Chapter 115: Small Opening Isn

The massive changes in the Bronze City could not possibly escape the eyes of Shenzhou half-blood factions.

At this moment, a large number of people had gathered by the riverbank, staring at the calm water before them, their expressions incredibly solemn.

The young man who had previously spoken with Anger held a phone in his hand, whispering about the current situation at the Kui Dam: "The Bronze City has undergone unknown changes; it is still unclear what the Bronze and Fire King intends to do."

After hearing the voice on the other end, mixed with the music of King of Fighters '97, the young man bowed his head and replied: "Yes, Nü Zhu, I will remain on-site and monitor it constantly."

After hanging up the phone, before the other half-bloods beside him could ask, the young man said gravely: "Nü Zhu said she will arrive as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, those present breathed a slight sigh of relief, yet their solemn expressions did not lessen in the slightest.

Although this Nü Zhu of the Zhou family is unquestionably powerful among Shenzhou half-blood factions, that power is only absolute within the half-blood community itself.

Facing the Bronze and Fire King with unknown intentions, they had no idea how things would ultimately unfold.

As if to soothe their nerves, the young man slightly softened his tone: "Do not worry too much. From his previous actions, it is clear that communication with this Bronze and Fire King is still possible—things have not yet reached the worst possible state."

But even so, what lies hidden beneath the water in that Nibelungen is ultimately a primordial Long Wang, not a second- or third-generation one.

In this world, Dragon Kings already represent the pinnacle.

Before their true intentions are known, the half-bloods could not help but feel a creeping dread.

And if the opponent truly harbors malice, it would surely be an incredibly brutal war.

The half-bloods stared at the water, which had only just begun to ripple faintly, and said weakly: "Let's hope so."

Bronze City.

After Lao Tang activated his alchemical domain, small alchemical matrices appeared around Li Ang.

What followed was to implant these alchemical matrices into Li Ang's body—a task that posed no difficulty whatsoever for Lao Tang, the Bronze and Fire King.

After all, in past centuries, he had used similar methods to create countless Corpse Guardians; now, he was merely making slight modifications to the implanted matrices.

As each alchemical matrix gradually vanished into his body, Li Ang felt the overwhelming power he had gained from his Level-10 Half-Blood status slowly weaken.

He knew this was the suppression of his half-blood genes.

If this were a game, he would undoubtedly be suffering a massive debuff.

But it wasn't truly a debuff, because the alchemical matrices Lao Tang implanted not only suppressed the half-blood genes but also provided life-sustaining functions—after all, unaware that Li Ang possessed Reverse Birth: Three Layers as a last resort, he needed to preserve Li Ang's vitality as much as possible during the blood replacement.

"It's been a long time since I've felt this weak," Li Ang clenched his fist and exhaled softly. "Continue. It's time for the blood exchange."

Yet upon seeing this, Lao Tang's eyes flickered with a barely perceptible hint of doubt.

Li Ang's current behavior was too normal.

In Lao Tang's perception, the half-blood's aura had indeed weakened slightly, but even so, the man still radiated far greater strength than an ordinary half-blood.

'If it's him…'

'He might actually succeed.'

Before today, this Bronze and Fire King had not believed Li Ang's plan had much chance of success.

His reason for agreeing was simple: even if it failed, it would bring no loss to him or Konstantin.

Thinking of this, Lao Tang raised his hand, and two weapons from the Seven Sins flew out, slicing wounds into Li Ang's wrists.

As his blood slowly drained, Li Ang's face grew pale.

His continued consciousness was entirely due to his Gao Da 9.9 physical strength holding him together.

Of course, part of it was also thanks to the alchemical matrices Lao Tang had just implanted.

Sensing the moment was right, Lao Tang subtly curled his fingers, and Konstantin's embryonic blood began flowing into Li Ang's body through the wounds on his wrists.

Pain—agonizing, as if his body were being burned alive.

This was Li Ang's first reaction.

Even the least toxic embryonic blood of a Long Wang was beyond the endurance of a mere half-blood.

Li Ang gritted his teeth, beads of sweat pouring down his body and splashing onto the ground.

In mere seconds, his clothing was soaked through.

Under the irreversible transformation of the Long Wang's embryonic blood, Li Ang's entire body glowed faintly red, like a boiled shrimp.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his golden pupils ignited silently, emitting a mesmerizing pale-gold radiance.

'The requirements for this 【Dragon Vein Alchemist】 class are way too high.'

'Without some kind of cheat, success would be impossible.'

This was Li Ang's current thought.

True, he had voluntarily pushed himself to the limit by choosing Long Wang blood to iterate his lineage—but even using third-generation Dragon blood carried immense risk.

'It seems high-level experts are all cheaters.'

'They just have different-sized hacks.'

As Li Ang thought this, Konstantin's blood had already flowed through his entire body via his heart.

At this moment, the pain he felt far exceeded what he had experienced at the start.

An intense burning sensation engulfed him from within, making his vision blur and darken.

Gradually, Li Ang's vision doubled.

In a daze, he seemed to see his college roommate—then, seconds later, the roommate was replaced by members of the Sanyi Sect.

Then came the Public Security Bureau.

Then came Lao Tang.

'Life flashing before my eyes??'

This was the last thought to cross his mind.

As a piercing pain surged through him, Li Ang's eyes rolled back and he collapsed unconscious onto the ground.

Seeing this, Lao Tang frowned slightly:

'Failed?'

'Pity, I'll have to find another way to divert the attention of that group of half-breeds.'