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
Yet, the rugged man bore a hint of dissatisfaction, letting out a disgruntled huff. Following this, his punch grew increasingly ferocious, as if he sought to prove with this very strike that his strength wasn’t merely for show.But his opponent was not some elder nor a fellow disciple. He faced Benjamin, an individual whose strength defied conventional measures.Clash!As the rough-hewn man launched his punch, Benjamin retaliated with a punch of his own. Their fists collided, producing a deafening and head-splitting sound. Both took a step back, their expressions contrasting sharply.While Benjamin maintained a serene face, unchanged and undisturbed, the rugged man's face was painted with sheer disbelief. He was a sixth-tier grandmaster, corresponding to the mid-phase of grandmasters.And Benjamin? He had only recently entered the realm of grandmasters, and in such a short time. Yet, he effortlessly deflected the man’s strike, even though his adversary had not unleashed his full power
"Tsk, tsk, it seems the second elder has truly hidden his power deep!"Just as the momentum from the old man's body fully erupted, a figure slowly approached from a few hundred meters away, in a wooded area near them. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Miranda, who had previously warned Benjamin about Stephen and the assassins lurking in the forest.However, unlike her previous demeanor, Miranda now revealed herself in full, radiating a heroic aura, like a drawn sword, ready to charge at the enemy. Clearly, this was her true appearance, not the harmless disguise she had worn upon first meeting Benjamin.Nevertheless, Miranda's appearance did not shock either Benjamin or the old man.Instead, the old man looked at her with a hint of anger, saying,"Miranda, you, as a disciple of Heavenly Opportunity Sect and the heir of Sky Heaven elder, dare to conspire and lay a trap to harm the young lord, even colluding with outsiders against the sect's elder. Do you realize your sin?"
Benjamin, unbeknownst to him, was oblivious to the demonic prince's frenzy over the armor. He held in his hand a command token, under which lay a somewhat tragic corpse. However, a familiar energy emanated from the token, causing his brows to furrow deeply, for a voice resounded urgently within his mind."Chirp chirp!"Deep in thought, Benjamin was roused by Alan's voice. The creature, now the size of a sparrow, perched gracefully upon his shoulder.Recognizing the intention behind the creature's head rubbing against him, a tender smile graced Benjamin's lips: "You did wonderfully." he praised."Chirp chirp!"In response, Alan regurgitated an ancient ring which landed deftly in Benjamin's palm. As it touched his skin, the ring transformed into a golden glow, wrapping around his finger. It was the space ring Benjamin had discovered in the Dragon Palace. Although the spirit inside was dormant, its basic functions remained accessible.Earlier, Benjamin had entrusted this ring to Alan to
Instantly, his face became grave. Only now did he discern the fading form of Alan, with even the flames upon it having waned by more than half. Yet, what was most alarming was the emanating ominous aura from the Demon God's heart, causing Benjamin to jolt and hurriedly shout,"Elder!""Hm?!"Hearing Benjamin's call, an ethereal figure suddenly appeared outside the central region of the altar. Its gaze locked onto the sealed space above the altar."Ha ha ha, foolish humans, my true form is almost here. Once it arrives, I'll reduce the both of you to mere ashes!"Sensing the familiar aura steadily nearing the altar, the Demon God's heart laughed triumphantly.However, a languid voice suddenly intervened,"Quiet!"Following which, an overpowering force, emanating from Benjamin, suddenly descended, shattering the very core of the heart."AHH!"A scream echoed from within. Simultaneously, an ethereal figure, eyes filled with disbelief, turned towards the altar."What is this force?!"Feeli
Boom!Boom!Several blows in succession, and Benjamin had lost track of time. But at this moment, cracks began to appear on the wall before him. They spread and widened until finally, with a full-force punch, the wall collapsed. A vast space revealed itself, stretching out before his eyes.Here, Benjamin beheld a huge sacrificial altar, filling almost the entire space. Above the altar hung a heart. Though he could not ascertain from what creature it was taken, its appearance allowed him to sense an incredibly evil energy, pervading the entire space.Moreover, this evil energy made his mind reel slightly. Were it not for his strong will, Benjamin feared he would have been bewitched by the heart.Instantly, his face marked with caution, he retreated a few steps."This is truly bizarre? How could such an altar appear here?"But just then, stepping back some twenty meters, a sound of great astonishment suddenly came from behind him.Startled, Benjamin quickly turned to see the people who
