"Huh?"Theodore, Graham, and Orson instinctively took several steps back, their expressions changing drastically. At this moment, they could feel the looming presence of death. A shiver ran down their spines, and they broke into a cold sweat.If Michael executed this move of his, even if the three of them survived, they were doomed to be gravely injured. "Sir Robinson, you'd better not do anything reckless. Or, you'll also die!" Theodore warned. "Well, I'm already dying. I think it's a pretty good thing if I can bring the three of you together with me," Michael uttered. Hearing that, they frowned. They wouldn't want to risk their lives. "Sir Robinson, you still have to think about your daughter, right?" Theodore said. "I can let her go, but you must die today." "Yes! Only if you die can your daughter live!" Graham echoed."Can I trust you?" Michael asked. Theodore held his head up high. "No matter what, I'm still a prominent figure in the martial world. I won't go back
"Dad?" Seeing Michael had breathed his last, Abigail was stunned for a moment. She then burst into tears. "Dad, wake up! Dad!" she cried out mournfully. She held her father's lifeless body tightly as sadness washed over her. Two tracks of bloody tears coursed down her face and dripped onto the ground. She couldn't believe that her only family was gone. She was all on her own from now on. At this moment, she seemed to have fallen into a dark abyss. Her entire world had turned colorless. "He has finally died!" Looking at Michael's corpse, Theodore couldn't help but laugh. "This is great! Someone like him should be eliminated!" "So what if he was one of the five ultimate grandmasters of Balerno? Didn't he still end up dead?" Graham sneered. Michael's death was undeniably a weight off his mind. On the other hand, Orson only let out a long sigh. "Now, finish off these two women!" Theodore suddenly pointed at Abigail.Hearing that, everyone was stunned. Didn't Theodor
All the plants and trees within a 20-foot radius were frozen. A phoenix pattern suddenly appeared behind Abigail. It was the seal within her body. Under extreme sadness and hatred, her true ability gradually awakened, breaking the seal. Streaks of golden rays pierced through her body. It transformed into a huge golden phoenix in the air. Radiant with colorful feathers, the phoenix unfurled its wings. Its eyes were filled with disdain.As expected of the king of birds, its power was evidently mighty. "Die! Go and die! I want to kill each and every single one of you!" Abigail roared. Her eyes were red and hostile. At this moment, her hair was starting to turn white. In a flash, she was completely white-haired. Then, a deadly energy surged forth from within her body. Under the influence of the negative energy, the golden phoenix began to transform. It turned into a sinister black phoenix. Its gaze was laced with murderous intent, intense loathing, and overwhelming resentmen
"Die! I want all of you to die!" Abigail screamed in rage and grief, her eyes red. Her white hair danced in the air. She resembled someone who had gone astray. All of a sudden, her body trembled. She spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed on the ground. Her earlier attack had drained all of her energy. She was now at the mercy of others. Abigail could barely hang on. "Abigail!" Azalea, who was disheveled, immediately got up and ran over to Abigail. After making sure that Abigail was still alive, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. As expected, she was the daughter of the Grand Sorceress, after all. Now that her seal was broken, her true abilities had been completely awakened. As long as Abigail could pull this through, she would undergo a powerful revival!"That power was way too terrifying!""Demon! She's a demon!" Looking at the wreckage around them, everyone was in shock and fear. They never thought someone as delicate as Abigail could unleash such terrifyin
Theodore glared at him. "We are doing this for the greater good. If you insist on protecting her, you'll end up going against the entire martial world!" "That's right! Hand her over now, or you'll be our enemy!" Graham shouted. "Cease your harmful actions, and you may achieve instant enlightenment," Orson said. He looked compassionate again. "For the greater good? Your enemy?" Dustin snorted. He continued, "If the martial world is full of selfish, immoral people like you, I don't mind being your enemy. Didn't you say that I'm a demon? I'll just be one, then!"Whoever hurts my disciple will die! Go ahead. Try me! Let's see if I can kill you with my evil powers! Bring it on!" Dustin suddenly took a step forward. He gave off a strong wave of lethal hostility. For a moment, even Theodore, Graham, and Orson were stunned. They wondered if Dustin had gone insane. How could he go against the entire martial world? "Don't panic, everyone!" Right then, Ronald stepped forward.He s
