Shadows unfurled before Mike’s eyes. Endless shadows instantly filled his vision, enveloping him. A terrifying pressure descended, carrying the aura of a deity!
“Something’s wrong!”
As Mike retreated explosively, the Cerberus Phantom charged forward, attempting to buy him some time.
Bang!
The Cerberus Phantom was instantly obliterated, only to reappear beside Mike a moment later.
Mike didn’t hesitate, seizing the brief window of opportunity to rally everyone who could be rallied.
The blood clan prince, Dracula!
The blood clan duke, Vladimir!
Poseidon’s projection!
Three distinct auras descended, forming a protective barrier around Mike.
Dracula, lying in his bronze coffin, his gaze cold and sharp, surveyed his surroundings with interest.
He hadn’t expected to be put to use so quickly.
Vladimir, on the other hand, appeared much calmer.
Upon arrival, he immediately sensed a great and ominous presence!
He swiftly took cover behind Thor, standing in line with Cerberus.
Based on Vladimir’s understanding of his master, the safest place was right behind Thor!
Besides, he was just a lowly duke, not even a prince. Even if he wanted to contribute, he wasn’t qualified!
The third to arrive was Poseidon’s projection.
Mike had previously made a deal with Poseidon.
Below a certain floor in the Tower of Truth, Mike could summon a level 900 Poseidon projection, devoid of self-awareness and completely under his control.
In exchange, Mike would temporarily refrain from causing trouble for Poseidon.
Now, facing an unknown and terrifying enemy, Mike didn’t hesitate to use this precious opportunity!
“Interesting.”
Dracula, instead of focusing on the shadows, noticed Poseidon’s projection and asked curiously,
“Are you a follower of Poseidon, or do you possess his lineage?”
Before Mike could answer, Vladimir sneered. “With those words alone, you’ve already dug yourself a grave.”
Unfazed by Vladimir’s provocation, Dracula retorted sharply,
“I don’t recall such a rule where insignificant creatures can speak freely while their betters are talking. Have you never learned basic etiquette? Or were you perhaps embraced by a lowly bat?”
It had to be said that the blood clan was quite skilled in the art of snark.
“Silence.”
Mike interrupted their bickering.
“Firstly, you’re not some big shot right now. Secondly, if you have something to tell me, say it now. There’s no need to attract my attention with such clumsy tactics.”
Undoubtedly, Dracula, on his first outing, was trying to make his presence known in his own
way.
He knew very well that he was at a disadvantage in Thor’s hands.
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In other words, Dracula had to prove his worth!
For example: his knowledge and insight!
Even after being interrupted by Thor, Dracula didn’t show any anger. He maintained his elegant tone.
“Please forgive my offense and rudeness. This situation is simply too rare…”
Mike frowned again, his displeasure evident. “Less formality, be concise.”
They were in the middle of a boss fight!
Although the shadows had sealed off all the space around Mike, and the deity’s aura was strong,
the boss hadn’t appeared yet, giving them a brief moment for idle chatter.
Dracula was taking advantage of this to speak leisurely.
“Very well.”
Warned for the second time, Dracula simplified his intended message.
“The Poseidon projection you summoned has no self-awareness and is completely under your control. This wouldn’t be possible unless you had a very close relationship with Poseidon. That’s why I asked that presumptuous question.”
Close relationship?
Poseidon?
Listening to Dracula’s deduction, Mike slowly nodded in agreement. “Indeed, quite close. I killed both of Poseidon’s daughters. Oh, and he also owes me a huge sum of money, I haven’t decided how much yet.”
Hearing Dracula’s analysis, Mike thought of a possibility and asked,
“What’s the relationship between the Fire God and the Sea God?”
Dracula shook his head. “They’re mortal enemies.”
Then, he added,
“At least, that was their relationship in the era I knew.”
Hearing this, the suspicion in Mike’s heart was confirmed.
Mike sneered and muttered to himself,
“Poseidon, you sly dog!”
On the [Shadow] trial path, Mike had summoned Poseidon’s projection because he
encountered a suspected deity projection.
This was a variable that disrupted Mike’s plan.
According to his original plan, Poseidon’s projection was supposed to be used against the Fire
God’s projection.
If the Fire God’s projection saw that his enemy could summon Poseidon’s projection, and a
mindless one at that,
the Fire God would make the same judgment as Dracula!
He would assume that Mike was a follower or descendant of Poseidon.
The Fire God’s wrath towards Poseidon would then be directed at Mike!
Their already strained relationship would worsen even further.
Understanding the implications, Mike shook his head. “Even at this point, you’re still trying
to screw me over, Poseidon. You’re something else.”
This was the true meaning of digging one’s own grave.
Listening to Thor’s words, a chill ran down Vladimir’s spine.
“Poseidon’s in trouble.”
He knew very well.
Poseidon’s seemingly clever scheme had only served to further damage his image in Thor’s
eyes.
Mike waved his hand and spoke again.
“Alright, let’s set aside Poseidon’s matters for now. Prepare to face the enemy.”
As it turned out, Mike’s initial reaction was a bit over the top.
The terrifying being gestating within the shadows wasn’t as formidable as he had imagined.
The reason it carried a divine aura was because it had resided in divine kingdom for a long
time.
Its actual strength was weaker than Poseidon’s.
Meanwhile, the Eye of Truth provided some useful information.
[The being before you is the Quasi-God of Theft and Shadows, level 994.]
[The projection that has descended is level 899, without a Sea of Truth or a Truth Pearl.]
[He desires the Shadow Source.]
[…]
Based on Mike’s understanding of top-tier combat power, level 995 was a significant
threshold between levels 990 and 999.
Beings who surpassed level 990 were considered Quasi-Gods.
Those above level 995 could essentially be called gods.
This “god” didn’t refer to those who had completed the three rituals at level 1000, but simply
those who possessed god-level combat power.
For example, the demon gods of the abyss were all above level 995, which was the basis for
their self-proclaimed godhood.
Sea God and the Fire God were such beings.
However, the Quasi-God of Theft and Shadows about to appear before Mike was only level
994, just shy of that threshold.
Mike waited patiently for over a minute.
The shadows grew so dense that they almost solidified before the being finally managed to
descend.
As soon as it arrived, a furious voice boomed in Mike’s ears.
“You damned thief! Return my Shadow Source!”