Ethan's pupils contracted slightly.Purple-red robes, an icy expression, hands clasped behind his back. The assassin's eyes gazed at Ethan indifferently, as if looking at a dead object."We're from the same Beyond Heaven organization. There's no need for this, right?" Ethan said somewhat stiffly. This purple-robed assassin was truly formidable to have escaped from Dylan Foster and over a hundred Bone Sacrifice cultivators and tracked Ethan here!"Hand over the spiritual stone manor or die!" the assassin stated coldly.Ethan's heart lurched but his expression remained calm. "The manor? Wasn't it taken by you?"The assassin sneered. "Still pretending? I returned and saw the large hole in the chamber only you entered.""So you've condemned me," Ethan smiled casually, seemingly nonchalant as he donned the Heaven-Breaking Boxing Set from his bracelet. At the same time, the 21 black bottles were at the ready.Clearly, this wouldn't end well. A fight to the death was the only option. Althou
Jasmine moved swiftly with Ethan in tow, instantly shooting up thousands of feet into the air as they desperately fled.This was Ethan's first time flying. Face pale, he looked down at the dizzying view below. Wind roared in his ears and rivers and mountains raced by at blinding speed. But Ethan had no mind to appreciate the scenery now."Hmph, want to escape?" The assassin's mouth curved into a cold smile as he gave chase, easily gaining on them.Clearly faster while carrying another person, the gap between the three in the sky quickly closed."How many times has Jasmine saved me now? When did I, Ethan, become this useless..." Ethan smiled self-deprecatingly, glancing at Jasmine beside him.Her waist-length hair whipped wildly in the wind. Jasmine bit her lip anxiously, face tense and drenched in fragrant sweat from the exertion of high-speed flight with a passenger. The strain on her was immense."We can't get away. He must die!" Ethan said via spirit communication after a period of
"Hmm?" The assassin whirled, slicing both incoming whips. His gaze lingered intently on the woman.As long as Jasmine lived, he had no chance of killing Ethan.Jasmine's eyes were resolute, not speaking as endless blue ribbons lashed out frenziedly at the assassin.This was almost her sole means of attack. The blue whips weren't spiritual weapons, just ordinary silk. For her, swords and blades were unfamiliar. Only the blue ribbons came naturally. Her interspatial ring contained vast reserves.Trails of blue light danced under the night sky atop the peak, interspersed with countless streaks of crimson sword glows.After consuming a pill, the assassin's severed arm had stopped bleeding. Losing a limb didn't impact him much as his onslaught remained incredibly fierce.Jasmine's lovely face was ghostly pale as she struggled to defend.With the moon not full tonight, her thin blue bloodline was inactive, only awakening under the full moon. Once stirred, the blue bloodline granted near in
"Who's there?" The assassin in purple robes froze, his body stiffening.Another person was here that even he did not notice. The thought sent chills down the assassin's spine. Though he could not use Spiritual Awareness in this place, the more skilled one was, the sharper their senses remained.Hearing the sigh from atop the mountain where he lay collapsed, Ethan struggled to open his eyes. He thought he saw a middle-aged man, one who seemed vaguely familiar, before sinking into unconsciousness once more.Ethan's injuries were too grievous.At the peak of the great mountain, the assassin's horrified gaze landed upon the sudden manifestation of a figure, or rather, the ghostly image of one.The man appeared to be in his mid-thirties, tall and broad-shouldered, with long black hair spilling over his shoulders. Though his features were rugged and distinct, his eyes held a profound, ageless melancholy.If Ethan still had the strength to open his eyes, he would have recognized this apparit
They flew swiftly for half an hour. Jasmine and Ethan, soaring through the void, suddenly felt a heavy jolt, as if their kite strings had been cut, and they plummeted at high speed."What's happening?" Ethan's face turned pale. If they were to fall from this towering void, even with the relatively soft ground within the Azure Dragon's incarnation, they would still be smashed into a pulp."I... I don't know," Jasmine exclaimed, hastily stabilizing her divine form, and the two of them descended slowly to the ground.The ground was crimson, and as they stepped on it, it felt soft, like the innards of the Azure Dragon's incarnation.Looking ahead, they saw a large blood-red lake, about ten miles in diameter. The viscous blood-colored water emitted bubbles and a hazy heat, with waves of scorching air reaching them even when they approached the lake."This lake is actually forbidden to fly over," Ethan pondered. They were likely approaching a vital part of the Azure Dragon's incarnation, an
Jasmine was truly one of a kind!Ethan felt a deep sense of powerlessness. He truly did not know how Jasmine had survived these past twenty years!One could say she was foolish - yet when her blue blood awoke, she became ruthlessly efficient.But one could also say she was clever - though did she really seem so? Naive and ignorant in matters of men and women.She had moments of innocence and charm, as well as stubbornness that made one's heart ache. And times of foolishness that made one want to scream in frustration.Now was one of those times Ethan wanted to scream.Ethan was at a loss for words. All he could do was brush her small hand away and hold her tighter as he swam faster.His manhood was already standing at attention. Ethan was no saint - the longer they stayed pressed together, the greater his urge grew.Fortunately the Blood Lake was not too long for Ethan and Jasmine. After about half an hour...Splash!In the center of the lake, Ethan finally noticed a blood-red glow up
