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The next second.

Shiraha felt a sudden brightness before his eyes, realizing he had broken free from the illusion.

Directly above him, about ten meters away, the Female Knight in half-bat form looked on in surprise.

"You actually?"

Shiraha grinned and leaped into the air, instantly unleashing the "Crimson Dragon Calamity" to its fullest potential.

A burst of scorching Crimson Airflow shot up from his body, propelling him upwards and instantly placing him before the Female Knight.

"So fast?" The Female Knight was startled, dodging Shiraha's punch aimed at her chest, then giggled, "Looks like you're not as fast as me."

A dazzling white light appeared below.

"Ah—! My eyes!"

The Female Knight cried out in pain, clutching her eyes tightly as a burning sensation assaulted them.

In the moment of crisis, the Female Knight exhaled a large amount of smoke in an attempt to conceal herself.

However, before she could flap her wings, she felt her body being gripped by a huge hand, rendering her unable to move, and then she plummeted downwards.

Shiraha first used his master-level "Flash" to blind the Female Knight, then used "Shadow Touch" to pull Female Knight sharply downwards.

Boom!

Shiraha unleashed a punch, but just as it was about to strike the Female Knight, he transformed his fist into a claw, plunging his right hand directly into Female Knight chest before grabbing her.

"Ah!"

With a scream from the Female Knight, Shiraha gripped a Blue Crystal that looked like a pebble in his hand.

The Female Knight, having lost the Blue Crystal, quickly reverted to her human form.

"What is this? Tell me?" Shiraha grabbed the Blue Crystal with one hand and gripped the Female Knight's neck with the other.

Just by holding the Blue Crystal, he could feel an incredibly powerful life energy surging into his body.

"Quickly! Let me go!"

The Female Knight struggled painfully.

Shiraha tightened his grip on his hand.

"I... I won't tell you!" The Female Knight's face was pale and purplish as she uttered these words with difficulty.

Click!

Shiraha snapped her neck, ending the Female Knight's life, and then threw her body into Storage Scroll.

There are two other people.

In such a short time, the life energy surging into the Blue Crystal actually strengthened the faint power of his bloodline.

We must find out the origin of the Blue Crystal!

"Camilla!"

The other two Female Knight who were fighting the Konoha Ninja were shocked. Camilla, the strongest of the three, was killed in just a few rounds.

The two quickly disengaged from the battle and ran towards the warship.

At this moment, the warships that had been rapidly approaching also changed direction and withdrew.

"Trying to run?!"

' Summoning Technique!'

Shiraha leaped into the air, simultaneously forming Hand Seals with both hands.

Bang!

A huge plume of smoke rose from the sea, and a massive, dark blue serpent appeared.

The Shiraha landed steadily on the Aoda's head, pointing ahead and saying:

"Aoda, after them!"

"Yes." Hearing Shiraha's slightly impatient voice, the Aoda quickly swam on the water's surface, chasing after the speeding warship.

"Lord Shiraha, stop chasing!"

The ninja behind shouted.

"You all go back first!"

Shiraha called out to the rear.

They quickly disappeared from the sight of the Konoha people along with the Aoda.

Overseas, on a solitary island with a diameter of no more than two hundred meters.

Shiraha, his face ashen, carried two Female Knight, one in each hand, into a naturally formed cave on the island.

He broke their arms and legs and chained them up.

Thump!

Shiraha threw the two of them to the ground.

The Female Knight on the left, with fair skin and long chestnut-brown hair parted in the middle, shouted:

"Let me go! Otherwise, Lord Hyde will not let you off!"

"What's your name? Is Hyde the one who escaped from the ship just now?" Shiraha gripped the Female Knight's chin and asked coldly.

That Metal Warship was traveling at an absurdly high speed; even when he ordered the Aoda to give chase at full speed, it still couldn't catch up.

"Pah—!" The Female Knight seemed to want to spit at Shiraha, but he suddenly pinched her chin, crushing her jawbone.

This matter concerns his advancement to the next level of "Spirit Summoning Warlock" and also affects the purity of his bloodline, Shiraha also showed a cold side.

"So you're not planning to cooperate?"

Shiraha calmly removed the Female Knight's dark blue armor, then used Chakra Scalpel to remove the Blue Crystal from her chest.

"Ah~!"

The Female Knight struggled painfully.

The other Female Knight trembled slightly. She also had fair skin and was very beautiful. She had medium-length golden hair with bangs and slightly curled ends at the back. She wore two long, thin strands of hair that reached her chest and was dressed in purple armor.

"I can tell you're not as difficult to communicate with as she is, right?"

Seeing the blonde Female Knight trembling, Shiraha smiled slightly at her.

He then retrieved Cell Solution and Syringe from his Storage Scroll, drew out a vial of scarlet liquid, and returned to the struggling Female Knight:

"I'm giving you one last chance. I hope you cherish it."

Although the Female Knight did not speak, the determination and hatred in her eyes made her attitude clear.

Shiraha shook his head slightly and sighed.

He has never been ruthless towards his enemies, but he also doesn't have a sadistic penchant for torturing people. However, this time, he has to make an exception for the sake of this Blue Crystal.

