Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 74

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 74】

Chapter 74: Reversal (1)

Superhuman Blood.
A bloodline possessed by the Sanchez Family, infamous as a criminal clan.
As the name suggests, the power of Superhuman Blood enhances the physical body.
Compared to other bloodlines, its effects are deceptively simple. The problem lies in the sheer magnitude of that enhancement.
Overwhelming monsters through raw strength alone is merely the baseline.
The body’s durability is so exceptional that it remains unscathed even under concentrated fire from modern weaponry.
With resistances elevated across the board, survival is guaranteed in any extreme circumstance.
Even poisons and diseases hold no sway against such formidable immunity.
“So you were a member of the Sanchez Family.”
At Kwon Han-ul’s words, Ferdrans’ pupils dilated.
“…How did you know that?”
I’d learned it thanks to ‘???’, but I couldn’t simply state that fact outright.
“You’re wrapped in Protective Aura from head to toe. Anyone with eyes would notice.”
Protective Aura.
An ability wielded by those who possess Superhuman Blood. Though called Aura, it wasn’t a force one could manipulate freely like Dragon Aura.
It was more accurate to describe it as a protective barrier that constantly shielded the body.
“…You recognized the Protective Aura?”
The confusion etched across Ferdrans’ face deepened further.
Normally, Protective Aura left no trace. If it did, Ferdrans’ secret would never have been kept hidden until now.
Kwon Han-ul chose to redirect the conversation rather than elaborate messily.
“I wondered why you didn’t dodge the attack. So you had something to rely on.”
According to what Kwon Mi had told me, Ferdrans had defeated Mark Griffin in a single blow.
I’d been puzzled how Ferdrans, famous for his Poison Skill, could have won in close combat. Now I understood the secret.
He’d used Protective Aura to block Mark Griffin’s attacks, induced panic to create an opening, and seized the moment.
Protective Aura was both the ultimate shield and the ultimate spear. A hand strike reinforced with Protective Aura would be far more devastating than any ordinary weapon.
“That deception seems to have served you quite well.”
In the end, it was nothing more than a trick.
What if Mark Griffin had known that Ferdrans possessed Superhuman Blood?
He wouldn’t have attacked so carelessly from the front.
Moreover, even if Ferdrans had emerged unscathed, he would have responded immediately without hesitation.
“It’s not deception—it’s strategy.”
Ferdrans’ demeanor was confident. As if to say that notions of honor had no place in a life-or-death struggle.
“And calling it deception leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Do you have any idea how much effort I’ve poured into refining my Protective Aura to this level? You won’t find this caliber even within the Sanchez Family itself.”
“So it would seem.”
When Kwon Han-ul spoke those words of acknowledgment, Ferdrans’s expression twisted into something strange.
“I mean to say I understand how much effort you’ve invested.”
When the ‘???’ made contact with the Superhuman Blood, Kwon Han-ul could sense it.
The presence of Superhuman Blood dwelling within Ferdrans.
And just how faint that presence truly was.
“The Superhuman Blood you possess appears to be nothing more than mixed blood—and among those, it seems to belong to the particularly diluted variety.”
A direct hit. Ferdrans’s face hardened like stone.
“To train a protective technique from such feeble Superhuman Blood to the point of withstanding a world-ranker’s assault would require far more than ordinary effort.”
Ferdrans’s face began to flush crimson, bit by bit.
Kwon Han-ul poured fuel onto the fire.
“Actually, I suspect effort alone wouldn’t suffice. Did you perhaps abandon all other abilities of your Superhuman Blood and concentrate solely on your protective technique?”
“Enough!”
Finally, Ferdrans could no longer contain his rage. He roared and simultaneously detonated his mana.
The suddenly released mana spread spider-web cracks across the floor.
“…Yes, that’s right. I was born into the Sanchez Family, but my Superhuman Blood was too diluted to be of any use.”
The strain of suppressing his violent emotions was plainly evident.
“So what I chose was Poison Skill. Because of my Superhuman Blood, my body was sturdy enough to serve as a suitable test subject for poisons.”
Grind.
Ferdrans gnashed his teeth.
“So now that you’ve heard everything, has your curiosity finally been satisfied?”
“Not particularly. It wasn’t really something I was curious about.”
At those words, Ferdrans’s face went blank for a moment. Realizing he’d been toyed with, he erupted into fury once more.
“This is why I despise you purebloods. You’re blessed with superior bloodlines by sheer luck, yet you strut about as if you’ve accomplished something!”
Ferdrans’s mana blazed to life. The killing intent woven through his mana was like erupting lava itself.
“I’ll kill you with these very hands!”
Ferdrans cracked his wrists and stepped forward. At that gesture, Kwon Han-ul burst into laughter as if it were absurd.
“You’re suggesting we engage in hand-to-hand combat right now… knowing full well that I’m of the Heukcheon Bloodline?”
“You’re mistaken. The reputation of being the strongest in close combat belongs to the Superhuman Blood.”
Ferdrans glared at Kwon Han-ul as if he would kill him and spoke.
“Or do you look down on me for being mixed blood? Let me offer you one piece of advice. Even a mongrel dog can kill a tiger cub. Do you understand?”
Superior bloodlines are stronger than inferior ones.
But when comparing an undeveloped superior bloodline to an inferior bloodline cultivated to its maximum potential, the story changes entirely.
“My Superhuman Blood’s synchronization rate is 80%.”
Ferdrans growled as he spoke.
“Prepare yourself. I’ll make you feel in your bones just how contemptible a being you are, relying only on your bloodline.”
Rather than respond, Kwon Han-ul shifted his gaze into empty space.
【’???’ has made contact with ‘Superhuman Blood’.】
【You have acquired ‘Superhuman Blood’.】
Below that message, another appeared.
【’Superhuman Blood’ is adapting to your body.】
【Estimated time: 10 minutes.】
The reason I’ve kept talking until now is simple—to buy time for the Superhuman Blood to adapt.
And now, at last, the adaptation is complete.
【’Superhuman Blood’ is transforming your body.】
Muscles and bones surge with rapid growth. The channels through which mana flows expand dramatically. Every organ in your body activates with heightened vigor, drawing forth all your capabilities.
【Strength reaches AAA-rank.】
【All resistances and immunities increase by 100.】
【Your five senses sharpen further. Your sixth sense develops.】
【Your body’s durability increases. You become resistant to both external and internal impact.】
【Blood vessels and mana channels transform into something far more resilient. Strenuous movements become possible.】
When Kwon Han-ul had consumed the Golden Apple before, he’d managed to elevate his mana to AAA-rank thanks to his Healthy Blood.
AAA-rank is a special phenomenon that only appears at the A-rank level.
Because the gap between A-rank and S-rank is so vast, when one reaches a level that falls short of S-rank, they obtain this special ability rating called AAA-rank.
In truth, even AAA-rank ability falls short of S-rank ability in reality.
But what matters is that unlike A-rank, AAA-rank makes it possible to contend against S-rank.
【You acquire the authority of True Superhuman Blood: ‘Tyrant Star’.】
【’Tyrant Star’ amplifies all physical abilities except mana and mental power!】
【You acquire the authority of True Superhuman Blood: ‘Adamantine Qi’.】
【’Adamantine Qi’ protects your body.】
Kwon Han-ul drew in a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
Even from that simple act of breathing, I could feel it.
The level my body had reached after being transformed by the Superhuman Blood.
“Ferdrans.”
Kwon Han-ul spoke the enemy’s name quietly.
“I told you I’d make you feel how contemptible you truly are, didn’t I?”
Most hunters avoid confronting Superhuman Blood directly. It’s far too daunting an undertaking.
“That’s good.”
But the fact that this Superhuman Blood also dwells within Kwon Han-ul changes everything.
Kwon Han-ul laughed. His lips twisted upward in a smile he couldn’t suppress, brimming with joy.
The anticipation of testing the Superhuman Blood and the exhilaration of battling a formidable opponent filled him with delight.
“Let’s see what you’ve got.”
As if answering his will, every muscle in his body pulsed with power.

