Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 87

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 87】

Chapter 87: Dungeon Conquest (4)

“What was that just now?”
Mei Hong cried out in bewilderment.
The ash-gray figure that emerged from the egg had spoken, and then suddenly vanished along with Kwon Han-ul.
GG glanced toward the doorway and spoke.
“It was a High-Rank Demon.”
“A High-Rank Demon? What is it doing here!”
“It appears to have been recovering from wounds sustained during the war.”
Demons that suffered grievous losses in the war against humanity would often hide within Dungeons to heal their bodies.
The demon that had taken Kwon Han-ul seemed to be in a similar situation.
“Th-there! B-Behemoth is charging at us!”
Kwon Hu-don screamed in terror. Behemoth was scraping the ground as it charged toward the three of them.
“How are we supposed to kill that thing without Han-ul!”
“But if we do nothing, we’ll die.”
“You’ve got a point there!”
Kwon Hu-don’s expression grew desperate.
“Hu-don oppa, what are we going to do?”
“I’ll draw its attention. You strike at its weak point!”
Kwon Hu-don wrapped layers of black scale armor around himself.
Despite the tremor in his voice, he charged toward Behemoth without a moment’s hesitation.
Behemoth lashed its tail toward Kwon Hu-don. He did not dodge—he took the blow head-on with his body.
Undefeated Armor – Ancient Fortress
Mana flowing from his legs took root firmly into the ground.
A tremendous impact shook Kwon Hu-don’s frame. Yet he was only pushed back slightly, sustaining no damage.
“Haaaah!”
Dragon Combat Technique wrapped around Kwon Hu-don’s fists. The vortex began to spin faster, gathering more power with each rotation.
Undefeated Armor – Ten Thousand Shattering Fists
Both fists drove forward simultaneously. Two small vortices struck Behemoth’s carapace directly.
A violent shockwave rippled through the surroundings. It was a blow powerful enough to earn Kwon Han-ul’s acknowledgment, yet—
“It’s… completely unharmed!”
Behemoth was unscathed. It raised its tail high and attempted to bring it down upon Kwon Hu-don.
In that instant, Mei Hong appeared behind Behemoth.
“Thank you for your hard work, Hu-don oppa.”
She thrust her ghost blade toward the weak point GG had identified. Behemoth’s fifth segment exploded.
“…Huh?”
Yet despite the assault, Behemoth remained unscathed. While Mei Hong’s composure wavered, Behemoth twisted its massive form.
Spheres of mana materialized around Behemoth’s body.
“I need to evade….”
The mana spheres unleashed beams of pure energy.
Dozens of rays engulfed Mei Hong in their devastating torrent.

