Chapter 1328: The Next Immortal

As soon as Faith gave her permission, the door to the chamber opened, and a tall figure stepped inside.

The newcomer appeared to be a human warrior with a broad frame, well-defined muscles, and a body covered in scars that spoke of countless battles. His long black hair fell loosely over his shoulders, while his eyes carried an unmistakable fighting spirit. Even without releasing his aura, he gave off the impression of someone who had spent most of his existence on the battlefield.

However, beneath that human appearance was a completely different existence.

He was Sreas, an Asura who had mastered Transformation Arts well enough to maintain a human form whenever he pleased.

"Faith!" Sreas greeted her with a wide grin. "You’re finally done with your seals? Good. I was beginning to think I’d have to wait until tomorrow."

Faith glanced at him before turning her attention back to the sealing array.

"I haven’t finished everything. I simply need to rest before continuing."

"Tsk. And here I thought you were finally free."

Sreas clicked his tongue in disappointment, but his grin never disappeared. He walked farther into the chamber and casually sat on a nearby chair, making himself comfortable as though he were visiting an old friend rather than an Immortal who could suppress his power with a single spell.

In a sense, that was precisely what he was doing.

The two had known each other for a long time, so such formalities were unnecessary.

"So, what brings you here this time?" Faith asked.

"What else?" Sreas spread his arms, his expression brightening. "I need your help!"

Faith looked at him without saying anything.

Sreas scratched the back of his head before continuing.

"I’ve been holding back for too long. The last few battles were hardly worth mentioning, and I haven’t encountered anyone who could really get my blood boiling. I need something more exciting!"

He clenched one fist, and a faint ripple of power spread through the chamber before he quickly suppressed it.

"I want a proper fight. One where I can go all out, where my opponent doesn’t collapse after a few exchanges. I want to feel the thrill of a battle to the death again!"

His eyes gleamed with anticipation as he spoke.

"Blood, Faith! I need blood! A battlefield filled with powerful enemies, the clash of weapons, the screams of warriors, and enough blood to paint the ground red! That’s what I’ve been missing!"

Faith stared at him for several seconds before letting out a sigh.

"It’s that time again..."

As an Asura, Sreas possessed an almost instinctive yearning for battle. While other beings might pursue knowledge, wealth, authority, or enlightenment, Asuras were naturally drawn to conflict and the thrill of overcoming powerful opponents. For Sreas, a peaceful existence without worthy adversaries was hardly a life worth living.

He wasn’t necessarily interested in slaughtering the weak. What he truly desired was a battlefield where he could unleash his strength against opponents capable of fighting back.

Unfortunately, finding such opponents had become increasingly difficult.

The world had changed, and the number of beings capable of matching an Asura in battle had dwindled. Even when Sreas managed to find a suitable opponent, their encounters rarely lasted long enough to satisfy him.

That was why he had come to Faith.

Over the years, they had developed a simple way to temporarily ease his restlessness. By collecting some of Sreas’s blood, Faith could help him suppress his growing desire for battle for a while. The process was relatively harmless to him, given his extraordinary vitality and ability to regenerate, and it provided Faith with valuable material for her research.

However, this solution had never been a permanent one.

Faith finally shook her head before raising her hand.

A small crystal container appeared above her palm, its transparent surface covered in delicate runes designed to preserve whatever was stored inside.

Sreas immediately extended his arm with a hearty laugh, clearly familiar with the procedure.

Faith activated a small formation, and a thin cut appeared on his forearm. A measured amount of blood flowed into the container before the wound closed almost instantly.

The blood shimmered with a deep crimson radiance, and faint traces of Sreas’s immense vitality could be felt even through the container’s protective seals.

This wasn’t ordinary blood.

As an Asura, Sreas possessed a powerful physique and an extraordinary life force. His blood contained traces of his innate power, making it a valuable ingredient for certain alchemical preparations and research into the physical bodies of powerful beings.

Faith had collected samples from him many times before.

Usually, the process was enough to keep Sreas satisfied for a while. Afterward, his desire to seek out battles would subside, allowing him to remain relatively peaceful until the urge returned.

Unfortunately, things were different this time.

Even after collecting the blood, Faith could tell that Sreas’s restlessness hadn’t diminished as much as it usually did. The fighting spirit burning in his eyes remained strong, and the anticipation in his expression suggested that he would soon be searching for a battlefield again.

Faith carefully sealed the crystal container and examined him for a moment.

"This isn’t working as well as it used to," she remarked. "We need to change our approach."

Sreas looked at her expectantly.

"Tell me!"

Faith rested one hand against her chin as she considered the matter.

"Have you heard about what’s happening in the Valor Realm?"

At the mention of that place, Sreas narrowed his eyes slightly.

"I’ve heard quite a bit about that place recently. Lisa has already established herself there, hasn’t she? I heard she even brought the Dark Arts Tower in Atrium City... Many students complained about it."

Faith helplessly smiled since the Tower was indeed quite important for the students training in Dark Arts...

"That’s right. Lisa has been expanding her influence while establishing a foothold for our side..."

Sreas nodded. "I’ve been wondering when I’d finally get to visit that place... I guess it’s my turn now."