usenovelonline Chapter 1061 Holy Blood Blade
Chapter 1061 Holy Blood Blade
The southern part of the city surrounding the tower.
The golden glow of the setting sun cast a warm glow on the magnificent southern part of the city surrounding the tower.
On the outer ring of a bustling residential area, a detached building with an independent courtyard stands quietly; this is the home of the "Holy Bloodblade" squad.
Inside the courtyard, several rare moon roses in the meticulously tended flowerbeds emitted a faint, cool glow in the twilight, echoing the dazzling lights of the Magic Tower in the distant city center.
"call out--"
Several swift, blood-red figures tore through the evening's tranquility, landing precisely in the center of the courtyard with a subtle whooshing sound.
The blood-red mist of light and shadow instantly coalesced, revealing Adam's tall figure. His scarlet pupils swept over his familiar homeland with a hint of barely perceptible relaxation.
Eva landed nimbly, her leopard ears turning alertly, while her tail wagged happily behind her.
The flying squirrel appeared with a slightly exaggerated roll, its snow-white hair fluttering in the wind.
Tokeke almost crashed to the ground, showing no lightness and revealing the fatigue after a long march.
Finally, it was Pokanasa. Her petite figure was gently supported by Adam to steady herself, and her porcelain doll-like face showed the bewilderment of someone who had traveled a long way.
"Got home!"
Toke was the first to lose his temper, and his cheers broke the tranquility of the courtyard.
His green eyes lit up instantly, his gaze locking onto the vine hammock hanging between two huge oak trees in a corner of the courtyard.
May the starlight guide me! Finally, I can lie down properly!
Before he finished speaking, he pounced like an arrow, landing heavily on the hammock with a weary look on his face. He let out a long, comfortable sigh, which made the vines creak.
Adam watched this scene, a hint of helplessness on his sharply defined face, but more so, a sense of acceptance.
He didn't remind Tokk of his recklessness as he usually did during training; instead, he calmly said, "Alright, you're all home. Go back to your rooms and tidy up a bit, wash off the dust."
"We're going to have dinner at 'Old Oak' in a bit."
His voice carried a unique calmness, yet also conveyed a sense of warmth, as if he were returning home.
As the team leader and the one who had guided them since childhood, he was always the most composed.
"awesome!"
Eva's cheers immediately erupted, her leopard ears twitched excitedly, and her tail swayed so fast it almost became a blur. Her emerald eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"I want 'Old Oak's' secret-recipe roasted ibex chops! Double! And with honey berry sauce! Oh, and I also want to try their new blood-flavored smoothie dessert!"
As she spoke, she counted on her fingers, as if she could already smell the aroma of the food.
Flying Squirrel flicked his snow-white hair and struck a pose that he thought was profound but was actually just childish.
"Hmph, the delicacies of the mortal world are nothing more than sacrifices for my restoration of the power of 'Shadow Overlord'... However, the Abyss Fire Lizard kebabs from that restaurant are definitely worth trying."
He tried hard to maintain his "dark" persona, but the slight twitching of his nose betrayed his true thoughts.
His teammates are used to it, but they still admire him for maintaining his persona for ten years.
Pokanasa tilted her pale face up to Adam, her voice soft and sweet: "Adam... dessert, I want some too." She only grasped the most essential keyword of the gathering.
For Tokk and Flying Squirrel, the rather tedious washing and grooming was simply a matter of getting a clean change of clothes.
The team members gathered in the living room.
The living room is simply and practically furnished, with their favorite drinks stored in an alchemical thermos in the corner.
At this moment, the coffee table was piled high with various snacks: dried fruit from the elves' forests, salted meat jerky from the dwarves, bread crisps from the humans, and several colorful candies specially prepared for Pokanasa.
Although we were supposed to have dinner together tonight.
But they finally had a chance to rest and go home.
I might have been looking forward to it just now, but after a quick tidying up and lying on the sofa, my desire to go there suddenly diminished considerably.
Maybe tomorrow.
Everyone sat or lounged on the comfortable cushions, sharing snacks.
They were enjoying a rare, carefree period of leisure.
The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.
Tokk leaned back on the soft couch by the window, his fingers flying across a semi-transparent data panel that floated in front of him, emitting a soft glow.
This is part of the "information visualization" system that is being implemented throughout the city around the tower, connecting the Night Watch's internal network with the city's public information channels.
This is also connected to the blessings they receive.
All the information in the blessing can only be seen by the person receiving it, hence the existence of this alchemical tool.
