With a casual stance, Ethan swung his right hand, and a chilling flash of light passed by. A loud crack echoed as a tree trunk, as thick as two people's embrace, was chopped clean through.
The tree was sturdy, and its trunk was as thick as an adult's leg. Yet, Ethan wielded only a wooden sword.
Within the isolated space created by Beyond Heaven, there were no blacksmith shops and none of the bustling atmosphere found in Stone Town's markets. Despite over a hundred thousand people residing in the mountains, the place was eerily quiet. It felt as if they had returned to a primordial wilderness, save for the occasional glimpses of birds soaring in the sky or the rust
"Heh..." Ethan spat out another mouthful of blood and coldly stared at the three approaching men.These three were formidable opponents, definitely experts of the Strong Blood Realm with a cultivation level above the seventh layer. Moreover, they were triplets who could communicate telepathically. With lightning-fast thoughts, Ethan considered his strategies.Usually, Ethan would be confident in fighting three opponents at once. But now, he had been caught off guard and struck by a heavy hammer. His back was stained with blood, and his clothes were sticky. Every time he tried to use his strength, a piercing pain shot through him, limiting his power to about 50%."Whoosh."Ethan drew his blade, dodged the one-armed youth's thunderous hammer, and immediately launched a fierce attack on the third brother, who was raising his stone hammer to strike.Ethan was well aware that the strongest among the three should be the one-armed youth. Despite losing an arm, his power was not to be underes
Gritting his teeth, Ethan tied some grass ropes to the soles of his shoes for traction and gently leaped onto the Ruoshui Bridge."Creak"The bridge swayed slightly as a few youths ahead turned to glance at Ethan before continuing to stagger forward.The bridge, slanting across the Ruoshui River, seemed never-ending. Traveling at their current pace would take at least a fortnight, with food and water supplies required en route. Falling into the river meant certain death, as if walking the path to the underworld.
Jasmine's strength appeared immense as she effortlessly hauled Ethan and his companion up. This only fueled Ethan's curiosity about her identity. Watching her hoist them onto the metal platform, her delicate frame remained steady, a stark contrast to her timid demeanor."Thank you, Miss Jasmine," Ethan said with a smile, walking side by side with her while a young boy with a tigerish appearance trailed closely behind.They traversed the narrow Ruoshui Bridge together, and those ahead hastily made way, as if intimidated by some unseen force."No...it's nothing," Jasmine murmured, her head down. She b
"Maxwell? He knows Maxwell?" 10010, following behind Ethan, looked at him with a mix of surprise and excitement, speeding up to keep pace.In a matter of moments, Ethan covered a distance of 200 yards. To the cautious youngsters crossing Ruoshui River, his speed was nothing short of astonishing. He was practically jogging on level ground.As they moved forward, Ethan noticed the crowd growing larger and denser. Eventually, the bridge was so packed with people that there was hardly any room to stand. Countless heads filled his view, creating a sea of black.The clamor of cursing, swearing, and indign
Anthony's right hand grasped three stones, flicking his wrist with a flourish. Whizz! Whizz! Whizz! The stones flew in a triangular formation towards Maxwell and Ethan, deliberately avoiding Jasmine.When a master makes a move, their skill is evident. Anthony was no ordinary youth like Big Ears; the sharp sound of the stones piercing the air could be heard even from a distance. If one were to look closely, they would notice a faint glow surrounding Anthony. This glow was indicative of a Strong Blood Realm, at least at the ninth level."Hmph!" Ethan's eyes turned cold as he unsheathed his wooden sword, deflecting the three stones with two swift strikes. Although his movement was restricted on the narrow bridge, with one wrong step leading to a deadly fall into the Ruoshui River, Ethan managed to repel the fast-flying stones. However, the wooden sword now bore three irregular notches – a sign of its inherent weakness.At the same time, Big Ears and the other youths began hurling more
"Splash~"Anthony's group hurried away, vanishing from sight in an instant. The crowd on the opposite bank of the Ruoshui River erupted into commotion."They're gone!""Truly worthy of the Eastern King! Even Anthony has to give her a wide berth!" A young man gazed at Jasmine's slender figure, his eyes filled with awe.Many youths on the bridge had not known Jasmine before, but her display of power left an indelible impression. They now recognized her as the gentle and unassuming girl
The night was calm, with neither rain nor wind. The silvery moon hung high in the sky, its light streaming through the towering ancient trees and illuminating the broken ruins of an old temple, where countless shadows intermingled.The ancient temple was in ruins, with only one collapsed hall remaining. Rubble and broken tiles littered the ground, and even the earthen walls were overgrown with several feet of wild grass. Clearly, this had been a desolate temple for quite some time.In front of the hall, on a relatively clean patch of ground, Ethan and Maxwell sat facing each other. A bonfire blazed between them, with Ethan intently roasting a chicken over the makeshift wooden frame.
Days passed in the blink of an eye, and half a year had elapsed since their entrance to the Stele of Awakening.According to the red-robed elder, they needed to collect 500 wooden tokens within five years and bring them to Twilight Mountain. Time had already consumed a tenth of their deadline, and they hadn't obtained a single token! A creeping sense of urgency began to spread. In the past six months, they'd grown accustomed to witnessing brutal fights over the wooden tokens, and Ethan and Maxwell both felt the pressure.Twilight Mountain appeared not too distant, a looming, hazy peak that pierced the clouds, easily recognizable. However, as the saying goes, "a watched mountain never boils"; numerous mountains separated them, with countless peaks and valleys making the journey far more challenging than Ethan had initially believed.Spring blossomed in March, with new buds sprouting from the towering trees. On this fine day, a gentle breeze rustled through the forest, and the purple su