Chapter 912: Gabriel's Change

Chapter 912: Gabriel's Change

Deep within the river of blood, Gabriel's transformation continued to unfold. As the essence of the Elzeiran Purebloods merged with his own, his body underwent a profound metamorphosis. The power surged through his veins, infusing every cell with an otherworldly energy.

With each passing moment, Gabriel's physical prowess grew more formidable. His muscles bulged with newfound strength, and his senses sharpened to an unparalleled degree. He could now perceive the subtlest fluctuations in the environment, sensing the flow of energy around him.

But it wasn't just his physical attributes that underwent a remarkable change. Gabriel could feel a profound connection to the immortality of the Elzeirans coursing through him. Their eternal life force fueled his own strength, granting him the same level of invulnerability. He became a being that could not be easily killed.

And yet, there was more to his transformation. Karyk, witnessing Gabriel's acceptance of the blood and the essence, knew that he had to grant him even greater power. The only way for an Elzeiran to meet their demise was through a weapon infused with Karyk's new essence. And so, Karyk bestowed this essence upon Gabriel, removing the restriction that would otherwise bind him.

After he finished the transfer of essence, he stopped and let the blood take care of the rest. With every passing second, the blood in the river decreased, until the entire river was completely empty.

Gabriel was lying on the floor of the river, his clothes tainted red with blood. If anyone saw him, they would have thought that he had died, not knowing that it wasn't his own blood. "I'll bring him back myself." Karyk stopped his undead who were about to go down to bring Gabriel out. He jumped down, landing next to Gabriel, who was unconscious. The pressure of absorbing such dominant blood was too much for him, even if he was strong. The pain made him pass out, but he wasn't harmed. Karyk could see that Gabriel was only sleeping as his body completed the transformation. "From now on, you will bring this world to a new era, even long after I'm gone."

He picked Gabriel in his arms, before flying above. He reached the floor and carefully placed Gabriel on the surface. ****

The new Empress of the Elzeiran Dynasty was brought to the temple. She had been here many times, but she was never allowed to go past the guards. Only her brother was allowed. This time, she wasn't stopped though. The Shadow Guards respectfully greeted her, allowing her to get past them. She was the Empress. She had the permission to enter the Temple of Archangel established inside the Sect. "I am certain that you know how to contact them. Don't lose yourself when you see your brother's body. The first thing you need to do is greet them," the Leader of the Shadow Guards reminded the girl one more time. Now that the girl was the Empress, it was her responsibility to become the Envoy of the Archangels. The girl nodded. She pushed the door open, entering the dark chamber. The doors closed behind her and the multiple flame torches on the wall lit up on their own, remaining some of the darkness.

In the dimly lit room, the Empress saw the statue of the great Archangel that she had only heard about. She was suppressed right away. This sight was truly more shocking than she could ever have expected. She felt her blood boil. Not far from the statue, she saw the corpse of her brother who had died while trying to contact the Archangels. She wanted to rush to him, but she controlled herself, remembering the warning. She first had to greet the Archangels and then think about anything else.