A Wizard's Secret

by Stayrr

Anyone who could construct a stable Spell Model could become a Wizard — that was the Wizards’ ultimate secret! Having been given a new life as the son of an aristocrat and armed with a super quantum computer from his past life, Spell Models came as easily as breathing to Merlin. With this overwhelmingly huge advantage, would Merlin become the greatest Grand Wizard of all time?

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Chapter 969: The Princess Royal

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The sheepskin scroll had many small and cramped words scribbled on it along with a drawing of a map. Merlin did not care much about it at first, but upon carefully reading the contents, his expression slowly became solemn.

It turned out that it was a mysterious Nourishment Pond that Count Altadin's powerful ancestor had spent countless painstaking efforts to create by utilizing all the materials collected in his lifetime.

According to the ancestor, this Nourishment Pond contained terrifying power, and one could only use it if their almighty beast's will was at least peak mid-tier. Once it was used, it would increase the probability of the Host becoming a full-shifter.

The Nourishment Pond was to increase the probability of becoming a full-shifter. Merlin had not heard of anything like this before. After all, becoming a full-shifter depended almost entirely on luck.

After Merlin carefully studied the map, there seemed to be a hidden place outside the Holy Dragon City. However, it was almost entirely the rebels' territory outside of the Holy Dragon City. It would be difficult to enter those areas without notice.

"I'll put this aside first. I'll think about it after meeting the royal family."

Merlin had many things to deal with. He had to sort them out, but he was not in a rush. He felt that visiting the royal family had more to it than just the act of inheriting the title of Count.

Thus, after putting away the sheepskin scroll, Merlin returned to the manor.

…

On the second day, Merlin had breakfast as usual and dressed in a fine aristocratic cape. With the maid's help, he put on a pair of long riding boots. Only then did he leave the manor and got into the carriage.

The carriage rode on the limestone road, causing rattling noises. Merlin noticed that even the coachman seemed nervous. After all, they were going to the royal palace.

Although the royal family of the Holy Dragon Empire was declining day by day, to ordinary people, the royal family was still a colossus. Ordinary people would not even imagine entering the royal palace.

Merlin was not nervous. He would not be surprised even if the will of the Almighty Beast World appeared in front of him, much less the royal family. However, he wondered what the purpose was for the royal family to invite him to the palace other than inheriting the title of Count.

"Halt."

A palace guard stopped the carriage. Merlin handed him Count Stanwin's identification and the invitation letter sent by the royal family. Such treatment was not something that ordinary nobles could enjoy often.

Therefore, after seeing the invitation letter, the guard showed respect to Merlin and asked, "Is the honorable Count going to the main hall? Some nobles are waiting to register there."

"Then I'll go to the main hall."

Merlin was not very familiar with the royal palace either, so there were naturally guards leading the way. He sat quietly in the carriage since he was not interested in the scenery.

"Creak."

Suddenly, the carriage jerked lightly. The coachman's voice sounded, "Master Leon, we've arrived."

Merlin lifted the curtain of the carriage and walked out. Currently, the sun was shining brightly overhead, making him feel warm. The hall was very large, and there was a huge statue of a beast outside. However, Merlin did not know what beast this sculpture was.

"This is the Sacred Lion Beast."

The guard standing by the side seemed to see Merlin's surprise and could not help but explain.

"Is this the Sacred Lion Beast? Have you seen it before?"

Merlin was somewhat surprised and turned to the guard.

"The honorable Count is jesting. How would I have seen the Sacred Lion Beast? There are many such statues in the royal palace, and everyone says that those are the Sacred Lion Beast. Furthermore, many famous almighty beasts don't look like that."

Merlin nodded thoughtfully. A mere guard was indeed not qualified to see the real Sacred Lion Beast. Merlin could not help but look at the statue again. Ever since he entered the palace, he developed a strange feeling as if he was being watched.

After entering the main hall, Merlin found several people dressed in aristocratic attire talking in low voice. When Merlin came in, they looked at him curiously and continued talking with their heads down. They must be aristocrats who came to register and inherit noble titles for various reasons.

The hall seemed gloomy and cold. Merlin wrapped himself in his overcoat and closed his eyes. No matter how noisy the outside was, it had nothing to do with him.

"Leon!"

Suddenly, a cold voice sounded. Merlin opened his eyes and saw that everyone's gazes were fixed on him.

"That's me."

Merlin glanced at the newly appeared man in the hall. He nodded slightly and took out a directory. Then, he began to recite what was written on the directory, "Lord Leon, you'll be the Count of Boulder City, and inherit the title from Count Stanwin."

Merlin nodded. Inheriting the title was just a formal procedure. Boulder City was recaptured thanks to his efforts. If he did not agree, then no one could take away the territory.

After completing the procedure, Merlin did not plan on staying either, so he went outside and return to the manor. However, the man from earlier hurriedly went after him.

"Do you need something from me?"

Merlin frowned and asked without any trace of politeness.

However, the man did not get angry but replied kindly, "Count Leon, the Princess Royal has asked to see you."

"The Princess Royal?"

Merlin recalled carefully. He had never known any Princess Royal. He knew that there were princes and princesses in the royal family, but most of the actual power resides in the prince's hands. Although Her Highness also held some power, it was far less than the prince's. There were only a few princesses who could rival the prince, and among them was the Princess Royal, who had sworn in front of His Majesty the King that she would never marry. Therefore, she could continue to live in the palace and command part of the imperial army. She was a princess who held actual power.

"What does Her Highness want from me?"

Merlin asked in a low voice.

"I don't know either. If Her Highness wants to see someone, I only need to notify the person. Count Leon, please follow me."

Merlin was also secretly on guard against this strange man. He was not familiar with the royal palace. If anything happened, it would be troublesome, so Merlin was alert of strangers.

After all, he had not reached the point where he could walk alone in this world. There were still many others who were stronger than him and could threaten his safety.

Following the man, they walked through layers of corridors before arriving at a beautiful garden.

"Please wait a moment while I inform them of your arrival, Count Leon."

Merlin's eyes narrowed slightly. After the man had entered the room, Merlin looked at the garden around him. It truly was a beautiful garden. There were all kinds of rare and strange fauna that Merlin had never seen before. The air was also full of an extraordinary fragrance.

However, Merlin suddenly frowned as if he had sensed a hint of danger. It was as if a pair of eyes full of killing intent had locked onto him.

"Roar…"

Without hesitation, Merlin immediately unveiled his fourth-form. With a spread of his wings, the wind howled as his huge body quickly flew to the sky.

"Whoosh."

However, a large net soon fell from the sky. It was a spider's web that was tightly woven and covered in poison. Although the toxicity could not kill Merlin, if it touched his body, it would be enough to paralyze him for a while.

As a result, Merlin could not rush out. Instead, he immediately fell to the ground and stared at the palace in front of him. Then, he charged directly into the palace.

"Boom."

The huge palace shook and crumbled as if it would collapse at any moment. Merlin's gaze was fixed on a woman in the palace.

This woman was very beautiful. Her chest was puffed and she was dressed in chiffon that hid her fair skin. She was an extremely charming woman.

However, beside her was a ferocious and terrifying giant spider. It stared at Merlin as if it would attack the moment Merlin moved.

"Princess Royal, is this how you treat your guest?"

Merlin had already guessed that this charming woman was the Princess Royal who had invited him. As for the sense of danger before, it was most likely only a test or a warning.

This spider had made Merlin feel an unprecedented sense of threat. It was a peak mid-tier full-shifter and was much stronger than Merlin. It was enough to rival Hert the Ursus King and was perhaps even more powerful than Hert.

The Princess Royal said with a charming smile, "It was just a test. I'm relieved that Count Leon possesses great power. The royal family needs strong and loyal aristocrats like Count Leon to ensure the stability of the royal family and the empire."

Merlin smiled in his heart. Was the Holy Dragon Empire still considered stable?

However, since he knew that it was a test, he did not need to maintain his transformation, so he immediately changed back to his original state and sat down in front of the Princess Royal.

The giant spider had also turned into a doddering old woman and kept close behind the Princess Royal. Merlin was secretly on alert. The royal family's strength was terrifying. Even a Princess Royal had such a powerful personal guardian.

Someone like the Ursus King Hert would be a hegemon no matter where he went. It would not be difficult to start up a small country. However, to willingly becoming the Princess Royal's bodyguard had shown how deep the royal family's methods ran.

That or perhaps the royal family provided enough benefits for this old woman to be a loyal bodyguard.

"Pray tell what the Princess Royal wants from me?"

Merlin looked at the Princess Royal and asked calmly.

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Chapter 970: Bribe

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From the beginning, the test was to find out Merlin's real strength. After seeing that Merlin was a strong person comparable to a full-shifter, she put aside her smile and said with a solemn expression, "Count Leon, what do you think about the current situation of the Holy Dragon Empire?"

If it were someone else asking, Merlin would have said that the Holy Dragon Empire was dying and would soon fall apart. However, since it was the Princess Royal who still held actual power, Merlin did not have to beat about the bush and bluntly said, "The current situation of the Holy Dragon Empire isn't very good but if the royal family is willing to work hard, it won't be difficult to set things right and reorganize the empire."

"Oh? Count Leon has such confidence in the royal family?"

The Princess Royal smile vaguely but did not seem to mind.

Merlin also smiled and said, "Your Highness seems to have forgotten where I came from."

The Princess Royal smiled. "I almost forgot. Count Leon is the Deputy Team Leader of Phantom's Combat Team, right?"

Merlin knew that he could not hide his identity from the Princess Royal, so he readily admitted it with a nod. "Yes, thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I'm currently the Deputy Team Leader of Phantom's Combat Team!"

"How rare. Count Leon is still so young but you're already the Deputy Team Leader of Phantom's Combat Team. If possible, there's even a chance to compete for the position of Minister."

The Princess Royal's charming, beautiful eyes blinked at Merlin. She truly was an alluring woman who could charm people to their deaths.

However, this alluring woman could not move Merlin's heart. He said coldly, "I've never considered the position of Minister. Alright, the reason why the Princess Royal called me today isn't just to say all this nonsense, right?"

Merlin naturally knew that the words earlier were also a test.

"Very well. Since Count Leon wants to be blunt, then I'll tell you. I want Count Leon to become mine, and help me control a portion of the power in Phantom."

"Hm? What does the Princess Royal mean? Phantom has always been loyal to the royal family. As Your Highness is a Princess Royal from the royal family, Your Highness can naturally use Phantom. Why do you need the help of a mere Deputy Team Leader like me?"

Merlin knew the seriousness of the matter. It seemed as if he had been accidentally involved in a whirlpool of the royal family. If he did not pay attention, the whirlpool would shatter him to pieces.

The Princess Royal's beautiful eyes fluttered and said kindly, "Count Leon isn't unaware of this. Although I command part of the imperial guard, my power is still very weak. Compared with His Highness the second prince, it's insignificant. Phantom is the most powerful force of the royal family and whoever holds Phantom will hold the greatest power in the royal family. However, Phantom is only loyal to my father. I believe the Count already knows this."

Merlin understood. This whirlpool was indeed very large and would destroy him if he was careless. That was because it involved the king of the Holy Dragon Empire as well as the second prince, who held the most power.

However, Phantom, the sharpest sword in the royal family's hands, only belonged in the king's hands. Neither the second prince nor the influential Princess Royal could get their hands on Phantom.

Therefore, they were thinking about their methods. Perhaps besides the Princess Royal, even the second prince had taken a fancy to Merlin. The Princess Royal just happened to have taken the first step.

Countless thoughts flashed in Merlin's head. This was a huge whirlpool but it was also an opportunity. Merlin had never been afraid of any trouble. Only when he was in trouble would he gain many benefits.

"Why me and not Hert or that mysterious Minister? Compared with those two, I'm too insignificant."

Merlin asked in confusion.

"It's very simple. Those two are my father's men and are only loyal to my father. Unless Father dies… However, you're different. You just appeared and can be enticed by us. It's as simple as that. Moreover, Father wouldn't care about a Deputy Team Leader who's only as strong as a low-tier full-shifter. Even if he knows, he'll think that it's no big deal."

Merlin came to a realization. The Princess Royal took the first step ahead of the second prince and grasped the most important part of Phantom's forces.

"Tell me, what benefits do I get?"

Although it was very dangerous to take part in it, Merlin was already involved. It was impossible for the second prince to think that nothing happened between Merlin and the royal family. Ever since he met the Princess Royal, he was already involved in this huge whirlpool.

"Benefits? Let me see, do I count as one? If you become mine, you can ask for me."

The Princess Royal blinked, revealing an alluring attitude. Merlin did not believe that the Princess Royal would use this method.

Seeing the expressionless Merlin, the Princess Royal pouted. "Alright, how boring. I didn't think there'll be a time where my charm failed. I'm a little skeptical. Are you a man? I know what you need the most. You'll find it difficult to reject my proposal. If you promise to help me control a portion of Phantom, when it's over, I'll allow you to see our royal family's greatest secret – the Sacred Lion Beast! How about that? In Phantom, you'll have to accumulate five thousand contribution points for this. You may not be able to accumulate so much in your entire lifetime."

"Hiss."

Merlin sucked in a breath. Seeing the Sacred Lion Beast was a proposal that Merlin could not refuse. Merlin's gaze burned as he stared at the Princess Royal. He did not think that the Princess Royal had this right.

"Can Your Highness take me to the place where the Sacred Lion Beast is? After all, it's the core of the royal family. I'm afraid even ordinary princes and princesses aren't eligible to enter."

Merlin did not act rashly and said calmly.

"Of course. Only the most excellent princes and princesses can see the Sacred Lion Beast but I naturally have my ways to bring you there. All you need to do is agree. By the way, even if you don't agree, I don't believe the second prince would naively think that you didn't side with me."

The Princess Royal said cunningly.

Merlin closed his eyes and felt that the advantages still outweighed the disadvantages. As long as he could see the Sacred Lion Beast with his eyes and get into close contact, it would be worth the cost.

"Alright, I'll agree. However, what counts as gaining the support of a portion of people in Phantom?"

"It's very simple. You'll perform your duties well as a Deputy Team Leader and gain more subordinates. It's enough if they're loyal to you. As long as you support me, that's equivalent to their loyalty in me as well. I have high hopes for you, Count Leon. Don't let me down."

"That simple?"

Merlin always felt that things were not what they seem to be. After all, the Princess Royal would not believe Merlin for no reason as this had been their very first encounter.

"It's as simple as that. If you don't believe me, then next time when I think the time is right, I'll bring you to the Sacred Lion Beast first. Then, you'll know that I'm not lying to you."

Merlin considered for a moment. There was nothing wrong with that, so he nodded in agreement.

"Very good. Count Leon, I heard that you're a Host, so here are some Nourishment Pond formulae and materials enough for ten portions worth. I'll give them to you first. I'll have to give you some benefits during our first meeting. Otherwise, how would you truly put in the effort to help me?"

Merlin looked at the Princess Royal. She seemed like a little girl who would not grow up. However, to be able to stand out from many princes and princesses and hold actual power, she was not a child.

Therefore, Merlin accepted the materials. He needed some Nourishment Pond materials to push himself to the peak of his fourth-form.

"Princess Royal, if there's nothing else, then I'll take my leave."

The Princess Royal waved her hand, and Merlin turned and left.

Seeing Merlin's disappearing back, a meaningful smile appeared between the corners of the Princess Royal's mouth as she murmured, "Interesting. I'm afraid this chess piece won't be completely at my mercy. However, when he sees the Sacred Lion Beast, it'll be beyond his control…"

The smile on the corners of the Princess Royal's mouth twisted faintly.

…

Back in the manor, after Merlin had dinner, he went to the basement alone.

Looking back at what happened in the royal family today, especially the Princess Royal, Merlin felt that something was off about her. Perhaps her "plot" was too childish, which was why she had completely trusted him.

If it were Merlin, he would not do things that way. In that case, the other party must have some follow-up measures of her own which would be unveiled during their next meeting.

"The next time we meet will be when she takes me to the Sacred Lion Beast. No matter what she does, my goal will be achieved when I see the Sacred Lion Beast!"

Merlin was not afraid of the Princess Royal. Even if she had that full-shifter spider, there would be no problem if he wanted to escape.

However, the most important thing now was to upgrade himself to the peak of the fourth-form. Only in this way would Merlin be qualified in various complicated situations. Whether it was in the Void Zone or the Almighty Beast World, strength was the only guarantee for his own safety!

"Crash."

Merlin had prepared the Nourishment Pond with the materials given by the Princess Royal. Looking at the dark green Nourishment Pond, Merlin carefully checked every material for any problems. The Princess Royal would not have tampered with the materials as it would be too obvious.

"Plop."

Since there was nothing wrong with the materials, Merlin no longer hesitated and immediately shapeshifted. His large body almost filled the entire Nourishment Pond.

"Rumble rumble."

Bubbles began to appear on the surface of the Nourishment Pond. Huge energy rapidly entered Merlin's body, constantly enhancing the level of the Blood-eye Dragon toward the peak of the fourth-form.

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Chapter 971: The White Rajah 1

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Merlin was already a fourth-form shifter. This time, he was entering the Nourishment Pond merely to boost himself to the peak of the fourth-form.

A Host had to rely upon a Nourishment Pond to progress. Therefore, with the Nourishment Pond formulae and materials the Princess Royal had given him, enhancing his capabilities to the peak of the fourth-form was not an issue. It was just that it required a longer duration.

One day, two days, three days…

Only after ten days did Merlin walked out of the laboratory. There was no longer any point in him using the Nourishment Pond as he had reached a bottleneck. If he wanted to break through to the next level, he would have to become a full-shifter.

Regarding full-shifting, Merlin's understanding was too limited. If he wanted to learn more, he could only rely upon experiments and some luck.

Of course, Merlin also highly valued the treasure map that Count Altadin had given him. Nonetheless, now was not the time to leave Holy Dragon City, so he could only put the plan aside for now.

"I'll take a look at the Illusory World and see its progress."

Merlin had not paid attention to the Illusory World for a long time and did not know how its recovery was going on. When he immersed himself in the Illusory World in his Awareness, he saw that the Illusory World's barrier was much sturdier.

Moreover, although the entire Illusory World was not bursting with life nor had it produced any civilizations, if Merlin willed it, he could produce a civilization.

"Titus, what happened?"

Merlin's voice resounded throughout the Illusory World.

"Swoosh."

Soon, Titus appeared. When he saw Merlin, he broke out into a smile. "Merlin, I've found the key, the crucial point. Haha, perhaps you haven't even thought of this."

"Key? What key?"

Merlin's heart leaped. He had always felt that Titus' discoveries were very significant to him, even essential.

"The world's barrier! I've observed this closely. Merlin, when you upgrade from a third-form shifter to your current peak of the fourth-form, the Illusory World's barrier was continuously strengthened. I suppose you also know what this indicates?"

Titus spoke excitedly.

Merlin's heart trembled. Before this, he only had his suspicions. Now, Titus' words had undoubtedly confirmed that the Illusory World's barrier was linked to his body's strength.

The stronger his physique, the more powerful the Illusory World's barrier. Ever since Merlin's Illusory World became highly accomplished, other than expansion, there was no other way to strengthen the Illusory World.

However, now, the Illusory World's barrier was augmented. This would enhance the Illusory World's strength. Although Merlin did not know if this was directly connected to the possibility of the Illusory World to be materialized as reality, there was no doubt that the strengthening of the world's barrier would bring plenty of benefits.

"Body, so the body has this function as well. Back then, Aruba had relied on his overwhelming strength to crush the Latitude Cosmo he had inhabited in one move. From then on, he escaped the Latitude Cosmo and became a Latitude traveler, able to freely enter any Latitude Cosmo and stand apart from all living beings. However, I walk the path of Mind Power and thought myself entirely different from Aruba. As I wanted to materialize illusions as reality, I didn't have to crush a Latitude Cosmo as I only had to control one. Thus, I've neglected my body. Unexpectedly, a stroke of good luck came out of this disaster and I've learned the importance of the body."

Merlin did not know what connection there was between the mind and the body. It seemed as if with powerful Mind Power, one did not need the physical body. Likewise, a powerful body could do without powerful Mind Power.

Both attributes complement each other. Merlin's past decision to abandon his physical body in the Void Zone was a wrong move.

"Then I'll see if I'll have the chance to materialize the Illusory World as reality when I've become a sacred-level almighty beast of this world."

This plan solidified in Merlin's heart. Initially, he had merged with the almighty beast's will and became a Host simply to protect himself without thinking that there was much use to this world's almighty beast power. He was still waiting for the Illusory World to recover when it could even contend against the will of the Almighty Beast World. At that point, of course, he would be stronger than any almighty beast.

Nevertheless, Merlin now changed his mind. He wanted to grow stronger, understanding the almighty beast's power completely. It would be best if he could attain the legendary strength of sacred-level almighty beasts in this Almighty Beast World, which was the peak power in this world.

Perhaps at that point, this would be a greater help to his Illusory World.

"Alright, Titus, this Almighty Beast World still hides large secrets. Now, it's difficult for me to even protect myself. The Illusory World can't help me much for now. Keep an eye on the Illusory World for me. If there are any changes, let me know at once."

Titus nodded, following which Merlin withdrew his consciousness from the Illusory World and returned to the laboratory once more.

"It's time to leave."

Merlin glanced at the Nourishment Ponds behind him. These Nourishment Ponds were no longer useful for his breakthrough. By now, he had already reached the peak of the fourth-form and could only focus all his efforts into studying full-shifting.

"Honorable Count."

The butler bowed toward Merlin. Merlin was now a bona fide count, the legitimate master of the entire manor.

"Prepare a carriage for me."

Merlin commanded.

Soon, the carriage arrived. After boarding the carriage, Merlin immediately hurried toward Phantom Headquarters. As the Deputy Team Leader of the Combat Team, Merlin could not disappear for so many days.

…

"Boom."

The well-built middle-aged man was knocked to the ground by Iza in one blow. Her elusive speed was quite a headache to the rest. This was the daily training drill for Iza and the rest of the Combat Team.

Of course, they were fourth-form shifters. This training was merely to hone some techniques. In truth, it did not serve many purposes.

