Chapter 46: Chapter 45: Death of the Butcher

The difference in effect is really huge…

Compared to Level 2 War Roar, the Skill Understanding – Killing Intent Fluctuation, which has no level, is obviously more powerful, with stronger control effects, while also causing significant damage.

Of course, the core reason for this phenomenon is that the War Roar level is too low. Although its star level is higher, it cannot even unleash half of its power.

As for Killing Intent Fluctuation, although it’s just a Two-Star Skill, the Skill Understanding is a bona fide complete form. In the context of a lower Three-Star Skill Level, its power is naturally stronger.

Soon, the Bloodthirsty Butcher regained consciousness, but it was only a brief struggle, eventually subsiding into a deathly silence.

It wasn’t that it didn’t want to resist, but rather, having lost its eyes and tendons severed, the Bloodthirsty Butcher lost its combat capability. Under normal circumstances, injuries of this level would only take a few breaths to recover and wouldn’t affect combat power at all.

But at this moment, a Blood Spear was lodged in its chest, greedily absorbing the Boiling Blood from its body, along with the Blood Energy contained within. With its power being drained, it could no longer heal itself.

To erupt with Blood Energy and repel the opponent again?

No, the Blood Energy within the Bloodthirsty Butcher is not infinite. Having its heart pierced twice and Blood Energy heavily drained, it could no longer manage such a feat.

“Did you know? I used to be human.”

The Bloodthirsty Butcher slowly raised its head, emitting a hoarse, low voice.

“…”

Ye Mingqiu did not respond.

“Once, I had cancer and was about to die. And then, at that moment, a doctor told me he could save my life using the most advanced experimental medical techniques.”

“I agreed and signed the agreement.”

“Under general anesthesia, I was wheeled into the operating room. Blood-red instruments were placed around me. The doctor didn’t start the surgery immediately but first used restraints to firmly secure me to an alloy bed…. Those restraints were made of high-purity silver alloy wires mixed with Dyneema, having the effect of restraining Blood Energy. An ordinary Red Hermit couldn’t break free.”

“After the surgery began, the doctor injected crimson Source Blood into my body…. That thing was scorching, like death. My blood vessels and muscles were scorched.”

“Yet the power of the Source Blood caused me to regenerate continuously. I couldn’t live properly nor die. The feeling of being unable to live or die drove me mad. I struggled desperately, but the restraints held me firmly in place, completely unable to move.”

“Then…”

“I spent two months on that alloy bed, almost driven insane by the torment. The power of the Source Blood transformed me into a Red Hermit, which was exactly what the doctor wanted. He would smile and say things like, ’This is for human progress’ or ’Thank you for your contribution to humanity,’ and then mercilessly tortured me to continue gathering related data.”

“Finally, a powerful Red Hermit broke into that hospital, killed the doctor, and rescued me. His intention wasn’t to save me but to prevent humans from learning too much about the Red Hermits…. It was a command from the Blood-colored Venerable.”

“I watched as it burned documents, cleared data from the doctor’s computer, and erased everything related to that period…. Do you know? The feeling was really bizarre. Although negative memories were being erased, I felt sorrow, pain, and a sense that everything I had gone through was meaningless.”

“You’re crazy.”

Ye Mingqiu softly spoke, eyes under the Cyan-Faced Fangs fixed dead on the Bloodthirsty Butcher, maintaining basic vigilance against him, while also spreading his awareness to prevent sneak attacks.

Other Red Hermits impaled by the Blood Spear would soon be drained of Boiling Blood, turning into black fragments, but this guy…. despite having his power drained by the Blood Spear for so long, he could still speak now.

Could it be because there’s Source Blood in his body?

Is Source Blood more valuable than Boiling Blood?

“Yes, I’m crazy. I, as a Red Hermit, crazily researched Source Blood and the human body, developing even more powerful forces from the Source Blood, becoming…. the Bloodthirsty Butcher.”

The Bloodthirsty Butcher smiled, casual and carefree, as if despite being pierced through the chest, it was leisurely sipping afternoon tea.

Its lips curved slightly, saying, “You know? The current me is in a lot of pain, yet very happy. The feeling of Source Blood’s power being stripped away makes me feel like I’m gradually returning to the past, back to my original self, it’s just… I’m a bit tired.”

“Then just sleep.”

“Okay.”

The Bloodthirsty Butcher’s body gradually changed, turning from robust to withered, its muscles emitting a red light gradually dimmed, becoming pitch black. The power of the Source Blood may be immense, but it also has its limits, and being drained for too long would likewise result in death.

But…

If the person fighting wasn’t me, if there was no Blood Spear, how would they fight, how would they win?

Questions arose in Ye Mingqiu’s heart.

Previously, the Bloodthirsty Butcher mentioned that in this world there are materials that can restrain Blood Energy. The principle of restraint should be different from my Blood Spear, but it should also be able to kill Red Hermits. Otherwise, Red Hermits would never hide in the dark corners of human society.

“Behind the door, in the power core area, there’s the research data I’ve compiled over the years…. Dispose of it as you will.”

The Bloodthirsty Butcher left his final words, his body surface’s crimson glow completely dissipated, turning into pitch-black stones, like a monster sculpture carved by an artist, quietly lying in place.

“Crack!”

Ye Mingqiu drew out the Blood Spear, slightly easing the caution in his heart. Only a dead opponent is the best opponent, the most worthy of respect.

The next moment, a massive surge of life force emerged from the Blood Spear, coursing up through his tightly gripping arm, nourishing his entire body, an incredibly gratifying sensation surfaced.

[Hint: The Blood Spear has reverted pure Life Energy to you, increasing your Life Limit by 50]

There’s such an effect?

Looks like in the future, I should hunt more Red Hermits possessing Source Blood!

Then, Ye Mingqiu turned and walked towards the power core area.

The environment inside was cleaner than imagined, filled with various bottles and jars, as well as petri dishes with various cells, monster limbs, and unconscious beings. There was a range of life forms, including some unacceptable…. experiments.

Ye Mingqiu found a work desk, with various data on it. Casually picking up a notebook, he found that this item could be directly absorbed into the Spirit Realm Space.

[Hint: You obtained the Bloodthirsty Butcher’s experimental notes]

It seems, the Bloodthirsty Butcher’s experimental content is indeed valuable, something even the Spirit Realm recognizes.

To show respect for his opponent, Ye Mingqiu chose to absorb everything identifiable as useful items by the Spirit Realm into his Storage Space. These were the Bloodthirsty Butcher’s life’s work, absolutely not to be squandered.

“Hmm?”

Ye Mingqiu turned his head towards a photo glued on the desk, showing a short-haired girl. He turned it over to see a line of crooked handwriting.

Dad will always love you

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