Chapter 195 - Perfect Acting Skills
“A total of 64,000 empirical points were used up, elevating the Psychokinesis Superpower to level 8.”
“The expenditure of 128,000 empirical points resulted in the Psychokinesis Superpower advancing to level 9.”
“A deduction of 256,000 empirical points took place, bringing the Psychokinesis Superpower to level 10.”
“Upon reaching the maximum level of Psychokinesis Superpower, it was automatically transformed into divine psychokinesis.”
Divine psychokinesis?
Loong Chen was momentarily taken aback upon hearing the system's alert.
Upon investigation, he realized that divine psychokinesis was an enhanced form of psychokinesis, featuring an added capability to identify and target.
His ability to sense his surroundings had also expanded to encompass more than 10,000 square kilometers.
“I've located you!”
Shortly thereafter, Loong Chen detected signs of Dracula.
Dracula had reverted to his human guise, albeit with his power diminished to the Beginner Grade King Level.
Apparently, his flight had significantly weakened him.
“Do you have an accomplice?”
Loong Chen, utilizing his Divine Sense, noticed another individual from the Blood Race near Dracula.
This new presence exhibited a stronger aura than Dracula at his prime.
“Is it possible that he's reached the Emperor Level?”
Loong Chen's brow furrowed in contemplation. Given his absence, he could not definitively ascertain whether this member of the Blood Race was at the King Level's peak or had attained the Emperor Level.
Facing an Emperor Level adversary would pose a substantial challenge.
Although he was capable of defeating a Peak Beast King, overcoming an Emperor Level foe was beyond his current abilities.
The gap between an Emperor Level and the Peak of King Level, although seemingly a single step, was vast and insurmountable.
“Dracula must be eliminated.”
Ultimately, Loong Chen resolved to take action.
He possessed no cowardice, considering Dracula his sworn adversary.
Allowing Dracula to escape now would surely invite future trouble from him.
Instead of allowing this, he contemplated ending Dracula's life.
Regarding the Blood Race, presumed to be an Emperor Level warrior, although Loong Chen doubted his ability to defeat him, he remained confident in his capacity to evade.
With this realization, he wasted no time, employing several Space Teleportations to pursue Dracula.
Meanwhile, in a desolate expanse, Dracula knelt before a young man of the Blood Race.
“Your Highness Blood Emperor, forgive my incompetence. The human is too formidable for me to overcome.”
Dracula spoke deferentially.
“To compel you to employ blood escape, even at the cost of your own blood, suggests his strength. Walter claimed he was merely at Level 6.”
The Blood Emperor queried with a solemn tone, eliciting Dracula's ire.
Level 6? Loong Chen was assuredly a Grade 7 Peak at the very least.
Walter's assertions were baseless.
“It matters not. We have two strategies in place. Since you cannot eliminate him, entice him here.”
“His domain extraordinary talent significantly impacts battles. Whether for vengeance against William or victory in war, that human must perish.”
A palpable intent to kill emanated from the Blood Emperor's gaze.
Yet, Dracula's expression subtly shifted upon hearing the Blood Emperor's words, quickly concealing it.
Indeed, he had intended to leave clues for Loong Chen to track him here.
However, Loong Chen's prowess surpassed his expectations. He was preoccupied with fleeing for his life, unable to leave any trace behind.
Nonetheless, Dracula dared not disclose the truth to the Blood Emperor, lest he face certain death.
“I shall conceal myself and await the human here.”
Blood Emperor declared, vanishing before Dracula could respond.
His concealment ability was so potent that even Loong Chen's Divine Sense would fail to detect him without careful scrutiny.
To their dismay, Loong Chen had uncovered all of their schemes.
“Are you attempting to deceive me? Then I shall play along with your scheme.”
A cold smile curled on Loong Chen's lips as he swiftly dashed toward Dracula.
Dracula remained rooted to the spot, feeling a sense of unease. Should Loong Chen delay his arrival, hiding the truth from the Blood Emperor would prove futile.
In that event, his transgression would escalate, risking a fatal reprimand from the Blood Emperor.
Just as Dracula wracked his brain for a solution, he sensed a spatial fluctuation.
In the blink of an eye, a familiar figure materialized before him.
“It's you!”
Upon seeing Loong Chen, Dracula felt not fear, but a hint of excitement and relief.
Compared to facing Loong Chen, the prospect of Blood Emperor was far more terrifying.
While facing Loong Chen meant certain death, the punishment under Blood Emperor's wrath was unimaginably worse.
“When you caught sight of me earlier, were you trembling in fear? Why the sudden change of heart?”
Loong Chen queried with an eerie smile.
“Human, you've dispersed my blood energy. I barely retain ten percent of my strength. Today, even in death, I'll exact vengeance upon you!”
Dracula's countenance contorted with rage, as if he wished to meet his demise alongside Loong Chen.
Loong Chen couldn't help but marvel at Dracula's performance.
With such acting prowess, the next recipient of the Best Actor Oscar could very well be him.
Dracula had indeed gone to great lengths to mask the presence of an ambush from Loong Chen.
Regrettably, he remained unaware that Loong Chen held control over every aspect.
“You overestimate yourself. Even at your peak, you'd be no match for me, let alone now.”
A cold smirk graced Loong Chen's face, brimming with disdain.
“Since you've dedicated yourself to this performance, I'll play along,” Loong Chen mused.
He intentionally displayed a scornful demeanor, indicating his immense arrogance.
“Attack!”
With a battle cry, Dracula launched an assault on Loong Chen.
But as merely a novice at the King Level, Dracula was outclassed by Loong Chen.
Loong Chen breached Dracula's defenses, puncturing his left torso. Even as Dracula activated his Blood Devouring Devil Arts, Loong Chen absorbed his vital essence once more.
This time, Dracula's visage bore no trace of fear; instead, it was marked by a savage grin.
Dracula attempted to speak, but Loong Chen preempted him.
“Do you truly believe I was unaware of the trap? I seized this moment precisely to end you.”
Loong Chen's smile was merciless and icy, causing a dramatic shift in Dracula's expression upon hearing these words.
Loong Chen quickly maneuvered to obstruct Dracula's way.
Simultaneously, a crimson claw tore through Dracula's neck.
Blood Emperor sought to eliminate Loong Chen with a surprise assault, but Loong Chen had everything under his control.
“Your demise comes from your own Emperor. This marks your final vestige of dignity,” he declared.
A cold smile played on Loong Chen's lips as Blood Emperor stood in stunned silence.
What transpired deviated from the expected narrative.
Though Dracula attempted to speak, no words escaped his lips.
His eyes widened, brimming with defiance.
Evading death numerous times, he never envisioned meeting his end at Blood Emperor's hands.
Loong Chen's speculation proved accurate: the Blood Race could perish by their own kind.
Unlike attacks from others, even severing Dracula's neck wouldn't ensure his demise.
Yet, impaled by Blood Emperor's blood claw, his life force swiftly ebbed away.
Unaware of the cause, Loong Chen remained unconcerned; the outcome aligned with his expectations, which sufficed.
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