ANMELDENCharlie already knew when he fought Barlin that he couldn't hide his cultivation. Ruby had taught him the technique to hide cultivation, but that was only if he didn't use Reiki in the first place, and managed to hide himself. But now, Barlin found him, so such deceit was pointless.However, that also meant Barlin could see his Reiki's state while he kept popping pills, so why not show off and taunt him further?Charlie's words left Barlin fuming, but it also made Barlin take his fight more seriously.His cultivation was far above Charlie's, making Charlie's strength and Reiki reserves seem insignificant and completely exposed before him.Sure, it was like playing poker, but with Charlie playing transparent cards that exposed his hand, while Barlin had normal cards and knew his every move… But Charlie's taunting made him think.After all, seeing the opponent's cards didn't necessarily mean winning—you need the high hand, and a game plan to maximize the payout.He was already
Barlin was on the verge of losing his mind, even as he could feel his hand trembling as he held on to his sword.He could smell singed hair and charred skin from the rest of himself, even as he used what Reiki he had left to heal.Never had he felt this pathetic since he started out as a cultivator!Glaring at Charlie murderously, he no longer tried to retort and instead focused copious amounts of Reiki into his flying sword and launched it straight at Charlie, with the might that could tear apart everything in its wake.Charlie was planning to press his advantage with Thunder Order, scraping skin even if it couldn't kill Barlin.But seeing the flying sword moving so quickly with such deadly purpose, he knew he had to get out of the way.However, even as he tried to move, he felt extremely sluggish as if he came under a spell, and it consumed stamina just trying to shift his weight.He realized then that the Reiki fueling the flying sword also projected a pressure to impede its
It happened in just a split second.Before Barlin understood what was happening, a huge lightning bolt descended from the skies, tearing into the ground in front of him.It wasn't just the rumbling—the flash blinded him for moments, and he also felt a terrible, painful jolt in his palm.Then, he felt the current coursing through every muscle in his body, leaving him spasming and sending him flying, while the sword dropped out of his hand.He crashed painfully into the ice, his clothes sheared while his hair and beard burnt to a crisp.He really would have been reduced to dust if his cultivation was not strong enough!The single lightning bolt really charred him—his long hair that looked so divine earlier, was now black soot, while his brows and beard suffered the same tragic fate.Not needing a mirror to know how horrible he looked, he pushed himself to his feet, his beady eyes fixed on Charlie as he growled, "Brat!!!"Charlie simply smiled at him and waved his hand again, yell
Barlin was gleeful even as he watched Charlie scowl, stroking his beard as he laughed. "Doesn't it hurt you so? Doesn't it frustrate you? Oh, I understand that all too well since it's been one real annoyance after another since I came on this piece of ice… Until I arrived here days ago! And now, I have to say I'm the happiest I've ever been!"His eyes narrowing melodiously right then, he bellowed, "So now that you realize you've brought all of this upon yourself, you can begin your journey to the hell drowning in regret and despair!"Sword in hand, he charged at Charlie, moving at breakneck speed!Charlie had just traveled from the northern end of the planet to the very south, and didn't have time to forge mystic treasures.The Soul Blade was long lost, and while he had other stuff that could do the same thing, he was sure it wouldn't work against Barlin. In fact, he only had the Thunder Order right now…Wait, Thunder Order!Charlie became thrilled right then—he had been using Th
Barlin felt he missed out big time when he couldn't make it through the Gate of Transcendence, but seeing Charlie now, he was thanking fate for sending him alms—like a farmer who found a gold nugget while plowing.After all, Fleur had issued a very generous bounty on the mysterious enemy that had been killing Qing Eliminating Society's bigwigs and destroying their bases. While Barlin himself wasn't going to be appointed as a military governor, Fleur definitely couldn't complain as she handed over scores of mystic treasures and pills!Charlie was ready and wary for a fight to the death, but he knew how to read people, and dissed Barlin despite having no chance to win, "Come on, geezer! You've been hiding like a rat from the Americans this long, don't even think you can impress me!""So it's you!!!" Barlin hollered, his eyes narrowing sharply. "And here I thought the Japanese messed up, but it's you who screwed me over?!""Haha! That's for sure!" Charlie laughed out loud and scof
However, no matter how Charlie ran, he was not avoiding Barlin's side.He had yet to land when Barlin rushed out of the icy cave, and he had to aim his landing to the west and kept running once his feet touched ground.Neither of them could fly, and didn't have flying swords they could sword surf on—or know the technique, for that matter.All they could do was keep running across the icy plains at superhuman speed.Charlie was quick, but Barlin kept closing in on him, his smile cold and gradually confident as he leered at Charlie like prey.He didn't even have to chase down Charlie either—he could start attacking once he was within range, around a hundred feet.Charlie himself never fought actual cultivators, but he knew that the worst thing one could do against a stronger opponent was to turn one's back on them.Fight head-on, and he just might have a chance.Keep his back to his enemies, and it would be a lethal stab to the back.However, Charlie couldn't be blamed for cowar
Jordan stared at the Rejuvenating Pill, full of anticipation. He could finally have the miraculous elixir of his dreams!The rest of the Fox family widened their eyes as they watched with bated breath. They had heard of the Rejuvenating Pill’s miraculous effect, and wanted to confirm if it was indeed
Quinn smiled. “I freed up my schedule today. I’ll accompany you for lunch and take a stroll with you after that. I’ve already booked the restaurant, too.”She then added delicately, “You should pack up now, Brother Charlie. I'll get the helicopter to arrive at the tarmac on the roof of your hotel in
At that moment, Claudia seemed to be in a trance. The image of her parents and brothers smiling at her looked so realistic. Meanwhile, the raging fire of revenge was scorching her at such a close distance, and it even dried the tears that were streaming down her face. In the past, this monstrous hat
Someone said, “Godfather, one dead person will be compensated with two million US dollars. That’s already a very high compensation. If we’re too greedy, won’t we anger the other party? I don’t want to end up not getting a single penny at all. I don’t want to receive much less than this either.”Old G







