The eyes of everyone present fell in unison upon his palm.
Perhaps describing it with the words 'Golden Blood' was inappropriate. Because that drop of Golden Blood floating above Leon's palm was deep blue.
The aura of 'The Hunt' was heavy. Simply, purely from a surface-level sensation, it felt more like a creation of 'The Hunt' than a creation of 'The Destruction'.
But as the old saying goes: a dog can't change its habit of eating shit; once an Ocxer, always an Ocxer. Even though it was masked by the surface of 'The Hunt', nothing could change its essence as a creation of 'The Destruction'.
"So you really do hold it in your hand," Jingliu murmured to herself, gazing at the Golden Blood that was indispensable to her plan.
"...General Leon, where did you get this Golden Blood?"
Jing Yuan could sense that the concentration of this Golden Blood was frighteningly high. It absolutely did not belong to the level of an 'Emanator', but something far above.
"Got it while I was killing Iron Tomb earlier," Leon did not lie. Wasn't it just something he picked up while killing Iron Tomb? He ran into Nanook while killing Iron Tomb, and then delivered a direct elbow strike, knocking the Golden Blood right out of His mouth. Does that not count as picking it up in passing?
"Iron Tomb?" Jing Yuan looked at the Golden Blood, somewhat suspicious. Why did he find that a bit hard to believe? Could a Lord Ravager really produce Golden Blood of such high purity?
"Not just Iron Tomb, there's Zephyro's share in there too."
Not long ago, after returning the items to their original owner at 'Herta's' in Amphoreus, Leon had stored this drop of World-Cleansing Golden Blood obtained from Nanook within his Path Space.
After beating Iron Tomb to death, he could feel Him 'exploding coins'. That most essential 'Destruction' was absorbed by the 'Golden Blood of Destruction' and used to strengthen itself. Not only Iron Tomb, but even Zephyro from a while back was the same.
Leon could clearly feel it. The 'Golden Blood of Destruction' in his hand was already more powerful than when he first obtained it. Looking at it now, after killing every Lord Ravager, this 'Golden Blood of Destruction' would actively extract their 'Destruction' legacy, receiving and storing it within.
The 'Destruction' that had originally been firmly suppressed by 'The Hunt' was showing faint signs of restlessness after two consecutive resupplies.
Jing Yuan raised an eyebrow. What does that mean? What about Zephyro? Has Leon already killed two Lord Ravagers?
Wait, is he playing that big?
"I have the 'Golden Blood of Destruction' you want," Leon looked at Jingliu.
This was no ordinary drop of 'Golden Blood of Destruction'. Not only did it originate from Nanook Himself, but it had also received the legacies of two Lord Ravagers. The purity of 'The Destruction' couldn't possibly be any higher.
Calculating with simple algebra, one drop of this 'Golden Blood of Destruction' was equivalent to three Lord Ravagers. In practical application, it would be even higher than three.
It was no exaggeration to say that as long as one successfully refined it, they could instantly ascend to the level of a proxy of 'The Destruction'.
"But why should I give it to you?"
And under the circumstances of such potent effects, this drop of 'Golden Blood of Destruction' also carried what Leon had left behind—'The Hunt' that could contend with 'The Destruction'!
A single 'Destruction' was enough to promote one to the proxy level, and adding a 'The Hunt' that guaranteed a rise to Emanator—the content could only be so high, right? Strictly speaking, this drop of blood couldn't even be called 'Golden Blood of Destruction' anymore. Because its creator was no longer just 'The Destruction' alone.
It was entirely a concrete product of the extremes of two 'Paths'.
This Golden Blood was the only drop in the world. There was absolutely no second one, for not everyone was named Leon. Leon's path was difficult to replicate! In this entire galaxy, only he could bring out a creation of this 'Aeon' level.
Of course, with the upper limit raised, the conditions to refine it naturally rose as well. If it were ordinary 'Golden Blood of Destruction', one could smoothly refine and use it after obtaining Nanook's approval. But this drop of Golden Blood still required the approval of Leon, or rather, the 'The Hunt' represented by Lan.
Obtaining the approval of two 'Aeons'—this condition was not easily met.
"...I urgently hope that we can reach a consensus on cooperation."
Jingliu's gaze from beneath the black gauze had not shifted from the Golden Blood for even half a second. It could completely be described as seeing through it with eyes of desire.
"I am willing to give my everything."
Her gaze was scorching, and her voice was somewhat dry due to the restlessness in her heart. Ever since she covered her eyes, Jingliu's perception had become stronger and stronger. She could feel that the Golden Blood in Leon's hand was the cherished wish she had sought all her life!
