The wound on Bai Cha's palm, which she had deliberately cut, had not healed. Under her urging, more and more blood seeped out. This time, Bai Cha was fully prepared, and the blood condensed into a sea of blood.
These mixed evil powers, initially ferocious, were actually at the end of their tether. When resisting Lucifer, they carried anger; when being dispersed by Athena, they held unwillingness. However, upon encountering Bai Cha's blood malevolence, they seemed to encounter something inconceivable and retreated in haste, not daring to touch it for a time.
Bai Cha naturally did not miss the opportunity and immediately gained absolute initiative. Her blood transformed into waves that coiled around these deformed monsters, melting them in an instant.
As the monsters dwindled, Bai Cha grew stronger. Just as Leviathan was dizzy and disoriented, Bai Cha's other half of her mental power returned. Bai Cha's strength suddenly reached its peak and continued to climb.
Devouring was a convenient way to increase strength, but it was too evil and harmed heavenly harmony. If not facing an overly powerful enemy, Bai Cha preferred close combat with weapons. Furthermore, a considerable portion of the dragons captured on Earth had to be handed over to the research institute, and some were used to mend Baimon's deficiencies, which slowed down Bai Cha's power growth.
Under the stunned gazes of Leviathan and Mammon, all the deformed monsters born from their mother's disruption within the domain they had created were devoured.
The sea of blood dissipated, gradually condensing into a ball that shrunk and re-entered Bai Cha's body, vanishing into her heart. The world suddenly became quiet. Bai Cha's brow furrowed, and she immediately sat cross-legged.
The mixed powers of the Dragon Mother's galaxy were rampaging within her heart. Even though the monsters formed by those powers were melted by the sea of blood, Bai Cha could vaguely feel wisps of black energy emanating from the surging sea of blood within her heart. This energy was evil and strange, permeating her body.
This was a phenomenon that had never occurred before, or rather, it had never been this intense.
Bai Cha knew how terrifying her own blood was. It was a human taboo that she herself dared not touch excessively, a Pandora's Box of human genetics. Wherever the sea of blood passed, it devoured and melted everything. This was the first time Bai Cha had encountered an enemy that could still resist so fiercely after being devoured.
It was as if the enemy was extremely familiar with this power as well.
Bai Cha controlled her strength, letting it circulate slowly within her body, attempting to settle down and digest it. However, the mixed powers, like pigs sensing their impending slaughter, were tenacious and agile.
Outside, several people sat around Bai Cha. Black, web-like patterns crawled up from Bai Cha's neck, as hideous as fine cracks on porcelain.
Was this a disadvantage?
Lucifer was puzzled. He didn't believe that his mother's weak residual soul could overcome Bai Cha's power. He grasped Bai Cha's wrist to sense it carefully, only to find that he could no longer distinguish which part was Bai Cha's power and which was his mother's.
It was like a pot of boiling water, with no oil or coloring. After the bowl of liquid was added, it was still just boiling water.
How could this be? Had Bai Cha assimilated the Dragon Mother, or had the Dragon Mother assimilated Bai Cha?
Lucifer had no time to ponder. His thoughts sank, attempting to stimulate the power resonating within Bai Cha to help calm her surging internal energy.
Something Bai Cha had not expected happened. She could vaguely sense what was happening outside. The moment Lucifer's power joined in, the evil power originally from the Dragon Mother's galaxy seemed to have been infused with a catalyst, calming down miraculously and naturally merging with the blood malevolence.
It was as if they were meant to be one, flowing naturally within Bai Cha's body after their union. Her crimson blood gradually turned a dark red, becoming even more profound upon contact with the dark power Lucifer had left within her.
In the end, Bai Cha's original blood malevolence, the Dragon Mother's residual essence, and Lucifer's power merged into one, flowing naturally but uncontrollably within her.
Bai Cha was stunned. She had never expected her power to be so compatible with Lucifer's. Ever since Bai Cha and Lucifer had resonated, Bai Cha had kept her power and Lucifer's power separate, stored in different places within her body.
Her blood's power was extremely dominant. If injected into other beings, it was unknown if it would disdain their blood, but Bai Cha's blood would directly explode, exhibiting extreme repulsion.
Therefore, as a precaution, Bai Cha had never allowed her blood's power to come into contact with Lucifer's dark energy.
Moreover, blood malevolence and dark energy were different energy circuits. Bai Cha had never considered fusing the two powers.
The dark red blood, compared to the previous crimson, was more eerie and evil, instilling a chill in anyone who looked at it. Yet, Bai Cha felt an unprecedented power from it, several times stronger than before.
"It seems to be uncontrolled," Mammon said, supporting Leviathan as he sat to the side, looking thoughtfully at Bai Cha, half of whose face was covered in black cracks. "It's strange. She was very fierce just now. This power is only a residual soul; it shouldn't be something that both the Boss and sister couldn't handle."
Mammon had naturally begun calling Bai Cha "sister." Leviathan glanced at Mammon but did not correct him. After catching his breath, he slowly explained, "Because of willpower."
"Willpower?" Mammon asked, puzzled.
"Are you referring to the Dragon Mother's willpower? But as far as I know, Miss Bai's willpower is top-tier among humans." Raphael was also confused. He looked at Athena with a questioning gaze.
