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Blake continued in the direction of the town and decided to try his Quick steps and found that although taxing on him, it could be achieved for a short burst if needed to escape suddenly. He also tried his Shadow Sword, which became more accessible, and now he felt well protected when the sword manifested in his hand. Looking around, he gave it a small wave, and the tree before him was cut in half lengthwise; Blake rushed onto the town like a child who did wrong.“Oh, you’re awake; it’s been a few days. How do you feel?” Hana asked the woman in the bed before her.“I’m sorry, who are you?” The blond woman asked, realizing she didn’t even know her own name.“Do you not know who you are? What’s your name?” Hana asked with worry.“I____I don’t know. It’s all a blank.” The woman stated, shaking her head as if it could jog her memory back.“You are Camila. You are one of the staff here in the Flowing Sword Sect, a slave, and if it weren’t for me, you would have been at the bottom of the cl
Chang fanned himself and smiled. “There is a shortage of beast meat and can’t spare it. It’s hard to provide for the whole town, but if you become my wife, there would be many benefits, including the delicacies from eating beast meat every day.”Chang then tried to get closer to Sister Song and hold her hand. Seeing his shameless actions, Sister Song moved away from his actions with a frown, swiping his hand away from her.“How despicable! Are you seeking me as your fifth wife? Keep dreaming, it’s bad enough you conned my best friend, and now you want me as well? Never!” Sister Song called out.“Then I suggest you learn to live without meat altogether. You will not have any more of the rationed meat from this town unless you submit to me.” Chang said, still fanning himself with a smile; the poor relied on this meat to survive.“Are you going to bully me? The town of Jiāoqū owes that meat for my parent’s efforts. Why use your father’s power of being Governor to bully the weak? This is
Blake stood there motionless, looking at the six men advancing towards him. Channeling his Divine Qi into a condensed state, he created a barrier around him, and Siter Song and his Qi sword manifested in his hand.Shock was seen on everyone’s faces as Blake’s Divine Qi manifested outside the body.“He’s in the Divine Realm retreat with the Young Lord and Miss. Report to the Governor the situation.” A man with excellent build and armor said as he walked to Blake and Sister Song, but this time with no malicious intent, so Blake lowered his Qi barrier but kept his sword vigilant to the guards’ actions.“Apologies, please don’t take offense to this lowly servant.” The man said, giving Blake a slight bow.Blake ignored him and looked to Sister Song and spoke.“Are you alright?” Blake softly asked with a caring smile so only they could hear.“You, you are in the Devine Realm?” Sister Song asked softly, shocked to see that Blake was so powerful and wondered how he got so injured.“Yeah, well
Chang rose from his position and motioned for two guards to take his wife away as he still looked in the direction where Blake and Sister Song departed and called one of his men to him and whispered.Blake and Sister Song left the town and walked in silence. Blake was afraid that Sister Song feared him, so he casually tried to make small talk.“Sister, can you tell me about this area? Seeing I’m new here, it would be great to get the lay of the land.” Blake began.“Hugh? Oh, yeah. We are in the western part of the Empire. It’s primarily rural areas with a few towns or villages in between. Every year, a Beast tide will threaten the towns and villages.Blake let Sister Song explain that there were four areas of the Empire, North, South, East and West, with a vast ocean to the east of the Empire, where no one has ventured. The North holds the capital city, Empire City. There were four main Sects that everyone wanted to attend and four leading families throughout the Empire that had juris
Blake continued with this method until he was at the boundary of breaking the last barrier, but it was still not enough right now and quit his cultivation. He could feel the barrier but just couldn’t break it; he was at a bottleneck, and continuing would only hurt his cultivation. Rising from his spot, he reentered the home only to find Sister Song panting like she had run a marathon; with a surprised expression, she asked.“What the hell was that? What were you doing outside?”Blake, confused told her what he had been doing.“I was cultivating? Why and why are you like this?”“How else could I be if not like this? I rose in my cultivation and am now in Martial Apprentice’s fifth level. If you wouldn’t have stopped it would have continued and maybe break through to ninth. I’m not ready, and neither is my body. I need to continue strengthening my foundation.” Sister Song explained as she sat on one of the chairs by the table, breathing hard.“Sorry. I didn’t know that my cultivation wo
Sister Song sat there for a few moments as Blake replenished his Divine Qi that he had relinquished to her; as she said, they needed an external source for the Divine Qi to enter them and make progress. Blake also discovered why he and his women differed from Sister Song and, most likely, the people of the Inner World. They all had golden cores that would transform the Spirit Qi into Devine Qi. Sister Song lacked this essential element in her cultivation. If Sister Song wanted an unlimited Divine Qi, she would have to form her golden core but to do so now. She would have to scrap her current cultivation and begin anew, which didn’t guarantee success. So Blake didn’t bring it up.Seeing it was getting late, They rose from their position and entered the home. It was time for dinner, and Sister Song was too pleased to provide it for them. Blake, also under protest, helped prepare the food; they were to celebrate with a Beast meat stew with herbs from Blake to strengthen Sister Song’s fou