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man with blonde hair and glasses, holding a laptop, arrived looking somewhat harried and sleep-deprived. He looked toward Red, placed his hand over his chest, and rapidly spoke.“Prince Red, why have you summoned me here? My research is on the brink of completion, needing only one final step. If there's nothing urgent, I would like to return and continue with my work.”After speaking, the middle-aged man seemed incredibly impatient, ready to turn and leave.Seeing this, Red felt slightly annoyed but did not show anger. Instead, his face bore a placating expression, and he hastily replied.“Mr. Steven, I genuinely have a very important matter that requires your assistance. Agat and Orange are in trouble in New Braum, and I want you to go there and bring them back. What do you think?”Red's attitude was extremely humble, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance and pride.However, Steven seemed not to care, his eyes sweeping the control room in a glan
However, Steven seemed uninterested, his eyes sweeping the control room before he spoke, a little annoyed.“Your Highness Red, such a trivial matter, and you call me here? If you feel overly bored, I can help you with some training time. Within the next twenty-four hours, I assure you that the time spent will not be wasted at all!”Hearing this, Red's eyes showed a hint of fear.Although the man was just a human, his strength was not particularly great. However, Steven's status in the kingdom was very special. He was a scholar, and his creativity was terrifying.Hundreds of years ago, when the kingdom of Autuman was just a small tribe on the planet Namec, their king, then a young man, luckily rescued a human, and this human was the middle-aged man before him, Steven.Harnessing the terrifying breadth of Steven's intellect, in less than a decade, Autuman evolved from a minor tribe, nestled in the wilderness of planet Namec, into a mighty empire. They conquered the entirety of Namec, an
Boom!Boom!Boom!Blood painted the sky, and countless pieces of metal debris littered the ground.A smirk formed on Benjamin's lips. He hadn't expected that after such a long slumber, its power had grown so immense.However, the sight of the scattered armor shards pained him.Such high-quality armor pieces, capable of enhancing a warrior's strength and providing incredible defense, were now in ruins. For someone of Benjamin's caliber, these armors might not pose much challenge, but if equipped by his soldiers, they would have been invaluable assets, exponentially amplifying their combat prowess.Although he felt a twinge of regret, Benjamin didn't blame Alan. Instead, he commended him."Alan, you did splendidly!""Chirp, chirp!"As Benjamin's praise graced his ears, a rush of exhilaration surged through Alan. In mere moments, his form swiftly contracted, taking on the delicate guise of a sparrow, which alighted on Benjamin's shoulder, its chirps melodious and relentless.Witnessing s
"Ha ha ha, I was merely jesting with you." he laughed with ease, his eyes dancing mischievously: "No need to take it so seriously. Anyway, feel free to examine it. It's now mine, and even if you wish, you cannot claim it."With a boisterous laugh, Benjamin, brimming with amusement, effortlessly tossed a ring towards her.Catching a glimpse of his action, a pang of surprise coursed through Fidelma. Still, she reached out, catching the item.Holding the ornate ring in her hand, she felt a strange force emanating from within. The intricate designs adorning it suggested an ancient aura. Fidelma could confidently deduce that this was a space treasure. Its grade was undoubtedly high, surpassing any artifact she had previously encountered in the annals or in the treasury of the Moonlight Religious Sect."Done examining?" His voice hinted at impatience: "If so, kindly return it."Watching Fidelma cradle the ring, almost reluctant to release it, a twitch of amusement played on Benjamin's lips.
Now, even though its headpiece had been severed, it was still far more complete than the other armors.Without hesitation, he approached, with a mere thought, his storage ring's light flared. The entire armor, along with the leader's corpse, was drawn into it.He then surveyed the surroundings once more, detecting no anomalies. Benjamin then proceeded towards Dermot's wooden house atop the hill."Boss, you're not hurt, are you?" asked Azaria, eyeing Benjamin's bloodstained appearance with a hint of concern.Benjamin glanced at him and shook his head."I'm fine; go rest. Tonight, there may be more to do. I'll handle it myself." he said, continuing straight to Dermot's bedroom.Upon seeing Benjamin's bloodied state, Irina suddenly rushed over, her face filled with alarm. She hastily grabbed his hand, her expression fraught with concern."You...you're alright?" she stammered.Seeing her worry, Benjamin merely shook his head without verbally responding. Meanwhile, Dermot emerged from the
Although puzzled, Benjamin refrained from questioning her outright. Instead, his gaze swept the room. Aside from scattered clothing and discarded food on the floor, nothing seemed amiss. It was logical. After all, someone fleeing in a hurry wouldn't leave traces behind."Where did the woman who was in your room go?" he inquired, his sudden question startling Irina, making her let out a soft gasp.At her reaction, Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze growing wary: "What did you ask?" she stammered, fear evident in her voice.Reiterating his query but with more firmness, he watched as Irina visibly shrank back, finally murmuring: "She...she said she had something to do and left. Can...can you not look at me like that? I'm truly scared."Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke, every word dripping with fear. Benjamin felt a pang of confusion but, before he could react, she threw herself at him, gripping him tightly: "Please don't go. I'm truly terrified. This place... I can't bear to