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Kwon Han-ul’s aura underwent a dramatic transformation.
Ferdrans’s killing intent was swept away in an instant. Kwon Han-ul’s presence filled the void completely.
“….”
Ferdrans’s face hardened like stone.
Suddenly, Kwon Han-ul appeared several times larger. The pressure he exuded made him dangerous to touch carelessly. I felt a gap so vast that I dared not approach.
I had experienced a similar oppressive aura once before.
“…Pure superhuman bloodline?”
No, it wasn’t merely that. It was beyond that. Something far greater emanated from Kwon Han-ul.
Dangerous.
My instincts screamed a warning. Not once, but repeatedly—so loudly my head throbbed.
To fight recklessly in such a situation would be foolish.
Ferdrans glanced at the Homunculi. They were still trapped under the influence of Dragonpier.
“These useless wretches.”
Ferdrans had no choice but to resort to his final measure.
He pulled a whistle from his pocket and blew it with all his strength. A chilling sound like fingernails scraping across a chalkboard echoed through the air.
The Homunculi’s pupils turned black, and dark veins began to bulge across their entire skin.
“—-!”
“—-!!”
The Homunculi shrieked with inhuman cries.
As if they had never suffered under Dragonpier, they glared at Kwon Han-ul with bloodlust in their eyes.
“You spoke as if you’d fight directly. Now you’re abandoning your subordinates and running away?”
Ferdrans paid no attention to Kwon Han-ul’s mockery. Instead, he raised his finger and issued a command.
“Attack simultaneously.”
The Homunculi rushed toward Kwon Han-ul. A faint smile appeared on his face.
“Well, I’m glad to have plenty of test subjects.”
The Homunculus at the front threw a punch toward Kwon Han-ul.
Kwon Han-ul didn’t dodge. Instead, he threw a punch of his own.
Watching this, Ferdrans clicked his tongue.
In terms of raw stats alone, the Homunculi were stronger than Kwon Han-ul. Moreover, they were now in a state where toxins had unleashed their bodies’ latent potential.
Yet Kwon Han-ul was confronting such a creature head-on, with nothing but his bare fists.
“Is he insane?”
The moment I muttered this, their fists collided.
Immediately after, something shot past Ferdrans’s side. A deafening boom followed.
Ferdrans slowly turned his head. A Homunculus was embedded in the wall, its body crumpled.
“What in the——”
Ferdrans was too flustered to finish his sentence.

