacle strongmen, already qualified to shed the pawn status and possibly become players confronting deities.

Thus the difficulty of ascending to the Saint Rank is evident.

A torrent of Holy Light Power poured madly into Li Fulin's body; her skin turned blood‑tinged and transparent, the massive energy seemed about to burst it, forming cracks like shattered porcelain, with strands of golden light shooting out from the fissures.

Li Fulin's face was shrouded in light, making it hard to see clearly.

However, Lei En still saw her expression contort, immersed in extreme pain, her soul also tearing; this brutal breakthrough method is beyond what ordinary people can endure.

If she cannot hold on, the result is a body exploding and death.

Lei En pressed one hand on Li Fulin's head, the energy infusion did not slow at all, while his other hand rose, executing a Divine Technique.

Dawn Will!

This Divine Technique unique to the Lord of Dawn can shield the mind, lessen pain, fill the heart with hopeful power, and maintain a tenacious Will.

The light fell, and the pain on Li Fulin's face eased slightly.

But after only a few dozen seconds, the effect of Dawn Will was insufficient; breaking through the Saint Rank is a soul‑essence elevation rooted in deep‑seated pain, and external force can only slightly suppress it.

"Hold on."

Lei En spoke expressionlessly.

Li Fulin gave no reply; in her extreme state she could not respond at all.

The Soul Eye saw her emotions completely blank; each fluctuation was quickly suppressed by her, instantly earning Lei En's admiration. Years of enduring headache torment had forged a strong Will in Li Fulin; for others, they might not have held up.

She could still continue to endure the infusion, but the pace had to be slowed.

Lei En made an accurate judgment.

The light on his hand dimmed slightly, reducing the Holy Light Power input. Maintaining this for half a minute, Li Fulin's skin cracked, spurting blood, quickly dyeing her entire body crimson, like a blood‑man.

The Holy Light Power also leaked out, vaporizing the blood, and her clothes burned to ash.

In an instant, Li Fulin became completely naked.

Her beautiful torso's curves rose and fell, fully exposed, causing Lei En's heart to pound hard, yet he could not look away; he had to constantly monitor Li Fulin's condition to prevent any irreparable mishap, rather than merely admiring openly.

But Li Fulin herself showed no reaction; she was already too preoccupied to worry about exposure.

She hadn't even noticed the situation.

The wounds on her body grew larger and more numerous, blood continuously gushing out, staining her whole body, then being burned dry by the Holy Light Power. If Lei En had not continuously used the artifact to heal her, she would have died long ago from excessive blood loss.

Such repeated cycles generated wave after wave of pain.

Her soul also ascended step by step.

Finally, after receiving 1,500 units of Holy Light Power, the quantitative change produced a qualitative transformation.

Li Fulin let out a high‑pitched scream, broke free from Lei En's hand, and leapt up from a half‑kneeling position, hovering in mid‑air. Her soul had already triggered the seventh metamorphosis; no more energy was needed—just surviving it would be a success.

Boom—

In mid‑air, Li Fulin's body burst into a halo of light, as dazzling as the sun, impossible to stare at directly.

Lei En quickly stepped back.

His eyesight was so sharp that, from his perspective, he could see some hidden parts that should not be seen, and he felt a bit embarrassed.

Waves of oppressive aura spread from Li Fulin, rising level by level.

This is the mighty aura of a Saint Rank strongman.

If anyone else were present, even a legendary transcendent would find it hard to withstand such soul suppression. Ordinary people would have their hearts burst and faint at a glance.

But for Lei En, it was just a light drizzle.

Since obtaining the Willpower of Truth, he has never again felt the taste of mental attacks, auras, or soul suppression. He has killed more than one Saint Rank strongman, and Li Fulin's oppressive aura is like a gentle breeze, even weaker than a scraping massage.

The soul metamorphosis lasted about a minute, and Li Fulin regenerated.

A pair of wings unfolded from her back; the wing skeleton was crystal clear like glass, with scarlet blood flowing inside.

Lei En instantly saw that it was not blood but blood‑crystal power.

He recalled the anomaly that occurred beneath Faserlin Tower in Yongge City during negotiations with senior blood elves, that unique tree‑shaped creature.

Li Fulin's wings resembled that tree; as her soul metamorphosis progressed, the wings grew rapidly like a great tree, the skeleton becoming the trunk, the primary feathers the branches, the feathers the leaves, soon lush and forming a massive pair of wings.

These wings had crystal bones, but the feathers that finally grew were radiant gold, and the bases of the primary feathers showed streaks of scarlet, appearing both holy and eerie.

When the light faded, the hovering Li Fulin looked like a great angel.

Not just like one—she is an angel!