"Deputy Team Leader, you're finally back."

When Iza saw Merlin who was outside, her eyes brightened. After Merlin had joined the Combat Team, he could not be said to be weak. Even the Nightmare Deathstalker and Tolman were immediately slain. The strange thing was, the Team Leader and the Minister did not even get involved at all. This caused everyone in the Combat Team to respect this Deputy Team Leader greatly.

Any provocation thoughts were immediately quelled. Everyone knew that this new Deputy Team Leader was not just formidable. He was ruthless as well. His hands were stained by the blood of an unknown number of contenders.

Just look at Orsato, Blackbat, and the Nightmare Deathstalker and Tolman – these people, no matter where they were placed, would rule the area. Even so, they died at Merlin's hands. Only Iza did not seem fearful of Merlin, even appearing rather friendly.

"Iza, what's the matter?"

Merlin saw that Iza wore an enthusiastic look, different from her previous vicious expression. In the Combat Team, Iza was feared by all who saw her. Beneath that beautiful appearance was a bloodthirsty, cruel, and violent face.

"Of course, there's something. Team Leader has given a mission to our squad. Moreover, we were to let you know when we see you that you're personally leading the team to complete this mission. Once completed, leader, you'll have five hundred contribution points while the rest of use members get three hundred contribution points. This is a huge mission."

Iza mentioned this huge mission to Merlin. There were no fewer than five hundred contribution points. This not only meant a handsome reward but also a high risk at the same time. This was not an easy mission.

"What's the mission?"

Merlin asked softly.

"Of course, it's an assassination mission. There's only ever been one mission for our Combat Team and that is to kill!"

Iza's beautiful face was still steeped in a smile as if killing people was a daily occurrence to her.

"I suppose our target isn't that simple."

"A rebel army leader with a peak mid-tier almighty beast bloodline – the White Rajah! A fourth-form shifter."

Merlin frowned. A rebel army leader with a mid-tier almighty beast bloodline who was a fourth-form shifter – why would there be so many contribution points? After all, just Merlin alone would get five hundred contribution points.

"Hehe, Deputy Team Leader, you don't know the White Rajah's identity? We've already checked this with someone from the Investigation Team. The White Rajah is the First General under Doomsday."

"Doomsday!"

Merlin's heart trembled. Doomsday could be considered the strongest force among the rebel armies of the Holy Dragon Empire. He had occupied nearly a tenth of the empire. Among his subordinates, full-shifters alone numbered no less than five, let alone subordinates who were fourth-form shifters like the White Rajah.

Moreover, Doomsday was a peak full-shifting contender with a mid-tier almighty beast bloodline. Even the Team Leader of the Combat Team, Hert the Ursus King, dared not claim that he could defeat Doomsday.

With such a well-known being keeping watch, killing the White Rajah was high-risk indeed. If they offended Doomsday, they would be in huge trouble.

"What did the White Rajah do to offend Phantom? Or in other words, the royal family?"

Merlin responded. Phantom was controlled by the royal family. The White Rajah must have angered the royal family or controlled something they feared for them to give the order to kill.

"I've heard that the White Rajah had obtained something he shouldn't have. Nonetheless, I'll let the Team Leader give you the specific details of the mission. Come on, Deputy Team Leader, the Team Leader has been waiting for you for quite a while."

Merlin nodded and followed behind Iza, harboring some doubts. He sensed that this mission would have huge implications. The White Rajah was a small fry but Doomsday behind him was a massive character.

Iza brought Merlin to a secret chamber and knocked lightly on the door. Thereafter, a deep voice boomed from behind the door. "Come in!"

Iza stood outside the door, indicating for Merlin to go in. Hert's briefing of the mission was not something she could listen to.

Merlin calmed his emotions and stepped into the secret chamber.

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Chapter 972: The White Rajah 2

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In the secret chamber, Hert the Ursus King glanced at Merlin. For some reason, Merlin had always felt that his glance seemed to hold other meanings.

"Deputy Team Leader Leon, I believe Iza has briefly explained to you the mission this time?"

Hert asked calmly.

"She has but there are still many areas I'm unclear about. For instance, what is it about the White Rajah that leaves us no choice but to kill him?"

Merlin questioned. He believed that even if he did not ask, Hert would tell him anyway.

"It's simple. The White Rajah has taken something he shouldn't have. He has killed a descendant of the royal family who possessed a key that was cast in gold. It's very eye-catching. You just have to retrieve that key from the White Rajah. You can pick four team members – how's that?"

"Key?"

Merlin saw that Hert was unwilling to explain further. This was linked to the royal family's secrets.

There were many descendants of the royal family but the important ones were all in Holy Dragon City. The descendant killed by the White Rajah was someone the royal family did not care much about but he had possessed something important. There was something fishy about the key's origins but it was vital to the royal family, so they hatched this assassination plot.

"No problem, Team Leader."

Merlin agreed breezily. This mission was not something he could easily turn down. Moreover, five hundred contribution points was not a small amount. If he was cautious, he should be able to kill the White Rajah.

"If and I'm saying if, Doomsday is alerted, then destroy the gold key. Don't let it fall into Doomsday's hands, got it? Otherwise, not just you but even I'll be punished!"

Hert's tone was very solemn. His voice revealed a trace of fear toward the royal family's punishment. The royal family was not as simple as they appeared. Otherwise, why would such a powerful existence, a lofty mid-tier almighty beast shifter like Hert be afraid of the royal family's punishment?

"I can pick any member from the Combat Team?"

Merlin posed another question.

"That's right, you may pick four members."

Merlin nodded. "When do we leave?"

"As soon as possible."

Following that, Merlin left the secret chamber. Outside, Iza wore an anticipated look.

"How was it? Is the Team Leader letting you pick your members? If so, you must take me along. Three hundred contribution points – who knows how long it'll take to earn that."

It looked like Iza would treasure the three hundred contribution points. Not just Iza but also the other members of the Combat Team would value three hundred contribution points. In ordinary missions, even dangerous ones, at best there would be a few dozen contribution points. Those with more than a hundred contribution points were rare, let alone three hundred contribution points at once.

Merlin looked at Iza. He knew Iza's ability was to recover quickly. Even he would have to first locate her weakness to kill her. Otherwise, Iza would recover swiftly as she had a robust life force. A member with such an ability would be advantageous as well, acting as a human shield at critical moments.

"Alright, you're one. I'm not familiar with the Combat Team. This time, the Team Leader only allowed me to bring four members. Who do you think I should pick?"

In the Combat Team, Merlin seemed only more familiar with Iza. He did not know who to choose at all. If he were to get to know them one by one, it would be too troublesome and waste too much time.

"Haha, Deputy Team Leader, leave this to me. If you trust me, I'll surely satisfy your requirements."

Iza thumped her chest as she spoke. Although she was small in stature, she had a ravishing figure. The two mounds before her chest were ridiculously magnificent in particular.

As if she had noticed Merlin's gaze, Iza purposefully puffed up her chest, looking self-satisfied.

Merlin simply shook his head, then said, "You'd better bring me along to pick them. This way, I can learn about the Combat Team as well."

Merlin expressed great interest in the Combat Team. After all, he was entrusted by the Princess Royal with the heavy task of establishing a faction within Phantom. If he was gone all day and was cut off from the rest of the Combat Team, how would he do that?

This mission was an opportunity. If they succeeded, the bonds forged under the trials and tribulations between life and death would be more reliable than any relationship. They could become his first batch of reliable subordinates, forming a part of the faction.

This was one of the most significant reasons Merlin did not hesitate in agreeing to accept this mission from Hert.

"Heh heh, that's good as well. Deputy Team Leader, we'll go and look for the first member then. We can miss out on anyone but not her."

"Oh? Who could be so important?"

Merlin became more interested. In the Combat Team, other than him and Hert, no one was a full-shifter. Iza said that this person was indispensable – this was rare indeed.

"Deputy Team Leader, you'll know when we're there."

With a mysterious look, Iza turned to leave. Merlin could only follow behind her helplessly.

They passed through layers of dusky corridors. Phantom Headquarters was immense. The underground passages were like a dense spider web. Not even Merlin could figure out how many passages there were, let alone an outsider.

After walking for around seven minutes, the path ahead began to widen. There emerged an underground pool from which bubbling water spilled out. It was somewhat surprising that Phantom Headquarters would have such a place.

"What kind of person lives here? It's rather elegant."

Merlin mumbled softly.

As soon as they passed a wooden bridge, they heard a voice from the cabin. "That's Iza, right? Oh, and the new Deputy Team Leader, Sir Leon. Please come in."

"Huh? They know who we are at such a great distance?"

Merlin was rather astonished. This voice from a cabin was far ahead, which meant the other party had noticed Iza and Merlin from such a distance.

If Merlin had Mind Power, this bit of distance was nothing special but he knew that this world had no Mind Power. Everything was based on one's acute senses.

If this was a sensory power, the owner of the cabin had terrifying perceptivity.

"Deputy Team Leader, don't be so surprised. This is Sister Shiya's unique skill."

Iza led Merlin directly into the cabin in front.

In the cabin, there was a fragrance that rejuvenated one's spirits. Nonetheless, Merlin instantly noticed the woman in the room. She wore a veil and was dressed in black mesh, projecting a dreamy beauty.

"Sister Shiya, this time, Deputy Team Leader and I have come to invite you to join a mission where you can earn three hundred contribution points."

"Three hundred contribution points? Who is the target this time?"

Shiya's voice sounded very calm.

"The White Rajah!"

"Doomsday's subordinate. It's not surprising that they offered so many contribution points. Still, the White Rajah isn't difficult to kill. Alright, I'll join this mission!"

Three hundred contribution points were something this woman called Shiya could not refuse.

Still, Merlin frowned and stared at Shiya. He did not discern anything special about her. Why would Iza revere her so much?

"Hehe, Deputy Team Leader, Sister Shiya's almighty beast bloodline is the rarely seen Wisteria Beast! Therefore, Sister Shiya's perceptivity is astounding. She can foresee danger. Even with just this ability, would you still think that she's not suitable?"

"Wisteria Beast?"

Merlin was somewhat taken aback. This was a rare almighty beast bloodline of the legends. It had such a strange name because the Wisteria Beast had no fighting abilities yet it could control plants, using them as its eyes and ears to foresee danger and gather information. The Wisteria Beast was very suitable.

With Shiya joining, the risks of this mission were greatly reduced.

"That's right. Welcome to the team!"

Merlin's mouth stretched into a smirk. Next, they had to look for two more members. At this point, Shiya suggested, "For the remaining two, go for Monty and Cerberus."

Iza knitted her brow. "Cerberus? Sister Shiya, I loathe that guy. Cerberus is too treacherous. Sometimes, he even sold out his teammates. A person like that as our teammate? I won't dare turn my back on him."

"Cerberus' tracking abilities are topnotch. With him, it doesn't matter where the White Rajah flees to. As for his treachery, with the honorable Deputy Team Leader around, I believe he won't dare to misbehave. Isn't that right, Deputy Team Leader?"

Shiya wore a black veil, so her appearance was unknown but in Merlin's impression, she must be gorgeous.

"I'll deal with Cerberus. As for Monty, is he the big fella with incredible strength?"

"Haha, that's right. Monty has the White Rajah bloodline too, so he understands the White Rajah's weakness."

Merlin nodded. All four of them were very unique. This time, the four he had picked to form the team were an elite squad that was very valiant.

A squad like this was not common in the Combat Team unless there were many contribution points like this time. Otherwise, the four of them would not form a team so easily.

"Alright. Let's look for Monty and Cerberus then."

Merlin was about to leave when he turned around abruptly, staring at Shiya with shining eyes. "Miss Shiya, I'm very curious about the face you hide behind the veil. I wonder if you can satisfy my curiosity?"

Shiya was silent for a moment. "You're the Deputy Team Leader. In the Combat Team, the words of the stronger member are a command. Still, I think you'll be disappointed."

With that, Shiya lifted her veil. Instantly, Merlin's eyes trembled as his pupils shrank. He, who was so worldly, could not help but draw in a breath.

This was not because she was too beautiful but because she was too ugly. That face crisscrossed with lines was like old tree bark, one which had been scarred viciously and repeatedly by someone.

If an ordinary person saw this face, they would truly have nightmares.

"I'm sorry."

Merlin apologized softly and did not turn back, leading them two swiftly toward Monty's residence. He did not know why a woman like Shiya who had such a svelte figure would grow such an ugly face but he did not incline to inquire further.

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Chapter 973: The White Rajah 3

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Monty was a massive guy at two meters tall. That muscular body was like a barbarian's. According to what Iza had said, Monty was of barbarian lineage.

Monty did not seem to waste much effort. He looked dimwitted but followed whatever Iza said. Iza was so established in the Combat Team and had become a fearsome person. Other than her special abilities, it was due to her close friendship with Monty, who had such terrifying fighting strength.

"The last one – Cerberus!"

Merlin glanced at Iza, who seemed to loathe Cerberus. Almost everyone in the Combat Team hated Cerberus. As a member of the Combat Team, he had betrayed his teammates and escaped alone in the past.

Although no one knew why, the Team Leader did not investigate Cerberus' role in this. Nonetheless, in the Combat Team, Cerberus had become an unwelcome character. Almost no one was willing to form a team with him.

Merlin went to Cerberus' residence but did not see him. When they were at the Combat Team's training ground, they found Cerberus training by himself.

Cerberus was a rather skinny guy, sporting a loose afro. Furthermore, he had used some unknown dyes to color his hair in various hues, so it looked quite gaudy.

This was Cerberus, who looked like he belonged to the "alternative culture" of Merlin's past life. Still, on closer observation, one could discern a malicious glint in his eyes. This was someone treacherous, crafty, and self-serving to the extreme. It was not surprising that the Combat Team did not like him, practically treating him as a "public enemy".

"All of you wait here. I'll handle Cerberus."

Merlin sauntered forward and stood behind Cerberus before asking coldly, "Are you Cerberus?"

"Hmm? Indeed, that's me!"

After seeing Merlin, Cerberus' eyes narrowed. He had vaguely guessed Merlin's identity. After all, the Deputy Team Leader of the Combat Team was not a nobody. Many people would be eager to learn all they could about Merlin.

"Boom."

Merlin did not say anything else but unleashed his fourth-form at once. His peak fourth-form appearance was displayed before the crowd for the first time. Other than his head, the rest of his body was covered in ropes of muscles and scales.

The pair of wings at his back was sharp as a blade, filled with explosive strength.

"Bang."

Merlin stepped forward suddenly and hurtled toward Cerberus at once.

"Deputy Team Leader!"

Cerberus let out a roar. He immediately unleashed his shifted form as well, which was a black Three-headed Dog. His six eyes twinkled with a cunning and treacherous light.

However, faced with Merlin, he had no power to retaliate at all. He was smacked down by Merlin's claws – his three heads crashing heavily into the ground.

It was not over yet. Merlin's tail whipped forward mercilessly, and the Three-headed Dog's colossal body was sent flying, landing loudly on the ground. Merlin raised one foot and stamped it ruthlessly. Cerberus let out a burst of whimpers as he was beaten by Merlin without any power to retaliate.

At this point, the entire training ground was shaken. Many members of the Combat Team who were training were rather flabbergasted upon seeing this violent battle. In particular, the formidable fighting powers Merlin exhibited had caused them to feel apprehensive.

When they saw that the target of Merlin's stamping was Cerberus, they burst out in carefree laughter.

"Haha, it's Cerberus. That despicable, shameless, treacherous scum. He's offended the Deputy Team Leader and deserves what's coming to him."

"Cerberus should've been sorted out like this long ago. Who's this Deputy Team Leader? Someone whom even the Team Leader appreciates, personally picked by the Minister to be our Combat Team's Deputy Team Leader. Plus, the rebel armies' Orsato and Blackbat died at his hands. This person's a savage. Cerberus had provoked him. It'll make a good show."

"Based on how Cerberus looks, if he doesn't plead forgiveness, he'll be beaten to death. However, if that happens, it serves him right."

These members of the Combat Team looked as if they were enjoying a good show, feeling no sympathy toward Cerberus.

After Merlin had heard their words, he shook his head helplessly. It looked like Cerberus' reputation in the Combat Team was not just bad – it was atrocious. Not a single person felt sorry for him.

Cerberus was dazed by the blows. He did not know how he had offended Merlin. Initially, he was enraged but as he was unable to retaliate at all, he was viciously beaten up by Merlin. Furthermore, Merlin was exuding a faintly discernible intent to kill. This alarmed Cerberus, who felt as if he was facing death.

"Deputy Team Leader, I don't know how I've offended you. I'm willing to make amends, and will agree to any conditions."

Cerberus yelped hurriedly.

"Bang."

Merlin's foot immediately pressed down upon Cerberus' three heads. Compared to Merlin's gigantic bulk, the Three-headed Dog was not worth a look. The Blood-eye Dragon's bloodline was mighty indeed. High-tier almighty beast – this was not a hollow label but a real representation of strength. At the same level, it would completely suppress mid-tier almighty beast bloodlines.

Nonetheless, this was not the Blood-eye Dragon's strongest form. Only the final full-shift could activate the Blood-eye Dragon's Blood-eye, which contained the Blood-eye Dragon's most terrifying Supreme Talent. Therefore, Merlin was eagerly anticipating the Blood-eye Dragon's power at full-shifting.

"Cerberus, I need you to cooperate for a mission. In this mission, I'm sure you know how to behave? I don't hope for the past to be repeated. Otherwise, you'll die for sure!"

Merlin's voice was calm but in Cerberus' ears, it chilled him to the bone. He dared not doubt the veracity of Merlin's words at all. Had he not witnessed how Tolman and the Nightmare Deathstalker ended up? Both of them ranked above Cerberus in terms of strength but they were immediately killed by Merlin in the Combat Team because they had "offended" the Deputy Team Leader.

News of this had spread to the entire Combat Team. Everyone seemed hesitant to talk about this mysterious Deputy Team Leader's fearsomeness and did not dare to investigate deeper.

"I won't dare to, I won't. Whatever mission Deputy Team Leader has for me, I'll cooperate to the fullest!"

Cerberus let out pleading sounds. This was no joke. If he did not plead, he would die. Although he was the Three-headed Dog, he did not have three lives by having three heads. Once he was dead, he was dead. Furthermore, being beaten to death for no reason was an injustice.

When Merlin saw that Cerberus was pleading, he reversed his shifted form and glared coldly at Cerberus who had a battered face that nonetheless wore a look of respect.

"Cerberus, listen well to these words today. Go back and prepare at once. We're starting out tomorrow!"

Merlin said icily.

"Yes, yes, Deputy Team Leader. I wonder what our mission is this time?"

"To kill the White Rajah!"

Cerberus' expression changed swiftly. The White Rajah was a general under Doomsday. He finally understood why Merlin would look for him – to track down the White Rajah. Surely they must kill him or they would have no use for tracking.

After understanding the danger of this mission, Cerberus still dared not refuse. This is no laughing matter. Staring at Merlin's cold, fierce face, if Cerberus rejected the mission now, was that not asking for death?

"Alright, all of you head back and prepare as well. After all, this is no ordinary mission."

Merlin gathered everyone and gave them a solemn warning, asking them to go back and get ready. Moreover, Merlin also had to return and prepare himself.

…

"Butler, I might not return for the next few days."

Merlin said to the manor's butler.

Although the butler was somewhat astonished, Merlin was the manor's current owner, the honorable count. The butler could only nod. "Honorable Count, please be rest assured. I'll take good care of the manor."

"That's good. If Count Altadin or someone from the royal family comes, tell this to them. I'll be back after some time."

After giving his instructions, Merlin directly left the manor. This time, he did not board a carriage but immediately went to a corner in Holy Dragon City. There, four figures were already waiting long ago. It was Iza and the rest.

"Everyone's here? Good, let's go then."

The group of five did not exchange many words, swiftly vanishing into the crowd.

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Chapter 974: The White Rajah 4

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On a small, winding road, two carriages were slowly moving along the path.

In the carriage, there was a young lady with a coiled braid, along with two tall, muscular men flanking her. They seemed to be protecting her.

Other than these three, two others wore black robes, appearing to exude a sinister force.

"Leon, why don't you speak?"

The opposite young woman asked, mystified, as she blinked her large, pretty eyes.

These two black-robed men were Merlin and Cerberus. Merlin was relatively taciturn in the first place. In addition, Cerberus by his side was even gloomier, a strange grin stretching the corners of his mouth. One would feel that he was harboring malicious intentions.

Therefore, the lady and her two companions seemed to be on guard against Merlin and Cerberus.

Leon forced a smile and asked, "Ririya, where are you heading to?"

This young woman was named Ririya. She looked very lively.

They had met halfway on their journey and it was Ririya who had invited Merlin and the rest onto the carriage. However, after boarding the carriage, Merlin still did not know where Ririya was going, only sensing that Ririya's identity was not as easy as it seemed. The two men by her side were some sort of bodyguards. They were extremely opposed to Ririya inviting Merlin and the rest but Ririya who was restless and enthusiastic by nature had paid no mind to their objections, inviting Merlin and the rest on board.

Both of these men had immense strength. They must be at least third-form shifters or higher, perhaps even fourth-form shifters.

As Cerberus stared at the sensual, beautiful Ririya, a lewd, nefarious glint occasionally flashed in his eyes. Cerberus had always been rapacious and lascivious. Who knew how many women he had wronged before?

If it were not for Merlin's suppression, Ririya would have been in danger. Even if she had her bodyguards' protection, to an elite member of the Combat Team like Cerberus, they could not even be called a threat.

"I'm heading to White Rajah City. What about you?"

Ririya did not seem to be up to anything as she spoke plainly.

"Miss, Sir has asked you to be more cautious when you're outside."

The two bodyguards saw that Ririya was not on her guard at all and revealed helpless expressions. This was not the first time she had acted this way but they still had to gently remind Ririya that this was the incomparably chaotic outside world.

"I've got it. Leon, where are you heading to?"

A strange look crossed Merlin's eyes and he smiled. "What a coincidence. We're heading to White Rajah City as well."