If we're talking about which blessing section has been developed the most fully, then without a doubt it's the [Channels].
After so many years, and after the great development by those alchemists.
This blessing had long since moved beyond the communication between them and spread to all places.
The rapid exchange of information has, to some extent, far surpassed the development of research in other areas.
He browsed the area called "Blood Battle Front Forum," which was filled with various mission briefings, battle situation discussions, and gossip.
Suddenly, his fingers paused, and he let out a sigh tinged with envy.
"Tsk! Look, this is footage from two years ago when the Abyss Assault Team returned, undergoing purification and merit assessment in East City."
"It's been two years, and there's still so much discussion about this stuff. I heard the intensity of the battle back then was... wow, even the air smelled of sulfur and the curse of blood! I really want to see it for myself!"
His tone was full of longing.
The main reason is that those who returned have gone through that brutal war and four years later, and are now doing very well.
Many people who had been stuck at a bottleneck for a long time returned and entered the realm of legend.
The main thing is that he also received a medal.
The medals awarded by the Night's Watch are not just honors; each one is a piece of very good equipment.
Adam was sipping a special drink that was deep red in color when he heard this. He put down his cup, and a complex look flashed in his scarlet eyes.
"At the time, our strength assessment did meet the standard for the commando team, but there were more people who wanted to go than the number of people selected. There was nothing we could do about being eliminated. Forcing ourselves to participate would only be a hindrance and a death sentence."
"The Abyss Battlefield, especially the deepest levels, is not a place where you can gain a foothold simply by being hot-blooded."
His tone was calm, tinged with regret, but more so with a clear understanding of reality.
Logically speaking, they should have been eligible to be selected, but at the time there were more options.
Moreover, it mainly requires coordination on a large battlefield. Elite teams certainly need it too, but among the Soul Guardian squads at the time, they were considered to be relatively inexperienced.
The demand for combat power in this area was naturally met.
Furthermore, it was impossible to transfer all the Soul Guardian squads there, so they were left behind, which was their regret.
"Hmph!" Flying Squirrel immediately interjected, his fingers pressed together in a sword-like gesture, pointing towards the void. "The chaos of the abyss is merely a whetstone for our dark blades! Once my 'Abyss Shattering Dream Flash' is fully mastered, I will utterly shatter the filth of those demons! Let them witness true darkness!"
His declarations remained consistent, but on the topic of the "abyss," there was always a strange seriousness, as if he had truly studied his opponents.
They also rotated to Blood Pit Fortress a year ago.
But the intensity of the war in the abyss now is not as great as the first time they went there.
Not to mention the Abyss Assault Operation two years ago.
That would be a name that would be remembered in the stars.
Pokanasa sat quietly next to Adam, munching on candy in small bites, her short silver hair swaying gently with her movements.
She suddenly looked up, her big eyes fixed on Adam, her voice carrying the straightforwardness unique to children: "Adam...legend...when?"
This question caused a slight pause in the relaxed atmosphere of the living room, and the others also looked at their captain.
Reaching legendary status was the shared desire and goal of their team, who had already reached the required level of skill.
They have more than enough in terms of both ability and achievements.
Adam smiled helplessly, tapped a few times on the data panel, and brought up his merit records and promotion application status bar.
“The report was submitted a long time ago. It’s just that,” he pointed to the “Queue number: 147” displayed on the panel.
"There are too many level 10 peak cultivators who are qualified to apply for legendary promotion, and there are even more with accumulated merits. Merit assessment, resource allocation, promotion ceremony... all take time."
"The Night Watch isn't just fighting as a team; there are too many strong individuals in the entire Order faction who need to be promoted. We can only wait in line and follow the procedures."
He explained it very clearly, without any complaints, only an understanding of how the massive system works.
And this is actually one of their regrets.
Because those ahead of him in line were all members of the Abyss Assault Team.
Eva wagged her tail, trying to dispel the subtle tension from before: "Speaking of which, the world seems to have become much calmer in the past year, unlike a year ago..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she was referring to—the sudden, tsunami-like invasion of the Void Vanguard a year ago.
That two-month-long meat grinder was the most intense war in the world in recent years.
Since then, although border skirmishes and bloody battles in the abyss have never ceased, there has never been another intense war like the one that saw preparations for war around the world, forcing all forces and combatants to get involved.
Over the past year, the overall situation has not improved, but at least it has not worsened.
For the Night's Watch, who are constantly at war, this "not getting worse" can already be described as a rare "peace".