"What a powerful sword!" Seeing the Celestial Blade, Ronald sensed danger. He immediately moved hundreds of meters away from the scene. Fortunately, he reacted fast. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been any better than the three grandmasters. "My goodness! Look at the number of people he injured with just a move! Is he even a human?""Monster! He is a monster!"Some of the neutral martial artists were stunned upon seeing the horrific scene in front of them. Their eyes widened with fear. Luckily, they hadn't joined the fight, or they would have also been dead."Amazing! As expected of a young grandmaster!" Emily stared at the imposing figure. She felt a sense of inexplicable excitement. Dustin had single-handedly defeated multiple sects. It was truly astonishing! "If someone is willing to go against the martial world for me, I'll die with no regrets," Vanessa muttered. There was a glint in her eyes. Which woman wouldn't be attracted to such a strong and protective man? "Ser
The crowd exchanged glances, filled with anger and resentment. However, Ronald was too powerful. They dared not go against him. "Both of you, go and finish off that guy. I'll reward you generously once you're done." Ronald casually pointed at two martial artists."Huh?" Shocked, the martial artists immediately waved their hands. "Sir Reeds, we aren't his match at all! We are too weak!""Cut the crap! Do as I say or die!" Ronald shouted. Upon hearing that, the two martial artists turned pale and nearly collapsed. Either fight against Dustin or be executed by Ronald. There was no third option. "Why don't you fight with me instead of using them as your scapegoats, Ronald?" Dustin shouted. "Hmph! Stop putting on an act. Your internal injuries have resurfaced. I doubt you can even stand properly now." Ronald sneered. "Oh? Since you're so sure about it, bring it on." Dustin beckoned for him to come over. "I don't need to deal with a small fry like you. These two are more th
Looking at Abigail, who was consumed with sorrow in his arms, Dustin sighed and reached out to pat her back. "Mr. Robinson is gone now. Don't worry, I'm here. From now on, I'll be your family. I promise I'll never let anyone bully you," he comforted. "Why? What did I do wrong?" Abigail kept wailing in pain. "My mom has left me, and now even my dad is gone! I don't understand! Why is this happening to me? Why?"Michael had been righteous throughout his entire lifetime. He had never done anything bad. Even if someone had set him up, he wouldn't harbor any resentment, let alone seek revenge. Abigail just couldn't figure out why such a person would end up dying so miserably. Weren't good people supposed to be rewarded? If that were the case, she would rather be a villain!"Kid, you'll have to depend on yourself for everything," Penelope Solace said faintly. Then, she added, "Remember, in order to survive, you must be strong. You have to be powerful to the point that you can
Under the watchful eyes of the audience, Dustin and Glenn stepped onto the battle ring. They stood about 30 feet apart, and their eyes locked across the distance. Their gazes met like sparks, and they could feel the weight of the other's stare."Are you Logan?" Glenn asked, breaking the silence.He had heard the rumors about this dark horse before stepping into the ring, but now that he was facing him, he wasn't sure."Who I am doesn't matter. What matters is who wins this fight." Dustin didn't confirm or deny it, but his words left Glenn with no doubt.Both men were at the top of the Legendary List and held equal rank on the Champ-Tier List. Until they fought, no one could say who was the stronger of the two."I heard you're Seth's disciple, so I'm really looking forward to this." Glenn's gaze sharpened.Many years ago, his mentor, Cyrus, was defeated by Seth. That loss had always haunted Cyrus ever since. Now, with the disciples of both men about to face off, Glenn was determin
"Since Madam Penelope has spoken, I’ll follow her lead," Alloy said with a smile. "What about Mr. Hadley and Sage Foyer?""I'm in if you want to make a bet," Cyrus replied coolly."It's not every day we get an opportunity like this. Let me stir things up a bit." Kaden nodded with a grin.Once the three had agreed, Penelope waved for Abigail to come over.Soon, Abigail approached them with a wide grin. "Esteemed guests, I hear you want to bet. The current odds are—bet on Dustin to win, and you'll get 1.6 times your stake. Bet on Glenn, and it's only 0.4."She continued, "And no worries—if you win, I'll exchange your winnings for celestial stones." Abigail smiled brightly, and the other parties' eyes gleamed with the unmistakable shine of greed.Many had already placed their bets with her. Though she couldn't control the match's outcome, she knew how to adjust the odds to her advantage. Over time, that could turn into a huge fortune."I'm betting on Glenn to win." Cyrus quickly
"We're ready for the ultimate showdown of this tournament. The winner will be crowned the Combat Tournament Champion. Now, let's welcome both contestants to the ring." Oron's voice thundered as he stepped onto the battle ring.There was thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.The long-awaited showdown was finally at hand. Today's outcome wasn't just about personal glory, but it would also decide the future of the martial world.If Glenn triumphed and claimed the crown, the Sword Union would rise as the undisputed guild. The Celestial Alliance and the Mystic Arts Order would have no choice but to bow to their supremacy.But if Dustin won, it would be even more sensational. A dark horse, without any guild affiliation, defeating the elite disciples of the major guild—such a story would send shockwaves through the martial world.Once that happened, every major guild would fight tooth and nail to claim him. It would spark a fierce battle for dominance."Dr. Rhys! Good luck!"
