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The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1408
"What the hell? I collected the whole Scholar's Arsenal, and you're still trying to kill me? That doesn't make sense!" Felix cursed.He figured the tomb could not have been designed just to kill him. Right after he finished grumbling, he noticed an opening suddenly appear on the stone wall ahead, although he had not seen when it actually formed.Nonetheless, he did not have time to question it now. Wherever that opening led, he had no other choice but to take it. Before leaving, he decided to bring Mackenzie's body along with him.Somewhere on the outskirts of Mount Dalinton, a barren clearing stood out in sharp contrast to the lush forest nearby. Suddenly, the ground exploded, and a figure leaped out, landing firmly on solid ground."Finally made it out," Felix muttered to himself.Looking around at his surroundings, he realized he had managed to escape alive. That narrow opening had indeed been an exit. Though the winding path out had been tricky, at least he had survived.Glan
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Felix stood quietly, observing Donna carefully. Clearly, she recognized Mackenzie.Donna stepped forward cautiously, touching Mackenzie's lifeless body. Her expression shifted dramatically once again. She muttered in disbelief, "It really is Mackenzie."Only then did Felix speak up, asking, "Really? You can tell who she is even after she's dead?"Donna nodded slowly. "Yes. A Malevolent Phantom's presence can linger clearly for more than a month. It makes identifying them easy."At that point, Donna looked at Felix, showing genuine eagerness for the very first time."How did she die? And what happened to you?" Donna's mind was racing.After all, Mackenzie was a fully powered S-tier Malevolent Phantom, different from the previous one whose soul core was exposed. She could think of a thousand scenarios, yet none involved Felix being capable of taking down someone of Mackenzie's strength. Felix ignored her question, asking instead, "First, tell me how you knew Mackenzie."Donna di
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Since Donna was the master of the Mystical Explosive Orb, if it had absorbed another S-tier Malevolent Phantom's soul essence, she would have noticed immediately. But because she had not sensed anything, she trusted Felix's story even more."Donna, the threat from Specter is gone, but other S-tier Phantoms are after me now," Felix said firmly. "If partnering with you means attracting such huge dangers, maybe we should just end our agreement here."Felix genuinely meant what he said. At this point, the Mystical Explosive Orb only sped up the growth of his soul power a bit. He did not even need the phantom core anymore since he already had the Destiny Crystal. Weighed against the danger, it just was not worth it.Donna hesitated briefly before replying, "This was definitely an accident. My situation with Specter was unique. Very few S-tier Phantoms would be so curious—they know clearly that interfering means making an enemy of us. "Mackenzie must've just gotten intrigued when she sa
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Felix frowned slightly, thinking, "We're talking business here. What is she blushing about? And honestly, seeing an S-tier Malevolent Phantom get shy is beyond weird."Donna hesitated, raising an eyebrow at him. "Do you really want to know?"Felix did not answer, but his expression said it all.Donna explained quietly, "If you absorb my soul essence, no matter how far apart we are, our spirits will be bound together."Felix nearly choked. No wonder she had been so hesitant—it turned out to be something like that. Sure, Donna was beautiful enough that no guy would refuse her under normal circumstances, but she was still a Malevolent Phantom. The thought alone gave him chills. Although he had no idea what Donna's true form looked like, his imagination definitely was not flattering.Felix sighed. "Alright, alright. I'll take it, and our partnership continues."He carefully absorbed the tiny orb into his soul, feeling no threat at all from its gentle energy.Donna suddenly looked
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Donna suddenly remembered Zara's flawless face, causing her confidence to falter slightly. Quickly changing the subject, she said, "The important information I mentioned involves an underground fight club in Fantadio. It's about the lives of thousands of people."Felix was puzzled. Underground fight clubs were everywhere in Dragonia, shady and hidden from the public eye. Sure, deaths happened occasionally, but thousands of lives at stake sounded absurd.Donna continued, "The fight club I'm talking about isn't like the ones you've heard of. This one involves human fighters going up against Malevolent Phantoms.""What?" Felix stood up in disbelief. "Humans fighting Malevolent Phantoms?"Donna nodded seriously. "Yes. I have to admit, once you humans get used to something, your courage can be shocking, even to us. They've actually found ways to profit by using captured Malevolent Phantoms in matches."Felix quickly took out his phone. "Tell me the exact location. I'll have someone han
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Felix frowned deeply. He had always doubted that the Protectors—who were supposedly experts of the Transcendent Realm—could truly intimidate the strongest warriors in Dragonia.When Felix was weaker, he held absolute respect for those in the mastery of Transcendent Realm, viewing them as unbeatable figures. But now, after reaching the peak of Grandmaster level and meeting hidden Grandmasters across Dragonia, he wondered what made the Protectors so special. Now, learning that someone even stronger existed, he began to realize how unfathomable that person's power had to be."So, just because this mysterious person supports them, they can act as if they're above the law?" Felix asked, clearly irritated.Xena sounded helpless as she explained, "Felix, you've never been part of the system, but you know how things work. Think about it. Who would dare disrespect or challenge any employees close to the CEO? It's the same everywhere." Felix sighed in frustration, unable to argue because