Blake stood there looking at the two men in the dim light with fright. Knowing the type Chang was, Blake knew he wouldn’t let what happened in the town go without trying to find some way to cause trouble for Sister Song and himself, and when he spread out his Divine Senses, he felt them approaching and using his Quick Steps silently arrived behind their hiding spot. Releasing his sword, the Lackey shouted out to Chang. “ Go get the girl. I’ll hold him off.” Chang awakened from his fright, ran to the cottage, entered through the door, and disappeared, leaving his Lackey behind to defend against Blake. “My, my. We have a brave one here, or are you this stupid that you could best me?” Blake asked, smiling at the Lackey, wondering where he got the courage as he watched Chang enter the cottage. “I’m not afraid of you.” The Lackey said, trying to convince himself more than stating it to Blake. “Oh, I’m sure. You are a brave one indeed.” Blake teased the Lackey, but Blake didn’t move fro
Blake observed Sister Song and admired her stance in her positioning, and there were not too many flaws that could be exploited. When his attention turned to Chang, he saw he was leaving too many openings. For a Governor’s son, he had expected Chang to have been taught at least the basics of fighting, but he was disappointed.‘Well, at least this will be a quick challenge for Sister Song to win.’ Blake thought with a knowing smile.Chang was the first to attack, and it was a wild fist towards Sister Song. She quickly dodged, and he landed on empty air. He continued to use this technique as they continued, and he knew he was getting tired by swinging and hitting nothing as Sister Song continued to dodge his attacks. He needed to change his strategy, or he would exhaust himself.“Is dodging the only thing you can do?” Chang asked to provoke Sister Song.Sister Song didn’t reply, dodged Chang’s latest punch, and called out.“Spirit Palm.” Landing her palm onto Chang’s chest, sending him
Blake was speechless hearing this from Susan Hemingway. Was she not already married to Reginald? She was also of the vampire race, and his cultivation could harm her condition.“I. I don’t think that would be a wise decision. I’m….” Blake began.“All too willing to become yours.” Came a voice that Blake never would have believed saying such a thing.Claire walked to the couple and smiled at Susan Hemingway.“Who is this enchanting woman, Blake?” Claire asked, looking at Susan.“This is MRS. Hemingway of the Hemingway family.” Blake introduced Claire to Susan and emphasized MRS.“Ah, so you are a….” Claire hesitated in her speech.“Vampire, yes, we feed on blood,” Susan said, seeing the startled woman.“Understood,” Claire said and smiled kindly.“Always the gigolo, are we not?” a voice came from behind Claire.Blake looked, and to his surprise, an elderly woman coming from behind her. His surprise was warranted since he had never allowed such a person to enter the Small World. Blake l
“Sorry, but it seemed important. Is everyone okay?” Blake asked, looking at the area where Tabitha had come to call upon him.“Yes, they are in the living room waiting for my return,” Tabitha replied.“Okay, I will take it from here. Don’t worry.” Blake said, hugging her to comfort her fears.“Thank you for coming,” Tabitha said and held onto Blake for a while as her motions became calmer.Blake then let her go, and they proceeded to the living room, where the couple were waiting for Tabitha’s return.They were surprised when they saw Blake’s arrival, as they assumed he was away on business.“You arrived,” Susan Hemingway said with surprise.“Yes, with Tabitha saying that your family was here, I came quickly. What seems to be the trouble? I will help as much as I can.” Blake said he had a good impression of this family and didn’t want more trouble in the future because of their race.“This is the situation. My family is on the brink of extinction.” Reginald quickly stated.“How is tha
Sir. Aldridge then left the room and made a phone call. A man in red robes was drinking a glass of bourbon and sitting next to the fireplace with a nice fire crackling when the phone rang beside him.“Yes.” The red cardinal replied.“Your eminence, the ones known as Azrael, Chamuel, and Ezekiel, have disappeared after the destruction of the holy temple. They left with Blake and have not returned as planned.” Sir. Aldridge replied over the phone.There was silence on the cardinal’s end as the news was shocking and startling. Then, a respiring voice was heard on the other end.“What of the Hemingway family?” The cardinal inquired.“We have been only monitoring them, and they have not caused any trouble since they had last met with Blake Elon. It seems they keep in the shadows and do not want to bring any attention to themselves. Azrael wanted to only monitor their movements for the time being since Blake Elon was a greater threat to the Holy Order, but since….” Sir. Aldridge informed th
