A terrifying sense of crisis materialized. Pope of Light didn't dare to waste another second. His wings trembled violently as he flickered through the air at high speed.But that crisis never made contact."Slash!"A single word echoed like a clap of thunder.A sword light descended from the sky—swift, precise, and ruthless—cleaving down onto one of the Pope's wings.The Pope let out a cry of pain. One of his wings was severed."How can this be?" He found it unbelievable.Gritting his teeth, he glared at Chase, eyes fixed on the Heaven-Asking Sword floating above Chase's head."The Soaring Blade Technique! You actually know the legendary Soaring Blade Technique!" The Pope was both shocked and furious.The ancient land of Dasovia had birthed many mystical and powerful techniques, but many of them had been lost to time. The Soaring Blade Technique was supposed to be one of those lost arts.The Soaring Blade Technique was highly effective against the Pope's angelic form. The she
With a loud boom, a fighter jet crashed.Ewan's eyes nearly popped out of his skull. "That's… my Ghostler! Damn it… It's Gideon!"He was right. The one who had snatched Genetic Bond from under their noses was none other than Gideon.He had finally arrived in time, and the only reason he managed to seize the Genetic Bond before Pope of Light was thanks to the Ghostler's insane speed.At that moment, he had leapt out of the jet, and the sheer inertia carried him straight to Genetic Bond. However, it also sent Gideon hurtling toward the ground at breakneck speed.He had no control over his body whatsoever. Everything was moving too fast.One could only imagine the sheer velocity of the Ghostler. When Gideon ejected from the jet, he retained that terrifying speed.If not for his strong Solar Titan Physique, his body would have been torn apart, and his internal organs would have been reduced to pulp from the impact.Gideon was in extreme danger. This fall would likely leave him seve
Gideon's punch carried the full might of the Doombringer Knuckle, infused with the power of the Mystic Supreme Bone. It was a truly powerful strike.Both the fist and palm collided.The Supreme Doombringer Knuckle shattered on impact. However, the Pope's palm strike also dimmed, cracks spreading across its surface."Solar Titan Fist!" Gideon roared.Unleashing another powerful strike, he completely obliterated the shadow palm."Interesting. Kid, I don't know how you're able to unleash supreme-level powers as an eighth-tier transcendent, but this alone proves that you are a rare prodigy."You must be from Dasovia. I'm honestly envious. Dasovia is truly full of talents. You're so young, yet you've already reached this level. Who knows? You might be the next Chase!"Which is exactly why I can't let you live!" The Pope's voice carried an unmistakable murderous intent.At that moment, Chase spoke, "A so-called pope and a top warrior attacking a junior? Have you no shame?"Then, a
"Insolent brat!" The Pope's face turned dark with fury.Chase, however, burst into laughter. "Good one, kid! Since that's what you want, then do as you wish! Go!"Yohan could block Chase, but when it came to the latter helping Gideon, Yohan was powerless to stop him.A fierce hurricane roared to life, sweeping Gideon forward.He just needed to be a little closer!Gideon's body tensed as he fought to maintain his balance within the raging winds. His eyes locked onto the Pope with unwavering focus.At that moment—even Gideon himself didn't realize it—his eyes flickered with an eerie glow, their color subtly shifting, though the change was faint."Perish!" The Pope struck, shattering the hurricane with a single palm.Now was Gideon's chance! He swiftly opened the small black flask in his hands, and a strange mist poured out, spreading rapidly. Its target was the Pope!"Holy shit!"Elsewhere on the battlefield, Bandit's Hollow seven hooligans lay hidden in the shadows, lurking, h
The reason Gideon had temporarily left earlier was to pilot the Ghostler to Bandit's Hollow, where he had gathered the eerie mist. It was his only weapon against a supreme. Without it, he had no chance in a direct confrontation.Fortunately, he had arrived just in time. And as planned, he had managed to trouble the Pope.However, Yohan made his move."Karmic Bloomfire."A fiery red light shot up into the sky, illuminating the sky. Along with it, a red lotus slowly emerged, wreathed in flames.As the Karmic Bloomfire descended, it combined with Pope's Light's Fire. Together, they burned away the last remaining traces of the eerie mist.Then, at that very moment, Chase suddenly struck with a devastating punch. His fist sent the Pope plummeting straight down, crashing violently into the ground below.Without hesitation, Chase followed up. With a single backhanded slash, he split apart the Karmic Bloomfire and charged straight at Yohan.Gideon, now free of immediate danger, didn't
"Samson, tonight, Chase will fall, and you will die by my hand." Lucifer sneered, his confidence surging."You?" Samson's face was full of disdain.Lucifer grinned. "When Chase falls, do you really think you'll survive?""This is the biggest joke I've ever heard. Do you really think Yohan and the Pope alone can take down His Majesty? You underestimate him far too much."Just wait and see. You'll soon realize who's truly in control and who's orchestrated everything from the shadows. Yohan and the Pope are nothing compared to His Majesty." Samson's eyes gleamed with admiration and deep reverence.High above the battlefield, the clash between the three supremes had already drawn away from the city."Gideon, get the hell out of here! Don't bring disaster upon our clan!" Ewan was fuming, wishing he could throw Gideon out himself.However, Chase was protecting him. Ewan wouldn't dare act against Gideon. He couldn't afford to offend Chase."What's the rush? The battle between the supr
