The stone sculptures cracked, seemingly triggering a mechanism.Rumble...Crack, crack, crack...A dull sound seemed to come from the depths of the earth.The next second, the ground shook. It was as if the sky was ripping apart!Whirr...A vast and invincible aura swept over. The overwhelming pressure made countless forebearers unable to breathe.Norvin had activated an extremely large formation that completely enveloped the place, using the Swallows’ residence as the eye of the formation!“Norvin!” Tyrell’s inner energy trembled as he felt a subtle suction force. He could not help but ask in shock, “Everyone here is an elite of the ancient martial families. What are you planning?”Norvin glanced at him and sneered. “What am I planning? You’ll know soon enough!”As he spoke...Swoosh!Norvin suddenly raised his hands.Powerful auras fell into his palms as if supreme power was being bestowed upon him!At that moment, Norvin became powerful beyond comparison!“Oh, no! My
“That’s right!” Andrius smirked and nodded slightly. “Now, I’ll show you the power that belongs to the first Divine Step!”With that, Andrius seemed to transform into a shocking dragon, heading straight for Norvin. Along the way, his body was already filled with astonishing scorching energy. It was due to the inner energy he cultivated.He used the Fire-breathing Palm.Whirr...At that moment, Andrius was like a walking fire dragon, wreaking havoc.Wherever he went, nothing grew!The intense heat evaporated everything around. Even the flowers, plants, and trees in the courtyard outside the hall withered in an instant.The nearby precious wooden tables, chairs, and the alliance documents had begun to char and smoke, emitting a strong smell.This was the power of the first Divine Step!“Hmph!” Norvin snorted coldly. He discarded the Infernal Blade and used the Swallows’ strongest palm technique—the Cloud Splitting Palm!Swoosh!Swoosh!...At that moment, Norvin waved his pa
Andrius’ form swayed, but the newcomer remained steady.He looked over. The person wore a black robe with a veil covering their face, leaving no discernable features other than two eyes visible.Andrius could not help but be surprised.He was the attacker, yet the other party intercepted him effortlessly. It was clear that the person was also a formidable expert who had reached the Divine Steps.“Who are you?” Andrius stared at the person and asked coldly, “Why did you save Norvin?”“Who I am is not important.” The person in the black robe altered their voice. “What’s important is that he cannot die. I must take him away.”“No! This person has a deep enmity with me! He is a traitor to Florence and must die today!” Andrius’ tone was resolute.Norvin’s name had been written on the list of people who had to die a long time ago. Andrius would not let him go that easily.“In that case, I’m sorry!” The black-robed figure snorted coldly and struck with their palm. “Journey of a Thousa
“The Divine Steps...”After a moment of contemplation, Registus shook his head and said, “I’m not sure about that.”The Divine Steps...As the emperor, he knew about the Divine Step realm, but his knowledge was limited. All he knew was that the Divine Steps came after the Martial Saint realm.If there were such experts within Florence, he would certainly pay attention to them.Andrius frowned when Registus shook his head.If even Registus did not know, then there were likely very few who knew the identity of that person.“Oh! I remember now!” Registus’ eyes flashed with a glint as he said, “There’s one person. He should be related to the Divine Steps realm.”Andrius’ eyes lit up. “Who is it?”“The Progenitor Emperor!”Registus’ words caused Andrius to be taken aback.The first emperor of Florence’s new dynasty?Due to his great achievements, he was honored as the Progenitor Emperor posthumously. His name was Arthur Ohger, a legendary figure well-known throughout Florence.
