"What's this? Power suddenly surged within my body..."
It was a condition reminiscent of his encounter with Desmon, but he didn't have time to reflect.
These wolves still dare to attack him, one by one approaching and preparing to leap toward his body.
One wolf was poised to pounce, its sharp, salivating fangs ready to tear into flesh and skin.
"I won't be deceived by techniques like that again..."
Instead of pulling away the hand that would be bitten, Zeion clenched his fist and then released it with a deadly punch.
Crash...
Instantly, the wolf's facial bones shattered, causing it to collide with another wolf.
The punch, which he thought was too lightweight, he didn't expect would generate such a massive impact.
It was too early to rejoice. Other wolves seemed oblivious to the situa
Beads of sweat still trickled down his face as he continued to stare at his palm. Trembling incessantly, the shadows of those who had always underestimated him had become haunting."That power will be mine..." Desmond's voice hummed with a wide grin.The constricted breath was hard to control, and slowly he lifted his face.Footsteps approached, soon replaced by the sound of a door opening."You're awake," Maria said, welcoming him with a warm smile.However, even so, Zeion did not provide a response. His face was still filled with concern."Are you alright?"Still, there was no reply. Zeion merely lowered his gaze as if afraid of something. This made Maria reluctant to ask further; she was worried about disturbing his mental state.Not wanting to prolong the silence, gathering all his courage, Zeion took a deep breat
This immense flow of energy continued to drive Zeion into a complicated state as if his body were falling into an oceanic abyss that incessantly pulled him downward."Where am I? It feels so comfortable here. I don't want to leave...""You fool..."Zeion's pupils dilated as he saw Hander's face in his mind, the yelling always disturbing melody to his ears.Even though they had been separated for so long, Hander's face still managed to disturb his inner peace."You have talent, but don't get too complacent! There will be many things you can't predict! All you can do is learn to accept the condition as that arises..."Those words instantly stopped the flow of energy within Zeion's body; slowly, he opened his eyes.The atmosphere had darkened, and he hadn't realized he had spent so long time just calming his mind.
Like it or not, he still had to accept the pouch, especially as a sign of gratitude from the villagers for being protected from those wolves.For some reason, his heart felt lighter after leaving the village; no regret should have lingered in him."I don't know, but it seems like it should be this way..."Although he hadn't completely succeeded in protecting the people, he would still consider this a valuable experience.Thanks to the money he acquired, hunger during his journey was no longer a concern upon reaching some villages.This was the fifth day of the journey, and the direction he'd been heading in couldn't be distinguished as truly right or wrong.He simply walked without much thought or complaint. During this time, he was able to improve his concentration; encountering several wild creatures helped him practice his combat skills.
They both instantly clashed in strength, but at this rate, everything wouldn't last long.And, true enough, within just a few seconds, the girl was already thrown off."Hahahaha... so weak. Is this the strength of a guardian knight? You're more suited to be entertainment for men…"She regretted hearing these vulgar words, but regardless, she had to admit that man's strength was far beyond her current abilities."So strong, what should I do to defeat them? If it's like this…""No…""My Princess…"That shout caused the commotion to increase, and a black-haired princess in bright blue attire was forcibly brought out."Let me go..." she murmured, squirming continuously.Such an act didn't invoke any sympathy from these people; they simply laughed at the girl's helplessness."Bastard, you will regret treating her like this!"Her fiery spirit made her stand tall again, however at this moment, she was a bit hesitant about whether she could defeat the opponent in front of her or not.She knew
The swift movements executed by Zeion to evade the sword attacks caught the attention of the robbers. Not only that, Zeion used the sword as a foothold to kick towards the man.Dash...The fatal blow landed on the man's face, launching him off the horse.The thunderous sound silenced the surroundings. The other three robbers were confused by what had happened. They had only seen Zeion standing in the middle of the road earlier, but now he was standing atop a horse's back."How could he have managed to strike his face?" uttered one of the robbers who had witnessed the events up close.The leader of the robbers immediately understood that Zeion was not just a young person who had lost their way. His narrowed eyes stared sharply at the young man."He's not just a kid. His ability to do what he just did...""Insolent brat..."