"H-Hold on! I-I surrender!" Abigail said urgently. With the sword inches away from her throat, she decisively raised both hands in a gesture of surrender.She didn't expect herself to win the match. Her goal was simply to take this opportunity to test Dustin's strength and also gauge her own progress. But now, it was clear that there was still a sizable gap between them."You've done well. In a few more years, I might not even be able to keep up with you." Dustin smiled and lowered his Celestial Blade. His words weren't flattery; he genuinely saw potential in Abigail.The dark Phoenix flames carried a corrosive power that even his mystical pure energy couldn't resist. In other words, Abigail's black flames were the bane of any martial artist.Her journey in the martial world was still short—barely two years. She hadn't unlocked the full potential of her Phoenix bloodline yet. But with more training and experience, the sky was the limit for her."Don't try to console me, Sir. I'm n
With a resounding bang, the golden light erupted with a burst of terrifying energy wave. In an instant, the earth trembled, and fierce winds whipped through the air.Dustin and his sword were sent flying several yards. After landing, he stumbled back several steps before finally steadying himself.He looked up and saw that Abigail's body was now covered in a layer of golden armor, though he couldn't tell when it had happened. The armor glowed brightly, and it made her look imposing and striking.It was clearly a divine artifact.The Mystic Arts Order had been around for centuries, with deep roots and countless treasures. As the Grand Sorceress, Abigail would obviously have several divine artifacts for protection.Dustin wasn't surprised, but the armor's counterforce caught him off guard. Not only did it protect her, but it also had offensive capabilities.When his sword struck the armor earlier, the blow didn't leave a scratch. Instead, the armor absorbed the hit and sent the for
Dustin raised his hand as the black feathers rained down on him. A white energy shield flared into existence to form a wall before him.The feathers slammed into the shield and sent ripples across its surface but failed to break through. However, the black flames on the feathers spread across the shield and burned through its energy at a visible pace. In the blink of an eye, the once impenetrable barrier cracked open and left a gaping hole.Dustin couldn't hide his surprise. His mystical pure energy was far stronger than the average grandmaster's internal energy in offense and defense. It was meant to be impenetrable. He hadn't anticipated it couldn't hold up against Abigail's phoenix flame.Seeing the raw strength of her bloodline, he knew he couldn't afford to take any chances. As the black flames spread, he swiftly waved his hand to summon a furious gust of wind that sent the feathers and flames flying."Glaring Wings!" Abigail wasn't done yet. She quickly formed hand seals and
Abigail moved with lightning speed, and her figure weaved in and out like a shadow. Her swift movements left a blur of afterimages that was hard for anyone watching to keep up.On the contrary, Dustin stood still without making any movement."Fallen Fist!"After closing in, she unleashed a flurry of strikes—dozens of black palm shadows slamming toward his body, and each one was like a bullet aimed at its target.Abigail practiced a unique martial art, and it was imbued with voodoo-like properties that could kill anyone who made contact with her. But Dustin's body was immune to all poisons, so it was a perfect counter to her deadly attack.As the shadow palms closed in, he remained unshaken and thrust his palm forward.A fierce gust of wind surged and ripped through the air with unrelenting force. It collided with the black palm shadows.Abigail's black palm shadows exploded on impact and disintegrated into thick clouds of dark mist that quickly spread. Within moments, the mist e
The whole arena suddenly fell dead silent. Everyone stared blankly, and not a soul dared to breathe. Alloy shot to his feet in the main spectator seats, and his face was tense with worry. Yet, he didn't dare make a sound. He feared it might startle Glenn into making a mistake that could cost Fenley's life.After all, Fenley represented the future of the Celestial Alliance. Alloy had invested all his effort into Fenley, and he provided him with endless resources. If Fenley were to die in the match, it would deal a devastating blow to the entire guild.While Alloy was gripped with worry, Cyrus and Penelope cheered silently. They secretly hoped Glenn's sword would strike Fenley. If that happened, the Celestial Alliance would take at least a decade to regain its former glory.Fenley's body stiffened as he stared at the Fang Master hovering inches from him. A shiver ran through his spine as goosebumps prickled his skin. Sweat trickled down his face, and each drop hit the ground with a
"Glenn had only seven swords in the past. I didn't expect that in just one year, two more divine swords would recognize him as their master. This punk is much better than I was back then," Cyrus remarked. He stroked his chin with a look of surprise and approval. He had always believed in Glenn's potential, but Glenn's performance had still exceeded his expectations.After all, the more swords Glenn wielded, the stronger he became. He had already topped the Legendary List with just seven swords. Now, with nine, his strength had grown even more overwhelming."He truly is the Chosen One." Even Kaden couldn't help but sigh.The nine divine swords recognized their master and responded with ease. Glenn's talent and cultivation were leagues ahead of his peers.Every generation brought forth new talent, and the old had no choice but to step aside for the new generation. Compared to their time, today's youth were on another level—monsters in their own right."Now, this is going to be int