Ryan’s eyes darted back and forth as he desperately tried to keep up with the relentless onslaught of the three eighth-level shadow figures. Despite his best efforts, he could feel the accumulated damage taking its toll on his body. His muscles ached, his breath came in ragged gasps, and his energy reserves were dwindling rapidly. It was then that Ryan realized the harsh truth: the defense between the eighth level and the third level channel realm was not something he could take on. Not yet, at least. He was still too weak, too inexperienced. He needed time to grow, to train, to become stronger. With a heavy heart, Ryan made the difficult decision to retreat. He knew it was the only way to survive, to escape the wrath of the shadow figures and live to fight another day. As he turned to flee, the shadow figures unleashed a flurry of attacks, their blows striking with incredible force. Ryan dodged and weaved, his body burning with energy as he desperately tried to find a place to hid

As the leader of the shadow figures lay motionless on the ground, the other two shadow figures stood in stunned silence, their eyes fixed on the lifeless body. The air was thick with tension as they struggled to comprehend the unexpected turn of events.Their leader, the one they had relied on to eliminate Ryan with ease, was now dead. The thought sent a wave of anger and frustration coursing through their veins. How could this have happened? They had calculated every possible outcome, and yet, they had never considered the possibility of their leader falling.The two shadow figures, their faces twisted in rage, turned their attention to Ryan, who stood tall, his eyes fixed on them with a fierce and deadly intensity. They could feel their anger boiling over, their desire for revenge burning brighter with every passing moment.“This was not supposed to happen,” one of the shadow figures growled, his voice low and menacing. “Our leader was supposed to eliminate you, not the other way ar

The air was electric with anticipation as the crowd gathered around the fighting arena, their faces filled with excitement and curiosity. The much-awaited battle between Ryan and Ryker, the son of the Flarion family, was about to commence, and the atmosphere was heated with everyone eager to witness the clash of these two formidable opponents.As the crowd began to place their bets, the odds quickly became apparent. With a ratio of three to two, the majority of the crowd was betting on Ryan to emerge victorious. His reputation as a skilled fighter had preceded him, and many were confident that he would defeat Ryker.The reasons for this confidence were not unfounded. Ryan had already proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, having defeated several opponents who had previously bested Shanarea, a renowned warrior. The fact that Ryan had been able to overcome such formidable foes had earned him a great deal of respect, and many believed that he was the clear favorite to win this

The crowd erupted into chaos as Reicher, the heavily favored channeler, lay defeated at Ryan’s feet. The air was electric with excitement, as the audience cheered and chanted Ryan’s name.“Ryan! Ryan! Ryan!” The shouts echoed through the arena, growing louder and more intense with each passing moment. The crowd’s enthusiasm was infectious, and even the Sunblade family’s normally stoic expressions couldn’t hide their joy.The Sunblade family was overjoyed, their faces flushed with excitement and pride. They had never doubted Ryan’s abilities, but even they had been surprised by the sheer dominance of his performance.The match had been a stunning upset, defying the expectations of nearly everyone in attendance. Reicher’s four-level advantage had been expected to give him an insurmountable edge, but Ryan had proven them all wrong.As the crowd continued to celebrate, Ryan approached Reicher, a triumphant smile spreading across his face.“You agreed to a death match because you thought y

Ryan, of the noble Sunblade family, stood tall amidst the warm glow of the physician's grand castle. His journey to this point had been a treacherous one. Master Thorold, his esteemed mentor and a celebrated master of martial arts and arcane techniques, lay gravely injured. The Flarion family had dealt him a crippling blow, targeting his energy center, the core of his vitality and power. It was a calculated strike, intended to cripple the Sunblade family by removing one of its greatest allies.Ryan had been relentless in his quest to save his mentor. He ventured to the perilous Five Mountains of Flaming Sun Province, known for their deadly terrain and ferocious guardians. His mission: to retrieve the rare ingredients essential for the concoction of a magical pill, a rare elixir capable of restoring Master Thorold's shattered energy center. The journey tested his strength, endurance, and cunning as he faced trials at every turn, battling mountain beasts and rival seekers who sought to