"Elder Daglesh, I never expected your cultivation to break through to the Advanced Almighty State!" exclaimed one."Fantastic, absolutely fantastic!" replied another.While Dorian and Cassius, the two elders, reacted with some difference, Caleb, the old master, was overjoyed beyond measure. He knew well that although the difference between the Advanced and Intermediate Almighty State was merely a small step in the realm of martial cultivation, each level-up represented a qualitative leap in strength. Typically, an Almighty State in the Advanced state could handle at least two or three in the Intermediate state.Now that Elder Daglesh had reached the Advanced state himself, boasting profound prowess and standing out even among his peers, the combination of his and the old master's formidable abilities could bridge the gap between their families and the Grimstons, Underwoods, and Fermers. With their strength, it became uncertain who held the upper hand."How is this possible...
"It's no wonder Elder Daglesh was willing to risk going against the three major powers just to shelter Leon!""Ah, I see.""Yeah, who would've thought Leon, a young nobody, would have the ability to assist an Intermediate Almighty State master in breaking through the martial arts bottleneck!""His methods are indeed remarkable!"After the shock wore off, the crowd erupted into chatter. Previously, they were puzzled as to why the Dagleshs would stick their neck out for Leon, who had no ties to them. But now, it all made sense. Leon had helped Elder Daglesh elevate his cultivation to the Advanced Almighty State!Of course, that was not the main point. What astounded them was the unheard-of feat of aiding a martial artist in advancing their cultivation, especially assisting a master at the Warlord level in breaking through the martial arts bottleneck.Leon accomplishing this was nothing short of a miracle!However, that's not all. Among the various ancient martial families attend
"Damn it!""How could this happen?"It was not just Felton. Both Dorian and Cassius also realized that the situation had taken a turn. Their faces soured, helpless expressions painted across them."Dorian, Cassius, both Caleb and I have reached the Advanced Almighty State in our cultivation!""Do you still think that our Dagleshs and Morrisons' Mansion stand no chance against you and the Underwoods?" At this moment, Elder Daglesh sneered mockingly."Well..."Dorian and Cassius fell silent, unable to respond."Dorian, Cassius, out of goodwill towards our shared humanity, I'll give you a piece of advice."If the two of you, along with Felton, choose to leave now, we can pretend this never happened."Otherwise, we'll have to settle matters by force."Seeing that Dorian and the others had lost their earlier arrogance, Caleb seized the opportunity to speak. Despite their superior cultivation levels, he and Elder Daglesh were not without concerns. "To hurt the enemy at the cost
"Leon, you got lucky today, with both the Morrisons and Dagleshs protecting you. I'll let you off the hook for now!" He sneered, "But next time, luck won't be on your side like this!""Dorian, Cassius, let's go!" Before leaving, Felton dropped a menacing remark, and then signaled to Dorian and Cassius to retreat together."That ordeal finally comes to an end," Leon remarked. "Thankfully, it was all just a false alarm, much ado about nothing." Watching Felton and the others prepare to leave, both Caleb and Grandfather Elder Daglesh could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, feeling the weight lifted off their shoulders.However, the next moment brought something incredibly surprising before their thoughts could settle."Leaving so soon?" Leon, who had been silent until then, snorted coldly. Stepping forward swiftly, he immediately blocked Felton and Dorian's path."What's the meaning of this, Leon?" Felton's expression darkened, his gaze towards Leon filled with displeasure."
