Soon, everyone assembled. Hardy, who disappeared earlier, also returned to the team, but no one asked questions. They had only heard a brief description of the sword gorge earlier. Although they heard of its magnificence, seeing was believing. The sword gorge itself was quite plain, but after thousands of years, some plants had grown and reached the edge of the sword gorge. As opposed to man-made, everyone was more inclined to believe that this was the work of nature. Standing on the edge of the sword gorge, Philip was deeply attracted by it. A god-tier being could actually do something like this with one blow. The sword intent contained in the depths of the sword gorge made the Caelum Sword in Philip’s space ring shrill loudly. They were now in the middle of the sword gorge, which was also the widest area. The team sent by the White Marsh royal family stood on the opposite side. Seeing this, the two parties immediately made arrangements for their people to take the hover
This passage had the strongest sword intent. Although it was possible to obtain treasures here, it could be a very dangerous trap too. Gradually, most people made their decisions. To normal people, the sword intent from the caves was almost the same, but some with stronger senses could feel the stronger intent from the third passage. Most of them chose to go there. Philip led the people of Montana Alliance through the portal and arrived at an empty field similar to a martial arts arena. Except for four giant stone sculptures placed in the corners, nothing else was in sight. Some people from Montana Alliance began to complain, “There’s nothing here at all.” “If I’d known earlier, I’d have selected another passage with the others.” There was not even another door leading to other passages in sight. The portal was a one-way transfer. Everyone started to search for secret treasures. One person walked up to a stone statue and said under his breath, “Is there any treasure in th
The swordsman who was initially disheartened because all his attacks were resisted promptly perked up when he heard Philip’s remark. He even started a continuous offensive without a pause. As everyone else was about to help, the stone statue's sword suddenly glowed green, and anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the light contained a wealth of wind elements. The sword reinforced with wind elements suddenly doubled in speed, and the swordsman actively attacking just now fell into a disadvantage in a blink of an eye. He missed one move and was cut in half from his shoulder. A few eager swordsmen stopped when they saw this, and their sword-wielding hands trembled slightly. “As sword practitioners, don’t we even have the courage to face our deaths?” A swordsman in a white combat uniform stepped forward and said heartily. “Espada Gate, Lazaro!” With that said, the man raised his sword and rushed to the stone statue. Other sword practitioners were inspired by this sig
Hardy glanced at Philip meaningfully before he chose a mecha and charged forth. “Claire, wish me luck.” Although his hands were shaking, Carter smiled at Claire and rushed forward. Philip stepped forward slowly and picked up a sword. Fire sprang from his hands and wrapped around the sword. His eyes became serious, and he said, “This is enough to turn you into scrap metal.” For a while, all the top experts from various forces sprang into action. If this offensive failed again, the entire troop would be wiped out. Although there was help on hand, Philip wanted to fight a mecha single-handedly. Most of the people were five or six stars with a few seven stars in between. Even if not everyone was proficient with a sword, they could fight this mecha just by the speed and strength of swinging a sword. Although the presence of other people around slightly affected Philip's performance, his every strike accurately hit the joints of the mecha. Gradually, the four mechas seemed to
About a thousand people entered this place, but only 200 remained. For a moment, everyone was attracted by Claire’s glowing body. This light was like a small sun that seemed to inspire others, and the screams gradually stopped. Even the remaining few mechas halted. Seeing this, Hardy was startled before he continued to attack the mechas in a gust of wind. Claire floated toward the nearest mecha with her hand raised and grabbed its sword-wielding hand. The mecha struggled but could not break free from the strange force emanating from Claire's hand. The mecha clenched its fist and punched Claire’s stomach. As everyone exclaimed in shock, they realized that the light on Claire's body gradually solidified and wrapped around the mecha’s arm. Creak! After a few sounds, the black mechanical arm held by Claire was slightly deformed. “Argh!” With a ferocious expression, Claire tore off the mecha’s arm. Seeing this, the other mechas wanted to help, but Hardy exploded with vio
Hardy spat derisively but still attacked the last standing mecha. After realizing that sword intent was effective, almost all of Hardy's attacks could deal considerable damage to the mecha. In just a few moves, the last mecha turned into scrap metal and scattered on the ground. At this time, there were three balls of strong and pure sword intent on the field. Hardy tried to take them away but was scratched upon approach. The others also tried, but no one could absorb any of it. On this side, Philip had wrapped Caelum Sword in a piece of cloth. Next to him, Carter’s condition seemed much more stable after his timely treatment, while Claire had fallen asleep like a baby. Hardy walked over slowly, seemingly very interested in Philip's ability to kill the mechas. He asked, “How did you do it?” Philip pretended to be weak, pointed to the sleeping Claire, and said, “Like her, my ability suddenly exploded.” “What’s up with the sword behind you?” Seeing that Philip was carryi
