"You contemptible scoundrel!" Edward exclaimed in fury."Let me enlighten you, my friend, that villainy is the currency of the vile. As a member of the Gluttony Gang, I'll pull out all the stops to achieve my goals. I only lament my sneak attack earlier did not succeed," Peter sneered with an icy grin.In a twist of fate, Edward found that Peter was wielding a rugged, serrated Tactical Field Knife, also known as TFK, its blade broad and unyielding. He lunged at Edward with a swift overhead strike. Edward, knowing better than to engage in a direct confrontation, instinctively recoiled, narrowly evading Peter's aggressive assault.However, Peter was relentless. He swiftly followed up with a high kick, the dagger concealed in his boot hissing through the air.With the empowerment of weapons, Peter became an unrelenting force, forcing Edward to retreat step by step.Evelyn, pacing frantically on the sidelines, was at a loss for how to aid Edward.Edward continued his tactical retreat unti
In the heat of battle, Edward's resolve remained unyielding, refusing to reveal any chinks in his armor. With lightning speed, he harnessed the inner fire of his vital energy, summoning the Phoenix Strike from the depths of his being.In an awe-inspiring display, he unleashed a searing ball of flame from his very palm, an audacious gambit to thwart the relentless assault of the adversary's ice sword.The clash of elements painted the battlefield, where fire and ice waged an exquisite dance, transforming the hall into an inferno of blazing passion and glacial resolve.Benson, the loyal right-hand man, couldn't contain his admiration."Big Brother, I've been saying it all along, this kid's got more tricks up his sleeve than a magician at a circus. Look at him conjuring fire out of thin air."The so-called big brother, a figure shrouded in mystique and authority, dismissed the accolades with a curt rebuke."Enough, Benson. How many times have I told you to call me Bellum?""Sorry, Big Br
"End him, Peter," Bellum hissed through gritted teeth, "he's the one who took you down a short while ago. Tear him into pieces!”Summoned back from the abyss, Peter now spoke with an eerie chilly tone, "Go to hell with me, Edward." His trembling timbre had the power to make one's blood run cold.Suddenly, Evelyn felt a shiver crawl up her spine, her voice thick with apprehension as she warned Edward, "Keep your wits about you, Edward; my instincts are in a knot.""Have no fear," Edward reassured her, his eyes locking onto hers, "I won't go down without a fight. This is just the opening scene of a blockbuster thriller."With those words, Edward burst into the same old song, belting out the familiar tune of "Twinkle, twinkle, little star."Once more, Edward's celestial battalion materialized, conjuring a starry canopy above the hall, where stars gleamed and the angelic voices of children echoed through the air."Our master has bestowed upon us a fresh mission. Let's uncover the identity
Once again, he got another man of his and threw him to block the goldening lighting once again mercilessly. Before long, his man was electrocuted to death once again.Horrified, his other men did not want to die a grisly death and instinctively, they quickly retreated to the place where his so-called big brother could not reach them.Edward's golden lightning continued its relentless pursuit of Bellum, packing a powerful punch. Despite his inability to enlist any of his underlings to intercept the advancing golden lightning, he had no choice but to confront the impending danger head-on."Damn it!" he cursed once more, frustration etched across his face.He desperately sought to evade the golden lightning's onslaught, but time seemed to be slipping away, and it appeared he was on the brink of being struck. In this tense moment, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a tiny object, shouting,"Bloom!"With astonishing speed, the key-like object in his hand expanded dramatically, formi
Amidst the chaos of the moment, the Electricity-Devouring Clam transformed by Benson let out a noxious stench from its gaping maw, careening straight toward Edward and Evelyn."Bravo!" bellowed Bellum with unbridled enthusiasm. "Keep it up! Their golden round protective shield around them is teetering on the brink of oblivion."Bellum's words hit the mark, as Edward and Evelyn saw their defensive bulwark revealing subtle cracks."What's the game plan, Edward? Got any aces up your sleeve?" Evelyn asked with bated breath."It seems I might have to unveil my Crane Divine Sword," Edward replied with casual assurance. "Although I'm not entirely certain. This will be my first time to go against this blasted Electricity-Devouring Clam breathing down our necks with my new weapon."Without a moment's hesitation, Edward retrieved the Crane Divine Blade from his item inventory in his system.In a heartbeat, a three-foot-long blade materialized in Edward's grasp, deceptively akin to an ordinary s
Bellum glanced at the henchman who had just spoken to him and gave him a thumbs-up too."You've got a sharp mind. As long as you keep buying elixirs from me, you'll rise in the gang and make more money than you can spend in a lifetime. Remember, you’ll get an 15% discount from now on.""15%? That's fantastic! It means I'll earn even more in the future."The henchman darted left and right; his face was filled with a pleased smile.But deep down, he thought in his mind,‘The problem is, even with a discount, who knows when I'll be able to afford your elixir. And what's more, big brother, you’re a better talker than a walker. See, in battles, we're all your cannon fodder to block the attacks for you. Well, I’d be thankful just to survive if you have mercy on us not to throw us into a dangerous attack. Those who died because of you, well, I think, will roll in their graves.”"What are you thinking about?" Bellum suddenly asked."I was just thinking that you're the greatest big brother I'v
