Level 1 to Infinity: My Bloodline Is the Ultimate Cheat!-Chapter 158: Twinborn Fate

As soon as the shadowy figure separated, Celeste collapsed to the ground.

"Now!" Morzan shouted in Ethan’s mind.

Ethan didn’t know how Morzan had managed to force Doe out of Celeste’s body, but he didn’t hesitate. With a loud bang, he connected to the Gate of Ascension and unleashed a torrent of pale green Soul Power, following the compressed path he had prepared.

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"How is this possible…?" Doe, momentarily stunned, felt the overwhelming surge of Soul Power emanating from Ethan. She had just been forced out of Celeste’s body by an immense pressure, and now she was faced with this devastating attack.

Fear gripped her as she turned and lunged toward Celeste, who lay motionless on the ground.

But she was no match for the speed of Ethan’s Soul Sense. A beam of pale green energy struck her, piercing through her form and slamming into the mountain wall behind her, leaving a deep crater.

Ethan’s attack was like a high-pressure water cannon, the force of it explosive and unrelenting.

However, the relief was short-lived. Despite being hit by Ethan’s attack, Doe managed to reach Celeste’s body. The moment she touched Celeste, the girl’s body began to convulse violently, shaking like a leaf in a storm.

Seizing the opportunity, everyone rushed forward. They watched helplessly as Celeste continued to tremble, unsure of what to do. Thankfully, the convulsions didn’t last long. Soon, she lay still, her body lifeless. Leo cautiously reached out to check her breathing.

Suddenly, Celeste’s eyes snapped open, startling Leo. Everyone immediately pinned her down, unsure if it was still Doe pretending to be Celeste.

"It’s me…" came the familiar, magnetic voice. But no one moved. They couldn’t be sure if it was really her or just Doe playing another trick.

Ethan scanned her with his Soul Sense and found no trace of Doe’s presence. "Is she dead?" he asked Morzan in his mind.

"Deader than dead. And that girl just devoured her," Morzan replied lazily.

Hearing this, Ethan released his grip on Celeste’s shoulders. Seeing him let go, the others followed suit.

Celeste sat up, looking at everyone with deep gratitude. "Thank you," she said sincerely.

The group laughed nervously, their tension melting away as they leaned back and sat on the altar, exhausted.

Growl…

A mournful cry from the Shadow Lynx, which everyone had forgotten about, drew their attention. They turned to see a strange and tragic scene unfolding.

The golden-furred cub that the lynx had given birth to lay motionless on the ground. Its once vibrant golden hue had faded to a dull gray, and its body was rapidly withering. The mother lynx let out another heart-wrenching cry as she watched her cub’s life drain away.

Ethan quickly moved toward the cub, reaching out to touch it.

"Don’t!" Celeste shouted sharply, stopping him in his tracks.

Ethan froze, his hand hovering over the cub, and looked at Celeste in confusion. Her face was pale, her expression grim. "She succeeded," Celeste said quietly, her gaze shifting to the center of the altar.

Before anyone could respond, Leo shouted, "It’s not done yet—there’s another one coming!" He rushed to drag the weakened mother lynx away from the corner.

Celeste watched him, her voice calm but heavy with resignation. "It’s no use. It’s a Twinborn Lynx.

The Twinborn Lynx can only give birth once in its lifetime, and it always bears two cubs, one Lightborn and one Darkborn. The Lightborn cub is the elder, but it is weak and fragile. The Darkborn cub, though smaller, is born with the ability to drain the life force of its mother.

Within hours of birth, it can hunt on its own. The mother lynx, however, dies shortly after giving birth. The Darkborn cub then takes on the responsibility of caring for its sibling.

I never thought Doe would actually find such a legendary creature. And to think she used the Lightborn cub as a sacrifice…" Celeste’s voice trailed off, heavy with regret.

Leo interrupted, "Wait, so this altar was set up here just to consume the Lightborn cub? As some kind of offering?"

As he spoke, the Lightborn cub dissolved into a pool of blood, which was quickly absorbed by the altar.

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Celeste nodded. "The Ninth Sunbirth Rite is complete. The final offering has been made. You all… need to leave. Now."

Ethan was taken aback. "What about you?"

"I’ll be fine," Celeste replied. Her voice suddenly echoed in Ethan’s mind, a private telepathic message. "I’ve absorbed all of Doe’s memories and abilities. Don’t you think this is a perfect opportunity to infiltrate the enemy from within?"

Ethan was stunned. Celeste could now use telepathy? If Morzan hadn’t assured him that Doe was completely dead, he would have suspected that Celeste was still being controlled by her. But according to Morzan, Celeste had devoured Doe’s Soul Power, gaining her abilities in the process.

Ethan remained silent, unsure how to respond telepathically. He assumed Celeste was keeping this conversation private, but she noticed his hesitation and laughed softly. "It’s fine, you can speak out loud. I was just testing it."

Gone was the cold, aloof demeanor of the Ice Queen. Ethan cautiously asked, "What about your memories and personality?"

"They’ve been restored," she said, glancing subtly at Leo, who was now fully engrossed in helping the mother lynx give birth.

"Seriously, you all need to go," Celeste urged again.

Just then, Leo exclaimed, "What the hell?!"

Everyone turned to see him playing the role of midwife as the Darkborn cub began to emerge. The mother lynx’s body was rapidly withering, while the cub grew at an astonishing rate, ballooning from the size of a palm to that of a basketball in moments.

The mother lynx shed her final tears, which dripped onto the altar. The sight was heartbreaking, but there was nothing anyone could do. Such was the natural cycle of these mystical creatures.

Before today, Ethan would have dismissed the existence of the Twinborn Lynx as mere legend. But after everything he’d experienced—his rebirth, the events of the past few days, he could no longer deny the reality of such beings.

The Darkborn cub, now fully grown, turned to bite through its own umbilical cord.

"Whoa!" Leo flinched, nearly dropping the cub. Despite being only minutes old, the cub’s teeth were razor-sharp. As it bit through the cord, it accidentally nicked Leo’s finger. To everyone’s surprise, the cub latched onto his finger and began to suckle.

Leo yelped, terrified that the cub might bite his finger off. His panicked reaction made Celeste burst into laughter—a sound so unexpected that Leo froze, letting the cub continue to nurse.

Celeste quickly composed herself, her cheeks flushing slightly. She turned to Ethan. "You all need to leave. Candle Abyss is about to awaken."

Ethan gave her a long, searching look before nodding. "Alright," he said, signaling the group to gather their things and prepare to leave the mountain.

Leo, still holding the Darkborn cub, asked, "Aren’t you coming with us?"