Registus thought about it and said, “Andrius, based on what you said, it’s unlikely that the person who appeared at the critical moment and rescued Norvin is the Progenitor Emperor.“After all, the ancient martial families like the Swallows have always been a thorn in Florence’s side. They abuse their power to bully others, cause turmoil, and tarnish Florence’s reputation. The Progenitor Emperor wouldn’t save such people.”Andrius smiled wryly. “I hope it’s not the Progenitor Emperor.”If it were really the Progenitor Emperor, things would become troublesome.Andrius thought about it but could not come up with any conclusion. “Registus, take me to the library. I want to see if I can find any information about the Progenitor Emperor.”“Sure.”The two headed toward the library.In the wilderness, a dark figure darted swiftly, covering vast distances with each leap.Upon close inspection, the figure was carrying another person under their arm. It was the black-robed person who had
Norvin was not praising the figure while diminishing his own prestige.Marching, raiding enemy formations...Fights among martial experts were fundamentally different.That was also the reason why in recent years, despite the grandeur of the ancient martial families, they always only cultivated their own spokespersons active in various fields of Florence.Leading troops into battle also depended on talent. Norvin believed that he did not have that aptitude.“Is that so?” The black-robed person listened to his words, smiled disdainfully, and slowly removed his mask.At first glance, Norvin was stunned, but then his expression suddenly changed. He had expected the person who saved him to be a withered and old figure.However, the person who stood before him was a middle-aged man. He was handsome, refined, elegant, and dignified! There was a faint aura of dominance in his eyes, making people unable to help but submit.Just standing there, he was already dazzling and stole away all
As the head of an ancient martial family, Norvin could easily obtain those things.However, they could not be considered eternal and unchanging.In the end, he cautiously responded, “Time?”“Correct.” Arthur nodded in approval.His gaze drifted far away into the endless sky outside the cave.“Ten years observes the passage of seasons. A hundred years attest to birth, old age, sickness, and death. A thousand years lament the rise and fall of dynasties. Ten thousand years witness the shifting of stars.“People who live to a hundred years are considered to have longevity that is rare, but what is a hundred years in the face of the millions of years of the world? It’s nothing more than the lifespan of a mayfly.”At that point, Arthur suddenly turned around, his scorching gaze falling on Norvin’s face. “Only with great strength can one break through the limitations of lifespan and surpass everything.“I have long since stepped onto the Divine Steps. To further ascend, I need to expa
It was phrased as commanding the elites, but in reality, he was just being used as a pawn.Norvin naturally did not want to, but he had no choice. The faint killing intent lingered around his neck.“Progenitor Emperor... I’m willing to be your vanguard and chess piece in this chaotic world!” Norvin finally spoke.He had thought it over. It was not necessarily a bad thing.With the Progenitor Emperor’s talent and strategy, it was not impossible for him to ascend to immortality. At that time, Norvin’s identity, status, and strength would soar.“A wise decision!” A faint smile curved on Arthur’s lips, and he said, “If I’m not mistaken, you should have two divine beast pendants on you. Hand them over.”Divine beast pendants?Norvin was taken aback but quickly understood what Arthur meant.Back then, when he forced Andrius to go to the Klein family’s treasure location, the four ancient martial families, along with the Medicine Sect and Andrius, obtained a total of six pendants. Each
Noir immediately checked the life token.It was unbroken!This meant that Andrius was still alive, and he must have ascended to the Divine Realm.Noir was relieved.Remembering his responsibility to protect Luna, he exchanged a glance with Halle, Kate, and the others before quietly leaving.Not long after, a group arrived at the Immortal Demon Palace and began their cultivation, striving to ascend to the Divine Realm as soon as possible.In an ancient and desolate location, there were grand halls, statues of fierce beasts that still seemed lifelike despite the passage of time, sky-piercing pillars, and a sea of clouds...Everything looked majestic and awe-inspiring.However, it was eerily silent, like a dead land devoid of life.Until...Whoosh!A ray of light suddenly shot from the distance, moving at an unimaginable speed and entering the soul control orb at the center of the great hall.Then, a soul apparition started to form.It was none other than Andrius.He looked
Andrius’ condition was pretty bad.He thought that with his current realm and strength, he could handle the divine tribulation and successfully ascend to the Divine Realm.However, the strength of the divine tribulation far exceeded his expectations.He seemed to have easily dealt with the first strike.In reality, the moment the divine lightning struck his palm, the destructive force within it surged through his meridians and directly attacked his soul.As expected of the divine tribulation.So, Andrius did not dare to be careless anymore and immediately gathered his immortal essence to resist.However, that was just the beginning.Each divine bolt was stronger than the last, and their deafening sounds and unstoppable destructive power left Andrius in agony.The tribulation cloud showed no signs of dissipating, too. Instead, it grew even darker and heavier, pressing down on everyone until they could not breathe.Rumble—Crackle—The thunder rumbled relentlessly, and the li
