The dragon's lifeless body lay still at the mouth of the cave, a chilling reminder of the fierce battle that had taken place. Edward, undeterred, scanned the surroundings with determination etched on his face, like a predator ready to strike. He had set his sights on the elusive Black Scale Fruit and was not about to back down now."Where in the world could it be hiding?" Edward mused, his mind racing like wildfire.After the grueling fight, fatigue gnawed at him like a relentless predator, but he brushed it off, knowing he couldn't afford to slow down. With grit and fortitude, he pressed forward, plunging into the enigmatic darkness that lay ahead."Time is against me, and every passing moment counts. Three hours have already slipped away, and I've got mere twenty-one hours left to rescue Lily. Come on, Black Scale Fruit, show yourself!" Edward's words echoed through the cavern like a fervent plea to the mystical fruit.The cave, shrouded in darkness, was damp and eerie, its walls a
The bolt of golden lightning danced like a wild dragon in the air, unleashing a ferocious explosion that tore the ground of the cave before him asunder, leaving a colossal crater behind.“By the stars and moon!” Edward gasped in awe, his heart pounding like a runaway stallion, “Now I think I’d better get out of here as quickly as possible. Lily, my dear friend, hold on tight, because I’m coming for you.”With determination blazing in his eyes, he gripped the Magic Rope tight and climbed back to the top of the Black Cliff.After that, with a darling leap, he bolted toward his trusty steed—his Zenb car, sleek and gleaming like a midnight panther—and barked,“Hit the gas, full tilt to Violet Smoke Mansion! Not time for dilly-dallying!”In an instant, the car’s engine roared to life, propelling Edward forward like a shooting star streaking across the heavens.With each mile that zipped by, his anticipation soared, his heart racing like a hummingbird’s wings.Fate, like a cunning fox, had
“First and foremost, we gotta get inside the heads of those traders, snoop around their psychological expectations and desires, and even peek at their thought processes and trading behaviors.It's like uncovering hidden treasure, exposing their faults, and spotting the trapped ones wriggling in their own financial quicksand. When they're caught, we'll witness their anxiety and fear, and it'll be a real sight to behold!”"Bravo!" Cicci hooted, busting a move in mid-air and giving a thunderous round of applause. "That's what I'm talking about, trading what you see, not what you imagine in your mind.” "Absolutely! When we catch other traders quaking with fear, we'll locate the sturdiest support and resistance levels. That's the magic moment to go against the grain, trading smartly to snag those sweet wins from the clutches of the trapped ones. It's the very first step of our epic reversal trading strategy. Yet, should Lady Luck frown upon us in this endeavor, we'll whip out the uncertain
As Edward deftly danced away, a new message from the system popped up before his eyes.[The venom of the Steel Spider is no joke, deadly enough to send its prey on a one-way ticket to agony and the afterlife. That cursed toxin will turn your body into an icy prison, leaving you paralyzed and helpless under its frigid dominion.]In the heat of battle, illuminated by the fiery glow of the fireball he wielded, Edward's sharp eyes caught sight of a small cat lounging on his left side. Before he could react, a barrage of steel-white threads came hurtling towards the unsuspecting feline.A tragic hit, and the little cat froze like a statue, not an inch of movement left. Who would have thought that even the threads themselves would pack such a venomous punch?[Legend has it that the Steel Spider was cooked up from dark magic, the sinister symbol of malevolence. Whispers of this beast abound in the wild and shadowy realms. They say it's a hell-spawned messenger of death, only lurking in the i
"Boiling Ocean Formation?" Edward's jaw practically hit the floor, his eyes wide with astonishment as he tried to wrap his head around the nature of this mystical enchantment.His system immediately sent him the message: [You can toss something in to check it out.]"No need for that," Edward retorted, his confidence taking the reins, "I'll just order my steel spider to give it a good smackdown."With a flourish, Edward once again brought the silver-white flute to his lips, and the air resonated with a haunting melody as the steel spider spat out an army of glistening steel threads, hurtling towards the seething sea.Yet, as the steel threads made contact with the water, a shroud of ethereal mist enveloped the surface, and the ocean churned and roiled relentlessly.Edward's eyes widened in disbelief. The ocean now resembled a boiling cauldron, and those steel threads he had unleashed looked like they were about to meet their doom, on the verge of being turned into scrap metal.If he fe
In the blink of an eye, Edward wriggled free from the net and unleashed a blazing barrage of fireballs, honing in on Joey with the fury of a thousand storms.Caught off guard, Joey instinctively took a step back, realizing he was dealing with a force beyond his reckoning.Without wasting a moment, Edward scooped Lily into his arms, determined to make a break for it with lightning speed."Do you think you can slip away that easily?" sneered Joey, his lips curling into a malicious grin. "Snake Shadow Punch!"Suddenly, a nightmarish snake with nine venomous heads appeared behind Edward and Lily, its forked tongues lashing out menacingly. Edward knew they were in grave danger, cornered with no way to evade the impending attack, not with Lily's safety at stake.Thinking on his feet, he unleashed his Demon's Sweep formation, conjuring a colossal broom behind them. The snake, formed from Joey's malevolent energy, collided with the sweeping force, causing an earth-shattering explosion."Damn
"I really want you. "Lily looked at Edward with a hazy gaze, and the desire in her heart was continuously burning, making her feel flushed all over.Lily even started to take off clothes.Edward sensed that there must be something wrong there since Lily even wanted to take Edward’s clothes off. Her hands were up and down on his body.Edward felt a primal fire ignite within him as Lily's actions sent his pulse racing and his heart pounding like a jackhammer. The temptation to dive into a passionate encounter right there in the car was almost unbearable.But in a surprising twist, Edward's conscience stepped in like a strict parent, wagging its finger at his desires."Hold on, cowboy. Taking advantage of her now would be no better than those rascals who snatched you," his inner voice chided.Thinking quickly, Edward acted quickly by moving his hand like lightning, delivering a well-timed tap to the back of Lily's head, sending her into a dreamy slumber within seconds.With his heart po
In the bustling auction hall, the crowd was buzzing with excitement like a hive of bees."$30 million! Can you believe it? $30 million for a millennium-old Black Mushroom! Who is this young man with pockets deeper than the ocean?""Don't tell me you don't know him? Look at that guy! That's Benjamin, the notorious lazy gang leader's son! What on earth does he need a millennium-old Black Mushroom for?""Keep your mouth shut! If he hears you, you'll be toast! And who's that audacious lad bidding against him? How dare he!""We're in for a spectacle, watching that young fella get a taste of Benjamin's wrath."But Edward remained undaunted, glancing at his earlier USDJPY trade in the market. His 1000-lot order had moved a thousand pips in his favor, racking up a whopping $10 million profit.'Hold up! This was the perfect moment to capitalize on those floating gains and take another bold shot," thought Edward.His trading system read his mind swiftly and sent him a text message:[Adding posi
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