"From now on, we're even." Ethan licked his lips, his gaze vacant.That's right, they were even now.From the moment Jasmine chose to enter the right passage, they had become even.Ethan did not resent Jasmine. In Ethan's eyes, it was normal for Jasmine to choose to enter the right passage. Ethan was not so self-important as to expect a woman he had known for half a year to sacrifice her life for him, even though Jasmine may have held some affection for him.Ultimately, it was just mutual goodwill. Ethan felt more indebted to Jasmine - along the way, she had helped him far too much. Ethan was someone who understood favors given and received. Towards enemies, he showed no mercy, but towards friends, he was not overly dramatic. Rather, he would remember them in his heart and repay them through action. In life, Ethan rarely owed anything to anyone, but with Jasmine, he owed too much.And now they were even. If they met again, they would be strangers."Heh." Ethan felt a slight tightness
"This is my heart," Azure Myst said lightly, as if speaking of an unrelated matter. His heart! This was actually the heart, Azure Dragon's heart!Ethan's face paled slightly. No matter what, he had never imagined this mountain of blood was Azure Dragon's heart. It wasn't shock at the size of the heart, but rather...Azure Dragon was dead. How could his heart survive detached from his body for millions of years?It was common knowledge that the ancient Azure Dragon had perished. The Azure Myst before him was just Azure Dragon's remnants. Since Azure Myst said this mountain of blood was his heart, then it must be the heart of the ancient Azure Dragon himself, otherwise why would he say so?Ethan stared wide-eyed at the mountain of blood, still struggling to believe it.First Azure Dragon, then ancestor, then Azure Dragon's heart - this series of unheard of bizarre events left Ethan rooted dumbly on the spot. Azure Myst paid no attention to Ethan's reaction. He gently waved a hand at t
Juan Baker flipped his right hand and a pitch-black spear appeared.Ethan's gaze had been fixed on Juan Baker and his son the entire time. The instant Juan moved, Ethan realized his intent."You despicable old codger! Don't you dare!" Ethan was so shocked he nearly jumped out of his skin. If Juan Baker had targeted Ethan himself, he wouldn't have batted an eyelid no matter how powerful his opponent was. After all, Ethan's mental resilience was beyond ordinary and with the ancient Azure Dragon's restorative abilities, conventional attacks posed no threat.But for Juan Baker to make a move against Lily was going too far! And it just so happened to be Ethan's Achilles heel!Juan Baker gave a cold smile. Without hesitation, he whipped his right hand down to hurl the spear!At the same time, Ethan sped towards Lily as swiftly as he could.Originally two hundred yards separated Ethan and Lily, but in this life-or-death moment, he seemed even faster than usual. Incredibly, he managed to rus
"Ethan, do you really think you can bully the Baker family so easily?" Juan Baker's face was ashen, utterly humiliated in front of all the major families of Mistwood County. Having his future son-in-law killed and his guest official beheaded right in front of everyone, how could the Baker family continue to hold their standing in Mistwood County if they did not regain some face?Ethan's expression was impassive as his gaze swept over the core members of the Baker family present in the grand hall. Of them all, only four gave him slight pause.Including Juan Baker and his third son Ralph Baker, there were just five Bone Sacrifice practitioners. And now, only four remained after Ethan's handiwork. Such a force was inferior even compared to the Martin family of Hampshire County. Ethan had no patience for idle chatter. He immediately unleashed the Eight Mystical Metamorphoses, his original form and his clone charging at Juan Baker in unison.Speed was paramount. Ethan was currently only a
In the hall, all the "dignitaries" like Anna Patterson and Allan Long watched Ethan and Maxwell with odd expressions, clearly sensing their malicious intent. Yet no one had expected someone to actually crash the Baker family's joyous occasion.For rivals like Anna Patterson, nothing would be better than ruining the Baker family's big day, or even causing their total downfall. So for the moment, all was silent as they waited to see what would unfold.An eerie quiet. Joseph closed his eyes regretfully. He knew of the feelings between his daughter and Ethan, and rather approved of the boy. But his arrival was just too late, and the timing was wrong...After over seven years, Ethan's appearance had changed somewhat, but Charles still recognized him and kept signaling urgently for Ethan to leave quickly.Ethan ignored him completely, back ramrod straight, eyes empty of emotion as he scanned the Baker crowd.Beside him, Maxwell loomed tall and bulky, standing out in the crowd like a crane
