Chapter 164: An Uninvited Guest
In the center of the vast grassland, a formidable wave of chaotic power surged from Leon’s body, radiating upward like a relentless tsunami and growing more intense with each passing moment.
“Come on! I can still unleash more chaotic power from within me!” Leon exclaimed eagerly, even though his face was paler than a corpse, and blood seeped from his mouth, nose, and eyelids.
*Buzz!*
The Great Sword of Chaos, hovering above Leon’s head, emitted a brilliant purple light that healed his wounds and regulated the outflow of chaos power from his body.
The two worked so well together that, after half an hour, the intensity of the chaos power emanating from Leon’s body gradually diminished until it eventually vanished.
*Thud~*
Suddenly, Leon, already exhausted, collapsed, panting as if he had just run a thousand-meter marathon.
“Hah~ Damn… Finally finished!” Leon whispered to himself, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He gazed up at the sky with a satisfied expression on his handsome, yet very pale, face.
This was the first time he had used his chaos power since returning to his body from the Hall of Glory, and he hadn’t anticipated using it to such an extreme degree.
“Huft~ The hidden races must have noticed, right?” Leon thought to himself doubtfully.
The phenomenon he created with his chaos power should have been significant enough to attract the attention of all the powerful beings around the world, but he couldn’t be certain.
After a while, Leon shook his head slightly, discarding those worries, and slowly rose to his feet with difficulty.
“It doesn’t matter whether they noticed or not; the most important thing is that I’ve done my duty. If they didn’t notice, I’ll create an even bigger phenomenon in the future,” he muttered in a light tone, feeling more relaxed.
*Buzz!*
The Great Sword of Chaos slowly approached and hovered around him, causing Leon to chuckle slightly.
“Thank you for your help,” Leon said softly, extending his hand.
*Buzz!*
The Great Sword of Chaos emitted a purplish-black light and approached Leon’s hand as if seeking praise, eliciting even more laughter from Leon.
“Pfft! I almost thought you were a cat rather than a sword,” Leon said with a slight chuckle, gently stroking the blade, which was as exquisite as his Holy Sword of Zenith.
Just as the two were enjoying their moment, Liliana’s voice suddenly echoed in the distance.
“Leon!”
Upon hearing the voice, Leon instantly snapped to attention, and the Great Sword of Chaos abruptly transformed into a purple light before swiftly entering his forehead and disappearing, causing him a momentary startle.
Yet, before he could react once again, Liliana had already teleported in front of him, her beautiful face etched with panic and worry.
“Leon, are you okay!?” Liliana asked in a fearful tone, her hands running over his entire body from his face down to his lower half, causing Leon’s pale face to redden slightly.
“Ahem! Liliana, I’m fine,” Leon replied, gently gripping both of her hands and giving her a tender, affectionate look.
Upon hearing this, Liliana’s worried expression instantly turned grim, and she released the hands that he held tightly.
“It’s alright, you say? Are the blood seeping from your eyes, ears, mouth, and nostrils alright?” Liliana asked in a cold, angry tone as she carefully wiped the bloodstains from Leon’s face.
Observing this, Leon could only release a small sigh and allow Liliana to cleanse his blood-streaked face without further argument.
To be honest, his current physical condition was far from ‘fine’ after unleashing the power of chaos earlier, particularly his holy power circuit, now seriously injured, causing blood to seep from his nose, ears, corners of his mouth, and eyelids.
While the Great Sword of Chaos provided some assistance in healing, it wasn’t sufficient.
Fortunately, the wound wasn’t as severe as being struck by a devouring poison, so high-level healing magic could mend him.
Naturally, he didn’t want Liliana to fret over this, yet it seemed she was keenly aware of his physical state, leaving him with no choice but to accept it.
After a brief examination, Liliana sighed in relief and looked at him with a softening gaze in her crimson eyes.
“Your body seems alright, and with high-level healing magic, it should be fine,” she murmured softly, her right hand emanating healing magic into his body.
Leon responded with a gentle smile and a nod, ready to speak, when a sudden pain gripped his waist, catching him off guard.
“Ouch!” Leon cried out in pain, feeling Liliana’s left hand tightly pinching his waist.
“Aren’t you tired of worrying me like this, Leon Kruger?” Liliana’s voice, now cold and devoid of tenderness, resounded in Leon’s ears, causing a slight twitch at the corners of his mouth.
He hadn’t anticipated being struck by the same attack twice in this manner.
“Ahem! My dear Liliana, I promise this is the last time. I won’t make you worry again in the future, okay?” Leon remarked softly and affectionately, tightly grasping her hand that pinched his waist and gazing at her with love in his eyes.
However, Liliana remained unfazed by his words, her expression icy as she stared at him, causing Leon to instantly panic.
Aware that mere words were unlikely to sway Liliana’s anger, he knew he had to try a different approach.
In a swift motion, he enveloped Liliana’s alluring and tender form in his arms, murmuring into her ear, “Liliana, I’m truly sorry. It was never my intention to constantly cause you worry. Moreover, aren’t you curious about why I fainted earlier, lost control of my holy power, and the reason behind the entire phenomenon I created?”
“Therefore, I’ll explain everything to you now, so you can understand.”
Listening to Leon’s words and feeling the warmth of his embrace, Liliana’s cold, indifferent expression slowly melted away, replaced by tenderness.
In truth, she wasn’t angry with Leon; she was just irritated by his actions, which constantly made her worry and panic.
As the great Demon Emperor, she had never worried about anyone to this extent, except for her three daughters.
Leon was the only exception, demonstrating how much she loved him. However, this smelly man always acted without considering her feelings, which left her deeply annoyed and frustrated.
Taking a deep breath and inhaling the soothing scent of his body, Liliana replied in a softer yet firm tone, “In that case, tell me everything right away. Whether it’s about the change in your appearance, the terrifying purplish-black power you emit, the mysterious black sword that descended from the sky, or anything else—I want to know it all.”
Leon sighed in relief, glad that she was no longer angry. He affectionately brushed her snow-white hair and whispered into her ear, “Alright, Liliana, I’ll tell you everything. But since this matter is rather heavy, I hope you listen carefully.”
Liliana was a little confused by his words, but she remained silent and gave a small nod.
Just as Leon took a breath to begin, a sudden explosion interrupted him.
*Boom!*
The thunderous explosion jolted both him and Liliana, shattering the romantic atmosphere that had just begun.
“What was that?” Leon asked, his expression filled with confusion as he gently released Liliana from his embrace and turned his gaze eastward.
Liliana didn’t respond immediately, but her expression gradually turned wary and cold.
“Apparently, an uninvited guest has broken in…”
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