What a sight it was!800 avian alpha beasts pulling a bronze coffin… There was no need for words. Its sheer presence alone was enough to shake the soul.The entire battlefield froze, and a deathly silence fell. Only the sound of the 800 avian alpha beasts dragging the coffin could be heard."Your Majesty, I've completed my mission! The dragon vein is here!" the man in the robes, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, called out.His status was supreme. He was none other than the national advisor of Dasovia, Morgan Glass. Though he held no official role in governance, his words carried immense weight."Damn it!"At that moment, Yohan's expression shifted, realization dawning upon him. His voice grew heavy. "We've been played!""What?" The Pope was visibly shaken, his eyes filled with uncertainty.Now, Chase's true intentions were as clear as day.Indeed, here in Asgard Plains, he couldn't harness Dasovia's energy. However, an S-class dragon vein alone was enough to grant Chase
The bronze coffin could carry the dragon vein, allowing it to travel with him."Was it built to house the dragon vein?""No." Chase shook his head, leaving every living being bewildered.If not to carry the dragon vein, then why would he construct such a massive coffin, wasting so many resources and years?"I built it for myself. This is my sarcophagus!"His words echoed like a thunderclap on a clear day.Yohan, the Pope, Ewan, and every other living being felt their minds explode as if struck by a giant hammer.This was the sarcophagus of the king of Dasovia?It wasn't unheard of for kings to build their own coffins the moment they ascended. After all, in ancient times, emperors often did the same, commissioning their imperial mausoleums right after taking power.However, what no one could understand was why Chase would build such an enormous sarcophagus for himself."I am the ancestral dragon. This sarcophagus is not large."Chase's words once again shook the battlefield.
Maximus felt like crying but had no tears left."Alright. I've put it away. You can get up now," Gideon said. He tucked the Imperial Token into his coat and patted Maximus on the shoulder. Then, he added, "Mr. Cook, you've worked hard. You're busy, so I'll take my leave.""Marshal Snow, take care."Maximus nodded repeatedly, only relaxing once Gideon left Imperial Palace. He wiped the cold sweat off his brow, his mind still in a whirlwind."His Majesty actually gave Gideon the Imperial Token. This is a one-of-a-kind thing. That means Gideon is essentially His Majesty's representative. Holy shit…"Maximus was a bit shaken by the weight of it. He dared not speak of this, nor reveal it to anyone, for fear of angering Chase.…After Gideon left Imperial Palace, he returned to the hotel and immediately began studying the Five Emperors Warlord Fist, paying no attention to Elara.In fact, Elara wasn't even in the room. After Gideon left for the palace, Elara, bored out of her mind
Gideon was floored when he heard that he had to gather nine different types of heavenly flames to evolve the Solar Divine Physique. Was that even possible?Then, a memory clicked. Back in the Spirale Clan's city, when he faced off against Pope of Light, he had summoned a white flame called Light's Fire.At the time, Gideon could feel that his Solar Titan Physique core had reacted, like it was hungry for that flame.Now, what Logan said suddenly made perfect sense."Collecting nine different heavenly flames? That's no walk in the park. It's damn near impossible. But if your fate's strong enough, and you manage it, you'll unlock the full Solar Divine Physique. "Once that happens, your control over your own power will be absolute. No outside force could mess with you," Logan said. "Thank you, sir," Gideon said, truly grateful. He gave a deep nod of respect.Logan just went right back to snoring.Gideon didn't waste any more time. He turned, pushed open the door to the old est
"The promise I made to teach you the art of the Triarchs' Codex still stands," Chase said. He continued, "But I warn you that it won't be easy. Morgan has already drafted the royal decree. Tomorrow, I'll announce your appointment publicly. You'll be granted the title of High Marshal. "You'll be independent of court control and are allowed to enter and exit Imperial Palace freely."Then, Chase added, "You will also receive the Imperial Token. With it, you carry my authority. Show it, and it will be as though I stand before them."As soon as the words left his mouth, a token the size of a palm flew through the air, landing in Gideon's hand. It was heavy, black-gold in color, and radiated a supreme energy. Gideon was stunned. Holding the Imperial Token was as good as standing in for Chase himself. It was essentially a free pass to act with full authority in Dasovia. No one outranked it except Chase.Simply put, Gideon now stood just beneath the King of Dasovia and above everyon
