The Sedgegan Mountain was located at the edge of Somerland. The Sedgegan mountain was at the center of a 25 km radius military base. The entire military base was built to protect Sedgegan Mountain. The military base had several Hundreds of thousands of soldiers, several hundred AH-64E helicopters which are considered the best combat helicopter in the world, Several hundred of KF51 Panther tanks, and many high-grade fighter planes within the military base. They had only and only one task to protect the Sedgegan mountain. Somerland had spent billions and billions of Somerland dollars to build the military base around the Sedgegan mountain. Not only money was spent but countless years were spent trying to build the military base. They used state-of-the-art technology to build this military base. Every single person who works or protects the Sedgegan Mountain is registered within a military-grade protected server that can only be accessible using a 13-digit code. There are a few who ac
As soon as Grandmaster Abraham completed his sentence the Celestial gate started to rumble. At first, the rumbling seems to be gentle. Grandmaster Quintan narrowed his eyes as he looked at the majestic Celestial Stargate and said cautiously " This is not what I was expecting" The other Grandmasters present also frowned as they looked upon the Celestial Stargate. Grandmaster Quintan then ordered, " I now declare emergency order within the Sedgegan mountain." Grandmaster Quintan's voice resonated all over the mountain and the emergency order was taken into action" The other Grandmasters widened their eyes but then understood to why Grandmaster Quintan would declare an emergency within the Sedgegan mountain. The Celestial Stargate is ancient and it is said to connect different realms. Even the slightest rumble would catch the Grandmaster's attention. Grandmaster John then asked Grandmaster Quintan " Quintan, if the Stargate is opening soon don't you think we need to hasten the Human
While Danial was Cultivating the "True Iron Vajra" skill within the Plane of the Three Musketeers, Adren Lawman was smoking in a bar, beside where his associates.Adren said while ogling a girl " I don't care what you do but I need Danial scared for life"The person sitting in front of him was Johnny a famous gangster said while swirling the glass of wine " I can do that for you but I need information and more importantly, I need money"Adren smiled as he threw some documents in front of Johnny and gestured as his subordinate threw a briefcase full of money.Johnny smiled and said " What do you need me to do"Adren smiled sinisterly and said " I need you to completely trash his house and scare the living lights out of his Mother" Johnny took the documents and flipped through them, nodding his head in understanding. "Consider it done," he said, before downing the rest of his wine and standing up. "I'll have some of my boys take care of it tonight."Adren grinned with satisfaction and pu
Danial rushed towards Johnny who was sitting on his throne. Johnny saw Danial rushing at him and he instinctively took out his gun wanting to shoot Danial on the stop. Danial saw what Johnny was about to do and let out a roar. He released all of the Peak third stage of mortal cultivation and shook Johnny. For once, he never knew that the house that his subordinates trashed belonged to a Martial artist. The gun he was holding fell on the floor. Johnny's knees gave out and he kneeled in front of Danial who arrived in front of him. Johnny said pleadingly " Forgive me sir I didn't know....." Before he could finish his sentence Danial slapped him. Johnny was thrown across the room, half of his face was bloodied and numb. He looked at Danial and raged " You slapped me? How dare you slap me do you know who I am and what I do? I am Johnny Langley the most powerful gangster in the southern district" Johnny tried to stand but realised that he couldn't move his legs. He looked at Danial who wa
Danial kept thinking about whether he should join the Law Enforcement team of Somerland or not. Marshal Barns saw Danial in thought and said " Danial you won't get the chance again, The Somerland Law Enforcement Team have been protecting the streets of Somerland for years and now you have the chance to become one of its protectors. You will be respected and become famous all over the world." Danial replied " Marshal Barns I am not the one who runs behind the fame and the only thing that I care about is the safety of my family" Marshal Barnes's interest was piqued, and he asked " What happened Danial is something wrong?" Danial then proceeded to tell everything that happened. He left out the part where he almost crippled Johnny and almost beat him to death. Marshal Barns listened intently and said, " Danial once you join our organization, I promise you that I will look into this matter." Danial waved his hand and said, " Marshal Barns I appreciate your
Behind Don Albert Natasha was standing while fiddling with her hands. She nervously looked at Danial and greeted " H-h-Hello" Natasha looked shy and delicate but it was enough to captivate Danial. Her presence was unassuming, and one might have easily overlooked her at first glance. But upon closer observation, subtle details unveiled themselves, revealing her understated beauty. Natasha had a slender frame that hinted at gracefulness, her movements carrying a certain lightness as if she floated rather than walked. As Danial's gaze lingered on her, he found himself captivated by the understated charm that radiated from Natasha, igniting a curiosity to unravel the enigma that lay beneath her fragile facade. Danial realised he was staring at Natasha and quickly gathered his thoughts and waved his hands signalling them to come inside. Natasha who was under Danial's gaze was red as a tomato, her cheeks flushed in embarrassment and shyness. Albert took the lead and led Natasha to t
Danial stared at the card that Marshal Barns gave him and thought to himself why the location in the card led to an isolated area of the Southerland district. Danial could figure it out. He thought to wait it out and see for himself where the road lead him to.Danial then remembered that he told his mom he would call someone and help her tidy up the house. He was about to call Don Albert when he thought to himself " My mother is already suspicious of my actions and if I call Don Albert it would only make it worse. The best I can do right now is to wait it out until I am finished with the procedures in the Law Enforcement Branch Headquarters and then go help out my mother."As he reached the outskirts of the city the cab stopped and the cab driver said " This is where I will have to stop buddy, I can't go any further."Danial looked outside and saw the military stationed around a gate barded with wires and electrical fences. I nodded at the driver and give him his fee and headed towar
