The Black Dragon understood immediately. “Leave it to us, Wolf King.”Debt collecting was the one thing he had plenty of experience with.Even if Leon had five million, they could always tack on some additional charges. It would be an easy matter!“Good. I’ll be waiting.” Andrius gave him a warning look and left with Noir.After leaving, Noir scratched his head and asked, “Andy, isn’t that too harsh?”Andrius sighed. “It might be inappropriate, but we don’t have much time right now. Besides, it was Serena who came up with this plan. She should know what she’s doing.”Noir immediately understood.“That’s right! He borrowed money but refused to repay it. Since he took the money, it means he agreed to the contract. We can’t be blamed for that.”Noir nodded seriously.Then, the two headed to an open-air restaurant to eat and drink their fill.At the slums, Leon now had five million in funds. Of course, he did not know that Serena had the two million that Andrius gave her.“Five
“It’s not to repay the high-interest loan! Take her away!”With the Black Dragon’s command, Serena was taken away.Leon panicked. He was detained earlier because he got into a fight with the thug with bleached hair.Unexpectedly, the Black Dragon used that to extort him!“Black Dragon! You’re pushing me to a dead end!” Leon was instantly anxious and charged forward to fight.However, he was no match for the many Black Dragon gang members. He was soon beaten down to the ground and could not get back up.“Leon, listen carefully!” Just before leaving, Black Dragon said coldly, “Pay me the one million by sunset today! For every hour that you’re late, I’ll chop off one of your sister’s fingers! Let’s go.”With that, the group left.“Serena... Serena, I’m sorry...” Leon panicked. He took out his phone and called people he knew, trying to gather money.However, people who knew him were also aware of his situation. The Black Dragon’s high-interest loans were like bottomless wells. The
Leon looked at Serena and said in a low voice, “Serena, I’m sorry for slapping you. I just couldn’t hold back...”Serena did not expect him to bring that up.“It’s okay, Leon.” She smiled and said, “But you can’t do that again. You’re my only family left, so you should protect me!”“Protect...” Leon muttered to himself and patted Serena’s arms. “Serena, you’re all grown up now. You have to learn to be independent. Oh, right, there’s still another one million left on this card. Take it.”Leon took out the bank card and placed it in her pocket.Serena sensed his unusual mood and asked, “Haven’t you always wanted to buy a ship for yourself? Why are you giving it to me?”“A ship...” Leon forced a smile. “We’ll talk about it when I get back. Remember, don’t get involved in high-interest loans anymore. Use the money to buy a small house and live well. I don’t want...”He was worried that she would overthink and added, “I don’t want to see you starving and thin when I come back, unders
Everything was prepared, and there was already an abundance of fresh water and food on the ship.Noir had prepared a very large ship. In terms of tonnage, it was the largest ship in the sea apart from military vessels.Before boarding the ship, Leon suddenly stopped, knelt in the direction of the sea, and muttered something under his breath solemnly, “Ami-ama-nalu...”After bowing, he stood up again.Noir asked curiously, “What were you doing?”Leon looked at him and explained, “In the South Sea, there is a deity that protects the people who go out to see. We pray to her for a smooth journey before every voyage.”Noir immediately showed due respect.A deity...One did not have to believe it, but they should hold reverence and not desecrate it.“Let’s go.”The group boarded the ship together.Andrius looked at the massive ship under his feet and rolled his eyes. “Noir, why not just get a military vessel?”“Hehe...” Noir scratched his head and said sheepishly, “The maritime b
Andrius grew serious. “Is there any information about the sea beast king? What exactly is it?”Leon smiled wryly. “Everyone who has seen it is dead. There are no records. I only know that the sea beast king is enormous, unimaginably so. Capsizing a ship like this would be effortless for it. I just hope that the deity will protect us so we don’t encounter it.”Leon shook his head.Then, he started steering the ship toward that area.Andrius fell silent.In the animal kingdom, aside from humans, size typically equated to strength. The larger the size, the greater the strength. The fact that this sea beast king could easily capsize a modern ship showed that it was extraordinary.Andrius immediately left the control room and called Noir and the others, telling them about the sea beast king.“So, everyone needs to stay alert. We should avoid unexpected incidents in the vast sea.” Andrius’ expression was serious.Noir nodded solemnly. “I’ll stay vigilant, Andy.”“Wolf King, we’ll re
Leon’s expression was grim.He glanced at the control panel and shook his head while saying, “We’ve entered the territory of the sea beasts since 8 p.m. Since we encountered them so early, it’s clear they’re coming for the ship. We can’t avoid them.”Andrius and the others felt their hearts sink.In the vast sea, even the most powerful ninth Divine Step experts were merely human.When encountering such powerful creatures, even if they could gain the upper hand for a short time, should the creatures destroy the ship and surround them...It would mean certain death.Leon said gravely, “I just don’t know how many of them are there.”Andrius thought about it and truthfully shared what he had just discovered through his soul energy.“The smaller ones are 3-5 meters long, and the larger ones are 7-8 meters. Their numbers are endless. It’s truly despair-inducing.”Andrius’ words darkened the mood further.Leon’s frown deepened. “Wolf King, according to your description, it seems to
In the turmoil, Andrius saw it clearly.The beasts were indeed mutated sharks. They were massive and moved in groups.Their mouths had sharp teeth, giving off a strong sense of oppression. Their agility secretly surprised Noir and the others. They were indeed not ordinary sharks.“Fire!” Leon immediately gave the order.The experts had been prepared and waiting for this moment.Bang, bang, bang...Rat-tat-tat...Thud, thud, thud...Specially modified machine guns fired bullets as if there was no tomorrow.On the spacious deck, fiery tongues produced flashes of light in the quiet darkness of the sea.Rat-tat-tat...Whoosh...Bang, bang, bang...The bullets entered the water, hitting the waves and the shadows in the sea.However, Noir and the others’ hearts sank.The bullets only left empty shells on the ground and created splashes but had no other effect. They only seemed to tickle the shadows in the water, not dealing any real damage.Moreover, the attack seemed to infu
“These creatures…” Andrius’ expression grew increasingly serious as he watched the scene. “It seems they’ve evolved intelligence and can come up with such strategies.”As he spoke, he waved his hand, summoning a spear from afar into his hand.The experts of the Lycan Manor needed to maintain the ship’s stability, so the task of killing the sharks naturally fell on Andrius.Swoosh!Swish!Whoosh!The iron spear whistled through the dark night.Like lightning, a sweeping strike shattered a leaping shark, leaving behind a bloody mess.Like thunder, one downward strike cleaved a leaping shark, splitting it in two.Like a dragon’s claw, Andrius skewered several sharks with one piercing thrust, then used his seventh Divine Step inner energy to turn them into a bloody mist.Andrius dashed across the deck and the crowd, leaving destruction in his wake.The sharks stood no chance against him. In just a short time, he killed countless sharks and secured the deck.Gradually, the numbe
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!