Shiraha injected the Scarlet Liquid from the Syringe into the Female Knight's vein.

Soon, the Female Knight began to struggle violently.

However, after losing the Blue Crystal, her physique was only slightly stronger than that of an ordinary person, at most at the level of Genin, and she was completely unable to resist.

As the Female Knight's body gradually stiffened, Shiraha turned to look at the Female Knight in purple armor, removed her armor, and placed his hand on her chest.

"And you? Are you also prepared to die for Lord Hyde, who abandoned you like trash on the spot? I only used one-tenth of my strength just now. This time, I'll make you hold out a little longer."

As he spoke, Shiraha inserted his hand into the Female Knight's chest and dug out the blue crystal.

"My name is Lanke, don't kill me! You're holding the Gelel Stone! We're all Lord Hyde, and our mission is to find the Gelel Stone Vein!"

After the golden-haired Female Knight had the Gelel Stone removed from her chest, she instantly became weak. Seeing the gruesome death of her companion, she immediately revealed everything.

"Gelel Stone? A vein!"

Shiraha's pupils suddenly contracted.

There's an entire vein of minerals? It's all Gelel Stone?

"Go on!"

Shiraha urged her on, placing his hand on the Female Knight's chest and using Medical Ninjutsu to treat the wound there.

"The Gelel Stone contains powerful life energy that can prolong the life of living beings and make plants mature overnight."

Hundreds of years ago, on another continent, there once stood a powerful empire built upon the Gelel Stone Vein.

Later, due to internal strife, the empire was destroyed.

Hyde the Hyde obtained the ' Book of Gelel,' which records the history of a powerful empire, and has been collecting Gelel Stone scattered throughout the world, hoping to find the location of the mines.

In order to rule the world, he took advantage of your infighting among the ninjas to weaken your strength, which is why he launched his attack.

Healed by the white feather's Yang Release chakra, Ranke's speech became much smoother.

"Very good, you're a smart person. You're safe now." Shiraha smiled and said, "How can we find Hyde?"

"I don't know."

"Um?"

"Hyde never stays in one place for long, and now that you've scared him, he'll definitely hide!"

Lanke saw Shiraha's expression change, he was so frightened that he hurriedly explained.

"So you can't find him either?"

The smile on Shiraha's face gradually faded.

"No! I can take you to him! We'll definitely find him! Please let me go!" Lanke scrambled and crawled to Shiraha's feet.

She didn't want to die, and she didn't want to be tortured. The man in front of her, who looked to be about the same age as her, was like a devil—it was terrifying!

"Then I'll have to trouble you to lead the way from now on."

Shiraha smiled and helped Lanke up. After taking off her armor, the Female Knight was wearing black tight-fitting clothes underneath, which perfectly outlined her hot figure. However, the Female Knight was disheveled and her face was covered with tears, making her look quite pathetic.

"Thank you, thank you."

Lanke was already somewhat bewildered.

Shiraha took out another vial of reagent from the Storage Scroll.

"No, no!"

Lanke retreated in terror.

"Don't worry, this is a nutrient solution that's good for your body. The only side effect is that it will make you sleepy." Shiraha smiled as he inserted the needle into Lanke's neck and then pushed the reagent in.

Lanke's body went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

Shiraha took out a cushion from the Storage Scroll, placed her on it, then stored the corpse of the other Female Knight before leaving the cave.

"This is a nice place."

Shiraha scanned his surroundings, maximizing his "Sixth Sense sense," and found no one around.

' Summoning Technique!'

Bang!

As the smoke dissipated, a huge White Serpent emerged from it, nearly fifteen meters long.

"White Serpent? How did you get so big?" Shiraha was stunned for a moment. Seeing that the White Serpent was about to wrap itself around his body again, he quickly stopped it and said, "No! I can't take it if you're this thick."

Seeing the White Serpent's disappointed expression, Shiraha stepped forward, hugged its head, and gently stroked it.

"Alright, once you grow to be as big as the Aoda, I'll ride you around."

Upon hearing this, the White Serpent affectionately nuzzled Shiraha's head. It was originally just an ordinary little snake in Ryūchi Cave. If it weren't for Shiraha, it might have been eaten by its own kind one day. Now, thanks to Shiraha's nurturing, it has evolved into a giant snake, and it's only one step away from being able to speak human language. Among snake- Summoning Beast, it is now at an average level.

"White Serpent, please pass on a message to Kushina: I'm on a remote island overseas and won't be able to return for a while. Tell her not to worry."

Shiraha took out a Blank Scroll and left a message for Kushina.

He planned to conduct experiments here, hoping that with the power of the Gelel Stone, he might be able to complete the bloodline purification.

According to records, the promotion of First-Level Warlock will result in a powerful radiation effect.

If Shiraha advances to a higher level, the commotion will definitely be even greater. This place, located on an isolated island overseas, is a good place for research and advancement.

Upon hearing this, the White Serpent opened its mouth, caught the scroll in Shiraha's hand, and then turned into smoke and disappeared.

