Chapter 247: Empyrean Sun
A young man was floating in the sky, looking at a massive river that extended as far as the eye could see. Despite being described as a river, it was larger than most oceans of the Old World, but that was not the most amazing part. What truly drew awe in the hearts of everybody that saw it was that it was fuelled entirely by pure blood.
The young man was nearly two meters tall despite only being seventeen. He had a handsome face with sharp brows and wore a red robe covered in golden runes.
His eyes were closed, so he was not admiring the view of that massive river of blood but using it as an energy source. His body generated a devouring force that brought streams from the river into his Rebirth Heart.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man appeared behind the young man, and when he saw how this one brought those streams of blood into his body, pure awe appeared in his eyes.
The middle-aged man knew how toxic and chaotic the energy inside that blood was and that even Wave Kings were careful when using it, but the young man showed nothing but calmness.
"Is there something you need to share with me, Ezra?
The young man’s voice was soft and calm, yet it carried such a powerful intent that made the middle-aged man feel nervous despite his Early Wave King cultivation.
"Young Lord, I have learned the reason why the Blood Duke left for Blade Mountain. It all has to do with a person named Cain Laurifer. To protect this one, Blood Duke killed a powerhouse of the Martel Family and severely injured their High Elder."
The peace and calm in the young man faded once he heard the name Blood Duke, and he adopted a solemn attitude as they carried on.
"Tell me more. I assume you have investigated that person already?"
"Yes, Young Lord Zima. Cain Laurifer, sixteen years old, a Vice-Captain from the Imperial Lightning Fort, Level 8 Wave Warrior with Flawless Marrow, reached the third level of Blood Hand, secured the natural inheritance of Blade Mountain, and has in his possession a Natural Holy Weapon.
According to my assessment, his current battle power will allow him to defeat Middle Wave Champions and fight those at the Late Stage. His current talent would grant him a free pass to the peak of Wave Champion and a high chance of becoming a Wave King.