Chapter Forty-Nine: Boss Level Leader – Soren!
Shipwreck Bay.
In this city controlled by gray powers, the breeding of evil has never ceased.
Soren’s control over this area has never been fully realized, primarily due to the intertwined forces within the city, which are influenced by other deity churches secretly controlling their power. Any deity church possesses substantial reserves, and offending other deity churches for the benefit of a single city is clearly not a wise choice. Therefore, Modo City has always only controlled the slave trade here, while other aspects are still managed by different forces. Even the Church of Wealth has privately established a very luxurious casino here.
Recently, Modo City’s forces encountered some trouble.
Soren’s rampant expansion has finally revealed its drawbacks, as many factions harbor a certain degree of hostility towards him. In this scenario, they could be described as gloating, and if it weren’t for the fear of Modo City’s power, they would have likely started to fish in troubled waters long ago.
The situation remains unclear.
Many are secretly observing here, and if Modo City shows any signs of weakness, it is highly likely to be besieged by other forces.
Some dark forces have long since been unable to contain their eagerness to jump in.
For example, the vampires hidden in Shipwreck Bay have recently seen several join the shadows between Modo City and the Shadow Thief Guild in their covert skirmishes.
As night falls.
The darkness covers all evil, and there is not a single figure on the empty streets.
The usually bustling taverns are now closed, but through the closed windows, many eyes can be seen watching the area.
The patrol team has long since vanished, and there is not a soul on the street.
Snap.
A faint sound of something hitting the ground is heard, followed by a small, agile figure emerging from the darkness.
“Master!”
There is a trace of bl**d on the Chouhou, but it is not his own. He kneels on one knee before a man gazing at the night sky with his back to him, and solemnly says, “I’ve located the Shadow Thief’s stronghold! I’ve also clarified the vampire’s lair.”
Soren slowly turns around.
His expression is emotionless, but his gaze is quite cold. He sweeps his eyes across those watching from the shadows and says in a deep voice, “Let’s begin the operation.”
“Yes!” Chouhou bows and steps back.
Whoosh.
A flare rises from the port area.
Immediately, agile figures rush out from near the port in the dark, gathering like an army and swiftly advancing forward. Modo City’s army hasn’t been mobilized. The force sent by Soren is the garrison from Snake Island, led by a Drow instructor, all masters in assassination. The Half-Elf Church’s wanderers also appear, accompanied by a beautiful young girl and a stern-looking elder.
The Archbishop of the Half-Elf Church.
The battle quietly begins!
Under the tranquil night sky, the screams of dying enemies can be heard as Modo City’s forces split in two, with one group led by the Drow instructor launching a surprise attack on the Shadow Thieves’ lair.
Meanwhile, the force led by the God-favored Priest, Milan, is attacking the vampire’s stronghold directly.
Anyone who offends Modo City must pay the price!
A hint of killing intent appears in Soren’s eyes. The deity-level perception locks onto a place beneath the Shipwreck Bay.
An ancient vampire.
A hidden monster for several centuries; he is Soren’s prey.
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“Meow!…”
Many figures are moving swiftly in the darkness when a petite figure suddenly emerges, followed by three flashes of cold light, as an enemy from the Shadow Thief Guild falls into a pool of bl**d.
Lulu steps out from the shadows. Compared to her past self, she appears more mature.
This beastman girl with astonishing agility has become even more powerful after training with the Drow warriors; felines are natural hunters, and Lulu’s assassination skills seem to have been enhanced. Eventually, even the Drow instructor who trained her could not match her strength. This operation is her first real battle, and she needs to prove her power on her own.
Thud.
Chouhou grins as he withdraws the dagger he plunged into an enemy’s heart; the taunts from the Shadow Thieves had long aroused his anger.
