Beyond the Apocalypse
Chapter 156: Implanting a Champion devil bloodline

Chapter 156: Implanting a Champion devil bloodline

[Warning! Warning! Anomalies detected!

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There are hidden spirit markers in the devil bloodlines’ genetic structure. It will affect the user’s personality and ego and influence their behavioral drive.

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Further inspection indicates that the Legendary devil could use the spirit mark to control the bloodline user.

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Does the Host desire to search for ways of decontamination?]

As Vlad heard the A.I. Chip’s words, a cold and murderous light appeared in his eyes. If he had handed over these bloodlines to his people, they would soon become twisted and scheming individuals, unconsciously working to take him down and contact the Legendary devil.

The murderous intent did not last long, as Vlad’s eyes soon returned to normal. Getting angry with a devil for trying to trick you was like getting angry with a cold for making you sick. It was their nature, and getting angry would just be a waste of time.

Vlad did not reply to the A.I. Chip. This was not because he did not want to decontaminate the bloodlines, nor would he throw them away. Since he was dealing with a devil, Vlad knew there would be something fishy with the bloodlines and also knew how to handle that.

Runic Formations could do all sorts of wonders, but when it came to manipulating living and strange substances, there was no better tool than alchemy. The one who would handle the purification of the devil’s bloodlines was no other than the small yellow cat.

Vlad took the five crystal spheres containing the devil’s bloodlines and went to Jormungandr’s alchemy laboratory, his eyes sharp as he saw the small yellow cat working.

Jormungandr’s eyes were focused as he controlled several magic hands, mixing a powerful bloody concoction in a metallic cauldron. The alchemical concoction that the small yellow cat was brewing was named Devil’s Bane Elixir.

It was a powerful Pseudo Rank 3 Alchemy Potion designed to cleanse contamination from a devil bloodline. The elixir was crafted using powerful ingredients, with Abyssal Blood as its main component.

The Abyssal blood that Jormungandr was using belonged to the Level 14 demon they found in Nagan Mountain.

Vlad nodded as he analyzed the potion and was sure its intense properties could purify the corrupted essence and remove the Legendary devil’s spirit mark, leaving only pure devil bloodlines.

Not wanting to disturb the small yellow cat’s work, Vlad silently placed the five devil bloodlines on the alchemy table and returned to his laboratory. Not wasting time, he took another three criminals and used the Soulbinder’s Claim Runic Formation on them.

After marking another group of nine criminals to be sent to Hell, Vlad rested for a few hours, recovering his energy before placing the sacrifice in the Vengeful Runic Formation.

Vlad activated the Runic Formation, and contacting the Legendary devil did not take long. The woman did not show her face, only sending the flames to consume the marked criminals’ bodies before leaving another five crystal spheres with devil bloodlines behind.

Vlad did not think much of her absence. A Legendary devil had many things to do since their domain must surely be massive. The young man did not expect to see or speak with her again unless he made an extraordinary sacrifice.

The lack of interaction was even better for Vlad, as he did not like speaking with the Legendary devil. Worrying that even the slightest wrong word could lead to a sea of problems was unpleasant.

Not wasting time, Vlad took the crystal spheres with the devil’s bloodlines and analyzed them with his A.I. Chip. Just as he expected, these bloodlines also carried the spirit mark of the Legendary devil in their genetic structure.

Vlad was sure that once the Legendary devil realized he could cleanse the marks, she would either stop doing business with him or exponentially increase the prices. ’Hmph, by the time she finds out, I will have the power to search for another business partner.’

Just as Vlad was about to send another group into the Soulbinder’s Claim Runic Formation, he felt a sharp rise in energy from the alchemy laboratory. A smile appeared on his face as he silently walked to the small yellow cat’s workplace.

The concoction inside the cauldron was burning, but Jormungandr did not move a finger. His focus was absolute until there was no more liquid inside except for a small drop of glowing blood that radiated intense energy.

