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Sky Scar expressed his surprise, "It's not due to differences in strength? Could it be caused by the internal strife within the Dark Alliance?"
Melissa sighed, "To some extent, you could say that. After the old master disappeared, the Dark Alliance split into the three factions that exist now. Compared to the Holy Alliance's unity, we are lacking in control. But that isn't the main reason. After all, in confronting the Holy Alliance, the Dark Tripartite has a common enemy. It's the Demon Star, overseen by three of the Holy Alliance's Five Judges, that really holds back the Dark Alliance."
Sky Scar widened his eyes, "The Demon Star?" The Demon Star where Teacher Damon and Teacher Shane went.
"Yes, precisely, the Demon Star. On Planet Zhongting, I am the most powerful being in the Dark World. The manipulator from the Holy Alliance here is Oya, who holds an ability level in the forties. While my level is much lower than hers, the inherent advantage of our Darkness System Ability makes me unafraid. However, she possesses an ability I can't fight: Special Ability Summon. Assisted by her special ability summon, I am no match for her."
Sky Scar deliberated, "The special ability summon you mentioned must be connected to the Demon Star, right?"
Melissa replied, "Yes, special ability summon allows one to summon a demon beast of the same attribute. The Holy Alliance calls these beasts Holy Beasts. The Demon Star is a mysterious place inhabited by various exotic beasts, most of which possess special abilities. If we can tame a demon beast and combine its abilities with ours, the power of us supernatural beings could be greatly improved. The Holy Alliance was the first to discover the Demon Star, and even in the Dark Alliance's golden age, we couldn't compete due to the Demon Star. Most Holy Alliance supernatural beings over level ten have their own personal summon beasts; these beasts have terrifyingly strong abilities, some are even stronger than their masters."
Sky Scar's heart suddenly warmed. These demon beasts, creatures that only existed in fantasy novels he read in the past, truly exist in the world. According to genetics, these demon beasts must be some sort of gene mutants, and the Demon Star is a planet full of these mutant genes. As Melissa said, having a demon beast as a companion could significantly enhance one's abilities.
"I have a basic understanding of what you just told me. Melissa, you should also feel that my current power is very weak. Even if what you said is true, there's no way I can rule the entire Dark World as I am now. I need time to become stronger, so I must leave. I am currently a trainee manipulator in the Holy Alliance. This identity allows me free movement throughout the Galaxy Union." Although Melissa referred to him as the young master, Sky Scar was fully aware that he was far too weak to draw the Three Great Dark Elders to his side, let alone rule the Dark World. He didn't want to rule the Dark World or go against the Holy Alliance. His prefered choice, after learning everything, was to leave.
"Young master, you wish to leave?" Melissa's voice suddenly turned eerily calm.
A chill ran down Sky Scar's spine, he forced himself to appear composed, "Don't you believe that what I'm saying is the truth? Strength enhancement is my top priority."
The dark mist dispersed, revealing Melissa's seductive figure again. Her gaze was filled with a subtle coldness, "Indeed, you are right. In the Dark World, nothing can be accomplished without absolute power. The old master managed to rule the entire Dark World with his 72-level dark alien ability. However, I am somewhat skeptical now. While the old master's message was discreet, it was not completely unknown. I suspect you might be a fraud created by the Holy Alliance to gather internal secrets of our Dark World."
Sky Scar felt a jolt in his heart and instinctively took two steps back, "Then how would you prove whether I am the young master you speak of?"
Melissa smirked and said, "Quite simple, if you are the old master's heir, naturally you will have what was left by the old master, and your blood, is the best proof." She transformed. A hint of a pale blue shade emerged on her fair face as two fangs protruded from her mouth. Sky Scar only felt a sudden darkness before his eyes as two giant wings sprouted abruptly from behind Melissa. They were standard bat wings, however, they were many times larger than what Sky Scar could recall from his memory.
