Dustin had just slammed the door and was about to climb into bed to meditate when he noticed a woman in his room. The woman wore a veil and a hood, obscuring her features, leaving only her lively eyes visible. She gave off an air of graceful nobility that was hard to look away from. She was none other than Grace."Hmm? When did you come in?" Dustin was puzzled and slightly surprised. He had been preoccupied with Sophia and didn't notice when Grace entered. "Dustin, I'm lonely and scared to be left alone at night. Can you keep me company?" Grace teased, imitating Sophia's tone. "Can you be more serious? You're a princess, for god's sake…" Dustin rolled his eyes.Grace laughed. "Oh, Dustin, I didn't expect you to be so popular with the girls. Even beautiful women are willingly offering themselves to you." She added, "If it had been me, I would have taken advantage of the opportunity. After all, there's no harm in accepting, or do you prefer to have them suspect you of havin
Tranqurin was a colorless and tasteless drug. It was famous in the martial world and specifically used to restrain grandmasters.Anyone who was affected by it would become powerless. Unable to muster the slightest internal energy, they would be at the complete mercy of others. "I didn't expect you to be so well-prepared, Master Peach. This is great!" Sophia was ecstatic. "With this bottle of Tranqurin, our plan will succeed for sure!"Dustin was the greatest threat among Grace's team. As long as they dealt with him, the rest of the group would be easy prey. "Master Peach, people from the Embersteel Order are here!" a Harmony Sect disciple announced as he entered. "Hurry up and invite them in." Bertha lit up and gestured for the disciple to bring them to her. Soon, led by the Harmony Sect disciple, a group of around ten people entered briskly.At the forefront of the group was a burly, middle-aged man wielding a golden broadsword. He had a rugged appearance and an imposing
Chester wouldn't have dared to act recklessly without the Tranqurin. Now that they had this precious bottle in hand and the support of numerous highly skilled fighters from the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect, it would be enough to take Dustin and his group down. "After we succeed, we'll split the spoils evenly between our sects. What do you think?" Bertha asked with a smile. "No problem!" Chester agreed readily. Naturally, he wouldn't refuse such a good opportunity where they would only need to take the smallest risk to gain the greatest benefit. "Wait!" Jackson, who was standing behind them, suddenly spoke up."Master Newberry, Dustin and Ms. Linsor were once our partners. We're also indebted to them. I don't think it's appropriate to plot against them."Jackson always had a clear sense of morality and gratitude. If it weren't for Dustin and Grace's protection throughout their journey in the Deadlands, they would have been long dead, let alone acquire treasure. He fo
In the wee hours of the morning, a group of individuals dressed in black encircled the inn. With light movements, they moved without a sound. Resembling a pack of wolves hunting for prey, they were cautious, stealthy, and filled with the intent to kill. Currently, there were two guards stationed at the main entrance of the inn. However, they failed to notice anything unusual due to the darkness.Suddenly, a gentle breeze wafted through, carrying a faint mist with a unique fragrance. Moments later, the two guards felt dizzy. Before they knew it, their vision went dark, and they collapsed onto the ground. After dealing with the two vigilant guards, the elite fighters from the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect, dressed in all black, swiftly surrounded the inn. To avoid alerting anyone, they continued the use of drugs to clear their path instead of launching a direct assault, spraying the sedative mist through door and window slits of every room. The sedatives were Harmony Sec
"What?" Everyone was astounded to witness Dustin sending the two semi-grandmasters flying with only two slaps. After all, given their formidable skills, they definitely stood a chance against an ordinary grandmaster. Instead, a single encounter was all it took to leave them seriously injured. This demonstrated Dustin's terrifying strength and hinted that the rumors of him defeating Alexander, the Frostwing Sect's leader, held some truth. "Attack!"Bertha and Chester shared a determined look before launching a simultaneous assault on Dustin from both sides.Bertha, wielding the Harmony dual swords, employed deft and crafty moves. Each strike of her blade targeted vital points, making it challenging to defend against. The execution resembled a butterfly dance. It was a lethal and mesmerizing display.On the other hand, Chester wielded a golden broadsword capable of slicing through iron like butter. His weapon was a precious treasure passed down to him through generations
Bertha's expression darkened. She then signaled Chester and the others with a glance, yelling, "Attack!"Getting the signal, Chester yelled back, welding his golden broadsword and leaping toward Dustin. At the same time, Betha seized the opportunity and closed in, wielding her Harmony dual swords and slashing at Dustin's neck.With two grandmasters leading the assault, the remaining semi-grandmasters showcased their skills, launching a barrage of attacks on Dustin. In an instant, Dustin became the target of their combined onslaught.However, Dustin neither evaded nor dodged. Instead, his body shook violently. Then, a powerful surge of energy armor erupted with a deafening roar, forming a semi-transparent shield. The shield, responsive to the slightest disturbance, expanded rapidly, swelling to a radius of nine feet in the blink of an eye. Resembling a gigantic eggshell, it enveloped Dustin within.The attacks from the group struck Dustin's protective shield, creating a sympho
The moment Bertha exposed Dustin to Tranqurin, Chester's 18 Forms of Golden Sword had reached its peak. Each strike was exceptionally fierce and unstoppable. At that moment, with Dustin's energy armor shattered, his sword and right arm frozen by ice, and Chester launching frenzied attacks, he could no longer evade Bertha's sneak attack. Dustin could only hold his breath. The Tranqurin turned into a white mist, lingering around Dustin. Even though he held his breath in time, the white mist still entered his body through his skin and pores, spreading inward continuously."Hmph!" Dustin stomped on the ground forcefully, leaving the ground with a dent three inches deep. A powerful surge of energy erupted from his body. For a moment, rocks and debris flew around, and strong winds howled. Tranqurin instantly evaporated away, and even Chester, who was still launching continuous assaults, was pushed back by the energy wave, forcing him to stagger back several steps. Bertha, on
It was different now. The slight delay in time was enough for the poison to take full effect.Dustin was dead meat."Since you're so confident, why don't you make a move?" Dustin slowly raised his sword and pointed the tip toward Bertha."Don't try to deceive me! I doubt you're as powerful as you say!" Bertha leaped off the ground. Instantly, she attacked him at the speed of light.With a flip of her hand, two sabers shot out. They stealthily slashed toward Dustin's neck.One with a keen eye would notice two specially-made steel wires attached to the saber handle."Bertha, let me help you!"Just as Bertha attacked, Chester didn't want to be left behind either. With a sudden leap, he summoned a powerful strike aimed at Dustin's head.The two attacked Dustin from the front and back. Each of their moves was deadly and with impeccable timing. Thus, this made it difficult to defend against both front and back assaults."Fools!" With a flick of Dustin's wrist, Celestial Blade instan