CHAPTER 478: POWER OF [SILENT FEATHER STRIKE]

’So, whoever hired them, it is not just for me but for all the Lin Family Disciples.’

Sensing the killing intent from 10 assassins following him, Ethan concluded that their target was all the Lin Family Disciples.

’Who wants to kill the Lin Family’s talented youngsters if not the Bloodclaw Tribe?’

With his earlier conclusion, Ethan decided that the assassins were sent by the Bloodclaw Tribe and at the same time, another thought formed in his head.

’Did the Greenfire Sect and the Bloodclaw Tribe come to some kind of agreement?’

How could he not form the connection between the two events, where the Lin Family Disciples got kicked out of the sect, and the killers were waiting for them?

The killers, as though they knew the Lin Family Disciples would be getting kicked out soon, and the only one who was powerful enough to make the Greenfire Sect kick out the Lin Family Disciples was none other than the Bloodclaw Tribe.

’Even before I could set the scores for attempting to assassinate my parents, these b*stards are pulling another trick.’

Ethan scoffed at the actions of the Bloodclaw Tribe, and his determination to exterminate the Bloodclaw Tribe had increased to the next level.

Soon, Ethan reached the small forest...the location that was good for a fight.

’Now.’

The captain of the Bloodcore Warriors didn’t waste any time as he gave the order, and nine Bloodcore Warriors jumped at Ethan from all directions with unmasked killing intent.

’It is finally time to use my latest Special Skill.’

However, the moment they revealed themselves, Ethan halted in his steps and with a slight smile, he used his latest Special Skill.

[Silent Feather Strike]

’Swiish’

’Swiish’

More than 100 Golden-coloured feathers were released from Ethan’s body that pierced through all the Bloodcore Warriors’ bodies, jumping at him at an incredible speed, puncturing holes in their bodies.

’Puchi’

’Puchi’

Except for the captain of the Bloodcore Warriors, the remaining Bloodcore Warriors were unable to block the incoming golden feathers that moved without sound.

[Killed a Level 4 Golden Core Realm Cultivator, received 4,000 Life Points from the Heaven’s Virtue]

[Killed a Level 3 Golden Core Realm Cultivator, received 3,000 Life Points from the Heaven’s Virtue]

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Soon, the system notifications resounded in Ethan’s head, thoroughly shocking him.

’T-this...I know the Silent Feather Strike was powerful, but....I still greatly underestimated it.’

If Ethan was a Perfected Golden Core Realm Cultivator and they got killed by his Special Skill [Silent Feather Strike], he would not have been surprised at all, not to mention getting thoroughly shocked.

However, currently, Ethan’s cultivation was only at Level 1 Golden Core Realm, and he didn’t use any of his trump cards to boost his battle prowess.

So, he was surprised that 9 out of 10 assassins were killed just like that.

’But, the skill consumes a lot of Golden Essence.’

The only downside to that special skill was its scary consumption.

’Of course, another factor was that they thought I was just a recently ascended Level 1 Golden Core Realm Cultivator and was not expecting me to counter their surprise ambush.’

Ethan didn’t forget to add that factor as he looked at the only remaining assassin standing with a shocked expression.

"H-how is this possible? Just how?"

The captain was unable to believe that his subordinates, whom he was training, had been killed even before they reached their target.

"That...you don’t have to know."

Ethan mocked as he rushed towards the Captain while activating his special skills.

[Abyssal Blood Domain]

[Fiery Python Rage]

The blood domain appeared, and at the same time, Ethan’s body doubled in size.

With his current cultivation, Ethan knew it was impossible to kill this last surviving assassin, who seemed to have a Perfected Golden Core Realm Cultivation.

Even the [Silent Feather Strike] he used earlier was unable to do any damage to him.

Thus, Ethan activated two of his Special Skills while rushing towards the Old Captain.

"Y-you...you are the Masked Cultivator Ethan?"

The Old Captain...although he didn’t know Ethan’s face, the [Abyssal Blood Domain] and [Fiery Python Rage] were signature skills belonging to the Mysterious Masked Cultivator.

So, he instantly thought that the young man was the Mysterious Masked Cultivator who killed Transformed Petrik and protected the Lin Family.

"Correct....and the reward for solving the mystery is...Death."

[Shadow Steps]

’Swiish’

[Blood Claw]

’Slash’

Before the Captain could do anything, Ethan turned into a blurry silhouette, slashing the Captain.

’Damn it...I have to run away and tell this to the Tribe Chief.’

The injury the Old Captain had received was quite serious; however, it woke him up from his shock.

The first and last thought in his head was to reveal that the Mysterious Masked Cultivator was none other than a young man who was not even 20 years old.