"Impossible!"The people from the Grimstons and Underwoods can leave! But Felton and the people from the Fermers cannot. They must stay today!"Leon asserted firmly, leaving no room for doubt.Earlier, he had received exact information from Fletcher. The leaders of the Fermers, Western Boss and Southern Boss, along with a large group of experts, had left the Fermers, their destination unknown!Initially, he had thought Western Boss and Southern Boss's purpose was to deal with him. But now, neither Western Boss nor Southern Boss had shown up at all.This vaguely made him realize something was amiss, even suspecting that Western Boss and Southern Boss might be plotting something, trying to scheme against him in secret.He had to figure this out!As the son of Western Boss, Felton must know the whereabouts and intentions of Western Boss and Southern Boss.He was determined to keep Felton behind to uncover Southern Boss's whereabouts and to understand the motives of Western Boss an
"I never intended to use the Morrisons' Mansion and the Dagleshs to deal with your three families!" Leon declared."A bunch of trash like you all, I can handle on my own!" he sneered."There's no need for the Morrisons' Mansion and the Dagleshs to intervene!" Leon's gaze towards Felton and Dorian was filled with disdain.His words were not unfounded. With his current comprehensive strength reaching the Semi-Saint State, Felton and Dorian were no more significant to him than ants. They posed no threat whatsoever. Dealing with them would be as easy as flipping a coin. Why would he need anyone else's help?"What?" Leon's statement was like a heavy bombshell, nearly blasting everyone present off their feet."Did we... hear him correctly?""This kid Leon actually said he'll take on the three major powers by himself?""Is he out of his mind?"The surrounding martial families and forces were stunned, unable to believe their ears. While they did not know much about Leon's situation o
"Never mind! Mr. Caleb, Elder Daglesh, you needn't worry.""I have a handle on this matter. Anyway, your two families can just watch from the sidelines. I can handle these worthless scoundrels."Hearing the persuasion from Caleb and Elder Daglesh, Leon remained calm and determined, with no room for negotiation in his tone."Well..." Seeing Leon's insistence, Caleb and Elder Daglesh were completely stunned!Then the two of them could not help but exchange a glance, at a loss for what to do!"Fine, very well! Leon, this is of your own making!"Felton, Dorian, Cassius, and others were infuriated by Leon's arrogance, their laughter filled with anger!Then, as if recalling something, Felton's gaze shifted to Caleb and Elder Daglesh."Mr. Caleb, Elder Daglesh, you both heard what Leon said, didn't you? He already stated for your two families to watch from the sidelines, without needing your help!"If your two families continue to shelter him, or actively assist him in opposing our t
"Felton, enough chit-chating. Why don't you all just come at me now? Let's see who's more powerful!" Leon pointed at Felton, Dorian, and the others, scoffing. "Why you!" They were all furious. Leon was far too arrogant to ask them to attack at once. He was blatantly disrespecting them. Though they desperately wished they could crush him immediately, they were all from prestigious families with a reputation to uphold. With so many others around, they could not gang up on Leon or they would be mocked. On top of that, Leon was just a young nobody who was not qualified to be their opponent. "Kid, I alone should suffice in dealing with a brat like you! We don't all have to attack together!" Just then, the Fifth Apostles stepped forward again. He then bowed at Felton and said, "Mister Felton, please let me deal with this kid. I'll teach him what it means to be this arrogant.""Sure! Destroy him!" Felton said viciously. "Yes!" The Fifth Apostle said and strode forward malicio
"Miss Morrison, I would like to thank you for saving my life," Iris said as she approached Renee's bed. She meant to thank Renee for having saved her so narrowly from death during their encounter with one of Brahma's clones, which was why she lingered in Renee's room even after everyone left. "Miss Young, if you would truly like to return the favor, there is something you can do for me," Renee said, biting her lip as though what she was about to say was an excruciatingly difficult decision to make."What is it?" Iris asked, although she felt like she already knew what was the answer. "I would like to join you in being Leon's companions," Renee said with an expectant look. She harbored feelings toward Leon for some time now but refrained from competing against Iris and Cynthia, knowing there was no way she could win. However, she had an epiphany after her narrow escape from death and realized that there was so much more to life than competing with other women over a man. Therefor
"Nothing is impossible! It's high time you accept your fate, you old git! Take this! The Phoenix Sky Fist!" Leon merely scoffed at him. The next moment, he directed one last attack at Wulfric in the form of his most powerful move—the Phoenix Sky Fist, a sage technique belonging to the Heavenly Class!A cloud of pulsating energy charged straight toward Wulfric, without any mercy toward his cries of horror!Its sole intent was to destroy him and put an end to this battle!"No—" Wulfric let out a bloodcurdling scream as he watched, defenseless, as the Phoenix Sky Fist soared toward him. His first instinct was to leap out of harm's way, but Leon was far too powerful for him and anticipated this beforehand. Not to mention the Phoenix Sky Fist was one of the most powerful moves belonging to the Heavenly Class, and there was no possible way he could escape from its wrath.Wulfric's limp body only left a few feet off the ground when the Phoenix Sky Fist crashed into him, rendering his body
"Haha! I've finally attained the Saint State! Now it's time for you to die, you old git!" A glimmer of malice flashed through Leon's eyes. When he fixated his gaze on Wulfric's face, it sent a shudder down Wulfric's entire body, for Leon's eyes were like two pits of deep, dark, sinister hatred. "How cocky of you to say that, you twat! So what if you attained the Saint State? You haven't even got time to harness your powers yet, so you're no match for me! Take this!" Wulfric scoffed, taking no notice of Leon's threats at all. Then, without another moment's hesitation, he sent a powerful surge of energy pummeling Leon's way, intending to destroy Leon while his defenses were low!"He's right. So what if he's attained the Saint State? He can't even control his powers properly," the rest of the Chanters all agreed, and felt rather relieved by this. The glimmer of hope that ignited briefly within Pierre, Zach, and the rest was immediately doused after hearing the Chanters' words. Wulf
