Everyone was as still as statues, shocked. Nobody had ever dared to call out Sinister Elder like that.The Sinister Summit folks were sure the elder would come down hard, making Alexander pay dearly.However, Sinister Elder's words floored them."Mister Kane, the lake's all yours. And could you spar
"Fine, Mister Kane, you'll get my explanation," blurted Jett, his forehead slick with sweat.He knew if it came to blows, he would be outmatched and probably end up dead right there and then."Don't waste my time, I'm not a patient man," warned Alexander, sheathing his sword with a cutting glare.Je
"Did you catch that sound?" The noise was so loud that one of them could not ignore the oddity."Nah, you're just tipsy and hearing things," dismissed the other, taking another swig of his drink.The stone ceiling above was solid; no one was going to tumble down from there.…Crash!A shadow plummet
Deep underground, Alexander was eyeing the creature that had burst forth. It was familiar, something he had seen before.A swirling mass of green energy, it shifted and roared to life as a fierce tiger."Nature's raw essence. I've struck gold," mused Alexander, his eyes gleaming with greed.Drawing
"True. I was badly hurt before, but your raw essence worked wonders," admitted Alexander, having gained an advantage. He resolved Sinister Elder's confusion.That stuff was a godsend. With just a third of it, he was back at full strength!"You despicable thief. You're utterly loathsome and without h
Boom!Sword met blade, the earth shuddered, and unleashed energy skewered several bystanders.Sinister Elder, using the shockwave to his advantage, smoothly backed away."Alexander, may our paths cross again!" He was about to bolt, ready to abandon Sinister Summit."Halt! Think you can just walk awa
"It's time to head down from Sinister Summit." Alexander checked his watch and started his descent."Such a shame to leave all this behind," the old captain muttered, eyeing the stockpile of goods with a heavy heart.Nonetheless, Alexander's word was law.At the mountain's base, the old captain appr
Thwack!Alexander's foot connected with Arden's face, sending teeth scattering. "Afraid? You must be seeing things."And this Krell family you're babbling about? Never heard of them."Not even the mighty Crimson Wyrm Master could make him flinch, much less the Krell family.Arden staggered to his fe
"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