According to the Old Captain, there was a reason why the young man was very powerful at such a very young age, and there must be some kind of mysterious heavenly treasure.

By letting the tribe chief know about it, his tribe would have a higher chance of capturing the young man by sending powerful Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators.

As long as they capture the young man and get to know his secret, the Bloodclaw Tribe could become the strongest power in the entire Verdant Skymount Province.

"Huh? You are not dead yet?"

As for Ethan, he was surprised that the Old Captain was still alive even after receiving his attack.

The thing is, the Bloodcore Warriors are more powerful than the regular cultivators among their peers. So, what other Perfected Golden Core Realm Cultivators couldn’t survive, the Old Captain was able to barely survive.

"Anyway, it is time to end."

Nevertheless, Ethan was not worried much because the Old Captain was barely able to stand, much less have any strength to escape.

"Do you think you can kill me that easily?"

[Forbidden Blood Assimilation Art: Crimson Rebirth of the Fallen]

The Old Captain was a little faster than Ethan as he activated the forbidden technique of the Bloodclaw Tribe.

’Kacha’

In the next second, the huge claw injury on the Captain’s chest healed as his body started transforming into a blood monster.

’Huh? Isn’t this the same technique that Old Man named Petrik used back then?’

Ethan raised his brows at the sudden transformation of the Old Captain in front of him.

’Since there are no blood beasts, his strength can’t be higher than Level 1 Nascent Soul Realm.’

But, Ethan was not worried at all because he was fully confident in defeating the Old Man even after his transformation.

Unlike before, when Petrik took a long time, the Old Man’s transformation was instant because there were no Blood Beasts to merge with him to increase his cultivation.

’[Blood Beast King’s Bloodline], activate.’

Without hesitation, he activated one of his bloodlines that goes well with his Abyssal Blood Domain and the Blood Claw.

"I am going to kill you."

’Rawrrr’

As soon as the Old Man finished his transformation, he roared at Ethan.

"Let’s see who is going to kill who."

Ethan chuckled in return as he rushed at the humanoid monster.

’Swiish’

However, the humanoid monster didn’t attack Ethan; instead, it turned around with the hopes of escaping from Ethan.

That’s right!

The humanoid Blood Monster that has the strength of a Level 1 Nascent Soul Realm didn’t dare to fight Ethan, who only has a cultivation of Level 1 Golden Core Realm.

Instead, it decided to escape because its goal was to let the Tribe Chief know about the Masked Cultivator’s real identity.

’Even Petrik, in his transformed state, could not defeat him. There is no way I can defeat him.’

Of course, another reason was, the Old Captain was not confident in winning the fight against ’Kai’...not against the Mysterious Cultivator Ethan.

’T-this...what the....’

On the other hand, Ethan was speechless as he looked at the running monster.

’There is no need to run after him.’

Nevertheless, Ethan quickly recovered from his shock as he activated a dozen Emerald Lightning Talismans, aiming at the running-away monster.

’Swiish’

’Sizzle’

The dozen lightning bolts pierced through the blood monster, leaving behind a charred black body that was full of holes.

’Even someone like Green Corpse Emperor got killed by this talisman, not to mention it was just a Level 1 Nascent Soul Realm Monster that was yet to consolidate its cultivation.’

With a flash, Ethan appeared in front of the charred corpse as he collected the Soul Core...which had only half of the usual Level 1 Soul Core.

’Forget it. Having something is better than nothing.’

Other than the Soul Core, Ethan collected the nine Golden Cores from the other corpses and completely absorbed their blood energies to replenish his Golden Essence.

[The host’s cultivation has increased to Level 2 Golden Core Realm]

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[The host’s cultivation has increased to Level 4 Golden Core Realm]

There was good news for Ethan that, even without cultivation, his cultivation directly rose to Level 4 Golden Core Realm and was on the verge of becoming a Level 5 Golden Core Realm Cultivator.

’Is this the effect of the Supreme Spirit Root?’

Previously, when he used his special talent [Blood Devouring] to replenish his Golden Essence, a lot of blood essence was wasted.

However, with his Supreme Grade Spirit Root, there was zero wastage in absorbing the blood essence from the assassins he killed.

’Let’s take care of the remaining assassins before returning home.’

Just as he was about to move on to the next part of his plan to take care of the remaining assassins from the Bloodclaw Tribe, Ethan sensed an intense killing intent.

’Swiish’

Suddenly, Ethan’s surroundings started changing from a green forest into a dark forest and at the same time, it was completely filled with black mist.

’Huh? What’s happening now?’

Ethan frowned as he remained fully alert.

"We...finally...meet...Little Kai....Keke."

In the mist, a pair of red eyes appeared, followed by an eerie voice that could scare the sht out of anyone.

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Guess who this Red Eyes in the Black Mist is.