Chapter 170 - 124: Advancement! Heroic Hellish Roar

Chapter 170: Chapter 124: Advancement! Heroic Hellish Roar

As the fusion continued, a powerful and ancient force seemed to awaken within him.

Waves of a powerful aura spread out like a tide, instantly blanketing the entire territory.

The group of laborers working in the fields couldn’t help but turn their gazes over.

Then, as one, they prostrated themselves before the pillar of white light in pious worship.

Shen Xing stood to the side, watching Hellish Roar’s breakthrough. ’Before advancing to a Hero, Hellish Roar had already activated two Talents that affect all Beastmen,’ he mused.

’I wonder... what kind of transformation will this breakthrough bring?’

he thought with anticipation.

Just then, Shen Xing suddenly noticed a longing gaze from the side.

Turning his head, he saw a Beastman with a blood-colored mark between his brows and blood-colored patterns circling his upper body, staring intently at Hellish Roar.

It was Blood Roar, riding his Warg.

The fellow’s eyes were filled with intense envy and desire.

He knew that Hellish Roar, with the Lord’s help, was once again undergoing a new transformation.

But after watching for only a moment, he withdrew his gaze and silently turned to leave.

Blood Roar didn’t dwell on it, nor did he think it was unfair.

He knew his Power was now far inferior to Hellish Roar’s, and it was only natural for the Lord to invest resources in the stronger one.

This only strengthened his resolve to become stronger.

Blood Roar clenched his fists, then turned and walked away.

But just then, a voice called out to him.

"Blood Roar, come here."

Blood Roar turned around in confusion. Seeing that it was the Lord who had called him, he immediately rode Maomao over to him.

"Boss, what are your orders?"

Shen Xing looked up and asked with a smile, "Hellish Roar is about to advance again. The gap between you and him is getting wider. What are your thoughts on that?"

"Boss, I don’t have any particular thoughts about it."

Blood Roar shook his head and explained, "I don’t see Hellish Roar as a rival, but as a goal to strive for."

"The stronger he gets, the more motivated I am to catch up."

"And I believe that one day, I will catch up to him—and even surpass him!"

Seeing the confidence and sincerity in his eyes, a smile appeared on Shen Xing’s lips.

"Very good. Now, I’ll give you a chance."

With a wave of his hand, he took out the Heart of the War Demon General. "Fuse with the Power in this heart, and you will inherit its Authority and your combat strength will greatly increase."

"But, at the same time, the Energy contained in this heart is too violent. There’s a high probability you’ll explode and die."

"So, whether you’re willing to take this risk is up to you."

Blood Roar looked at the blood-red heart in the Lord’s hand, realizing its importance and danger.

Just the Energy radiating from it made his blood stir and filled him with a primal fear.

He couldn’t imagine the pain he would endure if he fused it into his body; he might even explode and die instantly.

Blood Roar was silent for a moment, then asked tentatively, "Boss, is the Success Rate for fusing with this heart very low?"

"Yes, very low." Shen Xing nodded and asked with a smile, "What, are you scared?"

"That’s not it."

Blood Roar scratched his head, a little embarrassed. "I’m just worried that if I die, I won’t be able to serve you anymore."

Shen Xing was slightly taken aback, then smiled again. "Don’t worry. If you die, I’ll find a way to resurrect you later."

"But due to certain objective factors, I’m not sure how long that will take."

Hearing this, Blood Roar said without hesitation, "Then I’ll do it!"

"As long as I can continue to serve you, Boss, I’m not afraid of dying, no matter how many times!"

"Very good. You are a loyal and brave Beastman." Shen Xing nodded in satisfaction.

He had originally planned to give this heart to Hellish Roar or Hei for fusion.

But in Blood Roar, he saw a relentless drive and a fierce spirit.

For a Soldier Type who dared to fight and risk it all, Shen Xing didn’t mind giving him a chance.

"Begin." He tossed the heart.