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Fists clashed in a violent exchange.
Kwon Han-ul’s punch drove forward, only to be deflected by the demon’s strike. The demon’s extended arm was met with Kwon Han-ul’s defense.
Each collision unleashed shockwaves that shattered nearby structures and sent tremors through the earth itself.
-Not bad for a human!
The demon delighted in the exchange, driving its fist downward. Before the blow could fully extend, Kwon Han-ul’s palm thrust it aside.
Mystical Dragon Ascension Technique—Basic Form
Willow Strike Method—Reverse Flow
The force and mana channeled through the fist reversed direction. The demon’s arm bent backward unnaturally.
-Oh?
The demon exclaimed in surprise, glancing at its own limb. Seizing the opening, Kwon Han-ul drove his fist forward, striking the demon’s chest with devastating force.
Mystical Dragon Ascension Technique—Basic Form
Tendon Strike Method—Glacial White Worm Offering
Ferocious energy condensed in the fist, piercing through the demon’s exterior and burrowing deep within. The creature spewed black blood as it was hurled backward.
-Hah, hahahaha!
The demon erupted in boisterous laughter.
-To awaken from such a long slumber and encounter such an entertaining human—what fortune!
The demon wiped the blood from its lips.
The twisted arm and crushed chest restored themselves instantaneously.
This was one of the demon’s defining characteristics.
A demon’s body was composed entirely of mana. With sufficient mana reserves, regeneration was instantaneous.
-Yet something troubles me. By all accounts, your physical capabilities fall short of mine. And yet you match me blow for blow.
Speed, strength, mana—in every metric.
The demon surpassed Kwon Han-ul across all dimensions. And yet Kwon Han-ul neither yielded nor fell behind; instead, he seized the advantage.
-It’s as though you’re reading my attacks several moves in advance. This is a novel experience indeed.
Mammon smiled as he posed the question.
-I am called Mammon, a demon of earl rank. What is your name?
“Silence.”
Rather than answer, Kwon Han-ul summoned his dragon mana. His previous attack should have ended this—yet the demon remained unharmed.
The demon was holding back its true power. Therefore, Kwon Han-ul had no choice but to meet it with greater strength.
-How uncultured. Are your companions behind that wall truly such a concern?
In that instant, light flashed from within the wall. An overwhelming surge of mana struck the earth with catastrophic force.
“…Mei Hong?”
Kwon Han-ul muttered blankly. Mammon laughed and spoke.
-Well, that’s convenient. My worries have vanished at just the right moment.
In that instant, Kwon Han-ul’s mind went completely blank.
【The ability ‘Celestial Dragon Eye’ is being activated.】
【’Celestial Dragon Eye’ dominates the surrounding environment.】
Kwon Han-ul’s pupils tinted violet. His forehead split open, and a third eye appeared.
-Oh?
He bit his thumb and drew it into his mouth. With the bleeding finger, he traced a crimson line straight across his Black River jacket.
【’Asura King’ awakens.】
【Physical abilities are temporarily enhanced. All stats increase by 30%!】
【Resistance is temporarily increased! All resistance values reach 100.】
【Technique is temporarily enhanced! All weapons can be wielded at expert level or higher!】
The Asura King begins to consume the jacket. Tremendous energy engulfed everything around us.
-Ooh?
Mammon was greatly delighted by the sight.
-I like it! Truly magnificent! I cannot remain idle either!
Mammon unleashed his magical power. Black clouds began to swirl around his body.
-This is my ability: ‘Falling Saint Cloud’.
Mammon’s body soared high into the sky. He began flying wildly through the air as if swimming.
-I’m curious how you’ll handle this!
The Falling Saint Cloud began scattering magical bullets. They became projectiles that descended upon Kwon Han-ul.
The ground where Kwon Han-ul stood instantly became ruins.
-Why is this? You’ve suddenly become powerless!
Mammon’s flight grew faster and faster. The more he accelerated, the greater the number of bullets the Falling Saint scattered.
-Do you intend to die slowly like this!
Due to the relentless barrage of bullets, the ground had long since ceased to be ruins—deep craters were being carved into it.
Suddenly, Mammon stopped moving and looked down.
-…What?
Kwon Han-ul stood perfectly unharmed. Mammon, flustered, scattered bullets once more.
The bullets flew toward Kwon Han-ul. But just before they reached him, a crimson aura annihilated them completely.
【’Six Paths of Existence’ ‘Human Path’ is manifesting!】
The Asura King’s ability to automatically block external attacks rendered even a demon’s bullets useless.
【’Six Paths of Existence’ ‘Human Path’ is being suppressed.】
Kwon Han-ul suppressed the ability. This left him exposed to Mammon’s attacks, but in exchange, he could use something else.
【Asura King condenses the surrounding magical power.】
Light gathered into Kwon Han-ul’s fist. An extraordinary current of force surged around his knuckles.
Fist Force
A supreme radiance that only those who have witnessed the pinnacle of martial arts could manifest crystallized in Kwon Han-ul’s fist.
-….
Mammon’s face hardened rigidly. The power of Fist Force was something even a High-Rank Demon could not ignore.
You certainly have an excessive weapon!
Mammon moved again. His speed left afterimages in its wake.
Kwon Han-ul’s eye, mounted upon his forehead, frantically pursued Mammon’s movements.
The reason he deliberately used the Human Eye.
It was to observe and decipher Mammon’s movements.
Heavenly Wind Path
First Stage: Solitary Sprint
The wind path stretched skyward. Kwon Han-ul surrendered himself to its currents.
His body, launched at tremendous velocity, reached Mammon.
What?
Mammon cried out in bewilderment.
But Kwon Han-ul paid no heed, driving his fist toward Mammon’s chest.
Light pierced through the demon’s torso.

