"What kind of unfortunate luck is this?" Felix sprinted away with the Earth Groundworm hot on his heels, his anger fueling his escape. "I can not seem to shake it, not even at top speed. It is truly impressive, deserving of its title as the king. I can not continue at this pace, or else I will be overtaken. Oh no, I just realized I ran in the opposite direction from James!" Felix realized, his voice filled with frustration. "Damn it, I can not turn back now. If I can make it deep into the forest, maybe I can handle the situation delicately. That is my only option," Felix said as he raced away. "Hmm, there are people up ahead," Felix remarked to himself, taken aback by the unexpected sight of individuals in such a remote part of the forest. ********************************************** "Hahaha, Brother Mark's strength is truly impressive. He managed to defeat the formidable E+ rank Steelback Scorpion within just a few minutes." An E rank esper complimented a muscular E+ rank esper
At a bustling restaurant, patrons enjoyed their meals and engaged in lively conversations. Towards the back, near a window overlooking the vast sea, Felix sat with a perplexed look on his face. "Waiter, yes that's our order" A good-looking young man addressed another man in uniform as they sat across from Felix. "Hello, you are probably confu.." The attractive man was in the middle of speaking when he was abruptly interrupted by Felix. "This is a dreamworld, right?" Felix asked the handsome man. "Yes, so you actually know of the existence of a dreamworld, this makes things actually sim.." The man was in the middle of speaking when Felix once again interrupted him. "Who are you?" Felix inquired with a puzzled expression as his recollection slowly came back to him. He found himself in the midst of the beast forest, engaged in a battle against the Earth Groundworm. However, his memory became hazy as he was suddenly engulfed and subsequently lost consciousness. The next thing he knew,
In a vast forest, a silhouette darted through the trees with a pack of massive gorillas hot on their heels. With each stride, the figure skillfully widened the gap between them. Finally, upon reaching a sprawling field, he came to a halt and boldly confronted his pursuers. RAIN OF FIRE The figure let out a powerful shout as he lifted his hands towards the sky. Fire in the shape of large spears descended upon the gorillas, inflicting serious injuries upon them. However, despite the damage, the gorillas remained resilient and did not succumb. Undeterred, the figure raised his hands towards the sky once more. MEGA WIND BLADE The figure yelled while executing a slashing motion toward the gorillas, causing the massive wind blade that had formed above him to propel forward, severing the gorillas in half upon impact before continuing its trajectory into the field beyond, obliterating several trees before vanishing. "I think I may have overused my powers," Felix admitted, scratching his h
"Indeed, the day has finally arrived," Felix remarked as he yawned and rose to his feet. He had been preparing for this moment for an extended period, yet now that it had come, he felt no sense of urgency. "Ugh, this is so dull," Felix muttered as he got ready for the day. He engaged in physical activity, practiced mindfulness, and then proceeded to cleanse himself. After getting dressed, Felix declared, "Time to blow their minds," projecting a distinct appearance. After leaving the room, he went to eat breakfast but was unable to locate James. After finishing his meal, he decided to leave again. ********************************************** At the Martial grounds, where every tournament took place, a bustling atmosphere filled the air. People of all kinds strolled about, engaging in lively conversations and proudly discussing their achievements. "Please form a line and register for the tournament" A weathered voice echoed through the air, drawing the attention of the bustling cr
In the depths of the forest, a fierce battle unfolded between three individuals - two men and one woman - and a colossal serpent. The creature's body emitted a mesmerizing glow, crackling with electrifying energy. Despite their valiant efforts, the fighters were visibly fatigued, gasping for breath. "Jeffrey look out" The first man, with a strong physique, brandished a hefty saber and shouted a warning as the massive snake attempted to strike the second man, who possessed a slender build. Thanks to the timely alert, the second man managed to evade the attack. "If we focus our efforts and unleash a barrage of powerful attacks, we can overcome this final obstacle." The tired man said with fatigue as his muscles strained. With a swift and determined motion, he charged towards the snake, his saber aglow. The strike landed true, inflicting a grievous wound that sent blood spraying. However, the serpent retaliated, striking him with its massive tail. He was sent flying, crashing into a ne
"Okay, let us make our way to the Beast King's lair. There might be some treasure waiting for us," Felix remarked, effortlessly navigating through the forest with remarkable speed. "Hold on a second, something seems off," Felix remarked with a puzzled expression, coming to an abrupt halt. [What is it?] "I cannot quite pinpoint it," Felix mused as he observed his surroundings. [Hmm, yes it does seem like something is not right] "Damn it, this is incredibly frustrating," Felix exclaimed in exasperation, lightly punching a tree and causing it to break. [Yes, you are correct. We have been on the move for quite some time now, but we have not come across any wild creatures yet.] "Yes, that is correct. What on earth is happening? Did something occur while I was preoccupied? Frankly, I could not care less," Felix remarked nonchalantly as he proceeded ahead. "But even if a treasure has appeared, I will pass on it. Perhaps I will join in, but if it turns out to be dull, I can always ex
