Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 137

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 137】

137. Spear Against Spear (4)

In that instant, dragon aura erupted outward. The sheer volume was staggering, like a tidal wave crashing down.
The dragon aura collided with Kwon Gang, halting its advance.
Light and black waves clashed.
Both forces warred for a moment before vanishing simultaneously.
“Hah… hah…”
Kwon Chan-seong remained in his extended punch stance, gasping for breath.
He had managed to block Kwon Gang, but he was far from unscathed. The skin on his extended fist was completely torn away, raw and bleeding. The sudden expenditure of enormous mana left him dizzy.
-As expected, this level of power is nowhere near sufficient.
Kwon Han-ul spoke in a dry voice, observing the sight.
Kwon Gang is an absolute force that destroys all things. However, the Kwon Gang that Kwon Han-ul had manifested was imperfect. It was implemented through the power of the Asura King.
Yet even in its incompleteness, Kwon Gang remained Kwon Gang.
“Cough.”
Kwon Chan-seong coughed up blood. It was not from the wounds inflicted by Catalina Blaga. He had suffered internal injuries from blocking Kwon Han-ul’s Kwon Gang.
“I cannot comprehend it… How did you manifest Kwon Gang… and at this level of power no less…”
Kwon Chan-seong continued to cough up blood. His disbelief was natural. Throughout history, those capable of manifesting Kwon Gang were few and far between.
And Kwon Han-ul had just done it.
“And what of the aura my younger brother is currently wielding? It is not the power of the Black Dragon Bloodline. That is…”
Kwon Chan-seong paused momentarily. His eyes wavered as he spoke.
“Asura Bloodline… no, Superhuman Bloodline… nor that either…”
Kwon Chan-seong shook his head.
“No, that question is pointless.”
When had it happened? Kwon Chan-seong’s breathing had stabilized. He no longer coughed up blood.
In that brief span of time, he had recovered. And he did not even possess a health bloodline like Kwon Han-ul.
“Now I must focus on how to kill my younger brother.”
Kwon Chan-seong drew up his dragon aura. A formidable force spread in all directions, identical to when the fight had begun.
Kwon Han-ul felt a subtle admiration. Not only had he withstood and endured Kwon Gang, but his aura remained undiminished.
-Indeed, this will not be easy.
Kwon Han-ul too summoned his dragon demon aura. Black energy spread like wildfire in all directions.
The two approached each other slowly. As the distance closed, their auras collided, producing harsh, grinding sounds.
Before long, they were close enough that their noses nearly touched. Kwon Chan-seong glanced sideways at Kwon Han-ul’s fist.
“Do you not intend to use Kwon Gang?”
-It is not a technique to be used recklessly.
“That works in my favor.”
Suddenly, Kwon Chan-seong drove his fist upward into the abdomen. Kwon Han-ul’s body shook violently.
Yet unlike before, he did not fly backward. He stood firm on both feet, his body shielded by the diamond-hard aura that repelled the assault.
“…Brother, you’ve suddenly become much harder to move, haven’t you?”
Kwon Chan-seong spoke with a tone of bewilderment. Rather than answer, Kwon Han-ul raised his fist.
He drew his fist back and unleashed it with all his might. It connected squarely against Kwon Chan-seong’s face.
Kwon Chan-seong’s head snapped to the side. He immediately snapped it back into place.
“You actually managed to stagger me!”
Kwon Chan-seong roared and charged forward. Kwon Han-ul responded in kind.
The two collided relentlessly. Their fists tangled in mid-air. They struck at each other’s vital points again and again.
With each exchange came thunderous booms. It was a terrifying barrage that would exhaust any spectator.
“Hahaha!”
Laughter erupted from Kwon Chan-seong’s lips. The instincts of Heukcheon were savoring this exhilaration.
“It’s been ages since I’ve had a fight this thrilling!”
Then it happened.
The dragon-horse energy gathering in Kwon Han-ul’s fist began to condense. Soon it began to radiate light.
As he thrust his fist forward, the dragon-force flashed brilliantly.
“Brother! You’re resorting to dangerous tactics.”
Kwon Chan-seong’s eyes turned violet. He had activated the Crimson Dragon Eye.
Kwon Chan-seong twisted his waist to evade the dragon-force. Simultaneously, he clenched his fist and spun his body.
He hooked Kwon Han-ul’s arm over his shoulder, intending to throw him to the ground.
At that moment, a shadow flashed past Kwon Chan-seong. Kwon Han-ul had leaped into the air, his arm still grasped.
“What?”
Kwon Han-ul, who should have been behind him, now stood before his eyes.
Only then did Kwon Chan-seong see it. Kwon Han-ul’s eyes were also violet.
Heavenly Truth Dragon Eye.
A power that only the true bearers of the Black Dragon Bloodline could master.
That ability far surpassed the Crimson Dragon Eye. Thanks to it, Kwon Han-ul had seen through all of Kwon Chan-seong’s tricks.
Kwon Han-ul yanked the arm he had been grasped by in reverse. Kwon Chan-seong’s body was pulled forward.
He placed his hand against that chest and ignited dragon-horse energy from within his body.
Ink Flame.
Kwon Han-ul’s hand detonated. Kwon Chan-seong’s body flew backward with a scream.
“Gaaaahhh!”
The destructive force of the Ink Flame could not deliver a fatal blow to Kwon Chan-seong.
But all the magical power protecting his body vanished completely.
“Kwon Han-ul!”
Kwon Chan-seong stamped the ground, his mind consumed with the desire to kill Kwon Han-ul.
Yet in the next moment, Kwon Chan-seong had no choice but to stop. It was the aura emanating from Kwon Han-ul.
All the magical power in the surrounding area was converging toward Kwon Han-ul.
The converging magical power transformed into dragon-horse energy. The transformed energy rotated around both his hands.
Rotating in different directions and interlocking with each other. From that flow, the immense power made Kwon Chan-seong’s face go rigid.
“Could it be…that?”
An image surfaced in Kwon Chan-seong’s mind. That technique he’d unleashed at the very end when fighting Jose Dil Pablo in Brazil.
Kwon Han-ul released all the power contained within both his fists at once. The expelled draconic energy took on a distinct form.
Mystical Dragon Ascension Art—Ultimate
Absolute Technique—Discourse of Heaven, Carving Dragons
A black dragon soared skyward. Then it plummeted toward Kwon Chan-seong.

