"It is indeed those demon kin. However, the strength of this foe is not too overwhelming. Furthermore, their powers are somewhat unique. Instead of wielding demonic energy, they used armor to combat you?"As she spoke, she cast a peculiar glance at Benjamin. Yet, he did not retort."Well then, if they are here, let them come. The Celestial Palace is already in ruins, and there isn't much spiritual essence left here. I just hope they are not here in pursuit of those monstrous creatures. Should they be unleashed, not just this world, but half of the universe might be in peril."With these words, her form rapidly dissipated, merging into the Celestial Palace. Benjamin floated above the sea, his face marked by deep contemplation."When the water rises, the dam stands tall; when soldiers approach, generals block their way. After all, I am no pushover."Collecting his emotions, Benjamin softly waved, absorbing the Phoenix Burning Foot into his being. With haste, he rocketed forward, becomin
At present, seeing that the maiden could potentially locate the Ancient Battlefield, Benjamin's anxiety began to dissipate. The Connor family, for all their prominence, didn't truly know its location. All he had were inklings from their speculations. With the sudden emergence of the demon clan, Benjamin felt a pressing urgency. Hence, he considered entering the Ancient Battlefield, hoping to break through his current limits. Perhaps even gathering resources to nurture more experts. Only then could he ensure the safety of those around him. “Indeed, time is of the essence. I believe we should hasten our quest for the Ancient Battlefield. Lest the demon clan approaches, with only your present strength, self-preservation remains dubious.” Hearing the maiden's urgency, a frown creased Benjamin's brow. Yet, after a brief contemplation, he found her words sensible and nodded in agreement. “Very well, please wait for a moment. I shall make preparations, and then we can head to the Ancient B
Hearing the name of the creature assailing their convoy, Sophie felt a chill run down her spine. Yet, in front of her subordinates, she remained calm and composed: "Continue onward. If we cannot vanquish it directly, find ways to repel it. We are nearing the Ancient Battlefield, there's no turning back!”Hearing her command, the man hesitated briefly before nodding in acknowledgment: "Yes, Miss.” And with that, he hurriedly departed. Sophie turned her gaze towards Benjamin, her face revealing traces of regret: "I sincerely apologize. Our oversight has disrupted your meditation.”Benjamin shook his head with a gentle smile: "It's alright. After all, I rely on your ship to reach this destination. A slight interruption in my practice isn't a huge concern.” He then retreated to his chamber, not mentioning the recent commotion on deck.However, the less Benjamin alluded to it, the more awkward Sophie felt. Yet, her immediate concern was the maritime monster's attack. She had to return to h
"It's coming!"From the deep abyss, a mammoth shadow began to emerge, its grandeur dwarfing their ship which now appeared as nothing more than a child's plaything. The enormous creature lifted the vessel high into the air, almost a hundred meters off the water's surface."We're doomed!"This singular thought resonated within every soul on board.With a deafening roar, a colossal tail whipped out from the depths, smashing the ship to smithereens. Even the fearless Uncle Leon couldn't suppress a cry: "God of War, please protect the young miss!"Silence reigned, and calm slowly returned to the once turbulent sea. Only Benjamin and Sophie remained, wide-eyed and stupefied, witnessing the aftermath."What on earth was that?" Sophie's voice quivered."How would I know?" replied Benjamin, his voice noticeably weak.Had he not acted swiftly, pulling Sophie into the air, both would've undoubtedly shared the fate of the sailors."What do we do now?" After an unknown span of time, Sophie finally
"Benjamin! Benjamin! Where are you? Are you alright?"Just then, Sophie's voice pierced through the fog, reaching his ears. His face momentarily registered shock, then with a fleeting glance, he found himself surrounded by a dense mist, rendering directions indiscernible."What on earth happened?"For the first time, the gravity of the situation dawned upon Benjamin. Enveloped in fog, he couldn't see anything beyond a few meters."Senior, senior! Are you there?"The heavy ambiance weighed him down. Desperate, he yelled out, hoping for a response. But silence reigned, leaving Benjamin no choice but to proceed in search of a way out.Whizz!Just as he covered a few hundred meters, a sharp sound grazed his ear. Almost immediately, an arrow hurtled toward him. Drawing upon his swiftness, he deflected the projectile. But as soon as one threat was averted, a barrage of arrows filled the air.Whizz!Whizz!Whizz!From all directions, arrows zoomed towards him.Witnessing the onslaught, Benja
"Argh!"The adversary's agonizing scream tore through the silence as Benjamin zipped forward, aiming a powerful punch at the brute's chest.Crunch!The giant's sternum gave way to Benjamin's might. The towering frame was sent hurtling, crashing into a tree a good nine or ten meters away.This spectacle made all eyes of the unfamiliar crowd fixate on Benjamin. Yet, a voice from their leader soon thundered."Human, you shouldn't be here. This is sacred land, not meant for the likes of your feeble kind!"As he spoke, his body radiated an eerie green glow. Immediately following, a stream of light emerged, rushing towards the once downed giant.To Benjamin's astonishment, the behemoth stirred and effortlessly rose, eyes brimming with wild intent, fixated on him. Not a scar or blemish remained, his wrist as intact as if nothing had ever transpired."How can this be?!"For a moment, Benjamin's eyes widened in disbelief, his features contorted in sheer bewilderment."Fool, don't engage these
Benjamin, of course, remained oblivious to the sorcerer's machinations. As the distance to the altar rapidly decreased, a growing tension pervaded his heart.Then, as he was a mere few meters from the altar, a formidable roar erupted from within it."Roar!"Hearing this, terror was evident in Alan's eyes. The bird swiftly descended. Even Benjamin, who ordinarily could command the creature through their bond, found himself powerless. His own psyche was tinged with panic."What manner of beast emits such a terrifying roar?"As he pondered this, a burst of light emanated from the altar. Taken aback, Benjamin's eyes widened in horror."What in the heavens?!"Slowly emerging from the altar was a gargantuan figure, a bizarre fusion of human and serpent, boasting a pair of skeletal wings. Recognition flashed across Benjamin's face.For he was all too familiar with this monster. Its terrifying visage towered over ten meters high, its serpentine tail extending another ten or twenty meters. Its
The sound of the wind tearing past alerted Benjamin, his eyes widening in disbelief. He had not imagined the Raccoon to be adept in using such weaponry, and such a colossal log at that!Yet, time was not on Benjamin's side. As the massive trunk approached, he dodged with alacrity.Crash!But even as Benjamin evaded the Raccoon's blow and struggled to regain his stance, the Raccoon, with lightning agility, leaped forth, closing the distance in a mere few bounds.Thud!The Raccoon's gargantuan fist slammed the earth, sending Benjamin spiraling away, tumbling across the ground.Yet, an overwhelming force, akin to a tornado, then engulfed him, giving him the sensation of being swept away. Reacting instantly, Benjamin raised his arms in defense.Boom!The impact caused the ground beneath him to sink, his arms numbing with pain, the bones seemingly shattered.Benjamin's heart raced with fear. Without wasting a moment, he tried to leap to his feet.However, this Raccoon, in terms of reaction
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