’Amazing. Jormungandr’s alchemy abilities are simply terrific,’ a broad smile appeared on Vlad’s face as he saw the drop of devil blood. Jormungandr was not only able to cleanse the spirit mark from the devil’s bloodline but also managed to make it even purer and stronger!

Jormungandr’s eyes were bloodshot, and he only dared to relax as he saw that the devil’s bloodline was purified. The next second, a sense of utter exhaustion appeared on his face, but there was also a wide smile.

"Great job, Jormungandr! You were able to purify and enhance that devil bloodline completely!" Vlad shouted once he saw the small yellow cat relax, smiling as he patted his little head.

Although Jormungandr was a great soldier and master of magic and alchemy, he was still a cat, and a pleased expression appeared as he felt the caress. Of course, like all cats, he did not allow it for long and moved his head to the side, no longer allowing Vlad to pat him.

Vlad almost laughed at the small yellow cat’s behavior but resisted the urge and instead focused on the bloodline, using the A.I. Chip to analyze it.

[Beep! Analyzing devil bloodline!

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Devil bloodline contains purity at the Peak of the Champion Tier. Primary affinity with fire control and minor affinity with mind manipulation.]

Vlad’s eyes widened as he realized the purity of the Champion devil bloodline was at the same level as his Thunder Lord Bloodline, and it would allow control over two forces. It was perfect for a Mage like Jormungandr, who relied on speed to move and destructive attacks. "Do you wish to implant the bloodline in your body right now?"

Jormungandr was still very tired, but a pure thrill appeared as he heard those words. His Depravita Racial Heritage provided a boost equal to a Guardian Tier Bloodline, so a Champion bloodline would not grant him an improvement to his body or energy pool. Nevertheless, it should allow him to awaken a Bloodline Ability and improve his affinity toward certain spells.

There was absolute resolution in Jormungandr’s face as he nodded toward Vlad, his eyes burning with the desire to grow even stronger.

Vlad smiled as he saw the thirst for power in Jormungandr’s eyes and began to prepare for the bloodline implantation.

Implanting a bloodline is not a simple matter. Simply swallowing it would waste most of its power, and obtaining even an inferior version of it would be a miracle. Various implantation methods exist, and the Legendary devil offered guidance on how to implant this devil bloodline. However, Vlad refused.

Not only would the guidance increase the price of every bloodline, but Vlad did not need her as he could rely on his Second Past Life memories to do it.

With great care, Vlad placed the Champion devil bloodline in his runic pen. He inscribed a complex and potent magic matrix around Jormungandr’s body, carefully not to damage the Runic Set. The A.I. Chip’s full power assisted him in this task as he could not allow any flaw to appear.

The process was excruciating as the bloodline matrix inscribed over Jormungandr’s body was highly complex. Still, the small yellow cat did not move a single muscle, his eyes sharp as he endured until the last bloodline matrix line was engraved over his body.

It took a few hours, but the bloodline matrix was soon fully engraved in Jormungandr’s body. The small yellow cat could not wait, and as soon as the process was over, he began to channel his energy through the matrix.

Vlad smiled as he felt a fiery energy emanate from the bloodline matrix, and intense radiation emerged from it.

[Beep! The bloodline matrix has been successfully implanted!

As energy flows through it, the power of the bloodline matrix will slowly fuse into the user’s body and spirit, giving birth to the desired bloodline!

Estimated time: 6 days and 23 hours!]

The same message that appeared in Vlad’s mind also appeared in Jormungandr’s, and the duo glanced at each other with thrill. In less than a week, the small yellow cat would have developed the Champion devil bloodline!

Determination and thrill burned in their eyes as they returned to their work. Vlad obtained more devil bloodlines by sacrificing criminals, while Jormungandr would cleanse them of the Legendary devil’s spirit mark and improve their power.

More and more bloodlines began to appear on Jormungandr’s alchemy table as Vlad handed over the soul to the Legendary devil. In less than a week, the young man ran out of souls to trade, but the duo had obtained a total of 17 bloodlines, four of them Champion Tier.