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—Huff…
Kwon Han-ul gasped for breath. The mana consumption had been severe.
But the result was undeniable. Where the black dragon had struck, a chasm of unfathomable depth had been carved into the earth.
【The power of ‘Phantom Beast Blood’ is being deactivated.】
【Semi-Incarnate Form is being deactivated.】
As the semi-incarnate form dissolved, Kwon Han-ul’s body returned to normal. Overwhelming exhaustion crashed over him.
“I’m dying here.”
It wasn’t mere exaggeration. The backlash from using the semi-incarnate form was tremendous.
Not a single drop of mana remained, and all his bloodlines had been sealed.
Given time, recovery would come, but until then Kwon Han-ul was utterly defenseless—just an ordinary person.
“Hey, you bastard!”
As Kwon Han-ul sat down to rest, Kwon Ji-seok came rushing over.
Having rushed all that way, Kwon Ji-seok found himself at a loss for words. He could only stare at Kwon Han-ul with a face full of astonishment and awe.
“You really… I mean, truly…”
Kwon Ji-seok couldn’t continue. Eventually, Kwon Han-ul had no choice but to ask in return.
“I should apologize.”
“Apologize for what?”
“I killed your brother right before your eyes.”
Kwon Ji-seok’s expression grew somber.
“…My brother was trying to kill you. Even if you turned the tables on him, I have nothing to say about it.”
He was saying he harbored no resentment. A truly Heukcheon-like response.
“Let’s go back.”
Kwon Ji-seok extended his hand. Kwon Han-ul grasped it and rose to his feet.
And it was just as he lifted his head.
“Little Dragon!”
Suddenly, someone pulled Kwon Han-ul down into a sitting position. Though it happened abruptly, he recognized who it was immediately.
“…Catalina Blaga.”
“That’s right. It’s me!”
“I understand, so please let go of me.”
Drained of all strength by the backlash of the semi-incarnate form, Kwon Han-ul couldn’t pry Catalina Blaga away.
Catalina Blaga surprisingly released Kwon Han-ul from her embrace without resistance.
“You saved me! So you do have feelings for me after all, don’t you?”
“What nonsense are you spouting…?”
“Shh.”
Catalina Blaga raised her index finger.
“I already know everything without you saying a word.”
“Stop spouting garbage and let me go—”
That was when it happened.
Tremendous magical energy erupted from where the Black Dragon had plunged down.
The three of them stared at the crater with expressions of disbelief. Moments later, something burst forth from it.
“I nearly died there.”
It was Kwon Chan-seong.

