"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
"Ooh, it's quite lively here!"Next to the door, Alexander, who had appeared unnoticed, stood there with half a doughnut in his hand. He had heard the commotion at the entrance and had rushed over, leaving his breakfast half-eaten. As for the accusations against him, he treated them with the contemp
At the Great Aqua Pier, the largest wharf in the area, almost all the large vessels capable of venturing into the open ocean were docked. It was where Alexander and his team had rented three large fishing boats for their journey to the Flowing Abyss.Nevertheless, things did not go smoothly at the p
"Don't come any closer," shouted the man in the floral shirt, "or my backup will make you regret it!"Panicking, he hurriedly took out his cell phone to summon backup. With no other options, he placed his last hope on this desperate move. If he ended up being thrown overboard, it would be a huge emb
"Mister Kane, everything is in place. According to the charts, we should reach the Flowing Abyss in a day and a half," Jansen reported to Alexander after the fishing boats had sailed more than 10 nautical miles from the pier.The group was in high spirits. Stories passed down from their ancestors sp
"You're sharp, Mister. We can't hide anything from you. I'm impressed." Water Phantom gave Alexander a thumbs-up and proudly declared, "I crafted and set up this Giant Submerged Dragon Formation."He saw nothing wrong in using the setup to extort money, and his shamelessness was on full display."Ba
Alexander paid no attention to Water Phantom's bluff, continuing to eat his prime rib while awaiting the responses from the intercom. Before long, several crew members, inspired by the situation, began to suggest methods of torture with disturbing enthusiasm."Strip him off of his clothes, expose hi
"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