"What are these bats made of?" Felix could not believe his eyes as he unleashed all his strength against them, only to find that his efforts barely slowed them down and had no visible impact. MEGA WIND BLADE FIRE BLAST BAPTISM OF FIRE FIRE ESSENCE RELEASE SEA OF FLAMES Felix unsealed his meridians and exerted his most potent abilities against the bats, fully aware of their perilous nature. "Ha, let's see if you can survive that" Felix derided while regaining his breath and gazing at the inferno before him. Felix contemplated, "These attacks depleted nearly all my mana; I cannot employ them again. If they prove ineffective, I will be compelled to utilize that skill." "This ..is impossible.." Felix exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes widening; the bats remained unharmed, devoid of any injuries, which astonished him given his awareness of his capabilities. "What have I gotten myself into? How foolish of me to believe in my invincibility. I failed to acknowledge the existence of
"Do not fear, child; I am genuinely impressed by your performance. Those bats were infused with a fragment of my bloodline power, and your ability to defeat them indicates that you possess a superior bloodline." The Sage Dragon remarked with a smile that instilled more fear than solace in him. 'You call that a bit, those bats almost killed me, huh, wait aren't I supposed to be dead?, is this hell?, maybe this is an illusion' Felix thought as he knitted his eyebrows. "You aren't dead and this isn't hell if that's what you are thinking" The Sage Dragon said with a wise expression. 'How did he know what I was thinking, can he read my mind?Is this technique exclusive to individuals of great strength? I am convinced that James possesses the ability to read my thoughts, yet he is certainly not as formidable as this Dragon. Can he perceive my current thoughts? Felix contemplated while observing the Sage Dragon. "Your soul possesses remarkable strength and an unsettling familiarity. Most i
“I regret that it concluded in this manner.” Li Bai stepped down from the stage and extended a hand to Han Xiao, offering assistance to help him rise. “Haha!” A wave of laughter greeted him in response, causing Li Bai's hand to freeze and the spectators to momentarily halt their cheers. Why? This occurred because Han Xiao, who typically wore an indifferent expression, laughed—an event that was truly rare. “You’re… you’re laughing.” Li Bai expressed in astonishment, unsure of how to respond. He observed Han Xiao, still chuckling, as he took his hand while Li Bai assisted him in standing up. "It's refreshing to let loose occasionally. You see, I have a unique condition that prevents me from experiencing certain emotions—happiness, sadness, even pain. However, your words triggered something within me; for a brief moment, I felt a glimpse of excitement. For that, I am truly grateful to you, Bai." Han Xiao rose to his feet with a hint of weakness, a smile gracing his lips as he addres
"FIGHT TILL THE END," Li Bai declared with a smile, his eyes shining with resolve."What?" The crowd was taken aback, and even Han Xiao found himself surprised by the shift in Li Bai's expression."You heard me correctly. Growing up, I watched my brother train until he was too exhausted to move. When he sparred with my father, he wouldn't stop until he was knocked unconscious. I often asked him why he pushed himself so hard, why he didn't just give up and surrender. He would tell me that..." Li Bai said, pausing as his eyes grew teary at the memory of his brother."A man who gives up will never reach the peak; it takes just a single step to fail and one step to succeed," Both Li Bai and Chu Yang remarked in their respective positions."He told me that giving up is like walking a journey of a thousand miles and stopping just before the last step. I used to wonder what he meant, and after losing him, I reflected on that moment and realized I let him down the most. However, I picked myse
"Now, we arrive at the final battle of this phase, which will decide who advances to the next stage. I am pleased to introduce the last two participants: Li Bai and Han Xiao." The Elder stepped onto the stage, a smile on his face, igniting the crowd with his eloquent words. "You've got this... brother," Felix said, pausing as he looked at Li Bai, whose eyes widened in excitement. He quickly rushed to hug Felix, but Felix pushed him away immediately. "Just do your best; we are here to support you every step of the journey." Zhang He also said to Li Bai, stopping him just before he could embrace him. "Aren't you going to wish me good luck?" Li Bai cast a sideways glance at Yang Mi, who shot him a fierce look in return. "Just don't die up there," Yang Mi finally said to Li Bai, her gaze softening at the sight of his pleading eyes."Hahaha, I love you too," Li Bai chuckled as he made his way down the stands toward the stage where his opponent, Han Xiao, was already waiting.Felix
