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
"I reckon you ought to hunker down and take care of your old man," Edward's intense gaze bore into Evelyn's eyes as he dished out his wisdom. "But I can't shake this nagging feeling about you wandering into the belly of the beast alone, you know? Blue Cloud Mountain's one heck of a treacherous pit. Maybe if I ride shotgun, I could lend a hand," Evelyn replied, her voice a mix of concern and determination. "Go on, Evelyn, saving your mom's the name of the game. Don't you lose sleep over me; I'll be just dandy. I figure that fella won't be bugging me anymore. Just make darn sure you wrangle your mom back," Jeff, reclined in his hospital bed, chimed in with a twinkle in his eye. Evelyn inquired, her tone heavy with worry, "You really sure about this, Dad?" "No sweat, darling," Jeff managed a weak grin, "your old man used to run the show back in the day. What haven't I faced in my day? Just go and look for your mom now. I'll be fit as a fiddle." "Alrighty then, Dad," Evelyn said, "Edw
Edward stashed the hefty chest in the trunk of his car, settling into the driver's seat with a satisfied grin."Now, my dear, spill the beans without any more ado. What on earth did you buy earlier?" Evelyn's curiosity skyrocketed like a rocket on a mission."Just some vittles, you know, the usual suspects - beef, onions, and the like," Edward admitted with the openness of an open book. "I snatched them while you were in the land of nod.""That's what I gathered," Evelyn replied, stretching her arms with the languor of a cat in a sunny spot. "I must've been plumb tuckered out; never even knew I took forty winks. But tell me, what's with this chest? You planning to sweep your sweetheart off her feet with local flavors? Quite the Casanova, aren't you?""You think I’m romantic, do you?" Edward chuckled, his eyes twinkling like stars on a clear night. "Even if I fancied myself a Romeo, I'd never win her heart with victuals. I'd rather gift her flowers, likening her to a blooming rose.""I
In the silvery moonlight, Edward's grin danced with mischief as he countered Laura's audacious claim."Darling, you've got me pegged all wrong," he quipped, a hint of devilish charm in his voice. "I'm no gallant knight in gleaming armor. When peril rears its ugly head, I'm more prone to a swift disappearing act."Laura fixed her gaze upon Edward's eyes, radiating quiet assurance."Edward, you've misjudged yourself," she declared, her words dripping with conviction. "I trust my instincts, and I see a man with a heart of gold beneath that rugged facade of yours."Edward chuckled with his charm impossible to resist."Well, since you've placed such unwavering faith in me," he purred, flashing another irresistible grin, "I reckon I'll begrudgingly lend a hand if you ever find yourself in a tight spot."Struggling beneath the weight of a box that raised more than a few eyebrows, Edward felt his forehead was now shimmered with perspiration. Suddenly, a note of concern crept into his mind."W
In the murky depths of the Blue Cloud Mountain, Cicci extended her dainty digits and announced, "Not much, my friend," she purred, "It'll only cost you 5000 luxury points." "What? 5000 luxury points? That's highway robbery!" exclaimed Edward, his eyes riveted to Cicci on the screen. A chuckle slipped from Cicci's lips, and she quipped, "Alright, let's cut you a deal, shall we? Just 2500 luxury points. That’s my bottom price! Ha-ha!" Edward's pout gradually relaxed as he responded, "Now you're talking." Before he could blink, the enchanted flying carpet nestled itself into Edward's personal item inventory. Laura's voice sliced through the silence in the mountain, "What's with the hushed tones, Edward? And what are you doing? You need to be quick! See, those critters over there are playing a real-life game of monster Jenga, piling up and slinking our way." "Yeah, Edward, the clock's ticking," Evelyn chimed in, urgency dripping from her words. Their words snapped Edward out of his
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