Upon hearing that Merlin was going to White Rajah City too, the two bodyguards tensed up, their sharp gazes piercing Merlin. "What are you going to White Rajah City for?"

Seeing that these two bodyguards were so tense, Merlin's heart shifted. Could it be that Ririya possessed a high status in White Rajah City? Perhaps she was even linked to the White Rajah.

With this in mind, Merlin thought for a moment, then said, "We're heading to White Rajah City to join the White Rajah's side! We've killed an aristocrat in a territory. The Holy Dragon Empire's aristocratic parliament and royal family won't let us go. I've heard that the White Rajah is the greatest faction nearby, so we thought of trying our luck."

"Haha, if you wish to join the White Rajah, you'll have to ask me. With one word from me to my father, you can easily join the White Rajah Army."

Ririya could not help but answered, pleased with herself.

The two bodyguards looked particularly powerless. Ririya truly could not keep anything to herself. Did her words not just exposed her identity?

Merlin and Cerberus exchanged a glance and Merlin asked in a somewhat "surprised" tone, "Ririya, the White Rajah is your father?"

"Of course!"

Ririya answered proudly, admiring her father very much.

"Don't worry. As long as you're sincerely here to join my father, he'll surely agree. How about this – follow me into White Rajah City. I'll bring you directly to my father."

Ririya's words made Merlin's heart leap with delight. Initially, he was still thinking about how to get near the White Rajah. Now, it appeared like this problem was resolved. With Ririya, meeting the White Rajah was not an issue at all.

"Miss Ririya, in that case, we're truly thankful."

Merlin cast a cold glance at Cerberus, whose heart leaped in fear. Currently, Cerberus was afraid of Merlin the most. After all, he had nearly died at Merlin's hands, and his strength had been suppressed.

Therefore, Cerberus and Merlin both expressed their "thanks" to Ririya simultaneously.

"Now, the plan will change. It seems like it'll be easier than I imagined. Our luck is good for us to meet the White Rajah's daughter."

Merlin squinted slightly as he listened to Ririya excitedly describing everything in White Rajah City. Ririya had a naïve heart indeed and she was a very friendly girl. It was just a shame that they were bound to kill the White Rajah and she was bound to lose her greatest support.

"Perhaps she might hate me!"

A pitiful look flashed across Merlin's eyes. He felt that Ririya was somewhat similar to his younger sister, Macy, back in Blackwater City, thus feeling rather close to her.

Time passed by slowly. In the jolting carriage, Ririya almost never stopped talking, chirping and chattering constantly. Sometimes, Merlin got in a few words, wearing an expression of utmost interest.

Soon, they had reached White Rajah City. The towering city walls seemed to exude an ancient presence. After all, White Rajah City's history was very extensive, already existing even before the Holy Dragon Empire was founded. It was also an extremely important city in the empire, and there was a fortress in the city.

However, now, it had been seized by General White Rajah, a subordinate of Doomsday. Of course, it was not called White Rajah City before this. It was White Rajah who had changed the name.

"We're finally here in White Rajah City. It feels good to be home. Leon, you guys follow me. Don't worry, Father will surely take you in."

Ririya lifted the carriage's curtains. Upon seeing White Rajah City, her face revealed her elation.

Merlin looked out of the carriage. The guards at the city gates, when they noticed Ririya's token, all appeared very respectful. They entered the city without any issues.

As for the rest, the inspection was very strict. If they had not met Ririya, Merlin and the rest would have to spend some effort to enter the city.

As the carriage gradually moved deeper into the city, the crowds grew as well. Voices bubbled all around them as if the threat of war had not caused White Rajah City's decline.

However, in the city, the most striking thing was a gigantic White Rajah statue. One could see that massive stone sculpture, no matter from which corner of the city.

This was what the White Rajah had ordered the people to build after taking over White Rajah City. The White Rajah himself lived beside this colossal statue. There was a faint, unusual force that had been assuredly stored within the White Rajah statue.

It seemed that this statue was not merely just a simple statue!

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Chapter 975: The White Rajah 5

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"Miss, these people are of unknown origin. Bringing them home just like this is rather inappropriate."

As soon as they disembarked from the carriage, the bodyguards accompanying Ririya summoned the courage to remind her.

Nonetheless, Ririya appeared completely unconcerned, saying evenly, "Could they be of any threat to Father? Other than those full-shifting formidable existences, who else can threaten Father? Please be rest assured, I've met these people on the journey here. They look up to Father and wish to join the White Rajah Army. I only want to introduce them to Father and let him decide if they should go or stay."

Ririya seemed to feel a sort of blind adoration toward her father. She did not know that her father did not enjoy such a good reputation in the outside world.

Seeing that Ririya had set her heart on this, the bodyguards could do nothing. The White Rajah was extremely doting toward Ririya because she was his only daughter. Almost everything went according to how she wanted it. These bodyguards could only go along with Ririya's arrangement.

"Alright, bring them to Sir himself and let him decide."

The bodyguards simply did not wish to bear any responsibility. It did not necessarily mean they were devoted to the White Rajah.

Thus, Ririya returned to the carriage and said to Merlin and the rest, "All of you, come down then. Have a good look and tour around our White Rajah City. Later, when you've joined the White Rajah Army, you'd be under strict discipline and won't have much chance to enjoy the city."

Merlin nodded and exchanged a look with Cerberus, then said calmly, "Let Shiya, Iza, and Monty come over."

Cerberus shot him a respectful look and shrank his body, vanishing noiselessly. The two bodyguards who were protecting Ririya changed their expressions.

Initially, they had thought that with their strength, they could deal with Merlin and the rest. However, now, they discovered that they had overestimated their abilities. Fortunately, they were already in White Rajah City. If anything happened, the White Rajah could hurry over instantly.

"Shiya, have you detected the White Rajah?"

Merlin asked Shiya, who could control flora. In terms of searching and tracking, even Merlin could not compare to her. After all, Shiya's almighty beast had a very different specialty.

Shiya lightly shut her eyes and sensed things for a moment. "The White Rajah is in White Rajah City but there's a problem. He has a visitor."

"A visitor?"

Naturally, Merlin knew that the visitor Shiya spoke of was certainly not ordinary. Otherwise, Shiya would not have mentioned it at this moment. This visitor must be a hindrance to their mission.

"It's the Tyrian Rhino King!"

Shiya declared somberly.

Merlin frowned slightly. The Tyrian Rhino King was like the White Rajah, both generals under Doomsday. They each managed a city and their capability was more or less on par of each other, infinitely close to a full-shifter.

One White Rajah was difficult to handle, much less two. Therefore, Shiya and the rest were somewhat worried that this mission would not be completed smoothly.

"With the addition of the Tyrian Rhino King, although the variables are altered, it shouldn't be a big change."

After Merlin had contemplated for a moment, he felt that even though the Tyrian Rhino King's presence was an additional variable, Merlin should still be able to handle it. They did not have to change their current mission.

The rest nodded. This mission was led by Merlin. Furthermore, having witnessed Merlin's formidability, of course, they would not distrust Merlin's decision.

"Follow behind Ririya and don't talk."

After Merlin spoke, he quickly strode forward and followed behind Ririya.

White Rajah City was massive. Ririya brought Merlin and the rest on a trip throughout the city center, explaining the works to Merlin in high spirits. Nevertheless, Merlin was not in the mood to listen to her sharing. He was always observing the surrounding situation. He only relaxed when he saw that the White Rajah truly did not know of their identities.

At first, the plan was to stealthily infiltrate White Rajah City and patiently look for a chance to deal with the White Rajah. Now, with Ririya's appearance and her "assistance", Merlin and the rest could immediately meet the White Rajah. Naturally, they did not have to go through so much trouble.

Still, there was a certain risk. Once their identities were exposed, this might turn out to be a trap. Therefore, Merlin appeared to be cautious.

"Leon, let's go. We've seen almost everything in the city. I'll bring you to meet Father."

Ririya had finally completed the tour around White Rajah City. Merlin saw that she was still in high spirits. What an innocent and unaffected girl. However, a girl like this in this chaotic world, was nothing but a tragedy.

Once she lost a powerful support like the White Rajah, Ririya would end up being miserable. Although Merlin felt somewhat sorry for her, he would not give up on killing the White Rajah because of this.

Thus, with Ririya leading the way, Merlin and the rest quickly came to a gigantic ancient castle. Its interior appeared to be empty but Merlin could sense that some contenders were hiding in a few concealed corners. The White Rajah's safety was important too.

"Haha, Tyrian Rhino King, you've lost again."

As soon as they walked into the castle, they heard candid laughter. Soon, a huge elephant and a rhinoceros seemed to emerge in the sky, engaged in a tussle. From the looks of it, the elephant was gaining the upper hand.

"The White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King are exchanging pointers."

Shiya closed her eyes and sensed for a moment. As long as it was a place with plants, one could not hide anything from Shiya.

Merlin stared at the almighty beasts' apparitions in the sky. They were powerful indeed but there was still a gap between them and true full-shifters. They were similar to Orsato. Even if they had special tricks, they would not be very much stronger.

Having learned about the exact capability of the White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King, Merlin felt much more relaxed, secretly warning Cerberus and the rest to not act rashly.

The only one who could contend against the White Rajah was Monty. Even so, Monty could only just about take on the White Rajah head-on.

"That must be Uncle Tyrian Rhino King. He's Father's best friend and often comes here to swap pointers with Father. However, he'll lose every time."

When Ririya saw the two apparitions of the almighty beasts in the sky, she spoke with a smile and wore a proud look. Since young, the White Rajah had always been Ririya's pride. It was to the point that her father, the White Rajah, was the greatest person alive in her heart.

"Follow our initial plan. The four of you restrain the Tyrian Rhino King. As for the White Rajah, I'll deal with him myself!"

Merlin used a special method to communicate with Cerberus and the rest. Ririya did not hear him at all. The Tyrian Rhino King was not worth anything, simply being an obstacle that they must pin down.

As for the White Rajah, he had the gold key that the royal family required. Merlin was also interested as to what this key was used for, and what secrets it hid, so he wanted to deal with the White Rajah himself.

Cerberus and the rest furtively nodded. With Ririya leading the way, Merlin and the rest came to a field behind the castle. Currently, the field was in a mess, with holes all over the ground. A huge battle had just taken place.

Standing on the field was a man who exuded a mighty presence. This was Merlin's target – the White Rajah!

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Chapter 976: White Rajah 6

The White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King had just fought on this field. White Rajah's force was especially mighty. He was far stronger than Orsato, perhaps only slightly inferior to the full-shifting Blackbat. It was not surprising that he held such an important position under Doomsday.

"Ririya, you've returned."

When the White Rajah saw Ririya, he immediately withdrew his force and a benevolent smile grew over his face. Perhaps the White Rajah was bloodthirsty and cold in the eyes of outsiders, having killed countless people. However, in front of Ririya, the White Rajah was a very genial father.

"Father, during this trip outside, I've met some people who sincerely wish to join your side. Leon, come quickly and meet Father."

Ririya said happily to the White Rajah.

"Leon?"

The White Rajah's gaze followed where Ririya was pointing and he saw Merlin and the rest at once. He was not like Ririya nor was he those mere third-form shifters. He was at the peak of the fourth-form, infinitely close to a full-shifting contender.

Therefore, the power of the force coming off Merlin and the rest could not be concealed from the White Rajah's eyes.

"Who are you?"

The White Rajah snorted coldly and waved his hand, making Ririya stand back. Thereafter, the Tyrian Rhino King also came to the White Rajah's side, wearing a serious look. He had also noticed something out of the ordinary with Merlin and the rest.

"Those who have come to kill you!"

By this point, Merlin no longer had to hide his identity and waved his hand slightly. Monty instantly turned into his shifted fourth-form and a massive white elephant of unrivaled size appeared on the field.

"The White Rajah bloodline?"

The White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King were shocked, never expecting that this large fellow to have the White Rajah bloodline. Plus, based on his presence, he was not much weaker than the White Rajah himself.

On the other hand, Cerberus was a small sinister man, who instantly transformed into a three-headed giant black dog, exuding an eerie, grim, wicked force. According to rumors, this Three-headed Dog was the vicious dog of the underworld, known as the three-headed hound of hell, in charge of death and misfortune. Anywhere that this three-headed hound of hell had passed by would suffer from endless deaths, accompanied by endless ill-fortune.

Besides Monty and Cerberus, Iza had swiftly turned into a white rabbit, only there was nothing cute about this white rabbit. Conversely, it appeared rather sinister and terrifying, like a colossal ball of flesh that hurtled toward the White Rajah.

"Tyrian Rhino King, I don't care who they are. Attack and kill them!"

The White Rajah roared furiously and shapeshifted into a massive elephant. He was even one size bigger than Monty's elephant. That gigantic bulk of earth-shattering proportions ruthlessly rushed toward Monty.

"Bang."

Both of them collided heavily, resulting in Monty's body being sent flying. The difference could be seen in just one blow. They both had the same White Rajah bloodline but Monty was no match for the White Rajah by far.

As for the Tyrian Rhino King, he was busy dealing with Iza and Cerberus. In terms of pure strength, Iza and Cerberus could not compare to the Tyrian Rhino King. There was even a large disparity. After all, both of their almighty beasts were not strength-type ones.

Nonetheless, Iza's recovery was astonishing. She was unafraid of the Tyrian Rhino King's attacks at all. After she had restrained the Tyrian Rhino King, Cerberus waited by one side for his chance to attack. He could hide very well, appearing and disappearing like a spirit. The Tyrian Rhino King was set back a good many times, unable to defeat the two.

"Haha, the same White Rajah bloodline but you're still lacking by a level."

The White Rajah laughed heartily. He was too powerful. Monty could not even withstand one blow from him. No one who could stop him at all. Just as the White Rajah was stepping forward to kill Monty, he suddenly noticed that the surrounding flora had suddenly grown up wildly. Strings of rattan, like tentacles, restricted the White Rajah.

"The Wisteria Beast?"

The White Rajah's gaze turned to Shiya. This seemingly weak woman had turned into a Wisteria Beast. It was her who had controlled the plants, which had looked so tender at first but was now equipped with fearsome killing power.

Shiya had tied up the White Rajah and Monty leaped up from the ground, roaring ferociously. He dashed toward the White Rajah once more. With Shiya's binding, the White Rajah was caught in a dangerous situation at once.

"Roar…"

Suddenly, the White Rajah unleashed an enraged cry. At the same time, that statue of the massive elephant in White Rajah City suddenly emitted a dim light that shrouded the entire castle.

From this light, the White Rajah absorbed more strength and his body expanded by an additional size. His body's force was extremely frightening and his overwhelming strength instantly struggled out of Shiya's restraints, snapping the rattan. That colossal bulk once more barreled toward Monty.

"Boom."

This was a genuine crushing force. Monty was not a match for the current White Rajah and was sent flying at once. Moreover, this time, he was grievously injured. Most bones in his body were shattered. Even though his body was tough, he would need a longer recuperation period.

The White Rajah's strength, even in one single blow, was extremely terrifying.

"There's something fishy about that statue indeed!"

Merlin had still not yet moved. He could sense the oddity of that statue. It looked like the White Rajah must have unleased some special technique where it enhanced the White Rajah's strength.

Currently, the White Rajah's strength had been boosted. Even with Monty and Shiya joining forces, they were no match for him.

"Swoosh."

The White Rajah's gaze turned toward Merlin. Although Merlin had not attacked, the White Rajah could see that Merlin was the leader in this group of intruders. Furthermore, the White Rajah could sense a formidable, dangerous force from Merlin as if he was a fatal threat to the White Rajah.

"No matter who you are, you've offended my dignity and must die!"

The White Rajah thundered toward Merlin immediately, his massive body filled with immense pressure. The wind battered Merlin's face. Even before the White Rajah had reached Merlin, Merlin could already feel the tremendous pressure coming off him.

Merlin lightly shut his eyes and said softly, "Blood-eye Dragon, shapeshift!"

"Rumble."

Instantly, a valiant force surged up to the sky. Merlin's body expanded swiftly and an enormous bulk emerged, bursting with explosive, suppressive strength. In particular, the pair of wings at his back spread out at once, filled with a repressive aura.

"Let's see if your White Rajah bloodline or my Blood-eye Dragon is stronger!"

Merlin's voice boomed like thunder, echoing throughout the castle. He stepped forward heavily and a huge crack split the ground, causing the entire castle to quake.

"Swoosh."

Merlin rushed forward suddenly, meeting the White Rajah head-on. The Blood-eye Dragon's will deep in his consciousness was snarling excitedly. A high-tier almighty beast's dignity could not tolerate any blasphemy. Any blasphemers must pay a disastrous price!

"Roar!"

A furious snarl, just like a dragon's cry, erupted from Merlin's mouth. Waves of energy rolled forward. Before the two almighty beasts had collided, their surroundings were already reduced to a mess.

"Bang."

Finally, the two almighty beasts crashed into one another. Dust and dirt soared as an invisible shockwave spread in all directions. Above the ancient castle, there seemed to form two almighty beasts, filled with a dreadful force.

"How powerful!"

At this moment, whether it was the Tyrian Rhino King or Monty and the rest, they were astounded by the terrifying energy they felt from those two. After the White Rajah was enhanced by the statue, he could forcibly be on par with a full-shifting contender in terms of strength.

Therefore, this clash was equivalent to two full-shifting contenders taking on each other head-on!

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Chapter 977: Full-Shifter I

"Boom."

Collisions rang out one after another. It was the first time Merlin had met such a close match. His entire body thrilled as his blood raced. The Blood-eye Dragon's will in his Awareness roared excitedly.

The Blood-eye Dragon was originally the main predator in the era when the almighty beasts were rampant. It had a bad temper and was cruel and horrible. Once it started, it was bound to tear the enemy to pieces.

Therefore, only by fighting could the Blood-eye Dragon truly be content. Only by fighting could the Blood-eye Dragon's potential be stimulated. Now, Merlin was currently stuck at the stage between the forth-form and full-shifting. However, with Merlin's position, he did not lack Nourishment Ponds at all. What he lacked was the spark to evolve into a full-shifter.

Merlin only needed to comprehend and thoroughly stimulate the almighty beast's will for the evolution to start. Now, after colliding with the evenly matched White Rajah, Merlin's Blood-eye Dragon's will was gradually stimulated.

"Bang bang bang."

Collision after collision, the surroundings were destroyed, and even the castle was crumbling. The destructive power of a battle between two full-shifters was extremely terrifying.

"How frightening. This is the Deputy Team Leader's real strength? He isn't just comparable to a full-shifter. He could even suppress some full-shifters!"

"As expected of a high-tier almighty beast bloodline. The Blood-eye Dragon bloodline is indeed extraordinary. The Blood-eye Dragon is an apex predator and an almighty beast with terrifying destructive power. Fighting is its gift. Hehe, the Deputy Team Leader's momentum is getting stronger. The White Rajah is in danger."

Cerberus said eerily. Although no one liked him, they knew that what he said was true. It seemed that the White Rajah and Merlin were evenly matched but Merlin was gaining momentum and had not weakened at all. If this continued, the White Rajah would surely lose.

"Roar…"

Merlin roared. In his Awareness, the Blood-eye Dragon's will seemed to have fully regained consciousness, turning into a huge magical dragon. A sarcoma grew on its forehead and slowly beat like a heart.

"So, this is full-shifting…"

Merlin felt the change of the Blood-eye Dragon's will after the repeated collisions. Only then did he learn the mystery of full-shifting. It turned out that it was necessary to completely revive the Blood-eye Dragon's will.

However, the moment when the Blood-eye Dragon regained its consciousness would also be when it was the most powerful. For the Host, it meant that his consciousness could very likely be swallowed up by the Blood-eye Dragon.

Becoming a full-shifter represented the moment a Host was most vulnerable as there was a possibility of death. Therefore, although there were many Hosts, there were very few who had truly achieved full-shifting as the almighty beast's will was too strong. Once it fully awakened, the Host would be in danger.

However, Merlin was special. He was not afraid of threats from the almighty beast's will. Therefore, he no longer suppressed the Blood-eye Dragon's will and completely released it.

Feeling Merlin's strength growing, the White Rajah also felt miserable. He used the statues he had built as a special method to make himself as powerful as a full-shifter while he was in the range of the White Rajah City's statues.

However, the price was heavy and would not last long. If he continued like this, he would only be defeated. There was no way out.

"I can't let his momentum increase any further."

The White Rajah gritted his teeth and a terrifying aura burst out from his body. It seemed to faintly coincide with the shadow on the statue.

"Grand Unity Elephantus, kill!"

The White Gajah roared. It was as if thousands of giant elephants were forming a stampede. As large as a mountain, it charged toward Merlin madly.

"Crack."

The statue closely related to the White Rajah emitted cracking sound and cracks spread out like a spider web. The White Rajah's power had exceeded his limit. He was fighting as if his life depended on it.

"Marvelous!"

Merlin needed a strong opponent to thoroughly stimulate the ferocity of the Blood-eye Dragon's will so he could become a full-shifter. Now, the White Rajah, who was desperately fighting against him, was the perfect opponent.

As a result, Merlin did not step back at all. He growled and his huge body dashed toward the White Rajah.

"Boom."

With another vicious hit, the flesh on Merlin's body tore apart and his entire body flew backward. His insides became an overwhelming mess.

The White Rajah was equally ragged. He seemed to have used a special method to transfer the damage onto the statue. As a result, the cracks on the statue increased as if it would collapse at any time.

"You're the first to have pushed me this far but you'll die today!"

The White Rajah emitted bloodlust. He had always been cruel and bloodthirsty and only looked kind in front of Ririya. However, at this moment, the White Rajah was completely revealing his terrifying true nature.

"Is that so?"

Merlin calmed down at this time. Although he was bleeding and was covered in blood, his eyes were full of smiles.

"Thump."

"Thump."

"Thump."

The strange sound of a beating heart rang in his ears. At this point, a sarcoma also grew on Merlin's forehead, which was suffused with yellow pus and ready to burst at any time.

The sound of the beating heart came from the sarcoma on Merlin's forehead.

"Thump."