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“—!”
The Homunculus roared and threw a punch. Kwon Han-ul countered with an equally fierce strike.
The Homunculus’s fist, enhanced by a monster’s physiology, was massive—like a suspended boulder. By comparison, Kwon Han-ul’s fist seemed no larger than a child’s.
To any observer, the outcome was obvious.
Yet Kwon Han-ul was certain. And the moment their fists collided, he could see it clearly.
【’Tyrant Star amplifies your strength.】
His upper body muscles rippled violently, and
【’Adamantine Guard protects your body.】
a faint golden barrier enveloped his fist.
“—-?!”
The Homunculus’s fist crumpled. Not just the arm—the shoulder shattered as well.
“—-!”
The shockwave didn’t stop there. It sent the Homunculus flying backward entirely.
The creature hurtled through the air like a ball, grazed past Ferdrans, and slammed into the wall with a sickening crunch.
It resembled nothing so much as a crushed tomato.
“Hahaha!”
The exhilarating impact drew an involuntary laugh from Kwon Han-ul.
“—!”
“—!!”
The remaining Homunculi rushed forward in succession. Kwon Han-ul didn’t retreat—he met them head-on.
He extended both hands, seizing two creatures’ faces simultaneously, then drove them downward into the ground, crushing their skulls.
“—!”
Another Homunculus seized the opening, bringing both fists down in a combined strike.
【’Adamantine Guard blocks the enemy’s attack.】
But the Homunculus’s fists shattered instead. Kwon Han-ul drove his fist into the creature’s chest, savoring its agony.
He felt the bones splinter and the heart rupture beneath his knuckles.
“—!”
Another Homunculus lunged. He swept a leg at its ribs, carving deep furrows as its spine snapped.
He unleashed a barrage of punches at the remaining creatures. With crisp, satisfying cracks like a baseball bat connecting, they crashed against walls and ceiling in rapid succession.
“—!”
A Homunculus emerged from behind, wrapping both arms around Kwon Han-ul’s neck.
Normally, escaping such a hold requires nearly twice the opponent’s strength. The creature had calculated this advantage carefully.
The Homunculus’s arms tightened, attempting to snap his neck.
But Kwon Han-ul simply grasped the creature’s hands and wrenched them away without effort.
“—?”
Confusion flickered across the Homunculus’s face. In that instant, Kwon Han-ul seized its neck and twisted.
The creature’s body collapsed like a puppet with severed strings.
“Phew.”
Kwon Han-ul rolled his neck side to side, his expression refreshed as though he’d merely finished a stretching routine.
“Now only you remain?”
Ferdrans stared silently at Kwon Han-ul. His face looked as though his very soul had been drained away.
“Heh, heheheh.”
His shoulders trembled as laughter erupted from him.
“You really are a monster. Does Heukcheon breed nothing but creatures like you?”
Ferdrans laughed for a long while.
“True bloodline, indeed. Just when I think I’ve surpassed you, you catch up. With barely any effort, you grow stronger than me.”
Ferdrans’s eyes shifted with intensity.
“I’ll admit it. You truly deserve to fight me.”
Beneath Ferdrans’s feet, a black swamp spread outward, its surface beginning to churn and bubble violently.
From the murky depths, a colossal serpent erupted like an anaconda, coiling up and around Ferdrans’s body.
From the creature’s maw dripped a sickly green mist.
Poison.
The true weapon that had elevated Ferdrans to this position of power finally revealed itself.
“Let me offer you some advice. From this point forward, you’d best keep your wits about you.”
The serpent’s jaws yawned open, venom dripping steadily from its elongated fangs.
Where the poison struck the ground, black smoke rose in a hiss, leaving deep, charred holes in its wake.
“Even the slightest wound will mean your death.”
That was the terrifying nature of Poison Skill.
The merest scratch would allow the venom to seep in, and death would follow inevitably.
Yet Kwon Han-ul showed no sign of tension whatsoever.
“You’re going to use poison?”
A peculiar smile crossed Kwon Han-ul’s face.
“That won’t work on me.”

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