Chapter 127 (The Ascent of Power)

Six months had passed, and in that time, Jeremy had fully immersed himself in the underworld guild Burke had handed to him. He studied every forbidden technique, every illicit cultivation method, and absorbed knowledge that was meant to stay buried in the darkest corners of society. The guild was now his domain, and with each passing day, his power grew.

Clearing dungeons had become second nature to him. Once, these monstrous lairs would have taken entire teams of elite fighters, but Jeremy now moved through them alone, slaying beasts that could tear armies apart.

One such dungeon was the Cavern of the Sunless Serpent, a place feared by even the most seasoned warriors. The dungeon was a labyrinth of pitch-black tunnels, guarded by creatures whose very presence drained light and hope.

Yet, Jeremy had ventured in with nothing more than a katana and his dark determination. His skills were unmatched—he danced through the shadows, slicing down each creature t