After some people collected their emotions, they took care of the bodies of the people they knew. At this time, the people who entered the third portal looked numb. Although they got some pills, those pills that were about to lose their efficacy were not worth such a treacherous journey. Looking at the dark passage ahead, they reluctantly dragged their feet inside. After walking for a long time and just when they were about to collapse, a stone door that could only accommodate two people standing side-by-side appeared at the end of the tunnel. A few lines of words were scrawled on the door. Just as everyone was at a loss for what to do with the incomprehensible words, an unknown old man with gray hair pushed aside the crowd and walked up to the door. “Sword practitioners have to fight continuously right from the start of practice. They’ll fight with people, with heaven and earth, and with themselves. Only the party that survives the fights can be called powerful. Select two s
A dragon’s roar resounded throughout the bamboo forest. Before Hardy got over his surprise, Philip had completed his sword attack. Caelum Sword transformed into countless swords before merging as one again. It was more than several times stronger than before, and the image of an ancient giant sword could be seen right behind it. “All Swords As One!” Philip raised his sword and met the Wind Slash technique head-on. The mysterious man drinking tea applauded. The two swords collided, and the impact shook the forest with leaves flying all over the place. The two retreated to the edge of the bamboo forest at the same time. Philip’s hand felt slightly numb, while a chink appeared on Hardy’s sword. “Good, very good. You didn’t disappoint me,” Hardy said to Philip fanatically. “I’m afraid things won’t go as you wish this time.”After Philip said that, his hands burst into flames, and two fiery snakes wrapped around Caelum Sword. The burning Caelum Sword roasted the surrounding
“Philip's strength mostly comes from his very powerful pet rabbit. Although it's a monster beast, it's a force to be reckoned with. It isn't something anyone can deal with,” Hogster said with lingering fear. He could not forget how Rabbit had beaten Alain to a pulp. “Yes, the rabbit is a force to be reckoned with. You'd better not mess with it for no reason. I really wonder where such a powerful monster beast came from.” Alain seemed very steadfast, but he was already having a mental meltdown. However, he did not want to embarrass himself in public, so he gritted his teeth and hung on. The hooded man looked at Alain and sneered inwardly. He took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to him. “Take this or I’m afraid you’ll collapse soon.” He could notice Alain’s condition at a glance and knew he would not last long. “Forget it. I won’t hide it from you. In fact, the rabbit inflicted all these injuries on me. I wouldn’t be in this miserable state if the rabbit weren’t that
Although the strength of the test subject had increased, he was not highly valued at all because his talent was not affected and did not meet the guild’s requirements. “Okay, you may leave now. Your strength has improved, so make sure to practice hard and don’t let us down,” Alain said grandly, sending the other party away. He knew that this person was nothing but a loser. The guild member who was the test subject had no idea how pathetic he was. Instead, he looked at Alain with excitement and gratitude. Hogster swallowed the potion without hesitation. He quickly felt the changes in his body as if he had become very powerful in just a few seconds. Hogster looked at the hooded man in surprise. He never thought that he could become so strong. “Wow, this is amazing!” Hogster was shocked by this unexpected outcome. His lack of self-esteem was quickly replaced with brimming confidence, and he even had the urge to mess with Philip. In his opinion, Philip was nothing special. Now
“Don’t worry, I mean no harm. That thing is quite good.” The silly member took the potion nervously and looked at Alain expectantly. “Sir, I think I’m getting stronger!” The silly guy showed off his strength excitedly. Alain stepped forward and examined the guild member curiously. Sure enough, his strength had increased. Alain found the increase in strength quite incredible. Moreover, he did not find any side effects on the other party, which was the most surprising. This potion was amazing beyond anyone’s imagination! Alain was very excited and wished he could take it too. “I believe you should know the value of this potion. Just win the competition and stop worrying about the rest.” Alain and the hooded man stepped aside to discuss offering the boys and girls. Hogster was taken aback to hear them. The two quickly reached an agreement as they knew how unethical this transaction was. “Father, you actually agreed to his request! Aren't you afraid that it’ll be expose
