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?"
Despite its soaring altitude, almost grazing the clouds, the phoenix's speed rivalled specialized aircraft, covering five hundred meters every second. Within moments, the sprawling cityscape unfolded beneath Benjamin."This pace?" He mused, the shrinking city rendering him momentarily speechless.Beside him, a smug satisfaction graced Miranda's countenance. Truth be told, the phoenix wasn't hers but a legacy from an ancestor, once used for the celestial travels of ancient sages. However, as of now, procuring a second such phoenix would be a tall order for the entire Heavenly Opportunity Sect.After all, such marvels require a special energy source to operate. Known as spirit stones, only the rarest of them, the premium-grade ones, can power it.Currently, Miranda's reserve of these stones was dwindling, especially the premium ones which were becoming rarer. Such expenditure weighed heavily on her heart.However, the importance of this journey, ensuring Benjamin's timely inheritance of
Within the elder brother's heart was a profound confidence that Benjamin would not dare to strike him down.However, Benjamin did not waste words. Instantly, his grip tightened, and a surge of energy erupted from his body, causing the elder brother's face to become pale, his eyes filled with fear."Second elder, save me!"But at this moment, the second elder dared not move. Benjamin's terrifying aura had filled him with trepidation.Finally, Miranda could not hold back and hurriedly urged: "Benjamin, this is Celestial Peak, not a foreign land. If you kill the elder brother, it will be difficult for me to explain to the sect master."Hearing Miranda's counsel, Benjamin merely cast a fleeting glance her way. Moments later, his piercing gaze settled once more upon elder brother."Tell me, who gave you the audacity to berate me?"Deep within Benjamin's eyes, a chilling aura emanated, causing a tremor of fear in elder brother's heart. The latter could scarcely fathom how a mere early-stage
Upon witnessing this figure, Benjamin's eyes slightly narrowed. Concurrently, Uriah subtly signaled with his hand. Instantaneously, a lightning platform started to manifest right beneath them.Witnessing the lightning platform rising from the ground, Benjamin couldn't help but inwardly gasp in awe. However, the sword-wielding youth swiftly jumped onto the platform, his emotionless eyes fixated on Benjamin, declaring,“I am a sword cultivator, and never before has anyone compelled me to draw my sword. You shall not be an exception.”As these words flowed, Howard Lee's demeanor remained remarkably composed, as if he were merely recounting an undeniable truth.To this, Benjamin did not voice any objection. On the contrary, his gaze upon Howard Lee held a touch of intrigue."How serendipitous, I too am a swordsman. Albeit, my blade is a tad shorter. In a moment, I hope you can withstand a few of my moves."Finishing his declaration, Benjamin drew a short sword from his belt. In reality, i
The moment Howard made his move, his silhouette vanished, only to be replaced by a shadowy figure that emerged right behind him.Yet, it was as if Howard had eyes on the back of his head; he swiftly unsheathed his blade, directing it towards the looming shadow.As his sword swung out, the very air seemed to shift, a furious wind howling forth. Even Benjamin felt his escape routes being sealed off. Furthermore, an overpowering sword aura bore down on him, rendering his blood cold and causing his heart to momentarily skip a beat.But just as the blade reached him, Benjamin's form once again vanished, leaving behind only an ephemeral afterimage.Boom!With the might of a tidal wave, Howard's blade effortlessly carved a deep, half-foot trench into the arena floor, extending over ten feet in length.But then, a mix of astonishment and fear took over Howard's features. He couldn't fathom how Benjamin could be several times faster than his own swift blade strike."Impossible?!"Suddenly sens
Time seemed to blur, and just as Benjamin closed his eyes to rejuvenate, Uriah's voice resounded once more."We're here!"At this proclamation, Benjamin slowly opened his eyes. Although he had only rested for a short while, he felt a significant surge in his power.Before him stood a lavish palace, its entrance adorned with a golden plaque. While the script was ancient, Benjamin instantly recognized it: this was the Legacy Hall that Uriah had spoken of."Time to descend. No one except those with the Divine Seal can enter here. Although I'm the sect leader of Heavenly Opportunity Sect, even I cannot just walk into this place. So, Benjamin, you'll need to enter on your own. But don't worry, I've been inside once before. It's absolutely safe."Without waiting for a reply, Uriah gently waved, and Benjamin was swiftly set down in front of the palace gates.Glancing back at Uriah, Benjamin's eyes held a hint of reproach, but Uriah seemed unperturbed. With casual grace, he said: "Proceed. I
Benjamin's barrage of questions seemed to perplex the ethereal figure slightly. However, without dallying, he answered candidly."Legacy Hall, as its name suggests, is where the legacies of the founding ancestors are stored. Moreover, this place can only pass on its legacy once. Unless the recipient perishes, returning the legacy, the hall cannot be accessed again."Benjamin silently nodded, comprehending the explanation. Undeterred, the ethereal figure continued, elucidating the hall's mysteries."I am uncertain if that particular individual ever mentioned the Heavenly Opportunity Sect to you. Yet, millennia ago, our Heavenly Opportunity Sect stood proud among the ten major sects of this world, ranking shoulder-to-shoulder with the Celestial Palace. Our legacy is as vast as the seas, encompassing treasures that the external realm could scarcely contain—like the art of divination and fate determination. This is but one of our most pivotal inheritances. Moreover, techniques like artifa
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