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“…How are you still alive?”
At that question, Kwon Chan-seong twisted his lips into a smirk.
“Do you remember when I said my younger brother hadn’t been completed yet?”
Kwon Chan-seong pointed to a small orb circling around him.
“That’s why. Do you know what this is? It’s the final power of the Black Dragon Bloodline.”
All the powers of the Black Dragon Bloodline possessed tremendous abilities.
But if one had to choose the greatest among them, it would be this power—the last one to be acquired.
“The Wish-Granting Pearl.”
A sacred object symbolizing dragons.
The final power of the Black Dragon Bloodline was the creation of the Wish-Granting Pearl.
“I never thought I’d have to use the Wish-Granting Pearl on my younger brother.”
The pearl gradually lost its light and slowly faded away.
“Anyway… it seems you don’t have the strength to fight anymore?”
A murderous glint flashed in Kwon Chan-seong’s eyes. In that instant, Catalina Blaga burst forward.
She pulled a massive axe from a subspace and brought it down on Kwon Chan-seong. But there was no one where the axe struck.
“How irritating.”
A voice came from beside her. Kwon Chan-seong kicked Catalina Blaga’s body. Something cracked audibly.
“You charge at me when you’re too exhausted to even heal your wounds?”
Kwon Chan-seong spoke in a contemptuous tone, then turned his body.
“Tch, Brother.”
Kwon Chan-seong didn’t respond to Kwon Ji-seok’s words. Instead, he swung his hand again, sending Kwon Chan-seong flying away.
With both of them gone, there was no one left to stop Kwon Chan-seong.
“Now I’m alone.”
Kwon Chan-seong’s lips twisted into a sneer. Watching him, Kwon Han-ul let out a sigh.
“I told you to run away beforehand.”
Kwon Han-ul had no choice but to keep his mouth shut at Kwon Chan-seong’s mockery.
“Did you seriously think you could defeat me? A mere younger brother? When you’re not even a world-ranked player yet?”
A faint anger tinged Kwon Chan-seong’s voice.
Any beast bitten by a rabbit would have shown the same reaction.
“Ten years… no, thirty years is too soon.”
Kwon Chan-seong raised his hand. Dragon Force swirled violently around his clenched fist.
“I’ll grind you to dust without leaving a single bone fragment.”
Kwon Han-ul exhaled another sigh and muttered under his breath.
“It’s a waste, but there’s no helping it.”
Kwon Han-ul thrust his hand into his pocket and withdrew a small vial made of obsidian.
“Amrita?”
Kwon Chan-seong recognized the vial immediately.
A legendary elixir that unconditionally elevated a single stat to SS-rank.
Kwon Chan-seong had consumed it before himself.
“What do you think you’ll accomplish with that?”
That’s why he knew well—even with it, Kwon Han-ul had no chance of victory.
Of course, an SS-rank stat was formidable. With just one, one could face anyone.
But it wasn’t enough to overturn this situation.
“What do I think? Simple.”
Kwon Han-ul drank the Amrita. He felt the elixir’s essence spreading throughout his entire body.
“Loose ends need to be tied up.”
【You have consumed ‘Amrita’.】
【Please select a stat to raise to SS-rank.】
Kwon Han-ul waited for the next message to appear.
【Alternatively, you may restore your body.】
【Will you restore your body?】
Without hesitation, I selected the second option. The Amrita’s essence dispersed throughout my body was completely absorbed.
Every wound—external and internal alike—healed completely. My stamina and mana filled to the brim.
【The Black Dragon Bloodline recovers its authority.】
【The Superhuman Bloodline reclaims its power.】
【The Asura Bloodline reveals its presence.】
【The Phantom Beast Bloodline awakens.】
【The Servant Bloodline….】
What the Amrita restored was not merely wounds and mana. The authorities that had been sealed away by the use of the semi-divine form regained their strength as well.
“To waste an elixir of such caliber on mere recovery… how foolish.”
Though Kwon Han-ul had recovered all his power, Kwon Chan-seong seemed utterly unmoved.
“Did you think one more round would let you win? A pathetic delusion.”
Through repeated combat, Kwon Chan-seong had grown weary and sustained injuries.
Yet the gap between Kwon Chan-seong and Kwon Han-ul remained vast. Even I harbored no certainty of victory should we fight again.
“Very well. I’ll crush you once more.”
Kwon Chan-seong unleashed his killing intent. An overwhelming aura surged forward.
“Terrifying indeed.”
Muttering to myself, I surveyed my surroundings.
In the aftermath of the battle, there wasn’t a single intact building. Everything lay in ruins.
Among the destroyed wreckage, I felt countless gazes. Members of the Blaga Family and their retainers scattered throughout the area were watching me intently.
“Right, they have no choice but to look.”
After such a display, drawing attention was inevitable.
This should be sufficient.
With that thought, I unleashed the power of the Retainer Bloodline.
The aura I radiated spread across the entire Island. Every bloodline member watching me was exposed to that overwhelming presence.
-What is this?
-Could it be that person’s doing?
The Blaga Family bloodline members began murmuring among themselves. It was only natural—Kwon Han-ul, a member of the Heukcheon Bloodline, was wielding the power of the Retainer Bloodline.
“…This can’t be real.”
Catalina Blaga, standing closest to me, was equally shocked. But her astonishment stemmed from a different reason.
“The Founder?”
I felt a familiar aura I hadn’t sensed in ages.
“Can you hear me?”
My voice, amplified by magical power, echoed in all directions. I felt all eyes converging on me.
“You all witnessed me beating that bastard thoroughly, didn’t you?”
Kwon Chan-seong furrowed his brow. Regardless of his reaction, I continued speaking.
“I’ll explain the details later.”
There was no time for explanations with Kwon Chan-seong right in front of me.
“If you want to live, submit to me.”
With those words, I unleashed the power of Domination.