What appeared was something incredibly unbelievable, a sword that had strong components could be broken using just bare hands.Dash...Zeion's strikes didn't stop until landing on the man's face, splattering blood into the air."How could this kid manage to do that?"It was enough to astonish Zeion; the punch he delivered still kept the man conscious.Blood relentlessly streamed from the nose, several teeth shattered, accompanied by an unbearable throbbing pain.At first glance, Zeion sensed that the man possessed a flow of energy typically used in combat, but its level was too weak.With remaining strength, the man tried to stand again, not to resist, but hoping to escape from there at this distance.In a staggering state, he continued running away."I must survive..."Whoosh
Mily was intensely trying to gauge Zeion's reaction to that question, but what she saw wasn't enthusiasm.His eyebrows lowered sideways with a downcast gaze, clearly indicating a heavy burden on his shoulders.Zeion's reaction undoubtedly startled the girl in the blue dress; she hadn't expected Zeion to appear saddened by her question."I'm not a knight or a fighter, I'm just a wanderer," Zeion replied wearily.Hander's advice to stay alert should be heeded by Zeion; even the slightest carelessness could lead to disaster."Is that so?"Zeion's words made the atmosphere incredibly awkward, and there was no further conversation.Although they had resumed their journey, they wouldn't reach their destination on time.The afternoon had passed, and now they had to face the darkness of the night accompanied by
True, Mily must give the answer. It's impossible for her to let the girl be in danger again; their chances might run out if they act recklessly.Her fingers held her chin, very gently pondering Zeion's attitude. Since their first meeting, nothing suspicious had been observed, just a rather mysterious young man, but...Her eyes tingled when imagining the aura enveloping Zeion's body."For now, there's a possibility that we can trust that young man!"How could she trust Mily's words if what was shown was reflected in doubt?Even though it wasn't expressed, he could witness Mily's worried gaze."If it were up to me, he might be trustworthy!"Mily was shocked by this statement. She, who didn't fully trust Zeion, had to accept this fact."But why does Princess trust that person? Isn't it too dangerous to trust him so
Desmon increasingly felt as if his body was permeated by an energy flow that was difficult to explain. He didn't receive any explanation from Zero. However, that wouldn't make him just sit alone. He focused the energy in his right hand and delivered a deadly blow.Dash...The attack hit Zero's face perfectly. Although the blow landed heavily on his face, Zero's body remained unmoved."I can touch him, that means he has summoned energy within his body to sustain this!" The more Desmon realized this, the stronger the energy's presence that permeated his body became. Desmon took the opportunity and kept hitting Zero's face until it bled, but still couldn't make Zero flinch.However, one sharp glance immediately sent shivers down Desmon's spine. The deadly gaze signaled imminent death that seemed to penetrate his body."Wait, what's happening? Why are you staring at me like that?" Desmon asked, still assuming Zero wouldn't respond to his words.And a few moments later, his hands and mouth
At the peak of cultivation, Zero had developed various ways to deal with the formidable powers that could threaten the world, and this was the point where he had to exert all his available energy. He knew it might be impossible, but his perseverance had shown terrifying results.He had mastered almost all elements, and now all elements seemed to want to be on his side.Quickly, Zero attacked, merely raising his right finger, accompanied by a strong wind that condensed into a whirlwind.Desmon's body was immediately struck by the wind, but his legs were still steady to withstand it. Some gravel and rocks aimed at him, but they weren't too important. His body was still protected by an energy shield.Crash...Unfortunately, the desired shield didn’t have resistance against the wind used by Zero."Cih... Groagh..." He immediately responded with a loud roar, the power of sound frequency capable of piercing through anything.Some rocks had formed a barrier to deflect the attack towards Zero
"Nah... Zero..." Zeion interjected during their ongoing training, they often had such small conversations."Yeah, what do you want to say?" Zero asked, sensing Zeion's seriousness."I've noticed that you have high abilities, and usually those with high abilities are afraid or even defeated when faced with pure energy!""Hmmm..." After humming, he chuckled satisfactorily at that question. "Indeed, pure energy is the greatest power in this world!"Zeion sighed, feeling that Zero's words didn't reveal any superiority of pure energy, rather they seemed to consider pure energy as something impossible to achieve."I'll tell you, the power within your body is not the most important thing! In this world, there are many powers capable of balancing pure energy, even stronger!"This knowledge was something Zeion had never imagined; all this time, many people had been afraid to acknowledge pure energy, and many had fought over it like children fighting over toys.Zero wasn't finished yet. He cont
