"Alexander, hand over the jade pendant. It belongs to everyone." Billy seized the moment to assert his claim, skillfully tying his interests to those of the crowd. By claiming the jade pendant as something meant for all, he sought to rally support against Alexander.Billy's move was calculated. If m
With each swift strike, Alexander's sword sang through the air, leaving a trail of fallen foes in its wake. He stormed the battlefield with the ferocity of a tiger among sheep, his sword unstoppable.He carved a path of determination, inching ever closer to the jade amulet. However, something felt o
"Agreed!"Without wasting another moment, the pair led their group back to the water cave they had come from.Working with Alexander was a breeze, following his lead, and they could not go wrong. After a string of successes, Alexander's judgment had proven nearly infallible.As the others left, a sa
As the Mystic Abyss Essence coursed through him, Alexander felt a surge of pure energy. A name flashed in his mind—a treasure of ancient lore, renowned for its healing powers and its ability to fortify one's physical form.So dense it stood apart from water, the Mystic Abyss Essence was the find of
In the light's reach, the cavern was barren, devoid of life or threat.A solitary corpse lay undisturbed, unmarked by any struggle or violence.That mysterious death sent a wave of panic through the group, a chilling unease settling in their hearts.With no clue who or what the enemy was, they were
With a resounding boom, the entire cliffside quaked and gave way, collapsing into a heap.The debris clouded the water with silt, obscuring the collapse site in a murky haze.Caverns and water-holes alike were entombed in the chaos."Ha! Alexander's buried down there. No way he survived that!" Billy
Billy's laughter boomed over the waves, his chest puffed out with pride. "Of course, I'm the one who took him down!"The crowd around him exchanged glances, but only a handful knew the truth. Since Billy's tall tale did not step on any toes, no one bothered to call him out."No way. You?" Jansen's e
"Foolhardy!"I'll hold him off—you unleash hell!" Billy's snarl was tinged with a trace of glee as he bellowed the command.Drawing from his deep-sea combat savvy, he was confident his custom-forged shield could weather at least 30 of Alexander's blows.With a single swing, Alexander's introductory
"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