"Fenley, watch out!" Aurora and Alicia shouted in unison. They were shocked by the sudden turn of events. They hadn't expected Bill to have such a bizarre ability. After being turned into a cloud of scarlet mist with a single punch, he reformed and launched a surprise attack. Defending against such a deadly move the first time would be nearly impossible.Vampire's fangs carried a paralyzing toxin, and bites from aristocratic vampires were even more potent. Even a grandmaster martial artist would struggle to resist a single bite."Pathetic trick!" Fenley didn't bother to turn. He shook his body, and a huge divine shadow briefly flickered behind him. Suddenly, a powerful shockwave erupted. His hair stood on end, and his robe billowed out. The shockwave hurled Bill, who was attacking from behind, several feet away. He slammed into the wall and fell in a daze, looking utterly disheveled."That was a close call!" Aurora and Alicia sighed in relief after seeing what happened. They
"F-Father, you're right. I'm injured and need to rest. Please, let me go." Bill was in so much pain that he immediately begged for mercy.In Strequa, strength reigned supreme. Those who were powerful and had a strong presence earned widespread respect, and their words carried considerable influence. Simply put, they could force a person if "Mr. Wolfe, I take back what I said earlier. You're a smart man." Jeremiah kept a neutral expression and maintained his smile.Bill's eyes twitched in frustration, but he held his tongue and stepped back. He was reluctant to admit defeat against Fenley and believed he could still fight. Yet, he had no choice but to submit to Jeremiah's authority."Father, if Bill can't handle this, let me step in." George suddenly rose from his seat. His massive, towering figure was intimidating.His strength and physical prowess were superior to Bill's. In a direct confrontation, he was like an unstoppable human tank."Why does this guy look like a gorilla?"
"No way! That priest looked ordinary and didn't seem like a threat," Aurora said, puzzled.Given Fenley's skills, he was among the best in Dragonmarsh. So, she figured he had no reason to be afraid of those three Strequans."You can't judge a book by its cover. Among those three, the priest is the strongest. If you ever run into him, avoid him at all costs," Fenley warned earnestly. If he had been alone earlier, he wouldn't have been concerned. But with Aurora and Alicia by his side, he had to be cautious and couldn't fight freely.He knew Jeremiah could distract him if they fought while Bill and George captured the Marshall sisters. With the sisters' lives as leverage, the other party could turn the situation in their favor. So, Fenley decided to let the matter slide for the sisters' safety and stop pursuing the matter."Okay, I understand." Seeing how serious he was, Aurora nodded."Fenley, those people mentioned about competing in the Combat Tournament tomorrow. You might f
"Corpse?" Bill scoffed dismissively.He continued, "Father, aren't you exaggerating? Vampires are immortal. Even the most skilled martial artists from Dragonmarsh wouldn't be able to kill me."He didn't mention that the Holy Sovereign Church's holy laws, while effective against vampires, wouldn't be enough to stop him. Even Jeremiah wouldn't be able to catch him if he chose to escape. "Mr. Wolfe, your vampire gene is impressive, but you're not immortal. If you were, the Coven of Blood Eclipse wouldn't be a vassal of the Hall of Gods," Jeremiah said calmly.He continued, "Also, don't underestimate Dragonmarsh's martial artists. We've clashed with them multiple times over the years and haven't come out on top. If you keep being arrogant and complacent, you're bound to face consequences."Bill, being an inexperienced aristocrat, had no idea how dangerous Dragonmarsh could be. His earlier encounter with a group of young elites had been relatively easy by comparison.However, if they
The following day at Sacred Wyrm Summit, the spectators had already arrived as the first light of dawn began to glow in the sky.Key figures from every faction and major guild poured in, with elites and experts gathering in large numbers. At that moment, Sacred Wyrm Summit was livelier than ever.To the bigwigs, the previous Group C and B matches were mere warm-ups. The real spectacle that would shape the future was the showdown among the Group A geniuses.After all, those who made it into Group A were either young grandmasters selected by major guilds. Alternatively, they were formidable fighters who had fought to the top from thousands of elite martial artists.Hence, anyone from the 32 contestants in this round could be a future game-changer. Today's matches, which narrowed the field from 32 to eight, were about selecting the best among the geniuses.Naturally, the event captured everyone's attention. Even the big shots who usually stayed out of the limelight made their appeara
Kaden's appearance as the Sage of Sacred Wrym Summit stirred up quite a buzz. Everyone, regardless of age and gender, stood to congratulate him and saluted with respect.Even though Sacred Wrym Summit rarely got involved in the martial world affairs, it held a revered place among martial artists. Regardless of Kaden's past, wearing the Sage's robe commanded respect."It's an honor to have you all here at Sacred Wrym Summit," Kaden said, facing the crowd with a smile and a respectful gesture. "If my hospitality falls short in any way, I ask for your understanding." His demeanor was calm and poised, without a trace of arrogance."Not at all! Sacred Wrym Summit is a paradise. It's an honor just to be here.""I've heard a lot about you, Sage Foyer. Seeing you in person confirms everything I've heard.""The Combat Tournament at Sacred Wrym Summit is a fantastic opportunity for us to show off our skills. You really know how to set the stage."The compliments came pouring in as everyo
Glenn and Fenley were top-tier geniuses in the martial world. Given the intense rivalry between the Sword Union and the Celestial Alliance, it was only natural that they saw each other as competitors.Fenley was fired up with a fighting spirit after a recent breakthrough in his cultivation before the tournament. He was itching for a showdown with Glenn and could hardly wait to face him.In contrast, Glenn wouldn't back down from Fenley's challenge. However, while Fenley was fired up with a fighting spirit, Glenn remained indifferent.Since topping the Legendary List, Glenn had stopped regarded his peers as worthy rivals, except for Logan, who was his equal and had been missing for years.At present, his focus was on the elites of the Champ-Tier List, the ultimate benchmark of power in the martial world. He had to take down one top competitor after another and push through every obstacle until he reached the pinnacle of success. The past was irrelevant since he was laser-focused o
"That's true. With your lofty ambitions, why would you care about a few underperforming disciples?" Alloy said sarcastically.He added, "Yet, those very disciples have shown impressive growth since joining the Celestial Alliance. Perhaps… they're simply struggling to adjust to the Sword Union's treatment?""Mr. Marshall, you talk a big game, but it doesn't amount to much when it comes to real skill," Cyrus said coldly.He continued, "Since this is a Combat Tournament, why don't we take it to the stage? Are you up for showing these young ones what true skill really looks like?""If you're so eager, I'd be happy to oblige," Alloy replied with an indifferent smile. "I'd also like to see if your swordsmanship lives up to the rumors."One was ranked second on the Champ-Tier List, and the other was third. Their strength differences weren't big. If they faced off, it was anyone's guess who would win."Please calm down." Seeing the situation heating up, Kaden, sitting between them, quick