Finally, the sarcoma burst and fresh blood spattered. It was like an exceptional beast was born. The terrifying beast's roar rang throughout heaven and earth.

"Boom."

Merlin's head was still left. At this moment, it began to change into an ugly dragon's head. Finally, he started to evolve after his fourth-form shifting.

"Fifth-form shifting!"

"Heavens, the Deputy Team Leader has evolved to the fifth-form. That's full-shifting! Wouldn't the high-tier almighty beast devour him?"

"A full-shifter. He became a full-shifter. What a terrifying aura!"

Everyone was shocked. Full-shifters were not rare but most were low-tier almighty beast bloodlines. Since there were many low-tier almighty beast bloodlines, they had the advantage in numbers, so they naturally presented the majority of full-shifters.

Next was mid-tier almighty beast bloodlines but there were very few such full-shifters.

As for high-tier almighty beast bloodlines, even those who possessed high-tier almighty beast bloodlines were pitiful in number, much less those who became full-shifters.

Now, Merlin had evolved into a full-shifter. Although it was only the beginning, if there was enough nutrition, he would quickly undergo a complete evolution.

A high-tier almighty beast full-shifter could influence the entire situation of the Holy Dragon Empire.

"Full-shifting? How could that be? Why didn't you get devoured by the Blood-eye Dragon's will?"

The most frightened and shocked person was undoubtedly the White Rajah. He felt Merlin's terrifying aura, overpowering his own. This was a phenomenon that was caused by an absolute difference in rank.

"No, you mustn't be allowed to complete your transformation!"

The White Rajah immediately made up his mind and charged toward Merlin again. Rumor had it that a person was their weakest the moment they became a full-shifter. He still had a chance.

"Protect the Deputy Team Leader!"

Iza shouted. She also knew that Merlin would be the weakest when becoming a full-shifter. However, they could not resist the White Rajah at all. At that time, Cerberus hesitated.

"That d*mned three-headed mutt. Just wait until the Deputy Team Leader gets through this crisis. I'll make sure that you pay."

Iza said maliciously. She did not hesitate to lunge toward the White Rajah. With her physique that was fearless of attacks, she forcefully resisted the White Rajah's impact.

However, it was only before the White Rajah that Iza realized how terrifying he was. She could not stop him at all. Trying to forcefully block him would only get herself killed!

At that time, Iza's expression changed greatly but it was too late. She could not escape anymore…

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Chapter 978: Full-Shifter II

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Before the threat of death, Iza's body began to tremble. The White Rajah's terrifying aura was pressing down on her. As long as she was locked down, she would not be spared.

"Deputy Team Leader…"

Currently, Iza wanted to look back at Merlin but she was locked by the White Rajah's frightening aura and did not dare to move. Therefore, she could only silently wait for the impact of the White Rajah's attack.

"Die!"

The White Rajah was like a mountain that was madly crashing into her. Shiya and the others also realized that Iza had most likely met her doom but there was nothing they could do.

"Roar…"

Suddenly, behind Iza, Merlin roared and the terrifying soundwave spread in all directions, stunning even the White Rajah. However, the White Rajah was comparable to a regular full-shifter, so he quickly came back to his senses and continued to charge toward Iza.

"How dare you!"

Merlin growled. Although he was still some distance away from Iza and could not save her at all, his forehead revealed a bloody vertical eye after the ugly sarcoma burst open.

This crimson vertical eye fiercely emitted a beam of red light which immediately enveloped the White Rajah's huge body. A nasty grin appeared on Merlin's face.

"This… What's going on?"

The White Rajah's body immediately stopped. His face flushed bright red and all his blood vessels protruded out as if they would explode at any time.

Moreover, the feeling of terror caused the White Rajah dread. He looked at Merin with horror and realized that this was a Supreme Talent. This was the Supreme Talent Merlin had obtained after becoming a full-shifter.

Generally, almighty beast bloodlines had natural abilities. However, these abilities would only awaken when the person had become a full-shifter.

Merlin had just undergone an evolution. Although his body had already fully-shifted, he had yet to replenish nourishment, so he was still far inferior to a true full-shifter. However, his Supreme Talent was not affected in any way.

The Blood-eye Dragon was called the "blood-eye" because of this crimson eye. This was one of the Blood-eye Dragon's strongest abilities. Its main ability was to control blood.

It could control the blood in the body of any almighty beast. The greater the power difference, the stronger the control. Now, Merlin was already a full-shifter and his Supreme Talent finally awakened, instantly controlling the blood in the White Rajah's body. With this ability, the White Rajah could not resist at all.

"Split!"

Merlin shouted. Immediately, a trace of pain flashed across the White Rajah's face. Then, blood began to bubble on the surface of his body uncontrollably. Soon, the White Rajah became a beast covered with blood as he roared in pain.

Merlin shook his head and continued. "Explode!"

"Bang bang bang."

Waves of popping sounded from the White Rajah's body. At the same time, the tough skin and flesh burst from the inside. Blood splashed everywhere, creating a bloody scene.

The blood in the White Rajah's body exploded under Merlin's control. It was difficult to break the White Rajah's defense from the outside but it was easy from the inside.

The White Rajah's blood vessels burst. No matter how strong he was, after losing so much blood, there was only a dead-end for him. The life force in his body disappeared rapidly but he still cast a glance at Ririya behind him. He seemed to want to say something and opened his mouth but he did not say anything in the end.

"Thump."

The White Rajah's huge body fell. Blood splashed out, suspending in the air, creating a bloody fog. The vertical eye on Merlin's forehead swiftly shot another ray of light like a huge mouth that absorbed the White Rajah's blood.

Soon, the White Rajah's blood was completely absorbed by Merlin. The White Rajah was a peak fourth-form shifter and was infinitely close to becoming a full-shifter. He had relied on the statue to rival other full-shifters.

Therefore, his blood also contained terrifying power. Merlin's Blood-eye could not only control blood but also absorb the powerful energy in the blood. Therefore, it could quickly supplement the energy needed after full-shifting.

Devour. Devour madly!

Merlin did not know how many Nourishment Pond formulae or the amount of time needed to absorb enough energy to support full-shifting if he only used the Nourishment Pond.

However, the Blood-eye Supreme Talent could rapidly break down and refine the energy in the blood. Therefore, Merlin did not even need a Nourishment Pond. This was the terror of the Blood-eye Dragon's Supreme Talent.

Rumor had it that the Blood-eye Dragon was a ferocious monster that represented killing, fear, and bloody events in the era of the almighty beasts. Wherever it went, it left behind a bloody path. Moreover, its fighting capacity was also very persistent and it grew stronger the longer it fought. This might be closely related to its Supreme Talent.

If he was injured, he could immediately recover by devouring some blood and after becoming a full-shifter, he could continue to evolve and grow stronger. Devouring enough almighty beast blood was another way of evolution.

Therefore, the more the Blood-eye Dragon killed, the stronger it became!

Merlin used the Blood-eye to devour the White Rajah's blood, causing the body to dry up rapidly. When the final drop of blood was sucked dry, the life force on Merlin's body became stronger.

However, he had not fully supplemented the energy needed for full-shifting.

"Crack."

At this moment, the statue in White Rajah City that seemed to be closely related to the White Rajah collapsed after his death, frightening the people in White Rajah City.

"The White Rajah's statue collapsed. Is the White Rajah dead?"

"Even if he isn't dead, he must've met a strong enemy. White Rajah City is going to change again…"

The people in White Rajah City were only alarmed but did not do anything else. After all, they had no positive feelings for the ferocious White Rajah. Even if the White Rajah died, they would be very happy.

"Deputy Team Leader, there's one more!"

Shiya seemed unable to resist any longer. She was still holding on to the Tyrian Rhino King. The Tyrian Rhino King saw Merlin had become a full-shifter and awaken such a strange and terrible Supreme Talent. Furthermore, the White Rajah was dead, so he had no more will to fight. He struggled frantically in hopes that he could escape but was pinned down by Shiya.

"Swoosh."

Merlin's gaze locked onto the Tyrian Rhino King. Merlin's eyes appeared very calm but it caused the Tyrian Rhino King's scalp to tingle. A feeling of extreme danger formed in his heart.

"Great full-shifter, I'm willing to follow you and become your most loyal guard. Please don't kill me…"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly felt his blood rushing throughout his body and he could no longer speak.

"Explode!"

Merlin did not hesitate at all. He had just become a full-shifter and did not have enough energy. How would he let go of the Tyrian Rhino King, a fourth-form shifter?

"Bang bang bang."

The Tyrian Rhino King's blood vessels burst instantly and exploded into a bloody mess. Merlin's Blood-eye's light shrouded the Tyrian Rhino King and began to quickly devour his blood. Soon, the Tyrian Rhino King's body also became withered.

Seeing the fates of the White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King, who had been sucked dry and turned into mummies, Iza and the others felt a chill rising from the soles of their feet.

This was especially true for Cerberus. He had been indifferent when he was aware of Merlin's danger. Upon imagining Merlin's ruthlessness, Cerberus felt a chill.

"That's right, I'll capture Ririya. She looks somewhat pretty and chatted amiably with the Deputy Team Leader before. The Deputy Team Leader will surely like her. Maybe he'll forgive my previous sins."

Cerberus was truly afraid of Merlin and thought of a way to make amends. Thus, his figure flashed as he rushed at the shocked Ririya.

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Chapter 979: Gold Key I

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"Hehe, little beauty, come here."

Cerberus grinned nastily. His three heads glowed sinisterly as he grabbed Ririya.

Several guards were originally protecting Ririya. However, they saw that the tide had turned and even the White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King had died, so they immediately dispersed in confusion and pulled away from Ririya.

Only one guard gritted his teeth and said, "Lady Ririya, run away quickly and go to Doomsday City. It's safest there."

This guard was not weak and had already reached the third-form but he was no match against Cerberus, who was a fourth-form shifter. His neck was bitten off in one go by the Three-headed Dog and blood spurted in an arc.

"Haha, you can't escape!"

Cerberus grabbed Ririya with a flash of lust in his eyes. He had always been lecherous and he also took a liking to Ririya. However, to make up for his previous mistakes, he could only bring Ririya to Merlin.

At this point, Merlin had just finished absorbing the Tyrian Rhino King's blood. His body grew even bigger, becoming a true ancient almighty beast. However, Merlin still had a feeling that this was far from his limit. If he went all out, his body would grow even larger. It might even be larger than a castle or a mountain.

However, he still needed a lot of energy. Even after consuming the blood of the White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King, he found that the energy was still not enough. He had reached the full-shift of his Blood-eye Dragon and the energy needed was several times of an ordinary almighty beast bloodline.

"Deputy Team Leader, this is Ririya. I've caught her for you. Hehe, you can enjoy her as much as you wish."

Cerberus showed a flattering expression after seeing Merlin opening his eyes. He had always been like this. He was shameless and repulsive but he had lived to this day.

"Shameless!"

"Cerberus, you didn't help the Deputy Team Leader before but now you want to fawn over him?"

Shiya and Iza could not tolerate the way Cerberus behaved. If it were not for his usefulness, they would not have suggested Merlin let him join them.

Now, the mission was over but Cerberus had not played any role.

Cerberus did not care about Shiya or Iza at all. They could not do anything to him even if they were disgusted with him but Merlin was different. Now, Merlin had become a full-shifter with his high-tier almighty beast bloodline and might be even stronger than the Team Leader of the Combat Team. He might even be able to challenge the mysterious Minister of Phantom.

For such a terrifying being, Cerberus naturally did his best to fawn over him.

"Whoosh."

Merlin's eyes suddenly opened as he looked at Ririya, who was caught by Cerberus. Presently, Ririya expressed horror as she pointed at Merlin, stammering, "You… You killed Father?"

Merlin ignored Ririya and looked calmly at Cerberus instead. "Before, when I was in danger, you hesitated, didn't you?"

Although Merlin's tone was calm, Cerberus immediately broke out in cold sweat and fell to his knees. "Deputy Team Leader, I… I hesitated a little. Please forgive me, Deputy Team Leader! To make up for my mistakes, I've caught Ririya instead of letting her escape."

At this point, Cerberus did not care about his dignity anymore. He already saw Merlin's ruthlessness with his own eyes. Before such a person, he had to admit his mistake voluntarily and not make any excuses.

"Is that so? Capturing Ririya is indeed a merit. Fine, I'll give you a small punishment."

Hearing that it would only be a small punishment, Cerberus finally breathed a long sigh of relief and rejoiced in his heart. Fortunately, he saw the opportunity and watched the situation carefully and knew that Merlin favored Ririya. Otherwise, he would have been doomed this time.

"I'll let you make one last contribution to my full-shifter form!"

As Merlin spoke, the crimson vertical eye on his forehead immediately shot out a beam of light, shrouding Cerberus.

Hearing this, Cerberus was greatly shocked and immediately fell back. He cried, "Deputy Team Leader, have mercy. I won't dare to do that anymore…"

However, before his words were finished, he was enveloped by a bloody light. His blood vessels burst one after another and he let out mournful cries which even made Iza and Shiya, who always hated Cerberus, to shiver.

"Hum."

After obtaining the blood energy from Cerberus, Merlin felt "satisfied" for the first time. This also meant that Merlin had completely achieved the state of a full-shifter. He no longer had a weak period nor any need to rely on the Nourishment Pond.

"The Blood-eye Dragon's will has grown even stronger. It would've dominated an ordinary person but in my Illusory World, the Blood-eye Dragon would pose no threat to me even if it were a hundred times stronger than it is now."

In the depths of his Awareness, Merlin clearly "saw" the enhanced Blood-eye Dragon that had wanted to completely awaken the moment he became a full-shifter. However, it was instantly suppressed by the Illusory World. Now, it shivered in the depths of his Awareness and did not dare to have any other intention at all.

Otherwise, Merlin's Illusory World would devour the Blood-eye Dragon's will at any moment. However, the almighty beast's power in his body still needed to rely on the Blood-eye Dragon, so he did not do anything to the Blood-eye Dragon yet.

"Deputy Team Leader, I'm afraid the movements here attracted the attention of Doomsday City. Even though Doomsday City is very far from here, if we delay any longer, we may end up losing more than we gain. We've already completed the mission, after all."

Shiya said in a low voice.

"Completed the mission? That's not necessarily true!"

Only Merlin knew that killing the White Rajah did not complete the actual mission at all. His purpose was to get a key from the White Rajah for the royal family.

Merlin grabbed the White Rajah's withered body and searched carefully. However, he did not find a key. Merlin's expression soured.

"He didn't carry it with him. Where would the White Rajah hide such an important item? Perhaps it has already been offered to Doomsday?

Merlin deeply suspected that Doomsday had already obtained the key. In that case, everything they had done so far was wasted.

"No, Phantom's intelligence department won't make any mistakes. The key should still be with the White Rajah. We just don't know where he hid it."

Out of the corner of Merlin's eyes, he saw Ririya's pale face. She was trembling. Merlin's brutal killing of Cerberus earlier had shocked her. After all, she was just an ordinary girl who had not even inherited the White Rajah's almighty beast bloodline.

"Ririya, don't be afraid, Cerberus is already dead. As for your father, we didn't know each other personally. We just walked our paths. I had to kill him. How about this? Think carefully about which place the White Rajah cared about the most when he was alive. If you bring me there and I find the item I'm looking for, I'll release you and let you safely return to Doomsday City."

Merlin knew that without the White Rajah, Ririya would not be sheltered in Doomsday City if she went there and her life would be very difficult in the future. The best scenario for a young girl like her would be for a big shot to take a fancy to her and become his lover, which would be safer. Otherwise, her fate would be extremely miserable in troubled times.

It was not uncommon for noble ladies and madams to be plundered by robbers and abused and humiliated.

"I won't tell you anything."

Ririya gritted her teeth tightly. She looked at Merlin while holding back her terror.

"What a stubborn person…"

Merlin shook his head. It was too easy to deal with an ordinary person.

"Tell me, which place was the White Rajah most concerned about."

Merlin's little remaining Mind Power did not affect a fourth-form shifter but it was more than enough to "hypnotize" Ririya, an ordinary person.

Under the influence of Merlin's Mind Power, Ririya's eyes glazed and she whispered, "Father's most important place is the underground secret chamber!"

"Take me there."

Ririya obeyed Merlin's order like a puppet. She turned around and started to wobble unsteadily toward the castle.

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Chapter 980: Gold Key II

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All the people in the castle had run away, leaving it empty.

"All of you, guard the entrance. No one is allowed to enter."

Merlin said to Shiya and the others. He was very curious toward the royal family's key, so he naturally would not allow anyone else to see it.

Although Shiya hesitated, Merlin was the Deputy Team Leader. Furthermore, he had become a full-shifter and even Doomsday might not be his match. She naturally did not dare to go against Merlin's orders and guarded the entrance with Iza and the others.

"Ririya, take me to the White Rajah's secret chamber."

Merlin knew that some aristocrats liked to hide treasures in the secret chamber. If the White Rajah hid the key, it would be in the secret chamber.

Controlled by Merlin's Mind Power, Ririya dazedly took Merlin deep into the castle. They passed by several corridors before finally arriving at a wall, seemingly a dead end.

"Rumble."

The mechanism on the wall activated and a path opened on the ground. Below were stone stairs leading toward an unknown place.

"Looks like the secret chamber is just below here."

Merlin was not afraid. It was very safe with Ririya leading the way. Besides, with his current strength, no obstacles would pose a problem.

This stone stairway was very long and they walked for half an hour before finally arriving at the secret chamber. Along the way, Merlin discovered several traps but with Ririya's lead, none of the traps were activated.

"No one can open this secret chamber. It was my father who brought me here last time."

The stone door in front of the secret chamber did not have any mechanisms and could only be opened by the White Rajah. Even Ririya was helpless.

"We're already here. That's not a problem at all."

Merlin looked at the stone door. With a roar, his body began to shapeshift. However, it was only a portion of his body. A narrow passage like this could not accommodate Merlin's huge body after full-shifting.

"Boom."

Merlin's morphed arm slammed the stone door. He was now a full-shifter. Even if he only used one-tenth of his strength, he was much stronger than the White Rajah.

Thus, with just one hit, cracks appeared on the stone door like a spider web, rapidly spreading outward.

"Crumble."

Finally, the stone door collapsed into gravel, falling to the ground and revealing a wide secret chamber.

"Go in."

Merlin brought Ririya into the secret chamber. The secret chamber appeared spacious, with boxes of precious stones placed around.

"Who would've thought that the White Rajah had this hobby?"

Merlin looked at the precious stones curiously. Why would the great White Rajah keep these things?

"Father prepared these for my dowry. He told me before when I get married, he would prepare the largest dowry for me."

Merlin noticed that Ririya's expression seemed unstable as if remembering the White Rajah would cause her to awaken from Merlin's Mind Power's control at any time.

Merlin shook his head. The White Rajah may be very harsh and even cruel to others but he provided for his daughter as much as he could.

The gemstones in this secret chamber were worthless to Merlin. He was not looking for these sparkling, useless gems but the royal family's key.

Something that the royal family was looking for would not be simple. Otherwise, they would not specifically ask Merlin to find it.

"It's not here. There's no key at all."

Merlin had searched the entire secret chamber but did not find any trace of a key. Could the White Rajah have given the key to Doomsday?

"If he gave it to Doomsday, then that complicates things."

Merlin thought about the report regarding Doomsday. When Doomsday first rose to power, the royal family had sent three mid-tier almighty beast full-shifters but none of them returned. From then on, he climbed to the top of the greatest rebel army and even now, the royal family did not dare to make any move against Doomsday. It showed how terrifying Doomsday was.

Furthermore, the information regarding Doomsday was very vague. Since Doomsday rarely appeared, it was unknown if he had a mid-tier or high-tier almighty beast bloodline or was a Host.

Phantom's Intelligence Team even had a long-term mission to find out details regarding Doomsday. However, up until now, it had not been successful. Furthermore, Merlin was also slightly apprehensive of Doomsday.

"Ririya, have you ever seen the White Rajah obtain a key?"

At this time, Merlin could only ask Ririya. However, he knew that she would not know anything. The White Rajah rarely told Ririya important matters.

"Key? I've never seen one before. However, the last time Father brought me here, he told me that he keeps some of the most important things in a secret place in the chamber."

"Oh? Where is it? Take me there."

Merlin's eyes brightened. He had never thought that Ririya would know something so important. The White Rajah trusted his daughter the most to have told her such important information.

Ririya went to an inconspicuous box and then tapped it nine times.

"Click."

Under the box, a small hole suddenly appeared. It seemed to hide something inside.

Merlin did not hesitate and stepped forward. He searched inside with his hand and quickly found a wooden box as well as some precious materials. Upon closer observation, he found that they were some Nourishment Pond formulae.

Besides that, there was also a letter to Ririya telling her that the White Rajah had hidden a large fortune at a certain place. There were also the materials for a Nourishment Pond and a captured almighty beast's will. If Ririya wanted to have power, she could rely on these things to become a Host.

These were all that the White Rajah had left for Ririya.

"The White Rajah is a good father."

Merlin quietly slotted the letter in Ririya's clothes. He gave the Nourishment Pond formulae a cursory look and memorized them before placing them on Ririya. These were all for Ririya and Merlin had no intention of keeping them.

As for the exquisite wooden box, the White Rajah did not mention it in the letter, proving that it was placed here at the last moment. It should be extremely important.

Thinking of this, Merlin immediately opened the wooden box.

When he opened the box, a dazzling light shot out. Merlin's eyes narrowed. "A gold key?"

In the wooden box was an exquisitely-made gold key.

"A gold key. Could this be what the royal family is looking for?"

Merlin gently picked up the gold key in the wooden box. The key was quite heavy and cold but what surprised Merlin the most was a faint residual aura, which seemed to excite the Blood-eye Dragon's will deep in his Awareness.

"There's more to the gold key that meets the eye!"

Merlin did not know what this key was for but if the royal family was after it, it was not ordinary. He had to study it carefully.

Thus, Merlin kept the gold key and prepared to leave the secret chamber when it suddenly shook.

"Rumble."

The large sound of an impact above the ground spread to the secret chamber. The secret chamber seemed like it would collapse despite being such a long-distance underground, showing how terrifying the shaking on the surface was.