Shiraha returned to the cave, began to widen it, then set up a barrier, and took out the experimental equipment he carried with him. A simple laboratory quickly took shape.

A month has passed quietly.

In the makeshift laboratory in the cave, Shiraha looked excited as he gazed at the Test Tube in his hand.

[The bloodline purity of the Third Level creature "Divine Tree" was detected at 92%, with "perfect" quality. After the main body absorbs it, the success rate of advancing to First-Level Warlock is 90%; the failure rate is 5%; the mutation rate is 5%; if the bloodline purity is increased to over 90%, the bloodline level will be increased to half- Fourth-Level; if the same source bloodline is supplemented, the bloodline level can be advanced to Fourth-Level. ]

[The bloodline purity of the Third Level creature "White Phosphorus Serpent" was detected at 92%, with "Perfect" quality. After the main body absorbs it, the success rate of advancing to First-Level Warlock is 90%; the failure rate is 7%; the mutation rate is 3%. If the bloodline purity is increased to over 90%, the bloodline level will be increased to half- Fourth-Level. If the same source bloodline is supplemented, the bloodline level can be advanced to Fourth-Level. ]

[Simultaneously absorbing the bloodlines of the "White Phosphorus Serpent" and the "Divine Tree," the main body's advancement to the next level as a "Spirit Summoning Warlock" has a 90% success rate and a 6% failure rate; the mutation rate is 4%.]

[Super Radiation Creature Cell - Perfect Quality (3/3), Success Rate for Advancing to "Spirit Summoning Warlock" Level 1 +9%]

"A 99% success rate. If it fails, then I'll accept it!"

Shiraha carefully put away the Test Tube and walked out of the cave laboratory.

The Female Knight, Lanke, was not far from the cave, helping Shiraha hang up her clothes to dry and then preparing food.

"Lanke." Shiraha waved to Lanke.

"Lord Shiraha."

Lanke quickly approached Shiraha, knelt on one knee, and respectfully said.

Although Shiraha had acted like a gentle and kind person during this period, Lanke, who had witnessed his terrifying side, dared not be negligent in the slightest.

"Don't be nervous. I've said it before, as long as you are loyal to me, I will treat you as one of my own."

Shiraha said with a smile.

"Yes."

"I'm about to get promoted. You're not going to run away while I'm getting promoted, are you?"

"No, I would never dare."

Lanke knelt down on one knee again to show his loyalty.

"Just kidding. Without the Gelel Stone, you probably couldn't even beat an average adult male, let alone run away," Shiraha chuckled.

Lanke didn't dare to reply.

"As long as you stay put, I can return this Gelel Stone to you. And once I find the mine, I can give you even more. The benefits you can gain by following me will far exceed your imagination!"

Shiraha took out the Blue Crystal and placed it in front of Lanke.

The other two Gelel Stone were used to purify the bloodline, which has now been upgraded to its limit and can no longer be improved.

Once he advances in rank, two Gelel Stone tubes probably won't be enough to produce the desired effect, so it's better to use them as a reward for Lanke.

Lanke replied, "Yes! I swear to serve you to the death!"

Shiraha nodded and used the Summoning Technique.

Bang!

The enormous body of the Aoda was revealed.

"Aoda, I will be conducting research here for the next period of time. You will patrol the nearby waters. If anyone approaches, drive them away!" Shiraha said solemnly.

"Yes!" the Aoda replied, crawling towards the edge of the island.

"Come with me."

Shiraha walked towards the cave laboratory.

Although Lanke was afraid, he still followed.

"Lie down inside." Shiraha walked to a Culture Dish filled with nutrient solution, opened the glass chamber, and gestured for Lanke to get in.

"Yes."

"No need to take off your underwear!"

"Yes, yes!"

Once Lanke was placed in the Nutrient Tank, Shiraha gave her an injection and then closed the glass tank.

Immediately afterwards, he went to the adjacent laboratory, activated the barrier, and walked to the two huge Culture Dish.

One contained a bright green liquid, and the other was filled with a scarlet liquid. These were the keys to his advancement: two purified "semi- Fourth-Level" bloodlines.

Shiraha didn't rush to advance directly. Instead, he left the lab, got some food, laid out a mat, and slept until he naturally woke up the next day.

He used emerald green and Scarlet Liquid to inscribe Sorcery Array on the experimental table, then took off his shirt and sat cross-legged on it.

He then used a catheter to inject the two blood vessels into his body through his forearm.

"Hiss~"

A tingling sensation spread throughout his body, Shiraha forced himself into a meditative state.

At the same time, the second level of Meditation Method Will runes in the Soul Space.

After an unknown amount of time, Shiraha felt as if he had turned into a snake in his dream, born on a towering tree.

Then, he transformed into a tree, from which a giant, snow-white python was born.

In his dream, Shiraha traveled through one world after another.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he woke up from his dream.

Shiraha opened his eyes, still sitting cross-legged.

[Promoted to Level 1 Spirit Summoning Warlock]

[Gained the Innate Spell - Wood Spirit Avatar]

[Gain the Innate Spell - Demonic Scales]

[Gain the Innate Spell - Chain of Emotions]