Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix

Chapter 102: Asura Fenix - Stage Three - Middle (Perfect Balance)

Asura took a deep breath.

He felt the movement of anima through his body like a flowing stream. Fast and fierce, but under his control.

The effect of his twin hearts increased after he evolved his dragon heart. It relied on his bloodline in the past, making it weaker than the devil's power. The two being equal changed his body.

His devil and dragon bloodlines were now like two sides of a coin.

"Well, you feel more balanced." Helia joked as she snapped her fingers, dissipating his flame.

"It's like I was trying to fight while wearing a metal suit."

He spread his arms before cracking his shoulders, letting the list slide down to the rest of his changes.

⁜ Asura Monolith Evolutions

Stage One: Eyes of Desolation - Allows the user to see through all illusions and resist all charming spells within Two Stages of current cultivation or One Stage when they have the Darkness Element able to disguise their stage.

Capable of perceiving the movement of mana, qi, anima, and magic.

Stage Two: Void Body Tempering—Temper the body using anima to make it more durable, flexible, and powerful.

Also allows for the usage of Void Battle Arts.

Stage Three: Unending Wrath - As long as mana, anima or qi should remain, the user cannot die or fall in combat. Lasts as long as their body and resources remain.

The user must fully heal within 12 hours after the effect ends, or they will die.

"Asura, why did you choose this as the next evolution? Do you know how hard it is to heal someone in such a short amount of time without expensive elixirs!?"

Helia's cheeks swelled as she saw his choice, although, in her heart, she knew it was best. The trials and battles that await him are difficult.

Yet it frustrated her to imagine him in such situations; as she went to bite his cheek, he turned to face her.

His mouth pressed against hers, her teeth biting his lip before they froze momentarily. Helia then forced open his mouth, her tongue sliding inside while her arms grasped his waist, pulling their bodies together.

"Mmn~ mm~ mmn."

Helia's low moans made Asura feel strange, a slight beating in his chest as his hand stroked her silky raven hair and the base of her wings, gently massaging the soft feathers.

The feeling of both hearts beating with such power caused him shock at first, but soon he relaxed, realising it was a sign of him being healthy.

'Am I becoming attracted to Helia...?'

Asura pondered before realising it wasn't impossible. She saved his life thousands of years ago, endured unimaginable torture and waited so long for him to return and in every dream, she was there... He couldn't resist the temptation as he returned the kiss more passionately than before.

Helliana's eyes quivered before separating their lips, a string of saliva connecting them. Her golden eyes reflected Asura's crimson ones, their faces inches apart as they stared silently.

'It was too soon... but I don't regret kissing her.'

"Helia, do you trust me?" Asura asked before Helliana froze. Her fingertips touched his lips as his hand caressed her cheek.

"...Yes... Why do you ask?"

"Then believe in me if I picked this evolution. Then, I can heal myself quickly. Even if it is an evil way."

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That's right. Thanks to Lorem's curse and Helia's hard work, most of the power gained was gifted to the Rebirth totem, almost cracking the second name and allowing Asura to reach a balance he could only dream of before.

Meanwhile, as Asura focused on his recent changes, a flash of white light appeared before the waterfall with immense speed and almost no sound.

Asura didn't hear them.

A radiant woman with long silver hair appeared as they crept through the waterfall. She looked heroic and captivating, her violet eyes looking only at the half-naked man sitting inside the waterfall as a long serpentine tongue licked her red lips.

"Hmmm~ the bad guy was hiding in this little cave."

Behind her were four beautiful wings, two pure white with pristine scales, while the other two were a shade of purple and black, flickering with lightning.

Her eyes narrowed as the scales on her cheeks and neck turned dark pink with each step closer to Asura, the more affectionate and pleasant she became.

'Such a delicious scent... Ah~ it smells so good.'

The woman's steps quickened before appearing beside Asura, her beautiful eyes staring down at him as if wanting to eat him alive.

But she stopped...

Now, watching him write different expressions and calculations on the floor, the white dragoness wrapped his back instead of disturbing him so he didn't get cold.

She made her wings warmer, using magic as she gently wafted them to keep his body temperature up.

Suddenly sensing another person behind him, Asura felt surprised but didn't panic. He felt the soft embrace and recognised the smell—it comforted his heart.

"Xavi, is that you?"

Xavida giggled before licking Asura's neck, leaving a mark with her sharp fangs.

"Yes, husband... It's Me~ Ehehehe."

Her cheerful laughter echoed around the waterfall, followed by a yelp from her lips, as Asura turned and hugged her body tightly, pushing her down to the ground.

She felt embarrassed seeing his crimson eyes peer down at her, filled with an affection Asura rarely showed her... like she was the most precious treasure.

"Husband... Don't stare so much..." Xavida hid her face with her scaled hands, which Asura pulled away before kissing her lips.

"How can I not stare at such a captivating lady?"

Xavida's shy expression faded, replaced by a seductive smile as she wrapped her arms and legs around Asura, squeezing his body tightly while her tail swayed. This showed her happiness, and she also tried to display her new power as her cultivation reached the Fourth Layer of the Earth Cycle. She abandoned her old way and accepted the same path as Asura.

"Husband~ I missed you."

Xavida enjoyed Asura's kisses along her neck and collarbone, his hands touching her buttocks, thighs and soft scales around her body as she felt him pressing against her pelvis, making her tremble.

"Don't be greedy. We have to hunt."

"Just the tip~ please, husband~."

Asura chuckled before tapping her nose and shaking his head.

"Not this time. Come on. Someone wants to meet me, and I hate to disappoint them."