"You...you..." Joseph was nearing eighty. Such provocation was too much for him and his face flushed crimson as he gasped for breath."Father!" Charles hurriedly supported Joseph, gently patting his back to help him calm down. "Grandfather!" Lily's hair was disheveled, tears instantly filling her eyes....The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month was an auspicious date, at least for the millions of ordinary folk in Mistwood County.Everyone knew this was the joyous wedding day of the Baker family's third young master. Though he already had two wives and concubines, how eminent was the Baker family? The undisputed overlord of Mistwood County, even lording over nearby counties--their might was undisputed.The Baker family was worthy of being called the overlords of Mistwood County. Their extravagant welcoming convoy stretched over fifteen miles, handing out large festive cash gifts to all they met--not just any gifts either, but ten taels of silver per person!Many eyed the money cove
"Two celestial beings..." Lily's lovely face paled and she instinctively drew closer to the ice sculpture.The loud commotion also woke the just-risen Charles, Joseph and the rest. Soon--The main hall doors opened and the Joseph family streamed out, from Charles and Joseph down to the servants, staring curiously at the Baker entourage and the glittering array of treasures before them.Many had never seen such wealth in their lives! Just the gold ingots alone filled three huge chests. That was not even counting the obviously expensive jewelry and other gifts.Filling chests with gold ingots--how rich did one have to be?Likely enough...to buy half the streets in Stone Town!Joseph's brows twitched slightly. "Young Master Baker, what is the meaning of this?"It was normal to offer betrothal gifts, but gifts of such extravagance were no ordinary matter. Despite his advanced years, Joseph's eyesight remained sharp. He knew well the sheer quantity of gold, silver and jewels laid out befor
Lily gazed at the ice sculpture, lost in thought, barely registering her father's words.Charles stepped forward and sat down cross-legged beside his daughter. "Speaking of that Ethan boy, he really is pitiable. Losing his parents early, and his only grandfather murdered too. Seven years ago he finally avenged his grandfather by killing Caleb, but then got taken away by some mysterious youth. No word since--such a shame."He sighed regretfully. The image of that teenager chopping wood behind their hill seven or eight years ago was still vivid in his mind. Charles had liked Ethan quite a bit. At the time, many talented local youths had been vying for Lily's affection, yet he had favored Ethan, even hoping to match him with his daughter. But unexpectedly..."Father, enough." Lily turned her head slightly, revealing a face that could bring kingdoms to ruin. But looking closely, her beautiful eyes held a deep weariness.Seven years--how many such spans are granted in a mortal lifetime? Se
An hour later. The rain grew heavier, coming down in sheets. The dark sky heralded an early nightfall in this gloomy downpour. The Inn of No Worries had long since closed, and the main street was now sparsely populated, with only a few swaying lanterns barely clinging to their poles in the wind and rain.Under the torrential rain's dilution, the traces of the Fountain of Time's poison had completely faded away. As Ethan strode through the ankle-deep water on the street, it splashed out around his steps.A hundred or so yards across from the Inn of No Worries, a bulky figure stood under the eaves of a dilapidated house, hands hanging loosely at his sides. Drenched by the raging storm, he seemed unfazed, standing motionless as the rainwater streamed down his face through gaps in the broken roof tiles."Maxwell? Your hands...they're healed?" From afar, Ethan immediately recognized Maxwell and grinned, hurriedly splashing through the standing water toward him.Maxwell's lips trembled and
The assassin in purple robes stepped forward to flip over Ethan's "corpse", intending to seize Ethan's Azure Myst.But at that moment--Suddenly! Ethan's eyes shot open as the Azure Dragon shard materialized in his hand, stabbing into the assassin's left and right thighs in rapid succession!"Pfft!""Pfft!"Blood gushed wildly as holes appeared in both of the assassin's legs. His expression changed dramatically as he was jolted awake. Ethan pounced forward, gripping the assassin's thighs tightly, stabbing the Azure Dragon shard again and again into his legs! Ethan knew clearly that a Beyond Heaven core assassin of this caliber likely had some kind of spiritual armor for protection. A direct stab to the heart might not take him down in one blow. In an instant, the assassin's legs were pierced four or five times. The extreme sharpness of the Azure Dragon shard rendered his legs basically useless. The assassin's face was sinisterly dark. He did indeed have spiritual armor--a mid-gra
"I must make him come down," Ethan's icy gaze swept over the water pooling on the ground. The rainwater mixed with a drop of Fountain of Time. Although constantly being washed and diluted by the rain, it had not yet fully dispersed and was still extremely toxic!Because of the Fountain of Time, Ethan's movable space was very limited right now. While the purple-robe could float freely in the void, under such circumstances this battle was unwinnable!Ethan flung an initial stage spear towards the purple-robe in the void. He still had tens of thousands of such spears in reserve in his Azure Myst. For offensive means, as a peak Meridian Training expert Ethan could only do this much against Bone Sacrifice Realm and above enemies.Weakened over thousands of yards of space, the spear's power had greatly diminished. The purple-robe casually waved his hand, deflecting the spear aside. It could not harm him whatsoever.Ethan flipped his hand, taking out a night pot emanating a faint azure glow