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“Danger!”
Just before the beam fired, Kwon Hu-don burst forward. He concentrated all his mana into his sprint.
He barely managed to shove Mei Hong away. The beam concentrated on Kwon Hu-don instead.
“Gahhh!”
His black scale armor shattered like glass. The beam began searing Kwon Hu-don’s exposed flesh.
“Brother Hu-don!”
Mei Hong swung her sword. Her slash severed the beam. But only for a moment—the beam filled the gap once more.
In that instant, GG burst forth. He embraced Kwon Hu-don and pulled him far from the beam’s range.
GG, retreating to where Mei Hong stood, set Kwon Hu-don down. Kwon Hu-don lay there charred black, barely breathing.
“We must flee.”
GG spoke to Mei Hong.
“No. If Kwon Han-ul arrives… if the commander comes…”
“Do you truly believe we can afford such luxury against a High-Rank Demon?”
Mei Hong fell silent.
“We cannot shake off Behemoth even if we flee.”
“Then we sacrifice one.”
GG’s gaze turned toward Kwon Hu-don. Mei Hong’s face twisted.
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
“If you object, I will act accordingly alone.”
“How dare you—”
She stopped mid-shout, biting her lip.
GG was not a team member. He was merely hired help.
She could not demand he stake his life in such circumstances. Even if she did, he would refuse without question.
Then there was only one thing Mei Hong could do.
“…Please take care of Kwon Hu-don.”
“So you’re rejecting my proposal after all.”
“That’s not it.”
Mei Hong gripped her sword and spoke.
“I’ll hold it off. So please take Kwon Hu-don and go.”
GG’s body stiffened. He asked Mei Hong again.
“You’re… sacrificing yourself?”
“It’s more certain this way.”
I doubted whether Behemoth would be tempted by a dying man used as bait.
But if it was Mei Hong, I could pin it down for certain.
“Besides, you have something you need to do.
GG stared at Mei Hong with a bewildered expression. Mei Hong suppressed a bitter smile.
“There’s someone you need to take revenge on, isn’t there?”
“There’s someone you need to get revenge on, isn’t there?”
“How did you….”
“I can tell because I’m just like you.”
GG couldn’t understand.
“If you’re just like me… then how can you… choose to sacrifice yourself?”
“Right? I have so much to do as well.”
Mei Hong looked at Behemoth and spoke.
“I guess I’ve grown attached in such a short time.”
Behemoth moved again. Mei Hong’s voice cut through sharply.
“Go!”
GG hoisted Kwon Hu-don onto his shoulder. He began running at the fastest speed he could muster.
Violent sounds erupted behind him. But they ceased almost immediately.
I had to escape.
Even knowing that, GG found himself turning back without thinking.
“Ugh, ughhhh.”
Mei Hong lay collapsed on the ground. A deep crimson wound slashed across her torso. It was from Behemoth’s beam attack.

-… … This is ridiculous.
-…How absurd.
Mammon muttered while pinned against the wall.
-That I… not once, but twice, have been defeated by a human.
A massive hole had already been torn through Mammon’s chest, mana continuously seeping from the wound.
-This won’t do.
The human who had struck him down was already sprinting far into the distance.
As if indifferent to whether Mammon lived or died. For some reason, that stung, and Mammon laughed.
-Perhaps this is for the best.
Even if I managed to escape the Dungeon alive, all that awaited me was relentless despair and solitude.
Demonkind had lost the war against humanity. We had lost the majority of our forces and surrendered all the artifacts that formed our foundation to human hands.
I had retreated into the Dungeon to prepare for a future that would never come, but I had already accepted my fate.
-At least… it was entertaining.
Mammon’s body began to scatter, piece by piece.
-But it is a shame….
I recalled the human who had defeated me.

Kwon-ul Kwon ran with all his might.
Kwon Han-ul ran with all his strength.
He felt a surge of mana, and too much time had passed. In the worst case, his entire team might be dead.
“Mei Hong! Kwon Hu-don!”
He called out their names as he rushed inside. In that moment, Kwon Han-ul saw it.
The two of them lying on the ground in a pitiful state.
“Cough!”
And far ahead, GG locked in battle with Behemoth.
GG’s appearance was unlike his usual self. His skin had turned a sickly blue, and his teeth had become jagged and sharp.
“Roooar!”
GG unleashed a terrible cry and drove his fist forward. Behemoth’s body staggered.
But then Behemoth swung its tail. GG was sent flying backward, struck by the blow.
“Salamander!”
GG shouted. Crimson scales erupted across his entire body. His eyes transformed into elongated, reptilian slits.
“Ha!”
As GG unleashed his mana, flames engulfed Behemoth. Yet Behemoth paid it no mind and fired a beam of mana directly at GG.
The beam tore across GG’s body. GG cried out and collapsed to the ground.
“Gasp, huff….”
GG breathed heavily, staring up at Behemoth. Despite unleashing such an onslaught, Behemoth remained unscathed.
Behemoth slowly approached GG, opening its maw to feed.
That was when it happened.
Someone descended from above Behemoth’s head. Its head crashed into the earth as if struck by a hammer.
-$#%#^#^@!
For the first time, Behemoth let out a scream filled with agony. Rage poured from its maw as it unleashed a suffocating killing intent.
Someone perched atop Behemoth’s head raised their fist once more. They brought it down with every ounce of their strength.
Behemoth’s head crumpled like a walnut. Its contents spilled across the ground.
“Haa… haa…”
GG still breathed heavily as he stared down at Behemoth’s head.

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