The two sisters looked at Julie with confusion. Family vacation? When was this supposed to take place? Then Tabitha’s eyes widened, and she remembered that Blake had promised them a family vacation after Tabitha had graduated from college, and she smiled in her remembrance. She stopped at a posterboard when she first met Blake, and he promised her a family vacation to celebrate her graduation. With all that had happened since then, she had forgotten entirely this promise until Julie brought it up.“I forgot Blake’s promise since then,” Tabitha replied.“Then it’s good that I reminded you,” Julie said.“Mom, with everything going on, it’s going to be a miracle that even he remembers the promises he made,” Tabitha replied and checked on her son, who had woken from his nap.“No, a promise is a promise. Blake has to make it happen.” Julie said, folding her arms to reintegrate her demand.“Mom, I’m a Mother as well, and going galavanting on vacation is the last thing I need to do,” Tabitha
“What do you think Blake is doing to her?” Kelly, who was naïve, wondered as pain and punishment sounded from the home.“Sounds like he is punishing her for not being forward with her information when they came into the truce,” Sylvia replied to Kelly.“Blake doesn’t punish. He’s too nice of a person.” Kelly replied, not knowing Blake for too long.The woman around her looked at her naive nature and laughed.“Blake once killed all those who had occupied this town because they were evil people who were planning on harming the world,” Sara replied, as she had been there when it had happened, even to the point when her cousin wanted to kill her and Blake only to meet his demise at the hands of his saviors.“So, he’s not kind?” Kelly asked, worried.“Blake is kind, loving, and sweet to his family and friends. If you cross his bottom line, you are his enemy, and you will suffer greatly in his hands. Blake always says he would rather have many friends than many enemies. It’s unfortunate; he
“Okay, Clara. How will you guide us, and how did you enter Blake’s Traveling Formation? Only family or someone with a jade token can enter and travel?” Claire asked, leading Clara from the Traveling Formation.“He, he. A little secret, my dear.” Clara said, and this time, she sounded her age.Roseline was, after all, a Formations’s Master. The Formation Blake had created, even with the help of Silver Light, was still a weak Formation that she could infiltrate. If Blake had utilized the Scripture writings, this would have been another story for her.“Okay. Let’s not quibble over details. Is he still with Lucy?” Clara asked.“Yes,” Claire replied, looking at the home Blake had brought Lucy to.Suddenly, loud slapping came from the home, as did loud anguish sounds.SLAP!“AUGHT!”SLAP!“AUGH! MORE!”SLAP, SLAP!Everyone around looked towards the home, surprised to hear the beatings that were taking place within.Blake was there with a paddle in hand, and Lucy was bent over a coffee table
“All those who want to come to Earth gather on the left, and those who want to follow the Fallen to other worlds will gather on the Right.” Came a call from Sara Shuler as she was organizing everyone who wanted to follow into battle over the enslaved people who were to cause destruction on the Mortal Plane.The Phoenix women and a few women from Earth went to the left, and many Phonix women went to the right. Some Fallen had also separated and mostly went to the left to help on Earth. This scene was like a recruiting mission for a significant battle.Betty and Carol Kyles stood on the side, looking around at the divided women, and wondered what party they would join. One was returning to Earth, and the other was going to other worlds. The adventure was awaiting them with either party they chose. Two more sisters came to them with confusion on their faces as well. Francine Estin and Kelly Wheaton came to the two sisters and smiled when they arrived.“Not able to decide which team to joi
“No one is saying for you to leave,” Xuanlu said, seeing the fear and panic in Jacqueline’s eyes.“But you must also show kindness and love towards my husband. Don’t think I didn’t see your hostility towards Blake earlier.” Xuanlu said with an evil grin.Jacqueline nodded, sighing in relief, looked at Blake, and showed a loving smile. This was the magic of the dragon’s aura on a mortal. They would do anything required of them by their Master. Right now, Xuanlu was Jacqueline’s Master.“Mistress, Master, I, Jacqueline, will take good care of the both of you for the rest of my life,” Jacqueline stated and, without warning, began to undress.Jacqueline hadn’t much; she only had a grey wool dress with nothing underneath. Her large breasts were exposed, and a mound of hair hiding her valley of womanhood became visible as she stood before the couple, waiting for their command.Xuanlu was startled as the woman before them stripped of her clothing and awaited their commands. Blake would be ly
The color went out of his face, and he stared at the two women, his love clinging to the other’s neck. He blinked a few times as the situation couldn’t be processed instantly. Jacqueline was leaving him for another woman; leaving for another man was one thing, but for another woman? Granted, Xuanlu was a gorgeous woman, the most beautiful he had ever laid eyes upon, but for the love of his life to say she preferred another woman over him, to see her giving the other woman such a kiss that he had never received, his stupified feelings became anger.Grabbing the embedded cleaver, Brutus swung it towards the two women. The force and momentum of the swing would split Jacqueline into two, but a sound of metal hitting metal was suddenly heard, and Brutus's force was stopped instantly.“Cling”Brutus was shocked at the scene he was seeing. There, on his clever that could slice an animal through and through bone, was being held by two fingers accompanied by Blake.“Sir, I believe you are bein