The Witch Hunter System

533 Soul Suppression

Ding!

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[Status]

<Name>>

[Vaan Raphna (Vahn Cadieux)]

«Title»

[Supreme Leader]

[Venerable Sage (of magic theory)]

[Venerable Sage (of aura cultivation)]

«Race»

[Human (75%)]

[Dragonwolf (20%)]

[Spirit (5%)]

«Bloodline»

[Spatial Bloodline (Heaven-rank)]

[Celestial Dragonwolf Bloodline (Divine-rank)]

«Age»

[20 (Body), 31 (Soul)]

[Estimated Lifespan: 7000 - 12000 years]

«Unique Physique»

[Heaven-Swallowing Physique (Heaven-rank) (Upgradeable)]

[Celestial Dragonwolf Physique (Low-rank) (Upgradeable)]

«Sub-physique»

[Earth Spirit Body (Low-rank) (Upgradeable)]

[Fire Spirit Body (Mid-rank) (Upgradeable)]

«Cultivation»

Aura Circulation Method: Heavenly Formless Dragon Art (Peak-rank)

Cultivation Level: Mid Rank 5 Aura King

Aura Power: 1705

Special Trait: Dragon Aura

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Soul Trait: Dragon

Soul Cultivation Method: N/A

Cultivation Level: Peak Demigod Rank

Soul Strength: 5000

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Mana Cultivation Method: Unnamed

Mana Cultivation Level: Peak-stage True Warlock rank

Magic Power: 225 - 350

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«Law»

Law Comprehension Method: N/A

Fire Law: 5%

Space Law: 1%

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«Skills»

[Expand]

«Abilities»

[Expand]

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«Physical Attributes»

[900 → 920 Defense (↑20)] [Mid-level Rank 4] [1705 Aura Power] [Total Defense: 2605 → 2625 (↑ 20) (Early Demigod Rank)]

[1150 Strength] [Peak-level Rank 4] [1705 Aura Power] [Total Strength: 2855 (Early Demigod Rank)]

[600 → 810 Speed (↑210)] [Low-level Rank 4 → Mid-level Rank 4] [1705 Aura Power] [Total Speed: 2305 → 2515 (↑ 210) (Early Demigod Rank)]

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«Celestial Dragonwolf Transformation»

Effect: 50% base physical attributes increase.

[920 → 1330 Defense (↑410)] [Mid-level Rank 4 → Low-level Rank 5] [1705 Aura Power] [Total Defense: 2625 → 3035 (↑410) (Early Demigod Rank)]

[1150 → 1650 Strength (↑575)] [Peak-level Rank 4 → Low-level Rank 5] [1705 Aura Power] [Total Strength: 2855 → 3430 (↑575) (Early Demigod Rank → Middle Demigod Rank)]

[810 → 1215 Speed (↑405)] [Mid-level Rank 4 → Low-level Rank 5] [1705 Aura Power] [Total Speed: 2515 → 2920 (↑405) (Early Demigod Rank)]

Dragonwolf Scale Armament: High-level Rank 5 defensive power (Durability: 100%)

Enhanced Dragonwolf Claws: High-level Rank 5 offensive power (Durability: 100%)

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«Elemental Affinity»

[Earth: 55%]

[Wind: 13%]

[Lightning: 12%]

[Light: 5% → 20% (↑15%)]

[Wood: 25%]

[Fire: 80%]

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Thanks to the incredible potency of Astoria's light-attribute refined mana, Vaan was able to raise his speed attributes significantly.

Although his strength attribute failed to improve a single unit, the importance of his physical attributes becoming more balanced was more critical. Since all three of his physical attributes had reached the Early Demigod Rank, he no longer had a weakness.

Nevertheless, Vaan was surprised that despite such incredible improvements, he still failed to upgrade a single talent.

Evidently, it was easier to awaken a talent than it was to upgrade it.

