“…I agree! Checking around for ancient books about legends in Peaceton may be our best shot at getting more information!” replied Gerald with a nod. “I’m glad you’re on board with the idea! Speaking of which, I happen to have a student working with the local botanical research institute, and I’m thinking of asking him to help us search for some ancient records!” said the professor. “Putting all that aside for now… Though you haven’t properly met that mysterious expert, since he managed to save that demon scorpion in time, he must have known about you for a while now!” muttered Darkwind with a slight frown. “Indeed. From how easily he blocked my Thordiffusion Method’s essential qi, he seemed to recognize my attack as well! Come to think of it, even that woman recognized the techniques that I inherited. If I haven’t said it already, Saint Amorphous seemed to be acquainted with that big demon. With that in mind, his power must be far beyond mine!” replied Gerald. “Still, I find it
After Master Trilight recounted all that had happened, all three masters were left shocked. Feeling his heart skip a beat, Master Greendrake eventually said, “…So… let me get this straight. Your opponent was Saint Amorphous’s heir, and the boy has nearly mastered all the techniques created by that man…?” “Indeed. It’s why Master grew interested and told me to investigate further into him. However, I figured that making a thorough investigation was going to be difficult on my own, which is why I invited you three over! That aside, from what I’ve gathered through my disciple’s resources, the boy’s name is Gerald Crawford, and he really is only in his twenties. Interestingly, he’s also a second-generation rich heir who supposedly went missing for a few years! I’m guessing that he obtained his power around then!” proposed Master Trilight. “That basic information is all we need. Father, I suggest that we get some of our men from Greendrake Church to deal with him! Once we’ve captured
“What do you two want from me?” asked Darkwind as he slowly got to his feet. “Well, after learning that Young Master Crawford’s come to town, I suggested to the Zandt’s Eldest Young Mistress to have a feast prepared for him at the Zandt manor. She ultimately agreed, which is why I’m hoping that you’ll accept our invitation to join us for a meal!” replied the evil-looking man who was none other than Filipe! “With all these men surrounding me, it’s clear that you wouldn’t have taken no as an answer anyway,” scoffed Darkwind in a slightly excited tone. He, for one, was usually the one issuing challenges. With that in mind, to think that this nobody from the secular world would dare threaten him! Chuckling in response, Filipe then replied, “You’re quite sharp, old man! With that in mind, let’s just cut straight to the chase!” Stepping up, Elain then added in a slightly impatient tone, “Look, if you cooperate and we ultimately learn that you mean us no harm, I promise that nobody in
It was clear that Filipe was taking full advantage of the fact that Darkwind was now injured! Regardless, after announcing his attack, he began kicking at the old man’s chest so rapidly that several afterimages could be seen…! Unable to block any of them, Darkwind soon spurted out blood as he fell to the ground! Holding onto his chest, Darkwind was prompted to exclaim, “How… How is this possible?!” From what Darkwind could tell, Filipe’s leg shouldn’t have been able to contain that much power! With that in mind, the fact that the boy’s attack was so aggressive was nothing short of bizarre! What’s more, to think that Filipe had managed to rebound the damage of his Fierce Wind Palm attack with some near-impenetrable shield…! Looking at how shocked the old man was, Filipe then placed his arms against his back as he laughed sinisterly before declaring, “How did you find my attack?” Snapping out of it, Darkwind then gritted his teeth—as he endured all the pain—before retorting, “Wha
Regardless, the second he marked down Darkwind’s location, Gerald immediately led Lyndon over… However, when they arrived, not a soul was there! Looking at the ground, Lyndon was prompted to say, “There appears to have been a big battle here…!” “Indeed, and since I sensed that fluctuation of angelic power, Darkwind most probably lost. That aside, if his opponent wasn’t an Angelord, it was most probably someone who possessed an angelic artifact!” muttered Gerald who was already frowning. Recalling how he had almost lost to Master Trilight—due to her angelic artifact—, Gerald then gave the bloodstains on the ground a long look before declaring, “…I’m positive it’s them!” “Mr. Crawford! Look here! There’s a stone plaque with some writing on it!” exclaimed Lyndon out of the blue. Upon hearing that, Gerald went over to have a look… and shortly after, he read out, “Purple Bamboo Forest, huh… The culprit must have abducted Darkwind to get us to head there!” Though Lyndon agreed, h
“Hah! Your master simply said that so that you wouldn’t realize that they’re already goners! It really is a shame that a young girl like you has already become a bloodthirsty demon working for other demons!” replied Darkwind, causing Elain’s face to go even redder. Were… Those children really dead…? “Don’t listen to him, Youngest Junior! He’s just trying to mislead you!” growled Filipe as he got to his feet before snapping his whip! Following that, an electric current began running down the angelic whip… and the second it hit Darkwind, it left deep burn marks where it landed…! “That’s for spouting nonsense, old man! There’s definitely a better way to do all this, yet you seem to insist on choosing the worst options! Are you really that keen on dying?!” scoffed Filipe in a fierce tone. “Not at all, though you seem to be. Listen, if you don’t release me now, you won’t even know what killed you once Mr. Crawford arrives! Also, you’re extremely ignorant if you think your puny forma
What followed was a thunderous noise as the black barrier began trembling uncontrollably…! By this point, Filipe was already coughing out blood and his forehead was covered with bulging veins…! Unfortunately for him, his barrier soon shattered into a million pieces, thrusting Filipe backward and onto the ground! With all the meridians in his back ruptured, Filipe—who now realized that Gerald’s attack had almost destroyed his soul—couldn’t help but exclaim in shock, “H-How is this possible…?!” After all, he had an angelic artifact protecting him! His defense should’ve been perfect…! Now brimming with Envy, Filipe then clenched the soil while growling, “You… Gerald Crawford…!” “While it’s true that you had access to an angelic artifact, you should know that the wielder’s capabilities are equally as important for the item to truly shine. Similar to how anyone can read a recipe, the food will only taste good if you’re experienced with cooking!” replied Gerald in a casual tone while
Gerald, for one, had already mastered everything in the book about formations. With that in mind, though this formation was vastly more complex and different from regular cultivator formations, Gerald knew that it couldn’t deviate too far from the basic principles. With that in mind, he simply continued trying to decipher the formation… And eventually, Gerald managed to think of something. Closing his eyes, his body began glowing in a golden light… And following that, the ever-increasing surge of lightning and fire seemed to completely dissipate the second they touched his body! Upon seeing that, Darkwind and Lyndon—who were still trying their hardest to dodge the attacks—couldn’t help but feel flabbergasted. Gerald himself calmly explained, “By making use of the geographical features of this mountain the formation is able to borrow the forces from heaven and earth which ultimately allows it to form the cosmo-forces. It’s the only reason why the attacks are so rapid and powerful.”