"What are you doing?" Sky Scar retreated a few steps instinctively. Under the powerful oppression brought forth by Melissa, he released an unprecedented surge of power. The spaces around his body became completely distorted as his two types of special abilities - space and darkness activated simultaneously, radiating a dark glow. Dark threads formed a giant web in front of him, his mind fully concentrated on Melissa who had morphed into a full-fledged vampire.
Melissa gave a provocative laugh. With a powerful flap of her giant wings, every bit of light in the hall disappeared. All things were engulfed in darkness. Sky Scar vividly felt the dark web in front of him rendered useless, shredded under the immense power. The immensely sharp power instantly assaulted in front of him. Despite the fluctuations of his space special ability, everything came to a standstill under the wave of powerful darkness. His surroundings were plunged into bewilderment and darkness. Two powerful hands grabbed his shoulders, the strength piercing his heart filled every corner of his body. Whether it was cosmic energy or the two types of special abilities- under the absolute suppressive power of the other party, all shrank into the corners.
Melissa's long, enticing legs suddenly wound tightly around Sky Scar's waist. Under her vast dark alien ability, Sky Scar had slipped entirely into unconsciousness. If it wasn't for her supporting power, Sky Scar would have already collapsed. Her enticing eyes that were initially filled with allure now turned dark red. The dark red glow was filled with greed and desire. Her giant wings enveloped Sky Scar completely. She opened her mouth, revealing her fangs, and abruptly bit into Sky Scar's neck.
The dark hall suddenly turned into a sea of purple color. Melissa screamed in agony, and her body was abruptly thrown off, her hands and wings turned into ashes. Most unsettling was the lack of blood pouring from the wounds. The dark red in her eyes faded. The drained face was filled with horror.
Sky Scar was now standing in place. However, his body was wreathed in raging flames - the flames were colored purple.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. This is the Hell Demon Fire, signifying the ultimate power!" Melissa's voice had become a bit crazy. Seeing her bare arm, her heart sank to below freezing. The Hell Demon Fire was one of the fewest dark powers that could only be understood by a Dark Judge - one of the most powerful dark powers. Even among the three great dark elders currently in the dark realm, no one possessed this level of power. What she found most intolerable was that the Hell Demon Fire was one of the abilities that the Darkness Lord was the best at.
"Melissa, nothing is impossible." Sky Scar spoke. But his voice had become so old. It revealed a majesty in the gloom that made Melissa want to worship him.
"You, you..." Melissa's eyes revealed a touch of gray.
Sky Scar's face turned abnormally pale. His eyes were still closed, but the purple flames surrounding his body burned more aggressively. "Melissa, do you think I do not know of your greed? You've long sensed my aura on Sky Scar. Obviously, you understand that he is the inheritor of my Dark Overlord. You wanted to draw his blood and power, to replace him and inherit everything that's mine, right? However, you are mistaken. Even though I went missing, I still exist in every corner of this world. You will pay for your foolishness."
"No, no..." Melissa knelt to the ground with a thud. "Great Darkness Lord, I did not mean to offend your dignity. Please forgive my stupidity. I realize my mistake."
"Forgiveness? Do you think this word should be used in our Dark World? There's no forgiveness in our realm. Everything stems from your own actions." As he spoke, Sky Scar slowly lifted his right hand. The purple flame in his palm rushed out, and the power of death bound Melissa's body.
"No--- Great Darkness Lord, I am willing to offer my soul. Please, please give me a chance." Melissa trembled violently. Faced with the Hell Demon Fire that she simply could not resist, she voiced the oath she was most unwilling to say.
"Offer your filthy soul? Fine. For the years you've dedicated to the Dark World, I shall grant you this honor. You should know, once the soul is sacrificed, if anything happens to your master, that is, Sky Scar, you will face the same predicament, plunged into an unsalvageable state. He lives, you live. His glory, your glory. Similarly, should he die, you too will die, and your death will be ten thousand times more miserable than his." He deliberately prolonged his voice as he spoke the last sentence.