Vaan was reaching the potential limit granted by his Celestial Dragonwolf Physique. Despite possessing a Divine-rank bloodline, the physique itself was only of the low rank.

If he wanted to upgrade his talents, he would have to raise the rank of his physique first.

However, he lacked the resources to carry it out.

It was impossible for divine-rank wolf blood essence to be just lying around waiting for him to collect it, let alone divine-rank dragonwolf blood essence.

Of course, if he managed to upgrade the talents related to his Celestial Dragonwolf Bloodline repeatedly, it was also possible to raise the rank of his Celestial Dragonwolf Physique.

However, the difficulty of such an endeavor wouldn't be easier either.

Even so, between high difficulty and rarity, at least one could progress with hard work while the other had no chance.

Before leaving the room, Vaan had already sorted out his thoughts.

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Inside the Great Hall, Minister Mistral's eyes lit up like the stars the moment he saw Vaan enter. He didn't mind the fact that Astoria didn't accompany him. After all, the Sun God had a bigger say than the Imperial Princess.

Of course, this was only true for most people in the Holy Knight Empire.

To the Elderwatch family and the other hidden members of the ancient Blessed Golden Dragon Tribe, Astoria's words held greater sway.

"It's great that you are here, Your Divinity!" Minister Mistral rejoiced before saying with regret, "I deeply apologize for bothering you so early in the morning. However, we have a situation outside."

"It's the envoys, isn't it?" Vaan casually mentioned.

"This..." Minister Mistral uttered with surprise before seeking confirmation, "You were already aware, Your Divinity?"

"Since you acknowledge me as your Sun God, I would be a living joke of a Sun God if I am not even aware of what's happening outside the palace with my divine sense, don't you think so?" Vaan nonchalantly replied.

"That's... true," Minister Mistral hesitantly agreed before seeking Vaan's decision, "What will you do with them, Your Divinity?"

The Great Ratholos Empire's envoys expected the Sun God or Imperial Princess to meet them upon their return. But after waiting the entire evening, the last trace of their patience disappeared.

As such, it wasn't strange that they would make a scene in the holy capital.

That said, the Great Ratholos Empire's envoy group still had self-awareness and self-restraint. They didn't resort to physical violence in order to be noticed. They simply barked outside the palace gates all night.

They threatened to return to the Great Ratholos Empire and report their mistreatment to Emperor Varan if they couldn't see the Sun God or Imperial

Princess.

Naturally, such a threat was no different from the buzzes of flies to Vaan. But to Minister Mistral, it was close to a declaration of war. As such, it was not a matter he could simply shrug off, even if he knew his empire had the backing of the Sun God.

"Let them see me. I'll entertain them," Vaan stated as he lazily sat on the high throne with his head rested on one closed fist, glancing down indifferently.

"Yes, Your Divinity! I'll have people bring them to meet you right away!" Minister Mistral gladly answered with bright eyes.

He was finally freed from the dilemma and external pressure. He didn't have to endure the envoys' hounding and could finally have peace of mind.

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Shortly after the palace servants escorted the Great Ratholos Empire's envoys into the Great Hall, the leading envoy, Mortimer, glanced up at Vaan on his high seat with narrowed eyes.

"The Holy Knight Empire's Sun God? Was it so difficult to meet you, Your Excellency-!?" Mortimer complained with evident frustration when he suddenly started clutching his throat with both hands.

Minister Mistral was ready to scold the envoy for addressing the Sun God incorrectly and release his pent-up frustration. But then, he quickly noticed the envoys' strange behaviors.

An unfathomable oppressive pressure weighed down on the soul of every envoy, causing them to become petrified with fear the moment they glanced into Vaan's cold yet seemingly indifferent eyes.

The oppression was so powerful they couldn't breathe or talk. It was like they had been locked on by a mighty dragon from ancient times.

"I know why you have come, but you don't get to make demands here," Vaan stated emotionlessly.