Even though Li Fulin was naked at this moment, anyone who saw the scene could not conjure a blasphemous thought.

Li Fulin opened her eyes, her gaze filled with boundless joy.

Swish!

She flapped her wings, sparkling like light, and instantly arrived before Lei En, exclaiming excitedly, "Lord, I have successfully ascended…"

She stopped mid‑sentence.

Li Fulin suddenly realized she was running naked, her ears flushed red, her face and neck tinged with a blush, and she turned and fled into the next room.

Lei En let out a laugh.

When Li Fulin returned, she was already clad in armor, wrapped tightly, and the large gold‑red wings were gone.

"Thank you, my lord," Li Fulin said, her face slightly pink, pretending the previous scene never happened.

Lei En corrected her: "Call me Lei En."

"Yes, Lei En." Li Fulin felt she might never be calm before Lei En, but she forced herself not to think and said respectfully, "Thank you, Lei En, for your blessing, allowing me to ascend to Saint Rank; this has been my lifelong dream, and I never expected it to be fulfilled so quickly."

"No need to thank me," Lei En emphasized again, "This is the great power of the Lord of Radiance; your faith and loyalty are the best reward."

Li Fulin couldn't help but glance at him.

She had always regarded Lei En and the Lord of Radiance Sheng Jilesi as one, but Lei En's repeated statements made her doubt that notion.

Ignoring her confusion, Lei En continued, "Li Fulin, you are the first Blood Knight and the first Saint Rank Blood Knight. Now serving the Lord of Radiance Sheng Jilesi, He has issued a divine decree, granting you the title Holy Blood Angel; you rank as the chief Holy Blood Angel beneath the divine throne."

"Your power is no longer blood‑crystal power, but Holy Blood power."

"The blood flowing in your body is no longer your own, but the blood of the Lord of Radiance Sheng Jilesi; do not betray it."

Lei En's lofty proclamation of the divine decree resembled the posture of a charlatan.

"I will not betray Sheng Jilesi's blood!" Li Fulin half‑kneelled again, bowing her head in devotion.

Lei En smiled; an angel forged from Holy Blood amber, called a Holy Blood Angel, could not be more fitting. The most powerful Blazing Heaven Divine Envoy in the heavens is also a Saint Rank; with Li Fulin's potential, carefully cultivated by him, she will certainly never be weaker than a Blazing Heaven Divine Envoy.

Within the Holy Blood amber there are over a thousand portions of Holy Light power.

"The first Holy Blood Angel naturally must have Divine Technique," Lei En said, activating a divine artifact; rune after rune of Divine Technique coalesced, falling onto Li Fulin's head and merging into her soul.

He directly bestowed more than a hundred Divine Techniques, clearing out most of the Holy Light power.

Among them were Dawn Sword, Holy Healing Technique, Dawn Willpower, and Morning Light Technique, all the most powerful and suitable Divine Techniques, as well as "Dawn Blessing," which has the same effect as the ultimate Element "Child of Light," and when combined with the Morning Dawn Sanctity, can unleash even stronger Divine Technique and Holy Blood power.

Li Fulin felt the Lord of Radiance's deep affection for her.

Within this hour, the blessings bestowed by the Lord of Radiance far exceeded those she had received in a lifetime of serving the Vengeful Goddess, multiplied countless times.

"Never betray Sheng Jilesi's blood!"

Li Fulin shouted passionately, with no doubt left in her heart.

The soul's eye saw her flame of faith rise a notch; even though it could not receive a response and was not blazing enough, its texture was extremely refined, almost reaching the level of a fanatic.

Lei En gave a satisfied nod.

After further cultivation, once her faith is firmer, no matter what command he gives, Li Fulin will obey without hesitation, even at the cost of her life.

This is the power of faith!

"Rise."

Lei En, smiling broadly, gently reminded, "Do not reveal the revered name of Sheng Jilesi before outsiders; He cannot be made public yet, and can only be taught secretly within the Holy Spear Knight Corps. From now on, first select suitable believers, and after my permission, disclose Sheng Jilesi's doctrine to them."

Li Fulin solemnly nodded, "I understand."

"Do not regard me as a deity; Sheng Jilesi's secret must stay buried in your heart, and what happened today must never be known by a third person," Lei En said seriously. "In our everyday interactions, you should continue to treat me as a lord, just as before."

"And privately?" Li Fulin asked, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Lei En looked at the stunning beauty before him, sensed her thoughts, and smiled, "Whether public or private, I am Lei En."

A light seemed to shine in Li Fulin's eyes.

"Ahem…" Lei En, a bit embarrassed to continue flattering her, quickly changed the subject and asked earnestly, "How do blood elves become Blood Knights, and where does your blood‑crystal power come from?"

(End of Chapter)