Lu Han approached his seat with a mischievous grin, eliciting fearful glances from the onlookers, and he relished every moment of it. As he reached his seat, Han Sen stepped in front of him, raising his hands to block his path, prompting Lu Han to turn his attention toward him.“You didn’t need to take it that far; what prompted you to do that?” Han Sen inquired with a composed demeanor."With all due respect, my battles are my battles; you shouldn't concern yourself with mine," Lu Han replied with a smile. Though his words seemed courteous, they carried an underlying message that clearly conveyed 'Back off.' "I suppose you're right; your battle is your own," Han Sen chuckled at these words, removing his hand and allowing Lu Han to take his seat. "I'm glad you understand," Lu Han smiled, and just as he was about to take a seat, Han Sen raised his hand once more."Just hope you don't run into me in the next round, because then, there will be no one to interrupt," Han Sen remarked wit
'He skillfully disrupted his opponent's balance, leveraging the resulting momentum to lift him off the ground. With precise timing, he harnessed the rebound force to amplify the impact of his punch, inflicting maximum damage.' Felix observed intently as Chu Yang executed his method of attack. While it may have appeared effortless to the casual observer, Felix could not help but recognize the undeniable skill required to execute it so flawlessly. The memory of Chu Yang's final punch, which had shattered the stage with a single strike, served as a testament to the immense power he possessed. Felix sighed, acknowledging that facing off against Chu Yang would be a challenging battle with an uncertain outcome. "Felix, focus. It is time for the next match," Li Bai gently reminded Felix, pulling him back from his thoughts. His gaze shifted towards the stage, where a figure stood opposite Lan Liqing. It was none other than Lu Han, the individual who had been a constant thorn in Felix's
"That was one powerful attack from Han Sen" The outer disciples were once again filled with excitement, as they were once again reminded of the incredible skill and talent possessed by the Top Ten. "Did you guys notice that this was the first attack from Han Sen, throughout the whole battle he was on defense" The disciples eagerly engaged in conversation, discussing another topic that had caught their interest. "Yeah, and Chu Yang was completely devastated by a single attack." "He looked so cool catching that last attack," some of the females said as they engaged in conversation, giggling every now and then as they glanced at a furious Han Sen who had come off the stage and was making his way to the Top Ten seats. Chu Yang observed Han Sen's furious look, which caused the others to back away from him, saying, "Nice move at the end." Han Sen walked past the Top Ten stands, seemingly finished with his spectator duties for the day, with a cold, "Not now, Chu." Chu Yang laugh
"You're up Han" Su Yang said to Han Sen who groaned in annoyance. "Is that the guy I'm going to be fighting against? This sucks, at least you got to fight someone who was slightly strong" Han Sen groaned in disappointment, he stared at his opponent on the stage before he sighed and jumped out of his seat, with his hands in his pockets,he walked to the stage where his opponent was waiting. His opponent, Chu He was a sword cultivator, someone who specialized in the way of the sword, he was also the 12th rank so he was noticeably strong, he was as tall as Han Sen, around 6 feet tall, he wasn't as muscular as him though he was well built, his dark hair had been tied to a ponytail behind him, his eyes were sharp like his sword, he wielded dual swords, one on each side, he stood upright displaying his confidence as a sword practitioner. "It's an honor to fight against you Han Sen, I've heard so much about you" Chu He smiled and gave a martial bow of respect towards Han Sen who smiled.
Back on the stage, giant faced off against giant in an epic moment, the two sides had let loose and released their bloodline power to the peak, ready to end it. ATOMIC FIST Lin Huang made the first move, his figure appeared next to Shan Ren where his right fist turned into a fiery rocket which he swung towards Shan Ren whose arm turned into a shield onto which, Lin Huang's fist slammed into creating a shockwave that slammed into the barrier around the stage which trembled and went back to normal. After blocking the attack, Shan Ren saw his opportunity to attack since his opponent was in this close range, he eyes turned brown causing thick mud to rise up from the ground which wrapped around Lin Huang's feet gluing him to the ground. Seeing his opponent now locked in place, Shan Ren injected his fists with mana before sending over a flurry of punches which slammed onto the blue shield condensed by Lin Huang's left side, punches of high magnitude continuously smashed onto Lin Hua
"He won" Wang Xiong was blown out of his mind. "Su, if you were to rank Da Ji based on his current strength, which rank would you put him?" Chu Yang asked causing his brother to pause and think for some time. "I would rank him 4th, just below Han Sen" Su Yang replied and this caused the others among the top ten to glance at him, to some it might seem like an insult but they themselves knew that it was the truth. "So if Felix was able to defeat him, then that means that he's as strong as an early Emperor and also has so many tricks under his sleeves, he could be stronger than me" Wang Xiong frowned at this realization. "For now, I wouldn't be so sure because it looked like he had a skill that made him immune to Da Ji's mental attacks, that's what earned him his victory, and a major part of Da Ji's strength comes from his bloodline ability of his mental attacks, if that is taken out of the question, we could also easily take him out" Lu Han also gave his analysis, and although t