If his true form was destroyed and his soul dispersed, the life token would shatter.That would be how Noir and the others would know about his situation.For the rest of his time, since short-term improvements were difficult at his level, he did not cultivate. However, Andrius meditated every day to calm his mind and clear his thoughts.Soon, three months passed.Sensing the increasingly intense presence of the tribulation, Andrius did not hide anymore and removed the effect of the Primordial Unity Pearl that was concealing his aura.Whoosh...An immense power surged forth, and massive tribulation clouds soon formed in the sky.At that moment, Andrius sat on top of a desolate mountain.A large crowd had gathered in the distance.It had been many years since anyone in the Immortal Realm had attempted the divine tribulation. Furthermore, Andrius had deliberately invited many people to witness the event to broaden the influence of the Lunarius Alliance.“Hiss... As expected of
Andrius chuckled. “It’s not that serious. I already have a plan.”“Tell me, Andy.”“I have an extraordinary treasure. The treasure itself contains its own independent space filled with countless treasures and living beings. Furthermore, the spiritual energy inside is ten, a hundred times richer than the outside world. I plan to entrust this treasure to you. Carve out a secluded area within it for Luna to recover.”Andrius slowly explained.The extraordinary treasure he spoke of was none other than the Immortal Demon Palace.With his current strength, crossing the divine tribulation would not be a problem.The Immortal Demon Palace was an independent realm constructed by the beings of the Divine Realm. Even figures like Cedric, the Blood Demon King, the Hidden Monarch, and the others had no choice but to follow its rules.Hiding Luna inside would ensure her safety.Of course, there was a small problem. If Andrius perished in the Divine Realm, as the owner of the Immortal Demon P
It was as if the dragon soul had always been part of his body.“How strange...”Andrius muttered to himself and continued to observe.Nothing happened.The dragon soul quickly integrated into his own without any further events.It only gave Andrius a vague sense of completeness, like something had filled a gap within him.It was a mysterious and eerie feeling.Swoosh...After the dragon soul left, the massive dragon bones collapsed, turning into a pile of white ash on the ground.It was clear that the dragon bones were preserved until now solely because of the dragon soul’s presence.“Forget it.”Seeing that the matter was settled, Andrius did not dwell on it.After glancing around and finding nothing unusual, he steadied himself, walked outside, and began thinking about his next move.“Andy!”“Wolf King!”“Andrius!”As soon as they saw Andrius, Noir, Halle, Kate, and the others rushed to him.While Andrius was absorbing the dragon soul, Noir had filled them in on the
Whoosh...Just as Andrius sent a wisp of his divine sense to investigate, an apparition suddenly emerged from the dragon bones.It was vague and ethereal, yet exuded a powerful aura.Gradually, it took the shape of a dragon.Andrius raised his brows. He was not surprised, though, let alone afraid.He looked at the dragon apparition, who looked back at him.Soon, the dragon apparition spoke in confusion, “Young man, I smell an extraordinary aura on you.”Smell...Many thoughts flashed through Andrius’ mind.What could a dragon find extraordinary? Perhaps it was the scent of the Divine Realm or the Void Thunder Dragon. Could it be the Divine Realm phoenix?The next second, the dragon asked, “Are you a descendant of the phoenix?”Andrius casually raised his hand, and a wisp of flame appeared at his fingertips. It was the phoenix’s true flame.“I knew it!”The dragon apparition trembled slightly.Then, its enormous eyes showed a trace of sorrow.Andrius frowned, sensing some
The remaining power of Andrius’ punch slammed into the man’s head viciously, like a hammer smashing a watermelon, splattering everywhere.“Hiss—”The captured cultivators could not help but gasp.Wow.Who was this guy? He was able to kill a mid-stage Aureate Immortal in just a single punch. Was he even human?Even Halle, Kate, and the others were dumbfounded.It had not been long since they last saw him, but he had already grown to be this powerful. It was completely unbelievable.The members of Dragon Immortal Sect were shocked and terrified.He was too strong!Even the sect leader was killed in one punch. They would be serving themselves up on a silver platter.At that moment, everyone kneeled.“Please have mercy!”“Please spare us.”It was the sect leader who ordered us to do this...”They groveled repeatedly, banging their heads until they bled. Though they did not dare stop.What was begging as long as they could live?However, Andrius’ words threw them into despai
“Andrius!”“Wolf King!”The group was instantly overjoyed when they saw Andrius.They soon snapped back to their senses, though. This was the heart of Dragon Immortal Sect, and they were in the middle of a sacrificial ceremony.“Run!”“Andrius, leave now. Don’t worry about us!”“That’s right. Just avenge us later!”They knew Andrius was strong, but they did not know how strong.After all, Dragon Immortal Sect was a powerful sect, and the sect leader and Grand Elder were all gathered in the hall.No matter how powerful Andrius was, he could not face off against so many opponents.Andrius could not help but laugh.However, before he could explain, Noir said solemnly, “Don’t worry. With Andy’s current strength, wiping them out will be as easy as slaughtering chickens.”Halle, Kate, and the others were stunned.Noir was extremely confident. Could Andrius have really become a great power in the Immortal Realm?While they were still in doubt...“It’s him!”The disciples immed
“It’s not a shame. As long as we awaken the true dragon’s soul, we can get any woman we want in the future.”“But it’s hard to find one that’s as beautiful and graceful...”The disciples drooled and spoke lewdly, but their actions were swift. They quickly restrained Halle and the others.Of course, they were not the only sacrifices.There were many other cultivators, even some powerful fiends and Demon Kings.“Let’s start!”In the center of the altar, Bernard saw that everyone was in place and gave the order.“Understood!”Everyone started to move.The disciples restrained Halle and the others firmly.The 108 core and elite disciples began channeling immortal essence, feeding it into Bernard’s body.In an instant, Bernard grew into a towering figure like a giant.It was one of his techniques.As he continuously chanted, the dragon bones in the center of the altar trembled slightly.It was clear he was trying to awaken the dragon.“No, I don’t want to die.”“You beasts!