Danial was resting outside the office of Marshal Barns when 2 people passed by him. One was a middle-aged woman with a gorgeous face and her hair tied into a bun. She was wearing a suit that caused people who saw her to shiver. Her face was gorgeous and subtly cold. Her eyes were a shade of light brown which seem to captivate anyone who watched her. In front of the woman was a teenage man walking arrogantly while one of his hands is in his pocket and walking towards Marshal Barn's office. The teenage man had an air that excluded arrogance. He wore a special badge on his shoulder yet his arrogance knew no bounds. As the arrogant teenage man walked ahead, his swagger and demeanor continued to radiate an overwhelming sense of self-assuredness, surpassing even the significance of the special badge adorning his shoulder. His arrogance seemed to know no bounds, unabashedly displaying itself to those around him. Although Danial had no idea what that special badge represented he knew that re
Egbert stood up while clenching his blade, his entire body trembling. His eyes, wide with disbelief, locked onto Danial as his voice cracked with confusion."How can this be? How could this ever be possible?" he muttered, his face twisted in shock. He staggered back, gripping his sword so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "How could your basic technique be so powerful? How could your technique overpower my divine Crimson Reaper Arts? That is not possible. You must have cheated!"Egbert could not accept reality. His technique was not just some ordinary martial skill; it was crafted by Norman Ray, a war deity of immense power and wisdom. The Crimson Reaper Arts were revered as one of the strongest sword techniques, refined through generations, yet Danial’s seemingly simple Sword Drawing Technique had shattered it, breaking through his proudest ability as if it were nothing. It defied all logic. It was unacceptable.Egbert's voice echoed through the now-silent hall, but no one came
The battle hall was filled with murmurs and hushed voices as Danial and Egbert stepped onto the duel arena. The place still carried traces of previous battles, the floor marked with faint scars from past clashes, including Danial’s fight with Sara. But today, the tension in the air was different—more electric, more charged.Egbert’s arrogance was on full display as he sneered, his voice laced with mockery. “Kid, I’m taking pity on you for what’s about to happen. Maybe if you kneel and crawl, I’ll let you live.”Danial met his gaze calmly and replied, “No.”The single word was enough to darken Egbert’s face. His jaw clenched as his pride took a hit. “Danial, I’m giving you a way out. Once in the duel arena, I won’t let you off even if you kneel and beg for mercy.”Danial tilted his head slightly, unfazed. “Are we going to fight or not?”Egbert’s eyes twitched in annoyance before he shrugged as if he had already won. “Alright, I hope you remember what I said.”Both climbed onto the duel
Danial sat in the audience, watching the ongoing matches with mild interest. At first, he paid attention, analyzing the techniques used by different fighters, but after a while, he grew bored. The matches were too predictable, lacking the intensity of the battles he had been in. He tapped his fingers on the armrest, wondering when his final match would come.Crystal, who had been sitting beside him, noticed his bored expression. She smirked and leaned closer. “Danial, let’s go walk around the academy.”Danial glanced at her and considered it for a moment. Sitting here and watching these mundane fights wasn’t going to help him. He nodded. “Alright, might as well.”As they stood up and left the arena, they remained unaware of the shadow lurking in the distance, silently watching their every move.The academy grounds had transformed into a lively hub. Stalls lined the pathways, selling everything from cultivation manuals to exotic snacks. There were booths set up for visitors and student
Crystal descended into the rocky arena, her icy-blue eyes scanning the terrain. The environment was filled with jagged hills, uneven terrain, and rocky outcroppings—an arena that would test movement and adaptability. Danial leaned against the railing, watching her with a small smile, fully confident in her victory.Just as the match was about to begin, Leonard approached from behind, patting Danial’s shoulder with a smug grin."Danial, did you see my match just now? The tricks I used had him completely baffled—haha!"Danial turned to look at him, blinking. "That was your match?"Leonard’s face fell. The excitement in his eyes flickered. "Yeah… you didn’t see it?"Danial quickly realized his mistake and tried to salvage the situation. "Leonard, I didn’t know your match was happening. I’m sorry."Leonard forced a smile, waving it off. "Alright, no worries." He turned and walked away, but as he did, the forced smile gradually faded.Danial sighed, feeling a little guilty, but his attenti
As the tournament progressed, the excitement in the air reached its peak. The crowd roared in anticipation as each match brought forth new surprises, showcasing the sheer talent and determination of the academy's young warriors. Danial sat with Crystal, both observing the ongoing battles with quiet interest.Crystal turned to him and asked, "You already won two matches. This guarantees your spot in the Final Stage tomorrow. Who do you think your final opponent will be?"Danial shrugged, his expression calm. "I don't know," he replied simply.Just as he finished speaking, movement from the side caught his attention. Pavan had returned from the infirmary, his head and shoulders wrapped in fresh bandages. His steps were steady, but the slight wince as he moved revealed that his injuries hadn’t fully healed.Danial immediately got up and walked over to him, his brows furrowed in concern. "Why are you out of the infirmary? Your body needs rest."Pavan groaned, waving his hand dismissively.
