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The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1294
Before long, the so-called head chef arrived. He was a tall, lean, middle-aged man who immediately lowered his head at Felix."I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience, sir. Please accept my sincerest apologies."That was the first confirmation of Felix's suspicion. His eyes lit up."It's fine. Since you're being so polite about it, just make sure it doesn't happen again.""Of course! Thank you for your understanding."Back at the table, Lindsay chuckled. "You got lucky! If that grumpy chef had come out instead, you'd probably be crying right now."After breakfast, Felix wasted no time heading to the designated meeting spot. Another agent from headquarters had been sent today, and Felix immediately made his request."I need the full list of kitchen staff at Laurel Resort. The more detailed, the better. Hurry!""Understood, sir."Anyone who hadn't spent a night at the resort could come and go freely during the day. To avoid suspicion, headquarters typically rotated personnel.
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1295
When Felix woke up, he sighed. Just as he had expected, the night had been eerily quiet. Nothing had happened.The people at Laurel Resort had clearly been through the trials before. The voices he had heard must have belonged to those trapped here. Their only thought now was to keep living in this place until death took them.The disappearance of the head chef was enough to confirm that people had already died at Laurel Resort. The exact number was unknown, but it was imperative to put a stop to it before more unexpected incidents occurred. After all, the S-tier Malevolent Phantom was acting purely on instinct. What if, one day, its soul core completely collapsed? Could the humans trapped here still be considered safe?At the designated meeting spot, Felix met with the personnel sent by headquarters."Sir, the three individuals you requested successfully checked in before sunset yesterday."Felix nodded. "Good."Then, a thought crossed his mind. "Do you have any countermeasures
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1296
Since the trial had begun, it had to be the three people he had arranged through headquarters.Before long, a man appeared. He had only one ear but was incredibly muscular."Donovan Williamson, welcome to House of Wrath. I am the gatekeeper of this trial," Felix said. "You failed the first challenge, so you should know the rules by now. Before you can truly challenge me, you have to complete a test first."The familiar screen appeared again, displaying the same words—anger and damage.Donovan didn't say a single word. Instead, he simply looked around the grand hall, studying his surroundings with curiosity."Alright. Let's begin," Felix continued.The same little girl from before appeared, selling her roses with the same pure, innocent smile.Donovan slowly bent down and gave her an eerie grin. "Alright. I will buy a rose from you. However, in exchange, you have to give me a gift," he said.The girl blinked. "What gift do you want?""Your eyes."The moment he spoke, Donovan g
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1297
As soon as the attendant finished speaking, Felix felt a surge of excitement."Finally."He followed the attendant down a secluded path to the most remote building in Laurel Resort.Felix had been here before, but the last time he tried to enter, the attendant stopped him. He could also sense a terrifying spiritual force lingering in the area, making it clear that forcing his way in was impossible.He hadn't forgotten what Donna had told him. Going head-to-head with an S-tier Malevolent Phantom was no different from seeking death.However, he had no trouble entering when he entered with the attendant. That only confirmed his suspicions that a gatekeeper wouldn't be discarded so easily. He was certain the Malevolent Phantom wanted to devour him."The boss is inside. Just go straight ahead." The attendant opened the door and stepped aside, clearly unwilling to enter."Thank you."As soon as Felix walked in, the door shut behind him.The hallway wasn't long, but even with the lig
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1298
With a buzz, the crimson sphere trembled violently, releasing a thick red mist that quickly spread toward Felix.He didn't know exactly what it was, but he wasn't stupid. If it touched him, his chances of survival would plummet.With a thought, the Inkspire Quill appeared in his hand. He casually sketched a few strokes in the air. At first glance, it seemed useless, but Felix knew better. This was one of his trump cards.If the Inkspire Quill didn't work, he'd have to resort to one of the techniques from the Phaeron Codex."Ahh! What did you do? What kind of soul-bounded weapon is that?"A pained voice echoed through the room, filled with agony, as if something was corroding its very soul.The red shield that had been clashing evenly with Lumen, as well as the crimson threads attacking Infinite Shield, all faltered, their movements becoming erratic. Even the mist, which had been expanding relentlessly, began to retract.Felix wasn't about to waste this opportunity. Lumen shot fo