Edward burst into laughter, his voice dripping with sarcasm."Well, Bellum, that's, of course, the shit of my mystical crane! How does it smell, I wonder?"Seated behind Edward, Evelyn couldn't contain herself and also let out a hearty laugh."You rascal," Bellum seethed, his face crimson with anger. "Dare you mock me! Don't rejoice too soon, for I promise you, I'll have my revenge.""Don't get your knickers in a twist," Edward sneered. "Remember, getting all worked up will only add more lines to your forehead. Just so you know, I've been following your orders. You did ask me about Benson, didn't you? Well, I can tell you he's now turned into that pile of dung."With that, Edward burst into another fit of berserk laughter.Bellum was positively fuming, his rage practically visible in the bulging veins in his eyes. It looked like his eye would soon pop out of his sockets.At the moment, the moon was hanging high in the sky outside the hall, through the windows of which the silvery moon
Edward immediately employed his phoenix strike and a ball of fire was sent to attack Bellum instantly. It looked like Bellum would soon be scorched by the fireball.However, Bellum quickly grabbed one of his men by his arm and threw him toward the fireball so as to win some time for him to escape.With a loud painful cry, the man that was hit the fireball was instantly caught on fire all over. Within a few seconds, he was burned to death.And in the chaos, Bellum immediately took his leave and slipped out of the hall.“Damn it,” shouted Edward angrily since he could do nothing about stopping Bellum from escaping at the moment.“What are we supposed to do now, Edward?” asked Evelyn, “can we ride our crane to chase him?”“No, it’s too late. Just let him go then. I think we’ll get another chance to end his life in the future.”Seeing their big brother have gone, Bellum’s men immediately scattered and ran as fast as they could, leaving Edward and Evelyn alone in the hall.“It looks like w
Since Edward had previously taken the pill of Roaring Thunder, which could help him cultivate in the lightning. Seeing that his blue lightning would soon hit Edward, Promete smiled. It was true that most people would be dead if they were attacked by powerful lighting. However, he did not know that Edward was immune to lightning attack now. On the contrary, Edward could even absorb the last bit of power from any lightning. Instantly, the lightning wound itself around the body of Edward. “Ha-ha, go to hell,” shouted Promete, who thought he was an unparalleled genius. “You’re getting too above yourself!” Edward smiled, who started to play with the lightning as if he was a magician. Edward toyed with the crackling lightning ensnaring him, as though it were a cherished bauble in his grasp. Promete, wide-eyed and dumbfounded, couldn't fathom how his electrifying assault had utterly failed against Edward. "How on earth are you able to do that?" Promete's jaw threatened to kiss the grou
As night descended, the winds began to stir, fueling the twin-headed fire dragon flames, making them burn even more intensely. They blazed brilliantly, as if they intended to incinerate the darkness in an instant. But the most crucial aim was to annihilate their enigmatic adversary, the one they believed had met his match in these mystical, fiery behemoths. Regina and Pugno were convinced that the dual-headed dragon, born from the transformation of their twin swords, held the power to vanquish their foe. However, Edward knew that their opponent's combat capabilities far surpassed their own. Their audacious move seemed like a proverbial case of bringing a knife to a gunfight. So,Edward understood the necessity of intervening when needed. The muscular figure, bare-chested and built like a tank, proved to be far from a pushover. He moved with lightning-like speed, nimbly weaving through the fire and seemingly unaffected by the intense flames, which reached temperatures soaring into the
“OK, let’s go and destroy this evil Gluttony Hell!” said Edward. Just as Edward, Regina, Pugno and his men from Blood Sword Sect walked only for a few minutes, they were stopped by a bunch of strong men in black, who marched like columns of mechanical men, their eyes straight ahead, their legs and arms swinging almost in unison, like those marionettes under the control of a single pair of invisible hands. It looked like they were trained rigorously. “Who are you?” shouted Edward. “Who are we?” sneered one of the men with a crew cut in the lead of the people, who was stocky---not heavy but well-muscled, with strong arms and thighs. His eyes, short and narrow like small cracks in a huge wall, glinted with slyness. He made no effort to be gentle, elbowing his men as he forced his way to Edward. The stocky man suddenly untied his coat and showed the T-shirt inside it which read ‘I’m an evil guy’. Pointing at his T-shirt, he added with another sneer, “Look at this! You are unlucky to
