Hearing Abner's description, a spark of intrigue ignited in Benjamin's eyes. Hastily, he held up the jade, examining it closely. At first glance, the stone indeed appeared mundane. But upon closer scrutiny, a peculiar sensation enveloped Benjamin, causing a jolt of surprise.Still, outwardly, Benjamin retained his composure, not betraying a hint of the strangeness he felt. A slight frown played on his lips as he addressed Abner."Captain, my pill is of immense value. Do you truly believe this jade is an adequate wager? Isn't this a tad stingy on your part?"Hearing Benjamin's words, Abner inwardly cursed. However, he understood that persuading Benjamin to accept the jade alone as a bet would be an uphill task. Especially when Abner was convinced he'd be claiming all the items eventually.After a moment's hesitation, Abner produced a list, offering it to Benjamin."I've heard your team has been searching for an international criminal organization. This list contains names of those you
Seeing all this unfold, Benjamin couldn’t help but lightly slap his forehead in exasperation.Normally, these rambunctious lads genuinely feared him more than any beast, never daring to utter a word in his presence. Almost forgetting, he remembered these were young men, around nineteen or twenty, filled with bubbling energy. Moreover, the rigorous daily training didn’t allow them any moment to express their personalities, lest they might break. Therefore, even if he felt a tad amused inside, he displayed a calm demeanor, turning his attention to the second bout of the competition.With the second match proving even more intense than the first, the atmosphere was palpable. Yet, the results remained the same. Thanks to his agility and robust defensive skills, Terry Byner efficiently sent his opponent out of the arena in no time.By now, Abner could hardly contain himself. He could accept the first loss, considering they were caught off-guard. But the second defeat, despite his soldier's
On the thundering arena, the battle between Basil and Randy was still unfolding with fierce intensity. However, at this point, the duel had entirely tilted to one side. Although Basil's demeanor remained extremely steadfast, the gap in strength between the two sides was too vast.Therefore, at this time, apart from enduring the onslaught, Basil had no way to counterattack. Moreover, whether intentionally or not, Randy from beginning to end had no intention of knocking Basil down from the arena. In fact, he was exceedingly cunning, merely knocking Basil precisely towards the boundary of the arena.Of course, if Basil had not been so stubborn, with no intention of surrendering from the start to now, this duel would have probably ended sooner.However, seeing the atmosphere in the arena becoming more tense by the minute, with a likelihood of a murder taking place, the referee controlling the duel couldn't help but cast his eyes towards the stands, intending to seek instructions from Abne
"Ha ha ha, you whelps! Scuttle off the arena!"An uproarious laughter cut through the air. Immediately, a member of the Tiger Guardians leaped into the formation of the Dragon Guardians. A palpable energy emanated from him, revealing him to be of a much higher martial realm than even the strongest of the Dragon Guardians.Seeing this, the expressions of the Dragon Guardians shifted drastically as they hastily yelled: "Danger! Hold him back!"But their reaction was a tad late. The Tiger Guardian soldier unleashed a powerful punch directed at the strongest of the Dragon Guardians.The punch, brimming with an unparalleled force, pushed the Dragon Guardian soldier several steps backward, even though he had tried to shield himself. A choking sensation welled up within him."Argh!"Blood spewed from his mouth."Ha ha ha, formations mean nothing in the face of sheer power!"After pushing one Dragon Guardian back, the formidable Tiger Guardian soldier quickly lunged at another, throwing anoth
Seeing this, the leader of the Tiger Guardians tightened visibly, disbelief in his eyes."How can this be?!"Softly exclaiming, he attempted to retreat to avoid the blow. But the shadow's finger was lightning-fast, aiming for a critical point on his body.Crack!It was as if something had shattered. The golden light surrounding the Tiger Guardian leader broke, his body stiffened, and he thumped to the ground.On the viewing platform, Abner could no longer contain himself and leapt to his feet, crying out in disbelief."How could it be like this?"Abner stood utterly confounded. The revered technique he had tirelessly procured from headquarters, meant to be an oppressive secret art, was solely taught to the elite soldiers of the Tiger Guardian. Yet, with a mere flick of a finger, the adversary punctured through that very technique, a technique which Abner himself found impenetrable as though it were gossamer. This incomprehensible act was too much for Abner to fathom."We lost? We've b
As soon as the gemstone was cast out, the Phoenix's shadow darted forward, swiftly swallowing it. Following this, its form shrunk dramatically, transforming into a resplendent bird no bigger than half a man's hand.Needless to say, even in this diminutive form, it still radiated an overwhelmingly fierce heat. So intense that even Benjamin couldn't approach. After a brief moment, the radiant bird trembled slightly. Then, in a shimmering burst, it darted directly into Benjamin's core, vanishing from sight.Only then did Benjamin gather himself, his face reflecting a myriad of complicated emotions."If it's a blessing, there's no disaster; if it's a disaster, there's no avoiding it. I hope, after today, you bring me a bit of joy."Having spoken those words, Benjamin seated himself, slowly commencing his cultivation. This time, he sought to grasp the opportunity to break through to the realm of a grand master.Come the following dawn, Benjamin leisurely opened his room's door. A faint smi
Later, post an intense "training session" with Benjamin, Venn's face bore a few bruise marks. Initially intending to monitor satellite activities, Venn was unexpectedly interrupted by Benjamin's sudden entrance."Ah, boss? What brings you here?"Upon catching sight of Benjamin at the doorway, a surge of surprise and trepidation bubbled within Venn.Observing Venn's perturbed state, Benjamin's gaze sharpened, tinged with irritation."Why? Can't I come to seek you?"Seeing Benjamin's visible annoyance, Venn quickly mustered a placating smile, then carefully inquired: "Captain, what do you need?"Without further ado, Benjamin presented the handwritten letter to Venn: "Help me decode this. The sender might be the same individual who appeared in town before."At that, Venn's eyes flickered to the letter Benjamin held. He promptly nodded: "Wait a moment. Let me decrypt it."Swiftly, Venn took the letter, producing a laser pen from seemingly nowhere, shining it meticulously over the letter's
"Move! We pursue him!" Benjamin's voice sliced through the rain.Amidst the torrential downpour, Benjamin's silhouette darted like a meteor, swiftly and deftly navigating the terrain. As a Grandmaster, he could easily repel the rain and mud, maintaining his momentum."Master, up ahead. I sense his aura. But there's something amiss. There are many of them, and their strength... it's formidable." Phoenix cautioned.Initially determined, Benjamin hesitated upon hearing Phoenix: "Alan, what have you discovered?""Master, it's a band of cultivators, all exuding potent energies, surpassing even your own."After a brief assessment, Phoenix's urgent voice echoed again in Benjamin's mind.By now, Benjamin, even if he were a simpleton, had discerned that the object of his pursuit this time was not merely a coincidence. Over half of it was a scheme; they were laying a trap, waiting for him to walk into it.Furthermore, Benjamin began to harbor suspicions. Was the entire list that Abner had delib