It just so happened that not only had her 'Destruction' gained Nanook's approval, but as a Xianzhou native, her 'The Hunt' had also been approved by Lan since childhood. She fit the refining conditions perfectly, it was simply as if it were tailor-made for her!
In Jingliu's original plan, Leon was supposed to be the arrowhead of The Hunt. But now, the Golden Blood that could kill two birds with one stone had appeared!
"State your conditions, General Leon."
The Golden Blood in his hand could not only allow her to ascend to a Lord Ravager. At the same time, it could let her possess the strength of an Emanator of 'The Hunt'! Then, if she snatched Jing Yuan's Lightning Lord over...
Wouldn't that be stepping on her left foot with her right foot to fly straight into the sky? She would have the strength of a proxy of The Hunt too!
Propagation + Destruction + The Hunt.
The top-tier items of the three, all gathered and acting upon this Abundance Mara-Struck body. This was exactly the appearance Jingliu had dreamed of for this plan! If Leon was also willing to lend a hand, and the two of them joined forces directly, why worry about not being able to kill 'Yaoshi' and 'The Abundance'?
Jingliu wanted to shout aloud right now: there had never been such a wonderful opening!
"My conditions?"
Leon clenched his open palm into a fist.
"It's very simple. As long as your stats can beat mine."
After giving them an eyeful, he withdrew the Golden Blood back into his Path Space.
"I always treat the strong preferentially," Leon said calmly in response to Jingliu's question. "As long as your stats can beat mine, I won't mind fulfilling your cherished wish."
He had always liked to clash with the strong, and only the strong were qualified to discuss cooperation with him.
"Lending you the Golden Blood."
And the weak? Heh, the strong are meant to ruthlessly humiliate the weak!
"What cup tier are you?"
Leon indicated: With your level of intensity, you dare say such things?
"Opening and closing your mouth with 'Put The Abundance to death'."
His meaning was that someone of Jingliu's level wasn't qualified to breathe down the neck of The Abundance in front of him.
"I haven't even spoken yet, and you're already barking."
Leon's words were sharp.
"Speaking so confidently, if one didn't know better, they'd think you'd already killed Him."
In Leon's view, only someone of his level was qualified to breathe on an Aeon. Well, not necessarily his level, but an Emanator at least. If you want to breathe on an Aeon, you have to be at least an Emanator, right? If nothing else, Jingliu wasn't even an Emanator, yet she dared to use such a certain tone.
Then Leon could only say: "Do you know? Humans cannot imagine a strength they haven't reached."
He didn't understand where Jingliu got her confidence. Because if her entire plan was summarized in one sentence, wasn't it just elevating herself to an Emanator and relying on multi-party forces to besiege The Abundance?
To be honest, in Leon's view, it was a bit wishful thinking. Typical non-Emanator thinking; never having been an Emanator, she didn't know the intensity of an Emanator. Over-fantasizing about its power led to being a bit self-righteous.
Even he only had the confidence to say he could kill an Aeon in one sentence when he ascended to become 'Fuli'. In normal times, that gap was difficult to erase. Just the 'Status' alone was a hurdle difficult to cross.
Since Jingliu had raised a topic belonging to the 'Super Large Cup' tier, Leon would not leave any face for her as a Pathstrider.
Let's assume, okay? Jingliu's plan succeeds, making her a powerhouse of the magnitude of a crowned Iron Tomb. But what use is that?
Acting like Iron Tomb killed Nous or something. Leaving aside Nous, Iron Tomb didn't even get past him. An Emanator is just an Emanator; no matter how strong, they still can't touch an Aeon to claim damages. Of course, this statement isn't absolute. If your stats are very high, like Leon, then you can actually try to touch them.
But if you don't have stats like his, the evaluation is: fantasize less.
"I do not have the ability to contend with you."
Jingliu had plenty of self-awareness; she was not qualified to cross hands with Leon. Before the plan was implemented, it was a ninety-ten split between the two. He kills her ninety-one times in a second.
"I am, of course, referring to your plan."
Leon let out an 'Oh', indicating he wasn't so shameless as to use an Emanator account specifically to humiliate a Pathstrider.
"I will lend you the Golden Blood for now. Show me the plan you've prepared."
Yes, Leon had intended to give her the Golden Blood from the very beginning.
"Since you are so confident in your plan, then prove it to me with actions. If the stats you obtain can beat mine, then I will hand over this Golden Blood on a silver platter, and say no more—wherever you say to strike, we strike."
Leon thought the meaning he expressed should be easy to understand.
"But if you can't beat me, then don't say another word. I will take back the Golden Blood, and I will kill The Abundance alone afterwards. I don't need your help."
