A shadowy group entered, their uniform dark cloaks parting to reveal dark red.Six strangers entered the tavern, which went silent. The clinking of glasses and low conversation halted as if time had stopped.It seemed like an eternity before Janice, sitting next to Matthew, broke the silence with a hushed, awe-stricken whisper."Scarlet Blood Battles."Those six were no ordinary patrons. They were the Scarlet Blood Battles, an elite team revered by the wealthy and feared across the globe, ranking third among the world's elite combat teams.Combat teams, unlike mercenaries, were small groups of fewer than ten people, with strength determining success and coordination placing second. However, mercenaries were large organizations with over 100 members, and their strength was often assessed using comprehensive criteria.Those small combat teams were scarier than mercenaries. Their smaller size, quick movements, and better coordination helped them complete tasks efficiently. Many miss
Kyler's gaze was like a divine force, stripping one's soul with its blinding light. It left no room for defiance."A cultivator from Lindorm Land beat us to it. He entered just minutes before us," Janice said without thinking."What's his name?""Ashton. He's mighty, with powers that are off the charts. That's all I know." Janice snapped back to reality. Her hand flew to her face as she stared at Kyler, terror-stricken. She had not realized it, but her lips had betrayed her, spilling every secret she held.The power was nightmarish, unfathomable—like the legendary Wolf God from the Quindlen lore, whose mere presence could bend wills, turning free men into devoted servants, their every thought bare."What about you? Speak up, you lowly Alara," Kyler said, turning his attention to Solax.A gleam sparked in Solax's eyes. "Ashton, from Lindorm Land. They say he's a cultivator with powers beyond belief. They call him a grandmaster of martial arts, a force to be reckoned with."Howeve
The sound hit him out of nowhere. Ashton whipped around. He could sense everything within three kilometers of the massive ice mountain, but nothing was unusual.If it was not a prank, he had two options.The first was the Water of Youth's guardian. It might have gained strange powers from being soaked in it for a long time.The Water of Youth was no ordinary puddle—it was said to mold spiritual power itself. So, the guardian creature was likely influenced by it. That influence might manifest in unusual, unseen phenomena, such as the eerie, inaudible whistling sounds.Secondly, that eerie sound might have come from the Water of Youth.Without understanding the Water of Youth, no one would know its peculiar characteristics.However, regardless of its nature, Ashton would not pass up the chance to explore the Fountain of Life so close at hand. Despite whispers that the Water of Youth was toxic, he still wanted to taste its secrets.Ashton knelt and took a handful of water to drink.
Ashton looked up and saw a group of aggressive people approaching.Among them, the famous and powerful walked last while others walked first. It looked like they wanted to test the situation."It's a miracle that this snow-capped mountain still exists. The power of nature is beyond the reach of us humans." Kyler walked forward. His eyes glowed with a charming divine light.As the Church of Light's top powerhouse, he had lived for years and forgotten his age. He knew more than most people because he had seen many historical changes."Mister Kyler, what do you mean by that? Should this mountain not exist?" Aside, Bruno asked humbly."It's not that, but it should not exist anymore after that incident."Kyler's eyes looked far ahead. With a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, slight fear crept up his eyes."Originally, I was not sure, but I'm sure now after looking at the surrounding environment. I have been to this place more than a hundred years ago. At that time, this was not
That aura was colder than the snowstorm, chilling to the bones.Medusa jumped away instantly, her face drained of color in fear. That was the first man to react to her move and counterattacked her, but the strange aura did not hurt her. It drew a horizontal line in front of everyone."What do you mean by this?""This is your one warning. If you cross this line, I will kill you without mercy."After Ashton finished speaking, he continued to cultivate.Most people waited and watched as more people arrived. Since the Fountain of Life was in front of them, they did not need to worry. Anyone who attacked first was stupid. It was a waste of energy, and there were so many people behind them.Therefore, it was best to wait and see what happened, and if they were lucky, they could get some Water of Youth during the chaos.That was also why the strong on the Celestial Ranking were at the end of the line. They were the strongest in the world, but they were not reckless. It was also why the
"Are you seeing this? What kind of power is this?"Several mercenary captains looked around and saw that everyone was confused. Ashton's power was too strange. They could not feel his power. It appeared his power extended from his body. It extended Ashton's arm and enlarged his palm. They had never seen that ability before."It's very similar to Douglas, the god of war at Lindorm's border. They're using the same kind of power. Maybe this is what Linnish warriors do. They're different from the superbeings. They seem to be cultivating, not through mutation or awakening," the other person said.Fentin was already dead.His whole body was squeezed into a ball of meat, and none of his features were recognizable. They melted into one piece, and his internal organs were squeezed out. His death was very tragic. In contrast, Medusa's death was much more elegant.Fentin's death silenced people; many inhaled sharply.They initially wanted the spotlight to test the Lindorm warrior's strength
The terrifying fist and lightning spear collided instantly, sending a ten-foot spark. Many people's hair stood up, and their skin numbed from the enormous electric current.Despite their distance, they were affected. They risked death by standing closer.The warriors from the east were indeed powerful. They would be burnt to a crisp if they used their bodies to fight Sorro, the God of Thunder."They're too strong. We can't participate in this battle at all!"A woman from the Lost Nobles shouted as she stepped back.She was just an ordinary A-class superbeing. As the head of the Lost Nobles, their advantage was in team combat. She believed that if she got close enough in that scale of battle, she would die immediately. The strength gap was too significant.No wonder Medusa and Fentin died instantly.Boom!The blow failed, so Sorro attacked again. He pulled two lightning spears from thin air with both hands. The three-foot lightning spears pulsated. The unmatched power of thunder
"I'll help him."Bruno walked out of the crowd.They could not let Sorro die, or unpredictable accidents could occur. They could not tolerate mistakes. The top five of the Celestial Ranking failed to acquire the Water of Youth from a Linnish man. If word were to spread, they could become the talk of the town. People would mock the Celestial Ranking. They would lose most of their organizational power even if they were alive.Ashton pinched three fingers, made a weird hand motion, and then lightly planted them on Sorro's chest.The move was not fast. Even an ordinary A-class Superbeing could avoid it, but Sorro did not. It was like he was blocking this move with his body instead.Sorro was even more shocked—how fast was Ashton? Sorro could use thunder and lightning to accelerate a bullet. His opponent's punch forced him to lean over and take a solid hit in the chest.Puff!Sorro gasped as blood gushed out. How was Ashton so strong?The punch hit his heart. The thunder and lightni