Chapter 381: Progression

He also learned cultivation like him, and his progress was far faster. Zold couldn't tell how much his depth was as he barely made a move.He still had a trump card, but Zold decided to keep it for the worst-case scenario, just in case the conflict escalated.

"Stop acting like this, father. If you keep silent, then I will think everything she said was true."

"What Aria said is not wrong. Edward is looking to capture me now," Silva said in a flat tone.

"Just stop it already, Silva. Now is not the time for you to try to teach your son." The man that watch on the sideway suggested.

"What would you know? Every moment is a time to teach your kids."

"You know what? Talking with you is really tiring, Luca is here now.

You do know what will happen if she meets with the current Edward?"

"It doesn't matter. Since my son has already met Aria, Edward is already prepared.

He knew this would happen a long time ago. His goal is always making Luca meet with me first."

"But will she trust you?"

"Not something I need to care about. I just need to do my task."

The man sighed, knowing it was no use trying to talk into Sylva's thick skull.

'I shouldn't have taken the mission. It has been so many years, and it seemed it would still take me a while before going out.'

Even with Luca coming, he didn't think it would provide a solution. The problem they were facing was just that complicated.

"Stop dozing around, Father. They will come soon. I want to know my answer."

Zold's eyes turned sharp, looking at his son deeply. "Pathetic. Did you forget what I taught you? If you think someone poses a danger to you, do you confront and ask him directly?"

"No, I observe, gain evidence, and create my own conclusion."

"Then what are you doing?"

Zold took a deep breath, then pointed his dagger forward. "Because you are my father!"

Electricity ran through his body as he appeared in front of Silva. Sparks flew in the air as he started launching a barrage of attacks.

"Being sentimental will not help you," Silva reminded in a flat tone as he kept parrying the attacks with one hand.

"Yes, they are not. You always teach me what matters in the end is one's strength."

A green hue started appearing around his eyes. In the next moment, his momentum increased drastically, surprising Zold.

But before things could escalate, a presence came toward Silva, making him dodge.

BANG!

The ground where he had just stood cracked, and the surface then turned to ice.

"Stop it, Aria." Luca's voice reverberated.

"But, Madam..."

"Don't worry, he won't escape, will he, Zold?"

Zold, who had just landed, nodded at her.

"It's been a while, Luca."

"So, at least you did your work, Owl. I honestly thought you escaped."

Owl's lips twitched. He was the hunter that Luca had paid to look for Edward. The payment was not cheap, but she hadn't gotten any results, which frustrated her.

"Don't you see I am here? If only I had known what I signed up for, I would have honestly rejected this mission. The payment is not worth it."

"Then why are you still here? Knowing you, you should have escaped."

Meanwhile, Ming Yue was studying their strength. Emily couldn't help but feel more hopeful. Before, it was just talk from Aria, someone she didn't know, but looking at Silva now, she knew it was true.

She wanted to quickly run and meet her father, 'If only I knew the direction.'

"The stake is too big now, and it's not like I have a choice. We are stuck in this place." S~eaʀᴄh the Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Luca, confused, looked at Silva. "I have heard it from Aria; Edward wants to capture you. Just what happened?" Her voice then changed, her gaze turning cold. "Don't tell me you are a traitor."

"That is up to you to decide, Madam," Silva replied as she threw something toward Luca.

MingYue's senses turned alert, but seeing what was thrown, she decided not to make a move. She could see their strength.

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Name: Silva

Power Level: 20.1

Lifeforce: 521/578

Cultivation Level: Mystic Integration Stage - Early Level

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Name: Owl?

Power Level: 21.5

Lifeforce: 555/621

Cultivation Level: Profound Enlightenment Stage - Early Level

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She then turned to Aria to compare.

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Name: Aria

Power Level: 17.8

Lifeforce: 698/721

Cultivation Level: Mystic Integration Stage - Late Level (?)

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'I am sure now, the time in the core region is far faster than outside; otherwise, how could both of them be even stronger than Aria?' MingYue thought to herself.

Aria was a genius who had grown since birth in the core region; this meant the moment she started breathing, she began to cultivate. This also did not count the heavenly treasure or elixir she consumed.

That is why MingYue didn't feel weird at all looking at her life force.

Compared to her own status, she sighed. The more she mastered her Vampire ability, the more she realized how weak cultivation was in the grand scheme of things.

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Name: Mingyue Xueqi

Power Level: 17.5

Progenitor Transformation: 10/100%

Lifeforce: 1578/1578

Cultivation Level: Golden Core Stage - Late Level

Vampire Level: Bloodling (Mastery 9%)

Secret Arts: Absolute Zero Tempest, Frozen Lotus Eternal Blossom, Frost Petal Dance, Arctic Serpent Fury.

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Luca caught the item. It was a jade slip but colored in red. As she was not a cultivator, she didn't know how to use it.

"Drip a drop of your blood on it, Madam; it will activate the slip," Aria suggested in a respectful tone.

Luca frowned for a moment since the method felt crude to her. It reminded her of many cruel rituals done by the dark guild she had witnessed in the past.

This made her feel wary. The majority of the rituals were stupid, but she knew some could use someone's blood to put a curse on them.

"Blood? Why?"