Jingliu said this plan could put The Abundance to death. That implied she felt the self she ascended via this plan would have higher stats than Leon. Heh, higher intensity than him? Isn't this just a challenge in a different form?
"If you can't win against me..."
From his debut until now, aside from Aeons, Leon had never seen anyone stronger than himself. Whether it was Iron Tomb or Zephyro, these existences that many felt they couldn't beat, had all died by his hands.
Since Jingliu felt her stats after ascension would be above his, then fine—pass him, prove it to him, and that's it. Anyway, just one sentence: if you think you can kill an Aeon, then get past Leon first. If you can't even get past him, then stop talking nonsense about Aeons.
"Then stop acting recklessly and go retire to the countryside."
What, you say Cangcheng was destroyed? Oh, sorry.
"...I promise you."
Jingliu actually wanted to ask at the start: Is there no option for peaceful cooperation? But thinking carefully, one mountain cannot contain two tigers. She shouldn't seek peace.
It was right that Leon couldn't tolerate her, and she indeed should determine a victor with him openly and honestly. Although Jingliu didn't really want to fight him, following his meaning was undoubtedly the fastest process. No need even for the Xianzhou Alliance's approval; as long as he relented, everything would be concluded.
You are right, but I have the Leon Command; does the Xianzhou Alliance dare say no?
"Then, excuse my offense, General Leon."
For her lifelong cherished wish, Jingliu had to win this battle! Her ultimate goal was Yaoshi, an Aeon. If her plan couldn't even get past Leon, then there really wasn't any necessity to implement it. Just go directly to retire in the countryside.
"General Leon?"
Jing Yuan looked at him in surprise, never expecting it to end with such a result.
"Will this work?" He hesitated. What if Leon really lost later? He felt his master had come prepared this time.
To be honest, Leon's behavior completely lacked any implication of involving the Xianzhou Alliance; he clearly planned to resolve the entire incident alone. It had to be said, regardless of who won in the end, no problems would occur for the Xianzhou Alliance.
Even if Leon lost—even if Jingliu's methods themselves were an unfair victory—it might bring some rhythm, and the sky of the Xianzhou Alliance might change for a spell.
"Find a place. Preferably a place where we can let loose."
Leon indicated his mind was made up; he definitely had to properly interrogate this 'Medium Cup' who didn't know the height of the heavens.
"This..."
Jing Yuan fell into deep thought once again.
"Alright, let's go to the Skysplitter then."
But very quickly, he gave an answer.
"It just so happens that the Wardance Ceremony officially starts the day after tomorrow. We might as well let you be the first match to raise the curtain."
Jing Yuan decided it was better to participate less in these matters, after all, both of them had already made corresponding preparations. Anyway, with General Leon there, what was there to fear? Then say no more—believe. Believe that he will definitely resolve all of this calmly!
"Ya! Why are you all gathered here?"
Unknown when, Bailu also walked out from the back with Yaoqing.
Perhaps they noticed the influence brought about by the 'Golden Blood of Destruction' just now.
"Isn't this Heavenly General Leon? You actually came back to the Luofu again?" Bailu looked up and saw the familiar face, greeting him subconsciously. "Why didn't you say anything? Long time no see, really!"
She stepped forward, hugging his trouser leg and rubbing against it.
"You two, how do you know each other?"
Leon looked at Yaoqing, not understanding how these two had mixed together.
"Of course it's because Leon dear said free activity."
"I happened to be very interested in the medical arts on the Luofu, so after inquiring a bit, I wanted to come to the Alchemy Commission to study. I didn't expect it to be just when the Dragon Lady was seeing patients."
Yaoqing smiled, introducing the sequence of events to him.
"After that, I stumbled upon the fact that the Dragon Lady is also an acquaintance of Leon dear. Just like that, naturally, I slowly became friends with the Dragon Lady."
Leon nodded and asked, "Where are the others?"
"Everyone went to pursue advanced studies in the fields they were curious about," Yaoqing answered every question asked.
Leon nodded. Upon parting, he had transferred credits to everyone's Jade Abacus. Even without reporting his name, it should be enough for them to squander.
"Where is Leon dear going?"
Yaoqing noticed the atmosphere on his side was a bit off.
"Going to take care of some small matters."
"Need help?"
"No need, you continue to keep the Dragon Lady company."
Leon refused.
...
...
Luofu, Skysplitter.
On the glorious battleship, the venue decided for the Wardance Ceremony the day after tomorrow. Today, it welcomed two guests who had arrived too early.
The Eighth Heavenly General of the Xianzhou was the first to stand upon the arena ring.
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