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2024-10-29 19:42:56The 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.
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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
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The King Kong suddenly crouched down and, after ensuring that the coast was clear, carefully uncovered a pile of rotting leaves. It dug out a large, milky-white egg about the size of a human head."By heavens, it really is a thief!" Maxwell whispered as he and Ethan hid behind a mound of dirt, their eyes glued to the scene.The King Kong cradled the egg in its hands and took a deep sniff, even licking it with its purple-red tongue as if savoring a fine wine."That King Kong is such a creep!" Maxwell grumbled. "Should we steal the egg?""No nonsense! I bet it's not easy for King Kong to eat that egg," Ethan whispered back, watching intently.The King Kong seemed to ponder for a moment before digging out two more identical eggs from the pile. Satisfied, it grabbed one in each hand and clamped the third between its arms, preparing to leave."This thing's going to eat all of them! That King Kong is so dishonest!" Maxwell's eyes were red with anger.Ethan raised an eyebrow, considering whe
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The violent wind wailed, and the bushes and branches where Ethan and Maxwell were hiding snapped all at once. Ethan looked up to see a colossal Shadow Varanus tail, akin to a mountain.Gulping nervously, Ethan's face changed color. How much force did this enraged Shadow Varanus have in a single swipe? At least tens of thousands of pounds, enough to break trees and shake mountains. If struck by this, there would be no doubt they would be crushed to pieces."Maxwell! Get down!" Ethan urgently pulled Maxwell down, both of them lying flat without dignity. They had barely touched the ground when they heard the roaring wind and snapping branches behind them. By the time they stood up again, the bushes and trees in front of them had been completely broken, as if a giant pair of scissors had sliced through them, leaving a mirror-like smooth surface at Ethan's waist level."Let's go!" Ethan's hair stood on end, as the Shadow Varanus's strength had completely taken him by surprise. He had thoug
Sovereign of Chaos Chapter 52: Sudden Intruder - Anthony
"Whoosh!"Ethan evaded, refusing to engage in a head-on collision with Shadow Varanus!Despite its terrifying attacks, Shadow Varanus was severely injured at this point, and they were in the mountains where trees and bushes provided cover for Ethan's evasive maneuvers. However, the creature's flaws were evident; its attacks were limited to biting and whipping its tail. Had it managed to land one of these blows, the battle could have ended, but would Ethan allow that to happen?Employing his full speed, Ethan was able to outpace Shadow Varanus, thanks to techniques like the "Swift Shadow Blade Technique," which improved agility and speed. How could Draw Blade Technique suffice if only the attack speed was fast but the agility slow?"Swoosh!"A flash of blade light!Shadow Varanus' neck was struck again, this time with a more brutal slash. Its once-impenetrable outer shell was shattered, revealing soft muscles beneath. Ethan's blade cut in nearly two inches deep, splattering his face wi
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With a swoosh, countless young men rushed forward, blocking Ethan's path. "Whoosh!" A flash of a blade appeared, slicing the throat of a youth standing in front of Ethan. Blood spurted several feet into the air, and with a gurgle, the severed head rolled down the hillside before coming to a halt. Even after falling, the eyes remained wide open in shock. Ethan didn't even spare a glance at the fallen youth. After one swift cut, he snatched the wooden token from the youth's body and tucked it into his bosom. "Maxwell! Don't linger in battle! Grab the Shadow Varanus eggs and run!" Ethan called out to Maxwell in a low voice, narrowly dodging a mallet strike from behind. "Understood!" Maxwell responded concisely, charging towards the location of the Shadow Varanus eggs near Anthony. Simultaneously, his Heaven-Shaking Hammer danced furiously, felling several opponents with every swing. Gasps and screams filled the air as Maxwell charged, resembling a tiger among sheep. The majority of
Sovereign of Chaos Chapter 54: Forcing You, So What?
"Swish! Swish!""Die!"Without a glance, Ethan's three swift slashes claimed the lives of the three individuals before him. Each stroke was quick, ruthless, and precise; a single slash to the throat. As the young men fell, their eyes wide with disbelief and unwillingness, they couldn't comprehend why Ethan was so relentless."Death to those who stand in my way!" Ethan declared indifferently, slashing twice more. Two more young men fell, clutching their throats.Ethan's hatred for these people was immeasurable. It was one thing to rob travelers along the Ruoshui River, but now they had tried to steal the hard-earned Shadow Varanus eggs he and Maxwell had acquired. Worse still, Maxwell had lost his life because of them!"Ah! Run, everyone! Ethan's gone mad!" Countless youths scattered in panic, with frantic cries ringing in the chaos."Right! Ethan's way too fast! He's been hiding his true strength all along!""Swish!"The flash of a blade appeared again."Northwestern King... save... s
Sovereign of Chaos Chapter 55: Mad Ethan
"Ah~~"Anthony's eyes flickered with a sinister red glow, narrowly avoiding the Moon-Slashing Sabers of two Ethans. Then, to Ethan's astonishment, he continued his frenzied flight!"What's with Anthony…" Ethan frowned, momentarily dumbstruck.Anthony's hair was disheveled, his clothes tattered. Closer inspection revealed his body seemingly enveloped in a faint red light, transforming into a red streak before vanishing from Ethan's view!"This speed…" Ethan was somewhat shocked. The transformed Anthony was even faster than himself after employing The Eight Mystical Metamorphoses, making it impossible to catch up.However, Ethan also noticed that as Anthony fled, his energy was rapidly diminishing. Clearly, using such sinister techniques took a significant toll on him, requiring a heavy price and not sustainable. Otherwise, Anthony wouldn't have abandoned Ethan to flee madly.But was it over just because Anthony had escaped?"Today, all of you present shall be buried with Maxwell! Not o
Sovereign of Chaos Chapter 56: Achieving A Breakthrough In Cultivation
"Swish!"Ethan grabbed a Shadow Varanus egg with his hand, clenching it tightly in his grip. He threw a casual punch at the egg with his right hand."Boom!""Huh, how can this eggshell be so tough?" Ethan raised an eyebrow, puzzled at the unscathed egg in his hand.He was shocked. His current power, even with a casual punch, carried a colossal force of over a thousand pounds. If he had encountered the young big cat in Stone Town's Storm Clan Village half a year ago, a single punch would have seriously injured it. Yet, such strength could not even break the shell of this egg?After pondering for a while, Ethan placed a Shadow Varanus egg on the ground and unsheathed his Moon-Slashing sword."Whoosh!"With a fierce slash, the eggshell cracked slightly, revealing a barely visible hairline fracture. Ethan frowned, then swiftly swung his sword twice more."Whoosh!""Whoosh!""Crack!"Finally, a finger-length crack appeared on the surface of the Shadow Varanus egg. Elated, Ethan held the eg
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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
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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
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"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