"Did Doomsday personally come?"

Merlin narrowed his eyes. Although he was apprehensive toward Doomsday, he was not afraid.

"Let's go up and see who it is."

Merlin grabbed Ririya and strode out of the secret chamber.

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Chapter 981: The Strongest Form!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

"Bang."

In front of the castle of White Rajah City, a huge gorilla grabbed Monty's large body like he was a toy and smashed him on the ground.

Monty's body after shifting to his fourth-form was already very large but in front of this terrifying gorilla, he was like a dwarf. They could not be compared at all.

"You're so weak! How long is your leader planning to hide? The commander is furious that he killed the White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King. The consequences are very serious."

The huge black gorilla stepped on Monty's body with one foot. Monty was already at death's door and had no strength to resist. This black gorilla was at least a full-shifter and he was not a low-tier almighty beast blood. He was at least a mid-tier almighty beast full-shifter.

"Remember, I'm the Black Gorilla King, the fifth guardian under the commander! Die!"

A cruel grin appeared on the Black Gorilla King's face as he raised his foot. With just one stomp, he could kill Monty.

Iza and Shiya were powerless. They were already badly wounded by the Black Gorilla King and could only watch as Monty approach his death.

"Bang."

Suddenly, the entire ground shook and a crimson figure flashed past, sending the Black Gorilla King's body flying and crashing heavily on the ground.

"Deputy Team Leader?"

"Deputy Team Leader, you're finally back!"

Shiya and Iza expressed joy at seeing the crimson figure, which was Merlin. The Black Gorilla King was too strong. They could not hold him back at all.

"Hehe, you finally came out. It was too boring playing with these little fellas."

The Black Gorilla King was not injured and jumped up from the ground. His red eyes glared intently at Merlin and an invisible killing intent gradually shrouded Merlin.

Merlin glanced at Monty on the ground. His life force was already very weak, so he let Iza and Shiya rescue Monty first. Then, he turned and stared at the gorilla in front of him coldly.

"Black Gorilla King, one of the nine guardians under Doomsday. A mid-tier almighty beast full-shifter who has killed countless people and even destroyed several cities. He especially likes killing sadistically and is the guardian who has killed the most under Doomsday!"

The information appeared in Merlin's mind. This was all information collected by the Intelligence Team. As the greatest rebel, there were naturally strong people gathered under Doomsday.

Among them, the nine guardians were the strongest!

The nine guardians were full-shifters and only three had low-tier almighty beast bloodlines. The remaining six had mid-tier almighty beast bloodlines and were full-shifters. The Black Gorilla King was ranked fifth among the nine guardians and had a mid-tier almighty beast bloodline.

"Deputy Team Leader, be careful. This isn't his strongest form yet."

A solemn look flashed across Shiya's face as she reminded Merlin.

"Haha, you're quite insightful for a little girl. Tsk tsk, although I don't know who you are, it doesn't matter. All of you will die soon anyway!"

The Black Gorilla King licked his lips and grinned nastily.

"The Black Gorilla King? I was waiting for Doomsday to come but since he didn't come, you'll die on his behalf instead!"

Merlin's voice was like the tundra, sending out an endless chill. Then, his body rapidly expanded and grew.

The Black Gorilla King was not at his strongest form but neither was Merlin. After absorbing the blood of the White Rajah, the Tyrian Rhino King, and the Three-headed Dog, Merlin finally reached the peak form of a full-shifter This was the first time he fully released the powerful force in his body without holding back and reached his most powerful form.

"Boom."

Merlin's Blood-eye Dragon's body expanded at least three times and grew even larger than the castle. The Black Gorilla King could only watch helplessly as Merlin's terrifying might pressed down on him.

"This kind of power, how could it be? This is a power that only the commander has!"

The Black Gorilla King was dumbstruck. Seeing Merlin revealing his strongest form, his mind became completely blank. As one of the nine guardians under Doomsday, he was prideful and only obeyed Doomsday's orders. That was because Doomsday had the absolute strength to suppress him.

However, he realized now that Merlin had the strength to fully suppress him as well.

"Die!"

Merlin finally released his strongest form. Each movement seemed like it could rip apart space. His huge body slammed toward the Black Gorilla King.

"Bang."

The Black Gorilla King could not resist at all and was sent flying but Merlin was faster. The wings on his back spread and he caught the Black Gorilla King in mid-air. Then, he viciously threw him on the ground like a toy.

"Boom boom boom."

Although the Black Gorilla King had a strong defense, he could not withstand such a powerful blow from Merlin. Just like what he did toward Monty earlier, the Black Gorilla King could also feel the same helplessness now.

"Blood-eye!"

Merlin stepped on the Black Gorilla King and after seeing that he did not have any strength to resist, the crimson eye on Merlin's forehead suddenly opened before a red light enveloped the Black Gorilla King.

Immediately, the blood in the Black Gorilla King's body began to flow uncontrollably as if his blood vessels would burst and gush out at any moment.

"Talent, Enhance!"

The Black Gorilla King roared and his huge body expanded rapidly. His defense became stronger and his aura became more terrifying. The injury he had just suffered seemed to be swept away.

"A Supreme Talent? Enhance isn't a bad ability!"

Merlin saw that the Black Gorilla King's Supreme Talent was Enhance. It was indeed a good ability. It could improve both strength and defense dramatically in an instant. If it was a fight with an enemy of the same level, then this Talent would be a tiebreaker.

Unfortunately, Merlin had the high-tier Blood-eye Dragon almighty beast and was also a full-shifter. There was a qualitative difference between the Black Gorilla King and Merlin.

Therefore, the Black Gorilla King's Enhance talent was no help to his present situation.

"Explode!"

Merlin did not hesitate and used his Blood Control Talent, detonating the blood in the Black Gorilla King's body. The terrifying explosion blasted the Black Gorilla King from the inside, reducing him to bits of flesh, which was madly devoured by Merlin's crimson eye.

The Black Gorilla King had a mid-tier almighty beast bloodline and was a full-shifter as well as one of Doomsday's nine guardians. The power contained in his blood was difficult to measure and large amounts of energy poured wildly into Merlin's body.

Perhaps it was because of the Blood-eye Dragon's special characteristic. Although Merlin's body had reached the peak of full-shifting, he could still digest the power in the blood. The huge energy directly entered the Blood-eye Dragon's body and turned into blood crystals.

These blood crystals were stored in Merlin's body and could be consumed if he entered a fierce fight. They were equivalent to power storage. This was the Blood-eye Dragon's unique ability. It was not surprising that the Blood-eye Dragon was an ancient beast that was an expert in fighting. Even after battling for several days and nights, it would not feel tired.

It was because these mysterious blood crystals could store power!

"These blood crystals are enough for me to unleash my full power several times."

Merlin had just become a full-shifter, so there were still many Blood-eye Dragon abilities that he was unfamiliar with. There was no doubt that the blood crystal was an ability that was suited for combat. If he was able to store countless energy, what battle would the Blood-eye Dragon be afraid of?

Merlin deeply felt the Blood-eye Dragon's significance. This was a true high-tier almighty beast. This was a true Vipera Dragon that possessed a terrifying Talent.

After killing the Black Gorilla King, Merlin looked at Shiya and Iza.

"How's Monty?"

Merlin asked. There was still the strong smell of blood in the air but Iza and Shiya were used to it and were not surprised.

"Deputy Team Leader, Monty's condition isn't good. He suffers heavy injuries and needs to recover. Otherwise, he might die."

Monty was in a coma now. It was clear that he was severely injured. If not for the fact that the Black Gorilla King wanted to use Monty to lure Merlin out, Monty would have died long ago.

"If he's alive, then there's still hope. The White Rajah and the Tyrian Rhino King are dead and only Doomsday is still guarding a city. He must be furious at their deaths but he won't take it to heart. However, the Black Gorilla King is different. He's one of the nine guardians, one of the most capable subordinates under Doomsday and had also become a full-shifter. If news of his death reaches Doomsday's ears, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for us to leave."

Merlin knew very well that once news of the Black Gorilla King's death spread, Doomsday would take the initiative to personally "meet" Merlin. However, Merlin did not wish to fight Doomsday now.

He always felt that the situation of the world was far from clear. Even Doomsday might just be one of the "chess pieces".

The royal family's strength was unfathomable. Even now, Merlin did not know what the royal family was doing. Therefore, he did not want to clash with the top of the rebel army until he was sure of the situation.

"Take Monty. We're leaving White Rajah City now!"

Merlin decided to let Shiya take Monty and leave White Rajah City. This battle was bound to spread quickly to all parties.

Meanwhile, Merlin would officially become one of the top contenders who could influence the situation!

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Chapter 982: Doomsday I

The hall was luxurious and exquisite. Even the ground was inlaid with crystals. The magnificent hall exuded soft glow that made everyone feel righteous, warm, and filled with the aura of light.

At the front of the hall was a young man dressed in oriental robes. He looked very youthful and almost demonically handsome. His eyes, however, was a faint shade of crimson. He looked breathtaking yet sinister.

"Your Majesty, the Black Gorilla King is dead!"

Below him, an old man with a slender body and hoarse voice reported respectfully.

Who would have thought that in such a dazzling hall filled with the aura of light, the person seated on the throne was Doomsday, a notorious murderer and one of the top rebel army leaders in the Holy City Empire?

"He's dead? Did Farron act personally?"

Doomsday, who was seated on the throne, did not show any fluctuations in his tone. It was as if nothing could rouse his interest.

The old man below shook his head bitterly. After all, he knew who Farron was. Farron was the most important minister in the entire Holy Dragon Empire, the Minister of Phantom. Not only did Farron have complete control over the Holy Dragon City's intelligence but he also held the ears of the royal family. Why would he want to leave Holy Dragon City?

However, it seemed that only Farron could have killed the Black Gorilla King so effortlessly.

"Your Majesty, it's not Farron but a Deputy Combat Team Leader from the Holy Dragon Empire's Phantom Ministry. This person's name is Leon. He was the son of Count Stanwin from Boulder City but later joined Phantom and killed Orsato, which made him the Deputy Team Leader of Phantom's Combat Team. This time, it appears that the White Rajah had obtained something that belongs to the royal family though he didn't report it. Nonetheless, the royal family dispatched a combat squad and successfully assassinated the White Rajah. The Black Gorilla King was also killed by Leon. We've never noticed this person before but…"

The old man did not continue to speak. Leon had appeared out of nowhere. There had not been much information about Leon in the past but he managed to rise like a phoenix and kill the Black Gorilla King. Now, he had become a top-level contender who could tilt the balance in the Holy Dragon Empire.

Someone who was able to vanquish the Black Gorilla King had to be on par with the mighty existences such as Doomsday or Minister Farron. Therefore, from now onward, Leon would be investigated thoroughly.

"Leon? What almighty beast blood does he have?"

Doomsday, who was seated high up in his throne, finally revealed a slight fluctuation in his tone. He was interested to know about Leon.

"Your Majesty, according to our investigation, Leon didn't inherit any almighty beast bloodline. Instead, he's a Host!"

"A Host?"

Doomsday on the throne crooked an eyebrow. Everyone knew the drawback of becoming a Host. Achieving the level of a full-shifter was practically a graveyard for Hosts. As soon as they attempted a full-shift, they would be engulfed by the almighty beasts' will.

Very few Hosts would succeed. Even if they did, it was probably because the will belonged to a very weak almighty beast. However, anyone who could kill the Black Gorilla King must be at least a top mid-tier almighty beast!

"Your Majesty, it gets even more shocking. Leon's almighty beast is a high-tier almighty beast – the Blood-eyed Dragon. It's one of the top-ranked creatures among the ancient high-tier almighty beasts and belongs under the class of Vipera Dragons!"

"A Blood-eyed Dragon?"

Doomsday stood up abruptly from his throne and a strange color flitted across his eyes.

"Very good. Not only is he comparable to Farron but he's also a powerful Host. I haven't met such an interesting opponent in a long time. I want to meet him personally."

As soon as Doomsday finished speaking, his body transformed into a crimson mist. Then, at an inconceivable speed, he disappeared without a trace.

Only the old man was left in the hall. He could only shake his head and smile bitterly. Nevertheless, since Doomsday was going, the old man was not too worried. No matter how powerful Leon might be, as long as Doomsday showed his hand, it would not be a problem.

…

On the wide road, two carriages were rushing ahead at top speed. In the carriages were Merlin and his team.

Merlin was returning from White Rajah City. When they got to a safe place, he let Ririya off the carriage.

"Go, no one can control your destiny. Only you can determine your own destiny!"

Merlin knew that this development of events would become the most pivotal turning point in Ririya's life. A strong-willed person would rise. Perhaps, Merlin might be able to see Ririya again.

As for a weak-willed person, they would completely crumble, losing the confidence and will to live. Destiny was something that each person held in their two hands.

"Remember, you're the master of your destiny…"

Merlin's voice drifted further and further away. After an hour, Ririya had groggily emerged from her stupor. In her mind, scenes of what occurred in White Rajah City began to flash.

"Father…"

Ririya was extremely frightened. In this wilderness, there were no guards and nobody she knew. Even White Rajah City had turned into ruins. She was just a delicate girl who did not inherit any almighty beast bloodline. In such a troubled world, she would only be swallowed by others.

Suddenly, Ririya found a letter on her lap. Opening it, she saw that it was a letter left by her father. After reading the content of the letter, Ririya burst into tears.

It turned out that her father had made all the necessary preparations for her.

"Remember, you're the master of your destiny…"

In the depths of Ririya's mind, the message echoed. Ririya turned her gaze into the distance. She knew that the powerful man who killed her father had spared her. He had not been remotely interested in the treasure her father left behind in his letter.

"Maybe you're too confident. One day, I'll defeat you. I'll master my destiny!"

Ririya bit her lips tightly. Her eyes turned resolute as she walked steadfastly toward Doomsday City. Only there, she had hopes of using the treasure her father had left behind to become a great existence!

However, grasping one's destiny would be a road filled with tribulations…

In the carriage, Merlin suddenly opened his eyes and his face curved into an unbidden smile. Iza looked confused whereas Shiya appeared hesitant as though she could guess the reason behind Merlin's smile.

"Deputy Team Leader, that Ririya, why did you let her go?"

Although Shiya was a woman, she had been part of Phantom for a long time so she was not soft-hearted. Someone like Ririya who knew that Merlin had killed her father, should rightfully be eliminated.

However, not only did Merlin spared her life but he also escorted her to safety. It was also impossible to say that Merlin was being merciful because the murderous aura on his body was so overpowering that it even intimidated Shiya to some extent. Even if the battle with the Black Gorilla King had destroyed the entire White Rajah City, Merlin would not have batted an eyelid. So, how could a person like him be merciful?

Merlin glanced at Shiya and shook his head. "Destiny is difficult to predict. What's an extra person or two? Perhaps, this world would become more interesting."

Whether or not Shiya and the others understood, Merlin did not explain himself further. He did not have a special reason for letting Ririya go. It was simply a gut-feeling. Merlin also wanted to see, after this innocent and carefree girl encountered such a life-changing event, would she be able to grasp her destiny?

As for worries over Ririya's revenge, Merlin was not at all concerned. He was a powerful existence capable of challenging a Latitude Cosmos, why would he worry about an unknown girl?

"Let's go. We'll return to Holy Dragon City a little earlier than planned. We shouldn't be too far from Holy Dragon City now."

Merlin had escorted Ririya to a place far from Doomsday City and away from all the chaotic places. It was also near Holy Dragon City. Thus, whichever choice Ririya made might eventually change her destiny.

The carriage continued to speed ahead. They could almost see the outline of a gigantic city. Holy Dragon City came within view so everyone heaved a breath of relief.

This mission was truly filled with ups and downs. Despite a series of dangerous situations, they finally managed to escape relatively unscathed. Upon thinking about the generous reward this mission would bring, Shiya, Iza, and even the heavily-injured Monty felt extremely elated.

"In another half an hour, we'll be back at… Wait, something is wrong. Who's that?"

Merlin looked up into the sky abruptly. The carriage was instantly wrecked. Without hesitation, Merlin quickly shapeshifted.

"Boom."

The originally clear sky suddenly turned crimson. A strange sinister aura permeated the air. Then, a gigantic palm appeared in the crimson sky that seemed determined to smash Merlin's carriage into pieces.

"Roar…"

Merlin's body swelled rapidly. The Blood-eye Dragon's will snarled ferociously in Merlin Awareness, seemingly sensing a threatening power.

"Crack."

Merlin used all his strength to stir up a massive gale with his claws. The Blood-eye Dragon also possessed the power of the wind. However, at this moment, it was completely incapable of resisting this gigantic crimson palm. Powerless, the gale collapsed and even his claws were snapped.

"Blood-eye!"

Merlin did not panic. The Blood-eye on his forehead immediately released a crimson beam. The blood crystals went to work. The two broken claws were quickly regenerated with amazing speed, visible to the naked eye. The regenerated claws were perfectly formed.

In some sense, a Blood-eye Dragon with blood crystals was close to immortal. As long as there were blood crystals, the Blood-eye Dragon would not die.

Merlin's Blood-eye covered the gigantic crimson palm and finally showed its strength. The gigantic crimson palm vibrated violently and vanished with a massive bang.

"Not bad, indeed a high-tier almighty beast!"

After the gigantic crimson palm vanished, a bloody mist gradually appeared behind a red cloud. It then began to coalesce into an unfamiliar figure, standing in mid-air, regarding Merlin with a hostile gaze.

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Chapter 983: Doomsday II

Merlin was fully-shifted, and his untamed ferociousness rose into the air. He was however stunned to discover that the figure standing beneath the blood-red clouds had yet to shapeshift. This figure remained in his human-form which exceeded Merlin's expectations.

"He's definitely not just an ordinary full-shifter!"

At that point, Merlin was only aware that full-shifters were the most supreme existences in the Almighty Beast world. After achieving full-shift, he did not know whether there were more degrees of differentiation.

The Black Gorilla King was a full-shifter, so was Orsato and Merlin. Yet, there was a world of difference between each of them. Therefore, there were skill-gaps between full-shifters, which were very pronounced.

"You're Leon? Not bad, you really have the Blood-eye Dragon's bloodline…"

This figure seemed to walk on air as he made his way towards Merlin.

"Blood-eye!"

Merlin's gaze steeled. The blood-red vertical eye on his forehead once again shot a crimson beam at the looming figure.

"Boom."

The crimson beam shrouded the figure, which collapsed instantly. Nevertheless, the blood-red clouds emerged again, as well as hundreds and thousands of crimson figures.

"There's no use. Your high-level almighty beast bloodline is indeed powerful, but just a little lacking. Regardless, this small deficiency means that you are unable to stand against me! Now, you'd better follow me back obediently and let me study you for a bit. A Host with the will of a high-level almighty beast, who is a full-shifter. It has been a long time since a person as interesting as you appeared, haha…"

Laughter rang from every direction. It was impossible to differentiate which was real and which was false, or perhaps, all of them were false.

Merlin looked at the blood-red clouds swirling in the sky. He had already guessed who this person was.

"Doomsday, I guess you came personally!"

Merlin had an inkling in his heart. Seeing the swathe of blood-red clouds, he knew that Doomsday was the newcomer. Previously, Merlin thought that once he became a full-shifter, he would become one of the top existences in the Holy Dragon Empire.

At that moment, he had indeed become a full-shifter. In terms of ability, he was certainly top-notch. However, compared to Doomsday, there was still an unbridgeable gap. Perhaps, upon achieving full-shift, there was a whole new realm that Merlin did not know of.

"Roar…"

Merlin attacked every crimson figure frantically. His immense power pierced through the blood-red clouds without difficulty. However, no matter how much strength he wielded, including the Blood-eye, he was unable to inflict any kind of damage on the blood-red clouds. He could not even identify who the real Doomsday was.

"It's useless. You may be powerful, but you still have a long way to go."

Doomsday's voice boomed again. Following that, the blood-red clouds began to tumble wildly and transformed into multiple tentacles that swiftly wrapped around Merlin's full-shifted body.

These tentacles formed from crimson beams contained astonishing might. Merlin was completely unable to free himself. This was the first time Merlin was in such a helpless situation since becoming a Fourth-form shifter. It was sheer inability to wield his abilities.

"Doomsday!"

Merlin could feel the danger creeping up to him. These blood-red clouds were perhaps Doomsday's full ability, but Merlin's current abilities were insufficient to break through them.

"If danger comes, I'll just have to give it my all."

Merlin closed his eyes slightly. The strongest ability he could mobilize was not the power of the fully-shifted Blood-eye Dragon, but instead the Illusory World in the depths of his Awareness.

However, once he mobilized the Illusory World, the will of the entire Almighty Beast world would most likely descend upon him. At that juncture, he was not sure whether his Illusory World could survive the onslaught.

Thus, unless he had no other choice, Merlin would not even consider mobilizing the Illusory World's power.

"Go to sleep."

Doomsday's voice resounded from every direction once again and echoed endlessly among the blood-red clouds.

"Thump".

Following Doomsday's command, Shiya, Iza, and Monty all slumped to the ground and had seemingly fallen into a deep sleep. Merlin also felt waves of drowsiness attacking his consciousness, but the Mind Power inside his Awareness immediately dispelled the drowsiness.

"Oh? Interesting, you can actually resist my hypnosis. It's probably because of the Blood-eye Dragon's will? I'm more and more interested in you. Let's go, stop resisting. No one can escape once I've set my eye to capture them!"

As soon as Doomsday's words fell, the entire swathe of blood-red clouds began to boil, as if something was brewing.

Merlin sensed danger approaching closer and closer to him. He took a deep breath. If he really could not withstand it, he would have no choice but to mobilize the Illusory World. However, if that happened, he might not be lucky enough to escape once again.

The greater possibility was that the will of the Almighty Beast world would immediately strike him dead. Even the Illusory World's natural order would be shattered. Then, Merlin would completely disappear.

"Old friend, since you've come all the way here, why the hurry to leave?"

Suddenly, a faint voice reverberated across the blood-red clouds. Then, an aristocratic-looking man holding a short staff materialized amidst the blood-red clouds. He did not shapeshift as well. There was a perplexing aura on his body.