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Dominating someone through the Bloodline Servant was extraordinarily difficult.
The same applied when dominating the Blaga Family Bloodline or Bloodline Servants. To successfully establish dominion, I needed something more.
I filled that gap through my battle with Kwon Chan-seong.
I demonstrated that victory was possible.
I proved that only I could achieve it.
【A mighty bloodline submits!】
【A bloodline servant submits!】
【A bloodline submits!】
【A bloodline servant….】
Fortunately, my intention struck precisely.
Countless messages flooded my vision. Among them, I found the one I sought.
【The power of Bloodline Servant is greatly enhanced!】
【The influence of Bloodline Servant is greatly expanded!】
【Bloodline Servant assimilation rate: 65% → 77%】
【All special conditions for manifesting a semi-incarnation of ‘Vampire Lord’ are satisfied!】
【Pure Bloodline Domination: 10/10】
【Superior Bloodline Servant Domination: 20/20】
【Ordinary Human Domination: 30/30】
It felt as though a lock within my body had come undone. Something I had never felt before stretched and awakened.
Feeling that power, I whispered softly.
“Sovereign.”
Crimson mana surged beneath my feet, like a fountain of blood itself.
Suddenly the fountain split in two. Wings membrane-laden unfurled wide.
“…I have no idea what sort of spectacle this is supposed to be.”
Kwon Chan-seong slowly opened his mouth.
“Certainly it’s a remarkable sight… but that’s all it is.”
Even facing the semi-incarnation of a Vampire Lord, Kwon Chan-seong showed no fear.
“If you ask me, the power you wielded using the Black Dragon Bloodline seemed far stronger?”
The aura I now felt from Kwon Han-ul was considerably weaker than moments before.
Which is why Kwon Chan-seong could only regard it as a show.
A peacock puffing its feathers to threaten a predator.
“To resort to bluffing at the end. How lamentable.”
Kwon Chan-seong summoned his mana. Dragon Combat Technique enveloped his body.
“Let me end this.”
Toward such a Kwon Chan-seong, I raised a finger.
—Kneel.
A single word.
The moment it spilled forth, all the Dragon Combat Technique Kwon Chan-seong had summoned vanished.
When consciousness returned, both his knees were touching the ground.
Kwon Chan-seong was bewildered. He could not comprehend what had just transpired.
I tried to get up immediately, but my knees wouldn’t budge—as if they’d been glued to the ground.
-Bury your head.
The world suddenly spun violently. Soon, all I could see was earth.
It took a while before Kwon Chan-seong could comprehend what had happened.
That his face was pressed hard against the ground.

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