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From Mira's reaction, Felix confirmed his suspicion—a powerful figure like that definitely would not pay attention to such minor issues. With that in mind, he felt confident enough to handle things on his own.Maybe people at headquarters worried about offending the wrong person, but Felix did not have those same concerns. He had already eliminated three of the Ancient Sage's Eight Guardians—though they were just lower-level protectors. If his guess were correct, the stronger protectors would soon come for him next.And he never forgot for a moment that Melissa and Ronan were still in Eloise's hands.Dragon Rebirth was constantly active inside his body, but unfortunately, his strength had not increased at all recently. Since Gerald had not mentioned it, Felix decided not to bother asking him. Instead, he would just wait patiently and see what happened next.…Early the next morning, Felix took a flight to Fantadio. As he stepped out of the VIP exit at the airport, he realized
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Felix chuckled coldly to himself. He expected Yakov to have a deeper game, but clearly, he could not hold it together for even five minutes."Since when do I need your permission to go anywhere or do anything?" Felix replied calmly.Yakov dropped all pretense, his expression suddenly harsh. "Lord Zeller, with your current status, obviously someone like me, a mere regional director, can't control your actions. "But there are powers above all of us. I'm backed by a senior executive at headquarters—you should know exactly who I'm referring to. Or are you planning to defy even his orders?"Without another word, Felix stood up, completely ignoring Yakov. Being openly dismissed this way clearly frustrated Yakov further. Yakov snapped, "You won't get into that underground fight club! Even if you disguise yourself, it'll be useless. You have no idea how complicated things are there."Felix turned back slightly, giving Yakov a contemptuous smile. "Disguise myself? Do you really think I
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Ginny was naturally present as well, and she spoke up at that moment. "Mr. Goldstein, no one wanted to see Justus die like that. But why did you bring your people to Longstone residence? Are you suggesting that his sudden death has something to do with us?"Joaquin's expression grew darker as he looked at her. He blamed Ginny for this, thinking that none of this would have happened if she had just agreed earlier. And now, they couldn't even determine the cause of death."No connection? That doctor from your household, Felix Zeller—he's the one responsible for Justus' death."Right then, someone spoke up from the crowd. "That's him! That's Felix Zeller!"Felix, who had been calmly sitting in a chair, finally saw Wagner standing among them. And in that moment, everything made sense."Wagner? You've gotten quite bold, huh?" Gras sneered.Wagner flinched at Gras's words, but remembering that he now had the Goldsteins backing him, he stiffened his spine and stood tall. "Cut the crap
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In Cloud City, there were a few noble families. Nonetheless, behind the polite smiles, tensions surged. Infiltrating each other's estates with spies had practically become a tradition. While they rarely uncovered major secrets, the information they did gather always gave them a head start.So when the news broke, Gras didn't doubt it for a second. He jumped to his feet, furious. "This is outrageous! Their son dies, and somehow it's the Longstone family's fault?"Ryker looked just as puzzled, agreeing that the accusation made no sense.But Felix let out a quiet, weary sigh. "Mr. Longstone, I'm afraid this is probably my fault. I'm a doctor, and I've gotten a bit of attention lately. After they failed to determine the cause of Justus' death, and given our meeting earlier today, they likely saw an opportunity to drag your family into the mess." Gras's expression darkened, knowing that Felix wasn't wrong. After all, doctors could also be poisoners, and plenty of martial artists had fa
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It was clear someone had said something to Justus. Otherwise, this situation wouldn't have escalated to this point.Felix said calmly, "It was a standard therapeutic massage technique, and I was blindfolded the entire time. Does that explanation satisfy you? Or would you rather find someone else capable of treating Ms. Longstone—I'll gladly step aside if you can."Justus sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "Cut the crap, Felix. Don't act like I don't know exactly what's going through your head. Ginny's the heiress of the Longstone residence—Gras's precious jewel. Everyone knows that marrying her is like securing the entire household. Don't tell me that thought never crossed your mind.""It didn't," Felix said simply.Unfortunately, that answer was never going to satisfy Justus. He snarled, "Listen up, boy! I'm giving you three days to get the hell out of the Longstone residence. If you don't, you won't even get the chance to regret it. Everyone else might be afraid of Gras—but I