If it weren’t for the significance of the situation preventing him from acting recklessly, he would have retaliated against the Shadow Thief Guild long ago. The dagger spins deftly in his palm, and Chouhou tears open a scroll enhancing “Cat’s Grace,” then rushes directly toward the enemy’s main formation. He is getting closer to the legendary realm, only powerful enemies can trigger his potential to erupt.
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Meanwhile.
In a dark lair, a group of vampires has gathered.
“Not good!”
“Our tomb has been breached.”
A pale-faced man rushes in from outside, saying hurriedly, “The enemy has many priests! At least three at the legendary level!”
“No news from the Shadow Thieves.”
“Perhaps they won’t even make it to support us!”
Outside the lair.
An elder clad in a gray robe slowly walks in, followed by two young priests and over a dozen assassins trained by the Half-Elf Church.
—”High-Level Heroism!”
Another glow of spell light appears as the elder casually layers a third buff spell on the others and says, “Seal this place.”
“Leave none alive!”
He is the archbishop from Leaffall City.
Although he has gradually distanced himself from the power center in Modo City, it doesn’t mean their status has diminished.
They are still archbishops.
Moreover, their strength has increased to the legendary domain owing to Soren’s ascension to [Weaker Deity]. These older archbishops usually focus on nurturing newcomers for retirement, but when needed, they can convert into legendary-level combat power at any time. If it weren’t for the effects of the Saint’s Cataclysm, Soren’s current divine level could have easily produced over ten legendary priests.
—”Legendary Divine Power!”
On the other side, the God-favored Priest, Milan, has also joined the fight.
As a girl priest capable of commanding Soren’s divine power, almost no dark creatures can obstruct her path. She herself has previously been touched by Soren’s avatar, giving her a significant capacity for divine power; advancing to a Holy Spirit Priest is just a matter of time.
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“Master!”
“Many shadow creatures have appeared to the south! Our losses are considerable!”
A wanderer cloaked in night attire kneels before Soren and says, “The Shadow Thieves have summoned many shadow creatures, and we have encountered some shadow wizards.”
Soren furrows his brow upon hearing this, then waves his hand, “Let the witch squad move out.”
“Leave the rest to the Shadow Dragon!”
As soon as his voice falls.
A terrifying dragon pressure envelops Shipwreck Bay, and a massive shadow swiftly flies into the sky above the port area.
Consequently, all the animals in the city kneel.
The Shadow Dragon soars over Shipwreck Bay, diving down towards a corner of the city. It opens its mouth and unleashes a torrent of dragon breath.
“Baradi!”
“The enemy is hiding in the basement, resisting; our forced assault will incur heavy losses.”
Chouhou’s figure appears, his abdomen now bearing a wound, yet he seems quite exhilarated, showing no concern. The thrill of battle hasn’t clouded his judgment; he quickly finds the accompanying wizard after noticing the enemy’s resistance was attempting to drag the fight into a quagmire.
“Leave it to me.”
The wizard named Baradi is a middle-aged woman. She coldly glances at the front, then turns to her apprentice, saying, “Prepare the spell!”
“I’ll set up a teleportation beacon.”
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Meanwhile.
In Modo City, near Gloria’s laboratory, personnel are also gathering, with several mid-tier witches surrounding the magic circle.
“Space beacon locked!”
“Activate Portal No.1! …”
“Diamond Golems assembled! … Beginning teleportation! …”
The elemental furnace’s power gathers, accompanied by expensive jewels turning to dust. A portal directly opens before them, and then three Diamond Golems step forward with heavy strides.
Rumbling.
The sound of walls collapsing reverberates over Shipwreck Bay.
The enemy is more formidable than expected, but once Modo City begins sending their golem puppets onto the battlefield, everything is already fated.
In the dark.
All prying eyes reveal a hint of horror!
Those observing in secret, attempting to ascertain Modo City’s strength through the Shadow Thieves, are now filled with fear. Because what they see before them is far beyond anything they can resist.
Even!
If Soren desires it, the entire Shipwreck Bay could completely fall today.