"Farron?"

Amidst the blood-red clouds, Doomsday's figure reappeared. For the first time, his tone sounded worried.

"Minister Farron?"

Merlin was shocked but immediately understood that this middle-aged man was the mysterious Minister of Phantom. This man was the eyes and ears of the royal family and controlled their most powerful force. The mysterious Minister was always shrouded in secrecy and rarely seen.

All people knew was that Minister Farron was extremely powerful. His abilities were so unquestionably powerful that every Combat Team Leader had submitted to him wholeheartedly. No one had ever considered challenging Minister Farron.

Merlin thought that once he was a full-shifter, he would be on the same playing field as Doomsday and Farron, but now it appeared that they were far above his level. They were the true top contenders of this world.

"Doomsday, this is not Doomsday City. You're already lucky enough that the royal family didn't go after your blood. Get lost."

With just a soft growl from Farron, an immeasurable power burst out and stirred up a wind amidst the blood-red clouds. The mere words "get lost" caused the blood-red clouds to tumble around and split open.

"Boom".

Suddenly, the blood-red clouds disappeared. Even Doomsday's figure also vanished without a trace. All that was left was a crimson beam which flew rapidly into the distance.

"Fine, Farron, you're still the same, but the true battle has yet to come. I wonder, how long will Holy Dragon City remain standing? Haha…"

Doomsday's voice sounded more and more distant before finally disappearing completely. Obviously, he had been chased away by Farron. In a split second earlier, these two greatest top contenders must have cross-swords in their own way. As a result, Doomsday retreated, which meant that Farron must have had the upper hand.

"How are you? Still okay?"

Farron appeared very much a nobleman, and he had a friendly tone. No one would have thought that this man was a mighty existence who controlled Phantom and was capable of scaring Doomsday away.

"Minister, I'm fine, but the others have been hypnotized by Doomsday. I don't know when they will awaken."

Merlin took a look at Shiya and the others. This particular ability of Doomsday was quite unique. It seemed slightly different from his Mind Control.

"What hypnosis? It's just a glorified magic trick. Wake up!"

Farron shook his head as if Doomsday's 'hypnosis' was not worth mentioning. His body gave off a glimmer of light which surrounded Shiya and the others. Subsequently, they began to awaken.

Shiya was the first to wake. Upon seeing Farron, she was slightly confused, but seemed to recall something and asked in astonishment, "You… You're the Honorable Minister?"

Farron gave a slight smile. "You must be Shiya? Among the Combat Team, your abilities are very unique. For completing this mission, you will be awarded extra contribution points."

After that, Iza and Monty also regained consciousness. Upon discovering the mysterious Minister Farron, all of them behaved respectfully. They definitely showed greater respect towards this mysterious Minister than they did to the Combat Team Leader.

"Leon, come with me. His Majesty the King wants to see you!"

"The King wants to see me?"

Merlin was taken aback. Since when had his name been recognized by the King himself? Was his act of killing the Black Gorilla King already known to them?

Farron seemed to guess what Merlin was thinking and chuckled. "Deputy Team Leader Leon, don't underestimate Phantom's intelligence. Your act of slaying the Black Gorilla King, as well as the successful completion of your mission, had been immediately reported to His Majesty the King."

Merlin nodded. He was able to become a full-shifter using the will of a high-tier almighty beast, which made him a very rare Host, as well as a powerful full-shift contender.

This meant that, in Phantom Intelligence Department, Merlin was the most powerful person behind Minister Farron. The King would not sit idly and instead would try to win Merlin's allegiance.

After all, the royal family only had Holy Dragon City left under their control. Other than Holy Dragon City, the empire was mired in conflict. Rebel armies were everywhere. At such a time, the royal family needed strong contenders like Merlin more than ever.

Merlin followed Farron towards the palace. Along the way, Merlin wanted to speak up but stopped himself. Actually, he wanted to ask Farron about full-shifters.

Both Farron and Doomsday had obviously achieved a far superior realm. They were completely different from the average full-shift contenders. This information was something that could not be found in any book.

"Minister, about that Doomsday, what realm has he achieved? Is he more than a full-shifter?" Merlin finally could not quell the burning curiosity in his heart and asked Farron.

"Doomsday? Actually, he is still within the realm of a full-shifter. Both Doomsday and I are the same, we're both within the realm of a full-shifter. Whether it's the almighty beast bloodline or a Host, the ultimate form we can achieve is that of a full-shifter!"

Farron finally answered after a slight pause. However, his answer exceeded Merlin's expectations and even filled Merlin with disbelief.

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"Huh? Still a full shifter? But your powers, how has it gotten so strong?"

Merlin was puzzled. Both Doomsday and Farron could easily defeat him even if they did not fully shapeshift. They were not even high-level users of the almighty beast bloodline either.

At least, that was the impression he had gotten from the mysterious Minister Farron. No sign of being suppressed by the bloodline either, he was definitely not from a high-tiered bloodline.

If it were just a full-shifter, Merlin would have surely gained the upper hand after transforming completely but the fact of the matter remained that he would not be that lucky if he were to encounter Doomsday once more.

"Doomsday is a full-shifter, so am I. The reason you found Doomsday powerful was simply because of his Supreme Talent, Incandescent Soul!"

"Incandescent Soul?"

That was a first for Merlin. It would appear that the origins of Doomsday could be traced back to its Supreme Talent, the Incandescent Soul.

"Indeed. The Incandescent Soul. In truth, when one turns into a full-shifter, it is a display of Supreme Talent and not a display of power. We're constantly refining our talent, in hopes of achieving a breakthrough. Doomsday's Supreme Talent, Incandescent Soul, allows him to map the soul's response. If it appears and fails to pierce any humans, it will never find a way out of it, as it is the mapping of its soul after all."

"I don't know if you understand me but such power is extremely mystifying and terrifying too, solely because it is a mapping of one's soul, which means that there is virtually no way of defeating it. When you think of Doomsday, you'd naturally associate it with gore and violence. Thus, Doomsday would begin mapping its soul to match your thoughts in order to reflect your heart's deepest desires. That is what makes it strong. It is difficult for common folk to understand all this unless they have achieved our level of power. The mapping of the Incandescent Soul has zero relevance to will."

Merlin was surprised after listening to Farron, perhaps even a little terrified. He could not believe it was the Incandescent Soul. Maybe even at the time of speaking, Doomsday was far away trapping humans in a Hemo Cloud, except it was not; it was merely their mind.

Such might was incredibly horrifying. If Merlin truly opened the portal to the Illusory World, he might not be able to locate Doomsday and risk being exiled across all realms of the almighty beast instead.

"What a fearsome talent. It explains how Doomsday is the Royal Family's biggest stressor. Even if Farron banishes Doomsday, the fear of knowing of its frightening existence still remains."

A couple of thoughts flashed through Merlin's mind before he opened his mouth to ask again.

"Care to share about your Supreme Talent, Minister? Judging by Doomsday's reaction, it seems to fear you greatly."

Merlin looked at Minister Farron. He wondered what it was about his Supreme Talent that sent Doomsday's Incandescent Soul quaking in its boot.

Shush.

Farron's eyes sharpened, like the tip of a blade and his gaze fell on Merlin for a long time. "The Supreme Talent is every full-shifter's biggest secret once they have turned and one should never speak to anyone of it. Leon, whenever the moment comes when you've refined your talent, you should never reveal your secrets to anyone, not even to your greatest loved ones," Farron said slowly.

Merlin nodded after heeding Farron's stern warning. It looked like he had committed a big no-no, the Supreme Talent was supposedly very important to a full-shifter after all.

Having said that, did it mean that the ancient almighty beasts, especially those of the highest echelon and the legendary Divine Beasts all harbor fearsome Supreme Talents too?

While Merlin pondered on it, the two men had unknowingly arrived before the kingdom.

The kingdom guards were extremely strict but given Farron's rank, not even the passing guards dared stand to in his way. On the other hand, Merlin began to feel anxious from the moment he set foot into the palace as if many had cast their sights on him.

It was as if Farron sensed Merlin's predicament, so he calmly said, "It's only natural for the guards at the kingdom to be vigilant. After all, even I don't know how many forces within the shadow lurk in here. Rest assured, as long as you stick with me, there won't be misunderstandings of any kind. Besides, who in the kingdom could possibly stop you anyway?"

As much as Merlin had yet to attain Doomsday or Farron's power level, he was still considered a top-tier contender and in the kingdom, that meant that those who could rival him were few and could be counted.

Plus, the truly fearful ones were the big guys from the royal family. It was truly these ones who watched over the Holy Dragon City and ensured its safety. Only death awaited those who dared trespassed, even Doomsday.

The utter silence within the kingdom gave the impression that the place was deserted, even the hallways seemed empty. Walking alongside Commander Farron, Merlin eventually arrived at a grand-looking palace.

"Your Majesty, the Lieutenant Colonel of the Phantom Combat team, Leon has arrived!"

Inside the palace was a slightly plump, old dwarf that sat atop the throne who despite his age, seemed to have an indescribable regal air to him. Merlin had sensed the suppression of bloodline from the very moment he set foot in the palace. Even the all-knowing, arrogant will of Blood-Eyed Dragon had fallen silent.

"A top-tier almighty beast bloodline?"

Merlin was briefly reminded of the rumor he once heard about the Royal Family. In an attempt to seize the head of the Sacred Lion Beast, the Royal Family had come into contact with the beast's aura and in doing so, purified their blood, thereby turning their bloodline into a top-tier almighty beast bloodline.

That all seemed a little far-fetched at that point but after he saw the King in person and sensed the suppression of bloodline, it was no mistake at all. The almighty beast bloodline that coursed through the King certainly surpassed that of a high-leveled bloodline, it was a top-tier almighty beast bloodline for sure.

"Count Leon… I know you. Back then, Count Altadin had nobly sacrificed his life. He gave his life to the Holy Dragon City. The kingdom will remember him… the Royal Family will remember him."

The King's voice was soothing and extremely pleasant to the ears, but he was going to have to do more than say a few good words if he had hoped to have Merlin's unwavering loyalty.

Having noticed Merlin's silence, a sudden realization showed in the King's eyes as he smiled and continued, "You've done well this time around, Count Leon. Apart from the reward that you've been promised for your intelligence on the Phantoms, the Royal Family shall present you with a special gift as well! Count Leon, you are promoted to the rank of a Marquis. In the future, when the rebels of the kingdom are defeated, a plot of land will be assigned to you and have it made your territory for being a Marquis!"

Deep down, Merlin was clearly displeased. After all, it was all an unfulfilled promise at this point, having the 'Marquis' was purely a formality without any real authority. No actual use, not even a single plot of land, what good would being a Marquis do anyway?

Nonetheless, Merlin was expected to express his gratitude nonetheless, so he quickly bowed and responded, "Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty."

"Haha. Now hand over the Golden Key that you've retrieved from the hands of the White Elephant King, Count Leon."

The King's gaze sharpened all of a sudden as if he had peered through Merlin's intentions.

"The Golden Key?"

Merlin was surprised, was that not the objective for the current mission? It looked like this was truly an order from the King. In fact, he had personally requested it. The key must have been of great importance, so much so that it concerned the secrets of the Royal Family.

Now that the King himself had asked for it, there was no way Merlin could continue playing dumb. He had no choice but to hand over the Golden Key. Farron took a good look into Merlin's eyes as he placed the key into the King's palms.

The King's face froze for a long time as he looked at the key in his hands before he finally sighed. "Marquis Leon, you painstakingly risked your life to retrieve the Golden Key. You must be questioning its purpose, mustn't you?"

Merlin could not deny his curiosity, he truly did wonder what its purpose was but now was not a good time to do so.

However, the King continued, "There's no harm letting you know about it. After all, you are the Lieutenant Colonel of the Combat Team. I trust Farron will be promoting you too once you've returned. Colonel?"

Minister Farron nodded. "The Commander of the Combat Team, Hert has performed exceptionally well. That said, Marquis Leon has clearly shown that he is much stronger than him. Coupled with the fact that Leon has performed well with this round's task, I'm prepared to make him the Vice Commander of the Phantom Intelligence team so that he could monitor any Phantom-related intelligence alongside me. What say you, Your Majesty?"

"Oh? Vice Commander? My, you're a man of principle, aren't you Farron? The Intelligence team has never had a Vice Commander. It looks like you hold Leon in high regard. You don't have to report to me then, just know that you have my word."

Merlin was bewildered, he had been promoted to the role of a Vice Commander within the Intelligence team so quickly, but he knew this was a matter of power and not luck. Due to his power, he was continuously blessed with a series of "fortunate" events.

The King continued, "The Golden Key carries a strong significance to the secrets of the Royal Family. I bet you must have heard that the Royal Family possesses the head of the Sacred Lion Beast by now haven't you, Marquis Leon? It's no rumor at all, as a matter of fact, it is quite true. The lion's head is the reason why we exist, and our biggest kept secret too. This key here is closely related to the beast. Well, that's all about it. Regardless, if it concerns the Royal Family's biggest secret, I would never let it fall into Doomsday's hands."

Merlin's breathing grew rapid after he had heard the King's story, and his heart nearly skipped a beat. As much as he had guessed it, being able to hear the King confirm the Sacred Lion Beast's existence himself were two entirely different matters.

"It's true! The Scared Lion Beast! The key holds a link to the beast!"

Merlin's rather surprised reaction gave the King a sense of relief. He did not know of a person who had not been in shock upon learning about the beast.

Thus, the King said, "Marquis Leon, as long as you devote yourself to the Royal Family, the Holy Dragon City, and bring good to the kingdom, you shall receive the opportunity someday to come into contact with the head of the Sacred Lion Beast in close proximity too!"

Again, another one of the King's empty promises, but Merlin was reminded of the Princess Royal. She made a vow that she would approach the lion's head in up close and personal someday too.

Having returned this time around, Merlin's social status skyrocketed immensely. Perhaps that would send the wildly ambitious Princess Royal moving on her feet, to work even harder in view of Merlin's goal to experience the lion's head up close someday.

"Your Majesty, I, Leon will certainly give my all to you, and to the whole of the Holy Dragon Kingdom!"

Merlin's face spoke of sincerity yet deep down, he wondered if he should pay the Princess Royal a visit.

"Very well then, Marquis Leon. The future of the Holy Dragon Kingdom falls on the shoulders of those who are capable, like you. All right, it's been a while now, the both of you may take your leave. I'm sure the mission must have taken a lot out of you. You best get some rest once you've returned to your castle."

The King behaved as if he were a doting parent, watching over them affectionately, but Merlin knew better than to underestimate him. The fact of the matter remained that the vibes that he had given led Merlin to think he was a powerful and threatening figure.

He was undoubtedly a much powerful presence in comparison to Farron!

Merlin and Farron left the palace soon after though Farron did not leave together with him and instead, excused himself under some false pretense. Merlin was left to exit the palace alone.

The sheer number of incidents that took place during that period left Merlin feeling overwhelmed. He thought of returning to the castle to reflect on the matters that passed.

"Marquis Leon, the Princess Royal has summoned you!"

Merlin raised his head and all of a sudden, two guards stood in his way, right in front of him.

"The Princess Royal?"

Merlin let loose a little smile at the corner of his lips, it looked like the Princess Royal finally showed up. In fact, with the Sacred Lion Beast on his mind, Merlin did not object but obliged. "Lead the way!"

With that, he followed closely behind two guards, back into the palace.

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Chapter 985: The Princess Royal's Desire

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It was not Merlin's first time at the Princess Royal's palace. Although he could not be said to be familiar, he could find his way without any guidance.

The two guards did not speak along the way but judging from their expressions, they held great respect for Merlin.

Soon after they walked through layers of corridors, they arrived at the Princess Royal's palace. This Princess Royal had immense authority and swore to remain unmarried. Nevertheless, she was ambitious and yearned to get her hands on the throne. This was a risky undertaking because after all, no woman in the history of the Holy Dragon Empire had been crowned King.

Nonetheless, it was not entirely impossible. Both the Princess Royal and the second prince were the two most influential competitors for the throne. Both factions were sufficiently powerful to make the King tread cautiously.

The Holy Dragon Empire was unique in that they did not pamper their princes and princesses like pigs for slaughter. On the contrary, some of the princes and princesses learned the importance of power from an early age and slowly rose to prominence. Of all, the second prince and the Princess Royal were the two most prominent candidates.

However, the King held the strongest force, Phantom, in his hands. Therefore, regardless of the second prince or the Princess Royal, both of them were actively trying to penetrate Phantom Intelligence Department. The candidate whom the Princess Royal chose was Merlin, whereas the second prince might have chosen one of the Team Leaders in Phantom. As to who specifically, it was kept a secret, even the Princess Royal's men were unable to find out.

Such a power struggle was a fine balancing act for Merlin prior to this. If he was not careful, he could be embroiled in the struggle and crushed as a result. However, now that Merlin had become a full-shifter, especially a high-tier almighty beast full-shifter, he was ranked among the top contenders of the empire.

Whether it was the Princess Royal or His Highness the second prince who ascended the throne, none of them would dare to offend Merlin. At that point, Merlin possessed the ability to tilt the balance of the empire's influence.

Finally, they arrived at the Princess Royal's palace. The two guards stayed outside the door and said to Merlin respectfully, "Sir Leon, please go ahead. Her Highness the Princess is waiting for you inside."

Merlin glanced at the palace and walked in without hesitation. The moment he entered, he detected a floral fragrance. This floral fragrance was very intriguing. Just a single whiff was able to make a person feel energetic and comfortable all over.

"Count Leon, no, it should be Marquis Leon now!"

The Princess Royal emerged from the palace in a low-cut long dress to greet him. Her body was oozing the same intriguing scent. Inside the vast palace, the Princess Royal was alone.

Previously, Merlin was quite wary of this seductively charming princess, but now with his absolute strength, he was capable of tilting the balance of the entire empire, so he was no longer afraid. Instead, he boldly evaluated the Princess Royal with an appreciative gaze.

The Princess Royal had a beautiful face and a fair complexion. Due to the low cut of her long dress, her ample cleavage was revealed. Her entire being exuded an incredibly seductive aura.

Even Merlin felt his primitive desires beginning to stir.

"Your Highness Princess Royal, why have you summoned me?"

Despite the stirring primitive desires, Merlin could still suppress the temptation. Judging from the Princess Royal's earlier comment about his 'Marquis' title, it was apparent that her influence extended all across the palace. She most probably even knew what the King said.

"Marquis Leon, congratulations on becoming a Marquis and also the Deputy Minister of Phantom. The speed of your growth has greatly exceeded my expectations. I'm afraid our previous agreement is naught but a joke to you now. At your stage, you don't need any more Nourishment Ponds, right? However, I have something that you won't be able to pass up!"

The Princess Royal had, at some point in time, taken off her long dress. She was only wearing a thin, translucent undershirt that faintly revealed her body underneath.

"What is that?"

For some reason, Merlin felt his body temperature rise. However, he was still able to suppress it.

"The head of the Sacred Lion Beast! King Father is really too cautious, he's unwilling to allow you to approach the head of the Sacred Lion Beast because he's still distrustful of you. Hehe, you're still not on par with Farron, right? That is because, Farron is trusted by King Father, so he has been brought to see the Sacred Lion Beast more than once. That is the reason Farron's abilities grew leaps and bounds. On the other hand, I can bring you to the Sacred Lion Beast. I trust you completely, just like King Father trusted Farron back in the day. With Farron's help, King Father became king. You can be my Farron!"

The Princess Royal came close to Merlin and gently caressed his muscular chest. Her warm breath tickled Merlin's ear. Although the Princess Royal was very tall, she could not compare to Merlin and still appeared very fragile beside him.

However, such a display of fragility was irresistible to men!

"What are your conditions? What do I have to do?"

Merlin was indeed tempted. This was the Sacred Lion Beast! The King's attitude from earlier made it obvious that he would not bring Merlin to see the Sacred Lion Beast anytime soon but instead required Merlin to work harder and quell the rebellion in the Holy Dragon Empire before the King would bring him to see the Sacred Lion Beast's head.

Since there was a golden opportunity presented before him, Merlin certainly would not pass it up.

The Princess Royal smiled charmingly. Then she whispered in Merlin's ear, "What you have to do is very simple. Today, in my palace, you must make me yours! Then, I will place my complete trust in you and bring you to observe the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. If you help me ascend the throne, we will share the rights over the entire empire, just like King Father and Farron!"

The Princess Royal's eyes were glinting with passionate desire.

"Make you mine??"

Merlin laughed, this was very simple. Sometimes, women were willing to act on personal impulses.

"Why? You dare not?"

The Princess Royal gave Merlin a challenging stare.

"Haha, Princess Royal, I'm a Blood-eye Dragon, why wouldn't I dare?"

Merlin no longer suppressed the heated passion in his heart. Immediately, he grabbed the Princess Royal into his arms like a little lamb and stripped off her clothes. The Princess Royal did not resist and instead showed more charm.

At that moment, Merlin no longer hesitated. Inside the palace, moans and gasps began to resonate. Amidst the repeated motions, Merlin could feel that the will of the Blood-eye Dragon was also rejoicing.

One hour, two hours, three hours passed…

It was not until the sky darkened and dusk approached that the moans in the palace began to subside and fell silent. The palace was in a complete mess. Despite the Princess Royal delicateness, she still inherited the royal family's bloodline and had a top-tier almighty beast bloodline. It was just that she had yet to achieve a full-shift.

Even then, the Princess Royal who was in perfect physical shape was knocked-out several times throughout the hours-long 'battle'. Nonetheless, the pleasurable sensations were very memorable.

"Princess Royal, is this your first time?"

After a long while, Merlin's voice piqued up in the palace.

"Don't call me Princess Royal, call me Lisa!"

The Princess Royal dawdled in a lazy tone, then continued, "Do you think just anyone can be favored by me? I'm yours now, and if you help me ascend to the throne, I will be yours forever."

At this time, Merlin was fully awake. He sniffed the intriguing scent and commented calmly, "This fragrance, you've prepared specially for me? Even my Blood-eye Dragon was entranced by it."