"Hahaha! This ends here—once and for all!" Wulfric broke out into a manic cackle of laughter upon seeing Pierre's defeat. The defeat of Pierre, Zach, and his two lackeys had no doubt instilled a newfound triumph in him, for the four of them combined were his greatest opponents thus far, and now that he rendered them powerless, there was no longer anyone in his way!Not even Leon, Percival, Alastair, or the rest of their comrades could defeat him! He and the Chanters would go on, unstopped, to dominate the world!One could only imagine his ecstasy at finally fulfilling his dream at long last!"All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!" Aiken and the rest of the Chanters erupted into thunderous applause and cheers of sheer elation. "Oh no!""We can't possibly stand a chance!" Percival, Alastair, and the rest on the good side felt their hearts sink at the thought of their impending doom. Although they outnumbered the Chanters by a significant m
Gulp!Taking advantage of the moment, Leon decisively took out a Holy Spirit Pill and swallowed it. Initially, he intended to use an Essential Detox Pill to help Pierre, Zach, and the other two Semi-Saint State fighters counteract the poison. However, with Pierre injured by Wulfric and Zach along with the other two severely wounded and out of combat, even if he cured them, their side was still doomed to defeat.In this desperate situation, he could only take a gamble. He hoped that, with the breakthrough signs he felt in his martial arts bottleneck, the Holy Spirit Pill would help him break through the sage arts barrier or raise his power level to the Great Crossing Phase. This might be their only chance at victory."Mister Wolf, as long as there's life, there's hope. I'll try my best to hold off Wulfric. You must escape now and find a way to avenge us later."Pierre, enduring his injuries and the poison, stood up with a determined look on his face. He knew that their side was alre
"You're courting death!"Wulfric, enraged by Leon's fierce attack and the slaying of Central Boss, had no choice but to halt his assault on Pierre and the other three momentarily. He turned and unleashed a powerful palm strike, its overwhelming force aimed squarely at Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist.Boom!The collision between Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist and Wulfric's attack was explosive. In an instant, Wulfric's strike shattered Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist, and its residual force hurtled toward Leon."Not good!"Leon’s expression changed drastically as he rapidly tried to evade. However, with Wulfric's Saint State power level, evading was futile. No matter where he ran, he was unable to get out of the attack range. The residual force of Wulfric's true energy struck Leon, sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground.Cough! Cough!As Leon hit the ground, a wave of intense pain surged through his chest, causing him to cough up two mouthfuls of blood. It was clear he suffered significa
Whoosh!Compared to Percival and Alastair's heavy hearts, Leon remained relatively calm. In the past, he killed Poisonwielder and specifically crafted a potent antidote, the Essential Detox Pill, to counteract Reaper's Breath.He happened to have a few dozen of these pills on him. Though Pierre and the others were poisoned by Reaper's Breath, as long as Leon could get the antidote to them in time, they still stood a chance to win.With this in mind, Leon did not waste any time. He stopped fighting with Central Boss, leaped up, and quickly rushed toward Pierre and the others to deliver the antidote."Leon, are you planning to run away? Well, do you think it's going to be that easy?" Central Boss misunderstood Leon's actions, thinking he intended to escape. Given how much he hated Leon, he was not going to let Leon get away so easily.Without a second thought, Central Boss dashed forward, resolutely blocking Leon once again. With Wulfric having reversed the situation and forcing Pie
"Pierre, you have pushed me to this! Since that's the case, don't blame me for what I'm going to do next! You all can go to hell!" Wulfric's expression turned grim when he saw the Chanter fighters in a dire and dangerous situation. He knew he had to end this battle quickly to avoid significant casualties among the Chanter descendants.Thus, he decided not to hold back. He waved his two hands, releasing two clouds of white mist that surged forward, engulfing Pierre, Zach, and the other two. The white mist transformed into a flurry of powder, like a shower of flowers, enveloping the four of them."What's this?""This is bad, it's poison!"Realizing the unusual nature of the white powder, Pierre and Zach were alarmed.Immediately, the four of them held their breath and swiftly retreated, trying to escape the range of the white mist and powder. Unfortunately, it was too late! The white powder and mist seeped everywhere, and being too close to Wulfric, they already inhaled a signific
"How dare a loser like you be so arrogant? I'll teach you to be humble!"Leon sneered contemptuously. Central Boss clashed with him twice before, each time ending with Central Boss being injured and fleeing. Thus, Leon did not take his attack seriously at all.Without hesitation, he pointed a finger and unleashed the Advanced Earth Class sage technique, Earthly Plunder. Sharp and fierce energy condensed at his fingertip, roaring as it met Central Boss's attack head-on!Bang!Leon's Earthly Plunder clashed solidly with Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw in a violent collision. However, unlike previous encounters, this time Leon's technique did not break through Central Boss's attack; instead, it was shattered by it!Not only that! The Dragon Pill he recently took did not fully manifest itself yet, so not only did Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw shatter Leon's Earthly Plunder but also sent him staggering back.Leon struggled to regain his footing, retreating three or four steps be