Collier shouted, "Ice Slash!" Three blade energies came from three different directions, but as they were about to reach Augheimer, they merged into one, transforming into a blade energy storm that rushed toward Augheimer. Augheimer clenched his jaw and formed a shield. He forcefully resisted the blade energy storm. Two powerful energy masses collided. The storm swiftly destroyed Augheimer's shield, with the violent blade energy tearing apart his clothes and leaving over a hundred wounds across his body. "Argh!" Augheimer threw his head back to yell, but thankfully, the shield stopped most of the blade energy storm. Augheimer stood still in the storm for two seconds before it passed him by. Augheimer then pushed forward and turned to a shadowy figure in mid-air at the end. "Die, Augheimer!" yelled Collier. Collier sprinted towards him and leaped into the air, aiming a powerful double kick at Augheimer. Augheimer then grabbed hold of Collier's legs, and the two flew toward t
Collier transformed into a fleeting shadow and charged toward Augheimer. Augheimer was a cornered beast to him, someone incapable of putting up any resistance. He believed a single strike was all it would take to finish him off. However, Collier was unaware that Augheimer had been biding his time. Truthfully, Augheimer was not only after Collier's ten thousand gold coins but also sought to kill him. If he had won the first round easily, Collier would have likely chosen to leave. Augheimer would have insatiable rage if that was the case. The scenes from that day replayed in his mind, fueling his hatred for the Dragon Slayer Organization. Augheimer had no intention of sparing Collier since Collier came to him willingly. Collier got closer at that moment, so Augheimer unleashed a surge of dark energy. The power of dark space spread out like a thick fog, and within moments, Collier was enveloped in the dense fog. By the time he realized Augheimer had been hiding his true strength, it
Wilbur grew concerned because he waited until evening with no sign of Augheimer's return. He sent someone to inquire about Augheimer at the Azure Dragon Trial Grounds. The guard of the Azure Dragon Trial Grounds informed Wilbur that Augheimer had finished the matches earlier that morning. Augheimer won ten thousand gold coins from the battle, then left the Azure Dragon Trial Grounds. Felix said, "Master, it seems Augheimer may have left town. He has followed you closely for the past two years, but I can see that he possesses a strong sense of pride. He's not the type to willingly serve under someone else's command. It was out of necessity in the past, but from now on, I doubt he will return to look for you again." Wilbur was reminded by Felix that Augheimer had always been a cultivator with a strong sense of pride, even back in Earth's dimension. It seemed that despite entering the middle dimension, Augheimer's personality remained unchanged. Wilbur said, "In that case, let him
Although Hadirt had already been slain, Wilbur knew that this matter was far from over. The cultivators of Tevinter Town would not let it rest. At the moment, Tevinter Town was hosting a selection tournament for the new city lord. Wilbur knew that regardless of the outcome, the new city lord would not cease to suppress him, and eventually, someone would be sent to challenge him. Therefore, for the next few years at least, he could not leave Buck Town. At the Reyne family residence, by the shores of Azure Dragon Lake, Divan knelt on one knee and respectfully reported, "Lord Babbit, our plan has failed. Wilbur's old friend, Augheimer, has suddenly grown immensely powerful. He personally killed Collier. If Augheimer and Wilbur joined forces, I believe they could threaten the very foundation of Buck Town. Therefore, I suggest that we must find a way to eliminate Augheimer first, and then look for an opportunity to kill Wilbur." Since the battle with Hadirt, Edmund's attitude toward
Although Edmund and Wilbur could join forces to deal with the threat of Hadirt's massacre, once the danger was eliminated, Edmund became even more aware of how formidable Wilbur was. Even though Wilbur was a righteous cultivator, if he were allowed to develop his own network of connections in Buck Town, it was likely that the ruler of the town would change hands. Edmund had nearly exhausted everything to secure his position as the City Lord of Buck Town. Now that Wilbur had appeared, the thought of losing his status as City Lord to him was something Edmund could not accept. Therefore, despite his fear of Wilbur, Edmund had to suppress Wilbur's allies. Since he could not personally intervene in this matter, he had to rely on the Shadow Group to take action. Edmund was someone who would rather die in battle than lose an opportunity. Divan frowned at Edmund before nodding and saying, "Yes, Lord Babbit, I will handle it immediately." After leaving Babbit's residence, Divan was d
The Shadow Group not only gathered intelligence from outside but also kept tabs on the internal affairs of the Reyne family. After all, only by eliminating threats both inside and outside could the Reyne family become more stable. As the head of the Shadow Group, Divan had no secrets in front of Jesse. Jesse knew that Divan was a cultivator without real power, one who appeared strong on the outside but was weak and desperate for status and respect on the inside. When Jesse exposed him, Divan felt his face burning with embarrassment. Bowing his head, he said, "Mister Jesse, you're joking with me again, but this joke isn't funny at all." While speaking, Divan looked up at Jesse and continued, "I have great respect for you, sir, but I truly do not wish to join the Shadow Group. This time, I came to deliver a message from Lord Babbit." "A message? So, there's a new task?" "Exactly. Wilbur's old friend, Augheimer, has somehow learned a technique that allows him to absorb the energ
The man screamed in the fire, and after jumping out, he rolled in the snow to extinguish the flames. Meanwhile, several of his subordinates charged at Augheimer, only to be engulfed by the dense fog that suddenly emanated from him. Eventually, their energy was completely drained, leaving behind only withered bones, which turned to dust as a gust of wind blew through. "Damn you! I'll kill you!" The leader, having just extinguished the flames on his body, cursed angrily as he got up, only to see Augheimer appear before him. The black fog surrounded the leader, swallowing him in an instant. Feeling the energy within him rapidly draining away, the leader let out a scream. "No! Stop! Ahhh!" In his despair, the leader chose to self-destruct. A loud explosion echoed from within the fog, and soon after, the leader's remains scattered across the ground. The fog quickly retracted, returning to Augheimer's body. A faint smile curled on Augheimer's lips as he walked back to the campfir
"Now, you should feel fear, or perhaps… you're just masking your terror with indifference. Well, I've seen plenty of people on the brink of death who were just like you. But this time, I think I can offer you a chance. If you're willing to teach me the technique you use to absorb others' energy, I can spare your life. Just leave Buck Town, and I won’t pursue this any further. What do you say?" Jesse looked at Augheimer, believing he had given him enough respect. If Augheimer agreed, he could walk away with his life. However, Augheimer acted as if he had not heard anything, simply picking up the roasted rabbit leg and continuing to eat. "Insolent!" Clang! Jesse drew his sword and struck it downward with a powerful slash. The sword's force instantly shattered the stone Augheimer had been sitting on, sending fragments flying. But Augheimer had already dodged to the side. In the next moment, Jesse flashed forward, appearing before Augheimer. Raising his sword, he pointed it at Au