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1299
Inside a suite at Laurel Resort, a middle-aged man with a face full of pockmarks suddenly furrowed his brows. "Why am I still staying here? Something feels off, but I can't quite put my finger on it."Muttering to himself, he got up and hurried toward the door. He moved so quickly that when he reached the lobby, he didn't even bother checking out. He just walked straight outside.However, he hadn't gone far before he suddenly stopped in his tracks. "Why are there so many people from headquarters here?"Sensing something was wrong, the middle-aged man's figure flickered and disappeared in an instant. Then, he reappeared by a mountain stream some distance away from the resort.He muttered, "That was close. I almost got surrounded. But why is headquarters deploying so many people to encircle Laurel Resort?"A voice suddenly answered him, saying, "Because there's a Malevolent Phantom inside. That's why."Before he could react, he realized his body was no longer under his control."F
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There was no doubt that the Phaeron Codex was truly powerful. Just the Spirit Eye technique alone proved its worth. Not only did it work without physical contact, but as one's strength grew, its range extended as well. Most importantly, unlike Soul Manifestation, using Spirit Eye didn't cut off one's awareness of the outside world."I've erased the ties Hall of Souls left on your soul," Felix said.The middle-aged man was utterly stunned. No wonder the organization had warned them to avoid any confrontation with Felix for now. Felix had already reached a terrifying level that he could even remove the soul-binding constraints."You're one of Hall of Souls' Green Soul Scouts, aren't you?"At this point, his fate was no longer in his own hands. What reason was there to deny it?"Yes, I am."A bitter smile crept onto his face. "But honestly, you won't get much valuable information from me. While we rank above Blue Soul Scouts and can access some hidden details, it's not much. "
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Felix quickly turned his head to see a man rushing toward him about 30 feet away. The man's arms were unnaturally long, completely beyond a human's reach. If they hung naturally, his fingertips would've easily touched his ankles.His speed was terrifying. Using his arms to propel himself forward, he crossed the long distance in almost a blink of an eye. On the other hand, Felix stood still—not even raising his fists.An invisible force immediately hit the strange man. There was a bang as the man's whole body exploded, his head flying into the air. As the head fell to the ground, a body seemed to sprout from the base of the neck. Felix had only seen such regeneration in Malevolent Phantoms before, and it could only happen after getting destroyed multiple times. A slight frown formed on his face. Felix slowly raised his right hand, stretching out his index finger before tapping lightly.There was another bang, though much quieter than before. The man who just regrew his body stood s
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With a thump, Lincoln dropped to his knees and began thanking Felix, tears in his eyes. Every motion came from the heart."Get up, come on," Felix said, helping him back to his feet. "We met because of fate. Besides, if you hadn't led me out of that forest, I'd probably be dead by now."As Lincoln was lifted up, Mateo was already getting excited. "Hurry! Help me outside. I want to see what it looks like out there!"Out on the village path, two older women were walking side by side, gossiping and chuckling softly."Right? That guy got chewed out by Kimberly so badly that he couldn't get out of bed for three days. Serves him right!"Just as they were laughing, they caught sight of Mateo standing at the gate. They greeted him cheerfully, "Mateo!"He smiled back warmly. "Not asleep yet?"But before they could respond, both women froze mid-step. Their eyes widened as they stared in disbelief. Mateo was standing upright on his own. Lincoln stood a full yard away, not even close enough
Chapter 1499
Lincoln's jaw practically hit the floor as he stared at Felix in disbelief. "Felix, are you really a doctor?"Felix gave a sheepish smile, his expression just as confused."Yeah… I just remembered it a moment ago. No wonder I had flashes of those silver needles. Maybe it's because you talked about all this. It helped jog my memory. Thank you, Lincoln."Lincoln grew excited. "Then, Felix, can you heal my father's legs? He's been dreaming of walking again…"People from small villages had no idea what it took to treat legs that hadn't moved for a whole year. However, it actually worked out perfectly for Felix.What he needed right now was a safe place, away from danger, where he could think through the whole situation with Nine Flames. Everything else was secondary.Putting on a hesitant expression, Felix sighed. "I can try, but I don't have any silver needles with me."When the Starmark transported him, everything that wasn't part of his body or soul had been left behind on Earth.
