Time had a way of slipping by unnoticed. Just like that, a week had zipped past.The events that had shaken the North and Ol' Mare had not even caused a ripple in Zabaleta."Zabaleta is as quiet as a graveyard. The second-in-command death didn't make a splash," Dallas, the big boss of the Redwine fa
It took less than five minutes for the bodyguard to return. He stood at the door, not entering, but gesturing for someone to come in. "Mister Rabb, please."Kase walked in."George, what's this all about?"Kase swaggered into the office, plopped down across from George, and jabbed a finger toward Al
The moment George's words hung in the air, Kase's face twisted with rage.He was seething, a mix of anger and humiliation.How could that nobody, George, dare to snub the Redwine family, to outright reject young master Redwine's offer, and to spout such bold words?He was practically signing his own
It took less than 30 minutes for the patriarchs of the Fabio and Jentsch families to arrive, their faces etched with gravity.Among the northern tycoons, the Fabios and Jentsches were staunch allies of the Redwine family.Dallas might have been a young gun in the Redwine family, but everyone knew he
The three major families put on quite the spectacle, sending shockwaves through the northern tycoons.It was the talk of the town.In just a single night, the buzz from the Redwine family had everyone talking. The noble families of the north had only one thing on their minds.With nine Grandmasters
The nine Grandmasters...came at last.In the Saunders' living room, Blaine's body tensed, his eyes darting from the shattered gate to Roslyn's ghostly pale face. Despair washed over him.It was too late.The Saunders family had just caught wind of an impending attack by the three major families. Bef
He was there.Alexander!Roslyn's heart pounded at the crossroads of life and death, and her eyes flew open in disbelief.Barely two meters away, Alexander stood, his silhouette as unyielding as a mountain. With just two fingers, he effortlessly caught the descending blade, a veritable fortress that
No one knew Alexander's true strength.The enemy commander, slain by Alexander, remained oblivious. So did the dozen Lords of War who met their end at the hands of Alexander.Even the mighty Four Dukes of War of the Temple of War, renowned for their strength, remained clueless.All that was known wa
"Kill!" As Alexander stepped onto the Empyrean Slope, a monstrous wave of killing intent crashed into his mind."Hmph, you think you're the only one fierce?" he muttered coldly, unleashing his own killing intent to counter the assault.He was the Temple Lord Kane, a man who had tread through mountai
At Battleforge Summit, a place where peril lurked at every turn.As the group continued their ascent, they lost a few more members. The ancient battlefield was riddled with deadly traps and poisonous remnants. The pools along the way harbored creatures so aggressive, it was clear they were not of mo
"Ah…" Alexander yawned, waiting patiently. Without a proper map, he would probably take half a day searching for directions. Battleforge Summit, though seemingly small, had a complex terrain.Time was slipping away, and Maxwell and Crimson Wyrm Master finally reached an agreement. The two-meter-wide
Early in the next morning, Maxwell's group of 40—the weakest among them a Lord of War—gathered quietly by the lake at the back of a mountain, somewhere in Shielded Valley. They stood in silence, their expressions grave.Though many had never ventured to Battleforge Summit, they had all heard of its
"Enemy attack!"Brenda sprang to her feet, drawing her sharp blade. Tensions had been high lately, and everyone's nerves were on edge."Perfect timing! I've been waiting to kill him sooner or later!"Alexander's killing intent surged, and his battle spirit ignited.Crimson Wyrm Master was destined t
As soon as Alexander asked the question, a heavy silence fell over the chamber. The three Guardians exchanged uneasy glances, but no one uttered a word."Never mind if you don't want to say anything, I'm just curious," said Alexander, sitting down cross-legged and closing his eyes to heal his wounds
"As you wish!"Crimson Wyrm Master channeled a furious surge of power into his spear, standing firm as he built up his momentum. Having fought to this point, he knew he had to unleash his most devastating attack."Here it comes!"All eyes were locked on the impending clash, each person holding their
"You fool! Don't think you'll be the last one laughing!"The Second and Third Guardians charged forward, joining forces to deflect Crimson Wyrm's relentless assault. Even with their combined strength, they could barely withstand a few moves."Do you really think we're without reinforcements?" roared
"Heh. I wouldn't dare accept your gift!" Maxwell scoffed, his voice steady despite the looming battle. Politeness had no place in this confrontation."Oh, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it," sneered Crimson Wyrm Master, his eyes gleaming with malice as he pointed at Darko, who lay crumpled on the gr