Upon hearing this, Adam's lips curled into a meaningful smile, and his scarlet pupils swept over his teammates.
"Calm? I think this is just a brief lull before the storm. It won't be long before something big happens."
These words instantly piqued everyone's interest.
Tokke sat up straight on the couch, Eva's ears stood up like antennas, even the flying squirrel temporarily abandoned his "dark overlord" posture, and Pocanasa stopped eating candy, staring at Adam with her big eyes.
"Captain, do you know some inside information?" Tokk asked anxiously, forgetting even his elven catchphrase.
"Adam, tell me quickly!"
Eva couldn't help but urge him on.
The flying squirrel even put on an expression that said, "I already know everything," but the curiosity in his eyes betrayed him.
Adam smiled as he saw the instant light up in his companions' eyes, and stopped keeping them in suspense.
He pulled up a regional map projection of the City of the Tower and pointed to the area on the west side of the city that was shrouded in a high-intensity energy barrier and had always seemed mysterious and desolate: "Didn't you notice? The West City, that place that has been planned for so long but has never been touched, is now bustling with activity."
He zoomed in on the projection and saw countless points of light representing the transportation of supplies moving in the western city area, icons representing large-scale engineering machinery flashing, and the energy tower's radiance no less than that of the main tower in the southern city.
"The amount of resources mobilized is terrifying, from basic building materials to high-purity energy crystals, they're being transported in continuously. Lord Cana," Adam said with genuine respect when mentioning the name, "it's said that he hasn't left the core laboratory complex in West City for the past six months."
"Moreover, leaders such as Lady Alyris and Lady Lelia also visit frequently."
“The strangest thing is,” Adam paused, lowering his voice, “how long has it been since you’ve seen Lord Poppot in the public labs or the engineering department?”
"My information is that she has also been stationed in the West City for an extended period! A project that can simultaneously attract Lord Cana and Lord Pope to stay for long periods, and even requires frequent visits from other high-ranking officials..."
Adam didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was already self-evident.
"West City!"
Tokke exclaimed in amazement, his eyes filled with curiosity, "Of the four cities surrounding the tower, the southern city is the heart, the center of commerce and culture, a gathering place for powerful individuals, and legends are truly everywhere. With Lord Popo's teleportation network, it's no exaggeration to say that it's the center of the world."
"East City is where military camps and testing grounds are located, as is the Temple of the Lightbringers. It's where the smell of iron and blood is strongest, and it's mainly a gathering place for mercenaries and soldiers. Large-scale troop deployments also take place there, along with the assembly of military weapons."
"The North City is the resting place of souls, the slumbering ground of the Black and White Dragons, and the spiritual pillar of all of us. Only the West City has remained desolate, like a mystery. Now, has its veil finally been lifted?"
"Such a big move can't be kept secret."
Eva continued, her tail tip lightly tapping the ground, "Resource mobilization, personnel redeployment, energy fluctuations..."
"The forums have been buzzing with discussion for a while now. Everyone's guessing what's going to be built there? A super fortress? An unprecedented magical wonder? Or..."
Her eyes sparkled.
"Is it related to the 'gains' we brought back after fighting so many bloody battles in the abyss and paying such a high price?"
"Otherwise, we definitely wouldn't need to form the Abyss Assault Team. We've talked to the team members, and the gains should definitely be used where they're most important!"
With his arms crossed, the flying squirrel tried to maintain an air of mystery: "Hmph, whatever we build will become our ultimate fortress against chaos and the void! Its power will be able to tear through the darkness!"
Pokanasa seemed to understand, but seeing her older siblings discussing it so enthusiastically, she whispered and repeated, "West City..."
Adam nodded, his gaze seemingly piercing through the wall, looking towards the west of the city, where the light of the barrier shone exceptionally brightly in the night.
“That’s right, I have a feeling that the day West City truly unveils its secrets will be the day our world undergoes another dramatic change. Beneath the calm surface, a wave that could reshape the entire landscape may be brewing.”
The Night's Watch is notorious for its penchant for making big things happen.
Especially Lord Cana.
Now, Boport has been added as well.
Silence fell over the living room for a moment, with only the light from the data panel flickering faintly.
Everyone was processing Adam's words, imagining the scene at the mysterious construction site in the West City, and the future it might hold.
As night deepened outside the window, the ever-burning protective glow of the western city of the city surrounding the tower safeguarded the city.
After a short rest, they decided to go out for a meal. (End of Chapter)