Ascendant Among All

Chapter 142 (Efforts)

The man in white chuckled softly, a sound that seemed almost out of place, light yet tinged with an unspoken menace. "Ah, the spirit of a true warrior. Colwill would be proud," he said, his voice barely above a whisper, yet every word struck Jeremy like a blade, cutting deep into the doubts he’d been holding back.

Without another word, the man in white raised his hand, a faint glow igniting in his palm. The air grew heavy, thick with a tension that sent a shiver down Jeremy’s spine. He felt a sudden surge of energy, not his own, pressing down on him like an invisible hand, threatening to crush him where he stood.

"Very well, then," he murmured, a faint trace of respect in his voice. "Let’s see how far the son of Colwill has come."

As the man in white gave a slight nod, a faint gleam of anticipation flashed in his gaze. He looked to the Ice God and uttered calmly, "Resume the battle."

The Ice God responded instantly, moving with an otherworldly speed that belied his size. He bore down