Naturally, Regina closed her eyes, decided to let Edward do anything to her. Edward leaned close enough until he could even hear the beatings of her heart. Glancing at her ample part of her generous bosom, Edward felt blood started to rush both to his heart and the most private part of his body under the equator, just like a cannon erecting up to the sky, ready to send bombs at any moment. Yet, Edward knew he had to contain his excitement as he had promised his girlfriend that he would restrain himself and wouldn’t do anything that would harm their relationship. Thus, though drooling over the beauty of Regina, Edward just swallowed a mouthful of saliva and then calmed himself down. “Well, open your eyes, Regina,” Edward said with an awkward smile, ‘Actually, I’ve got a girlfriend and I love her very much. I won’t do anything that would harm my relationship with her. Besides, you know, I was saving you not because I wanted to get something from you. I’ve told you, you’re a free will
Instantly, there was another huge explosion when celestial ice arrows met those fiery swords halfway. Edward, handsome and unstrained, exuding an aura of confidence, became more overbearing with every step toward Regina. “Hey, what do you think of my counterattack?” sneered Edward. “What kind of other moves do you have? Show me more!” Hearing that, Regina was almost hitting the roof. Before she could launch another round of attacks, Edward swiftly maneuvered behind her and lightly flicked her head, causing her coiffed hair to quickly come undone. Now, with her unbound tresses streaming over her shoulders, she was indeed an unparalleled beauty. “What are you doing?” seethed Regina, glaring at Edward. “You’re acting like a lascivious bastard. Apparently, you’re courting your own death.” Yet, Edward, a vibrant youth with unparalleled manliness, immediately flirted, “I like to fight with a beautiful girl. I have to say if you’re not my foe, I probably will fall in love with you. I
Edward reached out his hand, and in the blink of an eye, a chill ran down his spine as the Celestial Gem soared right into his waiting chest. Yet, the extraordinary unfolded before his very eyes. Edward felt an overwhelming surge of power coursing through his veins, a sensation like no other. In an instant, his entire body turned translucent, akin to the purest glass. Edward experienced an unprecedented blessing that could only be attributed to the Celestial Gem. Was this the fabled "light at the end of the tunnel" that he'd heard whispers of? His heart raced as he involuntarily assumed a lotus position, eyes shut tight. Darkness was only thing he could see in his shut eyes, but the energy emanating from the pearl illuminated the abyss inside his eyes, bathing everything in a radiant glow. "Could this be what they mean by 'seeing the light'?" Edward mused silently. "It's simply marvelous." Before long, a comforting warmth enveloped his entire being, like snuggling under a cozy win
"Ah..." Caelum's body plummeted rapidly, and he felt his demise was all but certain this time. The cliff was unbelievably high, a mind-boggling abyss that seemed to stretch at least five kilometers deep. He closed his eyes, surrendering to the howling winds swirling past him. The gusts stung his face, and although the wind kissed his cheeks, it cut deeper than a knife into his heart. Suddenly, Edward's voice echoed in his ears. "Rest assured, I won't let you go down that easily. Since you killed Laura with no remorse, I'll torment you in every conceivable way, time and time again." Edward's voice was as cold as ice. It looked like Caelum was getting his just desserts. Caelum opened his eyes to find Edward hurtling down the cliff right alongside him. It offered some small comfort – if he were to meet his end, at least he'd have some company. "You're a devil, Edward. If you'd choose to end your life this way, why torment me like this?" Caelum exclaimed in fury. "Me?" Edward sneer
‘Roaring Thunder?” Edward exclaimed, wondering what he could do with it. His mind was read by his system instantly, which sent him a new text message. [Roaring thunder, a kind of pill that can help you cultivate in the lightning. Most people will be dead if they are hit by lighting. Yet, if you take this pill’ Roaring Thunder,’ it will make you immune to lightning and thunderous attack. On the contrary, you will be tempered by thunder and lightning of several ten thousand volts.] ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’ exclaimed Edward again, ‘I’ve never expected there’s such a pill in this world. I have to say there are quite a few precious pills here in this online store. It looks like I can shop often here. Cicci will be quite happy if I do.’ Edward was on cloud nine now. Without any further hesitation, Edward instantly consumed five thousand luxury points to get ‘Roaring Thunder’ which went into his item inventory immediately. ‘Well, I’d better take it now just in case,’ Edward thought, ‘I ha
Chapter 146 Roaring ThunderAfter disconnecting the video call, Edward thought that it was time for him to check his trades to see what was going on in the market.Edward gasped in awe as the profit soared dramatically. It looked like that the trading strategy that Cicci had offered to him was absolutely right.In the whirlwind world of high-stakes trading, where fortunes could be made or shattered in the blink of an eye.In the current market, the gold instrument had erupted like a volcano. A thousand pips soared, and it was as if the very air hummed with the thrill of it. No doubt, the market was awash with the fevered emotions of safety seekers because of regional conflicts that gained the attention of the world.Edward just couldn't believe his luck."Well, I'll be damned. A mere blink of an eye, and I’ve got a floating million bucks." He felt as though truckloads of cash were pouring into his account.Just as he was basking in his newfound wealth, Cicci's face beamed on his scree