After a lingering conversation, Kenneth suddenly divulged the reason behind his madness, and even more intriguing, the presence of a malevolent spirit lurking within his very being.However, as Kenneth unraveled his tale, skepticism grew in Benjamin's eyes. From Kenneth's narration, Benjamin discerned that the dark energy corrupting Kenneth was largely the same evil aura of the Dark Deity that he had once encountered sealed within a stone coffin. This malevolent energy seemed to possess an eerie ability, allowing it to birth its own consciousness. Moreover, through some esoteric mechanism, it could inhabit a martial artist's body, draining their life force.Yet, if this malevolent energy was as formidable as suggested, how had the Dark Deity remained imprisoned in the stone coffin all these years? Moreover, the woman from the past had claimed to be a descendent of the Pink Pink tribe. Was there any truth in her proclamation?The deeper Benjamin pondered, the more muddled his thoughts

As Caroline witnessed Ancel ensnared by the creature, a fierce resolve ignited within her. Swiftly pulling a sharp whip from her side, she faced the towering monster and roared: "Perish!"In Caroline's grip, the whip came alive, like a serpent's head, and with masterful precision, she struck it upon the monster's crown. Boom!Despite the whip's blinding speed, the giant creature could only hastily retract its head, reminiscent of a turtle seeking the safety of its shell. But Caroline had channelled her internal energy into the whip's strike, making its power immense; such that even a massive boulder might have been shattered upon impact. Yet, aside from a slight mark on its carapace, the monster seemed unharmed. Instead, its eyes ignited with fiery rage, and a low growl emanated from its throat. Simultaneously, its serpentine tail, seemingly out of nowhere, swung menacingly towards Caroline.Crash!Forewarned, Caroline narrowly evaded, and the tail's fury was spent on a nearby boulder

His heart was a whirlpool of complex emotions, yet Benjamin's actions showed no intent of halting. A soft muttering sound escaped his lips: "If you wish to use this power to divide, then allow me to assist."Without hesitation, Benjamin launched himself once more, directing a swift blade strike toward the original body of the Terrestrial Dragon. In his perspective, if this splitting power weakened the Terrestrial Dragon, he aimed to exploit this vulnerability, decisively severing its body into numerous segments. Only then could he significantly diminish the Terrestrial Dragon's might, rendering it manageable for his remaining troops.However, theory and reality were worlds apart. Just as Benjamin made his move, both Terrestrial Dragons simultaneously emitted a deafening roar. A throbbing pain engulfed his head, reminiscent of two hammers striking simultaneously, leaving Benjamin slightly disoriented.At that very moment, the two Terrestrial Dragons lunged, revealing their cavernous ma

Despite their injuries and exhaustion, the soldiers demonstrated impressive efficiency in setting up the camp. In under ten minutes, more than a dozen tents stood neatly in formation. Benjamin, observing this from a distance, expressed his approval with a slight nod. After briefing his subordinates, he swiftly took his leave, eager to assess the surroundings. Initially, when they heard of Benjamin's solo scouting mission, both Venn and another junior commander vehemently objected, wanting to accompany him. However, Benjamin firmly declined. For, he reasoned, based on their capabilities, should they face peril, he'd likely have to rescue them. Plus, Benjamin had another motive for his solo expedition. Of course, he didn’t share this with anyone. It wasn’t a matter of trust but rather the significance of his personal mission. Besides, he was still unsure if what he sought even existed here. Thus, after some contemplation, he decided to personally investigate. If he acquired what he s

Despite having consumed it, an insatiable craving lingered in his mouth. With slight hesitation, Benjamin once again reached for another fruit, surrendering to its delicious call.Thus, in a state of trance, three Thousand-Year Fruits met their end. The once turbulent spiritual energy inside Benjamin began to simmer down. Upon consuming the fourth, it appeared to have halted entirely, with Benjamin's body showing no signs of reaction.Suddenly, Benjamin's movements ceased, and an electric jolt surged from within him. An immense force erupted, causing the very air around him to quake with intensity.After what seemed like an eternity, Benjamin stood up, feeling an augmented vitality, easily multiple times stronger than before. He felt so powerful that a mere punch might have the strength to vanquish a formidable beast.Of course, this might have been an illusion, a side effect of consuming such a potent fruit. Even so, his newfound strength hadn't yet transcended his current level, lea