Blood Roar caught it. Feeling the immense Power contained within, his gaze grew resolute.

WHOOSH...

A dense, bloody aura erupted from his body, enveloping the heart in his hand.

The dark red heart began to shrink and wither rapidly.

All the Energy contained within surged into Blood Roar’s body in a single rush.

BOOM!

As if a bomb had detonated inside him, Blood Roar’s entire body trembled violently.

In an instant, his skin was covered with a dense network of cracks, as if he were about to explode on the spot.

Not only that, but his body began to bulge abnormally, swelling crazily as if being inflated, stretching his skin to the breaking point!

His facial features were squeezed completely out of place, and even his eyeballs bulged out under the immense pressure.

POP! POP!

With two dull thuds, his eyeballs completely popped out of their sockets, leaving only a few slender blood vessels dangling at the ends, swaying slightly in mid-air.

"ROAR..."

Blood Roar let out an utterly suppressed growl. Blood seeped from every pore of his body, instantly turning him into a man of blood.

Shen Xing looked at his miserable state. ’This heart... the Energy it contains is indeed too violent, too immense,’ he sighed internally.

’An ordinary Tier One expert would probably explode and die on the spot.’

’Though Blood Roar hasn’t exploded yet, he doesn’t look like he’s much better off.’

Shen Xing frowned, standing his ground to observe Blood Roar’s condition.

As time passed, the terrifying Power continued to assault his entire body.

His bones were completely shattered, as if crushed back and forth by a steamroller, and thoroughly mixed with his flesh and blood.

His limbs swelled even more, and his entire body bloated several sizes larger.

At this moment, Blood Roar had completely lost consciousness, utterly dominated by the lingering resentment of the War Demon General.

Shen Xing silently retreated a few steps.

He sensed a dangerous aura from Blood Roar—a sign that he was about to explode.

But just then, a sliver of clarity returned to Blood Roar’s previously blank white pupils.

He slowly raised his abnormally swollen hands, grabbed his two eyeballs, and pressed them against his face.

He actually shoved them back into their sockets.

Then, he pressed both hands tightly against his head, as if desperately trying to cling to his last shred of sanity.

SPLAT! SPLAT SPLAT SPLAT!

The violent Power continued its assault, bursting his blood vessels one by one and spraying a mist of blood.

The area was completely shrouded in a bloody mist, obscuring the scene within.

’I wonder if Blood Roar will succeed. It looks like the odds are against him.’

Shen Xing mused as he observed both of their breakthroughs.

At this moment, two completely different scenes were unfolding in the territory.

In the clearing on the left, a dazzling pillar of light shot down from the sky, as if connecting heaven and earth.

And within the pillar of light, a Bald Beastman, wreathed in Hellfire with enormous bat-like wings spread wide, was receiving a holy baptism.

In the clearing on the right, a bloody mist swirled. Destructive fluctuations erupted continuously, only to be suppressed again.

Faint, pained, and suppressed growls could be heard, as if he were desperately fighting against something.

As time went on, a terrifying aura rose from both areas, spreading out to permeate the entire territory.

All members of the territory couldn’t help but turn to look, and even the Skeleton Archers patrolling the walls cast their gazes over.

A few minutes later, it seemed Hellish Roar was the first to complete his transformation.

The sky-piercing pillar of light dissipated, turning into a sky full of motes of light.

And at the center, the pair of enormous bat-like wings slowly folded, revealing a tall, burly figure.

A system notification flashed.

[Your territory’s Soldier Type: ’Hellish Roar’ has bathed in the Holy Light and successfully advanced to a Heroic Unit!]

[Officially renamed: Heroic Hellish Roar]

[This evolution: All Attributes +30%. Will receive a greater attribute bonus with each future advancement and level-up.]

[Certain functions such as territory construction, resource point occupation, and new recruitments have been unlocked for this unit.]

[Hero Exclusive Skills unlocked: Beastman Battle Soul, Desperate Melee]

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