The Witch Hunter System
chapter-769

Most of the Vampire Lords were immediately tempted by the Fifth Progenitor's claim.

After all, they were 700,000 years behind in their cultivation.

If they could also completely refine the Blood Ancestor's divine blood in their bodies, their path to the tenth stage of the Divine Blood Realm would become smooth and clear.

Who wouldn't want that?

Nevertheless, the Blood Ancestor's power and authority were too great, easily deterring the Vampire Lords from rebelling.

Even if the Soul Master could liberate them and remove their bottlenecks to the tenth stage of the Divine Blood Realm, it was pointless if they couldn't defeat the Blood Ancestor.

Furthermore, if the Blood Ancestor died, they would still enjoy the same benefits.

Thus, there was no need to risk earning the Blood Ancestor's wrath should the Soul Master's side fail.

Nevertheless, the Ninth Progenitor couldn't help but feel curious about the Fifth Progenitor's source of confidence.

"How can you be so sure the Soul Master will prevail over the Blood Ancestor? No matter how you look at it, the Soul Master has no chance of defeating him," the Ninth Progenitor mentioned.

"By himself? Naturally, it wouldn't be possible. But if he had the help of Great Devil Hecate, who the Blood Ancestor has pissed off recently? Definitely possible," the Fifth Progenitor smiled confidently.

"The Soul Master only needs to buy time until Great Devil Hecate arrives, and he is more than capable of this. The Soul Master has comprehended the Spatial Law to a high level; evading the Blood Ancestor until then wouldn't be difficult."

"If you doubt my words, we can just wait and see," the Fifth Progenitor suggested, adding, "After all, the Blood Ancestor isn't here, so none of you are currently under his influence."

The Ninth Progenitor found this agreeable, followed by the Seventh Progenitor and Tenth Progenitor after they thought about it.

Meanwhile, the Fourth Progenitor turned to the Eighth Progenitor, who had not spoken a word.

"Old Eighth, do you also think like Old Fifth?" the Fourth Progenitor inquired with a sharp look.

"Completely, and more. I am different from Old Fifth; I have sworn my loyalty to the Soul Master," the Eighth Progenitor finally spoke.

However, the moment he did, he shocked everyone with his words.

They couldn't believe that the Eighth Progenitor would willingly serve someone with a weaker cultivation than him. Furthermore, they couldn't find any hint of regret from his choice.

In fact, it seemed like the Eighth Progenitor felt honored to be serving the Soul Master. This was something they did not understand.

If it was an experienced and powerful Soul Master they were talking about, then it would be completely understandable. However, it wasn't; it was an inexperienced and weak Soul Master.

Furthermore, this Soul Master was a human, according to the Second Progenitor's understanding.

It was surprising for the Second Progenitor to see the Fifth Progenitor and Eighth Progenitor act this way, especially the Fifth Progenitor.

After all, the Fifth Progenitor had been the most eager to feast in the human world.

However, his attitude has completely changed since then. It seemed the both of them had been humbled after meeting the Soul Master.

But for the Eighth Progenitor to take one step further and serve the Soul Master… It seemed he knew something they didn't.

"Why did you swear your loyalty to the Soul Master, who is only a Peak Demigod? What did you see in him, Old Eighth?" the Fourth Progenitor inquired further.

Of course, the Eighth Progenitor didn't want to share the matter of his damaged divine soul with the Vampire Lords.

Why would he share his weakness with others?

"You really want to know?" the Eighth Progenitor asked seriously, instantly grabbing the other's attention, let alone the Fourth Progenitor's.

"Of course I do."

"Then, I will tell you – It's for my survival and future."

The Eighth Progenitor's vague answer immediately made the Fourth Progenitor and the others frown. This wasn't the answer they were hoping for.

Nevertheless, the Eighth Progenitor wasn't finished after seeing their unsatisfactory looks.

"Serving the Blood Ancestor is something I despise but would still do in order to survive. However, I naturally wouldn't serve the Blood Ancestor if there's a better choice."

"And the Soul Master is the better choice?" the Fourth Progenitor asked.

"Far more than that; he is the future," the Eighth Progenitor replied, continuing, "On the other hand, there is no future with the Blood Ancestor. He has lived for almost 800,000 years but is only a Peak Rank 6 Divine Being."

"This kind of talent can be considered absolute trash in Chaos. He isn't strong because he is talented; he is only strong because he is old. We will be forever suppressed and unable to advance if we serve under him."

"On the other hand, the Soul Master may be young, but his potential is limitless. He will surpass the Blood Ancestor and reach a height we can only look up to. Furthermore, it will be done in a far shorter time."

"If I take the initiative to serve the Soul Master while he is weak, I'll be more valued at his peak. Perhaps my own achievements will quickly surpass the Blood Ancestor too," the Eighth Progenitor stated.

"This seems to explain more about the future aspect but not much about the survival aspect of your choice…" the Fourth Progenitor doubted.

"When do you think the last Realm War was, Old Fourth?" the Eighth Progenitor calmly asked. Without waiting for a reply, he continued, "We have been in forced sleep for 700,000 years. How much time do you think we still have until the next summoning?"

"In that last Realm War, all our Divine Beings either died or went missing. This instantly turned Gehenna into one of the weakest vassal realms under the Skymagia Star Kingdom."

"Without the Seven Sins of the past to lead us, what do you think will be our outcome if we are suddenly thrown into the Realm War now?" the Eighth Progenitor asked.

The Fourth Progenitor and the others couldn't help but shiver at the thought.

Death would be the only outcome.