“Come!”
“Gather personnel immediately to deal with the Shadow Thieves! These guys have violated the rules of Shipwreck Bay; we must teach them a lesson today!”
A burly man with a beard stands up, glancing at the others present, and says in a deep voice, “These guys are colluding with vampires. We must show them some color today.”
Four or five leaders from the gray area of Shipwreck Bay gather together, one seeming to still be processing the situation, speaking up, “Did we not want to use the Shadow Thieves’ power to hit Modo City? Why are we now helping them against the Shadow Thieves?”
Slap!
The middle-aged man in charge glares at him, saying coldly, “Let’s set off now.”
“Don’t ask so much.”
“If you don’t want to be counted by Modo City later, it’s best to position yourselves quickly.”
With such frank words, how could the others remain oblivious?
These gray area individuals might struggle against the strong but are very proactive in kicking a dog when it’s down. Having been intimidated by the power displayed by Modo City, the first thought on their minds is to quickly align themselves to avoid facing Modo City’s reckoning after subduing the Shadow Thieves.
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The battle continues, but the outcome has long been determined.
Soren’s figure suddenly vanishes from the spot and reappears in an ancient tomb.
“Ha ha!”
A strange laughter emanates as a figure steps out from the darkness.
He is holding a thief’s corpse, one of Modo City’s trained assassins, but he is already lifeless. The corpse, resembling something like a mummified man, is casually tossed aside, and he cackles, “Another one here to seek d*ath?”
“Mm!…”
“It seems your bl**d will taste quite delightful!”
An ancient vampire.
A creature challenging level 18 or above, many of whom are hidden monsters for centuries.
“Uh!?!!”
As the light brightens slightly, the ancient vampire initially wears an expression that suggests yet another fool seeking d*ath, but upon seeing Soren’s appearance, he cannot help but tremble, and fear flashes across his face.
“The God of Half-Elves and Wanderers!…”
Extremely terrified!
Upon confirming Soren’s identity, the ancient vampire immediately shifts into bat form and begins to flee frantically outside without a second thought.
What a joke!
He had thought he was facing just a legendary-level wanderer.
Such a foe would not have posed a problem for him, but realizing he was confronting a true god—and one infamous along the Southern Coast—made him nearly wet himself in fear!
Not running?
Is he really going to stay here and wait to d*e?
“Eh?”
Soren’s expression shows slight surprise, but he quickly calms down.
Throughout his journey, he has encountered many battles, but today’s situation is a first. An ancient vampire with a biological level over 25, who upon seeing him, ran away without even a fight.
This kind of thing has never happened in his life!
It truly gives him an unconscious sense of having turned into a big boss.
Well.
It shouldn’t be a mere illusion.
Soren should now be considered a big boss, and if calculated according to the templates used by past adventurers, he is not only a big boss but also a boss at a god-level challenge difficulty.
God of Half-Elves and Wanderers.
Master of Modo City.
God Slayer.
Deathwalker.
Scholar.
Pirate King.
Ruler of the Three Seas.
With this string of titles laid out, Soren certainly does not resemble an ordinary boss leader.
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Fleeing is impossible.
The battle did not last long, as one ancient vampire can no longer pose any threat to Soren.
After slaying the ancient vampire before him, a ring in another dimension within Soren’s space suddenly moved, prompting him to sense and retrieve it.
It was the artifact ring he had obtained from the Vampire Son, one that is a tier-one racial artifact.
A faint red glow emerges.
Under the artifact ring’s influence, the body of the slain ancient vampire begins to convulse, quickly turning to dust; shortly after, a drop of strange dark red bl**d appears, gathering directly in front of Soren.
“True bl**d?”
“Seems like some vampire stuff?”
Soren glances at it before storing it in his space; this might be useful later on.
The battle in Shipwreck Bay continues.
This night.
Those daring to provoke Modo City along the Southern Coast are destined to pay a heavy price!
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