This fragrance was definitely a kind of aphrodisiac. Even Merlin's Blood-eye Dragon could not resist it.

"Why? You don't want to?"

Lisa indirectly admitted. Now that they had this relationship, Lisa trusted Merlin.

After long consideration, Merlin said, "It's just a throne, I will help you. However, you must bring me to the Sacred Lion Beast's head. I'm not yet capable of opposing Farron!"

Merlin did not seem to care about who would become King. He was only concerned about power. At that point, he still could not measure up to Farron. Only by approaching the Sacred Lion Beast's head, he might obtain an unexpected result.

"Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. Come with me."

Lisa put on her clothes. Just as she was about to step out, her body trembled and wobbled unsteadily. Merlin grinned. "You already can't walk straight, after just such a short time? Earlier on, you were still very passionate…"

Lisa rolled her eyes at Merlin. She carefully walked outside. As soon as she stepped out of the door, she reverted to her original persona. Her body exuded a dispassionate aura, resuming the look of a 'noble' princess.

"Your Highness Princess Royal!"

When the guards outside saw the Princess Royal, they immediately bowed their heads. Before her subjects, the Princess Royal maintained a very strict persona.

"It's alright. I'm sending Leon out, you don't have to follow."

After speaking to the guards, the Princess Royal led Merlin away from her palace and headed deep inside the royal palace.

Merlin's current perception was very widespread. If there was any movement around him, he would find out immediately. There were usually a lot of people in the outer courts of the palace, but this area was eerily silent. Moreover, there were a lot of palace complexes here, and yet there was no one around.

"Did you notice the irregularity? Actually, this area of the palace is used to mislead people. This place is designated as a forbidden area, only members of the royal family can enter. However, the true location of the Sacred Lion Beast can never be found by outsiders. Come along, there's still a long way to go."

Seemingly understanding Merlin's confusion, the Princess Royal explained softly.

The head of the Sacred Lion Beast was the essence of the royal family. Naturally, it was guarded strictly and securely. Even among the royal family, only the most excellent members were allowed to know the exact location of the Sacred Lion Beast.

After walking for more than half an hour, Merlin felt a tinge of apprehension. The feeling seemed to appear out of nowhere and his senses did not detect any form of danger.

"What terrifying existence lies ahead?"

The further Merlin walked forward, the more intense the apprehension felt. If not for Merlin suppressing the apprehension in his heart, he might have stopped altogether and not take another step.

"Why aren't you walking?"

The Princess Royal asked in puzzlement. Her keen senses noticed that Merlin's steps were faltering.

"I sense danger, a danger that I'm completely unable to withstand! Where are you taking me?"

Merlin's expression appeared strangely grave. He finally came to a stop and stared sternly at the Princess Royal.

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Chapter 986: The Head of the Sacred Lion Beast

"Leon, I didn't expect your senses to be so sharp. I can't sense any apprehension, but anyone above the level of full-shifter seemed to be able to sense it. The reason is that we've gotten close to the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. Leon, do you know what a sacred beast is?"

"What is a sacred beast?

Upon hearing the Princess Royal's question, Merlin was slightly taken aback. He had heard of sacred beasts before. According to legends, during ancient times, the sacred beasts were the most superior of all the almighty beasts. They were the most powerful almighty beasts.

However, Merlin had never considered in length as to what a sacred beast was.

"Lisa, do you know what a sacred beast is?" Merlin calmed the apprehension in his heart and asked softly.

"Of course I know what a sacred beast is. Many people only know that, in the ancient Almighty Beast World, there were countless numbers of almighty beasts all over the world. They were the absolute overlords of this world. However, how many people know of a time before the ancient almighty beasts existed? Actually, before the era of the ancient almighty beasts, this world was a desolate and barren place. There were only a small handful of almighty beasts. They were born naturally and carried the will of the world. They were greatly treasured by the entire world. These almighty beasts were the sacred beasts!"

"Later, perhaps the sacred beasts felt that the world was too desolate, or perhaps due to in-fighting, fresh blood dripped into the ground. As they were sacred beasts, every drop of blood contained unimaginable magical properties. Consequently, some powerful almighty beasts were born from these droplets of blood. These almighty beasts were the descendants of the sacred beasts. They had a portion of the sacred beast's powers, but still far less than the sacred beasts. This marked the origins of the ancient almighty beasts!"

"It can be said that all the almighty beasts that came after the ancient almighty beasts are descendants of the sacred beast. Therefore, when they faced the sacred beasts, they will naturally feel the suppression of their bloodlines. Your Blood-eye Dragon must be very subdued now, right? This is the power of the Sacred Lion Beast's head. Even though it has died millions of years ago, the aura it exudes is incomparable to any almighty beast."

After listening to the Princess Royal's explanation, Merlin took a look at the Blood-eye Dragon's will inside his Awareness. True enough, the Blood-eye Dragon had curled into a ball and dared not move, seemingly sensing a fearsome existence. Its entire body trembled in fear.

Was this the same arrogant, bad-tempered Blood-eye Dragon he knew before?

"Carried the will of the world… Sacred beasts, I hope you don't let me down!"

A thrill flashed across Merlin's eyes. Previously, he had speculated that the sacred beasts were the manifestations of the Almighty Beast World's will. Now, it seemed like his speculation was correct.

"Leon, relax. Although the Sacred Lion Beast's head contains infinite authority, it is already dead. As long as you don't try to resist, it won't affect you."

Merlin nodded and followed after the Princess Royal once again. They continued to move forward. The nearer they got to it, the stronger the aura became. However, as the Princess Royal explained, as long as Merlin did not resist it, the aura only made him feel apprehensive. It could not cause him any harm.

After some time, Merlin and the Princess Royal arrived at a slightly dilapidated palace. The Princess Royal took out an identity nameplate and placed it inside a groove on a table. Then using her fingernail, she gently slit her finger. A drop of blood immediately trickled onto the nameplate.

"Hum."

Suddenly, the entire dilapidated palace changed. From the table, a large pitch-black hole appeared.

"This… Space-time transmission?"

Merlin was completely stunned. Space-time transmission was considered common in the Void Zone but in the Almighty Beast World, space was impenetrably solid. Achieving space-time transmission would require unimaginable power.

"Yes, it's space-time transmission! Back then, the royal family ancestors spent constant effort to set-up this space-time transmission portal. The Sacred Lion Beast is in a completely sealed location, so it is only possible to enter via this space-time transmission portal. In addition, in order to activate the space-time transmission portal, one must possess the royal family nameplate, as well as the bloodline of a descendant of the royal family. Those with weakened bloodlines are unable to activate the space-time transmission, only a descendant of sufficiently viscous royal blood can activate it."

"Therefore, those who covet the royal family's Sacred Lion Beast are simply wasting their energy. How can they possibly find the location of the Sacred Lion Beast?"

Merlin looked at this pitch-black space-time portal and acknowledged in his heart, this was indeed an extravagant effort. However, he immediately thought of a problem.

"If someone were to destroy this space-time transmission, then would it mean that even the royal family won't be able to enter the place where the Sacred Lion Beast is?"

"Yes, in theory, that is so. However, the space-time transmission portal was set-up by the ancestors of our royal family. If it could be destroyed so easily, it wouldn't have existed for so many years. Let's go, don't delay any further. This space-time portal cannot exist for a long time."

With that, the Princess Royal picked up her nameplate and led Merlin into the space-time portal.

"Whiz".

As their two figures gradually disappeared, the pitch-black portal gradually shrunk. Finally, it was completely restored, as though nothing had happened inside this dilapidated palace.

…

Inside the dark space-time portal, a powerful squeezing sensation was tearing at Merlin's body. Nonetheless, how strong was his body at this time? This bit of tearing was still manageable.

Even the Princess Royal, a Fourth-form shifter, was capable of withstanding it.

Actually, the Princess Royal's abilities were not subpar and could even be considered powerful. Due to her top-tier bloodline, a Fourth-form shifter was already comparable to full-shifters from the low-tier almighty beast bloodlines. However, she was a high-ranking Princess Royal of the royal family, so she never had to use her abilities. If even the Princess Royal was forced to show her hand, the royal family must truly be at the verge of life and death.

Of course, in Merlin's eyes, the Princess Royal was still considered very 'weak.' Although a Fourth-form shifter and a full-shifter were only one level apart, this level constituted a world of difference with a significant gap.

In reality, the transmission only took a short time and was almost instantaneous. However, it felt like a very long time inside the transmission portal. Finally, Merlin saw a flicker of light at the end of the darkness.

"Swish".

Finally, Merlin and the Princess Royal's figures were transmitted to a dull stone palace. Every corner was filled with a suppressive aura, and the space-time transmission portal had disappeared.

"There is no one here?"

Merlin sensed his surroundings and found that inside this dull stone palace, there was no one. From the beginning of the transmission portal all the way to this place, there seemed to be no guards. This exceeded Merlin's expectations.

"Guards? Of course we have them. Look closely at those stone walls," the Princess Royal said with a smile.

"Stone walls?"

Merlin looked closely and discovered that there were stone statues in front of the stone walls. However, what use could these statues be?

"Hehe, these statues are real living creatures who were petrified by the royal ancestors using their Supreme Talent. If there was an intruder, they will immediately awaken. In addition, the abilities of these stone statues are quite formidable. Almost every statue is high-tier almighty beast bloodline full-shifter and strong contender."

"What? All of them are high-tier almighty beast bloodline full-shifters?"

Merlin was slightly skeptical. After all, high-tier almighty beast bloodlines were so rare, how could there be so many high-tier almighty beast bloodlines in this place, and all of them achieved the level of full-shifter?

When he approached these stone statues, they began to vibrate violently. The two stone status closest to Merlin vibrated swiftly, shaking off the dust on their bodies. Then, layers of emerald beam encapsulated the stone statues. Following that, Merlin discovered that two enormous auras were quickly awakening.

These stone statues were real living creatures. The two stone statues quickly awakened and transformed into two burly men. Upon seeing Merlin, the two men did not hesitate to full-shift.

"Boom."

The terrible almighty beast bodies appeared before Merlin. It was an incredibly patterned giant tiger with a pair of wings on its back.

"Sky-tiger King? This is a powerful high-tier almighty beast!"

Merlin was shocked. He was very knowledgeable, so as soon as he saw the almighty beast, he knew that it was an ancient high-tier almighty beast that was recorded in the books.

Soon, the other man also wielded his full-shift form. He shifted into a black python, and on its head was a flame that appeared to be burning. It looked quite bizarre.

"Flame Python? This is also a high-tier almighty beast!"

At that moment, Merlin fully believed the Princess Royal's words. Every stone statue placed here was of a high-tier almighty beast bloodline, and have achieved full-shift.

They might be slightly inferior to Merlin's Blood-eye Dragon, but still undeniably ancient high-tier almighty beasts!

Just as Merlin was about to full-shift, the Princess Royal shook her head. She gently walked up to the two almighty beasts, and two drops of fresh blood dripped from her finger. Instantly, the two almighty beasts let out a low growl and weakened rapidly. Then, they resumed their original positions and turned into two lifeless stone statues.

"All of these stone statues are controlled by our ancestor's Supreme Talent. They will guard this place forever. Only the bloodline of the royal family's descendants can restore them into stone statues," the Princess Royal said calmly.

Merlin glanced at the stone statues. There were at least twenty-five status, which meant that there were at least twenty-five fearsome existences consisting of high-tier almighty beast full shifters. If this force was brought outside, the royal family could easily conquer the Holy Dragon Empire.

This was considered one of the hidden weapons of the royal family. The foundation which the royal family had accumulated over thousands of years was truly extraordinary.

The Princess Royal seemed to see through Merlin's thoughts and shook her head helplessly. "Unfortunately, we can't bring any of the stone statues in here outside. They cannot pass through the space-time portal. Back then, our ancestors must have laid some restrictions. Thus, the stone statues can only remain in this place and guard the head of the Sacred Lion Beast forever."

It turned out that the stone statues could not be brought outside. Otherwise, they would have been a truly fearsome force to reckon with!

"Follow me!"

The Princess Royal led Merlin forward. Every time they got close to a stone statue, she would drip a drop of fresh blood. Fortunately, the Princess Royal had the bloodline of a top-tier almighty beast, so her blood-qi was very rich. Otherwise, merely controlling these stone statues would have depleted most of her energy.

This dull and suppressive stone palace was very large. The walls around them were formed using thick stone slabs, which were almost completely impenetrable. At the same time, Merlin sensed that this place felt like it was underground. Besides the space-time portal, there was no other way to enter or leave this place. This stone palace was completely sealed.

After walking with the Princess Royal for a while, the sense of apprehension in Merlin's heart increased several folds.

"Almost there?"

Merlin's heart prickled cautiously. The legendary sacred beast represented the will of the Almighty Beast World. Although it was dead, Merlin must still exercise extreme caution.

Perhaps others might not be too concerned with the will of a world, but Merlin was not from this world. The Illusory World which resided inside his body, along with its natural order were considered the 'greatest enemy' of any Latitude Cosmos. Once exposed or discovered, the consequences were unimaginable. At this moment, Merlin did not have the ability to defy the will of a Latitude Cosmos, like what he did to the Void Zone, no matter how much weaker this Latitude Cosmos was.

Therefore, Merlin had to meticulously cover up the aura of the Illusory World and hide it in the deepest part of his body.

"Well, Leon, take a look, this is the head of the Sacred Lion Beast!"

Finally, the Princess Royal led Merlin to a spacious hall. Merlin looked up. The hall was approximately the size of five or six football fields combined. It was difficult to imagine that such a spacious hall could be built underground.

However, the true wow factor for Merlin was not the spacious hall, but the incredibly immense head which was almost as large as a mountain top. The everlasting head radiated a golden glow and exuded an overwhelming aura. Merlin felt his heartbeat quicken.

"The head of the Sacred Lion Beast?"

Merlin finally saw the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. The entire head was golden in color. There was an inexplicable sense of timelessness, as though even after millions of years, this Sacred Lion Beast's head will continue to exist.

"The will of the world?"

While Merlin was reeling from shock, he was also silently sensing the aura emitted by the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. However, he did not find any aura of the will of the world, which had been his greatest worry.

Perhaps, in the past, the Sacred Lion Beast indeed represented the will of the Almighty Beast World. However, following its demise, the will of the world disappeared.

"How did such a powerful sacred beast die? What kind of power could kill a sacred beast?"

Merlin walked around the huge head of the sacred beast. He could see that the Sacred Lion Beast's head had been cut down by an immense force. The incision had been cut through cleanly.

Perhaps, due to this reason, the Sacred Lion Beast's head could be preserved intact.

"Wait, what about the blood inside the Sacred Lions Beast's head?"

Merlin suddenly discovered an irregularity. Inside this enormous Sacred Lion Beast's head, there was not a single drop of blood!

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Chapter 987: Sacred Beasts and Supreme Talents!

Merlin revealed a thoughtful look. Everyone knew the importance of an ancient almighty beast's blood. Even the sacred beasts must have had blood in their bodies. However, looking at the head of the Sacred Lion Beast before him, there was not a single drop of blood. Every part was completely dry.

"Blood? Ever since the first time I saw the head of the Sacred Lion Beast, I've never seen a single drop of blood. After all, how important is the blood of a sacred beast? I'm afraid all of it has been used by the royal family ancestors. All we're left with is a dried-up head. However, I heard that a powerful full-shifter can sense something extraordinary from the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. Back then, it was after seeing the Sacred Lion Beast's head that Farron's abilities became greatly enhanced."

Merlin examined the Sacred Lion Beast's head carefully. What the Princess Royal said must be true. He recalled Farron telling him that, upon achieving the level of full-shifter, the remaining work was to hone one's Supreme Talents.

The gaps between full-shifters were determined by the strength of their Supreme Talents.

"The Blood-eye Dragon's Supreme Talent is the Blood-eye, so the Blood-eye must be capable of doing far more than Blood Control!"

Various thoughts flashed past Merlin's head. He knew that as an ancient high-tier almighty beast, the Blood-eye Dragon was considered a powerful existence. Just the Supreme Talent of storing blood crystals was already very impressive.

The fact that it was eventually bestowed the name 'Blood-eye' must mean that the Blood-eye's Supreme Talents were even far more powerful.

"Anyway, Leon, we can't stay here for a very long time. Only three days at most. After three days, I'll have to take you out of this place. Otherwise, you won't be able to leave without my blood as a royal family descendant. Even if Farron comes in, he cannot leave without King Father."

Merlin nodded. He, of course, understood the peculiarity of this place. They were currently deep underneath the ground. In order to leave, he would have to split the ground open. Even if a real Blood-eye Dragon was resurrected, such a feat was impossible, let alone Merlin who had just barely become a full-shifter.

"Three days is quite enough."

Merlin finished speaking and redirected his gaze to the wizened head of the Sacred Lion Beast. Although there was no fresh blood, the Sacred Lion Beast's head still exuded a heart-chilling aura.

"The Sacred Lion Beast no longer has the aura which represents the will of the world… Perhaps, the will of the world won't remain inside the body of a dead sacred beast."

Merlin initially intended to sense the will of this world. He erred on the side of caution, afraid of being discovered by the will of the world. In the end, he found that while the head of the Sacred Lion Beast had some remnant aura, there was no world-will left.

Therefore, Merlin did not have to be so careful. Right now, the progress of his Illusory World was very slow. It only stabilized a lot after Merlin became a full-shifter.

However, there was no expansion, merely stabilization. In fact, it was only stable to a certain degree. In order for the Illusory World to be restored to its powerful state back in the Void Zone, it would take hundreds and thousands of years based on its current progress.

It was very difficult for the Illusory World to be restored to its peak era. If that were the case, Merlin could have countered the Almighty Beast World's will directly. Since the Illusory World could not be restored, Merlin would have to rely on the power system in this world to enhance himself.

"Natural abilities?"

Merlin shapeshifted his head which revealed the crimson vertical eye on his forehead. Now that he was a full-shifter, he could shapeshift individual body parts without going through the entire full-shift.

The crimson vertical eye glowed blood-red. If there was an enemy, he could control their blood-qi, causing their blood vessels to explode and they would die.

This was the only ability that Merlin knew about the Blood-eye now. However, this particular Supreme Talent was ineffective towards Doomsday. This was because Doomsday's Soul of Light prevented Merlin from identifying his real body.

This was the skill gap in terms of Supreme Talents. Merlin's Blood-eye should be capable of more than just Blood Control. Otherwise, the Blood-eye Dragon would not have been one of the overlords of the ancient almighty beasts.

"What is the function of the Sacred Lion Beast's head in regard to a full-shifter's Supreme Talents?"

Merlin suddenly realized that while the Sacred Lion Beast's aura was immensely powerful and reminded people of the will of the world, it was just an aura in reality. It could not affect a powerful shifter.

However, Farron definitely derived some benefits when he entered this place. The Princess Royal would not lie about that.

"In that case, I'll give it a try."

Merlin took a deep breath. Then, the crimson vertical eye on his forehead shot out a crimson beam that shrouded the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. The reflection colored the floor of the entire underground hall crimson.

"Hum".

The moment the crimson beam shrouded the Sacred Lion Beast's head, it began to vibrate gently. At the same time, chilling images began to emerge in Merlin's mind.

Within those images was an incomparably humongous almighty beast. Its entire body could not be viewed by the naked eye, and the true extent of its size was unknown. It radiated a golden glow all over.

Merlin struggled to look at the head of the almighty beast in images. It was the Sacred Lion Beast.

"Apparently, the true body of the Sacred Lion Beast is so humongous?"

When Merlin saw this Sacred Lion Beast, he was truly astounded. In the Void Zone, the largest creatures he saw were the Slothful Beasts.

Based on these images, the Sacred Lion Beast was not much smaller than the Slothful Beast. This meant that the entire Almighty Beast was larger than Merlin had imagined.

For some unknown reason, the Sacred Lion Beast's humongous body began to flop, then from its body, droplets of fresh blood emerged. These fresh blood droplets quickly transformed into several enormous almighty beasts, they were nonetheless smaller than the Sacred Lion Beast.

Later, these almighty beasts gradually procreated, but the bloodlines became weaker and thinner with every generation until it became the world today. Ancient almighty beasts were very hard to find. Instead, they could only consolidate the power in their bloodline in order to become the heir of an almighty beast bloodline.

"It turns out that the Blood-eye Dragon's bloodline partly originated from the Sacred Lion Beast. However, this small relation is not enough to trigger the Supreme Talents of the Blood-eye. The main bloodline of the Blood-eye Dragon is still the Sacred Dragon. Only by finding the remains of a Great Dragon, will I be able to activate all my Supreme Talents!"

At this instant, Merlin fully understood why Farron was able to enhance his Supreme Talents so quickly. Come to think of it, his bloodline coincidentally was one of the direct descendants of the Sacred Lion Beast. Thus, it allowed all his Supreme Talents to be activated.

Merlin, on the other hand, could only search for the remains of the Great Dragons. This was because his main bloodline was from the Sacred Dragons.

"Such a pity. Apparently, Supreme Talents can be unlocked using this method. However, the sacred beasts have vanished for many years. Where else can I find the remains of sacred beasts?"

Merlin suddenly thought of Doomsday. If Farron relied on the head of the Sacred Lion Beast to fully activate his Supreme Talents, then what did Doomsday rely upon?

Merlin narrowed his eyes and retracted his Blood-eye. It seemed like he would have to thoroughly investigate Doomsday's background after this. Surely, this was not a difficult feat for Phantom.

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Chapter 988: Merging the will of Almighty Beasts I

"Let's go, Lisa."

Merlin stood up and woke Lisa. Although this close encounter with the head of the Sacred Lion Beast did not enhance his abilities, it helped him identify the direction in which he could boost his Supreme Talents. He had to find the skeletal remains of the Great Dragons in order to further purify his blood and enhance his Supreme Talents.

The Princess Royal looked at Merlin and asked sorrowfully, "Leon, you didn't gain anything?"

Merlin shook his head. "I didn't gain as much as I expected, but I did reap some benefits. Let's go out first."

