Carterly City.The city got its name because of the Carterly family, who had settled there, and most of the city's businesses belonged to their family. Over the years, they had relied on Hawthorne Seafort's forces and developed rapidly. Today, the city's entrances and exits were heavily guarded by f
"Did we really need to make such a big deal out of this, sending our best from the four major powers?" one of them asked."Exactly. In this region, aside from the Hawthorne Seafort, who else could stand against us?" another agreed."Shayla is as cautious as ever," the third chimed in.The three of t
Pieces of the map?The leaders of the four factions looked at the two pieces of the chart in Alexander's hand. Their expressions grew increasingly grim, nearly twisting horrifically. Their direct relatives had been captured, and their opponent even knew the secret of the chart, including the locatio
Alexander wielded his sword, unleashing over 10 crescent-shaped sword energies, each slicing through the air with a sharp, piercing sound. These were not mere probes but the most powerful strikes his regular sword techniques could produce.A series of explosions echoed as the sword energies collided
"Ahh!"Shayla grew agitated when her prolonged attack yielded no results. Her assault had lost its rhythm. She had felt victory was within reach half an hour ago, but she grew wary the longer the fight dragged on.Meanwhile, Alexander's swordplay grew ever more fierce."Stop yelling. If you can't wi
The enmity between the two was immense. They were already in a state of 'no retreat, no surrender'."You… Come and take it if you dare… Do you really think I've become a pushover now?" Shayla coughed and wheezed, her aura fluctuating between strong and weak, a clear sign that her inner strength was
"But..."Jansen looked toward the Carterly family's castle, all filled with the fruits of victory, and his eyes revealed reluctance. With the other three forces not intervening and Shayla in defeat and retreat, it was the perfect opportunity to crush the Carterly family.Moreover, there were hundred
"There's an ancient jade amulet in the Flowing Abyss?" Shayla exclaimed in surprise. It was the first time she had heard of this, and she looked to be in complete disbelief.The fragmented map had been passed down for a century. It had been in her family's possession since she was in her early forti