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As Wagner watched Justus explode in rage, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. With what he'd just uncovered, there was no need to exaggerate—it was already explosive enough on its own.After all, Justus' future fiancée was touched in that kind of intimate way by a young, healthy doctor. Any man with a spine would lose it."But Justus," Wagner added with a smirk. "Didn't Felix just get publicly praised by the Green King?"Cloud City wasn't that big. Anyone with any influence had been keeping close tabs on Green King Manor—especially with the mystery man who walked out of Desolated Lands involved. So, the news of Felix being rewarded had already spread far and wide.Justus clenched his jaw. "So what? It's just a flash in the pan. If he was truly skilled, the Green King would've kept him. But as long as he hasn't climbed into the Green King's inner circle, I can crush him whenever I want."Wagner's grin widened. That was exactly the attitude he needed. If Justus had shown
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The moment the Flame Monarch mentioned the Healer Sage, the Green King's expression shifted noticeably. "So the Sage really was living out there in seclusion... No wonder. Flame Monarch, does this mean you've taken a liking to Felix?"But the Flame Monarch waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need for that."That response made the Green King secretly rejoice. If the Flame Monarch didn't intend to recruit Felix, then he understood why—and that was perfect. It meant the opportunity to take Felix under his own wing was wide open.The night passed quietly. Felix stood beside Christopher's bedside, noticing the man's breathing had grown steady and stable.At this point, the herb had run its course and was no longer effective. But what was left inside Christopher's soul—a strange, lingering force—was exactly what Felix had hoped for.Christopher was alive but completely unconscious. The remaining energy had no regenerative properties, which meant he'd likely never wake again. For Fe
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Felix wasn't the least bit surprised by the Flame Monarch's reaction, but he still feigned confusion. "Flame Monarch, I'm sorry... but I don't understand. What do you mean by soul-related injuries?"Just from that single line, Felix confirmed what he suspected—Aquamarinus had no concept of soul-based matters. Whether it was training methods or anything else, this realm hadn't yet touched that domain.The Flame Monarch stared at him, pressure radiating from his body. Felix immediately felt his limbs start to tremble under the invisible weight."You don't know? Then how could you claim to treat that man's condition?" Felix calmly pointed toward the herbs laid out on the table. "The force inside him is definitely strange. It triggered a memory... I once sensed something very similar, and it came from within that herb. It was purely instinct—when something feels familiar, there's a chance it might work."The Flame Monarch shifted his gaze to the herb, then said flatly, "Start from th
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Felix gave him a direct and honest answer. "As long as I have enough herbs. I can treat him. I won't promise a full recovery, but one thing I can guarantee you is that this man won't die."For now, that was the best possible answer anyone could offer.The Flame Monarch replied, "Good. Begin. As long as you can keep him alive, you'll be handsomely rewarded."It seemed the Flame Monarch already knew something and never truly expected anyone to completely cure Christopher. Preserving his life alone would already be a feat."Flame Monarch, please reconsider!" one of the elderly doctors suddenly cut in, seething with resentment. "This boy is barely grown—how could he possibly possess such remarkable skill in medicine?"The Flame Monarch turned and gave him a cold, mocking glance. "If he can't do it, then can you?"The old man went silent. Perhaps fearing the loss of favor or acting out of sheer pride, he hesitated. Eventually, he found the courage to speak again."I admit I can't, bu
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The Green King's expression changed instantly, and he turned to Felix in a hurry. "Dr. Zeller, please come with me to greet him.""Of course," Felix replied.For anyone in Aquamarinus, getting the chance to see the Flame Monarch up close was like a once-in-a-lifetime dream, and people would probably die happy just for that. Naturally, Felix put on a show of reverence as well, even if he didn't feel it deep down.As they reached the front gate, Felix saw several figures striding toward them with heavy steps. At the front of the group was a towering man, nearly nine feet tall. Even someone as built as Dave looked like a delicate bystander next to him.What stood out the most was his bright crimson hair, which flared upward like flames, making it look like his head was on fire. His facial features were fairly average, but the power behind his gaze radiated pure, undeniable authority.So, this was the Flame Monarch?Felix studied him closely. He suspected the man had cultivated some
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According to the rules set by the Flame Monarch, the position of Minor Kings rotated every five years. Those who made outstanding contributions could keep their titles, but anyone who fell short would have to fight for their place all over again.The Green King knew he wasn't particularly strong—he was painfully aware of that. And with the next year marking the fifth year, the pressure was mounting fast. So when Christopher appeared, it felt like fate. If he could heal this man before the Flame Monarch arrived with his elite doctors, the credit would be immense, and his reappointment would be virtually guaranteed. Anyone who had never held a Minor King title wouldn't understand just how many perks came with it. If they did, no one would give it up willingly."I can treat him," Felix said calmly. "But I can't promise a full recovery."The Green King smiled. "Do your best. Even if you can only keep him alive, that alone is worth it."Two doctors before had said that Christopher's b
