****Although the expression on the five figures' countenances couldn't be perceived right now due to the clocks; the veils of darkness they bore that enveloped their entire beings. It's evident to any observer that they are deeply disquieted at present.With their respiration markedly restrained and their hearts pulsating frenetically within their chests, they anticipated the grand elder's rejoinder.At present, none of them directed their gaze at the grand elder whose image was projected on the artifact, for they were all too apprehensive of the visage they might encounter.The group leader had already recounted their discoveries to the grand elder more than thirty minutes ago, a duration that felt unending to them. Yet, despite their prolonged wait, they discerned no forthcoming response from him, which only exacerbated their anxiety.Just when they believed that no response would be forthcoming, and they began to commiserate with the hapless people who would incur the grand elder'
****Simultaneously, in a very far place that was completely removed from the martial realm, an eerie landscape sprawled before the beholder's eyes. Contrary to the vibrant expanse of the mortal and martial worlds, this place appeared like a mass of land in hell, shrouded in perpetual darkness and devoid of even the faintest glimmer of sunlight or vitality.No, it does not even bore a resemblance to a realm of torment; rather, it seemed abandoned and forsaken by both deities & demons alike. This desolate terrain was universally recognized among the mighty in both the Mortal and Immortal Worlds as the Burial Ground.Yes, the Burial Ground.Countless millennia prior, this realm was reputedly a sovereign nation within the Martial World, teeming with life and imbued with the same ambiance as the Martial World itself. It was under the exclusive dominion of an extraordinarily potent lineage.However, owing to reasons shrouded in mystery, an incredibly powerful expert of this lineage, a fi
Having no idea that he has now become the reason for a great scheme, and because he killed a person who deserved it, he made the grand elder return to his past job, the human world betrayal, Alex woke up the next day, feeling greatly refreshed.With a radiant grin on his face, he rose from the bed and stretched, his body emitting enthusiastic cracking sounds. "Another breakthrough," he murmured to himself and suddenly immersed himself in deep contemplation. After a while, he shook his head in frustration before heading towards the bathroom."I can't fathom why everything in my master's memory insists that cultivation is arduous when it is, in reality, as effortless as breathing."As soon as he mumbled this to himself, Williams’s eyes flashed with excitement. "I knew it! It simply implies that even my master’s innate talent which was several times better than those in the immortal world is several times below average compared to mine.“Shaking his head once more with certainty, Alex e
His thoughts overflowed with various ideas, uncertain whether to chuckle or weep, Alex remained unaware of his arrival at school as he was only informed upon reaching his destination. He sighed audibly and settled the taxi fare."Phew," he exhaled deeply, opting not to dwell on it any longer.In truth, Alex wasn't upset that Dami and Jewel had become incredibly close to each other, essentially ignoring him as though he didn't exist. What troubled Alex was their deliberate actions, possibly in retaliation for his two-timing.Alex reluctantly turned towards the school, his thoughts scattered. He tried to shift his focus, but the matter continued to occupy his mind.‘But it wasn't my fault.’He sighed once more. ‘I love them both, and they've each done something that prevents me from choosing just one.’These were the thoughts swirling in Alex's mind when he suddenly collided with something. Fortunately, he possessed sufficient strength; otherwise, he would have been knocked backwar
*****"Not caring more about the gangsters whom he just taught lessons and to whom he had relieved his jumbled together mind, Alex continued walking toward his classroom, and unknowingly, the thoughts he tried to hide away gradually returned.“What are those two plotting exactly?”He mumbled to himself for the umpteenth time since entering the school premises, feeling utterly frustrated for being in the dark and confused as to what was happening.This was the thought Alex was filled with when he finally got to his classroom.Forgot to mention.Along the way, although Alex acted as though he didn’t hear nor see them, treating everybody as air, he knew that everybody was pointing at him furiously, especially the boys who were brimming with animosity toward him.Had Alex been in his right mind then, he would have felt absolutely proud of himself as he knew the cause behind their anger.Well… as he wasn’t in his right mind, Alex couldn’t help but heave a deep sigh before he finally entere
*****Presently, Alex could be seen seated on the passenger’s side of a sports car, with his mouth wide open.It was as if he had just seen the most ridiculous thing in this world.Well… he didn’t see anything, rather, it was what he just heard from Dami that left him like this.“Are… are you certain about this?”With a hoarse voice, he questioned Dami, but in response, Dami who was currently driving the car rolled her eyes speechlessly to Alex before focusing her attention once again on the road.“Since you already knew the truth, master, why are you asking for confirmation? Moreover, you know I would never fabricate such an immense lie for you, right?”Alex couldn’t help but sigh deeply when he heard this.Yes, it was as Dami had said, he already knew she was telling the truth when she began her narration; it was just that he didn’t want to believe it.“So… she was going through something like this and I had no idea!”His voice was filled to the brim with self-reproach, making Dami
*****Meanwhile, without knowing that his future father-in-law, or rather, one of his two future fathers-in-law had already seen him, Alex and Dami could be seen waiting for the door of the elevator that had just arrived at their destination to open.“Welcome, Sir President.”It was a beautiful, elegant, and youthful voice that welcomed them, or rather, Alex alone just as the door opened.Already knowing to whom the voice belonged, Alex flashed Rebecca a graceful smile and returned her greeting.Just at that moment, Rebecca who had no idea that Alex had someone with him hurriedly greeted the still-thunderstruck Dami who instantly became embarrassed.‘Holy Goodness! This is an extraordinarily influential figure in the society whose fame and power alone surpasses those of everybody in this city!’Dami, whose heart had begun to flutter, thought subconsciously as she hurriedly returned Rebecca’s greeting.Although Dami shouldn’t have been surprised at all, having already met some people o
“You… you’re selecting our company for the project?”At this moment, within Rebecca’s office, Jewel’s father was seen seated across from Rebecca with a bewildered expression on his face.He couldn’t believe what he had just heard, and never in his wildest imagination had he expected that this would genuinely happen.He felt that this was one of the dreams he’d been having for months now.His heartbeat was so loud that it felt as though it would genuinely leap out of his chest.He felt excited and apprehensive at the same time that he had simply misheard, and was utterly afraid and nervous now that he was just dreaming like every other night.Observing the overly thrilled Middle-aged man, Rebecca, who has once again regained her elegance and authoritative appearance, smiled kindly at him, and then she nodded her head at his question.“Yes.”She replied, then after a second thought of whether it was necessary or not, she added. “Initially, it wouldn’t have been you.”“Huh?”The moment t