SSS Awakening: Rebirth of the Strongest Vampire God Chapter 688 Opening up even more meridians?

Damon shifted his hold just a bit, his features growing more intense as he settled on his choice.

At first, his intention had been to halt after unlocking one meridian for each, barely enough to spark their progress and gauge the initial response. Pushing forward so aggressively carried risks even for the finest talents, not to mention those close to his heart. The body demanded time to adjust. Meridians weren't barriers to smash through in a rush.

Yet the scene playing out before him prompted a change of mind. Each of the three was managing remarkably without issue. Their exceptional builds clearly held real value.

Both Lirae and Aurora belonged to rare lineages brimming with untapped abilities. Kate lacked a special heritage, but as Damon's blood servant, transformed by his own hand, she gained an edge. He wasn't certain of the full extent of such a bond's aid, since it only granted initial attribute boosts upon following him. Still, it appeared deeper advantages lurked.

The gentle tone of Blood Reign resonated in his thoughts, laced with amusement and endorsement. "Your blood doesn't just strengthen, my liege. It transforms. Those tied to you are molded along your journey."

Damon let out a measured breath. Noting their strong adaptation, he chose to go beyond a single meridian per person. "Pay close attention," he instructed, his tone steady yet resolute while scanning the three women one by one. "I'll unlock additional meridians. This speeds up your development, though it'll strain your forms more. If anything seems off at any moment, speak up right away. Don't force past the discomfort."

Aurora flashed a wide smile, assurance gleaming in her gaze. "Hubby, I feel incredible. Go ahead with whatever you like."

Lirae dipped her head in agreement, her red eyes firm. "I trust you fully, my love."

Kate took a deep swallow, then affirmed with a nod, her stare resolute. "I won't slow you down, Damon."

Such assurance sufficed for him. Damon methodically repeated the procedure, gradually clearing all meridians in their arms and legs.

During this, a few more arrivals approached the hidden cave. They turned out to be Meira, Phoenix, and Sylvara. The trio stepped into what resembled a steamy adult film set.

Before Damon could tackle the embarrassing setup, Aurora jumped in with a bright grin. "Hubby… I hope you don't mind. Meira holds an entry pass for the Golden Throne gathering too, and she'd gain immensely from this ritual. She's my closest companion, and I've been unfair to her recently. Would you assist her on my behalf? Please? Pretty please?"

Meira remained rooted, her gaze widening as it flicked over the bare, rosy figures of her companions and the intense aura emanating from Damon. Trailing her, Phoenix and Sylvara observed the unfolding with stunned stares.

Damon rubbed his jaw in discomfort. Refusing Aurora tugged at him, yet every second counted now. No matter the allure of the moment, he couldn't spare his own practice hours.

Noticing his quiet, Phoenix interjected swiftly. "Forgive our intrusion, but we were with Meira when Aurora's note arrived, so we tagged along without invite." She hesitated briefly before adding, "That said, if you'd aid us too, I offer fair exchange. I've obtained a rare essence-cleansing pill recipe linked to an old legacy. It's incomplete, but I can pass it along. It might aid in honing your physique further."

While uttering this, her eyes wandered briefly across Damon's frame, a blush tinting her cheeks before she restored her poised demeanor.

Damon stayed silent at first, weighing her offer thoughtfully. "Sylvara, do you possess an entry pass for the Golden Throne event as well?"

"Yes." Sylvara replied simply, not pressing for his aid. She didn't have to—with their shared past, Damon would assist regardless. Time simply pressed too hard at present.

In the end, priorities outweighed, and he couldn't carve out extra moments from his regimen. Regretfully, he'd need to decline the women for the moment.

Damon shook his head, ready to clarify, when Little Red let out a light chuckle in his head. "My liege… From that expression, you're set to turn down these fine blood thralls… er… allies… but I advise against it."

Damon brushed off the mischievous one. "Mind your tongue, you scamp. They truly are my companions. Show them respect and harbor no negativity. I'll support them eventually, just not today. Time's too tight."

Little Red shot back in a sulky tone, irked at the rebuke. "Yet my liege, handling several women together has always been your way?"

"Huh? Handle?" Damon cleared his throat uneasily. Good thing the exchange stayed internal, sparing explanations. "Are you suggesting I apply my blood essence to them all at once?"

"Exactly." Little Red proposed. "Not everyone's frame is as intricate as the fallen angel's, so focusing on several awakenings simultaneously shouldn't prove tough." "Plus, it'll serve as practice for you, my liege, in finely directing your blood essence. It could even unlock ways to pack those body-derived attribute gains into a tiny blood essence portion."

"Hmmm…" Damon pondered briefly. Should he manage them together, no barriers remained to aiding them.

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