The sting delivered was not just a mere attack; it had caused quite severe effects, to the point where Desmond's breath became irregular."You bastard, he's capable of launching such an attack against me! Why am I completely unable to defeat him?" He tried to observe Zero, who was still surrounded by white energy.Despite possessing pure energy, Desmond felt that Zero's energy was more dominant. The mysterious pressure even caused his entire body to continue trembling uncontrollably.However, it was impossible for Desmond to surrender at a time like this. He dispersed high-level energy, then quickly dashed towards Zero.Thud...The ground trembled; the deathly aura-filled blows could easily be held back. But it wasn't just about holding back; it also created a large gap instantly.Swoosh...Dash...Hard-hitting and impactful blows landed on Desmond's cheek. Unwilling to accept this, Desmond quickly attempted to reply.Swish...Unfortunately, the strength he used was still too early to
Gulp...Nothing could stop Desmon; Zeion's heart had successfully entered his body. Swallowed without any difficulty."Hooh..." The immense power immediately flowed into his body, he could go wild with this strength. "Hahaha... finally, I have become unbeatable! I will dominate this world as the strongest creature..."Tap!This knock was strange, and when he looked, Desmon didn't know why there was a stranger already there, lamenting over Zeion's powerless body."Who is this person? When did he get there? I didn't feel any energy inside his body at all...""Hah... I suspected you still weren't capable of merging with that pure energy!" Zero arrived as soon as Zeion lost the essence of power within Desmon's soul, although faintly, he could still sense it.Just from appearance alone, Desmon could tell that Zero wasn't like Zeion; the energy he possessed was almost invisible."Oi, human, who are you? Why did you suddenly appear here?" Desmon was still kind enough to ask, but he was actua
Dash! Dash! Dash!Their faces were bruised and blue, but their legs still managed to stand tall with the same gaze. Challenging and enticing with death."I never imagined that my strength would be drained facing lowly humans like you!""Do you still consider me a lowly human?" Zeion asked, his eyebrows narrowing, an expression he had restrained since earlier, but now he seemed fed up with Desmon's attitude.Desmon proudly smiled, successfully provoking Zeion's emotions. "I thought your emotions had vanished, but it seems you are still just a fragile human! Let me tell you, humans are too arrogant, always thinking their lives are truly filled with righteousness, but in reality, they are nothing but weak creatures who always oppress the weak! They are not worthy of living in this world..."Zeion didn't understand Desmon's purpose in saying this, but he would still say, "Yes, what you said is true, humans are too arrogant! I was surrounded by people who were too arrogant before, even bor
"I hope you will succeed in doing it!" Zero said, looking ahead. Earlier, he had only briefly spoken with Zeion. But now, only the silent wind accompanied him.With his increasingly wild pure energy, Zeion controlled everything very well. He soared through the air like a bullet, heading towards a point. The increasing energy felt threatening, and as soon as he arrived, as expected.Many people lying in pain, though unseen, the pain they caused was still visible."Hahahaha..." Desmon laughed satisfactorily, but also felt a chill at Zeion's appearance. The aura of majesty sent shivers down his spine, however this sensation was what he desired."Were you the kid from back then?" he asked, his tone intimidating."Yes, the kid you've been targeting for so long, sorry to keep you waiting!""Good, you understand! Pure energy is a power that should rightfully belong to someone great, and the most deserving to possess it is me...""Does it really have to be that way?" Zeion asked, still wearin
This bright light shone on Desmon's body, his eyes still trying to observe his surroundings, attempting to digest the situation that was happening."What are these three going to do? They were just standing still earlier, and now suddenly they're moving!" Desmon then realizes that his body is beginning to harden, his entire body slowly turning to stone, he watches as everything unfolds."You scoundrels, so this is what you planned! How dare you do this to me..." he says loudly.It's pointless; these three won't be afraid or back down; now all processes must be completed immediately. The power begins to spread to every joint, making their bodies increasingly difficult to move."Sleep there, and never return to this world, demon..." Houjin says in his heart, already too sick to witness Desmon's every action.Tap...Unfortunately, Desmon is too skilled to be conquered. Rather than lamenting the fate that awaits him, Desmon instead exerted his energy to charge at one of the hermits, aimin
Yelia's eyes couldn't blink, finding it hard to believe this was all real. The figure that should have been dead from her attack seemed to return, this time floating without any effort."It's impossible. The attack I used earlier should have succeeded in destroying his body, but why is he still free to do as he wants"The most logical answer had crossed her mind; it was a manifestation of Desmon's greatness.Right within the space that was supposed to lead to the realm of torment, Desmon rebelled, causing his immense energy to disrupt the existence of that energy, finally resulting in his current state.But...He landed on the ground again, this time assuming a satisfied stance with what had just occurred. Though only for a few moments, his body was already covered in several burns; the hellish realm he referred to quickly took effect on whoever entered it."That was close. If I were weaker, the chances of getting out would be impossible! But thanks to you, I've become more experience