S.H.I.E.L.D. learned from the Vampire Elder Council that Deacon Frost violated the agreement by attacking the Vampire Elders. He also illegally held a Vampire gathering in New York, summoning Vampires from all over the World.
The Vampire Elder Council requested federal assistance in dealing with these Vampires. The exact number is yet to be determined, but it is initially estimated to be around 5,000.
Coulson gave a general overview but didn't go into detail.
"It seems the information I received was more detailed."
Tony didn't hold back, then elaborated on Deacon Frost's plan.
Tony glanced at Gwen. "Moreover, the information I got is that this group of Vampires numbers in the tens of thousands."
"Tens of thousands?!" Coulson exclaimed.
If this data was accurate, then S.H.I.E.L.D.'s operational error would be significant.
Against Vampires, conventional weapons are generally ineffective, requiring specialized weapons.
When specialized weapons are abundant, the military facing Vampires is a one-sided carnage. But once weapons are depleted, the roles between the two sides will reverse.
"It's always better to be overprepared. Let's start preparing supplies based on the new data." Nick Fury said in a deep voice.
"Also, have the Council help apply pressure and inform the military that the situation has changed. Tomorrow, the military will be dispatched to eradicate this group of Vampires."
Tony suddenly spoke up, "I will also participate in tomorrow's battle and Stark Industries will provide material aid."
Coulson said gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Stark. We truly need your help."
"See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
"Mr. Stark, Lucas and I will also participate in tomorrow's battle." Gwen said firmly.
Tony looked at Gwen but said nothing. He had witnessed her power, she could smash the Iron Monger like a toy.
Looking at Lucas, Tony hesitated for a moment and asked, "Can you do it?"
Lucas: "…"
"You can ask Gwen."
Lucas and Gwen had a few brief skirmishes when they were playing around in the bookstore.
"You two can stay here tonight. Let Pepper prepare two rooms for you, and then we'll meet up with the S.H.I.E.L.D. people together tomorrow morning."
With that, Tony walked towards his workshop.
He planned to pull an all-nighter to modify an anti-Vampire suit of armor.
Silver bullets, UV bombs, silver-garlic mixed gas.
...
The bedroom air was filled with a delicate fragrance, making one relax involuntarily.
But Lucas had no intention of sleeping. He was staring intently at the deep blue panel in front of him.
[Name: Lucas (Supernatural)]
[Lifespan: 25 / 7850]
[Physique: 5]
[Perception: 5]
[Spirit: 5]
[Talents: Energy Absorption, Stat Transfer]
[Energy Absorption: Can absorb any energy and convert it into stat points, defaults to Lifespan.]
[Stat Transfer: Lifespan can be converted into Physique, Perception, Spirit.]
[Description: None]
Just now, the system upgrade was complete.
Lucas immediately discovered that the changes in his body were extremely great and drastic.
He clearly remembered that the three stats first turned to 1, and then gradually increased to 5.
During this process, Lifespan, Physique, Perception, and Spirit also increased synchronously.
Lifespan increased by 7600 years.
He clenched his fist, feeling the strength in his body at this moment.
His arm strength was estimated to reach 5 tons, 5 times what it was before the upgrade. This meant that 1 stat point in Physique after the upgrade was equivalent to 100 before the upgrade.
The transfer of Lifespan points to Physique points, unlike the 1:1 conversion before the upgrade, changed to a 100:1 ratio.
That's reasonable.
Next, Lucas tested again, and found that [Perception] and [Spirit] also followed this rule.
[Name: Lucas (Supernatural)]
[Lifespan: 25 / 150]
[Physique: 31]
[Perception: 31]
[Spirit: 30]
Lucas converted 7400 years of Lifespan into other stat points in one go.
The reason he didn't convert the remaining 150 years was that he hadn't tested it yet and was worried that after advancing to Supernatural, living one year would deduct 100 years from his lifespan.
He chose to allocate the points evenly, for no other reason than intuition.
The surging power within him brought a sense of fulfillment.
An arm strength of 31 tons, though not yet tested.
A speed no less than 100m/s.
And a body capable of withstanding conventional weapons.
And an invisible, intangible energy that can both defend and attack. It can greatly improve physical defense and attack.
The enhancement of [Perception] felt like opening a sixth sense.
Reducing reliance on the five senses, seeing everything around with the "heart." In battle, he could anticipate the enemy, foreseeing the opponent's movements.
The enhancement of [Spirit] allowed Lucas to truly feel the power of the soul.
His original mental impact ability was greatly strengthened. It could be used for area-of-effect attacks to clear out weaklings. It could also be used for single-target attacks to intimidate opponents.
It could even be entwined with attacks to strike both body and mind simultaneously.
Lucas felt terrifyingly strong now, his combat power far exceeding his apparent strength.
Looking at the values on the panel that were not yet full, a sense of urgency arose.
What would the next stage be like?
Still a hundredfold increase? Or more?
—
Temple of Eternal Night.
Deacon Frost's deification ritual was underway.
As Blade's blood flowed through the pipes to the sacrificial ritual, dark clouds quickly obscured the full moon in the sky.
Blood dripped onto the foreheads of the twelve controlled pure-blood Vampires.
"We are the masters of the world! The Blood God is about to descend!"
Deacon Frost walked to the center of the altar, tore open his clothes, exposed his chest, and spread his arms wantonly, looking up.
Blade's blood outlined mysterious runes, converging in one place, dripping onto Deacon Frost's forehead, and thunder rumbled in the sky.
Then, streaks of lightning streaked across the night sky, striking down on the Temple of Eternal Night.
The twelve stone pillars of the Temple of Eternal Night lit up one after another, and the lightning traveled down the stone pillars, first falling on the foreheads of the twelve pure-blood Vampires on the altar, then converging on Deacon Frost.
A moment later, the bodies of the twelve pure-blood Vampires exploded, their souls transforming into skeletal bats, flying towards Deacon Frost in the center.
Twelve skeletal bats successively passed through Deacon Frost's body, injecting the essence of the pure-blood Vampires into Deacon Frost's body.
His bloodline was sublimating, his physical strength was increasing, and his healing ability was undergoing a qualitative change.
And the original racial flaws of Vampires were also erased one by one.
Through Deacon Frost's body, a gaze from outside the Universe was cast down. With just one glance, the owner of the gaze fell into madness.
The Heart of Eternity!
This planet was actually formed from the Heart of Eternity.
Lightning flashed again.
The Blood God, regardless of everything, cast his power into this Universe. Even if the consumption was somewhat unusual, and only one-tenth could arrive, he didn't care at all.
Anyway, not much was needed. As long as he could steal a trace of Eternity's power, his authority would be greatly enhanced.
"My apostle, go conquer this planet for me."
The Blood God's power poured down, and this time, all the Vampires in the hall were bathed in divine grace.