“Such impudence.” Another figure, a tall and unattractive middle-aged man clad in a robe, descended from the void.Yet another figure materialized in a shimmer of golden light—a young woman adorned in a black and white robe. Brandishing a sword, she leveled it at the other woman who had arrived before her and reprimanded sternly, “Your audacity knows no bounds, Faela. You’re a successor of the Marciais Power. While Sir Yuldra may tolerate your presence due to his benevolence, such behavior will not be condoned.Faela snorted disdainfully in response, then fixed her focus on the elderly man.The elderly man smiled and said, “Your ally, also your opponent, has arrived.”“A successor to the martial arts realm?” Faela’s brow furrowed in consternation. The elderly man smiled gently and replied with a nod, “Yeah. This may very well be the breakthrough to our situation.”Faela immediately looked in the direction where James was with a doubtful expression.The other two individuals exc
Yared and the two old men remained kneeling, compelled by James’ imposing presence to divulge the secrets of their world.Within the expansive sixth tier of the Outer Battlefield, inhabitants were scarce. They consisted of survivors who narrowly escaped the lethal grasp of the enigmatic sealing power lurking in the outer battlefield’s lower levels. Although they evaded being sealed away, they were trapped within this space, unable to escape.Over countless entrapochs, their cultivation stagnated and regressed, akin to inmates on death row within a massive prison. They languished in suffering after being cut off from the outside world, bereft of contact with other living beings.Naturally, the two different factions who wielded different powers engaged in ceaseless battles. The fatigue and ennui eventually set in, resulting in their current stalemate.Initially, this world harbored tens of thousands of survivors, but the relentless strife among them whittled their numbers down to a
As the handsome figure spoke, he quickly struck Faela in the chest when she turned around.Suddenly, a surge of grey, black, and white power spread rapidly through Faela’s body, leaving her utterly terrified.“Such fast movements. How did you…” Fael’s words were cut short by another attack. She spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying into the distance.Boom! Boom! Boom!There was another series of explosions as Faela was sent crashing into dozens of planets. After a while, she finally stabilized herself.Meanwhile, Yared leaped into the void and bellowed, “How dare you lay hands on my goddess? I’ll take you on!”Before he could charge at James, the two old men grabbed him.“You’re too pathetic to be playing the hero rescuing a damsel in distress.”“And you’re too ugly. Faela isn’t even interested in you. Stop being so sentimental.”Faced with the two old men’s scathing remarks, Yared grew furious. He broke away from their grasp and rushed toward James.As soon as he
As James and Faela stood on the brink of confrontation, tension thickened. The distant observers, including the two old men and Yared, felt their hearts racing.On the sidelines, Herodias and Yegor wore solemn expressions, fully aware of the gravity of the situation. Faela was at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank’s peak, and as someone who had mastered both Marciais Combat Form, she possessed a distinct advantage over opponents of the rank.On the other hand, James was only at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank. The couple was worried that he could not hold his own against her, especially since there was a significant gap between their ranks.Herodias quickly sent a telepathic message to Yegor, saying, “We need to watch carefully. If James is in danger, we must intervene.”Yegor replied, “Based on their brief confrontation just now, James might not necessarily lose.”Herodias vented her frustration, “James is only at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank. He has already pushed his limits by fighting someone three rank
As the young girl transformed into a streak of Sword Light and charged at her once more, Faela was forced to dodge frantically.She had already grown accustomed to offense and lacked practice in defending. To be pushed into defense by a mere child was an utter humiliation to her.Even more unexpectedly, James suddenly remerged before her. His arms emanated a purple-golden and a black glow, then suddenly transformed into two swords to swiftly close in on her.Caught between the attacks of two formidable opponents, Faela was at a loss and panicked.With Quasar Lightning crashing down from the skies, colorful flames erupting from the ground, and fierce winds raging around her, her combat effectiveness was pushed to its limits.Faela thought about breaking free from the suffocating formation, but even when using all her Marciais Power, her attempts were to no avail. It felt like she had been sealed within another dimension with no exit, leaving her panicked and desperate.In her moment
Faced James’ hostile, Faela felt a shiver down her spine. She reflected on their mental battle and realized that even though she was at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank, she might not emerge victorious in a physical confrontation against the mysterious young man.She opted for a graceful exit, preserving some dignity rather than facing potential embarrassment in a real battle.With a resigned sigh, Faela clasped her hand toward James and conceded, “Your combat skills are remarkable. You’re indeed worthy of inheriting Yianni’s Marciais Soul. Let’s discuss further on Elysium Nova.Suddenly, she flicked her hand and tossed James a black energy card before disappearing into the void.James caught the energy card and smiled, musing, “Faela is quite intriguing. Swift and to the point, no unnecessary fuss. But she’s indeed really powerful. Defeating her might be difficult if I can’t reach the Sixth or Seventh Xaeclon Rank.”Just then, a gentle chuckle came from the void.“Marvelous! I haven’t wit
Glancing at James brimming with anticipation, Yuldra felt terrible about disappointing him. “Please forgive my reluctance to disclose. I made a promise to her.“However, she did mention that a distinguished guest would soon arrive to alleviate our suffering and usher in a new beginning for us.”With a smile, Yuldra turned to James. "I believe this guest she spoke of may as well be you, my young friend.”James frowned at his words and fell into thought. ‘It’s Thea. It has to be her. I didn’t expect her to arrive before me. She must’ve already ventured to the Forladtt Land’s fifth level, the Great Historial Land.”James inquired, “Might I dare ask, what else did she impart?”“Gray clouds and thousands of bells chiming. Above the Genesis Power is where you find the Marciais Combat Form. The Nirvana Golden Bones, the Quasar Second Body, the Dernaturae, and the Daeclon Mahayana,” answered Yuldra.James was at a loss for words. He wondered how the people here knew about the Jadhea Tabl
“Watch your mouth, Galen,” Yuldra’s voice boomed, commanding him to back down.Galen reluctantly complied. However, the woman standing next to James frowned and mocked, “Since you’re so good at drinking, you must be skilled in combat as well. Would you like to spar with us?”Though her tone was gentle, everyone present heard the challenge she had extended toward James.Seeing that Yuldra showed no signs of stopping it, James smiled and inquired, “How do you propose we fight?”The woman scoffed, “Your mental battle with Faela was just child’s play. We’ll engage in actual combat, allowing fate to decide our life and death.Yuldra immediately warned, “Sasha…” James held up his hand, interrupting Yuldra’s words. He turned to Sasha and said, “You’re also at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank? Very well, let’s have some fun.”Sasha replied coldly, “I’m not alone. My husband will join as well.”Galen, positioned behind Yuldra, stepped forward.“Two of you are at the Xaeclon Rank, yet you’re try