He knew that the head of the Sacred Lion Beast was not very useful for him. Perhaps it would be of great help for those who happened to be bloodline descendants of the Sacred Lion Beast. On the other hand, Merlin needed the skeletal remains of the Sacred Dragons in order to activate the full spectrum of bloodline abilities of the Blood-eye Dragon and enhance its Supreme Talents.

"By the way, Lisa, other than the head of the Sacred Lion Beast, do you know where else the skeletal remains of sacred beasts can be found?" Merlin asked in a serious tone.

"Other than the head of the Sacred Lion Beast, where else would there be skeletal remains of sacred beasts? At least, I don't know of any…"

The Princess Royal shook her head. How precious were the skeletons of sacred beasts? Only the Holy Dragon Empire possessed one and even established a powerful empire as a result. This spoke of the importance of the sacred beast's remains. If any sacred beast's skeleton had been found elsewhere, it was impossible that the Holy Dragon Empire royal family did not know.

Merlin frowned. If he could not find the skeletal remains of the Sacred Dragons, then it would be difficult for him to improve his Blood-eye's Supreme Talents. This was completely unrelated to one's willpower. From the beginning until that point, the bloodline of the almighty beasts had become thinner. So, no one could achieve the same level as the real ancient almighty beast; no matter how much effort was put in.

This was unless their bloodline was extremely viscous, or like Farron, their blood was purified by the skeleton of a sacred beast. Only then would their Supreme Talents undergo tremendous enhancement.

Soon, the Princess Royal led Merlin out of the chamber which contained the head of the Sacred Lion Beast and returned to her palace. Merlin glanced at the Princess Royal, he knew what she was thinking.

"Don't worry, I will give you my full support. However, I'm still not a worthy opponent to Farron at the moment, so you shouldn't act rashly."

Merlin knew how ambitious this beautiful lady was. If she was desperate enough to go on a rampage, then Merlin might be implicated.

At the moment, the royal family probably still had a powerful existence hidden away. However, the power belonged to the royal family. As long as the royal family was not usurped, they would not wield their hidden hand.

After all, both Lisa and the second prince were still members of the royal family.

Thus, only Farron was Merlin's threat!

"Don't worry, I won't act rashly. Farron… He's indeed troublesome!"

The Princess Royal sighed, obviously feeling helpless to go against Farron. Merlin felt slightly conflicted. Farron had just saved his life, but he and Merlin unexpectedly stood on opposite ends. Life was truly unpredictable.

After bidding the Princess Royal goodbye, Merlin returned to the castle soon after. The moment he arrived, he saw the butler walking towards him quickly, as if there was an urgent matter.

"Honorable Count, you've finally returned."

"Hmm? Butler, did something happen to our clan?"

Considering Merlin's current position, it was easy to protect his clan inside Holy Dragon City.

"The clan is fine, but Count Altadin has sent his men here a few times. I've always answered that the Honorable Count has left for official matters, so Count Altadin left a message. He said that when you return, please pay a visit to Count Altadin's castle."

Realization dawned in Merlin's heart. If not for the butler mentioning this, he had almost forgotten that he had a marriage contract with Count Altadin's daughter. However, due to his stint in White Rajah City, he might have exceeded the time period stipulated in the original agreement.

Merlin did not feel anything special for Baratha, but Merlin would not object since this was decided by his father when he was alive. From his perspective, all of this would be over in just a few decades or centuries. Compared to his lengthy lifespan, this was only a negligible portion.

"I understand, I will visit Count Altadin as soon as I have time. By the way, is Lady Reese doing well?"

Upon mention of Count Altadin, Merlin was reminded of Lady Reese who stood beside him when he first occupied this 'Leon' body. He had not seen Lady Reese for a very long time.

"Honorable Count, Lady Reese is doing well, but she misses you sometimes."

Merlin nodded to show that he understood. He could not imagine how to deal with these two women because he had more important things on his mind right now.

Merlin headed directly to his chamber. After the Princess Royal brought him to see the head of the Sacred Lion Beast, Merlin discovered that he would not be able to progress further without the skeletal remains of a Sacred Dragon. Even if another ten, hundreds or thousands of years passed by, he would still be stuck at this level.

"Titus."

Merlin immediately entered the Illusory World, and Titus appeared before Merlin at once.

"Merlin, what's the matter?"

Titus still remained unchanged. However, ever since Merlin perfected the Mind Power system, Titus could no longer provide much direct assistance to him. Nowadays, Merlin simply treated Titus as an old friend.

After all, in this new Almighty Beast World, there was only Merlin and Titus.

"Titus, this time I've seen the head of the Sacred Lion Beast. Unfortunately, I discovered that unless I can find the skeletal remains of a Sacred Dragon, it would be difficult to enhance my abilities. How is the condition of the Illusory World?"

Merlin had evaluated the Illusory World cursorily. There was not a lot of change, except for solidifying a little more. It still had a long way to go compared to its peak condition.

Titus considered for some time and said, "It will take a very long time for the Illusory World to recover, and you haven't found a way to restore it quickly. You can't cultivate Mind Power in this world, otherwise, the Illusory World can recover completely in just a few decades."

Titus also seemed helpless. He was merely a 'parasite' in the Illusory World, with Merlin's consent. He could not make any changes to the Illusory World.

"Can you find the skeletal remains of a Sacred Dragon, then?" Titus asked.

"If it was so easy to find, then it wouldn't be a sacred beast. Even the royal family's Princess Royal does not know of any other sacred beast's skeletons, let alone that of a Sacred Dragon."

Merlin shook his head. Although he had not checked Doomsday's background information, the possibility of him obtaining the skeleton of a sacred beast was extremely low. Most probably, Doomsday bloodline was very pure to begin with, so when he became a full-shifter, he was able to quickly hone his Supreme Talents and finally possessed the terrifying Soul of Light. Hence, he was able to surpass most of the other powerful full-shifters.

Nevertheless, Merlin did not have such a pure almighty beast bloodline. Rather, he did not have any almighty beast bloodline. Instead, he relied on the will of an almighty beast. He was a rare Host!

"Wait, Merlin, you're a Host, right? According to rumors, a Host can make use of the most powerful almighty beast will as his or her primary form, and then devour the will of various other almighty beasts. This would enable the Host to achieve a formidable level, or even give birth to a whole-new almighty beast!"

Titus piped up. He had heard Merlin mention this before and suddenly remembered it.

"Devour the will of other almighty beasts?"

Merlin was slightly stunned. He also recalled in his memory, there was indeed such a rumor about Hosts. Nonetheless, it was just a rumor, because no one had ever succeeded. Most of them were Hosts who did not have any hope of achieving a full-shifter, so they cast one last desperate attempt to devour another almighty beast's will. In the end, they could neither suppress nor merge the will and were killed by the backlash of having too many almighty beasts' will.

However, the backlash of an almighty beast's will was the least of Merlin's fears.

"Host, I'm a Host. I can try to devour and merge more almighty beast will. Currently, I can't find any Great Dragon remains to enhance my Supreme Talents, so this is the only way I can try to improve my abilities."

Merlin was starkly reminded by Titus that he was a Host. He was not like other heirs who inherited the almighty beast bloodlines. He could devour the will of other almighty beasts to improve himself.

For the people in the Almighty Beast World, devouring the will of almighty beasts was riddled with danger, but for Merlin the creator of the Illusory World, it was a breeze.

"There are many more almighty beasts' will inside the Bead of Infamy!"

Merlin had not returned the Bead of Infamy to Count Altadin. Initially, he had planned to do so, but now he needed a large number of almighty beast will. Hence, he would use the Bead of Infamy to devour the remaining almighty beast will.

"Hum".

Merlin retrieved the Bead of Infamy. It looked like an ordinary pearl, but countless powerful almighty beasts' will were suppressed and trapped inside it.

Merlin Awareness quickly entered the Bead of Infamy. This was not the first time he entered the Bead of Infamy, so he was well-versed.

The Bead of Infamy was divided into three layers of subspace. The first layer trapped and suppressed numerous low-tier almighty beast will, which constituted the largest group. Meanwhile, the second layer trapped and suppressed many mid-tier almighty beasts' will.

As for the third layer, there was only one high-tier almighty beast will, which was Merlin's current Blood-eye Dragon. This was the only high-tier almighty beast will which Merlin had encountered so far.

"Swish".

Merlin immediately came to the first layer. He randomly picked a Two-tailed Mamba. As it was only a low-tier almighty beast, its attack was not very powerful. Its main weapon was its venom, but currently, it was suppressed inside the Bead of Infamy.

Merlin had never devoured or merged the will of an almighty beast. This was his first time.

"You're the one!"

Merlin did not know what would happen after he devoured the will of another almighty beast, so he could only test it out on this weaker Two-tailed Mamba.

As soon as the thought appeared in Merlin's mind, his own will immediately shapeshifted into a large mouth and devoured the will of the Two-tailed Mamba. Soon, it reached the depth of his Awareness.

"Roar…"

Seemingly discovering a foreign almighty beast will, the Blood-eye Dragon inside Merlin's Awareness let out an ear-piercing roar. Then, it stirred up a storm that swept violently towards the Two-tailed Mamba.

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Chapter 989: Merging the will of Almighty Beasts II

The Blood-eye Dragon's will would definitely not allow any other almighty beast's will to approach its "territory" or domain. Moreover, Merlin's Awareness was the "territory" of the Blood-eye Dragon's will.

As it was about to expel the Two-tailed Mamba's will, a colossal will immediately descended. Before this mighty will, the Blood-eye Dragon's will could not resist it at all.

"Great Master!"

When it sensed this will, the Blood-eye Dragon appeared endlessly fearful. It understood rather well this powerful master it had parasitized; who possessed the terrifying capability of defeating its will. Now, just this presence alone made it incomparably frightened.

The Blood-eye Dragon even wondered if Merlin was a sacred beast. Otherwise, even a top-tier almighty beast's will would not have such a fearsome dominance.

"Blood-eye Dragon, as your master, I need you to merge with more almighty beast's will!"

Merlin's tone left no room for questioning which caused the Blood-eye Dragon to feel appalled yet unable to talk balk. Any slight carelessness during the merging of the almighty beasts' will had the potential to completely destroy the Blood-eye Dragon's will.

Nonetheless, Merlin had already made up his mind. Naturally, he would not allow the Blood-eye Dragon to object. Following that, the Two-tailed Mamba still had not figured out what was happening when it felt an irresistible strength that had immediately mixed it with the Blood-eye Dragon's will.

"Roar…"

The Blood-eye Dragon let out a pitiful cry. Merging with an almighty beast's will was not that simple. Furthermore, Merlin was forcibly fusing. If he did not, the two almighty beast's will would be crushed at once.

As the two different almighty beast's will merged continuously, Merlin was consciously using the Blood-eye Dragon's will as the primary will, allowing the Two-tailed Mamba's will to be thoroughly fused into the Blood-eye Dragon's will.

In his Awareness, the Blood-eye Dragon's will was snarling incessantly, as if it was enduring extreme agony, but with the suppression from Merlin's Illusory World, there was no point. No matter how much the will of both were in conflict, they could only slowly merge together.

After a few hours, the Blood-eye Dragon's cries gradually died down. The Two-tailed Mamba's will had already vanished. In the entire Awareness, only the Blood-eye Dragon's will was left.

"Blood-eye Dragon, how do you feel?" Merlin asked eagerly.

"Feel?"

The Blood-eye Dragon carefully sensed itself over, then shook its head. "It seems like there's no obvious feeling. Perhaps it's only a low-tier almighty beast's will, so it's too weak?"

Merlin fell into silent contemplation. This seemed to be the reason. Even so, this experiment of his indicated that he could fuse almighty beasts' will together, and there were many more almighty beasts' will in the Bead of Infamy.

With this in mind, Merlin sent his consciousness into the Bead of Infamy. In the first layer subspace, there were low-tier almighty beasts' will everywhere, a great number of them.

"Devour!"

It was as if Merlin had turned into a gigantic mouth, endlessly and wildly swallowing the low-tier almighty beasts' will within the first layer subspace. One after another, each almighty beast's will was swiftly absorbed into Merlin's Awareness then forcefully suppressed by the Illusory World.

"Buzz buzz buzz."

The almighty beasts' will were frantically and forcibly fused into the Blood-eye Dragon's will. At first, the Blood-eye Dragon's will did not undergo any changes, but gradually, as one after another almighty beast's will was merged, the Blood-eye Dragon clearly felt that its own will became stronger.

The most direct effect of this strengthening of its will was its physical augmentation.

"Shapeshift!"

Merlin summoned this thought. He had already fused all of the low-tier almighty beasts' will within the first layer subspace of the Bead of Infamy into the Blood-eye Dragon's will. Now he displayed the might of his shapeshifted body.

"Boom."

After Merlin had undergone a full-shift, his body was sturdily built up by a large amount. Moreover, the bulk of his full-shift seemed to faintly contain a layer of solid, crimson armor. His physical attributes had been improved twice over at least.

Improving his physical attributes twice over would be inconceivable to any other contender with a full-shifting bloodline who learned about this. This was because once a contender with an almighty beast bloodline reached the full-shift, their physical attributes could not be upgraded no matter what. Thus, they focused their efforts on improving their Supreme Talent.

However, now that Merlin had merged with the almighty beast's will, he could further improve the full-shifted Blood-eye Dragon's physical attributes. It was really unbelievable.

"Perhaps this is a path unique to Hosts. They don't necessarily have to improve their Supreme Talent!"

Merlin's eyes brightened. If he could use this method of merging almighty beasts' will to constantly and continuously enhance the Blood-eye Dragon's physical attributes, he might actually be able to break through the limits of the Blood-eye Dragon at last, and its high-tier almighty beast bloodline itself.

"There's still the second layer subspace. Everything in there is a mid-tier almighty beast's will!"

Merlin was somewhat eager and impatient. Mid-tier almighty beasts' will were much stronger than low-tier ones. One of the former is comparable to ten or even dozens of the latter. In truth, the mid-tier almighty beasts' will in the second layer subspace was the primary force of the Bead of Infamy.

"Devour!"

Merlin did not hesitate at all and started devouring these mid-tier almighty beasts' will immediately. This was different from when he swallowed the low-tier almighty beasts' will. Each time he swallowed a mid-tier one, the Blood-eye Dragon appeared to be in abnormal anguish, and its will seemed to weaken slightly.

"Mid-tier almighty beasts' will are this formidable? If I continue merging, will it still be the Blood-eye Dragon in the end?"

Merlin had some doubts.

Following that, he shapeshifted again. The Blood-eye Dragon's body had become even stronger, its attributes improved once again. Moreover, its appearance had begun to change as well.

For instance, spurs had sprouted all over its body. This was a characteristic belonging only to one of the mid-tier almighty beasts Merlin had just devoured. Moreover, a wart had emerged on that massive forehead, as if about to burst into a horn.

In addition, Merlin's eyes had been glazed over by a green glow which made his vision even clearer. This was not including other changes that were still not completely exhibited yet.

In short, the current Blood-eye Dragon seemed less and less like a Blood-eye Dragon, let alone a true Sacred Dragon. Conversely, it seemed to be assembled from countless almighty beasts and appeared somewhat out of place.

"I must be the first person to merge almighty beasts' will! I wonder what's the monster that will ultimately be born. Still, as long as I can enhance my strength, that's nothing…"

Merlin carefully inspected his body. Indeed, there was nothing that felt unwell to him. Nevertheless, it was clear to see that his body had become more formidable.

As long as his strength was improved and there were no drawbacks, that was enough. Therefore, Merlin harbored no reservations and continued devouring the almighty beasts' will within the Bead of Infamy.

Not even Merlin himself knew what kind of terrifying creature would be born after he merged all these almighty beasts' will. Perhaps it would be a historically unprecedented, powerful almighty beast?

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Chapter 990: Information

At first, there were many almighty beasts' will within the Bead of Infamy, but now Merlin had frantically swallowed them until there was nothing left. In the entire Bead of Infamy, there was not a single almighty beast's will.

"Phew… I've finally devoured it all. Although there is no almighty beast's will left in the Bead of Infamy, this Bead of Infamy is still very useful, as it's able to seal and suppress an almighty beast's will."

Merlin knew that the Bead of Infamy was actually a treasure too, or it would not possibly be able to suppress so many almighty beasts' will.

After he had finished devouring and merging the almighty beasts' will from the Bead of Infamy and settled them in his Awareness, the almighty beast's will had transformed beyond recognition. Other than a faint, familiar hint of the Blood-eye Dragon's force, one had no way of knowing that it was once the high-tier almighty beast, the Blood-eye Dragon.

"Shapeshift!"

Merlin cried out hoarsely. Instantly, his entire body started to shapeshift swiftly. His body expanded outwards in rings as incomparably sharp spurs grew all over his body. There were even dim flames that adhered to his wings. The crimson vertical eye on his forehead had not really changed, but there was an additional horn that sprouted close to the eye.

In fact, this was not the biggest change. The biggest change was the overall transformation of the Blood-eye Dragon. Its enormous bulk had increased twice over at least and truly became a "colossus". Furthermore, the repressive aura of its body was extremely fearsome, more fearsome than any other full-shifting contender.

Merlin knew that the Holy Dragon royal family had actually inherited top-tier almighty beasts' will. These were second only to the formidable bloodlines of sacred beasts and could be considered the strongest bloodlines.

However, Merlin had learned through the Princess Royal that the actual strength of the top-tier almighty beasts was still their Supreme Talent and not their own physical power.

Now, after devouring and merging various almighty beasts' will, Merlin's own strength was now formidable to an inconceivable extent. It was likely that there was no almighty beast that was stronger than Merlin's physical strength.

Although Merlin did not have a powerful Supreme Talent, his body had been augmented to such an extent that he was on a different path.

"The barrier of the Illusory World is even sturdier, and its recovery speed has improved. Merlin, not bad. Your merging of the almighty beasts' will might be different from the traditional methods of this world, but it allows the Illusory World an opportunity to reach its full potential."

Within Merlin's Illusory World, Titus spoke in gleeful surprise. As Merlin merged the will, his almighty beast form had continuously grown stronger beyond expectation. It seemed that there were no physical limits and instead the Illusory World's barrier had become sturdier.

Back when Merlin faced off against the Void Zone, it was actually because his Illusory World's barrier was not strong enough. If one wished to make the Illusory World into reality, the Illusory World's barrier solidity would be of utmost significance!

"Perhaps no one had ever taken this path, but as long as I can enhance my capability, I'll continue down that road no matter what the path is!"

Merlin could feel the energy surging wildly within his body. This was a fantastic sensation. Even when he was in the Void Zone back then, he had never felt such formidable power.

"I wonder if the current me can withstand Farron's Supreme Talent?"

Merlin returned to his original appearance. He was possibly the strongest person, in terms of pure physical strength, to be born after the ancient almighty beasts had gone extinct. No full-shifting contender, purely based on physical power, was as mighty as Merlin.

Perhaps there were other Hosts who had merged almighty beasts' will, but at best they would have merged one or two almighty beasts' will. They would have to be extremely lucky, and also very careful, to prevent the backlash of the almighty beast's will.

Nonetheless, fusing one or two almighty beasts' will actually did not induce any clear improvements in the Host's abilities. Merlin had to merge countless almighty beasts' will from the Bead of Infamy to ultimately experience such an obvious improvement.

After keeping the Bead of Infamy, Merlin left the secret chamber.

"Butler, get me a set of clothes."

Merlin returned to his original form. His body's force still had not changed at all. After that, the butler brought a set of clothes. After Merlin put them on, he stared at the young face in the mirror and felt unsettled as if this face was somewhat unfamiliar.

"I haven't been in this world for long, but it feels like a very long time…"

Merlin had a dim longing for the Void Zone. Everything he was familiar with was there. Alone, in the strange Almighty Beast World, he had to be careful with his Illusory World. Moreover, there was no one like him, hence he always felt lonely.

"To Phantom!"

Merlin commanded the carriage driver to send him to Phantom at once. There were few people who currently knew about Merlin's true identity. The butler knew some of it, and there was also the driver.

The carriage driver nodded wordlessly and did not speak much, and immediately steered the carriage to steadily trundle towards Phantom Headquarters.

Soon enough, they reached Phantom Headquarters. Merlin saw that the headquarters seemed rather empty. At that point in time, nothing major had happened in the Holy Dragon City, and there were not many major missions, so the people of Phantom were more unoccupied.

Merlin immediately went to the Intelligence Team. In fact, the members of this team did not know Merlin well but when Merlin appeared, almost everyone stood up respectfully and cried out. "Deputy Minister!"

Merlin thought about it. Farron must have already informed the whole of Phantom. This Deputy Minister was a Deputy Minister who wielded true power. Naturally, the members of the Intelligence Team dared not slight him.

"Deputy Minister, our Team Leader has gone out on some business for now. Do you have any orders?" A woman who looked rather mild-mannered asked in a soft voice.

"There's no need to trouble your Team Leader. Just help me look up information about Doomsday. I want specific details."

"Doomsday? He's one of the rebel army leaders heavily monitored by the royal family, so information on him is very detailed and in abundance. Deputy Minister, please hold on a moment. We'll retrieve the information for you."

This was one of the reasons Merlin came to Phantom Headquarters, to look up specific information on Doomsday. Although Merlin had already found a new path, Doomsday had nearly killed Merlin the last time. There were no downsides in learning more about Doomsday.

"We've found it, Deputy Minister. There's plenty of information on Doomsday, take a look…"

The quiet, gentle woman immediately came out holding a pile of data that was as thick as a few books. This was all the information on Doomsday. With such a hefty collection, Merlin felt a headache coming on.

"Why is there so much information? Is there also a record of whom Doomsday had fought before when he was young?"

From Merlin's perspective, records like these were pure decoration and served no purpose.

"Deputy Minister, Doomsday himself is one of the major rebel army leaders. All his information must be very detailed. Even the trajectory of his growth must be understood clearly."

Merlin shook his head slightly. This was how the Intelligence Team worked. He would not actually meddle with their affairs. Following that, he picked up the information on Doomsday and pored over it carefully.

In particular, Doomsday's trajectory of growth had to be closely studied. Perhaps Merlin could discover some of Doomsday's secrets from there.

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