Chase's voice echoed like thunder, shaking the very air.It crashed into Gideon's mind like a celestial thunderclap. His ears rang, his vision blurred, and for a moment, he almost dropped to his knees on reflex.But in the next second, he snapped back to awareness, scalp tingling.Chase was clearly trying to put him in his place.For a citizen of Dasovia, kneeling before the King was tradition—absolute, unshakable, and beyond challenge. There was no flaw in the logic. So, how the hell was he supposed to counter that?Chase didn't rush Gideon for an answer. He simply sat on the throne, calm and composed, silently watching him.The palace was dead silent.Gideon's mind raced. But when he finally spoke, his voice was steady—neither arrogant nor meek. "As a citizen of Dasovia, it is right for me to pay my respects. But I am also the king of the champions—the ruler among rulers. Such a title forbids me from kneeling.""That's not convincing enough," Chase said calmly, shaking his he
That evening, Gideon and Elara arrived in Drammore. They checked into a luxury suite at Cherron Hotel. Gideon turned to her and said, "Do whatever you want. I'm heading to Imperial Palace to meet the King of Dasovia.""Imperial Palace? Sounds exciting! Can I come with you?" Elara asked.Gideon shot her a look and rolled his eyes. "What do you think?"He didn't bother waiting for her. She was a grown woman, and he wasn't about to play babysitter. Without another word, he left the hotel and made his way toward the palace under the cover of night.He'd expected to be stopped at the gates, maybe go through a whole mess of formalities. But surprisingly, a seventh-tier transcendent was already waiting for him outside the main gate."Greetings, Mr. Snow. I am Maximus Cook, Commander of the Imperial Guard. His Majesty ordered me to await your arrival," Maximus greeted."Appreciate it, Mr. Cook." Gideon replied."Please, follow me." Maximus was respectful and led the way through the pa
Arnold and Marion stared at each other, wide-eyed. Elara caused a massive hole in the roof. Was she really their daughter?"Mom? Dad? What's wrong?" Elara asked. Their thoughts snapped back. Looking down and seeing Elara's innocent face staring up at them, neither of them knew what to say. Or maybe… they just didn't dare ask."N-Nothing," Arnold stammered. "We've got another big villa. You and Mom can stay there. I'll stay here and get someone to fix this place.""No need. I'll just stay at Beaker Island. When this place is fixed, just give me a call.""Beaker Island?" Arnold repeated, stunned.That place was strictly off-limits in Goldspire—a restricted zone, officially sealed off. Rumor had it some top-tier figure lived there. Even Caius wouldn't dare step foot on the island without permission.And Elara was just casually… moving in?He opened his mouth to ask more, but Elara was already gone. The next second, Marion suddenly jumped up, eyes shining with excitement. "Arnie
"What?" Arnold and Marion were visibly shaken.Gideon then calmly said, "Don't panic. It might just be temporary. Besides, you're her parents—there are plenty of ways to help her believe. Old photos, everyday memories… stuff only family would know. That kind of proof can go a long way.""Yeah. You're right." Marion rushed to the bedroom and came back with a thick photo album. She grabbed Elara's hand, her voice trembling with hope."Ella, look. This is you from the day you were born all the way up until now. Your dad and I documented every stage of your life. Every little change is all right here. Look…"This was the day you were born—so adorable… This was your first birthday party… Here's your first steps… Your first day of kindergarten… And this one…"Marion walked Elara through the photos one by one.Elara's cold expression slowly softened, and the tension in her eyes began to fade.Gideon didn't rush to leave. He stood quietly to the side, watching and listening. Deep down,
Elara began questioning herself, who she really was and where she was.She sat there, looking totally lost. Her eyes scanned the room before landing on Gideon and Umbra. In an instant, her presence shifted—sharp and defensive."Who the hell are you two?""Do you not recognize me?" Gideon asked, surprised.Elara's expression turned cold. She kept her distance, completely on guard. "Why would I know you? Who are you? What am I doing in this place?"Gideon's brows furrowed.Last time she woke up with amnesia, at least she still remembered him and even thought he was her husband. But now?He glanced over at Umbra. Did she scramble Elara's brain or something?Umbra looked just as unsure. "Elara, you don't need to be afraid. Just think of us as friends. You were in a deep coma. We're the ones who brought you back."Elara narrowed her eyes, scanning both of them skeptically. She didn't fully trust them, but a part of her was curious. "You guys know who I am?""You don't remember?"
Who knew what Arnold and Marion would be feeling at that moment?"I want to try again," Umbra said firmly.Gideon suggested, "Don't you think you're rushing it? Take it easy. Don't let something go wrong."But Umbra was dead set. "Elara's sense is actively fighting to break free. If we stop now, it'll set her back. We've got to push through while the momentum's still there."She continued, "Gideon, if her energy flares up again, don't jump in right away. As long as neither of us is in mortal danger, let me keep going."Seeing how determined she was, Gideon knew there was no point arguing. He gave her a solemn nod. "Go for it. I've got your back.""Thanks."Umbra closed her eyes again.15 minutes later, she was back in peak condition. Then, the second round of the awakening began.…Back in the dark space, Elara noticed the strange sound was gone. The pounding from the outside had stopped, too. Disappointment hit her hard."Am I really going to be stuck here forever?" she