Chapter 13: Dragon's Wrath, Demon’s Reign

Earlier That Evening – Arielle's Courtyard

The breeze was gentle. Lanterns glowed warmly across the stone pavilion. Arielle sat pouring tea with Lana at the garden table, the two women sharing an unusually soft moment.

  "You raised a good son," Arielle said, trying not to show the flush in her cheeks. "He's… different."

Lana gave her a sideways look, then smiled faintly.

"He's more than I ever expected. And stronger than anyone knows."

But their peace shattered in the next breath.

A burst of crimson light streaked over the roof. The ground trembled.

From the gate, figures in black cloaks and noble robes surged forward.

At the front—Young Lord Han, sneering.

  "Lana of the ruined house. Arielle of the fading clan. This home now belongs to the future king. That brat Jin… won't be returning."

Fists flew. Magic clashed.

But they were too many.

Arielle fell first, her spiritual qi pierced by a flame arrow. Lana fought like a lioness, but one against five was hopeless.

Blood spilled.

The courtyard cracked.

Just as all seemed lost—a figure landed on the gate's arch, eyes glowing gold and crimson, cloak fluttering like a beast's wings.

Present – The Storm Breaks

  "You dare…"

Jin's voice echoed like thunder. The ground trembled under his feet. His eyes, twin vortexes of ancient gold and demon red, locked onto the intruders.

Blood dripped from Lana's mouth.

Arielle lay barely breathing, bruised and bleeding.

Five cloaked experts stood protectively in front of Young Lord Han, smirking.

One scoffed. "The runt came back to die with his women."

The onlookers whispered:

  "It's over for them…"

  "Those are Spirit Flame and Earth-Fist sect disciples…"

Jin didn't answer.

He simply stepped forward.

And the system rang in his mind.

[Ancient Azure Dragon Bloodline – Activated: 35%]

Bones hardened. Scales shimmered faintly under his skin. Wind howled.

[Blood Demon Bloodline – Awakening Surged: 3% → 15%]

The air turned crimson. Blood in the courtyard rose like mist.

He vanished from sight.

The first mage didn't even react before a brutal wind-powered punch shattered his ribcage and sent him flying into the wall.

The second ignited flames Jin dove through them, skin burning, then countered with a savage elbow to his throat.

The third conjured earth armor—but Jin smashed through it, using wind and brute force, until the man bled from his mouth.

Two more came at once—earth spikes from one side, fire rings from another.

Jin bled. A blade tore across his ribs. Fire scorched his back.

[System Alert: Host Under Extreme Pressure – Tyrant Body Pushing Limits]

[Tyrant Body – Bronze Form → Silver Form Unlocked]

[Passive: Pain Resistance, Damage Reduction +20%, Muscular Enhancement]

His body glowed silver-bronze, growing more brutal, more beast-like.

The fight turned.

Each blow Jin landed carried not just strength—but wrath.

Blood mist rose.

The Blood Demon bloodline fed on the fallen, absorbing qi from wounds and dead men alike.

[Blood Demon Progress: 15% → 27%]

The courtyard became a hellish field of fire, wind, and blood.

People watching no longer laughed. They shivered.

One final figure stood, trembling.

Young Lord Han dropped to his knees.

  "P-please… please don't kill me! I'll give you gold—women—spirit cores—!"

Jin approached, his feet cracking stone with each step. His glowing eyes locked onto Han's.

  "They bled for me. And you wanted them dead."

Han sobbed.

Jin raised his hand.

Then paused.

  "You'll live. Just long enough to crawl back to Molana and tell her this…"

He leaned in.

  "Tell her… I'm coming."

A savage wind blast struck Han unconscious, tossing him into the outer wall.

The courtyard was silent, the only sound the wind howling through shattered tiles.

[System Notification – Major Update]

[Blood Demon Bloodline – Progress: 27%]

Effect: Absorbs blood qi from slain enemies; enhances offensive capabilities during battle.

[New Skill Unlocked: Blood Reaver Fist]

Description: A berserking qi punch that draws on blood energy in the air. Increases critical damage and leaves bleeding effects.

[New Elements Gained: Fire Affinity (10%), Earth Affinity (8%)]

Insight gained from battle with elemental mages.

[Tyrant Body – Silver Form Unlocked (2% Mastery)]

Passive muscle reinforcement, pain resistance, and enhanced damage tolerance.

[EXP Gained: +1100]

[Level Up Achieved → Level 10]

[Available Attribute Points: +10]