Chapter 982: Chapter 411: Lord and the Path of Bloodline Chapter 982: Chapter 411: Lord and the Path of Bloodline Flames and shadows, mixed with chaos, struck directly at the sensibilities of all creatures.

In the eyes of Zeus, the structure of the Abyssal Creature before him seemed like a weapon born for battle.

Its stature was several times that of a human, yet not so large as to be cumbersome; its robust body burned with undying flames, and blood that corroded stone dripped from wounds made by dragon claws.

The curved Demon’s Horn shimmered with a cold light, but in the view of the Divine King, it was not a weapon for attacking enemies, rather a device to enhance control over the Elements.

After all, there was no Magic Net in the Abyss, so if these native life forms did not want to control the omnipresent Elemental Power with their own chaotic and barren spiritual power, it would be best to have something to help amplify their bloodline’s calling to the Elements.

Behind it, there was also a pair of vast wings. However, Zeus could equally discern that they were not meant for flight through wing-beating.

“Another path of bloodline, huh? Such a path may not necessarily be a good thing… But this is the Abyss, so for these demons, it doesn’t really matter all too much.”

Since the Dragon Mother had already made her move, Zeus didn’t say much more; he just took the opportunity to explore the source of the Abyssal Creature’s Life Force.

And without a doubt, both the strength and life form of this Abyss Demigod were closely tied to its bloodline.

However, such a path should also stop short of a True God, so the Divine King wasn’t too concerned.

As for the desperate struggle of this Abyssal Creature at this moment, he cared even less.

“Hmm… they are officially called ‘demons,’ which seems quite apt.”

Nodding silently, watching the surge of Elemental Power from the body of the half-demon, Zeus couldn’t help but comment inwardly.

Although he did not understand the underlying principle, this explosive secret technique was truly extraordinary. In just a short period of Time, its aura had more than doubled, and even to a True God, it still did not seem much…

“Wait, it doesn’t seem to be erupting–”
“Roar…”

His expression changed suddenly, and for some reason, the scene before him felt somewhat familiar.

Similarly suppressed, similarly hopeless for victory, it seemed that a millennium ago, another being had done something similar.

On the blood-red Earth below, a deep roar mixed with some unfamiliar language as the wing-broken demon looked up at the sky.

Looking at the Dragon Queen and Zeus, the Flame Demon felt the aura that did not belong in the Abyss, and even with the strength gap as vast as mountains and seas, its eyes only held ferocity and the intent to kill.

“Outsiders… helpers of the devil…”

“Die with me–!”

“Type: Spell*[Burning Body Explosion]!”

Buzz…

Boom–!

In an instant, it was as if a mini Sun had risen from the ground, with divine Flames sweeping across hundreds of miles.

The low Mountain was leveled, the great rumblings echoing far and wide, and along with the aura of the half-god Flame Demon, faint traces of dimensional Strength spread with the explosion.

The continuous explosions didn’t show any sign of stopping; at that moment, Zeus retreated without any hesitation.

Just like Typhon, another madman who would not hesitate to fight to the death at a moment’s notice, completely unaware of the situation!

But the power of this self-destruction went beyond Zeus’s imagination; with the slight addition of dimensional Strength, the Flame Demon’s self-destruction reached the realm of the Deities.

His expression turned grim; Zeus quickly recognized the source of this power. Much like the ‘Domain’ of a territorial god, this demon likely received recognition from the Myriad Abyss Plains and ruled a territory within this layer of the domain.

While the small part of a complete dimension was insignificant enough not to allow him to advance further, the self-destruction indeed bridged the gap considerably, catching both the Divine King and Dragon Mother off guard.

“Presumptuous… Get down!”

Bang–
The Flames continued to burn and spread, yet in the next moment, the Dragon Mother seemed finally enraged.

The Dragon wings vibrated, invisible pressure cleansing the area.

Under the burst of Strength from the Dragon Mother, the spreading Flames were immediately suppressed.

The blood-red Earth trembled slightly and then slowly returned to calm.

After a while, the effects of the Flame Demon’s self-destruction were quelled, leaving only Zeus and the Dragon Mother suspended in the air.

“Five-Colored Dragon Mother… I have already warned you, do not be impulsive; this is not a world dominated by Order.”

“Violence and slaughter cannot solve problems; not all beings will be afraid of your intimidation. Clearly, the chaotic environment of Tartarus will not produce creatures like those in the Mortal Realm.”

Taking a deep breath, Zeus wondered if such a commotion was a big deal, but fortunately, there had been no signs of local Divine-Level beings approaching until now.

He was inclined to scold this underling of the Lord of Darkness, but considering that they still had to cooperate for a while, he suppressed the anger in his heart.

“Its self-destruction was the outcome; if you continue like this, I don’t think we can go on with our mission together. At your pace, it won’t be long before we attract local Divine beings, or even more powerful entities…”
“There won’t be a second time.”

Speaking indifferently, the dragon-transformed arm returned to normal.

For some reason, in contrast to Zeus, who was clearly suppressing his anger, the Dragon Mother, who had just faced defeat, appeared unexpectedly calm.

She looked at the spot where the Flame Demon had just exploded, her gaze inquisitive, and even among them, one could see a hint of an imperceptible smile.