Athena nodded in agreement, "That's right. Although it hasn't been explicitly demonstrated, based on my assessment, among us six, Bai Cha should be the strongest."
That was no different from being the strongest in the world. The six of them were already the strongest in the world.
"No, you misunderstand. I'm not saying her willpower isn't strong," Leviathan waved his hand and explained, "It has nothing to do with strength; it's a difference in levels. It's like ten catties of cotton are heavier than one catty of iron, but it's absolutely not as hard as one catty of iron."
"Big Brother's power should have helped a lot. Bai... Bai Cha? Bai Cha's erosion has been slowed down, but it's still a bit lacking," Leviathan raised an eyebrow, hinting at something.
Everyone fell silent. The atmosphere suddenly became quiet. They all turned to look at Lucifer, who was sitting in front of Bai Cha, holding her wrist. They were speechless for a long time.
"Pfft..." After a while, Mammon couldn't hold back his laughter. Seeing Lucifer's suddenly flushed face, he burst out laughing.
"Don't look at me like that, Big Brother. It's a matter of power; incomplete power won't yield the best results." Leviathan ignored Lucifer's glare and, enjoying the spectacle, called out to Bai Cha, "Miss Bai can definitely hear us. This is a necessary measure. If it doesn't work, move. If you consent, then don't move."
Bai Cha: "..."
Lucifer: "..."
Bai Cha was somewhat glad that she was stabilizing her powers and didn't need to open her eyes. Even so, a slight sense of shame that inexplicably welled up within her made her cheeks feel hot, and her heartbeat quickened.
Leviathan was actually right. Lucifer's power was indeed crucial, acting like a catalyst and a stabilizer. However, she hadn't fully resonated with Lucifer yet. Lucifer's power was trying its best to suppress it, but it was like a small boy being dragged by an electric scooter, with the rear brake fully engaged and even spitting sparks, but still unable to stop it.
"Boss, are you feeling shy?" Mammon leaned in to Lucifer's ear, grinning mischievously. He knew Bai Cha could hear him, so he let out a loud laugh. "Hahaha, then we'll turn away. You two go ahead. I believe Big Brother's kidneys are still very useful."
Lucifer and Bai Cha: "..."
A complete resonance just felt a bit strange, but a kiss would have been enough. Why was this making it seem like they were about to get intimate?
Lucifer felt as if his integrity for the past half-life had shattered, or rather, he only had integrity in front of Bai Cha, and now it had shattered in front of her.
But he had to do it. He couldn't just watch Bai Cha be consumed.
Lucifer slowly leaned in. Bai Cha's face was incredibly close. Their noses were touching. Lucifer could smell Bai Cha's faint, delicate fragrance.
It was like the Tumi flowers in the early morning, mixed with dewdrops and the scent of earth, their floral notes crushed together in the air.
She's so beautiful, only this thought remained in Lucifer's mind. He even held his breath. He gently cupped Bai Cha's cheek. Her skin was like congealed fat, and the smooth, warm touch made Lucifer's thoughts waver.
It felt like a dream, with the person he loved right in front of him. He had deliberately kept his distance, telling himself to settle down, but as Lucifer got this close to Bai Cha, he realized all his restraint had crumbled in that instant.
A volcano erupted at the bottom of the sea, the army at the city gates suddenly routed. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, her breathing grew lighter. Lucifer discovered that Bai Cha's cheeks also had a trace of an unusual blush.
She doesn't reject me?
Lucifer's heart suddenly leaped. Countless times before, Bai Cha's face had been this close to his, as if she were about to kiss his lips, but never had it felt as real as this.
Soft, warm, beautiful, joyous... Lucifer didn't know how to describe it.
He was probably drunk; otherwise, why would his head feel so dizzy, as if he had been drinking?
Kissing seemed to be a very pleasant thing, sweet, like a dream.
The power quickly subsided. After complete resonance, the host's and the dragon's power would rapidly increase from the original one hundred percent to three hundred percent. This was an effect where one plus one was greater than two. If the coordination was tacit, the potential was extremely high, and this effect would be even better.
The knight knelt on one knee, kissing the princess's lips with near devotion.
"Click."
The sound of a camera.
Lucifer's body stiffened. He snapped back to reality, quickly opened his eyes, and pushed back. But he met Bai Cha's gaze as she also happened to open her eyes.
He became even more flustered, like an ordinary person, stumbling backward a few steps, almost falling. Startled, Bai Cha quickly grabbed Lucifer's wrist and pulled him back again.
Lucifer, who had tripped and was falling backward, lost his balance again as Bai Cha pulled him forward. With a thud, Bai Cha was knocked to the ground by Lucifer.
Bai Cha propped herself up with her arms supporting her on the ground. As she looked up, Lucifer's face was so close that she was stunned.
"Ahem, apologies, Master. I lost my composure," Lucifer said, instantly rising and taking two steps back, bowing in apology. His hair was a bit long, and as he lowered his head, his bangs covered his eyes, concealing his turmoil.
"Ahem, ahem, I just didn't realize the Boss was so desperate," Mammon whispered to Lucifer's ear, grinning. Lucifer gritted his teeth in annoyance.
Bai Cha also cleared her throat awkwardly. The air temperature rose too quickly, and Bai Cha felt her ears getting a little hot. She quickly took a deep breath to calm herself and changed the subject, "My powers have stabilized, but there are some additional follow-ups."