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Leandre just took a few puffs of his pipe. "He can stay the night at your house. That's final."With that, he walked away.His tone was firm and unquestionable. With Leandre—the chief—showing his authority, Lincoln didn't dare protest any further. He could only give Felix an apologetic look."Sorry, Felix. I didn't know Leandre was so wary of outsiders."Felix chuckled. "It's fine. I'm just grateful he let me stay the night."Innswood Village was visibly poor. There was not a single brick house in sight. Everything was made of straw and wood, barely holding together.The village was small. According to Lincoln, only about 300 people lived there.On the way in, Felix had also learned that Lincoln's father was still alive, but he'd broken both his legs a year ago while out foraging. Since then, he'd been bedridden, and all the responsibility of supporting the family had fallen on Lincoln's shoulders. Honestly, Lincoln was as filial as they came."You must be Felix. Thank you for
Chapter 1497
If Nine Flames on Aquamarinus were the only thing keeping Desolated Lands from spreading, then wouldn't taking them mean total destruction for the planet?How many people would die if Felix really went through with that?However, if he didn't do it, he'd fail the elimination round. He wouldn't advance further and would lose all chance of winning. Once that happened, the second wave from the Orion family would arrive, and Earth would be the next to fall. That was guaranteed.For a moment, Felix's thoughts were a complete mess. Was this what Donna meant when she said that once one entered the Rank-Ascending Competition, one had to let go of everything and think only of yourself?"Felix, are you okay?" Lincoln asked.They'd gotten a little familiar along the way, so when Lincoln saw Felix stop in his tracks with a dark expression, he hesitated but still spoke up.Felix's train of thought was broken. He let out a bitter laugh. "It's nothing. Just remembered something. Let's keep goin
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"A-Are you a martial artist?"The sudden voice made Felix turn around. It was the young man from earlier. He had returned, looking a little timid. Only now did Felix notice he was carrying a woven basket on his back."Yes." Felix nodded. Since the guy could even recognize what a martial artist was, it meant he wasn't clueless.A flash of admiration appeared in the young man's eyes. "No wonder you were able to take down that long-armed ape. Thank you, really."Felix wondered if that was all the gratitude he would receive. The young man looked like he was about to turn around and leave."Hey, could you help me get out of here? Honestly, I don't even know how I got in. When I woke up, it was like I had amnesia. I only remember my name and a few blurry things."The young man smiled warmly. "Of course! Good thing you said something—if night falls and you're still in Desolated Lands, you'd be as good as dead."Felix inhaled sharply, figuring that he couldn't avoid doing good deeds, af
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"Is this a forest?" Felix asked.When the swirling lights around him finally faded, Felix had no idea how much time had passed. His body felt fine, but the moment he looked around, his expression changed.Towering trees surrounded him, with only the faintest shafts of sunlight filtering through the dense canopy. The trees were massive. By his estimate, they stood at least 600 feet high. There was no way trees like this existed on Earth.It wasn't just one or two of them. It was an endless forest, stretching as far as the eye could see. It was a literal sea of trees.Suddenly, Felix's right hand shot out and caught a small snake that had lunged at him. It wasn't only about the width of his thumb. However, it had a sharp triangular head and a green body. It hissed viciously at Felix. Even with its body restrained, it didn't back down at all."This thing's different," Felix remarked.He gave it a light squeeze, and his eyes widened. The snake's scales were hard like steel. It felt l
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"Back then, I was an S-rank Malevolent Phantom," Donna said. "There were tons of restrictions placed on me, so I couldn't say much even if I wanted to. "But now that I've reforged my soul, those restrictions are gone. My soul power and memories are all intact, so you should understand what that means."Felix's interest immediately sparked. He knew almost nothing about the Rank-Ascending Competition, and neither did Gerald. Funny how a former Malevolent Phantom might actually be his best source of information."I don't know everything, but I can tell you what I do know, as it could be of a little help. First off, our wave of Malevolent Phantoms was just the first. "The next group coming will be from the Orion family. They're extremely powerful. One of their ancestors won the Rank-Ascending Competition generations ago. They've already contacted multiple planets, and Earth is their next target."That caught Felix's attention, as Gerald had mentioned something about powerful familie
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Felix was startled. Cordelia's reaction meant something serious had happened."Mom! What's wrong?" he asked.It wasn't until he spoke that Cordelia seemed to realize her beloved Felix was awake. Without a second thought, she rushed over to him. "Felix, you're awake? Are you feeling okay? When we found you, you were covered in blood from head to toe."Felix wasn't concerned about himself."I'm fine, really. But what about you, Mom? What happened?"His question seemed to snap her out of it. Since he was alright, her expression lit up with joy."I'm just so happy. It's amazing news! Nerissa is pregnant!"Felix froze, completely caught off guard. Soon, panic kicked in. "She's pregnant? Wait. Does that mean I'm going to be a dad?"Even Nerissa looked shocked. She had only started noticing some symptoms and had gone for a checkup with Cordelia. She hadn't expected to be pregnant for real."That's right, you little rascal! Now do you see? Your mom's instincts were spot on! Look at
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Just then, the Ancient Sage's meridians finally stabilized. Without wasting a second, he unleashed his strongest move once again."Lightning Matrix!"A huge mouthful of blood burst from his lips. His face went deathly pale as he activated the secret technique. Disregarding the harm he was inflicting on his body, he struck Felix. This time, he unleashed the true Lightning Matrix, not the lighter version he used against Felix previously. "Bring it on!" Felix was completely fearless now. Although his energy was locked in place and his body was paralyzed, he radiated power."I'm about to compete in the Rank-Ascending Competition. There's no way I'll die here."It was like something inside him snapped. Felix suddenly burst into motion. Instead of passively handling the attacks, he charged straight toward the three lightning palms crashing down on him.Even the Ancient Sage was shaken. He could hardly believe that a battle could escalate to this level.When the smoke finally cleared,