By taking the potion, a person could increase their overall strength, and there would be no side effects. It was a miracle potion, indeed. Alain was stunned to hear that. He felt that the hooded man was bragging. How could there be such an amazing potion? “Are you serious? It can’t be that simple.” Alain took the potion from the other party and sized it up, wondering if he should trust this thing. “If you don't believe it, you can give it a try. I don’t mind. You have many people under your command anyway. You can choose to use them as a test subject.” The hooded man was quite cold and aloof in both his actions and speech. Alain nervously clenched the potion tightly. “In that case, I’ll give it a try. Let me find someone.” Alain did not fully trust the hooded man’s words. In his opinion, it was better to play it safe. Who knew if anything would happen? He was nervous about giving something like this to his precious son. At this time, a guild member who was not highly valu
“I won’t be joining your guild, but I don’t mind being a spectator. At least I can watch the fun. I know that you’re quite strong, so you don’t need me. As long as nothing unexpected happens, I don’t think you’ll face a problem.” Philip smiled indifferently, quite confident that nothing much would happen. The overall strength of the Celestial Palace had improved significantly, so they really had nothing to worry about. Jamie was relieved to hear that. In that case, he could rest assured.… The guild competition officially kicked off, and everyone was ready to battle it out. The battles were not something that simply required strength to resolve. Occasionally, the competitors required tactics too. As Alain was feeling anxious, his reinforcement finally arrived at the scene. The hooded man turned up with some potions, ready to carry out his task. “Hey, you’re finally here. I thought I wouldn’t see you again.” Alain was worried. He knew that he was in a precarious situati
“Father, what happened to you? Don’t scare me!” Hogster sat by Alain’s bedside and asked in a panic. Hogster would not have been worried about Alain in the past, but things were different now. They were facing various crises. Without his father to take care of things, they would be doomed. Alain coughed violently and fumbled around for some healing pills before stuffing them into his mouth. The pills were not useful for his injuries but could at least relieve his pain. After Alain took the pills, Hogster hugged him excitedly. “This is great! I thought you were about to drop dead.” Alain almost died in anger over his son’s remark. “Hogster, you have to take part in the competition on behalf of the guild. This is the best chance for you to become stronger. You’ll make a name for yourself if you do this.” Alain held Hogster's hand and placed all his hopes on him. Hearing that, Hogster said awkwardly, “Father, although I’m quite strong, you can’t do this to me! How am I suppose
The rabbit had a very expressive face as if it was watching Alain make a fool of himself. “You’re quite the smooth talker. If you have more words of encouragement, let’s hear them.” Hay dangled from Rabbit's mouth, and he seemed disdainful. Alain seemed conflicted at the sight of Rabbit and felt like he was looking at Philip instead. “Why are you here?” This rabbit was weird, and no one could control it. As far as Alain knew, the rabbit was famous in major cities and good at picking fights. “Of course, I’m here to teach you a lesson. Do you think I traveled this far to buy you a meal?” After saying this, Rabbit jumped up and kicked Alain, who started spitting mouthfuls of blood. Alain was strong in his own right, so there was no way he would be helpless against an attack. However, he simply could not resist Rabbit and could only suffer a beating. The guild members in the surroundings closed their eyes, feeling sorry for their guild leader. No one thought they could win th
It seemed that Alain had overestimated his importance. “Hey, wait a minute. Don't be so hasty. I just want to think about how to make things better. You should know that things are not as simple as you think. If I agree so easily, others might target me.” The hooded man sneered inwardly at Alain’s flattering appearance. He knew that Alain was probably trying to bargain with him. “I thought you wouldn’t consider it, but you seem quite willing to work with us.” The hooded man smiled calmly as if mocking Alain from the bottom of his heart. Although Alain was being ridiculed, he could not say a word. The hooded man held the reins, so Alain had no choice but to obey. “I don’t mind this cooperation, but we need to plan this thoroughly. If you can help my guild to make a comeback in this competition, I can agree to your condition. Since you found me, you should know the trouble my guild is facing right now. Philip and his people are messing with us, and the Celestial Palace is keepi
Alain was a smart man and quickly grasped the key point. It seemed that this man was here to help him. “Tell me what you want. Stop wasting my time. If you’re here to help me, let’s have an open discussion.” Alain was no longer nervous and stared at the other party calmly. Hearing that, the hooded man smiled smugly. “I know that your guild is facing a crisis. I can help you with that. I can get rid of all your problems and also ensure that your guild scores victory. Although I can't guarantee that you’ll win the championship, taking one of the top spots won’t be a problem.” The hooded man spoke calmly as if he was confident that Alain would agree. Sure enough, Alain was expectant to hear this man’s offer to help him. At a moment of crisis, it was every man for himself. Right now, no one was willing to help him or lend a helping hand. Alain thought that this was too much of a coincidence. “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. What do you want in return?” Alain knew that