In the myriad times he had been wronged at its paws, Benjamin had struggled fiercely to contain his wrath, yearning to capture and give the creature a taste of its own medicine. Yet, the speed of this Fiery Fox was truly unparalleled. Furthermore, the spatial realm that Benjamin had recently unveiled seemed to be utterly ineffective against it.As he watched the Fiery Fox gallop further away, nearing the cave's entrance, a shadow of despair descended upon Benjamin's heart."Could it be that I'll just let it escape thus?" he mused.Contemplating for a moment, Benjamin found himself powerless to pursue. However, before he could even muster an action, the entire cave was suddenly enveloped in ominous darkness. Swiftly from above, a magnificent blaze streaked down, headed straight for the Fiery Fox.Boom!A wave of intense heat radiated through the air. Even Benjamin could sense the rising temperature enveloping the surroundings.Caught off-guard, the Fiery Fox was directly hit by the fla
Having spoken his piece, Benjamin's attention drifted to the skies, still quite distant from the looming tower ahead.Thus, he signaled to Young Dragon and Young Naive: "Let’s move quickly to the tower. Home beckons!”For some inexplicable reason, Benjamin felt an unsettling emotion. He yearned to return to the cave and retrieve the spirit water from White Lotus or seek any remaining spirit fruits, but he decided to head swiftly towards the tower.Suddenly, the sky darkened and a torrential downpour enveloped him, catching him off guard. The rain was peculiar, evaporating instantly upon contact, producing a sizzling sound.As he watched his protective aura corroded by the relentless rain, dread consumed Benjamin. He sought shelter in a tree hollow.“Chirp... Chirp!”Young Naive and the two Fiery Foxes huddled together, seemingly apprehensive about the storm. The rain seemed to afflict them too, dampening Benjamin’s spirits even further.Luckily, the rain didn’t last. In a little over
While the Young Dragon's strength had evolved to an early stage of level five, equivalent to a grandmaster martial artist, this Mighty Bear was also a level five mythical beast. Moreover, its strength had peaked at level five, no less menacing than the White Tiger Benjamin had previously encountered.Thus, after receiving a blow from the bear, the Young Dragon was sent flying, crashing heavily into an ancient tree, causing leaves and branches to tremble violently."Damn it, how did this monster appear here?!"Seeing the Young Dragon being struck, panic surged in Benjamin's heart. However, he couldn't afford to be distracted, for his own opponent was formidable as well.Whoosh!Suddenly, an icy wind swept past, making Benjamin's entire being freeze in place. Following it was a gust of fetid air that approached rapidly from behind, its putridness almost making Benjamin recoil in disgust.Crash!The Wolf King, with astonishing swiftness, lunged, pinning Benjamin down with its massive cla
Meanwhile, the sinister mist, after penetrating his core, hurtled towards Benjamin's brain. Upon reaching its vicinity, its pace slackened. From the mist emerged creatures of the most peculiar form. Their size, much smaller than a strand of hair, rendered them nearly invisible to the naked eye.Yet, upon seeing Benjamin's brain, these entities, seemingly having found a delectable feast, became exceedingly agitated and hastened towards it.Boom!However, just as they made contact with Benjamin's brain, a powerful wave of spiritual energy shielded it, casting out more than half of the invaders.But the remaining entities appeared undeterred, rather they became even more frenzied, hurtling towards the protective barrier around Benjamin's brain.Suddenly, two beams of light manifested, revealing two figures within them. One was Benjamin, and the other was none other than the soul of the Holy Maiden.These manifestations were but the concentration of their spiritual energies. Benjamin had
Whether or not they comprehended his words was uncertain, but they persisted, pulling him towards some undisclosed location. After a moment's hesitation, with Young Naive in his arms and leaving Alan to guard Young Dragon, he followed the two creatures as they led him swiftly into the dense forest.Guided by the two small beings, it wasn’t long before Benjamin emerged from the woods to confront a towering cliffside. He couldn’t fathom why they had brought him here, but upon noticing several luminescent spots high on the cliff, astonishment lit his eyes.The smallest of the Fiery Foxes suddenly leaped up the cliff, pivoting to face Benjamin with a loud chirp.“Chirp... Chirp!”From its gesture, Benjamin quickly deduced that it beckoned him to follow.After a moment’s contemplation and sensing no imminent danger, he cautiously ascended the cliff with Young Naive cradled in his arms. Although the cliff was rather high, its gradient wasn't particularly steep. In just a few minutes, Benjam
"Roar!"Excitedly, Young Dragon gazed at Benjamin with deep reverence. It never imagined that just one herb from its master could have such miraculous effects.But as it attempted to draw closer for an affectionate gesture, Benjamin hastily stopped it."Stay back; I need to tend to my wounds."Benjamin had sustained various injuries, but in his quest to save Young Naive, he had prioritized seeking the healing herb.Now, with Young Naive awakened and Young Dragon's injuries mostly healed, Benjamin intended to consume a stalk of Luminous Grass himself.However, halfway through the action, he hesitated. His injuries, compared to Young Dragon and Young Naive, were relatively minor. To use such a potent healing herb for himself felt somewhat wasteful.After some thought, he returned the herb to his storage ring. Instead, he plucked a single leaf from it, chewing it gently.Immediately, a surge of pure energy flowed through him, rejuvenating his body, healing his wounds, and replenishing hi
Initially, these tribes were feeble and posed no threat to the rule of other powerful creatures.However, after several hundred thousand more years, the tribes multiplied, and the power of each tribe grew increasingly formidable. Even beings such as the Dragon's Physical Form or Ancient Phoenix began to harbor apprehensions.Because of this, a group of magical beasts, led by the four great beasts, decided to wage war against the Celestial Clan.This grand battle raged on for eight hundred years, with countless magical beasts slain. Even the four great beasts were annihilated by the Celestial Clan's four divine generals. In the end, the magical beast army was utterly defeated, and the Celestial Clan once again demonstrated its divine might, with no creature daring to offend them.Even the Dragon's Physical Form and the Ancient Phoenix began to submit, bowing to the Celestial Clan.It can be said that, after the four great beasts were exterminated, the Ancient Distant era entered a new
As these words reached Benjamin's ears, his brows furrowed in contemplation. Still, he held his silence, attentively listening to Venn's continued tale."Just over a fortnight ago, we chanced upon you and the young lady of the Broly lineage aboard a wooden vessel. You, Captain, were enveloped in a deep slumber, and the maiden bore many a wound. Initially, our men wished to bring you to our camp for healing. However, orders from the high command summoned you for inspection and scrutiny. This directive, impossible to refuse, labeled you as delusional, potentially harmful to those around. Thus, they've isolated you here, not in a mere infirmary, but a secretive research institution established some years prior, rumored to be Elmer's own brainchild. As of now, only Venn, Noam, and I have permission to communicate with you. So, should you wish to venture beyond these walls, I must, by duty, hinder your path."Reaching this point, Venn's voice wavered, his throat dry. Yet his gaze revealed
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