"You … Who are you?"Fenley furrowed his brow, his expression grim.Although Dustin looked a bit haggard in his battered clothing, there was not a single injury on him.Most importantly, Dustin was breathing normally and looked refreshed. It seemed as if he got more and more energetic after fighting.It was extremely terrifying!"Huh?"At this moment, Fenley spotted something and widened his eyes.Through Dustin's battered clothing, Fenley discovered in shock that Dustin had a Kirin tattoo.The Kirin was black, causing its red eyes to stand out. It emitted an eerie light under the moonlight.It was even more terrifying that Fenley felt an uncontrollable sense of fear when he looked into the Kirin's eyes.It was a kind of domination that originated from the depths of the soul. One would find it mysterious and difficult to resist."When Kirin appears, all other animals have to bow down to him. Are you perhaps Kirin, Logan Rhys?" Fenley asked after pausing for a moment. He ha
"No way … This isn't possible!""Logan is such an outstanding martial artist. How can Dustin be compared to him? It must be a coincidence!"Eleanor couldn't believe this.She had known Dustin for some while. To her, Dustin was a low-life. Thus, there was no way he would suddenly become the unparalleled Kirin.It was simply improbable!"You must have gotten it wrong. A Kirin tattoo doesn't symbolize anything. Anyone could tattoo this on their chest. Perhaps Dustin only got this tattoo to scare us off!"After a moment of shock, Elena also looked suspicious.Nobody knew Dustin better than her. When she first met him in Millsburg, Rosaline and Florence described Dustin as an absolute loser. The most he knew was a bit of fighting.Dustin was completely out of the unbeatable Kirin's league.Looking at the battered clothing that revealed his tattoo, Dustin couldn't help but let out a sigh.He didn't expect that a small mistake on his part would expose his identity. It seemed there w
"There's no time better than the present. Let's do it tonight!" Fenley was ready for battle. As he spoke, he suddenly took a deep breath. A huge amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth rushed in from all directions and flowed into him continuously.Soon afterward, Fenley suddenly appeared bigger, more terrifying, and more shocking. His black eyes suddenly became white, all his hair stood on its end, and his clothes flapped loudly in the wind. Thunder rumbled, and lightning flashed around him without stopping.In the next moment, Fenley's feet suddenly lifted off the ground as he levitated. He looked like a celestial being and a devil at the same time. He appeared very prideful and impressive. Even though the battle hadn't started, his presence was domineering, and it left everyone breathless. At this moment, all those present had the sudden urge to get on their knees to worship him. They felt the reverence for him deep within their beings. It was as if Fenley was no
"Oh wow! Isn't he Adam Spanner, the God of Military? What is he doing here?""Fuck! It really is the God of Military! This is going to be good!""Oh my! The God of Military is so handsome! He looks so much better in person!"The sudden appearance of Adam Spanner caused a stir in the crowd. Some young women even appeared lovesick as their eyes shone with admiration.Dragonmarsh had four Gods of War but had only one God of Military. The God of Military was someone who was brave and visionary. He was also well-versed in literary works and martial arts.In addition to being above everyone in courage and martial arts, Adam Spanner was a highly intelligent person. The most important point was that he had a face that could captivate the attention of most women. In terms of popularity, Adam Spanner was definitely at the top in Dragonmarsh. There would always be a huge uproar wherever he went."Fenley Hudson, it's about time to stop. Don't you have anything else to do? Why are you her
It was just that this opportunity was hard to come by, and Fenley really didn't want to miss it. "Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you for bullying the weak?" Fenley tried to upset him on purpose."You may abide by the rules of the martial world, but I live by the rules at the frontline. You're used to individual fights, and I respect that. "However, we're used to fighting in groups. Don't you think you should show some respect to us as well?" Adam asked matter-of-factly. "You … You're so unreasonable!" Fenley was angry. Adam clearly lacked sportsmanship, yet he spoke in such a confident manner. He had never seen someone so shameless."Alright, alright. Stop yapping. If you want to fight, let's fight. If not, just leave. Don't waste my time." Adam was getting a little impatient.His little speech successfully provoked Fenley to the point where he almost lost his composure. For someone who was inarticulate, he knew very well that it wouldn't do him any good if he contin
"Huh?" Elena shivered and almost peed her pants when she saw Dustin's eerie smile.When she regained her composure, she quickly begged for forgiveness, "Dus … Dustin, please, can we talk about this? It was all a huge misunderstanding. Are you upset? We can certainly talk it over.""Give me a reason not to kill both of you?" Dustin inched closer with a killer gaze."Reason? The reason is … keeping us alive is beneficial to you too!" Elena racked her brain and found an answer. She continued, "Didn't you want half of our inheritance? We'll agree to all your requests. As long as you don't kill me, we'll agree to anything.""Too late." Dustin shook his head. "If you had come to this realization earlier, I might have considered letting you live. However, I realized that both of you are very stubborn, and you are better off dead!""Dustin, it's our fault. I know it's all our fault now!" Elena was flabbergasted, tugging at Eleanor's sleeve for support. "Eleanor, quick, say something! If
"You really wouldn't budge even in the face of death," Dustin said sarcastically, "Do you think I'm afraid of Anders Mosey? If I was, why would I kill Scott Mosey?"Eleanor was dumbfounded and stood rooted to the spot upon hearing that. She had almost forgotten about it. Dustin had the guts to kill even Scott Mosey. Why would he hesitate to kill them? This guy was just really crazy."That's enough. I don't want to waste my time on any of you. You'll eventually spill when you go to prison," Dustin said calmly."Take them away." Adam gestured toward his female assistants. When they received his order, they dragged Eleanor and Elena away and were ready to leave in the car."No! I don't want to go to prison! Dustin, please let me go! I know that I'm wrong now! I will serve you, is that alright? I will always obey you and do whatever you ask me to. Please!" Elena was really afraid. She was howling and begging with tears streaming down her face. Now, the Forrest family was in deep wa
Dustin frowned as he looked at the two dead bodies on the ground. Skilled martial artists had keen senses, alerting them of any incoming attack. These heightened senses allowed their bodies to naturally dodge or block the attack.Nevertheless, those two shots were very well-concealed. Besides, he wasn't able to sense the shooter as the shots fired meant him no harm. He was indifferent toward the deaths of Eleanor Welch and Elena Forrest. However, it was an obvious challenge as the shooter decided to kill them right in front of him.Dustin raised his head and looked in the direction where the shots were fired. It was at a higher elevation where the shooter could have a clear view of his target. However, the person had already left by now."Hurry! Get someone to block the crime scene right now! We must capture the shooter!" Adam quickly gave a decisive order after regaining his composure."There's no need for that. The shooter had already escaped." Dustin raised his hand to stop
"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
Compared to the second green sword, Glenn's third sword was even more powerful. As it descended, accompanied by the fury of a fire dragon, it carried the destructive force of a world-shattering storm.Fenley, whose energy flow was disrupted earlier, watched the fiery red long sword streak toward like a falling meteor. His heart raced and was gripped by a sudden sense of impending doom.With a roar, he risked the backlash effect and unleashed a powerful surge of internal energy. The ethereal divine spirit behind him instantly transformed into a figure with three heads and six arms. This was the complete form of the Four Elements of God's Technique.At that instant, he threw everything he had into the fight. He controlled the spirit to slam its giant arms into the flaming sword. With a loud explosion, the sword tore through the spirit's palms and continued its unyielding path toward Fenley. But its speed had slowed slightly.Without hesitation, he controlled the spirit to strike ag