Tyler staggered slightly as he stepped down from the arena, his legs trembling, his face pale. The match had been brief—too brief—but the experience had left a lasting impression on him. No, it wasn’t just the match itself; it was the gaze. That chilling, soul-crushing gaze that had locked onto him as if stripping away every ounce of his being. It was unlike anything he had ever faced before.His master approached, his eyes filled with concern as he placed a firm hand on Tyler’s shoulder. “Are you okay?”Tyler did not answer immediately. He walked in silence, each step feeling heavier than the last. His master was about to repeat the question when Tyler finally spoke, his voice hollow.“I want to withdraw from the tournament.”The words were so unexpected that his master was momentarily stunned. Tyler was not one to give up easily. He had trained relentlessly, fought fiercely, and had dreams of proving himself. Yet now, standing before him, was not the same student who had entered thi
As Kyle Drakon stepped into the light, an almost ethereal presence seemed to radiate from him. For someone so young, he was nothing short of stunning—majestic in a way that defied mere good looks. His face, strikingly symmetrical with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline, carried an air of effortless majesty. His nose was straight and refined, giving him a noble appearance, while his lips, neither too thin nor too full, were naturally set in a calm, unreadable expression. His skin was smooth, almost flawless, as if sculpted by the finest artisan, carrying a faint glow under the arena’s illumination.His jet-black hair, slightly messy yet undeniably stylish, fell in layered waves around his forehead and temples, enhancing the intensity of his features. Each step he took exuded confidence, his strides measured, unhurried—he moved like a sovereign who did not need to prove himself, yet commanded attention wherever he went.But it was his eyes that truly held everyone captive.A deep crims
The air inside the arena buzzed with excitement as the next match was announced. The announcer’s voice boomed across the coliseum.“Next match! Crystal Kirk of Somerland versus Zaria Dvornik of Krolea! The battle conditions—desert environment, no elemental abilities allowed!”Danial's expression hardened. He understood the gravity of this situation. Crystal’s greatest strength lay in her ice element, and now, she was being forced to fight in the most unfavourable terrain possible. A desert battlefield? There was no moisture in the air, no chance of manipulating frost, and worst of all—sweltering heat sapping her stamina.As Crystal stepped forward, she caught Danial’s expression and smirked. “Worried about me?”Danial folded his arms. “Just assessing the conditions. This isn’t exactly in your favour.”Crystal chuckled. “It never is.” With that, she strode toward the arena entrance, her icy confidence unwavering.Danial exhaled sharply, watching as she disappeared into the tunnel leadi
Danial and Crystal lingered in the infirmary for a while longer, chatting with Pavan, who continued to grumble about his forced diet while sneaking glances at the nurses, hoping one of them would take pity on him. When it became clear that none of them were willing to defy Abby’s orders, he slumped back onto the bed with a defeated sigh.“You guys better eat well while you still can,” Pavan muttered dramatically. “I might never taste good food again.”Danial rolled his eyes while Crystal smirked. “You’re acting like you’re being sent to prison,” she said. “It’s just a diet.”Pavan sat up and pointed at her with a solemn expression. “For a man like me, a diet is worse than prison.”Crystal laughed while Danial shook his head. “Just rest, Pavan. You’ll need your strength for the next rounds.”With that, Danial and Crystal left the infirmary, walking side by side through the long corridors. The scent of antiseptics and medicine slowly faded, replaced by the crisp air of the academy halls